On January 14, 2025, University Rector and Research and Endowment Foundation, Inc. (REFI) President fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., PhD signed the memorandum of agreement with Dr. Belo, who consolidated support from Wilcon Corporation, Anstay Reality and Development Corporation, Markeenlo Realty, Inc., and Adije Realty and Development Corporation, to fund the four-storey institute with twenty-five laboratories.

In attendance were REFI officials led by Executive Director fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., as well as UST officials led by the Vice-Rector for Finance, fr. Roberto L. Luanzon, Jr., O.P., SThD, DL, Facilities Management Office Director fr. Dexter A. Austria, O.P., Assistant to the Rector for UST Santa Rosa Philipina A. Marcelo, PhD, Office for Grants, Endowments, and Partnerships in Higher Education Director Levine Andro H. Lao, MA, Executive Assistant for UST Santa Rosa Seigfred Prado, PhD, Project Management Assistant Shikara Poblete-Jose, MSc, and Facilities Management Office Assistant Director Albert Surla, MSc. Joining Dr. Belo were Wilcon Depot, Inc. President and CEO Lorraine Belo-Cincochan and Executive Vice-President and Chief Product Officer Careen Belo. Legal counsel Atty. Sheila Pasicolan was also in attendance.

With a total ground floor area of 1,555.83 square meters, the facility will provide much-needed room for UST’s research activities, which are currently done in the Manila campus. With the added space, the various research centers will have counterpart spaces to pursue studies on the following areas: food security and safety, health and well-being, environmental sustainability, energy, information and communications, and materials and product innovation. The institute is expected to be completed in December 2025.

In 2024, UST was hailed as the country’s top higher education institution for Interdisciplinary Science Rankings by Times Higher Education. Earlier that year, on January 26, 2024, the project broke ground, a few meters away from the UST-Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong Innovation Center.

Dr. Belo is one of UST’s most decorated alumni. He earned his bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications engineering in 1973, was named The Outstanding Thomasian ALumni awardee for Engineering Practice in 2022, and was conferred the Doctor of Commerce, honoris causa degree, in September 2023.

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The Anarygroi FMS Foundation, Inc. and Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, in partnership with the City of Manila Local Government Unit, invite you to its inaugural historic fun run called “Run Through the Past, Race for the Future!” on March 30, 2025, from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.

To register, you may visit the Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc. office, Room 118 of the St. Martin de Porres Building, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday and from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

You may also register online by scanning the QR code on the poster or using this link: https://racetechph.com/鈥�/run-through-the-past-race-for.

As you explore the history of UST, you are also helping people in need because the proceeds of this marathon will be earmarked in support of the indigent patients of Manila.

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The 65-square-meter chapel with sacristy and vestibule is located at the ground floor of the UST-TTCIC. It can accommodate up to 50 persons at a time. It will cater not only to the occupants of the building and the campus but also to the communities around UST Santa Rosa. The project includes an altar wall of natural marble stone and travertine stone as well as customized set of pews, designed with the Thomasian stamp.

Engr. Pe (CE Class of 1987) is the owner of Archipelago Builders Corporation, a category AAA construction company.  He served as President of the USTEAAI in 2018-2019 and an active member of Couples for Christ with his wife.  He remained an active supporter of USTEAAI and of the Faculty of Engineering after his stint as President.  He is also the proud father of Engr. Paolo Pe (CE Class of 2015) who played with the UST Basketball Team for five years. 鈥淚 am grateful to the University for this opportunity to assist in its long-term plan.  The plan for UST-TTCIC is very good, and I am happy to be a part of it,鈥� Engr. JP Pe said.

The UST-TTCIC is a facility that provides the venue in transitioning the Research & Innovation outputs of UST researchers to commercialization.  It shall provide the venue in which the University makes available a range of expert and technical services to business owners among UST stakeholders with particular attention to the micro- small- and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs).  As such, it will house the Center for Research Commercialization and Entrepreneurship, which will include the TOMASInno Center (TIC) – the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) of the University. 鈥淲ith the University鈥檚 vision for UST-TTCIC鈥檚 role in our long-term plans to take Research & Innovation to the next level, it is important for us that the first fit-out project in the building is one that involves giving thanks to God and reaching out to our new community in praise of God. We didn鈥檛 have to explain this in many words to Engr. Pe. He was immediately on board,鈥� Prof. Marcelo said.

