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Makabayan bloc seeks House probe into student repression, cites case of suspended Thomasian activists

08

Oct

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Makabayan bloc seeks House probe into student repression, cites case of suspended Thomasian activists

THE MAKABAYAN bloc has filed a House resolution seeking a legislative inquiry into alleged restrictions on student activism and violations of students’ rights to freedom of expression, citing the disciplinary sanctions imposed on four student activists of UST. House Resolution No. 1512, filed on Tuesday, Oct. 6, by Kabataan partylist…

Seven Thomasians named judges of regional, metropolitan and municipal circuit trial courts

07

Oct

By Dave Justine Desilos and John Martin Revilla

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Seven Thomasians named judges of regional, metropolitan and municipal circuit trial courts

SEVEN THOMASIANS have been appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as presiding judges of trial courts in Metro Manila, Batangas, Cavite, Camarines Norte and Lanao del Sur on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Four will head regional trial courts (RTC), while the other three will preside over a metropolitan trial court (MeTC),…

Suspended Thomasian activists to appeal UST sanctions over Air Force exhibit protest

07

Oct

By The Flame News

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Suspended Thomasian activists to appeal UST sanctions over Air Force exhibit protest

FOUR SUSPENDED Thomasian student activists are preparing to appeal the disciplinary sanctions imposed on them over a protest against a Philippine Air Force (PAF) exhibit at the University last April. Student activist Raven Kristine Racelis said they are consulting their legal counsel about challenging the rulings through the University’s appeal…

‘You cannot argue with technology:’ Moreno warns traffic violators as NCAP returns in Metro Manila

07

Oct

By Nitya Aku

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‘You cannot argue with technology:’ Moreno warns traffic violators as NCAP returns in Metro Manila

MANILA MAYOR Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said that drivers cannot contest or settle their way out of penalties through the enhanced No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP 2.0), which captures traffic violations with upgraded cameras “Some of our fellow citizens really lack discipline when it comes to driving. You cannot argue…

Gawang Tomasino! Filipino grammar checker, nais pagyamanin ang wika sa panahon ng mabilisang impormasyon

06

Oct

By Titus Reaiah Dayrit

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Gawang Tomasino! Filipino grammar checker, nais pagyamanin ang wika sa panahon ng mabilisang impormasyon

UMANI ng samu't saring batikos ang aktor ng nagsalita siya tungkol sa isang aktres na ina nang kanyang anak. Nangyari ang panayam sa kanyang tahanan, kung saan siya naninirahan ng maraming taon. Kung wala kang nakitang mali sa mga pangungusap sa itaas, baka kailangan mong balikan ang mga aralin mo…

ABSC completes executive board for first time since 2019

03

Oct

By Renee Therese Dinglasan

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ABSC completes executive board for first time since 2019

THE ARTLETS Student Council (ABSC) completed its executive board for the first time since academic year 2019–2020 after three candidates filled the remaining vacant posts in the 2026 special elections. Legal Management seniors Enrique Miguel Duero and Rowen Darla Oloresisimo were proclaimed treasurer and auditor with 1,206 and 1,152 votes,…

Weaker PH peso may boost exports, but must be accompanied by reforms, economist says

03

Oct

By Veancy Palad and John Martin Revilla

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Weaker PH peso may boost exports, but must be accompanied by reforms, economist says

A WEAKER peso may enable the Philippines to make its exports more competitive, but the currency depreciation must be accompanied by efforts to boost farm productivity and lower business costs, an economic reform advocate said during a lecture held at UST on Thursday, Oct. 1. Calixto Chikiamco, founder and president…

Keep dialogue and diplomacy at the forefront of Pax Silica talks—ASEAN official

30

Sep

By Alliya Jade Perez

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Keep dialogue and diplomacy at the forefront of Pax Silica talks—ASEAN official

FILIPINOS SHOULD continue to monitor developments surrounding the Pax Silica initiative and remain vigilant while keeping dialogue and diplomacy at the center of discussions, a foreign affairs official said. Ma. Hellen De La Vega, director-general for operations of the ASEAN 2026 National Organizing Council, said the government is studying the…

UST tops 48th CMMA student division with 12 finalist spots

30

Sep

By Yimrhaq Mariano

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UST tops 48th CMMA student division with 12 finalist spots

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas emerged as the top-performing institution in the student division of the 48th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) after securing 12 finalist spots across nine categories. The finalists for the awards were announced by the CMMA on Facebook on Tuesday, Sept. 29. In the Best Student…

UST ranks third in 2027 THE World Rankings, leads PH universities in international outlook

30

Sep

By The Flame News

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UST ranks third in 2027 THE World Rankings, leads PH universities in international outlook

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) placed third in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and emerged as the country’s leading higher education institution in terms of international outlook. The University claimed sole possession of third place after landing in the 1601–1800 bracket with an overall score…