Manila City Mayor Hon. Francisco “Isko Moreno” CHED-NCR Education Supervisor Victor Castelo Domagoso (right) signs the University guest book, (second from left) inspects medical learning aids. with UST Secretary-General Rev. Fr. Jesús M. Miranda, Jr., O.P.

INSIDE: CHED, DOH, IATF-EID, Health Secretary Duque visits UST Hospital’s LGU inspect UST; ceremonial vaccination against COVID-19 3 Thirty-eight obtain degree in Sacred Theology from UST Faculty of Sacred discussions on limited Theology-Catholic in-person classes for medical University of Korea aggregation 4 Newton-UST Research Team presents research students held output to Santa Rosa, Laguna LGU 6

anila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, accompanied Medallon of CRS tackles OT interns’ attitude by Vice Mayor and UST alumna Honey Lacuña, and representatives development in research presentation 9 from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Department ofM Health (DOH) and Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious UST holds media training workshop with Diseases (IATF-EID), visited UST on February 26, 2021, to look at the renowned journalist Armie Jarin-Bennett, retrofitted classrooms, and for a discussion on how in-person classes would award-winning writer Jowie De Los Reyes 12 be conducted. Amid stringent safety and disinfection protocols to combat the ongoing UST Grad School - Educ Cluster webinar pandemic, UST intended to start in-person instruction for its medical and presents emerging designs, uses of Qualitative Research 15

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LIMITED IN-PERSON CLASSES FROM PAGE 1 Health Secretary Duque visits UST Hospital’s ceremonial vaccination against COVID-19

epartment of Health Secretary Dr. Francisco T. Duque, III, visited the University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH) to inspect its vaccination rollout on DMarch 11, 2020. Duque, a graduate of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, also led the ceremonial vaccination where the Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of the and Chairman of the UST Board of Trustees, Very Rev. Fr. Filemon I. Dela Cruz, Jr., O.P., received the COVID-19 jab. The inoculation against COVID-19 for UST Hospital’s over 1,500 personnel began during its 75th Anniversary held on March 7, 2021. As of publication date, all workers who registered for COVID-19 vaccination were able to get their first dose according to UST COVID-19 Vaccine UST-FMS Dean Dr. Maglinao explains to the media the UST health The Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Prof. Peralta, whose Logistics Task Force Head Dr. John Hubert Pua. The protocols to be implemented during the limited in-person activities. expertise is on public health, briefs the inspectors of what second dose of Sinovac would be given after four weeks, they will see during the inspection. while AstraZeneca’s second dose is after eight to ten weeks. On USTH’s diamond jubilee, the top administrators, namely the Chief Executive Officer Rev. Fr. Julius Paul C. Factora, O.P., Medical Director Dr. Charito Malong- after UST officials met with the Mayor Consolacion, and Director for Administration Analin Very Rev. Fr. Filemon I. Dela Cruz, Jr., O.P., (seated) is vaccinated by Sec. at the Manila City Hall. During the visit Dr. John Empaynado-Porto, Ph.D., were among those who Duque (rightmost). With them are USTH Chief Executive Officer Rev. Fr. on February 26, the Mayor reaffirmed his Hubert Pua participated in the ceremonial vaccination. Factora (in black) and Medical Director Dr. Consolacion (leftmost) approval, saying “I trust UST. I hope you demonstrates will not fail me because you are the first in the use of the the country to apply, the first to be given anatomage- the approval of the local government [to Thomasian Nursing student named interactive hold limited in-person classes].” cadaver. “This is now our window of opportunity ‘Education Hero’ by Youth Service America to show the excellence of UST’s Faculty of

Medicine [and Surgery],” the Mayor added. ST College of Nursing student Qjiel Giuliano Mikhl CHED-NCR Education Supervisor Z. Mariano was named “Education Hero” by Youth Victor Castelo said that UST is ready, Service America (YSA) on February 12, 2021 as part and that “Based on the documents ofU its Everyday Young Hero (EYH) program. submitted to the Commission on Higher Each week, YSA’s EYH focuses on young people, ages health allied programs in March, but opted Building, the San Martin de Porres Building, Education, sila po naman po ay compliant, 5 to 25, who are improving their communities through service to temporarily postpone it due to another among other areas. Students and teachers so ang ginagawa po namin ay validation, to others and making significant progress in achieving the surge in Metro Manila. Of the 480 fourth- who have opted to join in-person classes evaluation.” UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mariano a year Medicine students, 94 percent have have already begun the 14-day mandatory Though UST-FMS was deemed ready second year student, was chosen for founding the Ladders chosen to learn on campus, said UST Vice- quarantine period by the time of the in late February, it indefinitely suspended to Literacy initiative to help less fortunate Filipino children Rector for Academic Affairs Prof. Cheryl inspection. internships and clerkship rotations learn how to read and write. Peralta, DrPH. “With courage and commitment, we following a surge in COVID-19 cases in In an assessment facilitated by the Organization for “They really recognize that face-to- are determined to make this return [to early March. Clerkships were originally Economic Cooperation and Development to 15-year- face encounters with patients are very in-person learning activities] safe and scheduled to resume on March 8, 2021. olds in 2018, the Philippines ranked last in reading important in this profession,” said Peralta, successful by making sure we strike that The UST Faculty of Medicine and comprehension, with similarly low scores in sciences and who has a doctorate in Public Health, major cautious and deliberate balance between Surgery is the oldest medical school in math. Having read studies that suggested that both Filipino in Epidemiology. two gargantuan tasks: safety for all and the country. It is known for producing adults and children enjoyed storybooks, Mariano and his To comply with distancing protocols quality medical education,” said UST topnotchers in the physician licensure team initiated Ladders to Literacy. and other strict safety measures, less Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Dean Dr. exams. By the time it celebrates its 150th Mariano (top row, rightmost) with children in the than 30 students will have activities per Ma. Lourdes D. Maglinao. foundation anniversary on May 28, 2021, Streets to School program [Photo courtesy of Youth building. They will be spread out among An initial nod by the Manila City it will have produced over 40,000 medical Service America Facebook page] EDUCATION HERO TO PAGE 4 the UST Hospital, St. Raymund de Peñafort Government was given last February 3 doctors.

