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Artlets-led party nearly sweeps 2026 UST Faculty Union polls

30

Apr

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Artlets-led party nearly sweeps 2026 UST Faculty Union polls

THE SULONG party dominated the 2026 UST Faculty Union (USTFU) election, winning all but the auditor position, the USTFU Central Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Thursday, April 30. Incumbent USTFU president Asst. Prof. Emerito Gonzales secured another term after defeating FAIR party candidate Prof. Revenendo Vargas of the Institute…

Candidates warn of ‘disenfranchisement’ in USTFU poll’s strictly onsite voting

26

Apr

By Sheridan Joy Delfino

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Candidates warn of ‘disenfranchisement’ in USTFU poll’s strictly onsite voting

CANDIDATES RUNNING in the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) elections accused the Commission on Elections (Comelec) of potentially disenfranchising teaching staff by maintaining a purely onsite voting system despite increased online work arrangements. USTFU secretary general candidate Katherine Alonday-Lactaoen slammed the Comelec’s decision to reject pleas for a hybrid election system,…

Outgoing USTFU chief wants next leaders to sustain union gains

14

Mar

By John Martin Revilla

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Outgoing USTFU chief wants next leaders to sustain union gains

THE OUTGOING president of the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) expressed hope that the next leaders would sustain and strengthen the gains achieved by the organization as his term nears its end. USTFU president Asst. Prof. Emerito Gonzales, who was elected in 2021, said future officers should continue advancing the union’s…

UST faculty union, admin to discuss ethical standards on outside employment

12

Nov

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST faculty union, admin to discuss ethical standards on outside employment

THE UST administration will meet with faculty members to address concerns over some provisions of the newly released Institutional Standards of Professional Ethics (ISPE) that supposedly conflict with the 2026 collective bargaining agreement (CBA). In a letter dated Nov. 7, UST Rector Fr. Richard Ang, O.P. said the administration is establishing a…

Faculty members should have a voice in shaping policies, USTFU president says

16

Aug

By Kayla Pauline Gonzalez

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Faculty members should have a voice in shaping policies, USTFU president says

THE RECOGNITION of educators’ contributions must extend beyond ceremonial awards and should be accompanied by "humane” working conditions and a say in determining policies, the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) president said. In his speech during the Dabgal ng UST Awards, USTFU president Asst. Prof. Emerito Gonzales said educators must be…

UST says no disruptions in campus operations despite deadlock in CBA talks

16

Mar

By Veancy Palad

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UST says no disruptions in campus operations despite deadlock in CBA talks

Classes and other campus operations won't be affected by the deadlock in the ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on the tuition hike share of faculty members, the UST administration said. “We assure the entire Thomasian community that this impasse will not disrupt classes or University operations,” the University said…

Philo prof wins Faculty union presidency

21

Feb

By Arthur Florence Jean Apostol and Marie Claire Lagrisola

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Philo prof wins Faculty union presidency

PHILOSOPHY PROFESSOR Emerito Gonzales has won the University of Santo Tomas Faculty Union’s (USTFU) presidency seat during the online polls for new leaders held last Feb. 15 to 17. Gonzales will serve as the USTFU president until 2026, replacing Dr. George Lim who has been president since 2011. USTFU is…

20

Dec

By The Flame News

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Three-unit incentive violates CBA, a “backdoor” negotiation, says ALFA president

ARTS AND Letters Faculty Association (ALFA) president alleged that the three-unit incentive chargeable to the tuition fee increase (TFI) share of faculty members and other Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) provisions were products of “backdoor” negotiations. ALFA President Danielito Jimenez filed a grievance complaint to Jose Ngo, University of Santo Tomas…