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Previously called as The Rites of Passage, the Thomasian Welcome Walk is an annual university tradition that seeks to instill a sense of pride and belonging among the youngest members of the Thomasian Family.<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/324377/early-preparation Early preparation], by Elinando B. Cinco [[Manila Bulletin]]. June 27, 2011.</ref> It symbolizes the linkage between incoming freshmen and their predecessors in the university. The first walked took place in June 14, 2002.<ref>[http://www.varsitarian.net/news/special_news/freshmen_to_be_initiated Freshmen to be 'initiated'] [[The Varsitarian]]. Vol. LXXIII, No. 11 • June 6, 2002.</ref>
Previously called as The Rites of Passage, the Thomasian Welcome Walk is an annual university tradition that seeks to instill a sense of pride and belonging among the youngest members of the Thomasian Family.<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/324377/early-preparation Early preparation], by Elinando B. Cinco [[Manila Bulletin]]. June 27, 2011.</ref> It symbolizes the linkage between incoming freshmen and their predecessors in the university. The first walked took place in June 14, 2002.<ref>[http://www.varsitarian.net/news/special_news/freshmen_to_be_initiated Freshmen to be 'initiated'] [[The Varsitarian]]. Vol. LXXIII, No. 11 • June 6, 2002.</ref>


Freshmen from the 19 faculties and colleges of the university, including the high school, pass under historic [[Arch of the Centuries]] and walk towards the [[UST Main Building]]. Shortly after the symbolic passing is the Eucharistic Celebration—the highlight of the event. A welcome party featuring live bands and other university organizations comes after the mass. <ref>[http://www.ust.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=605&Itemid=114 Thomasian Welcome Walk 2008]. Accessed July 4, 2008.</ref><ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/325345/british-council-launches-changemaker-tilt Campus Beat - British Council launches Changemaker tilt], [[Manila Bulletin]]. July 4, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.ust.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=629&Itemid=114 UST Holds Yearly Thomasian Welcome Walk For Freshmen] [http://www.ust.edu.ph UST.edu.ph] Accessed December 19, 2011</ref>
Freshmen from the 19 faculties and colleges of the university, including the high school, pass under historic [[Arch of the Centuries]] and walk towards the [[UST Main Building]]. Shortly after the symbolic passing is the Eucharistic Celebration—the highlight of the event. A welcome party featuring live bands and other university organizations comes after the mass.<ref>[http://www.ust.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=605&Itemid=114 Thomasian Welcome Walk 2008]. Accessed July 4, 2008.</ref><ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/325345/british-council-launches-changemaker-tilt Campus Beat - British Council launches Changemaker tilt], [[Manila Bulletin]]. July 4, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.ust.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=629&Itemid=114 UST Holds Yearly Thomasian Welcome Walk For Freshmen] [http://www.ust.edu.ph UST.edu.ph] Accessed December 19, 2011</ref>


==School spirit and sport traditions==
==School spirit and sport traditions==
===Alma mater===
===Alma mater===
The UST Hymn is the [[alma mater]] of the University of Santo Tomas. The lyrics were written by Dean Julio Esteban Anguita, the UST Conservatory of Music's first director. The music was arranged by J.M. Hernandez and was orchestrated by Manuel P. Maramba, O.S.B. Today, only the chorus of the original hymn is being sung and being played. <ref>UST Hymn, 40K Voices for UST's 400 program. November 7, 2011.</ref>
The UST Hymn is the [[alma mater]] of the University of Santo Tomas. The lyrics were written by Dean Julio Esteban Anguita, the UST Conservatory of Music's first director. The music was arranged by J.M. Hernandez and was orchestrated by Manuel P. Maramba, O.S.B. Today, only the chorus of the original hymn is being sung and being played.<ref>UST Hymn, 40K Voices for UST's 400 program. November 7, 2011.</ref>


