The University also produced three topnotchers: Napoleon Mui placed 2nd after scoring 85.70%; Franchezka Magtira landed at #9 with her 83.90% score, and, lastly, Francheska Balisi and Marielle Yau shared the #10 spot with their 83.70% score.

The Professional Regulation Commission administered the licensure exams, which saw a 65.16% national passing rate.

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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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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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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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With a transdisciplinary approach, the project will advance heritage research, education programs and tourism promotion that will dramatically impact the Samar Province’s holistic development. These forgotten fortifications are value-added to Spark Samar’s program by promoting historically significant tourist destinations that provide opportunities for community-driven conservation.

To jumpstart the project, the US Embassy in the Philippines, Deputy Director for Public Engagement Chad Kinnear, joined by Resource Coordination Specialist Mr. Edwin Raymund A. Vergara, conducted an ocular inspection last November 21-22, 2024 in three (3) fortification sites in Samar Province. They were accompanied by the university’s composite team from USTGS-CCCPET, UST College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, and UST College of Architecture. Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan expressed her sincere gratitude to the US Embassy of the Philippines and to the University of Santo Tomas.

Ms. Beverly M. Bautista, MAEd, Officer-in-Charge of USTGS-CCCPET and Project Director, emphasizes that this initiative aligns with the university’s vision of preserving cultural heritage that will inspire future generations as responsible stewards. Through the AFCP grant, USTGS-CCCPET gets to continue its role as a prime mover of cultural heritage preservation, advocating  heritage utilization toward community development.

The project is set to launch on December 4, 2024, in Sta. Rita, Samar, in partnership with Samar Provincial Government and the Local Government of Sta. Rita.

The AFCP, established by the US Department of State, supports projects worldwide that preserve cultural heritage, including historic buildings, archaeological sites, collections, and intangible heritage such as traditional crafts and languages.

UST Team, Sta. Rita LGU team and

US Embassy Officials Deputy Director for Public Engagement Chad Kinnear (middle, blue shirt) Resource Coordination Specialist Mr. Edwin Raymund A. Vergara (middle, red shirt)

Ms. Beverly Bautista lead the ocular visit in Tinago Ruins in Tarangan with US Embassy Officials Deputy Director for Public Engagement Chad Kinnear (blue shirt) Resource Coordination Specialist Mr. Edwin Raymund A. Vergara (red shirt)

UST Team, Gandara LGU Officials, Bangahon local community with

US Embassy Officials Deputy Director for Public Engagement Chad Kinnear (middle, blue shirt) Resource Coordination Specialist Mr. Edwin Raymund A. Vergara (middle, red shirt)

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Meanwhile, two Thomasians secured places in the topnotchers list. Jarvis Cal Ortiz ranked 6th with his 82.10% score, while Basilio Carolino logged an 81.70% personal rating at #8.

The national passing rate was 62.14%.

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University of Reading, UK’s Architect Graham F. Thompson guided the participating students in the said program, sharing his expertise, projects, and some tidbits of experience he reaped in his travels worldwide.

The students were tasked to find mundane spaces in the campus that could be worked with and then bring the best of it through a mobile or static architectural device/intervention.

Afterward, the students engaged in discourses where they exchanged ideas and notes that would help them refine their design/intervention.

Thompson also shared a primer with the students and encouraged them to make a design that would stand out and speak by itself.

“Architecture is all about experiences. It is all about different experiences that happen maybe every week or maybe a few months. It is really built on you as people,” Thompson said.

Talking about how the project came to fruition, College of Architecture Dean Ar. Rodolfo P. Ventura, MSArch, expressed that he has always envisioned honing BS-Architecture students, helping them utilize their full potential, and equipping them with the necessary knowledge to create their very own designs that will bring pride to the University.

The Summer School will run until June 14, 2024. The final result will be deployed, photographed, and filmed within its context.  

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In a post by WORLDBEX, the organizers hailed the team’s entry as “a testament to how interactive architecture should be, bridging technology and architecture to create a dynamic and flexible environment enjoyed by many.”

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The new Thomasian architects were led by the following graduates who landed in the ten highest places:

#4 – Ar. Franchesca T. Lopez – 84.40%
#5 – Ar. Nicole Carl Erika Aunario – 84.30%
#5 – Ar. Andrea Marie M. Ugay – 84.30%
#6 – Ar. Jene Miguel C. Macam – 84.20%
#7 – Ar. Angel Lyn B. Balastigue – 83.60%

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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 ������ý 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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