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Perdido’s homecoming steals spotlight as Tigresses prevail in UAAP kickoff closer

Lorenzo Sebastian Amoroso — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:20:22 +0000

THE UST Golden Tigresses capped the UAAP Season 89 Kickoff Party on a high note, outplaying the Farm Fresh Foxies in four sets, 18–25, 25–21, 25–16, 25–20, on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Quadricentennial Pavilion. Former Golden Tigress winger and 2026 PVL sixth overall pick Jonna Perdido made her return to España, this time donning […]

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AB’s first assistant regent vows to be a ‘confidant’ of Artlets

Alden Stephen Texon — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:45:57 +0000

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters’ (AB) first-ever assistant regent aims to be a welcoming presence for Artlets as they carry on with their journey in the University. The España University recently named Fr. Jayson Gonzales, O.P., as the first assistant regent of AB and assistant to the Vice Rector for Religious Affairs. Gonzales’ appointment, […]

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Cardinal David questions public disclosure of Zaldy Co search

Abigail Peralta — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:10:36 +0000

FORMER CATHOLIC Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David questioned the government’s decision to publicly announce its efforts to find former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co in France, saying the disclosure could compromise the search for the former lawmaker. “If you are seriously trying to locate and arrest a fugitive, […]

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Homegrown, one-and-done rookies look to forge own identities for Tigers in Season 89

Jean Chloe Apilat — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:01:16 +0000

FAMILIAR FACES and fresh recruits will fill UST’s new backcourt as they aim to establish their own identities while carrying the team’s championship aspirations in UAAP Season 89. Homegrown Tiger Cubs Kirk Cañete and Charles Esteban, who helped UST claim the UAAP Season 87 boys’ basketball title, are among the rookies who stayed to join […]

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Asiad-bound Cabañero makes MPBL history with 53-point triple-double

Jean Chloe Apilat — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:40:08 +0000

FORMER UST King Tiger Nic Cabañero erupted with a career-high 53 points, 22 rebounds and 10 assists to etch his name in Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) history. Cabañero’s 53-point outburst surpassed Sarangani’s Jeff Viernes’ 50-point performance on June 3, 2023. He powered Biñan Tatak Gel Beast Motorcycle Mega Wagi to a 121-79 victory against […]

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Two Thomasians named National Artists

The Flame News — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:34:06 +0000

TWO THOMASIANS were among the ten new National Artists declared by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. this month. Marcos named the National Artists through Proclamation No. 1414, issued last Sept. 1. Gabriel Formoso, a 1937 graduate of the defunct UST School of Architecture, was posthumously named National Artist for Architecture and Allied Arts. Musician Alfredo Buenaventura, […]

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Faculty unions slam new NCR wage order, seeks full implementation of previous wage hike

Alliya Jade Perez — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:56:26 +0000

FACULTY UNIONS of private universities have opposed the newly approved one-time P60 wage increase in Metro Manila, saying it would leave workers with a smaller increase than the previous P85 wage hike. The Council of Teachers and Staff of Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (CoTeSCUP) said Wage Order No. 28 deprives employees of the […]

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New captains Crisostomo, Llemit assume leadership as Tigers begin yet another hunt for elusive title

Sophia Carmela Dela Cuesta — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:17:49 +0000

THE TWO new captains of the UST Growling Tigers are faced with the daunting task of providing leadership to a team experiencing a 20-year title drought. The España-based squad established itself as a legitimate title contender last season, mounting an impressive run behind the leadership of Nic Cabañero, Forthsky Padrigao, and Kyle Paranada. However, the […]

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Thomasian friar and scientist appointed to Dominican AI study group

John Martin Revilla — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:48:16 +0000

A THOMASIAN friar and biologist has been appointed to an eight-person body examining the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology on Dominican teaching, according to a report by the Order of Preachers. Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, Jr. O.P. was included in the study group on AI and emerging technologies formed by Master of the Order […]

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UST thumps La Salle in straight sets for first V-League win

Joshua Louis Sumanghid — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:26:44 +0000

THE UST Golden Spikers seize their first victory in the V-League Collegiate Challenge after routing the DLSU Green Spikers in straight sets, 25-23, 25-21, 25-23, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Gameville Central Park. Alas Pilipinas member Al-Bukharie Sali led the España squad to their maiden win of the tournament with 16 markers built on […]

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