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Catholics told to say ‘yes’ to God to overcome human limitations, sin

08

Dec

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Catholics told to say ‘yes’ to God to overcome human limitations, sin

CATHOLICS SHOULD draw inspiration from the Blessed Virgin Mary’s commitment to God in overcoming human limitations and the challenge of sin, a Dominican priest said. Santisimo Rosario parish priest Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, O.P. said Mary’s immaculate conception was not solely her own doing but a result of God’s grace.…

UST ranks fourth among five PH universities in first-ever QS Sustainability ranking

05

Dec

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST ranks fourth among five PH universities in first-ever QS Sustainability ranking

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) made its debut in the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Sustainability, where it placed fourth among the five Philippine universities that secured rankings. UST landed within the 1001-1050 bracket worldwide, its first ranking since the assessment launched its pilot edition in 2022.…

05

Dec

By The Flame News

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Journalism alumnus tops 2023 Bar exam

Updated as of 6:30 p.m. A FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) alumnus topped this year’s Bar examinations, the first Thomasian to obtain the highest score in the test after 21 years. Ephraim Bie, who finished his journalism degree in 2015, led the new batch of lawyers with an 89.26%…

05

Dec

By Micah Pascua

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F3 – December 5, 2023

F3: These are the facts and figures you need to know this week (December 5, 2023). Written by Micah Pascua Infographics by Natalie Reign Pacat/THE FLAME

Woke culture a threat to society, truth —Thomasian priest

04

Dec

By The Flame News

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Woke culture a threat to society, truth —Thomasian priest

THE RISE of woke culture is threatening the search for truth as its adherents base their arguments on emotions, a priest said. Fr. Al Vincent Tumlos of the UST Faculty of Philosophy said truth has become relative because of “feelings-based” definitions of equality. “Equality can be based on feelings and…

UST still PH’s best private university but falls 11 notches in 2024 AppliedHE rankings

03

Dec

By Ma. Alyanna Selda and Carlo Jose Ruga

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UST still PH’s best private university but falls 11 notches in 2024 AppliedHE rankings

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) remained the Philippines’ best private university despite dropping 11 notches in the AppliedHE Private University Ranking: ASEAN 2024. In the latest edition of the assessment, UST fell from fifth to 16th among ASEAN’s best-performing private universities. The University’s overall score also slipped to 63,32…

Three Artlets win in global broadcasting awards; UST Tiger Radio named station of the year

03

Dec

By The Flame News

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Three Artlets win in global broadcasting awards; UST Tiger Radio named station of the year

THREE ARTLETS who represented UST Tiger Radio emerged as the best in different categories of a global broadcasting contest for students. UST communication students Adrian Clemence Molina, George Matthew Medallon and Jerome Elijah Racela were recognized in the 2023 International Student Broadcasting Championship (ISBC) last Nov. 30. Molina, a third-year…

UST Paskuhan fireworks to display ‘appreciation for peace’ amid Israel-Hamas conflict

01

Dec

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST Paskuhan fireworks to display ‘appreciation for peace’ amid Israel-Hamas conflict

THE FIREWORKS show for this year’s Paskuhan on Dec. 21 will center on instilling peace and praying for those suffering in the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to the director of UST's Facilities and Management Office. Fr. Dexter Austria said the University is connecting its Paskuhan theme to the traditional pyromusical play,…

Red Wednesday: Catholics told to be fully convinced of their faith

30

Nov

By The Flame News

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Red Wednesday: Catholics told to be fully convinced of their faith

CATHOLICS SHOULD stand firm in embracing and spreading their faith even if others have been persecuted for doing so, UST Vice-Rector for Religious Affairs Fr. Pablo Tiong, O.P. said. In his homily during the Red Wednesday mass, Tiong described Filipino Catholics as “new missionaries” who are tasked to witness the…

Artlets alumna wins in 71st Palanca Awards

29

Nov

By Carlo Jose Ruga

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Artlets alumna wins in 71st Palanca Awards

AN ALUMNA of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters was among the winners in the 71st Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the country’s longest-running literary competition. UST journalism graduate Iza Maria Reyes of batch 2014 placed third under the Maikling Kuwentong Pambata (short story for children) category for…