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05

Feb

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Two Artlets profs among top scientists in int’l scientific index

TWO ARTLET faculty members were among the top research scientists in this year’s Alper-Doger Scientific Index (ADSI). Director of UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies Professor Emeritus Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo, a renowned essayist and fictionist, was cited for her research on women's literature, autobiographical writing by women, and Philippine…

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03

Feb

By Karen Renee Nogoy

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ABSC denounces Sara Duterte’s proposal to make military service mandatory

THE ARTLETS Student Council (ABSC) condemned the proposal of Davao City mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to push for mandatory military service if she wins the race for vice president. In a statement released Wednesday, the student body described the proposal as “dictatorial and militaristic” as it claimed that the approach won’t…

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03

Feb

By The Flame News

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Advocacy group launches voter’s education website to fight ‘fake news’

by JOHN PATRICK A. MAGNO RANARA  A GROUP of young leaders and advocates launched on Thursday a website where Filipinos can post, share, and get verified information about national and local candidates for the upcoming 2022 elections. The online platform, e-Boto, aims to provide “free, unbiased, and in-depth” information to…

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02

Feb

By The Flame News

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TV5’s Ed Lingao to moderate webinar on data-driven campaigning as 2022 election season kicks off

This is a press release issued by the Philippines Communication Society. Experts will discuss how data and analytics will play a big role in the 2022 election campaign in a free webinar to be moderated by veteran journalist Ed Lingao on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at 12 noon. The webinar,…

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27

Jan

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Manila Archbishop urges Thomasians to persevere in education

by KAREN RENEE S. NOGOY MANILA ARCHBISHOP Jose Cardinal Advincula encouraged Thomasians to emulate St. Thomas Aquinas’ perseverance in education and character formation, saying this would enable them to face the challenges in society.  “Pagsumikapan nating magturo at matuto gaya ni Santo Tomas na nakikinig at nakaugat sa mundo at gumagamit…

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25

Jan

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UST resumes preps for expanded limited face-to-face classes

EXPANDING limited in-person classes remains an option for the University as it resumed its preparations for face-to-face learning after a two-week work suspension caused by a surge in COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila. “We continue with our preparations now that work has resumed at the University,” UST Vice-Rector for Academic…

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13

Jan

By Kristine Erika Agustin

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UST postpones start of college classes anew

THE UNIVERSITY moved the opening of classes in the college level for the second term to Jan. 26 after the Manila city government declared a weeklong health break for schools. “Regular classes in basic education (EHS and JHS) shall resume on January 24, 2022 (Monday) while classes in the SHS…

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10

Jan

By Matthew Dave Jucom

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AB now cautious on resuming face-to-face classes amid Omicron surge

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) has become cautious on the possible resumption of in-person classes during the second term as the Philippines wrestles with a rising number of COVID-19 cases tied to the more infectious Omicron variant. “While we were considering limited face-to-face classes in one course in…

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09

Jan

By Matthew Dave Jucom

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UST moves opening of classes for the 2nd term as COVID cases surge

THE UNIVERSITY moved the opening of classes for the second term from Jan. 18 to Jan. 25 after the country saw a resurgence of COVID-19 infections. Office work and classes were also suspended from Jan. 10 to 15 to allow the staff and students "to focus on their health, wellness,…

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07

Jan

By Kristine Erika Agustin and Siegfred Aldous Lacerna

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Duterte to remain relevant even without a gov’t post, experts say

PRESIDENT RODRIGO Duterte would remain relevant even after he steps down and retires from politics this year, a political analyst said. "As with other past presidents, he could be an elder statesman and possibly provide advice to the next chief executive. But knowing PRRD (President Rodrigo Roa Duterte), I think…

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