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19

Feb

By Christian Querol and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST urges public to be cautious of misinformation after España incident

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas has called on the public to refrain from spreading misinformation and to be mindful of their online engagements following the spread of a claim that someone died within its premises. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Feb. 19, the University urged social media users not…

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19

Feb

By Veancy Palad and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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‘Most efficient’ to ‘most concerning:’ St. Raymund building’s energy savings down by more than half last year

AFTER PREVIOUSLY accumulating one of the highest energy savings among UST facilities, the St. Raymund de Peñafort building was identified as one of the most concerning facilities in terms of energy consumption in 2024. The energy conserved by St. Raymund’s, which houses the Faculty of Arts and Letters and the…

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18

Feb

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST, other USAID grantees, told to brace for three possible scenarios, including discontinuation of projects

THE UNITED States Agency for International Development (USAID) has informed its grantees, including UST, about three possible outcomes that may arise from the order of US President Donald Trump to freeze its funding, including the discontinuation of their projects, according to a University researcher. Prof. Moises Norman Garcia, a researcher at the…

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17

Feb

By The Flame News

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Strong legal basis, unified narrative key to countering China’s maritime claim, experts say

THE PHILIPPINES should cite a strong legal basis and come up with a unified narrative on the West Philippine Sea to counter the claim submitted by China recently to the United Nations (UN), experts said. Last November, China issued a note verbale, a form of diplomatic communication, to the UN…

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14

Feb

By Raymond Vince Manaloto

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Recognition of 60 ‘sterling’ Philets and Artlets alumni in the works

THE UST Philets and Artlets Alumni Association will carry forward the momentum of the Faculty of Arts and Letters’ (AB) 60th anniversary celebration by launching an awards ceremony that recognizes the legacies of outstanding alumni from the past six decades.  Modeled after the Distinguished Thomasian Alumni Awards, the “Legacy of…

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13

Feb

By Anna Victoria Asuncion

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CEAP calls for inclusive, ‘faith-based’ approach to sex education in Catholic schools

THE CATHOLIC Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) called for a “balanced” and “inclusive” approach to Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), saying a standardized framework on sexual and reproductive health may pose challenges in maintaining the identity, academic freedom and operational autonomy of Catholic schools. CEAP, which represents over 1,500 educational…

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11

Feb

By Christian Querol

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28 Artlets profs honored for research productivity

TWENTY-EIGHT PROFESSORS of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters have received recognition for their research productivity in their respective fields from 2022 to 2024 in the latest Gold and Silver Awards. A total of 16 Artlets researchers were conferred the Gold Award, while 12 were recipients of the Silver…

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10

Feb

By Raymond Vince Manaloto

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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…

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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…

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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…

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