University of Santo Tomas

06

Dec

By Trisha Tamio

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Artlets student wins ASEAN business pitch tilt

AN ARTLETS junior made his mark on the international stage after winning a regional business pitch competition in Thailand with a sealant crafted from improperly discarded motor oil. Third-year Asian Studies student Sean Matthew Parra and his three teammates pitched their winning project to industry experts on Nov. 27, which…

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06

Dec

By Nitya Aku

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Free one-year Gemini Pro access offered to Thomasians

THOMASIAN STUDENTS may now avail a free one-year subscription to Gemini Pro, Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) model. Google’s offer, which is available until Dec. 9, includes Pro access to advanced AI tools and other benefits, such as Gemini 3 Pro for deep learning, NotebookLM for research support, Veo 3 for…

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05

Dec

By The Flame News

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More than half of Filipinos back anti-corruption protests – survey

AS THE flood control scandal rages on, a nationwide poll indicated that more than half of Filipinos support the protests condemning government corruption and calling for accountability for those behind the anomalies. WR Numero’s latest Philippine Public Opinion Monitor found 53% of Filipinos across all demographics expressing solidarity with anti-corruption…

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04

Dec

By The Flame News

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Two UST professors elected to key NCCA posts

TWO PROFESSORS of the UST College of Education were elected to the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA), a policy-making body and agency that aims to promote, develop and preserve the country’s arts and culture. Asst. Prof. Alvin Ringgo Reyes and Prof. Roberto Ampil will serve as secretary of…

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29

Nov

By Ariza Marie Llorca

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NRCP invites young researchers to seek funding, guidance under its programs

THE NATIONAL Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) has called on scholars to join its initiatives designed to “build a pipeline” of young Filipino researchers who could eventually become mentors. During the council’s forum at UST, the head of the NRCP introduced several capability-building programs aimed at providing financial support…

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25

Nov

By Samaya Ty

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AB provides training on AI tools Gemini Pro and NotebookLM

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) recently conducted a Google AI (artificial intelligence) Pro training to acquaint students with the responsible use of generative AI in academic work. The online workshop came more than a month after UST’s rollout of an AI policy manual covering all research activities in…

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24

Nov

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST sets moratorium on major renovations for next year

NO MAJOR renovations will be undertaken in UST for the academic year 2026-2027 as the University strives to ensure the financial sustainability of its resources. A letter by the Office of the Secretary General (OSG) dated Nov. 22 informed the University’s unit heads of the resolution to temporarily halt such projects, which…

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22

Nov

By Mei Lin Weng

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Paskuhan to celebrate God’s light in a nation facing darkness, corruption

THE TRADITIONAL Paskuhan will highlight Christmas and God as a source of hope for Filipinos “growing weary” of rampant corruption, according to a circular from the UST secretary general. The lighting of the Manila campus on Nov. 28 will mark the start of the Paskuhan season, which will carry the…

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21

Nov

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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PH universities lack research impact, need deeper structural support – Int’l ranking body

PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITIES underperformed in research productivity and citation impact as they face “structural challenges,” according to London-based higher education ranking body Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). While the number of Philippine universities in the QS World rankings rose from four in 2022 to six in 2026, the country still struggles to scale up…

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20

Nov

By Kayla Pauline Gonzalez

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UST still the best PH school in THE Interdisciplinary Rankings 2026

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas remained the top Philippine school despite dropping from its overall placement in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR). Only the same two Philippine universities earned a spot in the latest assessment, while 23 other schools in the country settled for a “Reporter”…

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