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CALL FOR APPLICANTS 📢
The Flame, the official student publication of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, is looking for new writers, photographers and artists.
This is open to all bonafide Artlets of the University.
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LOOK: Jollibee stops for the UST noon prayer. |
@TheFlame_SLAM
#USTPaskuhan2022
#BalikTanawSaUST
#abTheFlame
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THE TIGER IS FREE! 🐯
The new UST tiger statue in Plaza Mayor is no longer barricaded.
Last week, the University barricaded the statue due to students putting coins and other memorabilia on its mouth, making it a "wishing well" during the preliminary exams.
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'NATAPAKAN 'YUNG PAGKA-JOURNALIST KO'
WATCH: Former TomasinoWeb adviser Leo Laparan II talks about the takedown of the photo of two information and communication technology students that raised concerns from some UST administrators.
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NEWS UPDATE: UST media entity TomasinoWeb and its former adviser Leo Laparan II have been invited by Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel to attend his privilege speech that will touch on media censorship during the plenary session at the House of Representatives today, Feb. 26.
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#EDITORIAL
: If you disagree, feel free to bash us. Don’t worry; we will neither threaten you nor force you to delete your posts critical of us.
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BREAKING: The Office for Student Affairs (OSA) dangles the possibility of
canceling the Faculty of Arts and Letters' (AB) concert to preempt possible protests against the takedown of the 7-Eleven photo of TomasinoWeb, multiple sources tell The Flame.
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WATCH: UST celebrates the new Thomasian lawyers led by Bar topnotcher Ephraim Bie through a fireworks display on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Video by Joss Gabriel Oliveros/ THE FLAME
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LOOK: Panday Sining UST held a busking session across the UST P. Noval gate to raise funds for jeep drivers who will be affected by the traditional jeepney phaseout.
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THE ADVISER of TomasinoWeb resigned from his post as he slammed what he called “censorship” from some UST administrators, resulting in the temporary halting of the campus media entity’s social media operations.
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'GRATEFUL AND HONORED'
WATCH: UST team captain Detdet Pepito emphasizes the Tigresses' team effort and hardwork in their hard-fought victory over the defending champions DLSU Lady Spikers.
#UAAPSeason86
#UAAPFinalFour
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PASKO NA SA UST!🎄🎆
The University held the first ever in-person Agape since the pandemic. The celebration featured the opening of Christmas lights and decorations to mark the beginning of Paskuhan 2022.
#BalikTanawSaUST
#Paskuhan2022
#ABTheFlame
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BREAKING: The UST Miguel de Benavides Library will be returning to its pre-pandemic operating hours, 8 a.m to 8 p.m from Monday to Saturday, in the academic year 2023-2024, UST chief librarian Maria Cecilia Lobo tells The Flame.
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Student activists light candles to criticize what they described as “censorship” imposed on TomasinoWeb in front of UST Gate 7 at Padre Noval St. on Monday, Feb 19.
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LOOK: Thomasians gather at the UST Grandstand for a “Black Mask” protest against what they called “repression” of students’ rights on Friday, Feb. 23.
Photos by Ryla Tuazon/THE FLAME
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'ALL PLAYED WELL'
WATCH: UST setter Cassie Carballo shares that all Tigresses who played have contributed in today's win against the UP Fighting Maroons despite the absence of key players Angge Poyos and Em Banagua.
#UAAPSeason86
#FuelingTheFuture
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AGAPE IS COMING! 🍽️🎸
LOOK: Preparations for the upcoming AGAPE and Christmas concert on Dec. 2 are underway at the Plaza Mayor.
The lighting of Christmas decorations will occur on the same day to kick off the Paskuhan festivities.
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'NO COMPLACENCY'
WATCH: Rookie ace Angge Poyos is eager to work hard for the UAAP Season 86 semi-finals after a four-set victory against the DLSU Lady Spikers on Saturday.
Poyos produced 22 points built on 18 attacks, three blocks and an ace.