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Thirty-eight obtain degree in Sacred Theology Marketing Management students join SEAOIL from UST Faculty of Sacred Theology-Catholic PH’s consumer market planning activities

University of Korea aggregation en students of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Commerce and Business TAdministration under the Marketing Management Department were chosen to participate in a series of Consumer Market Planning activities organized by SEAOIL Philippines’ Corporate Consumer Marketing Department. The program ran from November 2020 to March 2021. In September 2020, the University Rev. Fr. Rodel E. of Santo Tomas and SEAOIL Aligan, O.P. Philippines, Inc., an independent fuel company, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to officially name the the Dominicans in the Philippines through Marketing Management Department of the Faculty of Sacred Theology of the the College of Commerce and Business University of Santo Tomas,” the Dean said. Administration a Market Research Fr. Paul Yeongjoon Jeon, S.Th.D., (leftmost) with graduates and faculty members Fr. Aligan also congratulated and Partner. encouraged the graduates, saying, “These Students Anica Monic Andulan, Flores (topmost window), Sallan (fourth from top), and Palomo (bottom window), ggregation’ gives an Institute of the birth of St. Andrew Kim Taegon, the may be the worst of times and yet also Adrian Aguilar, Khirvy Dy, Gabriel accompanied by their department chair Dr. De Jesus (second from top) present their the authority to provide bachelor first native Catholic priest of Korea who the best of times for you students. There Flores, Kurt Garcia, Kenneth Olivares, marketing plans to SEAOIL Program Roll-Outs Supervisor Martin Tiosejo. and licentiate degrees under an was martyred in the 19th century. As a will never be a time like this. As we honor Millenross Palomo, Jenn Kloe Raquepo, ecclesiastical‘A Faculty. young seminarian, the saint sought refuge and praise our own frontliners in this fight Daryll Sallan, and Vince Solis joined the This was the reason the College of in the Philippines, where he continued his against COVID 19, you, too, will become planning activities. They were under the Theology of the Catholic University of studies in a Dominican convent in Bulacan. frontliners for education as you minister supervision of Marketing Management Korea was able to award the canonical “How appropriate then to celebrate this to the Korean faithful. Let this defining Department Chair Mr. Francis Lawrence degree of Bachelor in Sacred Theology momentous occasion in our collaboration moment be your shining moments to let the B. De Jesus, Ph.D., and Market from the UST Faculty of Sacred Theology as we commemorate that original link light of Christ continue to shine in Korea Research Adviser Mr. Antonio E. Etrata, for the first time. between priestly formation in Korea and and in Asia as well.” Jr., Ph.D. This became possible because of As stated in the MOA, the students’ its aggregation to the UST Ecclesiastical main research outputs are translated Faculty, which was approved by the into actual strategic action plans for the EDUCATION HERO FROM PAGE 3 more collectively co-learn to solve existing Congregation for Catholic Education on partner company’s adaptation. problems at the local, regional, and national The final meeting was attended September 3, 2019. It resulted in the levels.” graduation of 38 graduates on February by the SEAOIL Officials and members The project’s goals are to help the youth As notable as the Ladders to Literacy of the Corporate Consumer Marketing 25, 2021. identify the needs of their communities program is, it is not Mariano’s first foray Sr. Kyoungah Lee topped the batch, Team. Among them were Chief and create a book that advocates for into community development. In 2016, at Financial Officer and President for Retail graduating Summa cum Laude, garnered the fulfillment of the 17 Sustainable only 15 years old, Mariano founded Streets an average of 95.6. Her thesis was “A Business Mr. Mark Yu, Vice President Development Goals (SDGs). to Schools, a youth-run organization that Corporate and Consumer Marketing Christological Study on the Concept of According to the YSA website, not only empowers impoverished Out-of-School Persona in Christianity–Focused on Joseph Mr. Jose Jaime Dela Fuente, Corporate has the program helped increase youth Children and Youth with opportunities to Consumer Marketing Department Ratzinger’s Theology of Relation.” literacy rates, but it has also provided the go to school, to work toward achieving the Due to the ongoing pandemic, simple Senior Manager Mr. Serge Rodriguez, youth with the invaluable opportunity to United Nation’s Sustainable Development Knowledge Base Supervisor Ms. Gia SEAOIL Philippines VP for Corporate and Consumer Marketing Mr. Jayvee dela Fuente (top ceremonies were held where Fr. Paul advocate for the implementation of the Goals (SDGs). row, third from left) with UST faculty members Mr. Francis Lawrence B. De Jesus, Ph.D., Yeongjoon Jeon, S.Th.D., Director of Guevarra, and Program Roll-Outs SDGs in their own way. Currently, the 19-year-old Mariano and Supervisor Mr. Martin Tiosejo. (top row, second from left) and Mr. Antonio E. Etrata, Jr., Ph.D., (second row, third from the College, handed the diplomas to the Ladders to Literacy is implemented his team are developing a children’s rights left), program participants from the College of Commerce and Business Administration, and graduates. through “a multi-sectoral approach as gaming app to help spread their group’s officials from SEAOIL In his message for the said occasion, volunteers, parents, children, NGOs, and works in promoting literacy for children. the Dean of Sacred Theology, Rev. Fr. Rodel E. Aligan, O.P., S.Th.D., recalled how the event coincides with the 200th anniversary

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CFAD offers new courses on Arriola of Graduate School delivers Exhibition Design, Curatorship NRCP Awardees’ iShare Lecture

