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03

Oct

By Mei Lin Weng

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Artlets alumna and former The Flame writer reaps PSA best statistical story award

A GRADUATE from the Faculty of Arts and Letters and former features writer of The Flame was awarded best statistical reporting in print or online media by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). UST Journalism alumna Cristina Eloisa Baclig, a content researcher and writer for INQUIRER.net, was among the winners of…

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02

Oct

By Veancy Palad

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Atio case ruling a call to strengthen UST policies, ex-Pol Sci coordinator says

The conviction of the ten members of the Aegis Juris fraternity over the death of law student Horacio “Atio” Castillo III is expected to prod UST to enhance its policies to prevent hazing incidents in the future, a Political Science professor said. Asst. Prof. Ma. Zenia Rodriguez, the program coordinator during Atio’s undergraduate…

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01

Oct

By The Flame News

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Two Thomasian journalists named officers-in-charge of Mediaquest news units

Two Thomasian journalists have been appointed officers-in-charge (OIC) of the news divisions of media entities under the Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Mediaquest. Patrick Paez, a former student of the Journalism program, has been appointed OIC of News5, succeeding veteran broadcaster Luchi-Cruz Valdez, who retired last month. Prior to his designation to…

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01

Oct

By The Flame News

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(UPDATE 2) Atio’s mom wants an ‘overhaul’ of UST policies after securing legal victory against Aegis Juris frat men

(Updated as of 4:50 p.m.) The mother of hazing victim and Civil Law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III challenged the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to overhaul its policies after a local court found ten members of the Aegis Juris fraternity guilty for the death of her son. In an…

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01

Oct

By The Flame News

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(Update 1) Court finds Aegis Juris frat members guilty over the death of Atio Castillo

(Update as of 3:04 p.m.)  A LOCAL court has found ten members of the Aegis Juris fraternity guilty over the death of Civil Law student and Artlets alumnus Horacio “Atio” Castillo III. A ruling by Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 11 Acting Presiding Judge Shirley Magsipoc-Pagalilauan released on Tuesday, Oct.…

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01

Oct

By Barbra Althea Gavilan

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Youth partylist reminds Marcos admin of Chua case amid fresh push to revive mandatory ROTC

A youth partylist group has urged the government to remember the death of Thomasian cadet Mark Welson Chua and other events that led to the removal of the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), following reports that the bill seeking to revive the requirement is now the administration's priority. In a statement, Annie…

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28

Sep

By The Flame News

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UST unveils Henry Sy Sr. Hall for medical, research simulation

UST HAS formally inaugurated the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, a medical and research simulation hub seen to build a “legacy” of healing and service and elevate medical education standards in the country. The seven-story building was launched at the España campus through a blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept.…

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28

Sep

By The Flame News

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200,000 expected to attend feast of Our Lady of La Naval this year

The feast of Our Lady of La Naval in Quezon City, one of the most anticipated religious events in predominantly Catholic Philippines, is expected to draw more devotees this year, organizers said.  “According to the Traffic and Transport Management Development, an estimate of 200,000 people is the projected crowd on the…

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26

Sep

By The Flame News

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‘True devotees of Mary spread the word of Jesus’

THE FIRST step to becoming a true devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary is touching the hearts of others with the word of Jesus Christ, a mission that must be fulfilled “in season and out of season,” a priest said. In his homily for the enthronement mass of Nuestra Señora…

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24

Sep

By The Flame News

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Fresh autonomous status allows UST to offer new programs, hike tuition without CHED approval for three more years

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) may still offer new undergraduate programs and raise tuition and other school fees without seeking government approval in the next three years after securing a fresh autonomous status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The Dominican-run institution was among the 77 private higher education institutions that were pronounced…

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