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UST retains 30-50% online classes despite expanded CHED policy

15

Apr

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UST retains 30-50% online classes despite expanded CHED policy

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas will keep its 30-50% cap on online classes despite the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) allowing full virtual delivery, as it rolled out a continuity plan in response to the ongoing energy crisis. In a four-page memorandum issued by the Office of the Secretary General…

Thomasian and ex-AFP chief appointed as national security adviser

15

Apr

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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Thomasian and ex-AFP chief appointed as national security adviser

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. has appointed Thomasian Eduardo Oban, Jr. as his new national security adviser, Malacañang announced on Wednesday, April 15. Oban succeeded Eduardo Año, who resigned after three years in the post. The new national security adviser previously served as the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) chief…

Four AB faculty members promoted to assistant professor

14

Apr

By John Martin Revilla

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Four AB faculty members promoted to assistant professor

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) has promoted four academic staff members from instructor to assistant professor in line with the University’s policies on promotion and reclassification. The AB announced the promotion of the faculty members on Monday, April 13. Four faculty members from the Asian Studies, Behavioral Science,…

UST faculty groups seek extension of USTFU one-way election

10

Apr

By Nitya Aku

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UST faculty groups seek extension of USTFU one-way election

THE UST Arts and Letters Faculty Association (ALFA) and other faculty groups called for an extension of the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) one-day, onsite-only election to three days and the adoption of a hybrid voting system, citing the need to ensure accessibility and fairness. In a letter submitted to UST…

UST Journalism and The Flame alumnus earns global recognition for climate-themed photograph

10

Apr

By Kayla Pauline Gonzalez

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UST Journalism and The Flame alumnus earns global recognition for climate-themed photograph

A JOURNALISM graduate and former The Flame photojournalist was hailed as one of the winners in the 2026 World Press Photo Contest for a series of images capturing a Filipino wedding in a flooded church. Aaron Favila’s winning entry was selected in the “stories" category, which depicted a Filipino couple who chose…

AB extends dry spell in Pautakan team category for 17th straight year

09

Apr

By Erwin James Gianan

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AB extends dry spell in Pautakan team category for 17th straight year

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) failed to obtain a podium finish in both the individual and group categories of the 46th Pautakan, the country’s longest-running intercollegiate quiz competition. AB settled for ninth place out of 16 teams after falling short with only 120 points in the eliminations for…

Nationwide student union urges CHED to freeze tuition hikes, ‘excessive’ school fees

08

Apr

By Samaya Ty

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Nationwide student union urges CHED to freeze tuition hikes, ‘excessive’ school fees

STUDENT COUNCILS from various universities have called on the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to suspend tuition and other fee hikes for the next academic year, saying the additional costs would augment the financial burden brought about by the war in the Middle East. In a recent position paper, the…

Private school group calls for freedom in learning setups, tuition adjustments

01

Apr

By The Flame News

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Private school group calls for freedom in learning setups, tuition adjustments

THE COORDINATING Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) has urged the government to provide flexibility in learning modalities and tuition adjustments to help schools maintain viability during the energy crisis. In a statement posted on its Facebook page on March 30, COCOPEA, whose members include UST, said government agencies should…

AI must serve as ‘diplomatic bridge,’ not a weapon in global tensions – diplomats

29

Mar

By Alliya Jade Perez and Nitya Aku

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AI must serve as ‘diplomatic bridge,’ not a weapon in global tensions – diplomats

FOREIGN DIPLOMATS advocated for regional cooperation in governing artificial intelligence (AI) within human rights and equity frameworks, saying the technology should not contribute to escalating international conflicts. During the 12th UST Model United Nations (MUN), Embassy of Malaysia first secretary Tan Foo Koeng said AI can either “equalize” developmental gaps…

USTFU pushes for blended learning policy, financial help as transport costs rise

29

Mar

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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USTFU pushes for blended learning policy, financial help as transport costs rise

THE UST Faculty Union (USTFU) is calling for a "differentiated blended-first" policy and financial relief as educators face heavier electricity and transport burden due to the effects of the Middle East conflict. USTFU said it has submitted a report to the Office of the Rector calling for a blended learning…