====Lyrics====
====Lyrics====
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===Thomasian Goodwill Games===
===Thomasian Goodwill Games===
The Thomasian Goodwill Games is a program of the UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA) that seeks to promote the spirit of friendship and unity between students of the different colleges of the university. Sporting events include basketball, volleyball, football, judo, swimming, beach volleyball, and table tennis.<ref>[http://www.varsitarian.net/sports/20100831/goodwill_games_simula_na Goodwill games simula na] [[The Varsitarian]]. August 8. 2010.</ref> It was formally established in school year 2002–2003 by UST judo coach Alberto Arce.<ref name=TGW0203>[http://http://www.varsitarian.net/sports/archi_tops_judo_intrams Archi tops judo intrams] [[The Varsitarian]]. Vol. LXXIV, No. 10 • February 20, 2003.</ref><ref>[http://www.varsitarian.net/special_reports/gathering_the_troops Special Reports - Gathering the troops] [[The Varsitarian]]. Vol. LXXVI, No. 2 • July 16, 2004</ref>
The Thomasian Goodwill Games is a program of the UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA) that seeks to promote the spirit of friendship and unity between students of the different colleges of the university. Sporting events include basketball, volleyball, football, judo, swimming, beach volleyball, and table tennis.<ref>[http://www.varsitarian.net/sports/20100831/goodwill_games_simula_na Goodwill games simula na] [[The Varsitarian]]. August 8. 2010.</ref> It was formally established in school year 2002–2003 by UST judo coach Alberto Arce.<ref name=TGW0203>[http://www.varsitarian.net/sports/archi_tops_judo_intrams Archi tops judo intrams] [[The Varsitarian]]. Vol. LXXIV, No. 10 • February 20, 2003.</ref><ref>[http://www.varsitarian.net/special_reports/gathering_the_troops Special Reports - Gathering the troops] [[The Varsitarian]]. Vol. LXXVI, No. 2 • July 16, 2004</ref>


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The traditions of University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines.

UST Main Building during Christmas Season

Opening of the school year

Misa de Apertura and Discurso de Apertura

Being the Catholic University of the Philippines, UST opens each school year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit. The mass is officiated by a Dominican father at the Santisimo Rosario Parish. The opening is formally declared by the Apostolic Nuncio or his delegate, in consonance with the status of UST as a pontifical university.[1]

Discurso de apertura consists of a printed extensive scientific paper read by its author at the formal opening of the school year. The annual opening address was initiated on July 16, 1866, discontinued in 1929, and resumed in 1946. The professor or dean assigned the preparation of this academic paper is appointed by the rector of the university a few months prior to the opening of each school year.[1][2]

Discurso de Apertura in recent years
Year Lecturer Topic Ref.
2000 Dr. Amado Dimayuga,
Dean, UST Faculty of Civil Law
Judicial Bar Council and the importance of refining
the process of appointing court judges
[3]
2001 Architect Luis Ferrer,
Dean, UST College of Architecture
Focus on building “humane communities” [4]
2002 Jaime de los Santos,
Assistant Dean, UST College of Fine Arts and Design
Creative instinct [5]
2003 Dr. Raul Sinico,
Dean, UST Conservatory of Music
"Music: Raising the Level of Listening Appreciation" [6]
2004 Rolando Lopez, M.D.,
Dean, UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Value of spirituality on students [7]
2005 Dr. Jeanette Loanzon,
Dean, UST College of Commerce
Economic revolution [8]
2006 Dean Glenda Vargas,
Dean, UST College of Nursing
Exodus of Filipino nurses [9]
2007 Dean Jose Ireneo,
Dean, UST AMV College of Accountancy
Governance and internal controls in businesses [10]
2008 Rev. Fr. Rolando de la Rosa, O.P.,
Rector, University of Santo Tomas
Acceptance speech of the Rectorate [11]
2009 Architect John Joseph T. Fernandez,
Dean, UST College of Architecture
"Heritage Conservation in the University of Santo Tomas" [12]
2010 Attorney Nilo Divina,
Dean, UST Faculty of Civil Law
"Constantly Striving for Excellence" [13]
2011 Prof. Regalado Trota Jose,
Archivist, Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomas
"Facebook Flashback: The Archives and the Story of the University" [14]
Some notable Discurso de Apertura of the past
Year Lecturer Topic Ref.
1928 Fr. Juan Sánchez, O.P. "Sinopsis historica documentada
de la Univesidad de Santo Tomás"
[1]
1966 Prof. Galo Ocampo "Religious Elements in Philippine Art" [1]
1971 Fr. Fidel Villarroel, O.P.,
Archivist, University of Santo Tomas
Honoring Fr. José Burgos, University student [1][15]

