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Philets and Artlets alumni to honor tradition, champion modernity in grand homecoming

10

Feb

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Philets and Artlets alumni to honor tradition, champion modernity in grand homecoming

THE UST Philets and Artlets Alumni Association, an alumni group of the country’s oldest liberal arts college, will reunite generations of graduates through a gala night to celebrate the Faculty of Arts and Letters’ (AB) 60th anniversary and honor its rich history and “digitally-driven” future. Carrying the theme “From Pen…

09

Feb

By Mei Lin Weng and Samantha Crisha Garcia

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Four AB departments offer new electives

FOUR DEPARTMENTS of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) have updated their elective lineup to broaden the knowledge of students in their respective areas of expertise. The Philosophy and Legal Management departments established general elective courses on St. Thomas Aquinas and Philippine law, respectively, in January. Meanwhile, the Sociology…

UST Economics department overhauls curriculum to include internship, course on government

08

Feb

By Mei Lin Weng and Samantha Crisha Garcia

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UST Economics department overhauls curriculum to include internship, course on government

THE UST Department of Economics will apply major revisions to its curriculum by establishing an on-the-job (OJT) training program and by realigning its existing course offerings to help students become more immersed in practical experiences. Economics department chair Assoc. Prof. Alain Jomarie Santos said the curriculum changes would be implemented…

UST gets lower national, global ranking in latest Webometrics

08

Feb

By Cali Asajar

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UST gets lower national, global ranking in latest Webometrics

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas slipped one spot to fifth-best school in the Philippines and dropped globally to 2,406th at the latest Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. In the 22nd edition of the assessment, the España campus’ web performance dropped by 27 notches overall from 2,379th place in July last…

UST teams up with fact-checking group to combat 2025 poll disinformation

07

Feb

By Raymond Vince Manaloto and Rachelle Anne Mirasol

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UST teams up with fact-checking group to combat 2025 poll disinformation

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas is once again partnering with a fact-checking coalition to combat disinformation ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. During its relaunch on Feb. 7, UST sealed a collaboration with Tsek.ph to counter false information with verified facts in anticipation of the upcoming polls. Tsek.ph is a…

Duterte impeachment a sign of a healthy democracy, a ‘political gamble,’ UST Political Science profs say

07

Feb

By The Flame News

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Duterte impeachment a sign of a healthy democracy, a ‘political gamble,’ UST Political Science profs say

UST POLITICAL Science professors have linked the historic impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte to the rift between her family and the Marcos administration, but they differ on the possible motive behind the move, which capped the pre-midterm elections sessions of Congress. UST Department of Political Science chair Assoc. Prof. Dennis Coronacion…

Thomasians told to become ‘agents of liberation’

07

Feb

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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Thomasians told to become ‘agents of liberation’

THOMASIANS MUST become agents of liberation as freedom could be achieved not only by being released from physical captivity but by standing strong in their faith in the face of trials and suffering, a UST administrator said. In his homily during the mass for the 80th anniversary of the Santo…

UST postpones health permit deadline for part-time instructors as workers complain about ‘problematic’ app

05

Feb

By The Flame News

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UST postpones health permit deadline for part-time instructors as workers complain about ‘problematic’ app

THE DEADLINE for non-tenured UST instructors to accomplish their health permit requirements has been deferred indefinitely as employees encounter a defect on the GoManila app that overcharges applicants securing the document. In a memorandum addressed to University academic staff, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs chief Prof. Cheryl Peralta said the…

Be ‘voices of truth’ and ‘bringers of peace’ amid misinformation, division, Artlets told

04

Feb

By Anna Victoria Asuncion

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Be ‘voices of truth’ and ‘bringers of peace’ amid misinformation, division, Artlets told

STUDENTS MUST use their education to engage in meaningful conversations instead of arrogant debates and to become "voices of truth” in a world full of misinformation and self-interest, the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) regent said. In his homily during the AB monthly mass on Feb. 3, Fr. George Phe Mang,…

NTF-ELCAC to pursue collaboration with private schools despite COCOPEA’s exit

03

Feb

By Christian Querol

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NTF-ELCAC to pursue collaboration with private schools despite COCOPEA’s exit

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) vowed to continue working with schools to promote academic freedom and to fight "radicalization" even after the departure of its member the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA). In a statement, the NTF-ELCAC said it respects COCOPEA’s decision to…