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27

Aug

By Mei Lin Weng and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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MMDA eyes 72,000-cubic-meter catch basin in UST to address flooding

  THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is seeking to fund and install a water catchment in the UST open field to mitigate flooding in the area. In a meeting with Manila mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and UST administrators, MMDA chief Romando Artes said the agency is set to…

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27

Aug

By Mc Neil Zyh Serrano and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST enrollees up by 4% in AY 2025-2026, final data show

A TOTAL of 44,812 students enrolled in UST for the first term of the academic year 2025-2026, higher by 4.36% from last year’s 42,941 enrollees, according to the final tally from the Office of the Registrar. The University drew 37,370 enrollees from its various colleges, faculties and institutes, data obtained…

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25

Aug

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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ABSC special polls draw low voter turnout, spark concerns over ‘rigid,’ ‘rushed’ electoral system

THE LOW voter turnout of the recent Artlets Student Council (ABSC) special polls has raised concerns over the AB Commission on Election's (AB Comelec) supposed “rigid” and “fast-paced” procedures, prompting some students to call for a revision of the UST election code. According to a resolution issued by the AB…

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22

Aug

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST reaps 30 plums in 2025 Student Quill Awards

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas won 30 awards in the 11th edition of the Student Quill Awards, which honors exemplary work in communication research, programs, skills and creativity. The Flame, the official student publication of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, was among the four UST organizations and publications that won…

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22

Aug

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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Pulitzer Prize-winning UST Journalism instructor launches updated edition of memoir

UST JOURNALISM instructor and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Manuel Mogato has launched an expanded second edition of his book about his decades-long career as a journalist. Titled “It’s Me Bok! A Memoir of a Filipino Journalist,” the second edition of the book was launched on Aug. 21 at the Marco Polo…

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20

Aug

By Joss Gabriel Oliveros

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English prof named UST RCSSED officer-in-charge

A PROFESSOR from the Department of English has been appointed as office-in-charge of the UST Research Center for Social Sciences (RCSSED).  Asst. Prof. Katrina Ninfa Topacio assumed the post on Wednesday, August 19, weeks after Prof. Jeremaiah Opiniano was named chairman of the Journalism department. Topacio was the assistant director…

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16

Aug

By Sheridan Joy Delfino

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UST honors 57 Artlets profs at Dangal ng UST Awards

FIFTY-SEVEN PROFESSORS from the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) were recognized for their years of service and contributions in their respective fields during the Dangal ng UST Awards held on Friday, Aug. 15. This year’s Dangal ng UST Awards marks the second onsite ceremony since the Covid-19 pandemic. The…

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16

Aug

By Kayla Pauline Gonzalez

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Faculty members should have a voice in shaping policies, USTFU president says

THE RECOGNITION of educators’ contributions must extend beyond ceremonial awards and should be accompanied by "humane” working conditions and a say in determining policies, the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) president said. In his speech during the Dabgal ng UST Awards, USTFU president Asst. Prof. Emerito Gonzales said educators must be…

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16

Aug

By The Flame News

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The Varsitarian secures eight finalist spots in campus media awards

THE VARSITARIAN, the official student publication of UST, was among the finalists in this year's Pinnacle College Media Awards, the publication announced on Aug. 15. The publication earned a spot in Elite Division 1 for editorial cartoon, coverage of faith, special section, general news photo, sports photo, sports feature, ad…

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15

Aug

By The Flame News

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Half of Filipinos think Marcos admin is on the wrong track — survey

HALF OF Filipinos expressed belief that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s administration is headed in the wrong direction after his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), according to a nationwide survey. According to the results of the WR Numero 2025 Opinion Monitor, 50.4% of the respondents thought that the Marcos administration is on the wrong track…

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