Arch. Armel Andre Bonifacio, Arch. Brian James Chiu, Arch. Joey de Vera, Arch. John John Ong, and Arch. David Yu are the members of the pioneering batch of graduate students who will take up dual PhD in Built Environment/Architecture, a PhD by research program offered by the (USTGS) and the University of Reading in UK (UoR). Established in 1892, UoR is currently ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2018).

This PhD by research is delivered via distance education. There are no taught courses enrolled; however, it follows a certain structure that will allow the students to cope with the demands of the programme. Training is provided to the students before the start and while enrolled in the programme. Students can complete the degree in three years strictly observing the following phases: (1) Independent Study (Standard or PhD by distance) and Supervision; (2) Required Training Sessions; (3) Assessment and Monitoring; (4) Learning Needs Analysis; (5) Annual Assessments; (6) Confirmation of Registration; (7) Additional Training and (8) Viva (Final Defense).

Prior to acceptance to the program, the first cohort hurdled a rigorous training-workshop on Reading and Critiquing facilitated by the UST Graduate School (USTGS-CCPED). They also attended a lecture-workshop conducted by a UoR professor, Prof. Lorraine Farelly, on November 11, 2017.

The pioneering batch arrived in London on September 21 and settled in the UoR Students Residence. Their week at UoR was pretty busy for they were inducted by the UoR International Relations Officer at Whiteknights Campus, met with the School of Built Environment Vice Dean and the School of Architecture Dean (London Road Campus and with the UoR Supervisors), inducted to the library, held consultative meetings with their supervisors, inducted to the Graduate School, and attended workshops for new graduate students.

The dual degree program is a Transnational Education (TNE) program jointly funded by the Commission on Higher Education and the British Council under the project Joint Development of Niche Programmes through Philippine-UK Linkages. Ten top higher education institutions in the Philippines have been selected as recipients of project support: Ateneo de Manila University, Bicol University, Central Luzon State University, De La Salle University, Miriam College, Saint Louis University, Silliman University, University of the Philippines, University of San Carlos, and 探花精选.

When the pioneering batch completes the program, the 探花精选 will be dubbed as the hub for the very first doctoral program in Architecture in the Philippines.

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Ms. Maria Carmela M. Royeca was inducted as the inauguaral UST SOCCSKSARGEN Alumni Chapter President, and in her speech, she expressed the chapter鈥檚 commitment in terms of community extension programs of the association for the community of General Santos City.

Inducted with Ms. Royeca were the following:

Vice-President Internal: Arch鈥檛. Antonio Villanueva

Vice-President External: Mr. Gerard Paul Duremdes

Secretary: Ms. Lynette E. Gallinero

Treasurer: Mr. Darren Uy

Auditor: Ms. Mayvelyn G. Urbano

Board of Directors

Rev. Fr. Boyd Sulpico, O.P.

Rev. Fr. Gerard Zabala, O.P.

Dr. Sergio Demonta帽o

Dr. Edwin Valencia

Dr. Cristina Ramizo

Atty. Leonardo Mann

Ms. Lord Peter Michael G. Gaisano, Jr.

Mr. Marc Dominic Pimentel

Mr. Charlson King

Advisers:

Mayor Peter B. Miguel

Dr. Socorro Mayol-Partridge

Ms. Natalia de Belen Sabado, CPA

During the same event, UST Alumni Association, Inc. President Evelyn A. Songco, PhD focused attention on the three values immortalized atop the UST Main Building: Faith, Hope, and Love. She asked the new alumni chapter to live out these values in their community. Fr. Dagohoy, for his part, said that the alumni chapter was made up of the 鈥渇aces of the University鈥� who will serve as role models to future Thomasians in the southern Philippines.

In line with the excitement brought about by the ongoing construction of UST General Santos, Mayor Ronnel Rivera reiterated his support for UST, whose Mindanao campus will open in 2021.

The induction ceremony was the centerpiece of a three-day alumni activity participated in by Fr. Dagohoy, the UST AAI, and the UST Office of Alumni Relations, led by Director Fredeswindo R. Medina, MACHS. The visit included a helicopter tour of the 80-hectare UST General Santos City lot, and a courtesy call to Mayor Rivera, whose City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office representative talked about the economic development programs and business opportunities for GenSan.