#UAAPSeason86
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@BINI_ph
@TheFlame_SLAM
Pinoy pop girl group BINI hypes the Thomasian crowd, opening their performance with their track Strings. |
@TheFlame_SLAM
#ThomasianWelcomeParty2023
#ABTheFlame
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'KAMI PA RIN 'TO'
WATCH: Xyza Gula shares that the UST Golden Tigresses' enjoyment on the court is a key factor in their win against the FEU Lady Tamaraws.
Gula hailed as the player of the game with 13 points, including 12 attacks and one ace.
#UAAPSeason86
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UST Department of Journalism chair Asst. Prof. Felipe Salvosa II expressed support for journalism senior Geiron Jeff Ocampo, who was severely criticized for his piece about BINI published at pop culture website InqPOP.
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LENI ARRIVES AT UST
WATCH: Former Philippine vice president and lawyer Leni Robredo meets University officials and Asian studies professors, including Artlets Dean Prof. Melanie Turingan, at the UST Frassati building on Friday, April 6.
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LOOK: University of Santo Tomas Hospital healthcare workers hold a rally along Lacson Ave. on Thursday, June 1, to criticize the Department of Health over the delayed release of their health emergency allowance.
Photos by Patrick Miguel/THE FLAME
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'PAPALAG KAMI' 🫡
WATCH: Jonna Perdido attributes the Golden Tigresses' unwavering trust in each other and positive attitude throughout the game for their win against the defending champions DLSU Lady Spikers.
#UAAPSeason86
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@TheFlame_SLAM
@bgyo_ph
BGYO wraps up the Welcome Party as they perform their song Tumitigil Ang Mundo, bringing the crowd along. |
@TheFlame_SLAM
#ThomasianWelcomeParty2023
#ABTheFlame
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BREAKING: Days ahead of the filing of COCs for
#ABHalalan2019
, an impeachment case was filed against ABSC President Rafael Arellano by a group of Artlets according to the Board of Majors.
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READ: UST will not yet adopt purely onsite learning next academic year, general guidelines released by the
the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs�� showed.
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LOOK: Decorations for this year’s Paskuhan festivities were assembled at the UST Main Building and Plaza Mayor.
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NOW: Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel delivers his privilege speech about student welfare at the House of Representatives.
Manuel begins his speech by touching on TomasinoWeb's now-deleted photo of two Thomasians in their type B uniform entering a 7-Eleven store in UST.
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Ulan: A Force of Nature
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JUST IN: The University of Santo Tomas still fails to secure a ranking at the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings but was granted a "Reporter" status.
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HAPPENING NOW: The unveiling of the new tiger statue and UST block letters.
#ABTheFlame
#BalikUSTe
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JUST IN: UST top administrators confirm to The Flame that the University will apply for limited face-to-face classes before December.
Full story to follow.
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WATCH: Mikha Lim of Pinoy Pop girl group
@BINI_ph
wishes luck to her sister and all Thomasian freshmen in their college journey.
Lim says her sister is currently a first-year student at UST.
#ThomasianWelcomeParty2023
#ABTheFlame
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LOOK: Student activists hold a prayer vigil outside Gate 4 of UST on Friday, Feb. 23, amid controversies stemming from the takedown of a TomasinoWeb photo and the issuance of a show-cause letter asking a student why she joined an organization not recognized by the university.
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'ELITISM'
READ: The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines criticizes the UST administration for the takedown of a "harmless photograph," saying it is an act of censorship.
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PASKUHAN NA NA NA 🎄✨
The University of Santo Tomas celebrates the grand Paskuhan concert on Thursday, Dec. 21, with performances from various bands and artists.
A total of 39,638 participants attended the event.
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BINI returns on stage, performing to a remixed version of Barbie World sung by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice. |
@TheFlame_MGP
#ThomasianWelcomeParty2023
#ABTheFlame
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Students mobilize from UST Gate 3 at España to Gate 7 at Padre Noval St. on Wednesday, Feb. 21 to criticize the Office of Student Affairs' (OSA) issuance of a show cause notice to Panday Sining UST chairperson Raven Racelis and the take down of TomasinoWeb's 7Eleven photo.
