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30

Nov

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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CBCP president to Marcos: Give teeth to the law, sanctify no one

THE PRESIDENT of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to “give teeth” to the law and spare no one in fulfilling his promise to curb corruption. CBCP president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David called on Marcos to stand by what he started during his fourth State…

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29

Nov

By Ariza Marie Llorca

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NRCP invites young researchers to seek funding, guidance under its programs

THE NATIONAL Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) has called on scholars to join its initiatives designed to “build a pipeline” of young Filipino researchers who could eventually become mentors. During the council’s forum at UST, the head of the NRCP introduced several capability-building programs aimed at providing financial support…

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25

Nov

By Samaya Ty

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AB provides training on AI tools Gemini Pro and NotebookLM

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) recently conducted a Google AI (artificial intelligence) Pro training to acquaint students with the responsible use of generative AI in academic work. The online workshop came more than a month after UST’s rollout of an AI policy manual covering all research activities in…

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24

Nov

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST sets moratorium on major renovations for next year

NO MAJOR renovations will be undertaken in UST for the academic year 2026-2027 as the University strives to ensure the financial sustainability of its resources. A letter by the Office of the Secretary General (OSG) dated Nov. 22 informed the University’s unit heads of the resolution to temporarily halt such projects, which…

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23

Nov

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Three Artlets honored in 10th Distinguished Thomasian Alumni Awards

THREE ARTLETS graduates were recognized for their excellent service and contributions to the University and the global community in the 10th Distinguished Thomasian Alumni Awards. Asst. Prof. Faye Martel Abugan of the Communication department, Senate Deputy Secretary Marivic Laurel Garcia and Maria Yolanda Crisanto were bestowed the Distinguished Thomasian Award…

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23

Nov

By Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo

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Bookstore founded by late National Artist F. Sionil Jose sold to Senator Legarda’s son

SOLIDARIDAD, the 60-year-old bookstore founded by F. Sionil José, has been sold to the son of Senate culture and arts committee chair Sen. Loren Legarda, but it will still operate with the “continued advice” of the late National Artist’s family. The development was announced on Sunday, Nov. 23, four months…

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22

Nov

By Mei Lin Weng

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Paskuhan to celebrate God’s light in a nation facing darkness, corruption

THE TRADITIONAL Paskuhan will highlight Christmas and God as a source of hope for Filipinos “growing weary” of rampant corruption, according to a circular from the UST secretary general. The lighting of the Manila campus on Nov. 28 will mark the start of the Paskuhan season, which will carry the…

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21

Nov

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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PH universities lack research impact, need deeper structural support – Int’l ranking body

PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITIES underperformed in research productivity and citation impact as they face “structural challenges,” according to London-based higher education ranking body Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). While the number of Philippine universities in the QS World rankings rose from four in 2022 to six in 2026, the country still struggles to scale up…

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20

Nov

By Kayla Pauline Gonzalez

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UST still the best PH school in THE Interdisciplinary Rankings 2026

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas remained the top Philippine school despite dropping from its overall placement in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR). Only the same two Philippine universities earned a spot in the latest assessment, while 23 other schools in the country settled for a “Reporter”…

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20

Nov

By The Flame News

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Tiger Media Network bags four awards in ISBC 2025

FOUR ARTLETS from the Tiger Media Network (TMN) clinched awards across various categories in the International Student Broadcasting Championship (ISBC) 2025, the event's website announced on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Of the student winners, three are from the Communication department and one is from Creative Writing. Communication seniors Amara Medrano (Tiger…

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