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Pope Francis, shepherd of the marginalized and status quo shaker, dies at 88

21

Apr

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Pope Francis, shepherd of the marginalized and status quo shaker, dies at 88

POPE FRANCIS, the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, marking the end of what is widely seen as an unorthodox papacy that emphasized inclusivity and social justice and paved the way to radical reforms. In its statement announcing the death of the 88 year-old…

Nobel laureate and UST honorary professor Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89

15

Apr

By Anna Victoria Asuncion

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Nobel laureate and UST honorary professor Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89

NOBEL PRIZE-winning author and UST honorary professor Mario Vargas Llosa, a celebrated figure known for his bold political commentaries in Latin American literature, passed away on Sunday, April 13. He was 89. Llosa’s death was confirmed in a family statement posted by his son Álvaro Vargas Llosa on X. “His…

Mercury Drug president and UST alumna dies at 69

11

Apr

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Mercury Drug president and UST alumna dies at 69

Thomasian alumna and president of leading drugstore chain Mercury Group of Companies Vivian Que-Azcona passed away on Saturday, April 5, the University announced. She was 69. “Under her leadership and that of her father’s, Dr. Mariano Que…Mercury Drug Corporation became the respected pharmacy chain that has helped save lives of…

Esteemed literature prof, former Artlets assistant dean dies at 94

03

Dec

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Esteemed literature prof, former Artlets assistant dean dies at 94

Longtime UST English and Literature professor and former Artlets assistant dean Piedad Guinto-Rosales passed away on Sunday, Dec. 1. She was 94. Rosales died of old age and natural causes, according to UST Philets and Artlets Alumni Association president Henry Tenedero. UST announced her death in a Facebook post, describing…

Artlets prof, award-winning author dies at 56

22

Jul

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Artlets prof, award-winning author dies at 56

UST Department of Communication and Media Studies Asst. Prof. Jennifer Rebecca “Jenny” Ortuoste passed away on Sunday, July 21, her family said. She was 56. Ortuoste died of pancreatic cancer, her daughter Alex Alcasid announced in a Facebook post. “Doc Jen had been bravely battling pancreatic cancer for a few…

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