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Jul

UST ranks 4th out of 364 PH schools in latest Webometrics

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas improved its ranking by one notch to fourth-best Philippine institution in the July 2024 publication of Webometrics' Rankings of World Universities. The University significantly rose to 2,379th from the previous 2,620th global ranking in the latest edition of the Webometrics Ranking. The 21-year-old Webometrics Rankings…

Jul

By The Flame News

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‘Unfair,’ ‘senseless:’ UST labor leaders slam MyUSTe portal lockout for employees without health permit

SOME LEADERS of UST employees’ groups have assailed the administration's decision to bar workers without health permits or professional tax receipts (PTR) from accessing the University’s official online service after the July 31 deadline, describing the sanction as “unfair” as it could impede their work in the long run. The…

Jul

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST labor groups seek another extension of Manila health permit deadline

UST employees’ unions have urged the Manila city government for another deadline extension of its health permit requirement from July 31 to Aug. 31, saying a “substantial number” of their members were unable to comply due to the recent typhoon. In a letter addressed to Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna dated July…

Ang seen to further boost his seven-point agenda during his second term as UST rector

Jul

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Ang seen to further boost his seven-point agenda during his second term as UST rector

FR. RICHARD Ang, O.P. has been elected to a second four-year term as UST Rector Magnificus in a development seen to provide "continuity" and stability" to the oldest existing University in Asia. Ang’s appointment was issued through a July 22 decree signed by the Master of the Order of Preachers…

UST places then removes ‘prototype’ Baybayin street signs

Jul

By The Flame News

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UST places then removes ‘prototype’ Baybayin street signs

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas has drawn criticism over the incorrect use of Baybayin in street signs that officials claimed are just initial designs for a project. The signs containing the supposed Baybayin equivalent of street names were seen by students as early as yesterday and immediately made rounds online.…

Still no health permit for the majority of UST employees two days before deadline

Jul

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Still no health permit for the majority of UST employees two days before deadline

MORE THAN half of UST employees, including some 1,400 faculty members, have not yet complied with the health permit requirement two days before the deadline set by the Manila city government. As of July 29, a total of 1,701 out of 3,261 University personnel or 52.16% have not yet secured…

‘UST storm water drainage not enough to address recurrent flooding’

Jul

By Joss Gabriel Oliveros

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‘UST storm water drainage not enough to address recurrent flooding’

THE UST stormwater drainage project is not enough to prevent flooding in the campus when surrounding areas are also inundated, the assistant head of the University's Facilities Management Office (FMO) said. According to FMO Assistant Director Albert Surla, the project transfers water into España Avenue and adjacent areas’ drainage systems,…

‘Not an imagination:’ Marcos to continue asserting West Philippine Sea rights

Jul

By Mei Lin Weng

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‘Not an imagination:’ Marcos to continue asserting West Philippine Sea rights

AS TENSIONS with China heighten, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said the West Philippine Sea is “not an imagination,” adding that the country would continue asserting its territorial sovereignty through “acceptable means.” During his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, Marcos said such efforts would be…

Digitalization, ethical AI use in PH education underway – Marcos

Jul

By Barbra Althea Gavilan

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Digitalization, ethical AI use in PH education underway – Marcos

EFFORTS TO develop the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Philippine schools are underway, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said, as he called for digitalization in the sector to fulfill an “educational reform through technology.” During his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos said the administration remains steadfast…

Jul

By Christian Querol

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Marcos: All POGOs banned starting today

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. has imposed a ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), citing the need to end the gambling firms’ “grave abuse” of Philippine law. Marcos received a standing ovation and drew cheers from the audience after declaring the ban in his third State of the Nation…