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‘Dying generation’ of Philets, Artlets alumni to be honored in launch of AB 60th anniversary festivities

09

Oct

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‘Dying generation’ of Philets, Artlets alumni to be honored in launch of AB 60th anniversary festivities

THE UST Philets and Artlets Alumni Association, Inc. will kick off the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) with an event that will gather and promote collaborations among Thomasians from different generations. Carrying the theme “A Tradition of Excellence: UST Philets and Artlets since…

UST retains 3rd spot among PH institutions in THE 2025 World University Rankings

08

Oct

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST retains 3rd spot among PH institutions in THE 2025 World University Rankings

The University of Santo Tomas maintained its spot as the third-best university in the Philippines in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. UST remained within the 1501+ bracket globally, scoring 10.5-25.1 in the latest edition of the assessment. “We are delighted to see that the University of…

Manila relaxes health certificate policy but retains fee for health, occupational permits

08

Oct

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Manila relaxes health certificate policy but retains fee for health, occupational permits

EMPLOYEES OF private educational institutions are no longer required to undergo laboratory examinations at the facilities of the Manila Health Department but must still pay the remaining P365 fee to secure health and occupational permits. A clarificatory memorandum released by the Manila Health Department on Oct. 7 showed that the…

‘If you think it’s impossible, just leave it to God’

07

Oct

By The Flame News

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‘If you think it’s impossible, just leave it to God’

ANY ADVERSITY can be surmounted through prayer, which can also bring joy to those who entrust their worries to God, a priest said. In his homily during the misa mayor for the feast of Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario, Archdiocese of Manila vicar general Fr. Reginald Malicdem said the faith…

Seven years boil down to an hour: Atio’s family wins court battle vs ‘Aegis 10’ but still wants answers from UST

07

Oct

By The Flame News

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Seven years boil down to an hour: Atio’s family wins court battle vs ‘Aegis 10’ but still wants answers from UST

CARMINA CASTILLO'S faith in the justice system found a new lease of life, ironically, inside the coffin-shaped city hall that houses the Manila Regional Trial Court. The court found the ten Aegis Juris fraternity members linked to the death of her son UST law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III guilty…

Accept God’s mission despite your imperfections, Catholics told

07

Oct

By The Flame News

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Accept God’s mission despite your imperfections, Catholics told

A PRIEST has urged Catholics to embrace the mission entrusted to them, saying God can accomplish His perfect will through people despite their flaws. In his homily for World Teachers’ Day last Oct. 5, Fr. Jesus Madrid, Jr. called on Catholics not to dismiss God’s calling and advised them to…

Marcos names Thomasian prof as member of UNESCO national commission committee

06

Oct

By The Flame News

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Marcos names Thomasian prof as member of UNESCO national commission committee

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. has appointed UST Department of Filipino Assoc. Prof. Arthur Casanova to the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines, the office that oversees programs that honor the country's international commitments in education and culture. Casanova’s designation as a member of the commission’s communication and information committee took…

AB assistant dean reelected as vice president of PH’s oldest psychological association

06

Oct

By Veancy Palad and John Martin Revilla

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AB assistant dean reelected as vice president of PH’s oldest psychological association

THE ASSISTANT dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) has been reelected as vice president of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP), a group of professionals that seeks to promote human and social development. Asst. Prof. John Manuel Kliatchko was reelected to the post by at least…

‘Gifts of grace increase as struggles increase’

04

Oct

By Mei Lin Weng

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‘Gifts of grace increase as struggles increase’

A DOMINICAN priest has encouraged the devotees of Our Lady of La Naval to surrender their worries to the Blessed Virgin Mary, saying she brings the faithful to God and delivers His grace whenever they face hardships. In his homily during the enthronement of the Our Lady of La Naval…

Manila mayor leaves fate of health permit ordinance to city council

04

Oct

By Barbra Althea Gavilan and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Manila mayor leaves fate of health permit ordinance to city council

MANILA MAYOR HONEY Lacuna is leaving it up to the city council to decide whether to amend a controversial health permit ordinance that has drawn an uproar among several workers since its implementation in UST nearly six months ago. Responding to a question from The Flame on Thursday, Oct. 3, Lacuna said changes to Ordinance…