he UST College of Fine Arts and Introduced to the College of Fine Design recently introduced new Arts and Design students for the first groundbreaking courses in line time, the two courses envision cultivating Twith the University’s initiative towards a deep interest in Exhibition Design and ‘sustainability,’ a recurring global Curatorship, which are both needed movement addressing health, biocapacity, to achieve the current global call for the well-being of individuals, communities, sustainability. and the environment. Venturina-Bulanadi is a faculty Aimed to introduce to students the member at the UST College of Fine Arts significance of Adaptive Reuse, ‘Basic and Design, and a faculty researcher at Adaptive Reuse of Interior Design’ (ELE the UST Research Center for Culture, Arts, BArID) introduces to students the wide and Humanities. She started her research variety of avenues on the proper restoration career in 2004 with the UST Center and preservation of historic interior spaces. interweave the passion for curatorship and for Intercultural Heritage Studies while ‘Basic Exhibition Design’ (ELE BED) is uphold and safeguard the stories living simultaneously appointed as the Beato also introduced to students interested in within the heritage sites and spaces. In Angelico Gallery’s curator. Years later, she the foundational knowledge on Exhibition light of her lifelong research advocacy, she served as volunteer curator for the Bahay Nakpil Bautista, a 108-year-old heritage Design. Its syllabus is specifically designed shared, “It is a sense of respect for an old The NRCP Achievement Awardees’ Lecture Series house located in Quiapo, Manila which to prepare students for a more focused or existing interior space (by giving it) a new (iShare) second webisode invitation [Photo courtesy remains a pivotal Filipino cultural heritage study on the exhibition spaces’ essence purpose on account of the needs of the of NRCP] and significance. current times. It may also serve the same in the 19th-century Philippine history. She Spearheaded by Thomasian curator or additional purpose, but because the is currently working on an NCCA-CHED and heritage advocate Dr. Mary Ann perspective is through present days’ users, Research Grant in cooperation with the Arriola (rightmost) receives her NRCP Achievement Award in the Venturina-Bulanadi, the two courses there may be adjustments.” Bahay Nakpil Bautista Foundation. Humanities plaque at the PICC in March 2019.

ST Graduate School literature and communication professor, Dr. Research Joyce L. Arriola, delivered a lecture NEWTON-UST RESEARCH titledU “Finding my Voice as a Researching FROM PAGE 6 Self” as part of the second webisode of iShare: Stories of Inspiration and Creative Newton-UST Research Santa Rosa Mayor Arlene Arcillas, Research by the National Research Council through the Commission on Higher received the Newton-UST reports at of the Philippines (NRCP). The webisode is Education (CHED). the City Hall. Together they were joined Team presents research a venue for streaming lectures by NRCP This project was supported by an by the other project team members Ar. Achievement Awardees, particularly their Institutional Links grant, ID 332241573, Simoun T. Ong, Community Planning journeys and inspirational messages. under the Newton Fund UK – Philippines output to Santa Rosa, Expert, and Ms. Magdalene Guevarra, Arriola’s segment was shot at the partnership. The grant was funded Community Engagement Facilitator. UST campus and streamed via zoom by the UK Department for Business, The research project was in Laguna LGU on February 24, 2021, as part of the Energy and Industrial Strategy, and cooperation with the British research lecture programme. She was awarded the the Commission for Higher Education team led by Prof. Flora Samuels of he final report of the project titled “Eco-Social Surveying: 2018 NRCP Achievement Award in the (CHED) and delivered by the British the University of Reading (UoR) in the Mapping the Social Assets, Urban Greenery, and the Humanities in March 2019. Council. More information about the United Kingdom. The British Council Connections Between Them in Rapidly Changing Cities” In the particular webisode, Arriola research project could be found at funded the two-year research project Twas presented on February 19, 2021 by the Newton - UST traced her research journey as a scholar www.newtonfund.ac.uk. Research Team to its partner community, the City of Santa from her childhood in Bulakan, Bulacan, Rosa, Laguna. Ar. Assoc. Prof. Leah P. Dela Rosa led the team a town known as “a land of writers.” The with Ar. Asst. Prof. Sylvia D. Clemente as Deputy Project Leader, town’s distinction as having produced both from the UST College of Architecture (USTCA) and UST Research Center for Culture, Arts and Humanities (RCCAH). ARRIOLA TO PAGE 8

NEWTON-UST RESEARCH TO PAGE 7 Hon. Mayor Arcillas (middle) receives the reports from the Newton UST Research team, namely, (from left:) Ms. Magdalene Guevarra, Assoc. Prof. Leah Dela Rosa, Asst. Prof. Sylvia D. Clemente, and Ar. Simoun T. Ong.

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Medallon of CRS tackles OT interns’ attitude ARRIOLA FROM PAGE 7 development in research presentation

Arriola at the UST grounds during the recording of her lecture

Medallon’s presentation several Filipinos “who fought the revolution, academic programs of UST, to literary and establishment of the MA Communication joined the Propaganda Movement and did cultural studies, and to communication and program in 2001, which was cited as one a lot of service to the nation” somehow media studies. of the Top 200 Best Master Programs impressed on her young mind the value Arriola did not only publish actively, Worldwide by EDUNIVERSAL Masters of pursuing work as a call to service. She she also got herself involved with Ranking for The Best Masters and MBA ST College of Rehabilitation determined. Medallon also investigated Though the “shift towards telehealth knew she must spend many years reading research networking activities by joining Worldwide in 2011. Under her leadership, Sciences faculty member Asst. factors that facilitated or mitigated as an occupational therapy service delivery the best that has been written to be an professional organizations; by lending her the MA Literature program received its Prof. Kim Gerald G. Medallon professional behavior manifestation within [medium] is a blessing and a challenge as it excellent communicator in the future. Thus, expertise as member of editorial boards of Level 4 PACUCOA accreditation, the Ph.D. presentedU his research work titled these contexts and the knowledge, skills, enables our clients to still receive the same she took literature as her major. reputable research journals; by engaging Literature its Level 1 accreditation and the “Attitudes development of occupational and attitude of OT clinical teachers to line of care despite restrictions,” Medallon After college, as she took her first in international collaborative publication MA Communication its Preliminary Level 1 therapy interns from a private school in attitudes development. acknowledges that “it poses a challenge graduate course at the University of the projects; and, by contributing to research candidacy. A mentor to many master’s and three clinical settings.” He participated It was revealed that factors outside for the interns and the clinical supervisors Philippines, she learned about social policy-making through her involvement doctoral students, Arriola claims that she in the 33rd World Conference of Applied the clinical training, such as personal to continuously retool too. Maybe that is science research and the need for social with the NRCP, the CHED Technical Panel is happy “to breath life” onto other people Science, Engineering, and Technology, reflection, upbringing, and the sense of something that I would want to facilitate for responsibility. Eventually finding a job for Literature, and the NCCA National who would like to pursue the life of the held virtually through Zoom from February camaraderie among co-interns, are the both parties.” as Information Officer at the Bureau of Committee for Literary Arts. mind. 26 to 27, 2021. ones that facilitate the manifestation of An alumnus of the UST College of Broadcast Services, a line agency of the The UST Graduate School is pivotal The St. Antoninus of Florence Award, The study explored the Occupational professional behavior. Rehabilitation Sciences, Medallon, whose Office of the Press Secretary, she received to Arriola’s dynamic research career. In the UST Graduate School Outstanding Therapy (OT) interns’ professional As the current Internship Supervisor line of practice is in pediatrics, has been a proper training in applied communication 2003, she obtained her Ph.D. Literature Alumni Award, was conferred upon behaviors in three different settings, for the OT Department, Medallon wants licensed occupational therapist for over 10 and media research. degree, Summa cum Laude. Her doctoral Arriola in 2014. When she won an NRCP namely, in a hospital, a stand-alone center, “to urge the different [internship] settings years. He has been teaching undergraduate It was in 1993 when Arriola decided dissertation titled “Postmodern Filming Achievement Award in 2018, it also marked and a community-based center. Through to allot considerable learning opportunities courses at CRS since November 2010. to teach and that it “plunged her deep of Literature: Sources, Contexts and the first year the indexed publications interviews, observations, and record for reflective practice because it would Aside from teaching at CRS, Medallon into academic research,” which began Adaptations” was published in 2006 by became a more emphasized criterion for reviews, these behaviors were identified make you a conscientious professional in currently offers occupational therapy an illustrious career that would span the UST Publishing House. A year later, the the NRCP award. Arriola’s award was proof and the extent of their manifestation was the future.” services to clients in Tarlac City. decades and would produce an extensive publication won the National Book Award that humanities researchers can penetrate publication history ranging from research for Film/Film Criticism. the high stakes world dominated by metrics on the institutional history, organization and Arriola’s initiatives led to the and scientific quantification.

