The plan aimed to assess the potential of Barangay San Miguel in Echague, Isabela, for sustainable community-based tourism in the new and next normal. It also determined the current situation of the barangay, specifically its community-based tourism industry development, analyzed different related issues, constraints, and opportunities of the barangay for community-based tourism industry development, assessed the perspectives and views of different stakeholders on the sustainability and development of the barangay鈥檚 tourism resources, assessed tourism development impacts, specifically on the barangay鈥檚 economic, socio-cultural, and environmental aspects, and developed a sustainable community-based tourism strategic development framework and sustainability indicators for Barangay San Miguel, Echague, Isabela.

The Office of Hon. Faustino 鈥淚nno鈥� A. Dy V of the 6^th District of Isabela initiated the project and was supported by the Municipal Government of Echague, Isabela. The turnover activity was conducted at the Blessed Jane of Aza Lounge, Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building.

Mr. Louie Simbe, the Municipal Tourism, Culture, and Arts Officer of the Municipality, and Ms. Claire Santiago, the Political Affairs Assistant under the Office of Cong. Inno officially received the plan. Officials from the DOST NRCP also attended the event. It was headed by Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo (President) and Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda (Executive Director). While RCSSEd was represented by its Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano.

#TeamKomunidad of the UST CTHM and Sentro Turismo spearheaded the project under the leadership of Asst. Prof. Jame Monren T. Mercado, MACHS, with the team members, Asst. Prof. Dr. Avi Ben P. Andalecio, Dr. Fhamela F. Sarmiento, Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang, Assistant Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evangeline E. Timbang, and Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado.

The plan was an output of the project entitled 鈥淪ustainable Community-based Tourism Potential and Development of Barangay San Miguel, Echague, Isabela in the New/Next Normal.鈥� The project was also part of the 1^st batch of the Policy-funded Research Projects under the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

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The project is in partnership with the City Government, represented by its Mayor, Hon. Lucy Torres-Gomez, Hon. Richard I. Gomez, DPA (Congressman, 4^th District of Leyte), the members of the Sanggunian Panlungsod Committee on Tourism, Culture, Heritage, and the Arts, the City Tourism Council, and the Ormoc City Tourism Office. At the same time, the 探花精选 was represented by the Assistant Dean of the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evangeline E. Timbang, and the members of the project team.

Mayor Torres-Gomez pointed out during her Message of Appreciation that the plan will provide them with significant measures for conceptualizing their programs and projects for the sustainable tourism development of the city. It also allowed the government to be aware of the current negative situations in the Ormoc Tourism Industry that it must address. After the output presentation, the Sanggunian Committee approved the Resolution adopting the plan.

The project team was headed by its Project Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado, together with its members, Asst. Prof. Jame Monren T. Mercado (Project Coordinator and Writer/Researcher), Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang (Writer/Researcher), Dr. Fhamela F. Sarmiento (Writer/Researcher), Mr. Wyett White T. Lee (Writer/Researcher), Mr. Alec P. Bagcus (Writer/Researcher), Ms. Andrea Nicole D. Hernandez (Research Assistant), and Mr. Allan B. Bundang (Graphic Artist).

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Organized by the Department of Secondary Education, the occasion served as the initial salvo leading to the fortnight-long 98th Founding Anniversary of the College of Education, with the theme 鈥淓duGREATat98: Gratitude, Resilience and Excellence Amidst Transitions.鈥�

In his Opening Remarks, Asst. Prof. John Christian C. Valeroso, LPT, PhD, chair of the Department of Secondary Education pointed out that beyond the original meaning of LPT, or Licensed Professional Teacher, it should mean 鈥淟eader na may Pagmamahal sa Tao,鈥� reflecting the true role of teachers in our society.

Robredo expressed that it is humbling to be given a 鈥渃hance to share with you our lived experiences as we strive to contribute in achieving the fulfillment of our hopes, particularly through our education initiatives.鈥�

鈥淢aliit lang naman po ang mga education initiatives namin, pero 鈥榶ung aming aspiration ay sana kahit paano maka-contribute to the transformation of our educational system,鈥� she said.

The 14th vice president of the country mentioned 鈥渋nvitations from academic institutions, think tanks, and organizations who have taken a special interest on hearing the Filipino story.鈥�

These include the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum in New York, USA, the Asia Society Foundation in Zurich, Switzerland, and the Rockefeller Foundation in Bellagio, Italy.

Robredo, chairperson and president of Angat Buhay: Partnerships Against Poverty, related volunteers鈥� efforts in building makeshift classrooms for early grade learners, putting up dormitories in public high schools, after finding out that students drop out because they live far from the school, training parents to install backyard farming so their children will eat nutritious food.