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THINK GREEN 🌿🍽️
Are you Agape-ready? Here's how you can help reduce solid and food waste during Agape 2022.
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WATCH: Thomasians at the St. Raymund de Peñafort building cheer as the UST Growling Tigresses defeated the reigning champion NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Video by Mariane Ysabella Pante/ THE FLAME
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BGYO, dubbed as the Aces of Pinoy pop, hooks the crowd with their opening song Magnet. |
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#ThomasianWelcomeParty2023
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CHERISH THE MOMENT.
@BINI_ph
encourages the Artlet community to strive for the best and appreciate the opportunities they have in their college years.
#ThomasianWelcomeParty2023
#ABTheFlame
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WATCH: Bar topnotcher and Artlets alumnus Ephraim Bie says he is happy to bring pride to UST.
The University celebrated his achievement through a fireworks display on Tuesday, Dec 5.
Interview by Franz Martin Dizon/ THE FLAME
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‘THERE IS ACHIEVEMENT IN SERVICE’
WATCH: Bar passer and former UST Central Student Council president Nathan Agustin says leadership and law school are compatible.
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WATCH: Thomasian Olympian pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena receives a warm welcome from the Office of Public Affairs Director Michaela Lagniton and the Yellow Jackets upon his arrival at the University of Santo Tomas on Thursday, Sept. 12.
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JUST IN: The final number of Thomasian attendees in this year’s Paskuhan concert is 39,638, lower than last year’s 51,845, according to the UST Safety and Security Office.
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@BINI_ph
@TheFlame_SLAM
BINI bids farewell to the Thomasian crowd with their hit song Na Na Na. |
@TheFlame_SLAM
#ThomasianWelcomeParty2023
#ABTheFlame
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LOOK: The University of Santo Tomas lights the Manila campus on Friday with Super Mario-themed decorations to start the month-long Paskuhan festivities.
Photos by John Martin Revilla/THE FLAME
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BREAKING: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has instructed higher education institutions (HEIs) to adopt full onsite or hybrid learning for the second semester of academic year 2022 to 2023.
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LOOK: Activist groups gather at España Blvd. to fight for women's rights during the National Women's Day on Friday, March 8.
Photos by John Martin Revilla/ THE FLAME
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Filipino girl group BINI conducts its soundcheck for their Paskuhan performance. The girl group is the last performer for this year’s concert. |
@TheFlame_MGP
#USTPaskuhan2023
#ABTheFlame
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@TheFlame_SLAM
@trisha_theflame
@TheFlame_MGP
WATCH: Moments before the Thomasian Welcome Party 2023, Pinoy Pop group BGYO says they feel honored to be invited to perform in UST, saying they have been wanting to perform live for the "supportive" Thomasians.
#ThomasianWelcomeParty2023
#ABTheFlame
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Know more about the Faculty of Arts and Letters in the Flame's ABOUT AB.
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COINCIDENCE?
In 2013, Bar topnotcher and Artlets alumnus Ephraim Bie wrote about earthquake risks in Metro Manila as an issues writer of The Flame.
A strong quake was felt in the capital region on the same day the Supreme Court announced the results of the Bar examination.
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READ: Daily accomplishment of the health declaration form via ThOMedSS (Thomasian Online Medical Services and Support) will no longer be required, except for individuals displaying COVID-19 symptoms, a memorandum released by the Office of the Secretary-General showed.
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WATCH: Several Thomasians protest against Mandatory ROTC in front of the P. Noval Gate Friday afternoon. The protest was stopped by the security guards and only lasted for less than a minute.
Video by Von Zyron Alimorong/THE FLAME
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READ: The UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) Board of Majors criticizes the University administration for ordering the takedown of TomasinoWeb’s 7-Eleven photo.
