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UST expands scope of Media Excellence Awards

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Aug

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UST expands scope of Media Excellence Awards

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) will recognize the role of modern information platforms during the 2026 USTV+ Media Excellence Awards on Sept. 4 at the Quadricentennial Pavilion. Carrying the theme, “Speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15),” the ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be open to…

AB student leaders demand ‘proactive leadership’ from UST, Manila LGU after severe campus flooding

29

Aug

By Yimrhaq Mariano

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AB student leaders demand ‘proactive leadership’ from UST, Manila LGU after severe campus flooding

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters Board of Majors (AB BOM) called for institutional accountability and a shift towards anticipatory disaster management following the recent flooding in Manila that paced students at risk. The Artlets student leaders criticized both the UST administration and the Manila city government for what they…

Howie Severino makes book writing comeback under UST Publishing House at MIBF 2026

29

Aug

By Yimrhaq Mariano

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Howie Severino makes book writing comeback under UST Publishing House at MIBF 2026

VETERAN BROADCAST journalist Horacio “Howie” Gorospe Severino will officially launch his first book in two decades at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) on Sept. 11. His book titled “People I Knew: And Some I Didn’t But Wrote About Them Anyway” features essays and profiles on prominent figures in politics,…

No plan to shut down Fusion Alley, Manila city government official says

27

Aug

By Alliya Jade Perez

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No plan to shut down Fusion Alley, Manila city government official says

THE MANILA city government has no plan to discontinue “Fusion Alley” in Sampaloc as it provides livelihood to hundreds of people, the head of the unit handling street vendors and public spaces said. Manila Hawkers Division Director Raffy Alejandro said there is no reason to stop the operations of the…

Artlets instructor earns recognition in KWF essay competition

26

Aug

By Betchemar Gonzales

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Artlets instructor earns recognition in KWF essay competition

AN AUTHOR and faculty member of the UST Department of Creative Writing won third place in this year’s Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) Sanaysay ng Taon, an annual essay competition for writers across the country. Artlets instructor Mark Angeles' achievement was announced in a KWF Facebook post on Aug. 13. He is…

UST posts slowest growth in enrollment since shift to hybrid setup

25

Aug

By The Flame News

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UST posts slowest growth in enrollment since shift to hybrid setup

THE NUMBER of students who enrolled in UST for the first term of the academic year 2026-2027 rose by 2.05% to 45,731 from 44,812 in the same period last year, but it was the slowest growth since the hybrid setup was adopted. The number of enrollees from academic years 2023-2024,…

UST profs, teachers groups call out Palace press officer over remarks on teachers

22

Aug

By Alden Stephen Texon and Yimrhaq Mariano

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UST profs, teachers groups call out Palace press officer over remarks on teachers

FACULTY MEMBERS from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) have criticized Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro’s recent remarks on some teachers who allegedly taught their students to disrespect people, saying she had unfairly linked educators to school violence. Reacting to the Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting last Tuesday, Castro said…

UST CSC officer refutes claims of inaction during severe flooding

21

Aug

By The Flame News

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UST CSC officer refutes claims of inaction during severe flooding

AN OFFICER of the UST Central Student Council (CSC) responded to allegations of inaction during severe flooding on campus, saying the council had appealed for a class suspension, but the administration relied on the Manila city government’s order. “It’s clear that the admin waited for the mayor’s announcement, so I…

UST not among 39 possible sites for rainwater catchment structures

20

Aug

By The Flame News

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UST not among 39 possible sites for rainwater catchment structures

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) is not in the list of potential sites for rainwater catchment structures as the government has yet to persuade its administrators to allow the campus to become one of the project sites, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. mentioned…

Three Artlets alumni elected officers of Malacañang Press Corps

20

Aug

By Bai Jehann Maharaynie Paz

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Three Artlets alumni elected officers of Malacañang Press Corps

THREE ALUMNI of the UST Journalism program have been elected officers of the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC), a group of reporters accredited to cover the Philippine presidency. The officers were elected last Aug. 12. Jocelyn Montemayor-Reyes of Malaya Business Insight and Alexis Romero of The Philippine Star were re-elected as…