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In 1964, with the merger of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters and the College of Liberal Arts, the need for a publication that is to become the mouthpiece of the students arose, coupled with the restlessness of bearing the new identity of “Artlettes.”

Determined to unify the two reluctant University bodies, Rey Datu, then Arts and Letters Student Council Vice President, became the first edito

r in chief of the campus newspaper that would soon be known as The Flame. The Flame, in its humble beginnings, was the child of mother publications Blue Quill and the Journal of Arts and Sciences. It eventually became part of the Artlet identity, on the lookout for the latest issues and trends prevailing in and around the Faculty, looking over student council elections, newly-implemented college policies, and curriculum revisions, among others. In the middle of the 1970s, with the full avowal of Proclamation No. 1081 as the law of the land, The Flame switched to another medium that would be the predecessor of the magazine known today, becoming the Journal of the Humanities which featured profound essays and articles solicited from the Artlet community. The publication was active in promulgating its opinions on issues regarding the government at this dark time in Philippine history, without compromising its role as a humanistic journal. Likened to Heraclitus’ symbol of motion by former Dean Magdalena Villaba-Cue, The Flame has developed a reputation for being a seeker of truth. The mood was carried over to the 1980s, a time characterized by issues of labor unions’ demonstrations, political unrest, and coups. The Flame endured to be the torch, blazing a trail that would become one of the hallmarks of the publication: fearless reportage. Battling against censorship, financial constraints, and fellow Artlets whose rebellious hunger for radical change slowly declined, The Flame continued to investigate the issues plaguing the country then. The publication released a lampoon issue titled The Phlegm, which satirized the general elections on May 11, 1992. The lampoon immortalized observed truths that stretched to become universal, and was asked to be taken in good humor and judgment. The Flame continued to defy conventions, adding to the continuous outpouring of talents trained under the guidance of literary giant former Dean Ophelia Dimalanta. With the turn of the next century, the headlines became inquisitive in search for answers. The Phlegm, Lagablab (the Filipino counterpart of the publication which put focus on national issues), and The Flame never wavered in challenging Artlets to become critical thinkers. The journal eventually transformed into more accessible glossy magazines that are readily available in the newsstands at the lobby of the St. To honor its golden anniversary, The Flame released a commemorative issue, intensifying its staffers and editors’ desire to serve the students and echo their sentiments to the administration. From the newspaper, to the Humanities journal, to the magazine, a new age dawned for the future of The Flame with the launching of its official website, abtheflame.net. This is The Flame, the official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters.

02/08/2024

ADVISORY: The UST campus will be accessible through gates 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 14 on Aug. 5 and 7 during the onsite ROARientation and ALAB, respectively.

The University also declares “carless days" during the onboarding events for Thomasian freshmen from the higher and basic education levels.

02/08/2024

THOMASIANS MUST be aware of the University’s more than four-century history because it is not only home to significant structures but also to longstanding values and aspirations, the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) said.

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02/08/2024

WHAT THE F?! (Issue no. 8)

Malapit na mag pasukan … pero may oras pa para gumala!

Gawa-gawa ni Lady Margrette Bermudez/ THE FLAME

02/08/2024

USING FREEDOM to justify a life without service would only hurt communities, a prelate said, as he warned Thomasians against “living in the flesh” or self-indulgence.

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USING FREEDOM to justify a life without service would only hurt communities, a prelate said, as he warned Thomasians against “living in the flesh” or self-indulgence. In this year’s Misa De Apertura, Alaminos Bishop Fr. Napoleon Sipalay, Jr., O.P., said the Holy Spirit has given the gift of fr...

02/08/2024

Alaminos Bishop Napoleon Sipalay Jr., O.P. leads the annual Misa de Apertura at the Santismo Rosario Parish Church on Friday, Aug. 2, marking the start of the academic year 2024-2025.

The mass was followed by the Discurso de Apertura, the University's inaugural lecture, which was delivered by Faculty of Arts and Letters Dean Prof. Melanie Turingan.

Photos by Grehmalyne Carandang and Ethan Christensen Cardaño/ THE FLAME

02/08/2024

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas is set to welcome a total of 11,921 first-year students in the basic and higher education levels for academic year (AY) 2024-2025, the University’s public affairs office said.

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02/08/2024

ALL THOMASIANS will receive free access to Adobe All Apps starting Aug. 9, according to the University’s Office of Information and Communications Technology.

