The ������Ƶapp produced 459 new Thomasian licensed medical doctors, scoring a 98.71% passing rate and landing as the Second Top Performing Schools. Among the top performing schools, UST –  had the most number of passers.

Leading the new Thomasian physicians are:

Top 3 – Ernest Matthew P. Paggabao, MD (90.58%)

Top 5 – Luisa I. Encarnacion, MD (90.08%)

Top 7 – Tristan Paulo R. Madrigal, MD (89.92%)

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A commissioned research of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) – Episcopal commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education (ECCCE) to the ������Ƶapp’ (UST) Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED), the study gathered about 25, 905 surveyed catechists and 303 catechetical leaders validated for analysis. This is a National Catechetical Study that covers the years 2016 to 2018.

The presentation highlighted the value and importance of the catechetical ministry and its catechist, even more now when the faith is being attacked. As given emphasis to the Bishops during the presentation, “Kayamanan ng Simbahan ang mga Katekista”. The UST NCS Research Team had presented the national catechetical study on the state of catechetical leaders and the comparative report between national results and each of the dioceses during the archdiocese/diocese catechetical annual assembly in each of the different areas namely, Tuguegarao, Balanga, Davao (Davao, Digos, Tagum, and Mati), and Caceres. Likewise, this was presented during the 18 th Annual Meeting of Catechetical Ministers and the Philippines Conference on New Evangelization (PCNE) 5. The assembly was attended by thousands of catechists and catechetical directors/coordinators.

The Research team, which is composed of Clarence M. Batan, Ph.D. (Project Leader); co-lead Joan Christi S. Trocio-Bagaipo, Ph.D. (co-leader); Florence C. Navidad, Ed.D. (co-leader); Ma. Cecilia L. Balajadia, (researcher); Louell V. Baldoza (researcher); Dennis Ian B. Sy (researcher); Joanne C. Santiago (research assistant); and Arthur Ace B. Malatag (research assistant). With seven project consultants namely, His Excellency Most. Rev. Roberto Mallari, D.D. (CBCP-ECCCE Chair); Sr. Ma. Jesusa Enginco, O.P.; Msgr. Gerardo Santos; Fr. Renato de Guzman, S.D.B.; Fr. Salvatore Putzu, S.D.B.; and, Dr. Linda Tacord, the research team still has an upcoming series of presentations of the national catechetical state as compared to their ecclesiastical territories such as Manila and Sorsogon.

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The group was composed of: Kaela Madrunio, Jonas Belgica, Keith Anderson, Mico Bacani, Dylan Ruiz, Yuri Miranda, Kio Talactac, Lia Escudero, Niña Reyes, Julia Del Rosario, Kurt Garbo, Andi Lopez, Gab Estrada, Matthan Henri Ang, and Regina Sacdalan.

Galvanize is under the advisory of Mr. Reinhiel Angelo Sicat, Ms. Hera Alexan Benitez, and Mr. Jake Morales. There have been six competitions in which Galvanize was recognized since its inception in 2016. Among them are UAAP Season 80 Juniors Streetdance Competition Championship and the Championship in Step Up 2016 and 2017.

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Representatives from the different faculties, colleges, and institutes of the University and
visitors from neighboring Dominican institutions attended the activity, which was divided into three parts: a conference conducted at the Paredes Building, a Eucharist offered at the Santίsimo Rosario Parish, and a candle-lighting ceremony held at the Martyrs’ Memorial, also known as the Carillon.

In his opening remarks, UST-TS President Br. Sandy Alerta, O.P., stressed that the commemoration aims at “raising awareness on the saintly lives and works of the Church martyrs” who once sanctified the University by their presence and holiness. Buenaventura Garcίa Paredes, O.P., and companions – UST’s purest glory A conference on two subjects started the conference. The ‘Life of a Martyr’ was given by Rev. Hilario Sicat, Jr., O.P., and ‘Vocation’ was given by Rev. Jayson Gonzales, O.P.

In the introductory part of his talk, Rev. Sicat shared that in the 407-year history of UST, it has produced graduates who are exemplary in their respective fields. UST has produced national heroes, national artists, and even Presidents of the country. Interesting enough, among the ranks of the Spanish Prime Ministers, one also hails from UST.

However, behind these lie the real success of the University – its saints and martyrs, who Rev. Sicat proudly labeled as the institution’s purest glory. Collectively, there are 17 Thomasian martyrs: five martyred in Japan, another five in Vietnam, and seven martyrs of the Spanish Civil War. Those martyred in Japan were St. Antonio Gonzáles (Rector), St. Domingo Ibañez de Erquicia (professor), St. Lucas del Espίritu Santo (professor), St. Guillaume de Courtet (professor), and St. Tomás Hioji de San Jacinto (student).

Those martyred in Vietnam were St. Vicente Liem de la Paz (student), St. Domingo Henares
(student), St. José María Dίaz Sanjurjo (student), St. Pedro Almato (student), and St. Jeronimo Hermosilla (student).