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Lectures and Conferences and group physical activities. The scale, LIVEABLE CITIES FROM PAGE 10 ventilation and insulation as necessary, and positive sense-experiences and aesthetic UST, Embassy of Denmark bring urban design 442 Architecture students and faculty members attending qualities are also key points. the webinar that “We are always challenged not just to When these key factors successfully come create inspiring and functional works of art, but also to be together, the result is a livable, lively, healthy, expert Jan Gehl through webinar on livable cities mindful of the spaces we use and create.” and sustainable city that would also be “good In particular, Gehl emphasized that planning and to be old in”, he said. building for urban centers needed three main points of UST College of Architecture faculty consideration: the protection, comfort, and enjoyment of members Ar. Ruth Marie I. Equipaje, Ar. Cesar the people who will inhabit or pass through the space. Concio III, and former Dean Ar. Luis Ferrer “First, we shape the cities, then they shape us,” said served as the panel discussants. Gehl, adding that “Architecture is the interplay between The University of Santo Tomas, aside from form and life. If life and form interact successfully, then being known for producing topnotchers in the that is good architecture.” national licensure examinations in Architecture, The urban design expert recommended that they also has National Artists and renowned (architects) should study public life or inhabitants’ architects within its ranks of alumni, namely behavior within and around the planned space to see Leandro Locsin, Ildefonso Santos, Jr., and their habits and needs instead of building a city space Francisco Mañosa. that merely looks good from above or as a 3D model. Aside from being the Founding Partner of Gehl further explained that architects should design Gehl Architects, Jan Gehl is Professor Emeritus for protection against traffic accidents, crime, and of Urban Design at The Royal Danish Academy inconvenient sense experiences involving weather and of Fine Arts — School of Architecture. In the pollution. One should also add a clean and unobstructed last 50 years, he has published several books, street layout, defined spots for staying, sufficient lighting including, “Life Between Buildings”, “Cities for and unhindered views, and open spaces for talkscapes People”, “New City Spaces”, “Public Spaces – Public Life”, “New City Life” and most recently, Architect Jan Gehl, Hon.FAIA Ambassador of Denmark to the “How to Study Public Life.” Philippines Her Excellency Grete Sillasen

n the wake of Metro Manila’s systemic considered one of the most livable cities Global Award for Sustainable Architecture transport and city planning concerns, in the world. For that, we can thank Jan in 2015, and the Sir Patrick Abercrombie internationally renowned Danish urban Gehl,” said Ambassador Sillasen, adding Prize for exemplary contributions to Town designI expert and architect Jan Gehl that “’Cities for People’ is not only about Planning in 1993, among others. discussed planning livable cities with UST traffic, but I noticed that when we talk about Gehl centered his lecture, “Livable Architecture students. Ar. Jan Gehl (bottom right) with panel livability, traffic is often an issue because it Cities of the 21st Century,” on the people- The Zoom webinar, held on February discussants, Ar. Ruth Marie I. Equipaje affects us as much as it does. Part of the oriented approach to city planning. 24, 2021, was made possible through (top left), Ar. Cesar S. Concio III (top livability of Copenhagen is that it’s a city for By keeping the people’s experience the collaboration of the Royal Danish right), and Ar. Luis Ferrer. bikers and pedestrians.” or ‘the patterns of public life’ in urban Embassy in Manila, the University of Santo “I hope that you will walk in the environments at the heart of urban design, Tomas Office of Public Affairs, and the footsteps of Jan Gehl. I dare you to be the Gehl envisions lively, safe, sustainable, UST College of Architecture as part of a ones to make Manila a city for the people,” and healthy cityscapes that are not so series of programs celebrating 75 years of the Danish Ambassador challenged her dependent on motor vehicles. In the course diplomatic relations between Denmark and online audience. This webinar with Gehl of his decades-long career, he has created the Philippines. Ar. Gehl highlights the need to make is part of a series of programs under the such spaces in Copenhagen, Melbourne, Ambassador of Denmark to the mobility options like walking and biking celebration of the 75 years of Diplomatic New York, and other urban centers around Philippines Her Excellency Grete Sillasen, more accessible and safe for citizens of Relations between Denmark and the the globe. in her message, mentioned that she grew all socio-economic backgrounds. Philippines. This idea was echoed by the UST up in Copenhagen, a city that was designed Jan Gehl, whom the Ambassador called College of Architecture Dean Ar. Rodolfo through Gehl’s methodology of ‘Cities for the ‘Grand Old Man of Urban Planning for S. Ventura in his remarks. He reminded the People.’ People,’ is an award-winning architect “[Copenhagen] got better year by and expert on urban planning with over 50 LIVEABLE CITIES TO PAGE 11 year, and we are all very proud that it is years of experience. He is a recipient of the