The visit likewise included a chance for the OAR and UST AAI representatives to mingle with the GenSan locals, specifically during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Tuna Festival dubbed as 鈥淢ega Tuna Fun in Metro GenSan.鈥�

With reporting from Asst. Prof. Fredeswindo R. Medina, MACHS 鈥� Office of Alumni Relations

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The alumni likewise unveiled newly constructed benches that are uniquely Thomasian along Legazpi Boulevard. Blessed by Fr. Roman 鈥淒on鈥� Santos, O.P., the benches are a way to promote the existence of the chapter, especially now that UST is also found in Bicol, through UST 鈥� Legazpi.

A courtesy call was also made on UST-Legazpi Rector Fr. Ernesto M. Arceo, O.P., PhD, who expressed support for the Bicol chapter of UST graduates.

First reported by Alsace Nicole Cablar and the UST Office of Alumni Relations

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On the first day of the visit, the UST group participated in a seminar at Korea University in which Dr. Leighanne Kimberly Yuh delivered a lecture on 鈥淚ssues on the Possible Reunification of the Korean Peninsula.鈥� This was followed by an academic meeting participated in by faculty members together with Korea University officials Assistant Director for International Cooperation Mr. D鈥橝rcy Drachenberg, Regional Manager for Asia and Oceania Exchange and Study Abroad Programs Office of International Affairs Ms. Yunji Kim, and College of Liberal Arts 鈥� Department of Korean History Professor Dr. Leighanne Kimberly Yuh. In the said meeting, discussions centered on possible collaboration between the two universities in the area of collaborative seminars, research, faculty and student exchanges and participation in summer or winter academic programs.

At Dongguk University, which they visited on the second day, an orientation was given to UST students and faculty members by Office of International Relations Assistant Manager Ms. Sejin Kwon, regarding the conduct of their summer program specifically the Intensive Korean Language and Culture course to be given to the visiting UST students. This was followed immediately by the Korean Language and Culture classes.

Also at Dongguk University, the UST group participated in the grand lecture of a Visiting Professor from Seoul National University, Prof. Dr. Bo-hyuk Suh who delivered a lecture on 鈥淒e-nuclearization and Peace on the Korean Peninsula.鈥� The AB faculty conducted a meeting with Ms. Sejin Kwon and both parties emphasized the need to sustain the international collaboration between the two universities, considering that several activities have already been conducted since 2010 between the two parties.

On the third day of the visit, the UST contingent was welcomed to the Catholic University of Korea by Office of International Affairs Director Dr. Peter Seo, and Head of Admission Office Dr. Joon Suk Kim, a professor of the Department of International Studies. This was followed by a Collaborative Thematic Seminar participated in by faculty and students from both the Catholic University of Korea and 探花精选.

Lecturer-discussants included faculty members from the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters: Dr. Lino Baron, who discussed 鈥淪outh Korea: A Major Ally in Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth with the Philippines鈥�; Dr. Augusto de Viana, who lectured on the topic 鈥淢ention of Korea in Philippine Textbooks: A Comparison of Textbooks from pre K-12 and K to 12 ERAS鈥�; Dr. Milagros Arrevillaga, who shared insights on 鈥淲ork Values and Reflectiveness as Predictors of Academic Performance鈥�; and Asst. Prof. Alain Santos, who talked about the 鈥淯rban Forest Park as Eco Space for Liveable City: Arroceros Forest Park, Manila, Philippines.鈥�

While in Seoul, the students visited the Korean War Memorial and Museum, watched a Korean Popular Theatre performance, actively participated in the Kimchi Culinary Academy and attended lessons on Korean Pop culture. The group visited the Joint Security Area of the DMZ area in Paju about 55 kilometers from Seoul where the famed Dorasan train station and the infiltration tunnels are located. These areas are just 2 kilometers from Pamunjeon, also known as the Demilitarized Zone, where the actual demarcation line between North and South Korea is located.

After the completion of the Korean Language and Culture program and academic seminars and lectures, the group proceeded to the ancient city of Gyeongju and the cosmopolitan city of Busan, the second largest city in South Korea, for the cultural and historical visits.

At Gyeongju, the group visited the Anapchi lake, the Pulguksa Buddhist temple Shrine, established 528 A.D., Gyeongju National Museum and the ancient temple grotto of Sokkuram, established 751 A.D. The Thomasians had a firsthand cultural and historical knowledge of what the students could only usually learn from books or instructional materials.

Gyeongju is the ancient site of the Silla Dynasty until the Unified Kingdom of Silla (57 B.C.E. 鈥� 668 A.D.) It was the seat of Ancient Silla during the Unified Kingdom of Silla (668-935 A.D.), uniting other main Korean Kingdoms of Koguryo (Goguryeo 37 B.C.E.- 668 C.E.), Paekche (Baekje 18 B.C.E. -660 C.E.), Gaya (42 B.C.E. -562 C.E.). These sites were the silent witnesses to Korea鈥檚 long and glorious history.

