UST Facilities Management Office Archives

Dec

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…

Solar-powered charging hubs to be installed in UST gazebos

May

By Trisha Tamio

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Solar-powered charging hubs to be installed in UST gazebos

THOMASIANS WILL soon experience greater flexibility in using their mobile devices for studying as UST plans to install solar charging stations in gazebos around the campus. The stations may be used by all Thomasians for free and will cater to mobile and small-scale devices, the UST Facilities Management Office (FMO)…

Motion sensor lights to be installed in all UST restrooms, streetlights

Apr

By Trisha Tamio

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Motion sensor lights to be installed in all UST restrooms, streetlights

THOMASIANS MAY soon walk through campus grounds with automatic light fixtures as the University is planning to install motion sensor lights in all its public restrooms and streetlights to boost its energy efficiency efforts. Installations of motion-activated lights in other shared spaces, such as classrooms and offices, may also be…

UST Paskuhan fireworks to echo calls for discipline, ‘victory in defeat’ in line with Olympics theme

Dec

By Mei Lin Weng and Cali Asajar

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UST Paskuhan fireworks to echo calls for discipline, ‘victory in defeat’ in line with Olympics theme

THIS YEAR’S Paskuhan fireworks display will highlight the importance of discipline and persistence in enriching one’s journey to success, according to the director of the UST Facilities Management Office (FMO). Fr. Dexter Austria, O.P. said the fireworks show would be accompanied by a medley of songs that tackle how failure…

No fire in Tan Yan Kee contrary to inspector’s preliminary report, says FMO

Aug

By Christian Querol

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No fire in Tan Yan Kee contrary to inspector’s preliminary report, says FMO

(Updated as of 12:05 a.m.) CONTRARY TO a preliminary report from one of the inspectors, no fire erupted at the third floor of the Tan Yan Kee building since the explosion was only “isolated” in the circuit breaker, UST Facilities Management Office Director Fr. Dexter Austria, O.P. said. An aircon…

UST to place Baybayin in campus signages, install interactive QR codes in buildings

Aug

By Trisha Tamio

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UST to place Baybayin in campus signages, install interactive QR codes in buildings

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas aims to incorporate Baybayin in all safety and street signs around the campus to help revitalize the Philippines' cultural identity, its facilities management chief said. UST Facilities Management Office (FMO) Director Fr. Dexter Austria, O.P. said directional signages containing the traditional script are expected to be…

UST places then removes ‘prototype’ Baybayin street signs

Jul

By The Flame News

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UST places then removes ‘prototype’ Baybayin street signs

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas has drawn criticism over the incorrect use of Baybayin in street signs that officials claimed are just initial designs for a project. The signs containing the supposed Baybayin equivalent of street names were seen by students as early as yesterday and immediately made rounds online.…