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04

Jan

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Twenty-three notable news of 2023

THE YEAR 2023 was a period of revival and transition. It witnessed the revival of economic activity and social gatherings with the lifting of a global health emergency caused by a three-year pandemic. The year likewise saw the return of the women’s basketball title to UST after nearly a decade…

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02

Jan

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Catholics told to put their trust in God as they face uncertainties of the new year

AS FILIPINOS aspire for a better year, a Dominican priest reminded Catholics to put their trust in God as they navigate the uncertainties of the future. “It is common for us to hear from people hoping that 2024 would be good to them, but we should also remember that goodness…

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02

Jan

By Cali Asajar

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‘Give thanks for the gift of life’

CHRISTMAS SHOULD center on giving thanks, not on material gifts, as the birth of Jesus Christ reminds people of the gift of life, a Dominican priest said. In his homily during the Christmas Mass, Fr. Dexter Austria, O.P. said material things are only supplements of what Christmas is all about.…

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22

Dec

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‘Ballerina’s Prince,’ Artlets alumnus Osias Barroso, Jr. dies at 58

UST COMMUNICATION arts alumnus and renowned danseur Osias Barroso, Jr. died last Saturday, Dec. 16,  due to a prolonged illness caused by a stroke.  He was 58 years old. Barroso’s Ballet Manila co-founder, Liza Macuja-Elizalde, confirmed his death through a Facebook post. “No more suffering. No more pain. Shaz (Barroso’s…

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21

Dec

By Justine Nicole Malonzo and Bless Aubrey Ogerio

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Early closing of UST gates during Paskuhan draws flak

UST SECURITY officials decided to close the University’s gates at 7 p.m. during the Paskuhan concert on Thursday, Dec. 21, drawing flak from students and alumni who sought to attend this year’s festivities. In a Facebook post, the UST Central Student Council (CSC) relayed the closing of the gates, a…

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21

Dec

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New AB admin to conduct room-to-room visits to offer assistance

The new administration of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) led by Acting Dean Prof. Melanie Turingan will conduct room-to-room visits to respond to the needs of the Artlets. Turingan said the visits to all AB sections would be conducted after she assumes the highest post in the faculty…

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20

Dec

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Artlets assistant dean named acting dean

THE ASSISTANT dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) has been appointed acting dean a year after she was named to the second highest post in the college. AB Assistant Dean Prof. Melanie Turingan will succeed Jacqueline Lopez-Kaw, who was designated acting AB dean in 2022. Turingan was…

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19

Dec

By Cali Asajar

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F3 – December 19, 2023

F3: These are the facts and figures you need to know this week (December 19, 2023). Written by Cali Asajar Infographics by Nolan Adrian Villamor/THE FLAME      

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13

Dec

By Ayanna Dezyrein Zoleta

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UST Rector to Thomasians: Spread the joy of Christmas ‘like wildfire’

THOMASIANS SHOULD go beyond “pleasantries by force of habit” and fill the lives of others with purpose by witnessing the joy of Christmas "like wildfire," UST Rector Fr. Richard Ang, O.P. said.  In his homily during the Agape mass, the rector likened Thomasians to angels and shepherds who had a symbolic significance…

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12

Dec

By Carlo Jose Ruga and Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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UST alumni card applicants hit nearly 10,000 this year

A TOTAL OF 9,933 UST graduates registered for an alumni card this year as of Tuesday, Dec. 12, more than fourfold the recorded 2,229 applicants last year, according to the UST Office of Alumni Relations (OAR).  Of the figure, 2,130 are from the batch that graduated this year. Last year’s…

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