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ALL THOMASIANS will receive free access to Adobe All Apps starting Aug. 9, according to the University’s Office of Information and Communications Technology. This is the first time the University is providing the full Adobe suite to the Thomasian community at no cost. The suite consists of 21 crea...

02/08/2024

ADVISORY: UST’s virtual services will undergo maintenance from Aug. 3 to 4, but will not affect the University’s online enrollment and the MyUSTe portal.

(Source: UST Office of Information and Communications Technology)

02/08/2024

JUST IN: All Thomasians will have access to Adobe All Apps, which offers several creative tools, starting Aug. 9.

The suite consists of graphic applications, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Acrobat Pro DC. Adobe All Apps.

(Source: UST Office of Information and Communications Technology)

02/08/2024

JUST IN: The University of Santo Tomas welcomes a total of 11,921 first-year students in the basic and higher education levels for the academic year 2024-2025, according to a UST press release.

01/08/2024

WILL THE HEALTH PERMIT ISSUE REACH THE COURTS?

ICYMI: The Council of Teachers and Staff of Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (CoTeSCUP), a group of labor unions representing several private institutions, has raised the possibility of pursuing legal actions in relation to the Manila health permit policy.

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01/08/2024

JUST IN: As of 9:50 p.m., some UST professors who have not complied with the July 31 health permit deadline told The Flame they could still access the MyUSTe portal.

UST previously said all Thomasian workers who fail to secure a health certificate from the Manila Health Department would be blocked from using the University's online services.

UST employees' unions and other labor groups representing different private universities are seeking a review of the city ordinance, saying the implementation is "financially burdensome and redundant."

01/08/2024

FACULTY UNIONS from several private universities have sided with UST employees’ call for a review of the Manila city ordinance requiring all academic and non-academic personnel to secure a sanitary permit or professional tax receipt (PTR), citing “discrepancies” in its implementation.

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01/08/2024

Freshmen and new students attend the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters’ general orientation for the academic year 2024-2025 at the UST Medicine Auditorium on Thursday, Aug. 1.

Artlets participated in the onboarding activities, which included a briefing about the faculty’s academic policies and local organizations and societies.

Photos by Jose Raphael Gonzales and Mc Neil Zyh Serrano/ THE FLAME

01/08/2024

OTHER UNIVERSITIES BACK UST LABOR GROUPS’ REQUEST FOR A REVIEW OF HEALTH PERMIT REQUIREMENT

BREAKING: Employees’ unions from several private universities in Manila express support for the UST labor unions’ call for a review of the city ordinance requiring all academic and non-academic personnel to submit a health permit or professional tax receipt (PTR), citing “discrepancies” in its implementation.

In a letter to Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna dated July 31, the Council of Teachers and Staff of Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (CoTeSCUP), a coalition of faculty unions from various higher education institutions, called for “equal protection” in accordance with the law, citing other private schools in the capital that are supposedly not directed to follow Ordinance 8793 or the Sanitation and Disinfection Code of the City of Manila issued in 2021.

The group also urges the mayor to allow university workers to undergo laboratory procedures within their respective institutions instead of the Manila Health Department, describing the process as “redundant, time-consuming and financially burdensome.”

UST employees were given until July 31 to submit their health certificates or PTR, after which those who did not comply will lose access to the MyUSTe portal, the University’s official online service.

The coalition says a dialogue with Lacuna and affected employees will help determine the “most appropriate legal actions” to undertake in light of their grievances.

01/08/2024

UST Facilities Management Office Director Fr. Dexter Austria, O.P. says he is seeking to institutionalize Baybayin scripts in all campus safety and street signs to revive the country’s cultural identity and honor its rich history.

According to Austria, directional signages containing the traditional script is expected to be installed within the next two to three months. Efforts to come up with Baybayin-translated cautionary signs, meanwhile, have yet to be discussed with linguistic experts.

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01/08/2024

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas aims to incorporate Baybayin in all safety and street signs around the campus to help revitalize the Philippines’ cultural identity, UST Facilities Management Office Director (FMO) Fr. Dexter Austria O.P. said.

In addition to the Baybayin signages, Austria said FMO is planning to install QR codes in all UST buildings to provide visitors more interactive details about the history of each structure.

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THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas aims to incorporate Baybayin in all safety and street signs around the campus to help revitalize the Philippines’ cultural identity, its facilities management chief said. UST Facilities Management Office (FMO) Director Fr. Dexter Austria O.P. said directional signages...