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UST holds media training workshop with renowned journalist Armie Jarin-Bennett, MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOP award-winning writer Jowie De Los Reyes FROM PAGE 12

that the dopamine-inducing effects of notifications for the reward area of the brain help associate social media’s instant gratification with positive reinforcement. De Los Reyes, who has authored two books on social media, encouraged the audience to be more critical of how their real and virtual existences are maintained through digital technology and social platforms, especially with how they should protect their credibility as persons in authority. Particularly, he recommended prudent and well-thought-out responses if there really is a need to engage, avoidance Ms. Jarin-Bennett emphasizes the importance of knowing your purpose. of disseminating disinformation by being cautious of sources, and being mindful of what should and should not be posted. Jarin-Bennett’s talk put the participants in the journalist’s perspective, as she shared lessons on how to engage with traditional media. She highlighted how journalists prioritize and pursue stories, how institutions can plan responses to crises, and how spokespersons can Ms. Jarin-Bennett (left), program host and Office of Public Affairs Assistant Director Ms. Katherine Patrice prepare for interviews. Sibug, and Dr. De Los Reyes (center) during the question-and-answer portion “I truly believe that it is through the work of the journalist that we can share information that people can trust. [With n certain instances, leaders of pag-iral sa avenida ng mga mainipin” (Net Asst. Prof. Virginia A. Sembrano explained the surge in disinformation,] we are more academic institutions take on the role ethics: Our virtual and embodied existence in her message, “Administrators have the empowered than ever to ensure that the responsibility of being trusted to represent of spokespersons and bring with them on the road of the impatient). information we share is accurate, fair, and Dr. De Los Reyes points out the Philippines’ top spot in the institution in various capacities as theirI expertise and their skills to respond to UST Secretary-General Rev. Fr. Jesús balanced,” shared Jarin-Bennett. Facebook audience reach worldwide. questions asked by the media. To assist its M. Miranda, Jr., O.P., noted in his opening leaders and experts, but there are different In Ms. Armie Jarin-Bennett’s more than administrators and officials, the University remarks that shifts in mindsets, policies, nuances to communicating with the 25 years in journalism, she worked for 16 of Santo Tomas, through the Office of and processes have become inevitable media that differ from the usual classroom years in CNN’s Global Headquarters from Fiction, the National Book Awards for courses at the UST Faculty of Arts and Public Affairs, held a virtual media training due to the adjustments brought about by interactions and conference presentations.” 1997 to 2013 as an executive producer, the Essay, the National Book Awards for Letters, UST College of Education, and the workshop for them on February 19, 2021 the pandemic. De Los Reyes delivered the first won an Emmy Award for CNN’s coverage Nonfiction, and the Makata ng Taon from UST Graduate School. through Zoom. Since everyone needed to be in sync talk. It focused on the dynamic world of of the revolution in Egypt, and oversaw the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino. He is Organized by the UST Office of Public Sharing their expert insights were to ensure the continuity of programs, new new media, encompassing the gamut of CNN’s content sales in the Asia-Pacific also a regular popular culture and new Affairs (OPA), in coordination with the Emmy award-winning international solutions were shared with stakeholders digital, social, and online media. Despite Region. During her term as President of media opinion contributor for multiple UST Communications Bureau and UST journalist and the former president of CNN through systematic messaging and its below-average connection speeds, the CNN Philippines, UST partnered with CNN publications, a resident fellow of the UST Educational Technology Center, “How to Philippines Ms. Armie Jarin-Bennett and strategic communication, augmented by Philippines has been noted to have the for the 2016 Vice Presidential and 2019 Center for Creative Writing and Literary Face the Media” was attended by almost prolific author, translator, and columnist the lessons from the speakers. most time spent on social media, especially Senatorial Debates. Studies and the coordinator of the UST 100 administrators and academic officials. Asst. Prof. Joselito De Los Reyes, Ph.D. In particular, trained spokespersons Facebook, said De Los Reyes. He added Joselito De Los Reyes, Ph.D., is a BA Creative Writing program. Currently, he It can be viewed through the OPA Facebook Jarin-Bennett discussed “Thinking Like a can effectively bridge the gap between recipient of the NCCA Writer’s Prize for teaches writing, new media, and literature page. Journalist”, while Delos Reyes talked about the academe and the general public. As MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOP “Netika: Ang ating birtwal at kinakatawang UST Office of Public Affairs Acting Director TO PAGE 13

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Kritike hosts online conference on place of UST Grad School - Educ Cluster webinar presents university in culture, society emerging designs, uses of Qualitative Research

