Faculty of Arts and Letters

18

Feb

By Alliya Jade Perez

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Weak youth? Mental health issues not new, AB assistant dean and PAP president says

FOLLOWING SEN. Robin Padilla’s controversial remark that today’s youth are “weak,” the president of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) and Artlets assistant dean said mental health concerns have long existed, but were often unrecognized in the past due to lower levels of literacy on the matter. During a hearing…

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17

Feb

By Samaya Ty and Kayla Pauline Gonzalez

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ABSC postpones Athena’s Cup after venue reservation issues with UST JHS

THE ATHENA’S cup, one of the Faculty of Arts and Letters’ (AB) most-anticipated annual sports events, has been postponed due to overlapping venue reservations with the UST Junior High School (JHS). The SIKLAB: Athena’s Cup 2026, a series of various sports competitions among AB departments that were supposed to take…

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15

Feb

By Nitya Aku

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Explore ‘power of random,’ pursue instincts, aspiring journalists told

REPORTERS MUST never reject their instincts and instead pursue it through practicing and believing in the "power of random," a mobile journalist said. Mobile journalist and UST journalism alumna Marymon Reyes said journalists should always accommodate their ideas because their instincts allow them to share their perspectives to the public.…

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10

Feb

By The Flame Faith

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Artlets told to maintain clean conscience, display moral courage as they face tough choices

  THE ARTLETS community must aspire to emulate Saint Thomas More’s fidelity to God to deliver ethical and truthful leadership in a nation frequently challenged by corruption, a retired bishop said. During the opening mass for the Faculty of Arts and Letters’ (AB) week on a Monday, Feb. 9, Diocese…

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01

Feb

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas and Cristel Zech Cuyana

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Condensed AB Week returns as faculty marks 130th year with ‘Artlets TV’ theme

AFTER TWO consecutive academic years of month-long celebrations, the Faculty of Arts and Letters will revert to a condensed AB Week format as it marks its 130th founding anniversary from Feb. 9 to 14. The week-long celebration, led by the UST Artlets Student Council (ABSC), carries the theme “Artlets TV…

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27

Jan

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal and Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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UST enrollees rise by 3.3% in second term of academic year 2025-2026

A TOTAL of 42,994 students enrolled in UST for the second semester of the academic year 2025-2026, higher by 3.34% than the 41,605 enrollees in the same term last year, the final tally from the Office of the Registrar showed. However, the figure is 4.06% lower than the 44,812 students…

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24

Jan

By Mei Lin Weng

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Taiwan honors Artlets alumna and House secretary general

TAIWAN HAS conferred one of its highest civilian decorations on House of Representatives Secretary General and Artlets alumna Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil for her efforts to enhance its ties with the Philippines. The Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon is awarded to domestic or foreign nationals who have worked to advance…

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19

Jan

By Mei Lin Weng

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AB alumna and former The Flame photographer bags special merit in int’l contest

AN ARTLETS alumna and former photographer for The Flame clinched a special merit citation in the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards, a prestigious contest spanning 123 countries. Rio Leonelle Deluvio was recognized in the “gymnastics” category for her photo of an athlete hanging during a stunt as she is symmetrically…

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18

Jan

By Yimrhaq Mariano

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Journalism graduate and The Flame alumnus bags special merit in int’l sports photography tilt

A JOURNALISM graduate and former The Flame photographer earned a special merit citation in the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards for a close-up action shot of a volleyball game. Aaron Favila’s photograph captures a high-intensity moment in men’s volleyball where an athlete’s eye is framed by the hands of other players, highlighting…

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14

Jan

By Trisha Tamio

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Twelve AB programs seek Center of Excellence status in latest CHED cycle

TWELVE DEPARTMENTS under the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) have moved to strengthen their academic standing by applying for Center of Excellence (COE) recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), according to Dean Prof. Melanie Turingan. Turingan said the faculty is seeking to sustain and expand its…

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