Ending her lecture 鈥楥ommunity and our shared dreams for the Filipino youth,鈥� Robredo said she chose to keep faith in the Filipino solidarity and is looking forward to a partnership with the College of Education and the whole Thomasian community. 

Assoc. Prof. Jeremaiah Opiniano, PhD, director of UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education, Prof. Clarita Carillo, LPT, PhD, Assistant to the Rector for Planning and Quality Management, and Ms. Ma. Bianca Lourize V. Franco, president of Student Teachers’ Association of 探花精选 served as reactors.

In her Closing Remarks, College of Education Dean Assoc. Prof. Pilar Romero, LPT, PhD, revealed that 鈥淟iwanag sa Dilim,鈥� a song popular during the campaign for the last national elections, resonated 鈥渨ith us not only because it was our anthem, but because it speaks of our core, that as Thomasians we are called to bring the light of truth to dispel the darkness of ignorance.鈥�

The events for the College of Education鈥檚 98th Foundation Anniversary lasted from April 19 to May 14.

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In her Messages at the opening of the event, Mayor Arcillas emphasized the initiatives taken by the City from years ago in integrating the SDG global objectives in the City鈥檚 local programs, which now culminate to Santa Rosa becoming a pilot city in adopting the UN ESCAP Tool.听 鈥淚 wholeheartedly endorse this initiative, cognizant of the prestige and responsibility accompanying our role as a pilot city,鈥� she said.听 She mentioned how she issued Executive Order 13 Series of 2024, creating the Technical Working Group (TWG) that shall be responsible in crafting the City鈥檚 VLR.

A few days before the two-day Consultation-Workshop, Prof. Marcelo and other officials of the University met with the Vice-Mayor, Hon. Arnold B. Arcillas, and the CPDO Coordinator, EnP. Ermin V. Lucino, MPM, to align many aspects of the short- to long-term plan for UST Santa Rosa with those of the City of Santa Rosa.  Vice-Mayor Arcillas and EnP. Lucino recognized UST Santa Rosa as an important private Higher Education Institution (HEI) partner of the City, particularly in its initiatives to become a 鈥楽mart City鈥�, the characteristics of which are consistent with the SDGs.  In his Message at the Consultation-Workshop showing how the City has been continuously pursuing opportunities to collaborate with its stakeholders to achieve the SDGs, EnP. Lucino shared that the City was planning to establish a Technology Business Incubator (TBI). However, 鈥渨ith the 探花精选 bringing their TBI at their Santa Rosa campus, we need not establish our own. We just have to partner with them,鈥� he said.  EnP. Lucino emphasized that this sharing of expertise and resources leading to inclusive economic prosperity is consistent with SDG #17 (Partnerships for the goals) and other SDGs interrelated with it.    

The City鈥檚 VLR TWG is being supported by the UN ESCAP Team led by Mr. Omar Siddique.  The TWG, through EnP. Lucino, recommended to ESCAP to team up with SDG experts from UST to assist in preparing the City鈥檚 VLR.  Prof. Marcelo received the recommendation favorably for UST to collaborate with UN ESCAP and the VLR TWG of Santa Rosa.  鈥淭he University鈥檚 decision to develop UST Santa Rosa as its Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship external facility is precisely to be in a better position to serve in nation-building and in addressing global issues through collaboration and cooperation.  We welcome opportunities such as this.  UST will definitely take part in this landmark endeavor of the City of Santa Rosa every step of the way.  We are proud to be a part of this initiative,鈥� she said.

The activity was organized by the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) of Santa Rosa as lead organizer with support from other offices of the Santa Rosa City government and various national government agencies such as the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).  It was attended by Santa Rosa LGUs, representatives from the industry, the education sector and other stakeholders of the City.

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According to Dean Lopez-Kaw, the discussions with Hungarian diplomats centered on student exchanges, faculty residency, and co-advisorship of GS Law theses and dissertations. In a Facebook post by the Hungarian Embassy, they expressed optimism in 鈥渂ringing together higher education institutions to maximize student and faculty potential, most especially with our Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program.鈥�

The Graduate School of Law offers the degrees Master of Laws and Doctor of Civil Law programs online. Students from both the Philippines and abroad are welcome to apply.

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The award seeks to honor two stalwarts who have contributed significantly to developing the country’s intellectual property system. Usec. Gepty was recognized for his invaluable contribution during his stint as the Deputy Director General and Officer-in-charge of IPOPHL. During his term, the GS Law faculty member reinforced and developed the said government unit’s advocacy, policy-making functions, international relations, and programs.

