Times Higher Education recently released in 2025 Impact Rankings, which saw UST take the #2 spot among Philippine private universities. UST ranked in the #3 bracket or the 601-800, sharing the spot with Saint Louis University Baguio as well as state universities in Caraga, Ifugao, Leyte, and Ilocos Norte.

UST’s strongest suit was Sustainable Development Goal #5 – Gender Equality, which saw a jump from the 301-400th ranking in 2024. Next were Life Below Water (SDG 14) at 201-300th, Quality Education (SDG 4) at 301-400th and Reduced Inequalities at 301-400th.

While UST’s rank has held steady since 2021, it has shown improvement in the overall score. The latest edition ranks 2,526 universities from 130 countries or territories based on their contributions to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the THE website, Asian universities “claim more than half of all places in the rankings, and 10 out of the 17 individual SDGs rankings are now led by an Asian university.”

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UNDA Chancellor Christopher Ellison praised the UST Rector for his steadfast commitment to Catholic higher education, steering the University through the pandemic immediately after taking helm of UST on January 1, 2020 (first as Acting Rector), then on May 7, 2020, formally as Rector.

In a message to the UNDA graduating class, Fr. Ang extended the arm of friendship and collaboration, expressing optimism that the UNDA graduates will soon make changes in their own communities.

The pandemic shifted not just instructional delivery but also University operations to distance and eventually hybrid modality. The former was recognized by the Commission on Higher Education with the prestigious Gawad Edukampyon, which feted UST’s Excellence in Flexible and Responsive Management.

While steering the University through the pandemic, Fr. Ang continued UST’s leadership of the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities as Executive Secretary. 

Rising above the pandemic, Fr. Ang led the University in inaugurating the General Santos Campus on April 11, 2024 and in opening the UST Manila Annex in Santa Rosa, Laguna, first with the UST-Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong Innovation Center on April 28, 2023.

As he pushes through with his second term, the Rector leads a University that is globally recognized, with more and more programs deemed at par with international counterparts. Research and innovation as well as community service have likewise been intensified, with the aim of contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

A philosopher, Fr. Ang specializes in Chinese philosophy. He teaches courses at the Faculty of Philosophy, where he was Dean while concurrently serving as University Vice-Rector.

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How can schools promote sustainability using a whole-person and whole-school approach? This question was answered during the April 22, 2025 (Tuesday) webinar organized by the Office of the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs in collaboration with the Center for Innovative Teaching and Educational Delivery.

In the webinar, Inst. Fermin Antonio D.R. Yabut, PhD of the UST-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy presented relevant sustainability frameworks, including Education for Sustainable Development and Greening of Schools. Yabut spoke of the importance of gathering feedback from multiple stakeholders, whose support is crucial to embracing a sustainability mindset. Meanwhile, Aqo Partners Founder Maricar E. Baticulon talked about communicating and reporting sustainability, which is crucial for helping the community and other schools learn about how each school is progressing.

The two lectures were followed by a panel discussion that presented sustainability according to the threefold thrust of universities: teaching, research, and community development. Asst. Prof. Leo-Martin Angelo R. Ocampo, MA of the Institute of Religion spoke about sustainability as practiced in teaching/instruction, while biologist Prof. Cecilia I. Banag-Moran, Dr. rer. nat. of the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences.

The webinar, attended by over two hundred fifty participants from all over the country, was a contribution to the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through raising awareness and maximizing avenues to help stakeholders learn, relearn, and unlearn practices on sustainability.

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As a prelude to the main event, USTAAI, in collaboration with OAR, UST Museum, and USTPax Romana – Tourism and Hospitality Management Unit, will be launching a Marian Exhibit on May 2, 2025, 09:00AM, at the Ground Floor Lobby of the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building (BGPOP). As a Pontifical and Catholic University of the Philippines, UST remains steadfast in its mission to nurture devotion and spirituality within the community.

Aligned by the Church’s declaration of the Year 2025 as the Year of Hope, the exhibit seeks to inspire the faithful, highlighting Mother Mary’s unwavering presence as a source of hope and comfort in our journey with the theme, “Inang Maria: Kalakbay Tungo sa Pag-asa.” Marian sculptures made by Thomasian artists Willy Tadeo Layug and Patrick Naval will be displayed together with images from different churches in Metro Manila and nearby provinces until May 8, 2025.

USTAAI and OAR’s annual vibrant joint celebration of Flores de Mayo and the Thomasian Alumni Grand Santacruzan will be held on May 8, 2025, at 03:00PM at the Santisimo Rosario Parish – UST and UST Grounds, respectively. The program will begin with Flower offering to the Blessed Virgin Mary followed by the Parade of Queens around the campus.

The event will culminate with a Gala Dinner at 06:00PM at the Dr. Robert C. Sy Grand Ballroom, BGPOP Building, UST Manila.
Thomasian entrepreneur Joel Cruz will be the Hermano Mayor and the major sponsor for this year’s event in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his perfume company, Aficionado.

The Flores de Mayo festivities aim to provide an opportunity for the alumni to actively take part in the social occasion, to be engaged with the university events, and for the students to experience and learn more about this colorful religious tradition. The Thomasian Alumni Grand Santacruzan was launched in 2019 but halted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was later resumed in 2023. The flower offering to the Virgin Mary continued during the pandemic in 2021 and 2022 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Abandoned, Sta. Ana, Manila and Santisimo Rosario Parish –UST, Manila, respectively.

