Dr. Meden Isaac-Lam, currently an Associate Professor at Purdue University in Northwest Indiana, USA, and an alumna of the UST BS Chemistry (Class of 1980) served as the esteemed speaker. Her captivating talk delved into the significance of chemistry in treating cancer and mental disorders.

Lam’s talk, titled “Chemistry Applications in Cancer and in Mental Disorder,” presented pioneering research that promises advances in two critical areas. Her lecture highlighted the synthesis of photosensitizers for potential use in photodynamic therapy (PDT). These synthesized compounds show promise in combating triple-negative breast and prostate cancers.

In addition, Lam discussed the application of chemistry in understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health concern for American military personnel. Her innovative use of magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy (MRI/MRS) revealed metabolic imbalances in specific brain regions of individuals with PTSD, shedding light on potential correlations between neurometabolites and the disorder’s severity.

The lecture, co-sponsored by the UST Department of Chemistry, the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences (RCNAS), and the UST Graduate School, drew an audience composed of BS Chemistry students, academic staff of the College of Science, researchers from RCNAS, and graduate students from the UST Graduate School.

The event served as a platform for highlighting the significant contribution of chemistry in addressing diverse health concerns. Additionally, it demonstrated the University’s dedication to promoting academic and scientific excellence through joint initiatives and by engaging notable alumni who have excelled in their chosen fields.

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UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard Ang, O.P., Ph.D., through a recorded message, warmly welcomed the performers and participants and expressed gratitude for the continued activities and sustained partnership with TECO over the years.

TECO Representative Mr. Wallace Minn-Gan Chow likewise acknowledged the support of the OCAC, TAI, and their various sponsors. He also thanked UST for hosting the event.

The almost three-hour show began with the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe who presented various Filipino dances including the Kalatong, Binasuan, and the Tinikling. Next was the University鈥檚 premiere mixed choral ensemble, the two-time winner of the highly-coveted Choir of the World Grand Prize-Luciano Pavarotti Trophy, the UST Singers, fresh from their 36th international concert tour. They sang Ifugao rice cake-making song Ahibakle, Way Over in Beulah Lan鈥�, and disco classic September.

In turn, the Cultural Goodwill Mission troupe of Taiwan鈥檚 OCAC sent on stage a dazzling lights and drums group, Huang Da-Yan鈥檚 crystal mirage and phantom rings, ballad diva Su Pei, master Diabolo (Chinese yoyo) performer Liao Yu-Han, Tu Wei-Cheng鈥檚 acrobatics, world magic champion Jeff Lee, pop singer Yvonne Jeng Yi who also sang a duet with TECO Representative Mr. Wallace Chow, and a recreation of the late Asian Pop Queen Teresa Teng鈥檚 performance through AI technology.

The 2023 PH-Taiwan Night is the fifth cultural experience jointly coordinated with TECO, the first having been in 2016 with the Taiwan Youth Ambassadors.

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UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard Ang, O.P., Ph.D., delivered the welcome remarks.

During the event, the members of NACPAE鈥檚 Board of Trustees were inducted with NACPAE Vice President for Professional Development Ms. Michelle Capistrano leading the oath taking. UST-AMV Assistant Dean Mr. Francisco Caliwan, Jr., also delivered his acceptance speech as the new NACPAE President.

Technical sessions included 鈥淭eaching in the digital age: How social media is reshaping today鈥檚 educational system鈥� with the UST Communications Bureau Director Mr. Philippe Jose S. Hernandez as the speaker.

Priory of St. Thomas Aquinas Prior Rev. Fr. Jes煤s M. Miranda, Jr., O.P., Ph.D. led the second technical session on 鈥淏uilding and sustaining engagement and commitment in the academe.鈥�

For the third technical session, a roundtable discussion on 鈥淒ay One competency requirements for entry-level CPAs: Are we meeting the industry expectations?鈥� was held. SGV & Co. Tax Partner Mr. Hentje Leo Lea帽o, SM Group VP for Controllership Ms. Consuelo Cadelina, and Government Association of CPAs Former President Mr. Wilfredo Agito served as the panel discussants representing the perspectives from public practice, commerce and industry practice, and government practice, respectively. Also sharing their insights were the Professional Regulatory Board Chairman Hon. Noe Qui帽anola, CHED Technical Panel Committee Chair Prof. Arnel Uy, and Philippine Institute of Certified Accountants Academy Committee Chair and UST-AMV College of Accountancy Dean Prof. Patricia Empleo, Ph.D.

