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CA now center of development; Philo, JRN, Lit retain accreditation status

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Dec

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CA now center of development; Philo, JRN, Lit retain accreditation status

THE COMMUNICATION Arts (CA) program of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) is now a center of development (COD), as declared by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd). As per CHEd Memorandum Order No. 38, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) is now at par with Miriam College and Ateneo…

12

Dec

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UnionBank CEO receives honorary degree

THE CHAIRMAN and chief executive officer (CEO) of UnionBank urged Thomasians to “teach young people by example and model by behavior” after receiving an honorary doctorate degree, honoris causa, from the University in recognition of his contributions in business and public service. “I urge you all to go forth, touch…

Thomasian interdisciplinary scholar dies at 77

10

Dec

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Thomasian interdisciplinary scholar dies at 77

THOMASIAN INTERDISCIPLINARY scholar Prof. Florentino Hornedo, Ph.D. passed away at the age of 77 yesterday. Hornedo was found lying unconscious in his room at St. Dominic College, Basco, Batanes and was immediately brought to the hospital. He was pronounced dead on arrival. An expert in the fields of political science,…

Place of philosophy in PH society challenged

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Nov

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Place of philosophy in PH society challenged

SCHOLARS CHALLENGED the role of philosophy as a tool in addressing societal issues in the contemporary Philippine context despite the absence of a concrete philosophical system from Filipinos in a forum titled “Dalumat 2015: Philosophy as a Catalyst in the Philippine Society” held Tuesday. Dr. Agustin Martin Rodriguez from the…

Artlets urged to pray for Maguindanao massacre victims

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Nov

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Artlets urged to pray for Maguindanao massacre victims

ARTLETS WERE encouraged to pray for the pursuit of justice for the victims of Maguindanao massacre in a commemoration mass held Monday. "We pray [for the] justice in our society and at the same time, we pray for a love that would heal all the hurts [and] all the inequities…

Scholars discuss Ricoeur’s philosophical views in int’l convention

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Nov

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Scholars discuss Ricoeur’s philosophical views in int’l convention

SCHOLARS FROM around the world gathered in the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to talk about the views and writings of late French philosopher Paul Ricoeur on politics, society, and religion in an international conference held Friday and Saturday. Prof. Boyd Blundell from the Loyola University of the United…

Relevance of critical theory in society discussed in forum

16

Nov

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Relevance of critical theory in society discussed in forum

THE CONNECTION between critical theory and public sphere was discussed in a public lecture titled “Critical Theory and Philippine Society: Perspectives from Inside Out/Outside In” Friday, at the Martyr’s Hall, as a commemoration of this year’s World Philosophy Day. Critical theory, as defined by Department of Philosophy Chair Dr. Paolo…

Performatura Festival 2015: Reviving and recognizing Filipino individuality

13

Nov

By The Flame Culture

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Performatura Festival 2015: Reviving and recognizing Filipino individuality

WHAT WOULD you give to learn about Philippine regional literature, witness ethnic song and dance performances, and have coffee with a national artist? Donating a book as a ticket to this kind of a three-day celebration was certainly on the bucket list. Literature and performing arts enthusiasts gathered at the…

08

Nov

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Thomasians support Lumads in forum

THOMASIANS SHOWED their support for the Lumads to fight for their rights and to end the killing of their fellow tribesmen in Mindanao in an advocacy forum and cultural presentation held Friday at the Benavides Auditorium. Asst. Prof. Mark Anthony Abenir, community development director of UST Simbahayan, upheld the University’s…

THE FLAME EXPLAINS: Why OSA wants uniform constitution for SCs, orgs

20

Oct

By The Flame Issues

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THE FLAME EXPLAINS: Why OSA wants uniform constitution for SCs, orgs

FROM STUDENT councils, interest organizations, and political parties, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) is home to an array of extra-curricular organizations that cater to Thomasians’ interests and need for holistic learning. Student leaders and concerned constituents have been in constant pursuit of amending their constitutions to adapt to the…