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Educators defend humanities, slam neoliberalism
10
Sep
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Educators defend humanities, slam neoliberalism

UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS told Artlets that the growing influence of neoliberalism in the educational system puts in peril the humanities subjects that teach Filipino culture and national awareness to tertiary students. Filipino language advocate Crizel Sicat-De Laza said humanities subjects like Philippine Government and Constitution, Philippine History, and literature are being removed…
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UST retains QS world ranking for 4th time
06
Sep
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UST retains QS world ranking for 4th time

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) retained its spot in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for the fourth consecutive year. UST, together with De La Salle University, did not move an inch from the 701+ bracket of the 2016 world university rankings. The Ateneo de Manila University is also…
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AB alumnus wins in 66th Palanca Awards
04
Sep
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AB alumnus wins in 66th Palanca Awards

A JOURNALISM alumnus was among the litterateurs honored in the 66th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature held last Sept. 2 at the Peninsula Manila Hotel. Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez won second place in the Tula category for his collective work of 12 poems titled Tempus Per Annum at iba…
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Artlets is the new King Tiger
30
Aug
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Artlets is the new King Tiger

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers will return to the courts of the country's premiere intercollegiate sporting event as a hungrier team under its new captain—Faculty of Arts and Letters' Louie Philippe Vigil. Coming from a heartbreaking loss last season, the newly-crowned King Tiger said the team is…
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AB alumna is still UST’s courtside reporter
27
Aug
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AB alumna is still UST’s courtside reporter

EXPECT A “new and improved” version of her. This is the promise of Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) alumna Mary Angelique Manto to the Thomasian community as she renewed her role as the University’s courtside reporter in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 79. Manto, who graduated…
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ABSC to revise 2 articles of constitution
22
Aug
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ABSC to revise 2 articles of constitution

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters Student Council (ABSC) seeks to revise the provisions on Bill of Rights and Meetings of its constitution to strengthen the rights of Artlets and increase the liability of council officers. ABSC President Ysabela Gabrielle Marasigan told the Flame in an e-mail interview that the council is…
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ASSOC now a UNESCO-accredited club
17
Aug
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ASSOC now a UNESCO-accredited club

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) Asian Studies Society (ASSOC) gained accreditation from the Philippine National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its projects that promote culture and education. ASSOC Vice President for External Affairs Monica Aligam said the accreditation will open more opportunities for the…
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Artlets alumnus wins award in Cinemalaya 2016
15
Aug
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Artlets alumnus wins award in Cinemalaya 2016

AN ARTLET alumnus bagged the Audience Choice Award for short feature film in the 2016 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival awards night held Sunday. Independent film Forever Natin directed by Communication Arts graduate Cyrus Valdez won the award after making the most “impact” to the viewers. Valdez’ film portrayed the…
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