01/08/2024

Alam naman na natin ano ang nangyari noon: lockdown, quarantine pass, katahimikan, buryong, ayuda at iba pa.

Ngunit ang hindi natin nababatid - at siyang matatalastas sa mga tula ni Paul Castillo - ay hindi natin lubusang nalaláman ang nilalamán ng bawat dinanas natin.

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PINAGTITRIPAN TAYO ni Paul Castillo. Kinakalikot niya ang bawat gunita natin sa pandemyang minsang nilimot. O tinatangka pa ring malimutan hanggang ngayon. Sa lengguwaheng Gen Z, ang ating mga core memory. Sa pagkakalikot ng mga alaalang ito umiikot ang unibersong umaalpas sa kaniyang likhang kuwadr...

01/08/2024

UST officials have imposed a MyUSTe portal lockout for all teaching and non-teaching personnel who fail to obtain a health permit or professional tax receipt within the July 31 deadline.

Non-compliant workers cannot perform any transactions in the University’s official online service once the deadline has passed.

However, a total of 1,701 out of 3,261 UST employees still have not followed the requirement as of July 29, data obtained by The Flame showed.

The requirement is in line with Manila Ordinance 8793, which directs all employees working in the capital to submit a valid ID, stool and urine samples, a filled-out drug test form and biometrics for a sanitary permit worth P625 that has to be renewed annually.

Some faculty members and support staff have expressed anger and dismay over the lockout, saying it is “unfair” as it risks losing their jobs.

Organisasyon ng Nagkakaisang Empleyado-UST (ONE-UST) has called for a deadline extension from July 31 to Aug. 31 to Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna due to the recent typhoon that they say hindered workers from securing a permit. The coalition has also asked the UST rector for a dialogue to raise their concerns. So far, ONE-UST has received no answers from the officials.

Here are some of the views of some UST labor leaders about the MyUSTe portal restriction.

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31/07/2024

Maligayang Buwan ng Wika! 🇵🇭

Ngayong Agosto, patuloy nating tangkilikin at pahalagahan ang wikang Filipino upang maitaguyod ang ating kultura at magbigay-pugay sa ating mayamang panitikan.

Ipagdiwang natin ang wika bilang instrumento ng kalayaan at pag-unlad!

Dibuho ni Athena Juno Cajucom/ THE FLAME

31/07/2024

THE UST employees’ unions called for an urgent review of the much-criticized health permit requirement imposed by the Manila city government, saying its implementation “falls short of a just and fair system” and threatens to disrupt the University’s operations.

READ MORE: https://abtheflame.net/news/2024/07/manila-health-permit-policy-to-disrupt-usts-smooth-functioning-labor-coalition-warns/

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31/07/2024

THE UST Golden Spikers were haunted by errors during their debut in the V-League men’s collegiate challenge, kicking off their campaign with a four-set defeat to the FEU Tamaraws, 30-32, 29-27, 17-25, 20-25, on Wednesday, July 31.

READ MORE: https://abtheflame.net/sports/2024/07/golden-spikers-start-v-league-bid-with-error-filled-defeat-to-tamaraws/

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31/07/2024

REVIEW OF MANILA HEALTH PERMIT REQUIREMENT SOUGHT

BREAKING: UST employees’ unions call for an “urgent” review of the Manila city government’s health permit requirement on July 31, the deadline for its submission, saying the implementation of the policy falls short of a “just and fair system.”

In a letter addressed to the UST community, Organisasyon ng Nagkakaisang Empleyado-UST, a labor coalition, says the policy “threatens to disrupt the smooth functioning of our University.”

The group also assails UST’s decision to bar non-compliant employees from accessing the University’s online services without consultation with its members, saying the prohibition has led to more “concerns, fear, anger, and confusion” among the employees.

According to a July 29 data obtained by The Flame, a total of 1,701 out of 3,261 of University personnel have not yet secured their health certificate from the city government.

The letter was signed by the heads of the UST Faculty Union, Samahang Manggagawa ng UST and the Ugnayan ng Nagkakaisang Manggagawa ng UST Hospital.

31/07/2024

ADVISORY: Incoming freshmen and new students of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters will have their general orientation on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the UST Medicine Auditorium.

The morning session, scheduled at 9 a.m., will be for students of Asian Studies, Behavioral Science, Communication, Creative Writing, Economics and English Language Studies.

The afternoon session, which will be at 12 p.m., will be held for students of History, Journalism, Legal Management, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology.

