As UST-CCBA anticipates its centenary, the college launches intensive mentorship programs that connect students with Thomasian luminaries, who are at the helm of some of the country鈥檚 largest corporations.

This homecoming event marks the beginning of a series of engagements between Mr. Co and CCBA students鈥攆ostering inspiration, mentorship, and meaningful collaboration as one Thomasian community.

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Most recently, Bishop-elect Timoner was diocesan administrator of the Diocese of Daet, where he also served in various capacities, such as Director of the Socio-Pastoral Action Center Foundation of Daet and parish priest of the Parroquia de San Juan Bautista.

The Diocese of Pagadian covers the City of Pagadian and twenty-one municipalities in the northern and eastern parts of Zamboanga del Sur. It was created on November 12, 1971 as a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga. Bishop-elect Timoner becomes the sixth bishop of Pagadian, succeeding Most Rev. Ronald Lunas, STL, DD, who passed away on January 2, 2024.

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With seventy-four (74) passers logging a 88.10% passing rate, UST emerged as the top school among 98 higher education institutions with examinees.

Four newly minted Thomasian architects emerged in the Top 10:

#2 – Ar. Kimberlane T. Go – 82.70%

#7 – Ar. Eileene Joyce D. Gatus – 81.80%

#7 – Ar. Anna Viktoria S. Martinez – 81.80%

#8 – Ar. Kate Mikee M. Mayormita – 81.60%

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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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Amidst China’s ships lurking in Philippine territory, Quiambao documented and delved into the daily lives of Pinoys who showed their resilience on the Pag-Asa island, located in the contested sea zone.

Moreover, he also showed the damages caused by Chinese vessels in the reefs and another maritime resource.

Quiambao, who told stories with his lenses, urged the Filipinos to raise awareness about the perils our fellow citizens face daily in their backyard. “Whether through artistic expression, fact-checking social media content, or simply engaging in discourses, we can all contribute to amplifying the voices of those affected,” Quiambao said.

“Visual storytelling, particularly photography and through cartographic maps, offers powerful insights that help us better understand our maritime situation today,” he added, underscoring the power of photography and maps in stirring emotions and brewing discussions on maritime security that aim to inspire action.

Pag-Asa sa Gitna ng Kalayaan launch was organized by the UST History Society of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, in partnership with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). The exhibit will run until February 7, 2025.

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UST was ranked #3 in the cluster of higher education institutions that fielded 100-299 examinees and with at least 90% passing rate.

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The award was conferred by JCI Sen. Dolph Saavedra. The panel of judges was chaired by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo.

The plum recognizes Filipinos aged 41 and above for advancing public welfare and national development. Balita, the entrepreneur behind the review centers bearing his name, was recognized for his contributions to education and for helping thousands of professionals acquire the necessary licenses to practice in their respective fields, such as nursing and teaching.

Recognized alongside Balita were Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson J. Prospero E. De Vera III, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino, Seagull Philippines Chairman Bing N. Carrion, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz, geological sciences and forestry expert Juan M. Pulhin, and neurosurgeon Lynne Lucena.

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Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies resident fellows Mark S. Angeles, MA, LPT bagged the first prize in the Maikling Kuwento category for his entry entitled 鈥淕agambang-Bahay”, while Joel M. Toledo won the first prize in the Poetry category for his entry, 鈥淪ilangan.鈥�

Angeles is a faculty member of the College of Education and the Faculty of Arts and Letters. Toledo is a faculty member of the Faculty of Arts and Letters and a Resident Fellow of the UST CCWLS.

Meanwhile, UST Junior High School alumnus (Class of 2008) Jan Kevin Rivera won 1st place in the Short Story category for his work entitled “Muted City.”

The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is the longest-running and most prestigious literary competition in the country.

(Photo from the Varsitarian)

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Leading the new cohort of Thomasian RNDs are:

#3 Faye Beatriz V. 狈耻帽别锄, RND – 91.45%

#6 Nina Jilliana D.C. Cortez, RND – 91.10%

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