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UST Political Science chair: NTF-ELCAC not directly involved in ‘terror grooming’ forum

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Oct

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UST Political Science chair: NTF-ELCAC not directly involved in ‘terror grooming’ forum

FOLLOWING CONCERNS on the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict’s (NTF-ELCAC) participation in an upcoming forum in UST, the Political Science department chair clarified that he was not informed of the agency’s role in the event. The concerns came after activist groups in UST released statements, claiming…

UST Communication chair joins int’l advising body for sustainable development policies

30

Oct

By Ariza Marie Llorca

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UST Communication chair joins int’l advising body for sustainable development policies

THE HEAD of the UST Communication department has been appointed to the International Science Council’s (ISC) steering group for its social science program, which seeks to boost the field’s visibility in crafting national policies for sustainable development. Prof. Joyce Arriola is among the 18 scholars from various countries selected to…

Three Artlets reap EJAP awards for business journalism

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Oct

By Mei Lin Weng

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Three Artlets reap EJAP awards for business journalism

THREE JOURNALISM alumni from UST were recognized in the 34th Business Journalism Awards of the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP). Meg Adonis from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jasper Arcalas of The Philippine Star and BusinessMirror’s Lorenz Marasigan bagged awards for reporters in their respective beats on Friday, Oct. 24. Adonis, who graduated in…

UST JHS imposes academic break after rise in sick students, faculty

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Oct

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST JHS imposes academic break after rise in sick students, faculty

THE UST Junior High School (JHS) has implemented a three-day health and academic break due to an uptick in cases of flu-like symptoms among its students and faculty. In a letter addressed to guardians and students, the JHS administration announced that classes from Oct. 7 to 9 would shift to an…

Non-Thomasians given a taste of cherished UST traditions in dazzling UAAP opener

28

Sep

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas, Veancy Palad and Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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Non-Thomasians given a taste of cherished UST traditions in dazzling UAAP opener

THE ICONIC Paskuhan came early in España and brought cheers not just to Thomasians, but also to athletes and coaches from seven other schools as the festivity became the inspiration for the UAAP Season 88 grand opening rites last Sept. 19. After nearly a decade, UST took on the hosting…

AB assistant dean elected trustee-at-large of PH’s oldest psychological association

27

Sep

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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AB assistant dean elected trustee-at-large of PH’s oldest psychological association

THE ASSISTANT dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) has been reelected trustee-at-large of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP), a professional group of specialists that seeks to promote human and social development. Assoc. Prof. John Manuel Kliatchko is among the six newly-elected members of the PAP…

Thomasian painter Angelito Antonio, one of PH’s modern art masters, dies at 86

26

Sep

By Ron Kyle Gabrielle Reyes

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Thomasian painter Angelito Antonio, one of PH’s modern art masters, dies at 86

THOMASIAN CUBIST Angelito “Mang Lito” Antonio, one of the Filipino artists who pioneered modern art in the country, has passed away at the age of 86. Antonio died on Thursday, Sept. 24, following an accidental fall and complications attributed to pneumonia, his daughter Fatima Baquiran confirmed to The Flame. “Throughout…

Repetition builds virtues that strengthen character, UAAP athletes told

20

Sep

By The Flame News

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Repetition builds virtues that strengthen character, UAAP athletes told

STUDENT-ATHLETES must draw strength from the Lord and commit to repetition and routine to build virtue and overcome external pressures, a priest said. As the fierce competition of the UAAP season draws near, Fr. Filemon Dela Cruz, O.P. reminded student-athletes that true victory is about winning their individual battles, an…

UST joins calls against flood control anomalies,

18

Sep

By Sheridan Joy Delfino

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UST joins calls against flood control anomalies,

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) has joined the country’s educational institutions in denouncing the alleged multi-billion peso corruption surrounding flood control projects. In a statement released on Sept. 17, UST said corruption behind the “ghost” flood control projects was not merely an issue of bad governance, but a betrayal…

UST places third among PH teams in ASEAN investment contest

14

Sep

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST places third among PH teams in ASEAN investment contest

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas’ delegation ranked third among Philippine teams in an investment competition held by a Singaporean financial firm and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The ThomASEAN Traders, which consists of four students from the UST Commerce and Business Administration, finished second runner-up in the Philippine leg of…