The martyrs of the Spanish Civil war were Bl. Buenaventura Garcίa Paredes (professor and
later Master of the Order), Bl. Jesús Villaverde Andres (Secretary-General, Treasurer, Dean of Theology), Bl. Pedro Ibáñez Alonzo (student), Manuel Moreno Martines (student), Maximiano Fendandex Mariñas (student), José María López Carillo (student), and Bl. José María de Manila, O.F.M. Cap (student). Martyrs – the pride of the University “We celebrate today the greatest Thomasians – great, not because of their achievements and
accomplishments, rather, because of their great charity,” said Bishop-Emeritus of Novaliches and UST Theology professor Most Rev. Teodoro C. Bacani Jr., D.D., in his homily during the Eucharistic celebration in honor of the martyrs.

The bishop emphasized that since charity is the greatest of all virtues, and the ultimate act of
charity is to offer one’s life, the Thomasian martyrs are considered as the greatest Thomasians and the pride of the university. They followed in the footsteps of Christ, who was also a Martyr. Aside from the two Cs of martyrdom, Charity and Christ, Bishop Bacani added three more Cs: conviction, courage, and commitment. He also gave examples in the life of modern martyrs like St. Maximilian Kolbe, a priest who offered his life for his fellow prisoner, and St. Oscar Romero, who became a martyr because of his struggle for social justice. He also quoted St. John Paul II in his homily during the beatification of St. Lorenzo Ruiz and companion martyrs in Manila in 1981: “To die for the faith is a call for some, to live the faith is a call to all.” “The martyrs may not have known while they were still here in UST that they will later give their lives for the faith. But when they were given the chance, they surrendered themselves to the will of God. We also do not know what will happen with our future lives.” Bishop Bacani ended his homily with this prayer: “Lord, I do not know what will happen tomorrow. You might call me to die for you. But as of now Lord, this is what I know: I want to live for you.”

As a culmination of the celebration, a candle lighting ceremony was held at the Carillon
highlighted by the singing of the “Te Deum” by the Central Seminary Psalterion and the ringing of the bells in honor of the martyrs. This unfolded the University’s month-long celebration in honor of the martyrs, culminating on November 28, known as “Red Wednesday,” with a Mass in solidarity with persecuted Christians all over the world.

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The ������Ƶapp (UST) , together with the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) and Kababaihan sa Sining at Bagong SIbol na Kamalayan (KASIBULAN), mounted the “Kalinga” (Nurture) exhibition at the UST Main Building Lobby on October 27, 2018. This event coincided with the celebration of the National Indigenous People’s Month in October.

Intended as a celebration of the culture of the Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines, “Kalinga” featured eighteen paintings that feature women in action from IP communities in the Philippines. Indigenous songs of praise and worship opened the program after the prayer. UST Museum Assistant Director Ar. John Carlo Sayco delivered the opening remarks and thanked the guests and artists from KASIBULAN who showcased their works.

Kasibulan founding member Ms. Anna Fer shared her insights about the exhibition’s theme “Kalinga”, while Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles highlighted the significance of gender awareness and development within indigenous cultures and the active role of women in IP communities.

NCCA Chair Prof. Felipe M. de Leon, Jr., highlighted the values that could be emulated from the indigenous communities, saying that they are, “Makalinga, maka-Diyos, malakas ang loob, at marunong” (Nurturing, God-fearing, courageous, and wise). The program was capped off with a presentation of Manobo and T’boli dances.

This collaborative project was coordinated by KASIBULAN President Ms. Rajelyn Bustamante and curated by UST College of Fine Arts and Design alumna Ms. Doris Rodriguez. The exhibition ran until November 21, 2018.

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The course started with an orientation given by the CCPED Director and Project Lead of
the certificate course, Assoc. Prof. Jocelyn F. Agcaoili, MHPEd, which was followed by a comprehensive lecture on the Principles and Foundations of Community Engagement.

SIMBAHAYAN Director Mark Anthony D. Abenir, DSD, (standing) delivers a lecture on Community Engagement and Organizing with the participants from Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines.

The certificate course took place on five Saturdays from October 6 to November 10,
2018 and was followed by a three-day fieldwork from November 16 to18, 2018. The second
cycle will commence in March of next year. The entire certificate course is facilitated by the
Director of SIMBAHAYAN and the Chair of Community Development Society of the Philippines, Inc., Assoc. Prof. Mark Anthony D. Abenir, Assistant Director of SIMBAHAYAN, Asst. Prof. Froilan A. Alipao, Assistant Registar of UST, Asst. Prof. Melanie DP. Turingan, and the Program Development Officer of SIMBAHAYAN, Ms. Abegail Martha S. Abelardo.
The course has 24 participants from higher education institutions in the Philippines who
successfully passed the screening procedure conducted by the Community Development
Society of the Philippines, Inc. (CDSP).

