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Verdict on Atio hazing-slay case out on Oct. 1

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Aug

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Verdict on Atio hazing-slay case out on Oct. 1

AFTER SEVEN years, the verdict on the suspects in the case of slain UST law freshman Horacio “Atio” Castillo III would be released on Oct. 1, his mother said. In an interview with The Flame, Atio’s mother Carmina “Minnie” Castillo said the promulgation would decide the fate of the Aegis…

All Manila schools now required to follow controversial health permit policy

10

Aug

By The Flame News

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All Manila schools now required to follow controversial health permit policy

THE MANILA Health Department has now required all workers of academic institutions in the city to secure health and sanitary permits, following opposition from groups who said the policy contains “discrepancy” and is “selective" since it was only initially imposed on UST. In a memorandum dated Aug. 5, city health…

UST employees eyeing legal action against Manila health permit ordinance

09

Aug

By Rachelle Anne Mirasol

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UST employees eyeing legal action against Manila health permit ordinance

SEVERAL LABOR groups representing UST employees said their members are considering to file a court case against the controversial Manila health permit ordinance, which they called an “unjust” policy that could cripple the University’s academic operations. In a press release, some union leaders in the University reiterated their opposition to…

Despite mounting calls to review health permit policy, UST admin vows to comply with Manila ordinances

07

Aug

By Cali Asajar

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Despite mounting calls to review health permit policy, UST admin vows to comply with Manila ordinances

DESPITE APPEALS by labor leaders to review or revoke the Manila health permit ordinance they have described as "costly” and “discriminatory," UST reiterated its commitment to fulfill the requirements of laws and policies, including ordinances from the city government. In its first-ever statement on the controversy, UST said it ensures…

UST draws 38,675 enrollees so far for AY 2024-2025

07

Aug

By Mei Lin Weng and Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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UST draws 38,675 enrollees so far for AY 2024-2025

A TOTAL of 38,675 have enrolled in UST for the first term of the academic year 2024-2025 as of Wednesday, Aug. 7, according to data from the Office of the Registrar. The University has logged 31,665 enrollees from various colleges, faculties, institutes and the graduate school during the regular enrollment…

Revoke ‘exploitative’ health permit ordinance, UST Hospital union urges Manila city government

06

Aug

By Mei Lin Weng

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Revoke ‘exploitative’ health permit ordinance, UST Hospital union urges Manila city government

THE UNION representing UST Hospital employees has called for the revocation of the Manila ordinance requiring workers to secure a health permit or a professional tax receipt (PTR) and has urged University administrators not to bow to what it described as an "exploitative" policy. In a statement posted on Facebook,…

Not downgraded? Two AB departments relegated from university-wide to college-level in faculty reorganization

05

Aug

By The Flame News

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Not downgraded? Two AB departments relegated from university-wide to college-level in faculty reorganization

THE ECONOMICS and sociology departments have been relegated from university-wide to college level in a major reorganization at the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) that covered most of its programs. Effective Aug. 1, the status of the two departments was changed from university-wide to college-level, meaning their courses would…

Reflect on information obtained online, Rector tells new Thomasians

05

Aug

By The Flame News

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Reflect on information obtained online, Rector tells new Thomasians

THOMASIANS SHOULD take time to reflect before sharing information in a world where people are quick to react online, UST Rector Fr. Richard Ang, O.P. said. In his homily for the Thomasian Welcome Mass on Monday, Aug. 5, Ang said misinformation has become rampant and opposing views, opinions and noise…

Communication senior and The Flame features editor bags honorable mention in food writing tilt

03

Aug

By Barbra Althea Gavilan

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Communication senior and The Flame features editor bags honorable mention in food writing tilt

A UST Communication senior and The Flame features editor has received an honorable mention at the 21st Doreen Gamboa Fernandez (DGF) Food Writing Award for a literary piece dedicated to his love of grilled fish. Eugene Paul Lorenzo is one of the five authors who has earned an honorable mention…

Thomasians told to recognize UST beyond its tangible structures, help in ‘value preservation’

02

Aug

By Rachelle Anne Mirasol

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Thomasians told to recognize UST beyond its tangible structures, help in ‘value preservation’

THOMASIANS MUST be aware of the University’s more than four-century history because it is not only home to significant structures but also to longstanding values and aspirations, the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) said. In this year’s Discurso de Apertura, AB Dean Prof. Melanie Turingan urged…