University of Santo Tomas

25

Jan

By Nitya Aku

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UST Library to enhance security measures after several reports of lost items

THE MIGUEL de Benavides Library will strengthen its security measures after logging five missing “major items” last December that raised concerns on the area’s safety, according to the head librarian. Following the “unusual” uptick in lost items, which included gadgets, Chief Librarian Maria Cecilia Lobo said the library would increase…

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21

Jan

By Ariza Marie Llorca

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UST gears up for ‘Big One,’ eyes campus-wide earthquake drill

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas is planning to hold a campus-wide earthquake drill that includes the UST Hospital as part of its preparations for “The Big One,” a catastrophic earthquake that may hit Metro Manila. Following the completion of various disaster readiness drills for UST’s individual academic units, preparations are…

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21

Jan

By Samaya Ty

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UST gains two new placements in 2026 THE world subject rankings but…

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) has doubled the number of its ranked subjects from last year by securing spots in four out of 11 disciplines in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. However, UST failed to meet THE’s eligibility criteria in the majority of…

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07

Jan

By The Flame Culture

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UST alumna is first female and foreign podium winner in South Korean talent show

LONG BEFORE the bright lights of a Seoul television studio found her, Gwyn’s spotlight was much smaller — a soft glow from a family karaoke machine inside a home in Quezon City. At three years old, while other toddlers were still learning their ABCs, Gwyneth Jearei “Gwyn” Dorado was already…

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28

Dec

By Betchemar Gonzales

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UST partners with Hungarian university for academic exchange, research collaboration

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) has partnered with one of Hungary's prestigious Catholic universities to boost academic and resource exchange. In a story posted on its Facebook page, the Philippine Embassy in Hungary announced that UST and Pázmány Péter Catholic University (PPKE) had signed a memorandum of understanding that would…

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24

Dec

By Alliya Jade Perez

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Thomasian who placed 8th in teachers board exam wants to ‘guide those who lack faith in themselves’

ONCE A quiet student who did not stand out, the Artlets alumna who emerged as one of the topnotchers in the recent Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) aspires to emulate the educators who helped her come out of her shell. Kyla Jane Purcil, who finished her English Language Studies…

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17

Dec

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST deploys temporary cell sites to boost network coverage in Paskuhan 2025

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas started deploying cell sites to facilitate better cellular network connections across various areas of the campus on Wednesday, Dec. 17, two days before  Paskuhan. The cell sites were previously used by the University to strengthen network coverage during University-wide events, such as the UAAP season…

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17

Dec

By Nitya Aku

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BINI, Ben&Ben, Zack Tabudlo, Rob Deniel, Amiel Sol to perform at Paskuhan 2025

FILIPINO CHART-TOPPING artists Ben&Ben, BINI and Zack Tabudlo are among those who will take center stage during this year’s grand Paskuhan concert. The musical acts will grace the much-awaited concert exclusive to Thomasians on Dec. 19 at the Grandstand, according to the UST Tiger TV Facebook page. Hitmakers Rob Deniel and Amiel…

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10

Dec

By Alliya Jade Perez

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Marcos appoints Journalism alumnus and former The Flame adviser to MTRCB

AN ARTLETS alumnus and former The Flame adviser has been appointed member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), a government agency that reviews films and shows for audience appropriateness. Thomasian journalist Nestor Cuartero was appointed to the board last Dec. 2, according to a letter signed by President…

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09

Dec

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST, Army to develop robot prototype for surveillance, field assessment

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas will collaborate with the Philippine Army to develop a prototype robot designed for surveillance, field assessment and operational safety support in the military’s various missions. UST’s Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences (RCNAS) will lead the prototype development of the SAFEGUARD Robot: Surveillance…

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