Apart from the two distinctions, UST was also recognized for having the most number of Level IV accredited programs in the country. Level IV is the highest rating a program can get. Programs enjoying this status “have been highly respected as very high academic programs in the Philippines and with prestige and authority comparable to similar programs in excellent foreign universities,” according to PACUCOA.

Meanwhile, four bachelor’s programs were also recognized for producing topnotchers in recent Professional Regulation Commission licensure exams, namely, BS Medical Technology, BS Accountancy, BS Nutrition and Dietetics, and BS Architecture.

UST also won an award for the community outreach/extension program contest. The College of Science bagged Second Prize for “CCHEERS to Laudato si: Care for our Common ������Ƶapp through Environmental Expedition Integrating the role of Service-Learning.”

Thomasian professors were also recognized by PACUCOA. Graduate School academic staff Lucila O. Bance, PhD was named Outstanding Accreditor, while Dean Emeritus Carmen Kanapi, PhD received a Posthumous Award for Service. Service awards were also received by Graduate School academic staff Belen Tangco, PhD (Accrediting Team Chairman), as well as Faculty of Pharmacy officials Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD, Frieda Z. Hapan, PhD, and Edilberto P. Manahan, PhD.

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The two studies were selected for presentation following an initial screening by the board of judges. The titles and the authors are:

1. “The Experiences of Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians (RND) in the Hospital, Food Industry and Public Health Setting During the Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis in the Philippines: A Qualitative Study” by Trishia D. Afundar (Presenter), Angelica T. Alandy-dy, Bryan D. Borja, Gaena P. Cruz, Shereene N. Ko, Daniel G. Salunga, RND, MSPH, Florimae E. Paimalan, RND, MHPEd

2. “Development of Nutrition Storybook Series with Learning Activities on the Selected Messages from Ten Kumainments in Promoting Healthy Diet and Active Lifestyle for School-Aged Filipino Children” by Pamela Diane B. Yanga (Presenter), Aria Gaia M. Ambray, Jhon Paolo Steven B. Cajucom Anna Margarita A. Martinez, Aubrie S. Verceles, Daniel G. Salunga, RND, MSPH, Florimae E. Paimalan, RND, MHPEd, Diane S. Mendoza, RND, MSc.

The work of Afundar and company won the first place, earning them a plaque of recognition and a cash prize of Php 15,000. Meanwhile, the work of Yanga’s group won second place, earning a plaque of recognition and a cash prize of Php 12,000.

The student awardees were accompanied by the Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Asst. Prof. Kathleen N. Cruzada, RND, MPHI, MA.

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Furthermore, Chelsea Rae S. Mercadillo, 2015 graduate, ranked 7th, with a score of 83.15%.

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