The Thomasian Welcome Walk (TWW)

Previously called as The Rites of Passage, the Thomasian Welcome Walk is an annual university tradition that seeks to instill a sense of pride and belonging among the youngest members of the Thomasian Family.[16] It symbolizes the linkage between incoming freshmen and their predecessors in the university. The first walked took place in June 14, 2002.[17]

Freshmen from the 19 faculties and colleges of the university, including the high school, pass under historic Arch of the Centuries and walk towards the UST Main Building. Shortly after the symbolic passing is the Eucharistic Celebration—the highlight of the event. A welcome party featuring live bands and other university organizations comes after the mass.[18][19][20]

School spirit and sport traditions

Alma mater

The UST Hymn is the alma mater of the University of Santo Tomas. The lyrics were written by Dean Julio Esteban Anguita, the UST Conservatory of Music's first director. The music was arranged by J.M. Hernandez and was orchestrated by Manuel P. Maramba, O.S.B. Today, only the chorus of the original hymn is being sung and being played.[21]

Lyrics

University of Santo Tomas Hymn

Seat of Aquinas, majestic enduring
the storms of the ages.
Shrine of our ancient fathers,
Carved in these isles
This is the castle imperious.
This is the home of our sages.
Blessed by the Cross of the angels,
Gift of our Mother Spain!
Deep in her echoing chambers
Flames of eternal yearning
Cast their benignant shadows
athwart this beloved land.
Keeping the torches of freedom
and heave forever burning.
Deep in the heart led by the Saviour's command.
Chorus:
God of all nations
Merciful Lord of our restless being,
Sweep with your golden lilies;
This fountain of purest light;
Trace with the sails of the galleons
the dream beyond our seeing
Touch with the flame of your kindness
the gloom of our darkest night.
Keep us in beauty and truth and virtues
impassioned embrace
Ever your valiant legions
Imbued with unending grace!

Thomasian Goodwill Games

The Thomasian Goodwill Games is a program of the UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA) that seeks to promote the spirit of friendship and unity between students of the different colleges of the university. Sporting events include basketball, volleyball, football, judo, swimming, beach volleyball, and table tennis.[22] It was formally established in school year 2002–2003 by UST judo coach Alberto Arce.[23][24]

College championships
Academic year Basketball Volleyball Football Judo
(Overall)
Swimming Table Tennis Beach Volleyball
Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women
2002–2003
-
-
-
-
-
AB
Arch[23]
-
-
-
2004–2005
CBA vs. Eng'g[25]
Educ vs. Med[25]
-
-
-
-
CBA[26]
-
-
-
2005–2006
-
-
-
-
-
-
CBA[26]
-
-
-
2006–2007
-
-
-
-
CFAD
-
-
Nurs
-
-
2007–2008
AB vs. Eng'g[27]
Nurs
-
-
-
-
-
Nurs
-
-
2008–2009
-
-
CFAD vs. Eng'g
AMV vs. CBA
-
-
CBA
-
-
-
-
2009–2010
-
-
CBA[28]
Eng'g
CRS vs. GS-CL
Med vs. Nur
-
CBA
Eccle[29]
Pha[29]
-
2010–2011
Eng'g
-
CBA[28]
AMV[28]
-
-
not held
not held
not held
not held
not held
2011–2012
CTHM vs. Eng'g
-
AMV vs. CBA[28]
AMV vs. Arch[28]
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Notes:
  • Champion team in boldface.
  • AB: Arts and Letters; AMV: Accountancy; Arch: Architecture; CBA: Commerce and Business Administration; CFAD: Fine arts and Design; CRS: Rehabilitation Sciences; CTHM: Tourism and Hospitality Management; Eccle: Ecclesiastical Studies; Educ: Education; Eng'g: Engineering; GS–CL: Graduate School–Civil Law; Law: Civil Law; Med: Medicine and Surgery; Nurs: Nursing; Pha: Pharmacy; Sci: Science; UST-HS: UST High School

Cheermania

Cheermania is an annual cheerdance competition organized by the UST Student Organizations Coordinating Council (UST SOCC).