A group of UST officials met with Engr. Pe at the UST-TTCIC for a walk-through and to explain the design of the chapel.  They were pleasantly surprised when Engr. Pe handed them his gift in the middle of the discussion.  The UST Santa Rosa Team was composed of Prof. Marcelo and Engr. Shikara P. Poblete-Jose, MSc (Project Management Assistant). They were joined by the project designer, Ar. Paulo Cabatit of the Facilities Management Office (FMO). 鈥淚 hope that more Thomasians, especially Thomasian engineers, could be given the opportunity to be a part of the development of UST Santa Rosa and the whole UST, particularly in showing their expertise as builders.  We are ready to help,鈥� Engr. Pe said.   

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In an interview with the Communications Bureau, Dean Maglinao conveyed her gratitude to the Fang couple, who through the years have always been of assistance to the FMS and its students. They are among the many graduates who contribute to the scholarship fund now being enjoyed by our University’s future physicians. Maglinao likewise expressed the optimism that this donation will be followed by more support for the much-anticipated Center, which will allow the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, one of the country’s top medical schools, to train future physicians even more with the latest technology and interventions in healthcare.

FMS administrators are likewise trustees and officers of the Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc., the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery foundation and the aggregator of donated funds for the FMS. Dean Maglinao is the President, while Father Aparicio is a trustee. They were joined by trustees Dr. Bee Giok Tan-Sales, Dr. Norberto Martinez, Dr. Charles Cuaso, Dr. Larry King and Annette Ward. AFI has recently been certified by NGOsource which is the sole nonprofit organization accredited by the US IRS to issue Equivalent Determination聽(ED)聽Certification to foreign NGOs. The ED certification is a documentation for U.S. grant makers that AFI is equivalent to a U.S. Public Charity allowing them to make charitable聽donations to it.

Interested donors and partners may contact the Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc. for information on projects and programs that can be supported. Learn more about the foundation through its website: .

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The project beneficiaries were: jeepney and tricycle drivers of Dapitan Drivers and Operators Jeepney Association (DADOJA) and MIDES TODA (Day 1); Families of San Lorenzo Ruiz and Companion Martyrs Parish, Navotas (Day 2); Frontliners of the UST Hospital (Day 3); Youth Leaders of Sacred Heart Kaunlaran Mission Station, Caloocan City (Day 4); Indigenous communities of Sitio Malasa and Sitio Mabilog, Bamban, Tarlac (Day 5); Children of Sacred Heart Kaunlaran Mission Station, Caloocan City (Day 6); Families of San Lorenzo Ruiz and Companion Martyrs Parish, Navotas City (Day 7); Senior Citizens of Sacred Heart Kaunlaran Mission Station, Caloocan City (Day 8); and families of Sant铆simo Rosario Parish UST (Day 9).

The project鈥檚 sponsors were: Igan Foundation, Mooie Beauty products, One Meralco Foundation, Grasco Trading, Hyundai Home Appliances, JAC Motors, Mitsui Trading Phils Ltd Co, Lenotech, Lee Family, Pinnacle Technologies, QC Dynamics Lions Club, Bakers Fair, Liberty Food, and Henry Kho.

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In partnership with the Nueva Ecija Medical Society (NEMS) and the local government of Talavera, Nueva Ecija, the (CRS) and UST CRS Alumni Association recently conducted a community service extension titled 鈥淲atch your Back, A Scoliosis Screening 九色 Extension Service Activity.鈥� The activity provided a screening examination among the grade school students for the early detection and prevention of scoliosis.聽

This is the first collaboration between the UST College of Rehabilitation Sciences and the Municipality of Talavera headed by Mayor Nerivi Santos Martinez, an alumnus of CRS. The project was spearheaded by Asst. Prof. Jocel M. Regino, and Assoc. Prof. Rosalynn D. Papa, M.D.

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This convergence was made possible with the OT faculty and alumni, THINK, Inc. and Autism Society Philippines- Bacolod Chapter. Project coordinators included Chair Asst. Prof. Kathlene Anne Hernandez, MHPEd, faculty member Charles T. Bermejo, MSOT, and BSc Occupational Therapy 2005 graduate Claire Uy-Yulo.