While at Busan, the group visited the Busan Fishing Village and Fish Port, the Haeyundae Bay and the Busan Haedong Yoggungsa Temple Shrines by the Sea.

The program consisted of 20 hours of Korean Language and Culture, 18 hours of Lectures, Collaborative Seminars and Academic Meetings and 20 hours of Cultural and Historical visits for a total of 58 hours of activities.

The student participants were: Jeremy Lance M. Ang, Jeremi Mae M. Arboleda, Maria Francine Therese S. Besinio, Karen Daryl L. Brito, Rya Joyce C. Catabas, Tricia Anne M. Clemente, Winston Francis S. Ilustre, Julie Euszel M. Jerusalem, Therine Joyce C. Navarro, Louie Llyod E. Octava, Merlissa Faye D. Respicio, Yanah Alexa F. Samson, Micaella Marie D.G. Soriaga and Mikaela Andrea O. Villanueva.

The faculty group, headed by Dean Prof. Michael Anthony C. Vasco, Ph.D., included: Assoc. Lino N. Baron, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof. Augusto de Viana, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof. Milagros C. Arrevillaga, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. Alain Jomarie G. Santos.

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This tribute is part of the preparations of the UST FMS for its sesquicentennial (150th) founding anniversary in 2021. One hundred fifty FMS alumni were recognized for their achievements in the fields of education, research, government service, medical societies, industry, and in public and private health sectors.

The UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is the oldest Catholic medical school in the Philippines and remains one of the leading medical schools in the country. It is a Center of Excellence that contributes more than 400 new physicians annually and consistently produces medical board topnotchers. According to FMS Dean Ma. Lourdes D. Maglinao, M.D., MHPEd, the Faculty 鈥渋s proud of not only the legacy it has left behind, but the legacy it continues to embed daily in every Thomasian medical learner, whom it taught, teaches, and will teach in the years to come.鈥�

UST FMS has produced alumni who are renowned and respected in the field of Medicine here and abroad, such as Secretary of Health Francisco Duque III, M.D., and Belo Medical Group Director Victoria G. Belo, M.D.

Among those awarded were: former Senator and First Lady of the Philippines Hon. Luisa P. Ejercito M.D., of Class 1954; Ospital ng Makati Director Vergel P. Binay, M.D. (Class 1997); St. Luke鈥檚 Medical Center Quasha Memorial College of Medicine Legal Medicine Department Chair Atty. Antonio Alejandro D. Rebosa, M.D., (Class 1985); Chinese General Hospital College of Medicine Dean Normando C. Gonzaga, M.D. (Class 1976); American College of Surgeons 鈥� Philippine Chapter President Ray. B. Malilay, M.D. (Class 1980); The Medical City Augusto P. Sarmiento Cancer Institute Director Daniel M. Alonzo, M.D. (Class 1982); St. Luke鈥檚 Medical Center Medical Director Benjamin S. A. Campomanes, Jr., M.D., (Class 1985); Makati Medical Center Director Johnny B. Sinon, M.D. (Class 1982); and Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center Director Modesto O. Llamas, M.D. (Class 1965).

UST Secretary-General Rev. Fr. Jes煤s M. Miranda, Jr., O.P., in his opening remarks commended the awardees for embodying the Thomasian values of competence, commitment, and compassion in their practice as physicians, saying 鈥淵ou are the living witnesses to the University鈥檚 mission of serving the Church, the nation, and the global community.鈥�

The Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc. was introduced by Class 1967 alumnus Willie N. Lagdameo, M.D., a member of the Foundation鈥檚 Board of Trustees. The Foundation supports the UST FMS by sustaining and aiding in its initiatives through the Regent鈥檚 Scholarship, community outreach, simulation center, research, student and faculty development programs.

Two-time Luciano Pavarotti Choir of the World awardee UST Singers performed, too, while at the onset of the program, the UST String Quartet also entertained the guests.

FMS Regent Rev. Fr. Angel A. Aparicio, O.P., in his closing remarks, expressed his joy in the reconnection of the alumni gathered, inviting them to 鈥減lease show support to [FMS鈥橾 endeavors, join us in counting down [to the 150th anniversary celebration], and keep in touch.鈥�

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Joining Barro in the Top 10 list are: Top 2 – Rolter Lorenz M. Lee, RMT (91.80%) Top 8 – Harissa Katrina R. de Lara, RMT (89.90%) Top 10 – Jericho M. Balauro, RMT (89.70%)

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The seminar-workshop, attended by 50 participants composed of Biology teachers in junior and senior high school and college students, was conceptualized to respond to the need for student-centric approaches to meet the 21st century skills and examine digital learning trends and its implication in influencing the current and future delivery of content, pedagogy, and technology.