The Hermano and Hermana Mayores from the past editions were UST High School Alumni Association Former President Emelito Malabanan in 2019, UST Engineering alumna and finance expert Engr. Daisy Serrano in 2023, and UST AB alumna and IPM Construction & Development CEO and Chairperson Isabelita Paredes-Mercado in 2024.

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Spanning 65 volumes consisting of 152 issues and 24,232 pages, the digitized student-edited publication contained a prolific pool of scholarship such as case studies, commentaries, and book reviews that discussed and addressed pressing legal issues. The contributors of his journal were law professors, members of the judiciary, as well as the editorial board. The digitization project hereby preserved decades of legal scholarship, and at the same time aimed to share the light of knowledge to scholars and readers alike.

UST Law Review Editor-in-Chief Cindel Ong shared that the publication evolved as a medium for discussion of pressing legal issues and aimed to serve as a vessel to chart new territories of the law. “Since its foundation, the UST Law review paved the way for enriching legal and scholarly discourse among the members of the Faculty,” Ong said.

In his message, Faculty of Civil Law Dean Atty. Nilo Divina, JD, the digitization project was an homage and commitment to its forbearers to preserve and share their legacy and insights written in each volume. “The Law Review was both a guide and a mystery, teaching us how to read critically, think deeply, and respect those who came before us,” Dean Divina shared.

Junior Librarian Symon Lagao, RL, LPT, MALIS, Assistant Head Librarian for Digitization of the Antonio Vivencio del Rosario – UST Heritage Library, shared the overview of UST Law Reviews’ digitization project.

Lagao recalled that the project, proposed by its editorial board, commenced in March 2021 as part of the publication’s modernization efforts. “At its core, digitization is truly a labor of love, demanding not just time and effort, but also a commitment to preserving knowledge for future generations.” Lagao said.
Browse through the website’s URL at , or the library website at .

The event also opened its retrospective exhibit in celebration of its 75th year, showcasing the contributions of the journal in the long history of the Faculty of Civil Law. it will run until May 30, 2025.

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UST showed improvements in Research Quality, Research Environment, and Teaching, which saw increases in ratings compared to the 2024 ratings. UST landed in the 601+ bracket, tying with De La Salle University, Mapua University, and Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology. International outlook remains UST’s strongest suit, and UST remains the country’s top-rated university in this regard.

UST’s average rating is within the 13.6-28.2 range. The full ratings are available on the Times Higher Education .

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Rated with Four Stars are Good Governance and the Doctor of Medicine program, which was named UST’s qualifying program for the Specialist Criteria. Meanwhile, Arts and Academic Development were rated Three Stars.

UST first submitted itself to the QS Stars rating scheme in 2014, earning four stars. In 2021, it earned the coveted 5 Stars rating. To date, UST is the sole Philippine higher education institution with the rating.

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The scholarship is being provided to four deserving students until they reach Academic Year 2027-2028. The scholars are: 1) Ma. Lancee Lhot P. Cenal; 2) Ninia Yvonne Airies V. Lat; 3) Kimi Althea F. Magbanua; and 4) Keith David O. Mangao. Apart from maintaining a good scholastic and moral standing, the scholars are expected to perform volunteer work with any Metrobank Foundation Project, University-wide organization project, Metrobank Group operations, non-government organization registered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, or the church.

The agreement was signed by UST Rector Very Rev. fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., PhD, Metrobank Foundation, Inc. President Aniceto M. Sobrepeña and Executive Vice-President Philip Francisco U. Dy, and Pacific Paint Philippines Vice-President Justin C. Onsue. The event took place on March 4, 2025 at the GT Tower, Makati City.

Also in attendance were the Dean of the College of Architecture, Ar. Rodolfo S. Ventura, MSc, and the Director of the Office for Student Affairs, Asst. Prof. Jaezamie V. Ong, MA.

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The winners of the said painting derby were the following:

Champion – Mark Tuason of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology

2nd Place – Vince Oliver Antonio of the University of the East

3rd Place – Honey Grace Fabon of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology

Meanwhile, Joseph Domasian of the Technological University of the Philippines earned the first honorable mention, followed by Emily Anne Tungol of Bulacan State University, and Piolo Andre Cruz of Mapua University.

The judges of the painting competition were UST Museum Director Rev. fr. Isidro C. Abaño, O.P., SThL-MA, Fundacion Sanso Director Ricky Francisco, art aficionado Ron David, Interior Designer Flora M. Urquico, and Thomasian artist Ivan Roxas.

OTSPC is the University’s long-standing tradition of providing young artists with an avenue to showcase their talents in the visual arts. This year’s theme aimed to inspire student artists to convey through their creations that AI can never outshine true human genius.

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The chapter elucidates the obligations of professionals to clients, as well as to the profession, education, research, and society. With reflection questions and case studies, the chapter “offers a valuable guide for OT professionals to effectively navigate and resolve ethical dilemmas in Philippine contexts.”

The book chapter is part of the new book “Occupational Therapy in the Philippines: Theory, Practice, and Stories” by Routledge. It was edited by Michael Sy, Roi Charles Pineda, and Caroline Fischl.

Medallon has published studies on “Inclusive classrooms: Making it work for peers of children with disability” (with Asst. Prof. Karen S. Sagun and Asst. Prof. Allan James Tan) and “Attitude development from the perspectives of occupational therapy interns and clinical educators.” Formerly the Internship Supervisor for the BS Occupational Therapy program of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, he is the Assistant to the Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Educational Delivery.

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