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‘UST storm water drainage not enough to address recurrent flooding’

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Jul

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‘UST storm water drainage not enough to address recurrent flooding’

THE UST stormwater drainage project is not enough to prevent flooding in the campus when surrounding areas are also inundated, the assistant head of the University's Facilities Management Office (FMO) said. According to FMO Assistant Director Albert Surla, the project transfers water into España Avenue and adjacent areas’ drainage systems,…

‘Not an imagination:’ Marcos to continue asserting West Philippine Sea rights

23

Jul

By Mei Lin Weng

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‘Not an imagination:’ Marcos to continue asserting West Philippine Sea rights

AS TENSIONS with China heighten, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said the West Philippine Sea is “not an imagination,” adding that the country would continue asserting its territorial sovereignty through “acceptable means.” During his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, Marcos said such efforts would be…

Digitalization, ethical AI use in PH education underway – Marcos

23

Jul

By Barbra Althea Gavilan

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Digitalization, ethical AI use in PH education underway – Marcos

EFFORTS TO develop the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Philippine schools are underway, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said, as he called for digitalization in the sector to fulfill an “educational reform through technology.” During his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos said the administration remains steadfast…

22

Jul

By Christian Querol

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Marcos: All POGOs banned starting today

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. has imposed a ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), citing the need to end the gambling firms’ “grave abuse” of Philippine law. Marcos received a standing ovation and drew cheers from the audience after declaring the ban in his third State of the Nation…

Promise vs. Progress: How the Marcos admin fared since SONA 2023

22

Jul

By The Flame News

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Promise vs. Progress: How the Marcos admin fared since SONA 2023

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, July 22, less than a year before the midterm polls that will serve as a referendum on his administration. As Marcos embarks on the third year of presidency, The Flame enumerates his promises and goals delivered during his SONA…

Artlets prof, award-winning author dies at 56

22

Jul

By The Flame News

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Artlets prof, award-winning author dies at 56

UST Department of Communication and Media Studies Asst. Prof. Jennifer Rebecca “Jenny” Ortuoste passed away on Sunday, July 21, her family said. She was 56. Ortuoste died of pancreatic cancer, her daughter Alex Alcasid announced in a Facebook post. “Doc Jen had been bravely battling pancreatic cancer for a few…

UST employees who fail to secure health permit to be locked out of MyUSTe portal

21

Jul

By The Flame News

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UST employees who fail to secure health permit to be locked out of MyUSTe portal

ALL UST personnel who fail to submit a copy of their health certificate or professional tax receipt (PTR) by July 31 would be blocked from accessing the University’s official online service, according to a document stamped by UST and two Manila offices. A frequently asked questions (FAQs) document issued last…

MIBF lifts book signing restriction, but some authors, publishers still worried

20

Jul

By Rachelle Anne Mirasol

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MIBF lifts book signing restriction, but some authors, publishers still worried

CONCERNS AMONG publishers, authors and readers persist despite the decision of the organizer of the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) to withdraw the restriction on book signings for exhibitors who reserved 15 booths and below. Independent publishing group The Indie Publishers Collab PH previously revealed that MIBF organizer Primetrade Asia Inc. had…

2:1 onsite-asynchronous class ratio draws cheers, jeers

15

Jul

By Rachelle Anne Mirasol and Trisha Tamio

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2:1 onsite-asynchronous class ratio draws cheers, jeers

THE NEW learning setup of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB), which would allot two hours for onsite classes and one hour for asynchronous learning, elicited both praises and flak among members of the Artlets community weeks before the start of the academic year. Under the setup, which…

UST Asian Studies alumna, ASEAN affairs acting director passes away

14

Jul

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST Asian Studies alumna, ASEAN affairs acting director passes away

(Updated as of 12:39 p.m.) ARTLETS ALUMNA and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for ASEAN Affairs acting director Lyza Maria Viejo passed away on Saturday, July 13. She was 40. Viejo’s death was announced by the Philippine Embassy in Korea in a Facebook post. “The Philippine Embassy in the Republic…