he UST Department of ’s official journal, : An he UST Graduate School (UST- Priyadharshini also presented GS) Education Cluster conducted Online Journal of Philosophy (https://www.kritike.org/), held different qualitative research designs U S T G R A D U A T E S C H O O L the 2nd Kritike Conference with the theme, “From Wisdom’s a webinar on the Designs and while sharing her own experiences in E D U C A T I O N C L U S T E R I N V I T E S Y O U T O : TSpecial Workshop to Factories of Knowledge: The Place of University TUses of Qualitative Research held applying these designs herself and DESIGNS & USES in Culture and Society,” held on February 6, 13, 19, and 27, 2021, via on February 27, 2021, through Zoom by her colleagues and students. She OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Zoom. teleconferencing. The lecturer was Dr. centered on mainstream qualitative The main theme of this one-month online conference revolved Esther Priyadharshini from the School research designs such as narrative DR. ESTHER PRIYADHARSHINI around the current crises of higher education. Four papers were of Education and Lifelong Learning of research, qualitative case study, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA presented each Saturday by keynote speakers Bob Brecher of the University of East Anglia, Norwich, ethnography, grounded theory, the University of Brighton, United Kingdom; Paolo Bolaños of the United Kingdom. phenomenology, and participatory Dr. Esther Priyadharshini’s research is in the broad area of critical cultural studies in University of Santo Tomas, Philippines; Sensei Adorador of the Carlos Attended by over 100 students action research. She also presented education, focussing particularly on youth/childhood, schooling, educational Hilado Memorial State College, Philippines; and Gerardo Lanuza of and professors from UST, the webinar two new emerging designs: speculative futures and gender. She is interested in how the field of education can support young people to the University of the Philippines – Diliman. aimed to introduce to its participants design and affective/sensory design. imagine and build alternative futures, with a sense of agency. She works mostly with The topics discussed were: “The Neoliberal Agenda for our the current trends in qualitative research The lecture was followed by qualitative research designs, and uses Universities,” by Bob Brecher, “Speed and its Impact on Learning: ethnography, participatory research and designs and how they are used in the commentaries from the Panel of discourse analysis in research. Preliminary Notes on a Dromology of Education by Paolo Bolaños, field of education across the globe. Reactors composed of Graduate C L I C K H E R E “The Funnel System of Education: Why the University Loses its most In her lecture, Dr. Priyadharshini School students Mr. Marwin Obmerga, T O P R E - R E G I S T E R 2 7 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 1 4 : 0 0 - 5 : 3 0 P M promising” by Sensei Adorador, and, “Neo-Fascism as the Apparatus strongly warned her audience on Mr. Christopher Paulo Manlapaz, and A N D R E C E I V E E - L I N K ! of Neoliberal Attack on Education: Toward a Pedagogy of Resistance how researchers misuse qualitative UST Graduate School faculty member by Gerardo Lanuza. research. She noted that interpreting Prof. Aleli Sevilla, Ph.D. An open forum WEBINAR REACTORS In the first session held on February 6, Brecher explained the qualitative research like quantitative followed. challenges engendered by the neoliberalist revolution to higher research, poor analysis, and The program was facilitated by education in the United Kingdom. Through the UK-model, he explained inconsistency with underpinning Master of Arts student Ms. Gerby how neoliberalism has wrecked the very possibility of knowledge in philosophical assumptions are errors Parra, and was organized by students MARWIN E. OBMERGA, MA, LPT, RN PROF. ALELI SEVILLA, PH.D. CHRISTOPHER PAULO T. MANLAPAZ the university. CANDIDATE, PH.D. IN EDUCATIONAL FACULTY, EDUCATION & STUDENT, MA CURRICULUM AND researchers should watch out for. She and faculty members of the UST-GS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUSTERS INSTRUCTION Meanwhile, the succeeding presenters provided more concrete then discussed the place of qualitative Education Cluster spearheaded by explanations and prognoses of the effects of the neoliberal market research in the continuum between Assoc. Prof. Rodrigo Litao, Ph.D., and economy on Philippine higher education. In Bolaños’s lecture held on science and social science in the Asst. Prof. Gina Lontoc, Ph.D. Event poster February 13, he explicated the implications of the supremacy of the lenses of ontology, epistemology, and Event poster Total Quality Management (TQM) approach through Quality Assurance methodology. (QA) in the university. Using Virilo’s theorization of ‘speed,’ he critically opined that the obsession of universities with accelerated procedures, measurable outcomes, and “ranking badges,” among others, has UST Economics webinar tackles debased the very integrity of the university. As a recommendation, he proposed a kind of ‘becoming-slow’ in relation to educational management, faculty development, and student learning. In the third mid-, post-pandemic PH economy plenary, Adorador elucidated on February 19 how the funnel system in with Lina, Asuncion, Manapat education has aggravated the pre-existing predicaments in Philippine education. He narrated his experiences as a public school teacher in the province to further explore the nuanced effects of neoliberalism in year after the onset of the community quarantine Philippine higher education. necessitated by the pandemic, economic Lanuza, for his part, discussed on February 27 how the peculiar worries persist at a macro and micro level. alliance of Duterte’s neo-fascist rule and neoliberal ideology have ATo get expert insights on the Philippines’ economic created a repressive society in general and a debased higher forecast, mid- and post-COVID, the Artlets Economic educational system, in particular. In conclusion, he emphasized the Society of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters held a significance of humanities education as a foundation for an anti- webinar titled “Economic Outlook 2021: The Cost of fascist pedagogy inside and outside the classroom. Our Choices” on March 1, 2021, through Zoom. The 2nd Kritike Conference was convened by members of the Kritike Editorial Board, and some members of the UST Philosophy Department. It was made possible by the gracious support of the MID-, POST-PANDEMIC PH ECONOMY Department of Philosophy and the UST Graduate School and some TO PAGE 16 technical assistance from the Concilium Philosophiae. Asuncion’s presentation

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USTGS-CCCPET, DOT organize Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s MID-, POST-PANDEMIC PH ECONOMY FROM PAGE 15 online lecture series to celebrate quincentenary of Christianity in PH

Lina discusses his topic.

Manapat (top window) and the moderator Asst. Prof. Bermudez during the question- and-answer portion.

