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Don’t be afraid to be bashed, keep the faith, priest tells Catholics amid toxic online environment

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Nov

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Don’t be afraid to be bashed, keep the faith, priest tells Catholics amid toxic online environment

DESPITE THE toxic environment in the internet, followers of Christ should not be afraid to be bashed and should hold on to their faith, a priest said. Fr. Christian Dale Dakila, parochial vicar of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish in Laguna, said the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis serves as a…

13

Nov

By Bianca Ysabel Abrencillo

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New agri chief clarifies he is not a Thomasian: I never finished my education

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. has denied graduating from the University of Santo Tomas and has admitted not finishing his studies, following reports refuting official documents and profiles that identified him as a Thomasian alumnus. In a statement released by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday, Nov. 13,…

12

Nov

By The Flame News

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Contrary to SEC-stamped document, published profiles, new agri chief not a UST alumnus

NEWLY-APPOINTED Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. did not study at UST, his media representative said more than a week after he was designated to the post. Last Nov. 3, The Flame and several publications reported that Laurel, who succeeded President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. as agriculture chief, is a UST computer science alumnus. A…

Veteran Thomasian journalist Rina Jimenez-David writes ’30’

12

Nov

By The Flame News

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Veteran Thomasian journalist Rina Jimenez-David writes ’30’

UST FACULTY of Arts and Letters alumna and esteemed journalist Regina “Rina” Jimenez-David has died due to an undisclosed illness. She was 68. David passed away at 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, her daughter, Miya, told The Flame. Miya first confirmed David’s death through a Facebook post. “We are saddened…

Outsiders still not allowed to attend UST Paskuhan concert

11

Nov

By Cali Asajar and Trisha Tamio

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Outsiders still not allowed to attend UST Paskuhan concert

THIS YEAR’S grand Paskuhan concert on Dec. 21 will still be exclusive to the Thomasian community, according to UST Secretary-General Fr. Louie Coronel, O.P. “[T]he members of the Thomasian community are invited (to the Christmas concert). However, for other activities such [as] Simbang Gabi [and] [e]xhibits…it is open for all,”…

‘Following Christ often means going against popular mentality’

11

Nov

By The Flame News

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‘Following Christ often means going against popular mentality’

THOMASIANS SHOULD reflect on the sacrifices they are willing to make for their faith as following Christ often involves defying popular views, UST Vice Rector Fr. Isaias Tiongco, O.P. said. In his homily during the mass for the feast of the Thomasian martyrs, Tiongco said members of the UST community should…

Pray to strengthen ‘signal of faith’ with the departed, says Dominican priest

10

Nov

By The Flame News

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Pray to strengthen ‘signal of faith’ with the departed, says Dominican priest

PRAYERS STRENGTHEN people’s connection with the departed because of the unwavering “signal of faith” bestowed by God, UST Vice-Rector for Religious Affairs Fr. Pablo Tiong, O.P. said. In his homily during the mass for all departed Thomasians, Tiong said it is in God’s plan to preserve the faithful’s connection with…

UST still PH’s 4th top university in 2024 QS Asia University Rankings

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Nov

By Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo

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UST still PH’s 4th top university in 2024 QS Asia University Rankings

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) remained the Philippines’ fourth-best educational institution in the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings but fell by four spots among schools in the region. UST ranked 179th overall in the latest edition of the assessment, slipping from 175th place in the previous year.…

Editor’s note on the story ‘Thomasian alumnus is new agri chief’

03

Nov

By The Flame Editorial Board

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Editor’s note on the story ‘Thomasian alumnus is new agri chief’

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Flame has unpublished the story "Thomasian alumnus is new agri chief" after Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. confirmed that he never studied at the University of Santo Tomas. F

Catholics told to reunite with the departed through prayer, communion

03

Nov

By The Flame News

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Catholics told to reunite with the departed through prayer, communion

DEATH SHOULD not hinder people from reconnecting with their deceased loved ones, a Dominican priest said, as he urged Catholics to make prayer a means to strengthen their union with the departed. In his homily during the mass for the faithful departed, Faculty of Arts and Letters regent Fr. George…