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18

Aug

By Isabell Andrea Pine

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AB welcomes 1,042 students as freshmen week comes full circle

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters welcomed 1,042 students out of the total 9,909 freshmen for Academic Year 2019-2020 in the recently held UST’s annual freshmen week. The number of students is expected to change as the enrolment is still ongoing. The traditional Thomasian Welcome Walk proceeded as scheduled on…

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01

Aug

By Maria Cecilia Pagdanganan

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AB Chorale conductor bags 1st place at 2019 Busan Choral Festival and Competition

by MARIA CECILIA PAGDANGANAN Photo courtesy to Mishael Kitma THE UST Chorus of Arts and Letters (AB Chorale) conductor won first place at the recently concluded 2019 Busan Choral Festival and Competition (BCFC).  In an online interview, Mark Raeniel Agpasa told the Flame that his winning piece Jubilate Deo was inspired by…

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04

Jul

By Maria Cecilia Pagdanganan

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Journ alumna invited to become U.S. Academy member

by MARIA CECILIA O. PAGDANGANAN photo by KATHLEEN MAE I. GUERRERO/THE FLAME DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER and journalism alumna Baby Ruth Villarama has been invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in the United States.  Villarama is joined by the likes of fellow Filipino filmmaker…

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03

Jul

By Peach Arianna Manos

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ELS founder named new dean of Faculty of Arts and Letters

THE PIONEER of the Faculty of Arts and Letters’ (AB) English language studies (ELS) program and dean of the University’s Graduate School was recently appointed by Rector Very Rev. Fr. Herminio Dagohoy, O.P. as the new head of AB starting on Aug. 1. Marilu Ranosa-Madrunio has held longtime leadership positions…

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05

Jun

By The Flame News

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1,303 Artlets form biggest batch in AB’s history

BATCH 2019, composed of 1,303 Artlets, is the biggest batch of students produced by the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) in its 123-year history, Dean Michael Anthony Vasco announced during the Solemn Investiture on Saturday. A total of 272 students from Batch 2019 graduated with Latin honors, with 21…

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28

May

By Ma. Leandrea Tamares

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No podium finish for AB in Pautakan 2019

By MA. LEANDREA A. TAMARES AFTER CLINCHING podium finishes in last year’s Pautakan, the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) was five points short of a spot in the top three in this year's intercollegiate quiz contest held Monday, landing fourth place in both individual and group categories. AB garnered…

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25

May

By The Flame News

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Rector to graduates: ‘Goodbyes are part of the journey’

UST RECTOR Very Rev. Fr. Herminio Dagohoy, O.P. told graduating Thomasians that “saying goodbye is part of the journey” in this year’s Baccalaureate Mass held Friday. “Masakit, pero may kahalong tamis. Sabi nga ng isang poster, ‘Ang pinakamasakit sa goodbye ay ‘yung hindi pa naririnig ng tainga mo, nararamdaman na…

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16

May

By Cris Eugene Gianan

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AB Chorale dethroned in Himig Tomasino

By CRIS EUGENE T. GIANAN DEFENDING CHAMPION UST Chorus of Arts and Letters (AB Chorale) lost their chance at a three-peat after losing to the Accountancy Chamber Singers in Himig Tomasino 2019. AB Chorale settled for first runner-up, garnering 91.67%, while the Accountancy Chamber Singers (College of Accountancy) garnered 93.67%, earning…

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13

May

By The Flame News

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Dapitan 2019 tackles themes of uprising

All literatures are a form of critique, and as long as writers breathe, the fight will go on. This was the message of Dapitan 2019 guest editor Paul Castillo to fellow litterateurs during the book launch for “Dapitan: Insureksiyon” on Friday. The latest edition of Dapitan, the Flame’s official literary…

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13

May

By Angel Dukha III

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Dean, 14 Artlets profs honored in 20th Dangal awards

By ANGEL B. DUKHA III FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) Dean Michael Anthony Vasco and 14 Artlet professors were recognized for their loyalty to and service for the University in the 20th Dangal ng UST Awards on Friday. Vasco, Prof. Joyce Arriola, Asst. Prof Ferdinand Lopez, Assoc. Prof. Jose…

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