On the same day, Real Excellence Online (REO) and NACPAE also signed a memorandum of agreement which saw the donation of P500,000 from REO to promote CPD activities and research programs of NACPAE.

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Asst. Prof. Benedict B. Parfan,  newly-appointed UST Publishing House Director, was appointed member of the National Book Development Trust Fund Advisory Committee. This committee’s primary responsibility is to oversee grant applications for government funding, facilitated through the National Book Development Board (NBDB).

Meanwhile, Mr. Mark Angeles from the Departamento ng Filipino who is also a Resident Fellow at CCWLS was awarded “Mananaysay ng Taon” by the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF). Angeles serves as the Director of Literature and Arts of Caloocan Historical and Cultural Studies Association, Inc.

Likewise, Asst. Prof. Jennifer Rebecca L. Ortuoste, Ph.D., another distinguished Resident Fellow of the CCWLS, has been elected to serve on the PEN Board of Directors. The Philippine PEN, a member of International PEN (Poets, Playwrights, Essayists, Novelists) has centers across 150 countries worldwide.

Another resident fellow, Assoc. Prof. Chuckberry Pascual, Ph.D., was included as a finalist for Pinakamahusay na Saliksik by the Sentro ng Wikang Filipino (SWF) for his work Ang Pagsasalin sa Ilustrado: Isang Awtokritisismo. Pascual teaches Literature and Creative Writing courses at the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters and the UST Graduate School.

Also showcasing Thomasian talent is Asst. Prof. Joel Toledo who was in Bellagio, in Northern Italy as part of The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Creative Arts Residency for a collaborative project with illustrator, Panch Alvarez. Their collaborative project, which ran from May to June, is a book of poems and illustrations called Seasonal Adversities. Seasonal Adversities seeks to expand the narrative on climate change鈥攁n environmental crisis felt globally with issues also affecting the Philippines鈥攐ne that encompasses both an ecocentric and anthropocentric aspect of the discourse. The project explores and hopes to capture the complexity of climate change through the unbounded lens of poetry and visual art, believing that both the sciences and the humanities have equal footing in conveying vital messages relating to the climate crisis.

These individuals’ achievements and appointments highlight the dynamism of Thomasian educators, further enriching the cultural tapestry of their respective fields and beyond.

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Now in its 29th year, the SLP-IN Summer School continues to advance the profession by fostering international collaboration, sharing cutting-edge research, and promoting excellence in clinical practice and education. The event brought together 72 students and 37 academic staff from all over the world. Participants had the opportunity to attend various interactive workshops, covering topics ranging from SLP contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, innovative technological applications in SLP, and exploring the impact of globalization on local SLP approaches. The weeklong sessions provided attendees with practical skills and knowledge that they could apply in their professional practice.

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The winning dishes were a display of Asian flavors namely: Thai Basil Chicken with Layered Squash Curry Puff for the appetizer, Chayote and Chicken in Herb Broth for soup, and Cereal Chicken and Shrimp with Nasi Goreng and Sambal Vegetables for the main course.

The student team was coached by Ms. Ramona Olga D. Ko and Mr. Reinald A. Andaya from the Department of Hospitality Management.

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Specifically, the team has been tasked to perform a multi-stakeholder research on the technological adoption of accounting professionals and accounting schools in the Philippines. Following a pragmatic paradigm, the researchers identified the determinants of technology adoption, as well the recurring themes in the adoption experience of Filipino accountants and accounting schools. This research work is part of a larger research project aiming to explore the technology adoption experience of accountants and accounting schools across the ASEAN Region. 

The AFA is an organization composed of the national professional accountancy organizations across jurisdictions in the ASEAN region. The research project is expected to conclude in September 2023.

Coinciding with this grant, Yabut now represents UST in the Philippine Sustainability Reporting Committee (PSRC) Technical Working Group. His role allows him to work with representatives from various accounting firms, sustainability report writers, and government representatives as PSRC members in developing the Philippine implementation guidelines pertinent to the Sustainability Standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board.

The PSRC assists the Financial and Sustainability Reporting Standards Council (FSRC) and the Philippine Regulatory Board of Accountancy, as the latter exercises its mandate to promulgate financial reporting standards in the Philippines.

