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Oct

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(Update 1) Court finds Aegis Juris frat members guilty over the death of Atio Castillo

(Update as of 3:04 p.m.)  A LOCAL court has found ten members of the Aegis Juris fraternity guilty over the death of Civil Law student and Artlets alumnus Horacio “Atio” Castillo III. A ruling by Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 11 Acting Presiding Judge Shirley Magsipoc-Pagalilauan released on Tuesday, Oct.…

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01

Oct

By Barbra Althea Gavilan

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Youth partylist reminds Marcos admin of Chua case amid fresh push to revive mandatory ROTC

A youth partylist group has urged the government to remember the death of Thomasian cadet Mark Welson Chua and other events that led to the removal of the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), following reports that the bill seeking to revive the requirement is now the administration's priority. In a statement, Annie…

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28

Sep

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UST unveils Henry Sy Sr. Hall for medical, research simulation

UST HAS formally inaugurated the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, a medical and research simulation hub seen to build a “legacy” of healing and service and elevate medical education standards in the country. The seven-story building was launched at the España campus through a blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept.…

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28

Sep

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200,000 expected to attend feast of Our Lady of La Naval this year

The feast of Our Lady of La Naval in Quezon City, one of the most anticipated religious events in predominantly Catholic Philippines, is expected to draw more devotees this year, organizers said.  “According to the Traffic and Transport Management Development, an estimate of 200,000 people is the projected crowd on the…

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26

Sep

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‘True devotees of Mary spread the word of Jesus’

THE FIRST step to becoming a true devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary is touching the hearts of others with the word of Jesus Christ, a mission that must be fulfilled “in season and out of season,” a priest said. In his homily for the enthronement mass of Nuestra Señora…

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24

Sep

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Fresh autonomous status allows UST to offer new programs, hike tuition without CHED approval for three more years

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) may still offer new undergraduate programs and raise tuition and other school fees without seeking government approval in the next three years after securing a fresh autonomous status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The Dominican-run institution was among the 77 private higher education institutions that were pronounced…

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23

Sep

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas

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Two Artlets journos among 2024 outstanding Thomasian alumni

TWO VETERAN journalists who graduated in the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters are among the University’s outstanding alumni this year for their exemplary contributions to society and the Church. Journalism alumni Nestor Cuartero and Asst. Prof. Joselito Zulueta emerged as recipients of The Outstanding Thomasian Alumni (TOTAL) for media…

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23

Sep

By Cali Asajar and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Manila health chief differs from UST memo, says licensed professionals must also get health permit

THE MANILA Health Department has clarified that all employees working in the capital city, including tax receipt holders, must secure a health certificate, differing from a UST memorandum which stated that licensed professionals may be exempted from the requirement if they paid for a tax receipt. In a letter addressed to UST labor…

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22

Sep

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Freedoms enjoyed today were paid for by lives, Artlets dean reminds Thomasians

THOMASIANS SHOULD reflect on the sacrifices of those who fought for freedoms during Martial Law, especially those who lost their lives for the cause to appreciate the liberties they are enjoying and to perform their roles in their community, the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) dean said. In her message during…

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21

Sep

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Thomasians urged to uplift rights of marginalized

THOMASIANS MUST uplift individuals who were denied of their rights, a Dominican priest said, as the fight against injustices persists 52 years since Martial Law was declared in the country. In his homily during the commemoration of Martial Law’s 52nd anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21, Faculty of Arts and Letters Regent…

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