(Source: Dean's office)

31/07/2024

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas improved its ranking by one notch to fourth-best Philippine institution in the July 2024 publication of Webometrics’ Rankings of World Universities.

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THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas improved its ranking by one notch to fourth-best Philippine institution in the July 2024 publication of Webometrics’ Rankings of World Universities. The University significantly rose to 2,379th from the previous 2,523rd global ranking in the latest edition of the Webo...

31/07/2024

The UST Golden Spikers falter against the FEU Tamaraws in four sets, 32-30, 27-29, 25-17, 25-20, in the V-League men’s collegiate conference on Wednesday, July 31, at the Paco Arena.

Photos by Jose Raphael Gonzales/ THE FLAME

31/07/2024

SOME LEADERS of UST employees’ groups have assailed the administration’s decision to bar workers without health permits or professional tax receipts (PTR) from accessing the University’s official online service after the July 31 deadline, describing the sanction as “unfair” as it could impede their work in the long run.

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30/07/2024

ICYMI: MORE THAN half of UST employees, including some 1,400 faculty members, have not yet complied with the health permit requirement as of July 29, two days before the deadline set by the Manila city government.

READ MORE: https://abtheflame.net/news/2024/07/still-no-health-permit-for-the-majority-of-ust-employees-two-days-before-deadline/

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30/07/2024

ADVISORY: UST will run its online enrollment for the first term of the academic year 2024-2025 until Wednesday, Aug. 7, following the University’s suspension of onsite and online services due to the recent typhoon.

(Source: Office of the Secretary General)

30/07/2024

UST employees’ unions have urged the Manila city government for another deadline extension of its health permit requirement from July 31 to Aug. 31, saying a “substantial number” of their members were unable to comply due to the recent typhoon.

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WATCH: UST Secretary General Fr. Louie Coronel, O.P. announces the reappointment of Fr. Richard Ang, O.P. as the University’s Rector. Ang will serve his second four-year term as rector following his service as the Rector Magnificus from 2020 to 2024. His installation rites is set on Monday, Sept. 9, at the UST Santisimo Rosario Parish Church. Video by Mc Neil Zyh Serrano/ THE FLAME

Sa darating na Lunes, Hulyo 22, muling ilalatag ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang mga plano ng kanyang administrasyon para sa bansa sa kanyang ikatlong Ulat sa Bayan. Nitong nakaraang taon, umunlad ang ekonomiya ng bansa. Naipatupad din ang ilang mga batas para sa pag-unlad ng iba't ibang sektor. Sa kabila ng mga nagawa ng pamahalaan, patuloy itong humaharap sa samot-saring hamon gaya ng ilegal na pananatili ng mga barko ng Tsina sa West Philippine Sea, mataas na presyo ng bilihin at mga suliranin sa sektor ng edukasyon. Sa dami ng kailangang ayusin ng administrasyon, tinanong ng The Flame ang mga Pilipino mula sa iba't ibang sektor: Anong isyu ang dapat mas pagtuunan ng pansin ni Pangulong Marcos sa ikatlong taon ng kanyang pamumuno?

VLOG POPULI: NEW ONSITE-ONLINE CLASS HOUR RATIO The UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, along with some colleges and faculties in the University, will adopt the new 2:1 onsite-to-online class-hour ratio for professional and general courses in the upcoming academic year. Under this setup, two hours per course will be dedicated to onsite learning, while one hour will be allotted for asynchronous classes. In this episode, The Flame asks: What do Thomasians think of the 2:1 onsite-online class ratio?

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the start of the rainy season on May 29. However, some areas in the country, including Metro Manila, continue to experience extreme heat this June. As the country experiences adverse weather conditions, The Flame asks: What are the plans of the city government of Manila for mitigating the impacts of high heat?

PARA SA MGA NAGWAGI 🎓 Dive once more into the sea of blue as we relive Artlets class of 2024's journey to new beginnings in this three-minute video. Producer: Daniela Thricia Anne Elgarico Director: Grehmalyne Carandang Words by: Nicole Samson Voiceovers: Hayana Ferreras and Francis Miguell Sta. Rosa Video Editor: Eve Jazmine Ligaya Videographers: Ethan Christensen Cardaño, Eve Jazmine Ligaya and Ryla Tuazon Music: Huling Sayaw (Instrumental) by Kamikazee

VLOG POPULI: AB SOLEMN INVESTITURE 2024

VLOG POPULI: AB SOLEMN INVESTITURE 2024 After four years of uncertainties marked by full online learning and the eventual shift to a hybrid setup, the 745 Artlets graduates embark on a new chapter in their lives. In this episode, The Flame asks Artlets graduates: “What will you pursue after graduating?”