List of Cheermania winners
Year Champion Second Place Third Place
2001 AB
2002 AB
2003 UST-HS AB
2004 UST-HS AB CBA
2005 Educ AB CFAD
2006 UST-HS - Arch
2007 UST-HS CBA CFAD
2008 CBA CFAD Sci
2009 CFAD Sci CBA
2010 CBA CTHM Educ
2011 CBA Sci AMV
2012 CBA AB CTHM

Salinggawi Dance Troupe

Every year, the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, the official dance group of the university holds dance competitions in August and dance concerts in March.

Colors and mascots

UST's official mascot is the Growling Tiger. Another mascot, Quster, which stands for Quadricentennial UST Tiger, was specially made for the 400th anniversary of the university. In The Varsitarian, UST students are represented by Tomas U. Santos.

College events and traditions

Part of the University's mission is to holistically develop students to be competent, compassionate professionals, and committed servants of the Church. Through regular recollections, Thomasians are given a different kind of time-out from their classrooms to help them find their spiritual self and God's presence in their souls. Half-day recollections are usually held in the UST Medicine Auditorium while one to three-day long retreats are usually held in the Dominican Retreat House—Caleruega, Philippines in Nasugbu, Batangas.

College insignias

The coat of arms of the older faculties and colleges of the university were designed by Cenon M. Rivera, former director of the Fine Arts department of UST.[30][31] Each college also has a patron saint that was chosen based on the field or profession of the college. The selection is administered by the council of regents of the university.

Faculty/College Colors Emblem Patron Ref.
Faculty of Sacred Theology


Holy chalice St. Thomas Aquinas [32]
Faculty of Philosophy


Owl of Minerva and
Catherine wheel
St. Catherine of Alexandria [32]
Faculty of Canon Law


Keys of Heaven St. Raymond of Peñafort [32]
Faculty of Civil Law


Balance scale St. Raymond of Peñafort [32]
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery


Rod of Asclepius Sts. Cosmas and Damian [32][33]
[34]
Faculty of Pharmacy


Bowl of Hygeia Sts. Cosmas and Damian
Faculty of Arts and Letters


Athena St. Thomas More [32][34]
[35]
Faculty of Engineering


Pylon, tower, factory,
microprocessor, gear wheel,
Erlenmeyer flask, and laptop
Blessed Jordan of Saxony [32][34]
[36]
College of Education


Torch St. Joseph of Calasanz [32][34]
College of Science


Globe St. Albertus Magnus [32]
College of Architecture


Ionic capital Thomas the Apostle [32][34]
Graduate School
Biretta and
an open book
St. Antoninus of Florence [37]
College of Commerce and Business Administration


Winged wheel Matthew the Evangelist [32]
Conservatory of Music


Harp of David St. Cecilia [32][34]
[38]
College of Nursing


Maltese cross and
Lamp of Nightingale
St. Elizabeth of Hungary [39]
College of Rehabilitation Sciences


St. Martin de Porres [34]
College of Fine Arts and Design


Paint brush, pencil, and
technical and dip pens
Blessed Beato Fra Angelico [34]
Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy


Abacus St. Joseph
College of Tourism and Hospitality Management


Globe, laurel, and torch St. Hyacinth
Institute of Physical Education and Athletics
Bengal tiger Pope John Paul II
UST High School
UST Main Building tower St. Thomas Aquinas [40]
Education High School
Bible and torch St. Thomas Aquinas [41]
UST Grade School UST Main Building tower St. Thomas Aquinas
Institute of Religion
Bible, Bahay kubo, and Palm leaf cross St. Mary Magdalene

Roll call

In university events, like the Thomasian Welcome Walk and The Sending-off rights, the roll call of the university colleges is done according to their foundation year instead of the usual alphabetical order. Founded in 1611, the Faculty of Sacred Theology is called and introduced first. Being the youngest, founded in 2009, the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management is called last.

