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AB Week gains good feedback from Artlets

09

Mar

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AB Week gains good feedback from Artlets

LEGAL MANAGEMENT (LM) senior Edrea Jean Ramirez has been studying in the University for almost four years, but this year's celebration of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) Week was "the only time [she] genuinely felt that we are indeed celebrating." Ramirez is just one of the Artlets who…

AB Women’s unscathed, advances to Goodwill semis

09

Mar

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AB Women’s unscathed, advances to Goodwill semis

THE TOP seed Faculty of Arts and Letters Women’s Basketball Team (AB) overcame the pesky defense of the Faculty of Engineering Women’s Basketball Team (Engineering) to book a semifinal spot in this year’s Thomasian Goodwill Games. AB is on a four-game winning streak wherein they edged out all their…

Importance of diplomacy discussed in 3rd UST Model UN

08

Mar

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Importance of diplomacy discussed in 3rd UST Model UN

STUDENTS FROM local and international universities gathered at the University of Santo Tomas to understand the importance of diplomatic process and discuss global issues during the third UST Model United Nations (MUN). International Relations lecturer Jan Michael Denila tackled the roles of diplomats, whom he defined as “inextricably linked with representation…

Senatorial bets Ople, Romulo seek to improve education in PH

03

Mar

By The Flame News

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Senatorial bets Ople, Romulo seek to improve education in PH

SENATORIAL CANDIDATES Susan “Toots” Ople and Roman Romulo said improving the country’s education system would be one of their legislative agendas should they win in this year’s elections. Overseas Filipino workers advocate and Nacionalista Party bet Ople said she would push for the passage of a Magna Carta for Students. The…

03

Mar

By The Flame News

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CASA Footworks wins 4-peat in Cypher

THE COMMUNICATION Arts Students Association (CASA) Footworks defended its crown as champion for four straight years in Cypher, the annual inter-major street dance competition of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB). CASA Footworks bested 11 other contenders after garnering a total of 93 points for its Peter Pan-inspired dance…

Agriculture’s contribution in country’s economy challenged in summit

02

Mar

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Agriculture’s contribution in country’s economy challenged in summit

THE CONTRIBUTION of the agricultural sector to the country's economy was challenged during the first UST Young Economists Summit held Monday. UST Department of Economics Chair Emmanuel Lopez said concentration should not be on agricultural areas but on the archipelago's aquaculture. "Don’t try to be misled that the…

Gaps, efforts in eradicating poverty tackled in 3rd int’l sociology conference

29

Feb

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Gaps, efforts in eradicating poverty tackled in 3rd int’l sociology conference

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS and members of religious communities gathered in the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to discuss the state of poverty in the country and the efforts being done to combat it in an international conference held Feb. 26 to 27. Rev. Fr. Virgilio Ojoy, O.P., Ph.D. cited Pope Francis’ call…

29

Feb

By The Flame News

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Artlets see Korea in different light

A PROFESSOR shed light on Korea’s culture and history to Asian Studies scholars and educators, veering away from the perspective set by popular Korean dramas and music. Prof. Lim Sang Woo, Ph.D. of Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea said the country flourished because of its historical phenomenon and foreign…

Collaboration of men and women contributes to better society, former mayor says

25

Feb

By The Flame News

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Collaboration of men and women contributes to better society, former mayor says

MEN AND women should be equally empowered to achieve a better country, a former mayor of San Fernando, La Union and first recipient of UST's Sonia R. Lorenzo Award, told Thomasians in a forum. “[Women empowerment is important] so that you (men), our partners, would look up to us not as…

PolSci, JRN, LIT, ECO, CA, ELS, win in AB Sportsfest 2016 opener

17

Feb

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PolSci, JRN, LIT, ECO, CA, ELS, win in AB Sportsfest 2016 opener

THE TEAMS of Political Science (PolSci), Journalism, Literature, Economics, Communication Arts (CA), and English Language Studies (ELS) snatched their victories in the elimination round of Arcade: AB Sportsfest 2016 mixed volleyball tournament. PolSci, Economics, CA, and ELS recorded a 1-0 win, while Journalism and Literature both earned a 1-1 standing. PolSci's road…