UST Director and College of Science Dean , who also teaches under the Biology Department, delivered and facilitated the lecture and workshop sessions.

The EdTech director delivered a lecture on Inquiry-Based Learning, Digital Learning Trends in Science Education, and Augmented Reality using Dino Encounter App while Dean Ramos presented inputs on Genetic Analysis using DNA2App, Pairwise Sequence Alignment and Applications, Guided Inquiry Workshop, and Open-Ended Inquiry Workshop which provided the participants ideas about experiential and active learning techniques using varied digital tools that can be applied in the classroom.

During the workshop, the participants were allowed to navigate free educational resources for teachers and other open digital tools that can be appropriately integrated in teaching and learning. They used computer applications to simulate science concepts and experimentations. They were exposed to hands-on internet-based learning activities.

At the end of the workshop, the participants were expected to have developed the skill in integrating technology in the teaching-learning process and in identifying the digital theories and pedagogies that are most applicable in the delivery of their lessons.

The workshop was for free according to College of Science Dean Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, Ph.D., because, 鈥淚t is some sort of a community extension service of the College of Science and the BIOTA-UST Chapter. The participants are all BIOTA members from both private and public institutions.鈥� The participants were teachers from selected JHS, SHS and HEIs from various schools in Luzon including those who come from as far as Ifugao in the North and Bicol in the South.

The participants were from the following schools: Gen. Ricardo G. Papa Sr. Memorial High School, Batangas State University Main Campus I, Sta. Maria National High School, Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa Manila, Southville 8c National High School, Tondo High School, DepEd Makati, Division of City Schools of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Ateneo Junior High School, Mayamot National High School, University of Nueva Caceres, Quirino State University, General de Jesus College, Holy Trinity University, Immaculate Heart of Mary College, Quirino State University, UST College of Education, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Sta. Maria Campus, Ifugao State University, and Bagumbayan National High School.

Also participating were: University of the Philippines – Manila, Senior High School De La Salle Lipa, Far Eastern University Institute of Technology-Alabang, De La Salle University – Manila, Department of Education-Bagumbayan National High School, De La Salle Lipa, UST Angelicum College, Ismael Mathay Sr. High School, Philippine Malabon Cultural Institute, Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation, Sta. Peregrina High School, St. Mary鈥檚 Educational Institute, Laguna Bel-Air Science School, Hope Christian High School, Bulacan State University, BHC Educational Institution, Inc., and Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus, Universidad de Manila, and the UST Graduate School.

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The Youth Exchange was co-hosted by Urban Youth Academy, Asian Development Bank, and Hanyang University. APYE is an international exchange program for the youth of ASEAN nations which aims to empower the youth to drive the Sustainable Development Goals into action and maximize their potentials to be the change-makers of this world. The youth delegates pondered about fundamental, structural, and sustainable solutions that could be implemented for the near future.

The activities in APYE consisted of the Asian Youth Forum, where the 200 delegates from 25 different countries made the Youth Declaration on the Future of Work. Although the delegates came from different countries, they were able to express their shared visions and missions and made an exceptional youth declaration thus, highlighting the beauty of diversity. The delegates learned to use Arduino, an electronic prototyping platform for building digital and interactive objects and SketchUp, a 3D modeling computer program to help them design their prototypes and have it 3D printed. The program also consisted of local immersion where the delegates had to seek out problems that the local community faced. The end goal of the program is for the delegates to come up with sustainable solutions and to innovate products that will be beneficial to the community. APYE activities have challenged the capabilities of the youth delegates, maximized their potentials, and allowed them to use their voices in order to fulfill their roles as the change-makers of this world.

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The alumni likewise unveiled newly constructed benches that are uniquely Thomasian along Legazpi Boulevard. Blessed by Fr. Roman 鈥淒on鈥� Santos, O.P., the benches are a way to promote the existence of the chapter, especially now that UST is also found in Bicol, through UST 鈥� Legazpi.

A courtesy call was also made on UST-Legazpi Rector Fr. Ernesto M. Arceo, O.P., PhD, who expressed support for the Bicol chapter of UST graduates.

First reported by Alsace Nicole Cablar and the UST Office of Alumni Relations

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