College weeks

  • Tourism and Hospitality Management — in August
  • Rehabilitation Sciences, Commerce, and Medicine and Surgery — in September
  • Accountancy, Theological, Fine Arts and Design, Music, and Nursing — in November
  • Pharmacy — in December
  • Canon Law — in January
  • High School, Arts and Letters, Science, Education, Engineering, Architecture, and Physical Education and Athletics — in February

Christmas celebrations

The Christmas Concert

The UST Christmas Concert features talents from the UST Conservatory of Music, UST Singers, Coro Tomasino, Liturgikon, Conservatory Chorus Class, and the UST Symphony Orchestra. Traditional Filipino and foreign Christmas classics are performed in the event. At the end of every concert, the UST Symphony Orchestra and performers lead the audience in singing some songs such as 'Ang Pasko ay Sumapit.'[42]

The Christmas Concert Gala began in 2003 when the UST secretary-general Fr. Isidro Abaño, O.P., envisioned a musical concert that would bring together world-class Thomasian talents who would perform for UST students, faculty, alumni, friends, and benefactors. Initially, the concert helped raise funds for the various projects of the university, such as scholarship grants of the students of the UST Conservatory of Music, but since 2008, it has also contributed in UST’s heritage-conservation efforts.[42][43] Maricris Zobel, socialite and an art patroness, has been the co-chair of the organizing committee since then. Proceeds of the Christmas Gala has been allotted for the victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng in 2009,[44] restoration of various paintings, and construction of the UST Museum of Arts and Sciences Hall of Visual Arts in 2011.[45]

Various organizations like the Belo Medical Group, the San Miguel Corporation, the Enrique Zobel group of companies, and the Singapore Airlines have become presenters of the event.[42][43][46] In 2010, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs hosted the opening of the concert and the Lumina Pandit, an exhibit for the quadricentennial festivities.[47]

At the ninth Christmas Concert Gala in December 01, 2011, the newly installed Martyr's Carillon at the façade of the Santisimo Rosario Parish was rang by the Professor Raul Sinico, Dean of the UST Conservatory of Music.[42][48]

List of Christmas Concert titles
Date Title Ref.
December 12, 2003 Hark the Herald, Thomasians Singing:
A Christmas Concert
[43]
December 10, 2004 Himig Pasko sa UST,
A Christmas Concert: Gift of the Thomasians
[43]
December 7, 2005 Yuletide Tunes [43]
December 7, 2006 A Christmas Prayer [49]
December 7, 2007 A Symphony of Carols [43]
December 3–4, 2008 A Christmas Heritage [50]
December 2–3, 2009 [51]
December 1–2, 2010 A Gift to the World [52]
November 30, 2011 and
December 1, 2011
The Quadricentennial Edition

Paskuhan

Primered by the Eucharistic Celebration, the Paskuhan is the Thomasian way of celebrating Christmas. It is one of the most awaited events of the year showcasing different performances from different student organizations, and live bands, which is complemented with an extravagant show of pyrotechny.

In the 2011 celebration, the crowd was estimated at 100,000.[53]

List of Paskuhan titles and crowd attendance
Date Title Estimated crowd Ref.
December 20, 2006 Pride, Puso, Pasasalamat!
December 15–19, 2008 Kwentong Pasko, Kwentong Tomasino! [54]
December 18, 2009 4 horas, 4 dias, 400 days, 400 taon 50,000 [55]
December 15–17, 2010 Pasasalamat sa 400 Taong Biyaya 75,000 [53][56]
December 15–16, 2011 Pagsalubong para sa ika-5 Siglo 100,000 [53]

Feasts

Fireworks

UST began having pyromusical shows in the opening of the Quadricentennial Celebration in January 27, 2011. It was also the first time the Philippines saw a multi-position pyromusical event when the fireworks were launched from the UST Grandstand and Santisimo Rosario Parish. In the Neo-Centennial Celebration in January this year, the University was also the first to set up a pyromusical in four different structures and buildings. The music and choreography of all the pyromusical events were arranged by Don Miguel Villarosa and the technicals and set-up were done by John Oliver Zeng, alumni of the UST College of Fine Arts and Design, class of 2009. The fireworks off all the pyromusical events were provided by Dragon Fireworks, a local fireworks manufacturer.[57]