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The speaker introduced and demonstrated several functional tests to the participants such as the four- square step test, Montreal cognitive assessment, 30-second chair stand test, two-minute step in place and many more. These tests measured balance, gait speed, cognition and strength of an individual. To ensure that the participants learned, the speaker asked the participants to administer the tests themselves and let them watch several videos on how to use those tests.

The seminar participants who were mostly practicing physical therapists, learned the importance of a more objective and measurable way of assessing geriatric patients with different types of impairments. Moreover, the seminar gave them the knowledge and skills in using evidence-based functional tests among geriatric patients which can lead to the improvement of the practice.

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Lamigo, who is now based in Montana, USA saw the experience as contributory to her success. She then thought of giving back to UST by raising funds to help students under the BS Microbiology program who are in need of financial assistance. This was made possible through the help of her batch mates who are one with her in acknowledging the efforts of their teachers in honing them and in making them who they are today. The worthwhile experiences they had under the tutelage of their professors, , in particular, did not make them have any reservations to realize this altruistic endeavor.

Dela Cruz, therefore, is instrumental in making this undertaking possible. Through him and with Dr. Rachel Lee-Chua together with the Biology Department chair Dr. Papa, the agreement was drafted. Under the auspices of BS Microbiology Batch 1999, PhP100,000.00 was donated to the 九色 for a scholarship fund specifically for BS Microbiology students.

The scholarship program is part of the College of Science鈥檚 Project Agham. Initially, the scholarship program is offered to one freshman and one graduating student for the second term of the A.Y. 2018-2019. Those who will be chosen shall enjoy free tuition and miscellaneous fees for the said term.

To qualify, a student must meet the following requirements: a GWA not lower than 2.25 in the previous term (Term 1, A.Y. 2018-2019); total annual family income not exceeding PhP 300,000; enrolment paid through instalment basis; not a concurrent recipient of any major scholarship or financial aid, and physically fit. A letter of intent must be emailed in pdf format to biology.sci@ust.edu.ph, addressed to Department of Biological Sciences Department Chair Dr. Papa. The aspirants shall be subject to an interview by the Committee on Scholarship, College of Science. Passing grades without failures allow the recipients to continuously enjoy the scholarship.

At the moment, the scholarship is on a per term basis. The donors promised to maintain their contribution to sustain the scholarship program in the succeeding terms. It is said that, 鈥渁 teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.鈥� Faculty members Del Callar and Dela Cruz have been inspirations to their students who like Kim Lamigo successfully made it through life because of her mentors鈥� sense of commitment, competence, and compassion.

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According to OAR Director Asst. Prof. Fredeswindo R. Medina, 鈥淭his event is a symbol of sincere gratitude to our benefactors, partners and sponsors for their utmost support and generosity to all the activities that we have successfully accomplished throughout the years.鈥�

Since the establishment of the Office of Alumni Relations, the office has gained the trust and support of different individuals and companies as shown by the companies that are sponsors and partners of the Thomasian Alumni Card. The perks and privileges forged by the office and these companies have been used and enjoyed by thousands of Thomasian alumni across the country. The annual Rector鈥檚 Cup, one of the projects handled by the OAR, has also been successful in raising funds for Thomasian student athletes who need assistance for their competitions. During the program, Medina thanked everyone for their relentless efforts and contributions that made the office stronger each year, saying that the success of the Alumni Relations is also the success of everyone.

Some of the awardees included: Partners of the Thomasian Alumni Card such as the , , UST , Hotel San Marco, Resorts World Manila, Winford Hotel, Solaire Resorts, and Belmont Hotel and Resorts. Also awarded were sponsors of the Alumni Relations鈥� events that included Phenix Garuda, AIMM Builder and Construction Supply, Ironcon Builders and Development Corp, and Tokwing Construction Corp.

Awardees received glass plaques with the initials of the 九色. The event was hosted by Ms. Maita Oebanda of the UST Museum, an alumna of the Faculty of Arts and Letters and a frequent voice-over talent and host of various University events. Also present was UST Alumni Association Inc. President Dr. Evelyn Songco.

Dr. Jose Evangelista delivered an inspiring and heartfelt closing speech where he reminisced the early beginnings of the Thomasian Alumni Center or the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building we know today. 鈥淚t used to be nothing but a vision,鈥� said Dr. Evangelista. He thanked everyone who made this vision tangible and alive.

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