The theme of the event was “IP and the SDGS: Building our common future with innovation and creativity” and caps the National IP Month.

IPOPHL is the government agency mandated to administer and implement State policies on intellectual property.

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The event, which was held on the 13^th of December 2023, coincided with the Paskuhan Mass and Agape. IP representatives from Ayta (Zambales), Dumagat (Quezon), Kalanguya (Ifugao), and Mangyan (Mindoro) tribal communities shared their stories of struggles and triumphs and showcased their indigenous products at the UST Central Seminary Gymnasium. A poster exhibit was also prepared by Alyssa R. Contreras, Meryl Aila M. Ongsotto, Angela Marie G. Ubac, and Assoc. Prof. Mary Ann Venturina Bulanadi, Ph.D. of the College of Fine Arts and Design.

Most Rev. Valentin C. Dimoc, D.D., the Chair of CBCP-ECIP, highlighted in his opening remarks that 鈥渋sang puso鈥� means 鈥渨alang iwanan para sa mga katutubo.鈥� It is a strong call to humbly join in the preservation of human dignity, working collaboratively for the greater good of IPs, and conserving the environment through alternative means of sustainable development. As the IPs continue to safeguard their culture despite numerous plights they face, such as poverty, discrimination, lack of access to basic social needs, development aggression, and red-tagging, they need assertive assistance and protection of their communities and their rights. Furthermore, Rev. Fr. Earl Alan Cura, CICM, stated that it is essential for the younger generation to deepen their awareness and appreciation of who they are as it is rooted in the culture and identity of a person and member of society.

The event was capped off with a symbolic tribal dance to underscore solidarity. Lastly, Rev. Fr. Pablo T. Tiong, along with the officials of SIMBAHAYAN Asst. Prof. Froilan A. Alipao, MCD, , Asst. Prof. Christian Rey D. Rimando, MSPT (SIMBAHAYAN Assistant Director), and Junior Teacher Frederick F. Prevosa, MA (OVRRA Executive Assistant) distributed sixteen (16) Noche Buena packages to the IP groups present from the NINGNGING 2023, a UST Paskuhan gift-giving project.

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Centering synodality, a process of collaboration and understanding that means 鈥渏ourneying together as the People of God鈥�, at the heart of the conference鈥檚 discussions, the keynote address was delivered by His Eminence Mario Cardinal Grech, the Secretary-General of the Synod of Bishops.

With the theme 鈥�Salya: Let us cross to the other side (Mk 4:35)鈥�, PCNE X emphasizes the way synodality is evident in Filipino Catholic Traditions practiced today.

On the first Eucharistic Celebration of the conference, Thomasian alumnus and Manila Archbishop His Eminence Most Rev. Jose F. Advincula, D.D., O.P., in his homily, reflected on the concept of 鈥�Salya鈥�, a devotional practice that means 鈥榩ressing forth鈥�, which is also a word traditionally cried out in rhythmic unison by the crowd during the Traslacion of the Nazareno.

鈥淔or devotees, salya refers to the act of periodically sprinting forth behind the carriage of the Nazareno, in order to ram their bodies against it.  From an outsider point-of-view, it may seem that they are only trying to push forward the andas.  But devotees say that salya is not only meant to drive the andas of the Senyor forward; it is also an act whereby they bring each other closer to the Senyor.  As they press forth towards the carriage of the Senyor, they press themselves more closely towards the Lord,鈥� said Archbishop Advincula.

Most Rev. Advincula further shared, 鈥淪ynodality expands our vision to make us look beyond personal interests, blood ties, locality, business gains, and political parties, towards recognizing the sacred presence of the Lord within ourselves, within each other.  Synodality is Jesus accompanying us in the path of personal, social, and ecclesial conversion. Pressing forth and crossing over, solidarity and conversion, salya at Traslacion.  These are the graces we seek as we celebrate PCNE X, and as we continue in our synodal journey as a local Church.鈥�

In the keynote address, Cardinal Grech shared some key points from the general assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome in October 2023 and discussed relevant points from its .

