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Central Judiciary Board ruling likely to apply to local polls—Central Comelec chair

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Jul

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Central Judiciary Board ruling likely to apply to local polls—Central Comelec chair

THE DECISION of the Central Judiciary Board to disregard abstentions and proclaim as winners the candidates with the highest number of votes in the recent Central Student Council election may also apply to local polls, the chairperson of the UST Central Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. Central Comelec Chairperson Arvin…

05

Jul

By The Flame News

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Former AB dean De Jesus dies at 71

Former dean Armando de Jesus passed away at the age of 71 last July 2 due to prostate cancer. De Jesus was diagnosed with prostate cancer since he was 66, Research Center on Culture, Education and Social Issues Director Clarence Batan told the Flame. The former dean led the Faculty…

Journalism alumna recognized for political reporting

28

Jun

By The Flame News

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Journalism alumna recognized for political reporting

A JOURNALISM alumna was named Newspaper Female Reporter of the Year by the Rotary Club of Manila for her quality reportage in the field of politics. Christina Mendez, who graduated in 1996 and is now a senior reporter at the Philippine Star, said writing about politics “stimulates minds and provokes…

Campus journalists urged to maintain truth in reporting

16

Jun

By The Flame News

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Campus journalists urged to maintain truth in reporting

JOURNALISTS SHOULD be more accurate and firm in reporting to counter fake news and attacks on media online, seasoned media practitioners told student writers in a forum held June 15. Inday Varona, ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs contributing editor, said journalists should be more careful in reporting because their mistakes…

Batch 2017 records most number of Latin honorees in 121 years

06

Jun

By Angelique Anne Torres

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Batch 2017 records most number of Latin honorees in 121 years

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) produced 214 graduates with Latin honors this year—the highest number of Latin honorees in the Faculty recorded in 121 years—during the Solemn Investiture held Monday. AB yielded 26 magna cum laudes and 188 cum laudes out of 948 graduates. Leading the batch is…

AB Chorale regains title in Himig Tomasino after 20 years

29

May

By The Flame News

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AB Chorale regains title in Himig Tomasino after 20 years

AFTER 20 years, the Chorus of Arts and Letters (AB Chorale) finally found the perfect melody as it snagged the championship in this year’s Himig Tomasino held May 28 at the Medicine Auditorium. AB Chorale also received the Best Interpretation of Contest Piece award while Mark Raeniel Agpasa was once again…

Preserve ethics in work, journalists urged

23

May

By The Flame News

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Preserve ethics in work, journalists urged

JOURNALISTS should remain ethical in their profession despite the challenges posed by the current administration and the development of technology, seasoned media practitioners stressed in a forum held May 20. Joseph Alwyn Alburo, GMA network program manager and UST Journalism lecturer, said journalists should continue to be truthful and loyal to…

Dagohoy to graduating Thomasians: Remain faithful and true

20

May

By The Flame News

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Dagohoy to graduating Thomasians: Remain faithful and true

UNIVERSITY RECTOR Fr. Herminio Dagohoy, O. P. challenged the graduating Thomasians to keep their values intact despite the pressures and temptations they could face as they leave the University during the Baccalaureate Mass held May 19. “In a world where integrity has been replaced by expediency for some people easily…

LegMa sophomore, Philo junior represent AB in TYAA

18

May

By The Flame News

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LegMa sophomore, Philo junior represent AB in TYAA

THE REPRESENTATIVES of the Faculty of Arts and Letters to this year’s Thomasian Youth Ambassador and Ambassadress (TYAA) showed the Thomasian community the inner and outer beauty of Artlets. Artlet Youth Ambassador Rodrich Rey Rebollos, who hails from Zamboanga and has witnessed the armed conflicts in the city, said he aims to…

Outstanding Artlets recognized in Student Awards

13

May

By The Flame News

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Outstanding Artlets recognized in Student Awards

STUDENTS, organizations, and societies from the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) received recognitions for their excellent academic and co-curricular performance during the 2017 Student Awards Day held May 12. A total of 22 university-level awards were given to Artlets. Leading the student-awardees was Behavioral Science (BES) senior Kristine Quiambao…