List of events with pyromusical display
Date Event Location and music Ref.
January 27, 2011
Quattromondial Monument unveiling
  • Quattromondial Monument
[57]
  1. n/a
Q Grand Program
  • UST Grandstand
  • Santisimo Rosario Parish
  1. Vangelis - "Conquest of Paradise"
  2. Escala - "Palladio"
January 28, 2011
One@400: Q Grand Alumni Homecoming Dinner
  • UST Main Building
[57]
  1. Escala - "Children"
March 25, 2011
Baccalaureate Mass 2011
  • UST Grandstand
  • UST Field
[57]
  1. Richard Pazcoguin - "Children of Unending Grace"
  2. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
  3. 12 Girls Band - "New Classicism"
  4. David Garrett - "Smooth Criminal"
December 16, 2011
Paskuhan 2011
  • UST Grandstand
  • Santisimo Rosario Parish
[57]

Theme: Party Rock

  1. LMFAO - "Party Rock Anthem"
  2. Chris Brown - "Yeah 3x"
  3. Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP - "We No Speak Americano"
  4. Lady Gaga - "Just Dance"
  5. Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"
  6. Maroon 5 - "Moves Like Jagger"
  7. Martin Solveig ft. Dragonette - "Hello"
  8. The Rembrandts - "Friends Theme"
January 27, 2012
Neo-centennial celebration
  • Arch of the Centuries
  • UST Main Building
  • UST Grandstand
  • Santisimo Rosario Parish
[57][58]

Theme/Show title: Chariots of Fire

  1. Yanni - "Adagio in C Minor"
  2. Cirque du Soleil - "Battlefield"
  3. Vangelis - "Chariots of Fire"
  4. Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"
  5. Coldplay – "Yellow"
  6. Audio Machine - "Akkadian Empire"

University-wide events

  • Pautakan - A quiz bee among different colleges and faculties. Established in 1977
  • The USTv Students' Choice Awards on Television - Established in 2005
  • The Search for the Ideal Thomasian Personality - The annual intercollegiate search highlights the values in the Thomasian identity of compassion, competence, and commitment.
List of winners
Academic year First Place Second Place Third Place
Mister Miss Mister Miss Mister Miss
1999-2000
Pha
Pha
-
-
-
-
2000-2001
-
-
-
-
Pha
-
2001-2002
-
-
Pha
-
-
-
2002-2003
-
-
-
-
-
-
2003-2004
-
-
-
-
-
-
2004-2005
-
-
-
-
-
-
2005-2006
-
Pha
-
-
-
-
2006-2007
Pha
Nurs
Sci
Pha
Eng'g
ITHM
2007-2008
CFAD
Pha
-
-
Pha
-
2008-2009
AMV
Nurs
Nurs
Sci
CRS
AMV
2009–2010
Pha
Pha
-
-
-
-
2010–2011
Med
Med
-
-
-
-
2011–2012
Med
Nurs
-
-
-
-
  • Himig Tomasino - Annual showdown of the best chorale groups of the university.
  • The Sinai Youth Camp - A night of prayer and worship.

Closing of the school year

Baccalaureate Mass, Ceremony of the Light, and The Sending off Rites

Legends

Arch of the Centuries

It has been a superstition that crossing the Arch while still studying in the university would result in a delay of graduation.

Sporadic events

Installation of a new rector

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Lim-Pe, Josefina (1973). The University of Santo Tomas in the Twentieth Century. University of Santo Tomas Press, Manila. {{cite book}}: Text "198–202" ignored (help)
  2. ^ de Ramos, Norberto V. (2000). I Walked with Twelve UST Rectors. Alfredo G. Ablaza and Christina De Ramos Ablaza. {{cite book}}: Text "4" ignored (help)
  3. ^ The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXII, No. 1 • June 22, 2000.
  4. ^ UST Rector makes pitch for values The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXIII, No. 1 • July 11, 2001.
  5. ^ 'Strive for excellence,' Nuncio urges faculty The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXIV, No. 1 • June 20, 2002.
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