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The competition unites students and academic staff across the THE-ICE network into teams in an innovative and exciting format that will test and develop their hospitality and tourism revenue management skills. Students are teamed up with others worldwide to increase international collaboration, share knowledge, and enhance team working. Each team has four or six students from two or three institutions. THE-ICE organizes the competition with Russell Partnership Technology and STR SHARE Center.

Pano was joined by Aaron Joseph C. Fandi帽o (Lyceum of the Philippines University) and Jeff Lander E. Fabilane (Far Eastern University) together with their Staff Advisor, Mr. Sebastian K眉chler from EHL Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality, Switzerland. The members of the team received a $AUS1500 bursary towards study offered by any member of THE-ICE,a free registration on the Certification in Advanced Hospitality and Tourism Industry Analytics (CAHTA) offered by STR SHARE Center, and a free registration on the Hospitality Business Acumen (HBA) Certificate program offered by Russell Partnership Technology.

James was joined by Ashlyn Kumar (The University of the South Pacific, Fiji), Brandur Ingi Stefnsson (C茅sar Ritz Colleges Switzerland), and Patricia Marie F. Pecson (Far Eastern University), together with their Staff Advisor, Ms. Maria Juillet Ang of the Lyceum of the Philippines University. The team members received free registration on the Hospitality Business Acumen (HBA) Certificate program offered by Russell Partnership Technology.

The students were also assisted by the UST CTHM鈥檚 internal coaches, Mr. Wyett White T. Lee, Mr. Dennis D. Lemsic, and Ms. Katherine Camille A. Nagal from the Department of Hospitality Management.

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In the paper, Gozum and Gutierrez explored the reports and statistics concerning the increase in suicide-related cases during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though there were already known cases before the onset of the pandemic, some experts believe the pandemic contributed to the increase in the number of cases and may have produced added stressors that affected mental health. These include domestic conflicts and violence, financial loss, anxiety and depression, and pre-existing mental health conditions as factors in the spike in suicide cases.

Furthermore, the authors underscored the Church鈥檚 commitment to promote the sanctity of life in the midst of the health crisis. Different social issues that concern taking one鈥檚 life, or even degrading one鈥檚 value are addressed by the Church to uphold the inherent dignity of all persons. At the same time, it continues to update itself to respond to new challenges, including the problem of mental health.

Moreover, considering that access to basic health care in the Philippines is limited, the authors highlight that the Church and other sectors are encouraged to develop appropriate programs to assist individuals affected by the pandemic. In line with this, Gozum and Gutierrez proposed a pastoral program that includes a prevention, intervention, and postvention plan.

The proposed pastoral program was inspired by the Pastoral Letter on Suicide written by the Thomasian Cardinal, His Eminence Most Rev. Jos茅 F. Advincula Jr., D.D., who highlighted the 鈥漜ulture of presence鈥� in the community. This program encourages collaboration among Church leaders and lay professionals who can assist in giving support to people involved in suicide-related cases.

The program also suggests that the Church can provide support groups and counseling services to create a safe environment for sharing experiences and healing together for persons who have attempted suicide or have family members who attempted or died as a result of suicide. Church leaders must implement emergency response protocols, which include measures for alerting emergency services, offering urgent assistance, and assuring the safety of the individual in danger. This step can only be completed if the Church and mental health specialists work together effectively. Individuals in crises might also benefit from parish prayer groups and receive spiritual advice and direction. The Church must also focus on the spiritual well-being of the members in order for them to experience a loving community, as indicated in the prevention plan.

The article adds to the growing literature on mental health studies since it provides an intersection between faith and science. The authors show that the Church can be of great help in the ongoing global concern on mental health.

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Espino鈥檚 study aimed to provide an overview of the essential biomechanical parameters that have been evaluated in running-related athletes with recurrent hamstring strain injuries (HSI) and outline the common testing procedures used to assess these parameters in this specific athlete population.

During the same conference, he was selected to serve as member of the board of directors for the ASSB for the term 2023-2024.

The primary objective of the conference was to facilitate the integration of sports biomechanics research into practical applications and create opportunities for research collaborations with other Asian universities in the field of Sports Biomechanics.

The conference drew participants from all over the globe, including undergraduate and graduate students, academics, and sports biomechanics experts. The event featured keynote speeches and practical presentations, alongside oral and poster research presentations from a diverse array of institutions. Various companies from around the world showcased their latest and cutting-edge tools for conducting biomechanical analyses. Malaysia is scheduled to host the conference next year.

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