FLEX OR FLUSH: College Life Edition 💪🚽 Artlets of Class 2024 marched to the end of their college journey on June 10. The Flame asks the graduates about various topics that shaped their college life. Video by Angelika Mae Bacolod, Mariane Ysabella Pante and Janssen Judd Romero/ THE FLAME

WATCH: Members of the general support staff, including maintenance and security personnel, were given the spotlight during the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters Solemn Investiture 2024 on Monday, June 10. Video from the University of Santo Tomas

GRAND FIT-NALE! 🎓💙

GRAND FIT-NALE! 🎓💙 Artlets from Class of 2024 showcase their outfits that reflect their identities and narrate their journey in UST. #ABSolemnInvestiture2024 Video by Jade Alecksandra Bagas and Venerando Pagaduan VII

TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 🐯🎓 Artlets of Batch 2024 are one sleep away from taking their final bow as college students at tomorrow’s graduation ceremony. Onto new beginnings, future graduates! Art by Angelika Mae Bacolod, Lady Margrette Bermudez and Janssen Judd Romero/ THE FLAME

REMEMBER ‘24 🎓 Tomorrow, Artlets of Batch 2024 will be turning the tassel and waving goodbye to their college years at UST. Producer: Daniela Thricia Anne Elgarico Director: Grehmalyne Carandang Writer: Trisha Tamio Video Editor: Eve Jazmine Ligaya Videographers: Grehmalyne Carandang, John Martin Revilla and Madeleen Saguid Contributors: Nicole Anne Bautista and Erwin James Gianan

PATAPOS NA ANG KARERA! Graduates of Batch 2024 attended their Baccalaureate Mass on May 31 with one last step to conclude their journey. The Flame asks Thomasian graduates: “How were you able to make the most out of your college experience despite spending two academic years in an online set-up?” Video by Angelika Mae Bacolod, Janssen Judd Romero and Trisha Tamio/ THE FLAME #USTBaccMass2024

BUHAY AY 'DI KARERA! 🌟 WATCH: The University of Santo Tomas showcases an eight-minute pyromusical featuring tracks from BINI and SB19 during the annual Baccalaureate Mass celebration on Friday, May 31. Video by Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg/ THE FLAME #USTBaccMass2024

EVER YOUR VALIANT LEGIONS 🕯️ WATCH: Nearly 7,800 graduating Thomasians of Batch 2024 sing the UST hymn during this year's Baccalaureate Mass rites on Friday, May 31. Video by Ryla Tuazon/ THE FLAME

WATCH: Graduating Thomasians fill the UST open field ahead of this year’s Baccalaureate Mass on Friday, May 31. A total of 7,795 Thomasians will be sent off this academic year, 900 of them are Artlets. Video by Mariane Ysabella Pante/ THE FLAME

WATCH: UST Secretary General Fr. Louie Coronel, O.P. congratulates graduating Thomasians of Batch 2024 and invites them to “spread light” to the world. Interview by John Martin Revilla/ THE FLAME

ARCH OF THE CENTURIES AWAITS… 🐯 All is set as the Baccalaureate Mass 2024 is just around the corner. Producer: Madeleen Saguid Director: Ryla Tuazon Scriptwriter: Daniela Thricia Anne Elgarico Videographer: Jose Raphael Gonzales Video Editor: Eve Jazmine Ligaya

WATCH: The UST Chorus of Arts and Letters serenades the graduating Artlets of Batch 2024 with a heartfelt rendition of "Before We Say Goodbye" on Wednesday at the St. Raymund de Peñafort building. Video by Heschel Klein Pavon/ THE FLAME

SEE YOU TOMORROW, FUTURE GRADUATES! 🕯️ Tomorrow, Batch 2024 will attend the Baccalaureate Mass and participate in the symbolic exit through the Arch of the Centuries. Art by Allyzabela Fernandez/ THE FLAME

SAYAWAN NA! 🐯💛 WATCH: UST PRIME seeks to defend its crown, transporting the crowd to the 90s with a nostalgic OPM-centered performance. #UAAPSeason86 #FuelingTheFuture Video by Mc Neil Zyh Serrano/THE FLAME