The certificate course was participated in by faculty members and community development coordinators of UST, together with other faculty members and community development workers from Angeles University Foundation, City College of Angeles, College of St. Benilde, De la Salle University Manila, Don Bosco Technical College-Mandaluyong, Letran-Bataan, La Salle Greenhills, Our Lady of Fatima University-Pampanga, Our Lady of Perpetual System-College Marikina, Trinity University of Asia, University of Assumption, and University of St. La Salle.

The participants received a CHED scholarship which covers the registration fee, accommodation, transportation expenses, and training for the entire program. The CDSP is the partner of UST CCPED & UST SIMBAHAYAN for processing the application of course participants. Part of the CHED funding is a research project which aims to investigate the impact of the said training intervention on course participants based on three levels: (1) inquiring on their personal and professional growth, (2) monitoring improvements in their ability to help communities bring about social change and improve their quality of life, and (3) investigating enhancements done in order to institutionalize community engagement in their respective educational institutions.

This certificate course is funded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through its Continuing Professional Education Grant by virtue of CHED CMO NO. 72, Series of 2017. It has been endorsed to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for equivalent 2 CPD units. The course primarily aims to provide learning opportunities on the essentials of community engagement and organizing among faculty members or community development workers in the universities/colleges in the Philippines.

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Experts in teacher education were invited to discuss topics on curriculum development and
international assessment. The first speaker, Assoc. Prof. Eric Cheng, Ph.D., a faculty member of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the Education University of Hong Kong, discussed “Developing Curriculum Leadership among Teachers for School-Based Curriculum Innovations: The Hong Kong Experience.” A panel of reactors from UST shared their insights on curriculum leadership. The panel was composed of Department of English Chair Prof. Camilla J. Vizconde, Ph.D., Office for Student Affairs Assistant Director Asst. Prof. Ana Ruby M. Paez, and Senior High School Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Assoc. Prof. Rodrigo A. Litao, Ph.D.

UST Assistant to the Rector for Planning and Quality Management and UST Graduate School faculty member Prof. Clarita D. Carillo, Ph.D., the second speaker, talked about “International Assessment and UST’s Efforts for Planning and Quality Management.”

Anchored on Bruno Latour’s Cycles of Accumulation, the lecture created a dialogic and shared space between and among scholars and practitioners in curriculum development and leadership geared toward creating opportunities for meaning-making. The event affirmed curriculum leadership as “science in the making” that entails, assuming positionalities to enable perspective taking; embracing criticalities to facilitate decision-making; and understanding epistemologies to promote risk-seeking and taking.

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The event, Tree Planting and Growing Activity, is one of the annual Community Service Day activities of the UST SIMBAHAYAN in support of its environmental advocacies through cultivating more trees and preserving our natural ecosystem. Seventy-nine participants composed of faculty members, administrative and academic officials, support staff, alumni, and guests took part in this environmental advocacy activity.

The participants included Conservatory of Music Dean Assoc. Prof. Antonio P. Africa, Ph.D., and faculty members from the UST Junior High School, Senior High School, AMV-College of Accountancy, Faculty of Arts and Letters, College ofTourism and Hospitality Management, Institute of Information and Computing Sciences, College of Education, Institute of Religion, and Faculty of Engineering. Prior to the actual planting activity, a brief program was held that consisted of the welcome of the participants by the SIMBAHAYAN Assistant Director Asst. Prof. Froilan A. Alipao, a brief orientation on the activity by SIMBAHAYAN Training and Community Engagement Officer Asst. Prof. Evalyn B. Abiog, Ph.D., and a demonstration on how to properly plant seedlings by Mr. Christian J. Revil of NSTP, together with the representatives of the Department of Natural Resources (DENR).

The Season of Creation is celebrated annually from September 1 to October 4 by Christians around the world through activities that vary from prayer services to clean-up advocacy actions. September 1 is the Day of Prayer for Creation while October 4 is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology in many traditions.

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Led by UST Chair Ms. Judith Damian, the faculty were not only participants, but were also organizers and presentors during the scientific sessions.

Paper presentors were Ms. Czarina Maximo, who delivered the research paper titled “Speech intelligibility of typically-developing Filipino-language dominant children aged four years old enrolled in ECCD-monitored day-care centers in Metro Manila: a secondary data analysis” and Mr. Jonathan Gerona, who delivered the research paper titled “Lexical diversity and density of typically-developing Filipino-language dominant children aged 4 years old enrolled in ECCD-monitored day-care centers in Metro Manila: a secondary data analysis.”

This year’s convention was held in partnership with the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA). It was considered a milestone as this is the first time that PASP and ASHA worked closely together for one convention. In attendance were the officers and esteemed members of ASHA led by its president, Dr. Elise McFarland and Chief Staff Officer, Dr. Lemmietta McNeilly.

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