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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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27

Aug

By Mei Lin Weng and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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MMDA eyes 72,000-cubic-meter catch basin in UST to address flooding

  THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is seeking to fund and install a water catchment in the UST open field to mitigate flooding in the area. In a meeting with Manila mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and UST administrators, MMDA chief Romando Artes said the agency is set to…

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27

Aug

By Mc Neil Zyh Serrano and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST enrollees up by 4% in AY 2025-2026, final data show

A TOTAL of 44,812 students enrolled in UST for the first term of the academic year 2025-2026, higher by 4.36% from last year’s 42,941 enrollees, according to the final tally from the Office of the Registrar. The University drew 37,370 enrollees from its various colleges, faculties and institutes, data obtained…

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25

Aug

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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ABSC special polls draw low voter turnout, spark concerns over ‘rigid,’ ‘rushed’ electoral system

THE LOW voter turnout of the recent Artlets Student Council (ABSC) special polls has raised concerns over the AB Commission on Election's (AB Comelec) supposed “rigid” and “fast-paced” procedures, prompting some students to call for a revision of the UST election code. According to a resolution issued by the AB…

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22

Aug

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST reaps 30 plums in 2025 Student Quill Awards

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas won 30 awards in the 11th edition of the Student Quill Awards, which honors exemplary work in communication research, programs, skills and creativity. The Flame, the official student publication of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, was among the four UST organizations and publications that won…

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