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UST Baccalaureate Mass 2024 may start at a later time as PH heat index rises

06

Apr

By Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST Baccalaureate Mass 2024 may start at a later time as PH heat index rises

DUE TO higher heat indices seen in May, this year’s Baccalaureate Mass may start at a later time to ensure the health and safety of Thomasians, Secretary General Fr. Louie Coronel, O.P. said. The University official raised the possibility of some adjustments to the conduct of the Baccalaureate Mass, such…

UST thumbs down CSC petition for two-day shift to online classes, academic ease

14

Oct

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST thumbs down CSC petition for two-day shift to online classes, academic ease

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas has rejected the Central Student Council’s (CSC) petition to shift to virtual learning and to implement an academic ease from Oct. 16 to 17 due to the tighter academic calendar caused by previous class suspensions. A CSC statement released on Friday, Oct. 13, quoted the…

UST scraps daily health declaration requirement

26

Jul

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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UST scraps daily health declaration requirement

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas will no longer require Thomasians to declare their health status daily, except for those displaying COVID-19 symptoms, according to a memorandum released by the Office of the Secretary-General. “[Only] those who have symptoms of cough, colds, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, sore throat with…

‘UST must be proud:’ QS exec praises University’s higher ranking amid ‘fiercer’ competition

11

Nov

By The Flame News

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‘UST must be proud:’ QS exec praises University’s higher ranking amid ‘fiercer’ competition

AN OFFICIAL of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) lauded the University of Santo Tomas’ (UST) improved standing in the 2023 QS Asia University Rankings despite the “fiercer” competition brought about by new entrants in the region. “This year, with the inclusion of five Central Asian countries and Iran in the rankings,…

UST SecGen to Thomasians: Our color is gold

15

May

By The Flame News

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UST SecGen to Thomasians: Our color is gold

UST SECRETARY-General Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P. urged Thomasians who were disheartened by the election results to stand for each other regardless of “political color," reminding them that the Thomasian color is “gold.” “Only those who love can have the courage to stand at the Lord’s side. Could we also…

UST approves on-site graduation rites in June

07

May

By Matthew Dave Jucom and Dawn Danielle Solano

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UST approves on-site graduation rites in June

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS have approved the conduct of in-person baccalaureate mass and graduation ceremonies for the three pandemic-affected batches this June, the Office of the Secretary-General said. “I am happy to announce to you that the University Crisis Management Committee and the other offices, including the academic units, have already approved…

UST to implement ‘No Vax Card, No Entry’ policy for limited F2F, onsite work

04

Jan

By Dawn Danielle Solano

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UST to implement ‘No Vax Card, No Entry’ policy for limited F2F, onsite work

THE UNIVERSITY would allow only fully-vaccinated individuals to enter the campus for the limited in-person classes and onsite work after Metro Manila escalated to Alert Level 3 due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Office of the Secretary-General (OSG) said. In a memorandum dated Jan. 3, the OSG released the terms…