Serving as speakers were: UnionBank Bank and the International Monetary Fund, the 2021 Outlook.” Over the last 40 years, Chief Economist Mr. Ruben Carlo Asuncion, Asuncion posits that it is possible to reach the Lina Group of Companies (LGC) has Lina Group of Companies (LGC) Chairman pre-COVID levels in 2021 after widespread been heavily involved in logistics, among and Bureau of Customs Commissioner vaccination if the government would other industries, and has facilitated the Mr. Alberto Lina, and UST Department meet its spending target, the teenage flow of goods, people, and information. of Economics Chair Assoc. Prof. Carlos demographic would be able to go out and The Chairman, fondly calling LGC “Ang Manapat, DBA. spend, and private construction would Kargador ng Bayan”, said that the Event poster Based on a joint team analysis resume normal activity by the second half Philippines has the highest logistics cost conducted by UnionBank Philippines of 2021. in Southeast Asia due to high shipping (UBP) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), Manapat’s lecture was titled “Economic costs and incidental charges like terminal he UST Graduate School – Center for published by the University of Santo Tomas, and Asuncion’s talk was titled “Are we there yet? situation amidst pandemic and the road to container handling charges (THCs), Conservation of Cultural Property and provides a clear illustration of the people’s lifeways. A return to a pre-COVID-19 PH economy”. economic recovery.” He briefly summarized container deposits, unexplained shipping Environment in the Tropics (UST GS CCCPET) In addition, the webinar aimed to impress the While he forecasts that the Philippine the state of 2020 Philippine economics in lines charges, and inimical transport value of extensive research and documentation economy is on the path to recovery based which gross national income, gross capital Tcollaborated with Department of Tourism Region policies. in developing meaningful community tourism on annual gross domestic product (GDP), formation, OFW remittances, direct foreign While these factors are not new, the 8 in conducting the Fr. Ignacio Alcina’s “Bisayan programs, to illustrate the holistic approach of it is in 2022 that the Philippine economy investment, exports, and imports, among community quarantine also increased Islands in the 21st Century, online Heritage cultural heritage studies traversing the past, will likely reach pre-pandemic levels. It is others, drastically decreased in the second demand and difficulty in transport and webinar series, a Quincentenary Celebration of the present, and future dimensions, utilizing various expected that Gross Capital Formation quarter of 2020. delivery of goods in unprecedented ways. Philippines.” credible sources of information and contributing will grow rapidly in 2021, to be led by As the Philippines moves forward For 2021 and beyond, LGC expects a The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the to the quin-centenary narrative of the national public construction because private sector to the ‘better normal’, Manapat says that continued spike in e-commerce and Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines government. sentiment remains subdued. he agrees with figures from the Philippine express delivery services, and will result (CBCP) Episcopal Commission for the Cultural The episodes featured specialists and Asuncion added that if vaccines Statistics Authority (PSA) that a ‘v-shaped in “coope-tition” among different logistics Heritage of the Church (ECCHC) supported the are distributed widely, election spending recovery’ is feasible. Based on his own companies in the form of collocated partnership. The weekly webinar began on January researchers, mostly alumni of the UST Cultural may boost private consumption and will research, he forecasts a “positive 1.2 warehouses, shared spaces and services, 20 and closed on March 10, 2021. Heritage Studies, where it discussed themes that likely return to pre-COVID levels in 2022. percent in GDP growth rate by the second and subcontracting. The series highlighted the crucial contribution have been sourced from Fr. Alcina’s historical Hedging that the AEV-UBP joint research is quarter of 2022.” Over 170 UST students and guests of Fr. Francisco Ignacio Alcina in defining the accounts. The lectures highlighted the discoveries conservative compared to other forecasts Lina spoke on the topic “The virtually attended the three lectures. history of the islands of Samar and Leyte. Fr. of Alcina during his missionary work and how these by groups such as the Asian Development Philippine Logistics Industry in 2020 and Alcina, a Jesuit missionary chronicler, travelled to the islands of Samar and Leyte in the 17th century. His documentation has been enshrined in a three- FR. IGNACIO ALCINA’S ONLINE LECTURE volume work ‘History of the Visayas Islands’ TO PAGE 18

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INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNING FROM PAGE 18

FR. IGNACIO ALCINA’S ONLINE LECTURE FROM PAGE 17 elements are evident until today in their original, modified, or derivative Bisayan forms and expressions. The roster of speakers included: Dr. Rolando Borrinaga (Unpublished Alcina’s works), Dr. Cheek Fadriquela (Wood), Dir. Cora Alvina (Weaponry), Mr. Emil Dr. Rolando Dr. Cheek Dir. Cora Justimbaste (Townships), Fr. Gilbert Urbina Borrinaga Fadriquela Alvina (Evangelization), Asst. Prof. Leo Almeria (Jewelry), Ms. Kinna Mae Kwan (Diplomacy) and Dr. Francis Navarro (Documentary Heritage). The podcast took place every Wednesday through Zoom and live- streamed on the Facebook pages of USTGS-CCCPET, Department of Tourism Region VIII, and the CBCP ECCHC. Manire presents his paper. Mr. Emil Fr. Gilbert Asst. Prof. Leo Ms. Kinna Mae Justimbaste, Jr. Urbina Almeria Kwan D.O. #31 s. 2020) underwent cool and conference, APCCSID 2020, was canceled Education, Singapore); Dr. Aurelio Vilbar warm thematic analysis to realize the due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was (University of the Philippines Cebu); Dr. desired objectives of the research. decided by the board members of APRACSI Carolyn U. Ronquillo (Woosong University, The research suggested the need to be an online conference, according to South Korea); Dr. Andrew Wall (University UST Grad School student presents research paper to provide comprehensive seminars, Dr. Amelia Fajardo, APCCSID Conference of Redlands); Dr. Ng Soo Boon (SEGI training, and orientations to teachers, and Chair. It was attended by educators mostly University); Dr. Jacqueline Cahill (Air parents, and guardians as regards their coming from the Philippines and other University); Dr. Thomas J. Gibbons (US at international conference on curriculum studies, responsibility in the learning process in the countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. Navy War College); Dr. Thomas Galvin blended learning environment for a better Dr. Murray Print, a renowned professor (US Army War College); Lt. Col. Ronnel instructional designing internalization of their participatory role in and Chair of Education at the University Almazan (Phil. Marines Training Center); the realization of learners’ 21st-century of Sydney, delivered the keynote speech. Dr. Suwarsih Madya (Yogyakarta State niversity of Santo Tomas Graduate The research, according to Manire, skills amidst the threat of COVID-19. He He argued in his recorded presentation, University); Dr. Lorna Abad (UP-Philippine School student Br. Rocky Niño L. was conducted to uncover the aspects of concluded his presentation with an appeal accessible at the events management General Hospital); and Dr. Yotsawee Saifah Manire, O.P., presented a paper curriculum management of the Department to DepEd to further refine its curriculum system (EMS), that the challenges (Chulalongkorn University). Uduring the Online Asia Pacific Conference of Education’s BE-LCP for the public management strategies in all phases to brought about by the pandemic could be Various topics on curriculum studies on Curriculum Studies, and Instructional education program. He utilized Thematic effectively integrate the 21st-century skills opportunities for educators to renegotiate and instructional designing were presented Designing (APCCSID) held from February Content Analysis and highlighted in his to the streamlined curriculum in the new and redirect school curricula towards in the plenary, which focused mainly on the 25 to 26, 2021. paper the uncovering of the four phases normal setting of Philippine Education. providing a stronger foundation of challenges and strategies for curriculum Manire, a student under the Master of the Curriculum Management of DepEd’s With the theme “Curriculum Studies democracy. designing, implementation, and supervision of Arts in Education program majoring in BE-LCP anchored in the adjustments made in Current Challenges: Designing for the Scholarly presentations from notable in a remote learning environment. All Educational Management and Leadership in the four aspects of learning – correcting Future,” APCCSID Online was spearheaded plenary speakers also graced the two- presentations generated positive online Br. Rocky Niño L. Manire, O.P. (MAEd-ELM), presented the research phase (learning content); connecting phase by the Asia Pacific Research Association day online conference. Speakers were: audience responses. Six parallel sessions paper titled “Promoting Learning amidst (learning delivery); coping phase (learning on Curriculum Studies (APRACSI), an Dr. Zhongyi Deng (University College for paper presentations were held on the Pandemic: A Thematic Content Analysis management), and collecting phase organization composed of the international London, UK); Takuya Baba (Hiroshima two-day event, three on the first day and on the Curriculum Management Aspect (learning assessment). Three department board from different countries, especially University, Japan); Dr. Rohaida Mohd three on the second day, and lasted for an of DepEd’s Basic Education Learning orders (D.O #12 s.2020, D.O. #18 s.2020, from the Asia Pacific region. Saat (University of Malaya); Dr. Sallimah hour each. Paper presentations were pre- Continuity Plan (BE-LCP).” The same Initially scheduled in September 2020 Salleh (University of Brunei Darussalam); recorded to make them more accessible to research paper has also been accepted INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNING in Thailand, the supposed 4th on-site Dr. Jasmin B.Y. Sim (National Institute of attendees. for publication in an international peer- TO PAGE 19 reviewed journal.

