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09

Sep

By Ariza Marie Llorca

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La Stampa allowed to nominate adviser as ‘censorship’ of press freedom cartoon draws backlash

LA STAMPA, the official student publication of UST Senior High School (SHS), announced that it has been allowed to nominate its own adviser after some groups decried the alleged censorship it faced under its two advisers. The La Stampa executive board said the UST SHS permitted the publication to choose…

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09

Sep

By Mei Lin Weng

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Students urge UST Central Judiciary Board to void recent special election

A GROUP of UST students called on the University Central Judiciary Board to invalidate the election of two Central Student Council (CSC) officers, saying they have no "legal right to possess" their posts. The group led by Law student Rabin Bote said the recent CSC special election was unconstitutional since…

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07

Sep

By Nicole Anne Bautista

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Pope urges youth to make their lives ‘masterpieces,’ adhere to saints’ ‘formula’ for holiness

CATHOLICS MUST refrain from chasing wealth and power, but should turn their lives into “masterpieces” by using their time and talents in ways that follow the saints' “simple but winning formula” for holiness, Pope Leo XIV said. In his homily during the canonization mass in honor of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Carlo…

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07

Sep

By Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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UST to start process of renaming Frassati building, updating of plaques and markers following the  canonization of Italian saint

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas will begin the process of renaming the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati building to St. Pier Giorgio Frassati building following his canonization on Sunday, Sept. 7, at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. UST Secretary General Fr. Louie Coronel said the University would initiate the procedures…

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06

Sep

By Mariamne Yasmin Yap

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UST SHS admin vows to uphold free expression, responsible journalism amid La Stampa controversy

AS IT faces criticism over the alleged censorship experienced by student publication La Stampa, the UST senior high school (SHS) administration vowed to promote responsible campus journalism and expressed readiness to hold dialogues to support the support systems for campus journalists. UST SHS principal Assoc. Prof. Mary Erika Bolaños said the administration is committed to…

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05

Sep

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST achieves full transition to ISO 21001:2018 Standard

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas has fully transitioned to ISO 21001:2018 Standard (Educational Organization Management System), a certification granted to educational organizations that implement “the best practices.” The University moved from the ISO 9001:2015 Standard (Quality Management System) following the Stage 2 audit conducted by inspection body TÜVSÜD PSB Philippines…

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04

Sep

By Anna Victoria Asuncion

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UST legal coordinator and law instructor dies at 44

FORMER UST legal coordinator and Faculty of Civil Law instructor Elgin Michael Perez passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 3. He was 44. UST announced his passing in a Facebook post on the same day, describing him as a dedicated academic staff of the Faculty of Civil Law and a trusted…

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04

Sep

By Ariza Marie Llorca

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Not just the press freedom cartoon? La Stampa editor claims advisers ‘hyperfixate’ on positive reporting

THE ALLEGED blocking of a press freedom-themed art was not the first time the advisers of La Stampa restricted its content as they had also discouraged its staff from pursuing stories that could taint UST's reputation, according to the publication's editor-in-chief. La Stampa, the official student publication of the UST…

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02

Sep

By Mei Lin Weng

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Artlets clinch top two spots in Thai school’s international speech tilt

TWO ARTLETS students claimed the top two spots in an international speech competition hosted by a Thai university, the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) said. Legal Management sophomores Amber Adricula and Athena Cruz secured first and second place, respectively, in the annual competition hosted by the English program…

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29

Aug

By Anna Victoria Asuncion

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UST ranks second-best in Student Quill Awards for third consecutive year

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas was named second-best in the “School of the Year” category at the 11th edition of the Student Quill Awards, marking its third consecutive year as first runner-up behind De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. The España university received a total of 30 plums during the…

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