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UST Paskuhan 2024 festivities to start earlier than usual with theme of gratitude

14

Nov

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UST Paskuhan 2024 festivities to start earlier than usual with theme of gratitude

THIS YEAR’S Paskuhan festivities will center on instilling gratitude for Christ’s love to the world and will begin earlier than usual, with the traditional lighting of the UST Manila campus set on Nov. 29, according to a circular from the Office of the Secretary General. The circular dated Nov. 12…

26

Dec

By Alyanna Ysabel Sacramento

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The Lights at España

Why is it that most of us tend to prefer celebrating the season of Christmas at home? How is Christmas tied to the feeling of familiarity— to the touch of homely warmth, of hearth by the lanterns hanging at the entryways of our house? I had this thought during…

24

Dec

By Maria Althea Javier

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Blurred Lines

UNNOTICED, I brush against countless arms, like everyone’s fleeting youth colliding with the impending yuletide. The gossip interferes with the sound of bass guitars, and heavy thumps of drums become nuisances to the tenderness of everyone’s voice. I attempt to bump shoulders with everyone for a closer look, to see…

Early closing of UST gates during Paskuhan draws flak

21

Dec

By Justine Nicole Malonzo and Bless Aubrey Ogerio

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Early closing of UST gates during Paskuhan draws flak

UST SECURITY officials decided to close the University’s gates at 7 p.m. during the Paskuhan concert on Thursday, Dec. 21, drawing flak from students and alumni who sought to attend this year’s festivities. In a Facebook post, the UST Central Student Council (CSC) relayed the closing of the gates, a…

Outsiders still not allowed to attend UST Paskuhan concert

11

Nov

By Cali Asajar and Trisha Tamio

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Outsiders still not allowed to attend UST Paskuhan concert

THIS YEAR’S grand Paskuhan concert on Dec. 21 will still be exclusive to the Thomasian community, according to UST Secretary-General Fr. Louie Coronel, O.P. “[T]he members of the Thomasian community are invited (to the Christmas concert). However, for other activities such [as] Simbang Gabi [and] [e]xhibits…it is open for all,”…

FTV Episode 2: Towards a happy and thrifty holidays

25

Dec

By The Flame Issues

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FTV Episode 2: Towards a happy and thrifty holidays

For our second episode, we will discuss about the increasing consumerism among the youth and student budgeting tips this holiday season. Tune in and learn from this episode's guests, Asst. Prof. Elizabeth Viven Magbata and Artlet Student Council's tech and logistics director Danica Kate Alfonso. — Supervising Heads: Dawn Solano,…

23

Dec

By The Flame Issues

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VLOG POPULI: Christmas Wish

The Thomasian community is now in the holiday spirit. In this Vlog Populi Christmas special episode, The Flame asked Thomasians their grown-up Christmas wishes and hopes. Director: Axel Aldana and Bless Aubrey Ogerio Writers/Researchers: Pauline Nicole Bautista and Joss Gabriel Oliveros Voiceover Artist: Lyle Joseph Paraboles Videographer: Ethan Cardaño Animator:…

Munimuni relives the Paskuhan experience

20

Dec

By Patrick Miguel

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Munimuni relives the Paskuhan experience

IT WAS 2019, and despite the exhaustion from wrapping up the semester, Thomasians lined up outside the university gates. The sun was about to retire for the day and the Christmas lights glimmered brighter by the minute. Inside the university, a band stepped onto the stage, facing thousands of Thomasians…

Enliven the Christmas spirit with resourceful decorations

19

Dec

By John Patrick Magno Ranara

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Enliven the Christmas spirit with resourceful decorations

by JOHN PATRICK A. MAGNO RANARA THE START of Paskuhan is usually marked by the illuminating of Christmas decorations. From glittering lights and intricate ornaments to the towering Christmas tree in the University’s grandstand, these decorations are what make the Paskuhan event more enjoyable, said Andrew Joseph Chanco, a Theology…

Thomasian tales: Flashbacks on pre-pandemic Paskuhan moments

17

Dec

By The Flame Culture

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Thomasian tales: Flashbacks on pre-pandemic Paskuhan moments

RECOGNIZED as the most anticipated annual event for every Thomasian since 1991, the University's Paskuhan marks its 30th year with the theme ‘The Pilgrimage: Our road through trials, our road through triumph.’ The University invites Thomasians in its second virtual Paskuhan this year. The chief-of-staff of the University of Santo…