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In The Flame's Edad Treinta y siete documentary, Assoc. Prof. Maria Eloisa De Castro said that Filipinos' lives today would not be the same without the ideas of EDSA I, urging Filipinos to defend the ideas of "equality," "justice," "freedom," and freedom of the press.
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WATCH: Protesters begin to march toward Liwasang Bonifacio, after the protest in front of the Comelec headquarters.
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Former TomasinoWeb adviser Leo Laparan II says University officials “forced” the campus media organization to take down its photo of information and communication technology students in their type B uniform.
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@TheFlame_SLAM
@trisha_theflame
@TheFlame_MGP
BGYO congratulates the first-year students for passing the entrance exams, saying they are "proud" of the Thomasians' future achievements.
#ThomasianWelcomeParty2023
#ABTheFlame
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WATCH: The University of Santo Tomas exhibits a Voltes V and K-pop themed fireworks display during the Baccalaureate Mass celebration on Tuesday, May 30.
Video by Micah Pascua/ THE FLAME
#ABTheFlame
#USTBaccMass2023
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Sheena of BINI joins the TikTok dance trend during the girl group's Paskuhan performance soundcheck. |
@MGP_TheFlame
#USTPaskuhan2023
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LOOK: The UST Political Science Forum is one with the people who cry sympathy and justice for the death of its alumnus Horacio Castillo III.
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Artlet and legal management junior Ierathel "Uno" Tabuno has been officially declared the new Central Student Council (CSC) president for academic year 2023-2024.
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BUMALIK ANG KORONA SA ESPAÑA! 👑🐅
After 17 years, the UST Growling Tigresses dethrone the seven-time defending champion NU Lady Bulldogs, 71-69, in Game 3 of the
#UAAPSeason86
women's basketball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
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TIGRESSES STAY HUNGRY DESPITE SWEEP
WATCH: UST setter Cassie Carballo says the Golden Tigresses are not getting complacent after finishing the first round of the
#UAAPSeason86
women's volleyball tourney with a 7-0 record.
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LOOK: Jeepney drivers, operators, and other activist groups hold a transport strike in PhilCoA, Quezon city, to protest the national government's implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program today, March 6.
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JUST IN: UST Journalism graduate and The Flame alumnus Ephraim Bie is this year's Bar exams topnotcher, the Supreme Court announced on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Bie graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Letters in 2015.
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JUST IN: Artlet alumna Mary Angelique Manto made it as the second runner-up of the 2023
#MissUniversePhilippines
.
(Photo from Angelique Manto's official Facebook page)
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BREAKING: A total of 665 Artlets will graduate with Latin honors this year, based on the graduation program released by the dean's office.
Of the honor students, 404 will graduate cum laude, 239 will finish magna cum laude and 22 will graduate summa cum laude.
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BINI rehearses one of its hit songs, "Lagi," during its soundcheck at the UST grandstand. |
@TheFlame_SLAM
#USTPaskuhan2023
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@martin_theflame
BINI returns for its encore stage, performing "No Fear" to close out the Paskuhan concert. |
@TheFlame_SLAM
#USTPaskuhan2023
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WATCH: Artlet Raven Racelis urges fellow Thomasians to stand against the implementation of mandatory ROTC, citing Mark Chua's case as an example of the ROTC's violent history.
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JUST IN: Communication and Journalism programs would be prioritized once the government allows the resumption of face-to-face classes in the University, Faculty of Arts and Letters Dean Marilu Madrunio said.
This is a developing story.
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Know more about the Faculty of Arts and Letters in the Flame's ABOUT AB.
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BREAKING: Three minutes before the end of the certificate of candidacy filing, Artlets Student Council Vice President External Ierathel Tabuno files her candidacy for the position of UST Central Student Council president. |
@imerinechan
#ABTheFlame
#USTHalalan2023
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THE STAGE IS SET 🌟🍔🎤
The UST Plaza Mayor is set for the Agape festivities and
Christmas gala concert on Friday, Dec. 2.
