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Recognizing support staff during graduation to become a yearly tradition in AB

02

Jun

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Recognizing support staff during graduation to become a yearly tradition in AB

THE GESTURE of gratitude that went viral will now become a tradition. Graduates of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) will not be the only ones to be given a spotlight during their solemn investiture, but also the dedicated support staff who stood by them behind the scenes. Artlets…

Unfair, harmful to point fingers at faculty members over PT student’s death — USTFU

02

Jun

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Unfair, harmful to point fingers at faculty members over PT student’s death — USTFU

MORE THAN two weeks after the death of Physical Therapy (PT) senior Junver Toledo, the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) called on Thomasians to engage in collaboration and open communication, saying blaming teachers for his passing without full context or due process can be harmful. USTFU said Toledo’s death should not…

Faculty union to vote on CBA ratification starting June 9

01

Jun

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Faculty union to vote on CBA ratification starting June 9

The faculty union is set to vote on whether to ratify the 2021-2026 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) after a more than three-year delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and negotiation deadlocks. In an announcement released to faculty members, the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) said it would conduct an online voting…

UST to send off more than 7,000 graduates this year

01

Jun

By Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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UST to send off more than 7,000 graduates this year

OVER 7,000 Thomasians are poised to don their academic regalia and receive their college degrees this year, based on partial figures from the Office of the Registrar. As of the latest tally, the total number of graduating students from the class of 2025 stands at 7,030, but the figure may…

UST Hospital union slams outsourcing of workers, threatens to bring issue to DOLE

01

Jun

By Joss Gabriel Oliveros

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UST Hospital union slams outsourcing of workers, threatens to bring issue to DOLE

THE UGNAYAN ng Nagkakaisang Manggagawa ng UST Hospital (UNM-USTH) has criticized the hospital management's outsourcing of employees and has threatened to raise the issue to the labor department if the practice persists. "The Union remains resolute in its stand that if the hospital's insistent practice of illicit outsourcing is not…

Brace for many storms, disappointments, UST class of 2025 told

31

May

By Mei Lin Weng

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Brace for many storms, disappointments, UST class of 2025 told

THOMASIANS SHOULD be prepared to face setbacks as they face life outside the portals of the University, the Secretary General of UST said during the second day of the Baccalaureate Mass, which was delayed and extended because of bad weather. In his homily for the first batch of the rescheduled event, UST…

UST admin, faculty union sign collective bargaining deal after months of contentious talks

31

May

By The Flame News

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UST admin, faculty union sign collective bargaining deal after months of contentious talks

A COLLECTIVE bargaining agreement (CBA) that would give more benefits to Thomasian teachers was finally signed by the UST administration and the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) on Friday, May 30, a week after some of its provisions were finalized. The signing of the CBA between the University and the USTFU was…

Rains force UST to postpone Baccalaureate Mass 2025

30

May

By Trisha Tamio

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Rains force UST to postpone Baccalaureate Mass 2025

PERSISTENT RAIN and strong winds forced the UST administration to reschedule this year's Baccalaureate Mass to ensure the safety of its participants. The Office of the Secretary General (OSG) announced that the send-off for the class of 2025 has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 31, and would be divided into…

CSC urges UST to reform academic practices following PT student’s death

30

May

By The Flame News

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CSC urges UST to reform academic practices following PT student’s death

THE UST Central Student Council (CSC) has urged the University administration to recalibrate its academic policies and practices following the death of Physical Therapy senior Junver Toledo, saying students have “long suffered” from school burdens and expectations. In a statement released on Thursday, May 29, CSC called for transparency from the College…

Artlets alumna named first-ever House spokesperson

28

May

By The Flame News

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Artlets alumna named first-ever House spokesperson

A THOMASIAN has been appointed spokesperson of the House of Representatives, a chamber dominated by allies of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. UST Journalism alumna and lawyer Priscilla Marie "Princess" Abante's appointment was announced on Tuesday, May 27, by House Secretary General Reginald Velasco. She will perform the role until the…