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Oct

UST alumni urge rector to uphold the rights of suspended student activists

FIFTY-EIGHT Thomasian alumni have urged UST Rector Fr. Richard Ang, O.P. to protect the four student activists who were suspended over a protest against a military exhibit on campus last April. In an open letter posted on Facebook on Oct. 19 by Thomasian poet and activist Angelo Suarez, the alumni…

Mixed methods research pioneer urges Filipinos to adopt integrated approach

Oct

By Charmaine Delos Santos

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Mixed methods research pioneer urges Filipinos to adopt integrated approach

FILIPINO RESEARCHERS must adopt mixed methods more frequently to better understand complex problems, a research scientist said in a recent forum held in UST. John Creswell, a pioneer in mixed methods research, said the process combines quantitative and qualitative methodologies by integrating numerical data and perspectives to develop a deep…

Five Artlets alumni among distinguished Thomasian awardees

Oct

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Five Artlets alumni among distinguished Thomasian awardees

FIVE ARTLETS alumni are among the 61 awardees to be recognized during the 11th Distinguished Thomasian Alumni Awards on Nov. 27. The Faculty of Arts and Letters graduates who will be honored during the event are Julianito “Boy” Villasanta and Ferdinand Laureta of the UST Philets and Artlets Alumni Association…

Himig Tomasino to return for 30th anniversary after seven-year hiatus

Oct

By Nitya Aku

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Himig Tomasino to return for 30th anniversary after seven-year hiatus

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas Student Organizations Coordinating Council (UST SOCC) will revive the intercollegiate choir competition Himig Tomasino in April next year to mark its 30th anniversary. The SOCC said it aims to reignite the University’s choral tradition following a decline in recognized campus choirs because of the COVID-19…

UST continues remote setup for office work every Monday to conserve energy

Oct

By Enoch Lacanienta

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UST continues remote setup for office work every Monday to conserve energy

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) will continue its work-from-home arrangements every Monday for administrative units as part of its ongoing energy conservation measures, effective Oct. 12 “The University hereby adopts a revised Monday work arrangement that balances energy conservation with the uninterrupted delivery of services,” an Oct. 9 memorandum…

Artlets instructor, alumnus reap plums at F. Sionil Jose Young Writers Awards

Oct

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Artlets instructor, alumnus reap plums at F. Sionil Jose Young Writers Awards

TWO ARTLETS emerged as winners of the Filipino short story category at the 2026 F. Sionil Jose Young Writers Awards, a literary contest named after National Artist for Literature and former Thomasian F. Sionil Jose to uphold the legacy he left on Philippine literature. Creative Writing faculty Benjamin Gutierrez won…

UST CSC appeals to Pope Leo XIV over sanctions vs. four Thomasian activists

Oct

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UST CSC appeals to Pope Leo XIV over sanctions vs. four Thomasian activists

The UST Central Student Council (CSC) has appealed to Pope Leo XIV to address concerns over alleged repression at the Catholic university, citing the disciplinary sanctions UST imposed on four Thomasian activists who protested against the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) exhibit on campus in April. “We do not ask the…

Polish president visits UST during first PH state visit

Oct

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Polish president visits UST during first PH state visit

THE PHILIPPINES’ security concerns in the maritime domain provide a basis for deeper cooperation with Poland as the two countries share common values and interests, Polish President Karol Nawrocki said. According to Nawrocki, actions that undermine sovereign rights and freedom of navigation could destabilize the region and disrupt European trade.…

UST ranks third in 2027 THE World Rankings, leads PH universities in international outlook

Sep

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UST ranks third in 2027 THE World Rankings, leads PH universities in international outlook

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) placed third in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and emerged as the country’s leading higher education institution in terms of international outlook. The University claimed sole possession of third place after landing in the 1601–1800 bracket with an overall score…

Perdido’s homecoming steals spotlight as Tigresses prevail in UAAP kickoff closer

Sep

By Lorenzo Sebastian Amoroso

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Perdido’s homecoming steals spotlight as Tigresses prevail in UAAP kickoff closer

THE UST Golden Tigresses capped the UAAP Season 89 Kickoff Party on a high note, outplaying the Farm Fresh Foxies in four sets, 18–25, 25–21, 25–16, 25–20, on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Quadricentennial Pavilion. Former Golden Tigress winger and 2026 PVL sixth overall pick Jonna Perdido made her return…