Photos by Ethan Cardaño/ THE FLAME
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LOOK: UST Central Student Council auditor and Artlet Dale Marollano has resigned due to what he described as a “restrictive system.”
(Photo from Dale Marollano's Facebook page)
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WATCH: UST opposite hitter Reg Jurado stresses the importance of trusting the system following their dramatic five-set victory versus Ateneo.
#UAAPSeason86
#FuelingTheFuture
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THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas will no longer require Thomasians to declare their health status daily, except for those displaying COVID-19 symptoms, according to a memorandum released by the Office of the Secretary-General.
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Know more about the Faculty of Arts and Letters in the Flame's ABOUT AB.
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MANG TOOTZ FINDS A NEW HOME
#FOCUS
: Jossa Vergara, the 30-year-old daughter of the owner and current manager of Mang Tootz Food House, beams with pride in front of their new location on J. Barlin St. in Sampaloc, Manila.
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ADVISORY: The UST Museum will offer free admission for non-Thomasians in October in observance of the Museum and Galleries Month.
Visitors will be asked to present their valid identification and vaccination cards upon entry.
(Source: UST Museum)
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LOOK: Students from various U-Belt schools gather at Morayta, Manila to protest against the Mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (MROTC) today, Dec. 6.
Photos by Von Zyron Alimorong/THE FLAME
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JUST IN: The Journalism and Communication Arts programs are set to have their face-to-face classes this academic year, AB Dean Marilu Madrunio tells The Flame.
Story to follow.
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ANG 'WHAT IF' NG MGA TOMASINO 🤩
The University of Santo Tomas ended the month-long Paskuhan festivities with an in-person Paskuhan concert, the first since the pandemic, on Monday, Dec. 19.
FULL ALBUM:
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NEWS UPDATE: Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel files a house resolution to probe the TomasinoWeb censorship and other incidents of "democratic rights violation in UST” today, March 11.
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Thomasians rain cheers as the Salinggawi Dance Troupe completes
#UAAP85CDC
routine. |
@TheFlame_SLAM
#jUSTDance
#PawsUpTigers
#UAAPSeason85
#UAAPCDC2022
#ABTheFlame
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FINISHING STRONG! 🐅🎆
More than 9,000 graduating Thomasians of Batch 2023 celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass at the UST open field on Tuesday, May 30.
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FACES OF DAPITAN
“What is the secret of your relationship?”
“CTRL, ‘yun ‘yung keyword para sa amin. C for commitment, T for trust, R for respect, and L for limitations. Kailangan alam namin iyon para tumagal ‘yung relationship.”
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Know more about the Faculty of Arts and Letters in the Flame’s ABOUT AB.
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BREAKING: The AB Comelec has suspended the certificate of candidacy of president-elect Timothy Santiago, internal vice-presidential candidate Josh Moncayo, external vice-presidential elect John Matthew Enriquez, and secretary-elect Hannah Calara [...]
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FACES OF DAPITAN
"Namiss niyo po ba ang mga estudyante?"
"Oo, Sobra! [...] Okay sa amin na magsibalikan na sila kasi magkaroroon na kami ng pasok na regular. Sobrang excited nga rin kami kahit hindi kami yung g-graduate eh."
- Albert Chavez (left) & James Malagueño (right)
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JUST IN: Communication arts major Kassie Gormley (
@olympictalker
) is the new game announcer for
#UAAPSeason81
women’s volleyball.
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'REPRESSIVE, ARBITRARY, OUTDATED POLICIES'
READ: UST alumni launch a website to back TomasinoWeb, saying the takedown of the photo of information and computing sciences students is "part of a systemic problem of campus repression."
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NEWS UPDATE: UST will push through with onsite graduation ceremonies despite the rising number of COVID-19 infections in the country, the Office of the Secretary-General tells The Flame.
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The Flame compiled information from Saturday to Thursday to give you a timeline of Horacio Castillo III's case.
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VOX POPULI: Every Feb. 25, the Philippines commemorates the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, which ousted the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and restored the country's democratic government.
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