Highlighting that the majority of the world鈥檚 youth population lives in Asia, he mentioned that the Catholic Church in Asia and the Philippines is well-placed 鈥渢o provide leadership to the Universal Church in responding to what the First Session of the General Assembly referred to as 鈥榤aking [the Church] a preferential option for young people.鈥欌��

Further, the Cardinal urged that 鈥淣one of our enthusiasm for evangelization of the youth, for seeking to actualize their unique contributions, for inviting them to share co-responsibility in the Church鈥檚 Mission, should blind us to the many social, cultural, and personal challenges that young people face today, which are well-documented in Christus Vivit. We need to learn from young people themselves how to respond to their needs, and so in a special way, we need to listen to them.鈥�

Aside from the main plenary gatherings at the Quadricentennial Pavilion, the University also hosted concurrent workshops and discussions among the different sectors like the youth, the educators, the clergy, catechists, and different focuses such as digital and social media, interreligious and ecumenical dialogue, and the Filipino family, among others, in the different buildings within campus.

鈥淲e welcome with enthusiasm the return of PCNE to its original home, UST. Nothing will give the UST community a more profound sense of mission and identity than to be of service to the Church, nation, and global community. May the conference allow us to discern God鈥檚 message in the spirit of active listening and dialogue, and to have a meaningful encounter with the Lord as well as each other,鈥� said UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., Ph.D. in his welcome remarks.

鈥淎s educators, we do not forget that we are just instruments of God. We let go and let God and allow the Holy Spirit to come and lead us to a deeper life of prayer, communal discernment, collaborative service in the mission of evangelization,鈥� shared Sr. Aileen Bonifacio, SPC during the concurrent workshop for educators.

For the concurrent workshop for digital and social media, Ms. Jane Pati帽o said that 鈥淏y listening to different perspectives, ideas, and experiences, the Church can better understand the needs and concerns of the audience and tailor its digital evangelization efforts accordingly. To be effective in digital media evangelization, it is important for the Church to be bold, authentic and circular in each approach.鈥�

Meanwhile, Ted Toledo and Sr. Genevieve Rubio, MCST, shared during the concurrent workshop for youth that 鈥淟eaders of the Church must step on the same ground as the young people, become more accepting and uplifting, impartial and encouraging. The Church needs to continue youth empowerment programs and proper spiritual accompaniment so that we could all be heard, listened to, and understood.鈥�

PCNE Founder and current Pro-Prefect for the Section of Evangelization of Dicastery for Evangelization His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, also continued the 鈥淗eart to Heart鈥� series in the tenth PCNE. He interacted with the Bishop of Kalookan Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, Archbishop of Manila Most Rev. Jose Advincula, CBCP Vice President and Bishop of Pasig Most Rev. Mylo Hubert Bergara, and Dr. Estella Padilla, where they discussed the transformative power of listening, characterized by humility and openness.

PCNE has been held at UST since its start in 2013鈥撯�搃nitiated by Cardinal Tagle, who was then the Archbishop of Manila鈥撯�搖ntil PCNE VI in 2019. PCNE X is the first to be held in-person since the onset of the pandemic.

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“While the journal continues to publish the most relevant research articles in the areas of Ecclesiastical Sciences and Church history, research articles on Thomistic studies are most welcome for submission within these three years to highlight the festivities of the Angelic Doctor,” fr. Miranda said in the Editor’s Note of the September-December 2023 volume of the journal.

The Angelic Doctor’s 700^th year of his canonization was celebrated this year on July 18, 2023; 750^th anniversary of his Dies Natalis (death) will be celebrated in 2024; and, lastly, the 8^th centenary of his birth in 2025.

“May we be reminded of the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, ‘The study of truth requires a considerable effort – which is why few are willing to undertake it out of love of knowledge – despite the fact that God has implanted a natural appetite for such knowledge in the minds of men (Summa Contra Gentiles).'”

The official journal of the UST Ecclesiastical Faculties, an open access website, facilitates the fluid curation and circulation of knowledge on ecclesiastical disciplines.

View the latest volume of Philippiniana Sacra here:

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The book focuses on the real-world application of the Philosophy for/with Children (P4wC) pedagogy to 鈥渃ultivate reasonableness in individuals through communities of philosophical inquiry鈥�, thereby offering a collection of not just theories penned by the scholars in every chapter, but also experiences, discoveries, and innovations on P4wC.

Moreover, the book delves into how the P4wC approach can be practiced in various settings, namely: academic, business consulting, textbook writing, peace education, and extremism prevention, among others.

UST graduate students, alumni, and Department of Philosophy academic staff also published individual chapters. They are: Ms. Venus Ae Kaiel Basa, Ms. Raphaella Elaine Miranda, Dr. Peter Elicor, Mr. and Prince Airick S. Gapo.

Bola帽os is a fellow researcher of Research Center for Culture, Arts, and the Humanities. The book was also co-edited by Asst. Prof. Leander Penaso Marquez of University of the Philippines-Diliman.

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