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15

Mar

By The Flame News

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AB forms new dance org

by KAREN RENEE S. NOGOY THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) has officially established its new dance organization, BA Dauncén, following the disbandment of AB Dance Synergy (ABDS), the former official dance troupe of the Faculty, in 2018. Interim President Kaela Madrunio said that the former president of ABDS…

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15

Mar

By Matthew Dave Jucom and Janis Joplin Moises

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Journ prof joins Pulitzer Center’s network of investigative journalists

JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT Asst. Prof. Karol Ilagan is among the 13 fellow investigative journalists for this year's Pulitzer Center's Rainforest Initiative Network (RIN) to “investigate pressing issues driving deforestation” in the tropical region, announced Saturday. In this fellowship program, Ilagan has to spend a year investigating the issues of corruption causing…

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13

Mar

By The Flame News

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Lit prof emphasizes role of arts during pandemic

by JANIS JOPLIN MOISES THE WORKS of Jose V. Blanco depicts the resiliency and faith of Filipinos at times of crisis through the cultural and historical milieu of the Philippines—which serves to inspire people to remain resilient amid a global pandemic, a Thomasian professor said during a presentation at the…

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11

Mar

By Matthew Dave Jucom

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Increasing COVID-19 cases calls for ‘safer, better normal,’ BioChem prof says

‘SAFER NORMAL’ should be practiced through positive cooperation between the citizens and the government amid the increasing COVID-19 cases, UST Department of Biochemistry Leonardo Guevarra Jr. emphasized on Wednesday during a webinar. Guevarra urged the government to develop policies promoting cautious and progressive actions while practicing the imposed health protocols,…

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07

Mar

By Arthur Florence Jean Apostol and Matthew Dave Jucom

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CSC empowers women abuse victims through online forum

IN LINE with the observance of Violence Against Women Day, the UST Central Student Council (CSC) on Thursday premiered a webinar encouraging victims of domestic violence to seek help and urging the youth to "proactively participate" in helping them. “HAB;L: Championing Safe Spaces for Victim Survivors” highlighted four speakers that…

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03

Mar

By Marie Claire Lagrisola

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Vaccine rollout needed for economy to recover — econ head

THE GOVERNMENT should have its citizens vaccinated to achieve the projected positive change in the economy, Faculty of Arts and Letters Economics Department Chair Carlos Manapat said on Monday in a webinar, UST Economic Outlook 2021: The Cost of our Choices. Manapat predicted a gross domestic product growth rate of…

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02

Mar

By Matthew Dave Jucom

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CW parts ways from LitSoc, declares new student-governing org

THE CREATIVE Writing (CW) program announced on Monday its separation from the Literary Society (LitSoc), declaring UST MaKatha Circle as its official student-governing organization.  In a statement, they cited the growing number of students and the diverse interest between the Creative Writing and Literature students that led their separation to…

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28

Feb

By The Flame News

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CSC to hold event honoring Violence Against Women Day

by KAREN RENEE S. NOGOY and ARTHUR FLORENCE JEAN N. APOSTOL THE UST Central Student Council (CSC) will launch a five-day event in commemoration of the International Day of Violence Against Women (VAW) on March 1 to 5. The event titled “Malaya ba si Ligaya?” aims to show the prevailing…

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21

Feb

By Karen Renee Nogoy and Matthew Dave Jucom

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Artlets bag awards in 8th Student Quill

THIRTEEN STUDENTS and alumni from the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) have won in this year’s Student Quill Awards, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines announced on Friday.  Artlets reaped awards in four different categories and divisions namely, Communication Management - Student Entry Division, Communication Skills -…

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21

Feb

By Arthur Florence Jean Apostol and Marie Claire Lagrisola

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Philo prof wins Faculty union presidency

PHILOSOPHY PROFESSOR Emerito Gonzales has won the University of Santo Tomas Faculty Union’s (USTFU) presidency seat during the online polls for new leaders held last Feb. 15 to 17. Gonzales will serve as the USTFU president until 2026, replacing Dr. George Lim who has been president since 2011. USTFU is…

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