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Department of English webinar UST Minecraft wins Project of the Year in discusses plagiarism detection through AcadArena Awards Forensic Linguistics approach

he monthly webinar on Forensic Linguistics organized by the UST Department of English featured detecting plagiarism through the forensic Tlinguistics approach for its February installment. The speaker was Dr. Rui Sousa-Silva from the University of Porto, Portugal, in the webinar held on February 24, 2021 via Zoom and streamed live on Facebook. Silva highlighted the role of intentionality in committing plagiarism such that plagiarism may likely occur when more effort is done to manipulate the text through textual changes. He then explained the different plagiarism strategies: verbatim copying, copying with alterations, plagiarism and translation, Minecraft UST Founder Charles and translingual plagiarism. Benedict Nobleza Silva stressed the importance of linguistic evidence in detecting plagiarism even with the use of different plagiarism software. A screenshot from the award show displays the recreation of UST’s Grandstand in The event, attended by more than 500 participants Minecraft. from 24 countries, was moderated by UST Department of English Chair Dr. Rachelle B. Lintao. ST Minecraft map, the virtual members helped welcome the new reconstruction of the 21.5-hectare Thomasians into the fold by letting them Event poster campus in its own Minecraft server, explore the iconic structures in a two-hour baggedU the Project of the Year honor and virtual campus tour. a PhP10,000 cash prize in the first-ever In an email interview, UST Minecraft AcadArena Awards held on February 14, Team Leader Charles Benedict Nobleza, a 2021. second-year student of the UST Institute The award was given “to an ambitious of Information and Computing Sciences, Arts and Culture project of its kind that not only showcased said he was grateful for the Thomasian student talent and skill in the realm of community’s help in nominating them and e-sports and video games, but also became supporting their project. UST GS CCCPET, CTHM lead Samar Island a platform for community building.” The “The team is proud of the aspect UST Minecraft map certainly fits the bill of creativity done inside a video game. Natural Park nomination to World Heritage List as it would be recalled that it enabled Video games may have a reputation for The award banner thousands of freshmen to virtually join being violent for being violent or having a a traditional gathering of the Thomasian bad impact on most of its users. Still, our he University of Santo Tomas Heritage Convention, and the Focal Person (PAMB), Department of Environment and community called the Thomasian Welcome team has shown that it has another side hosting the server to giving relief goods Graduate School Center for for Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention Natural Resources (DENR) Region VIII, and Walk in August 2020. composed of imagination and innovation. instead. As of the time of publication, the Conservation of Cultural Property of the Philippines, heads the project Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VIII. Since 2002, freshmen have We are proud of the fruits of our labor, and server remains closed. But there is hope for andT Environment in the Tropics (UST supported by UST CTHM team represented The SINP Project highlights the symbolically entered the University by we are happy that we have represented re-opening the server. GS CCCPET), in collaboration with the by its Dean, Atty. Gezzez G. Granado, DCL. biodiversity and endemicity of the Park walking through the historic Arch of the the University of Santo Tomas with UST Nobleza shared, “We are partnering UST College of Tourism and Hospitality The UST team coordinated online worthy of UNESCO World Heritage Centuries at the start of each academic year Minecraft as The Project of The Year in the with media organizations such as the Management (UST-CTHM) recently meetings and monitored the collation of conservation standards. Phase 1 of to signify the beginning of their Thomasian field of video games here in the Philippines,” Tiger Media Network to host our famous concluded Phase 2 of the Technical documents despite the limited mobility the project, which ended in May 2020, life. It is a social gathering that would not said Nobleza. traditional events in the University. We are Assistance for the Nomination of Samar due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The SINP investigated on the cultural mapping of have been possible due to the pandemic- After UST Minecraft’s launch in August currently planning to host the Baccalaureate the Samar Island. Phase 2, which ran from Island Natural Park (SINP) to the UNESCO World Heritage campaign is a concerted necessitated distancing protocols had and the initial media attention it gained, the Mass for the graduates and welcome the August 2020 to February 2021, produced World Heritage List. effort composed of the three Samar Island it not been for the UST Minecraft Team’s idea of a virtual Paskuhan, UST’s Christmas next batch of freshman students with a USTGS-CCCPET Director Assoc. Prof. Provinces (Samar, Eastern Samar, and initiative. By meticulously recreating each Celebration, was in the early stages of (Minecraft) surprise!” WORLD HERITAGE LIST Eric B. Zerrudo, Ph.D., a former UNESCO Northern Samar) valuably endorsed by the aspect of the Manila campus (and even preparation. However, with the devastation TO PAGE 22 Philippines Commissioner for the World SINP Protected Area Management Board the surrounding streets to ensure that the brought about by Typhoon Ulysses, the All photos on this page view is the same), the team’s 80 student- team quickly decided to reroute funds from are courtesy of Nobleza.

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WORLD HERITAGE LIST FROM PAGE 20 USTGS-CCCPET develops San Pablo City Heritage District Conservation Guidelines

the initial draft of the nomination dossier CCCPET Director Dr. Zerrudo (top row, leftmost) and CTHM Dean including the sustainable tourism and Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado, DCL (third row, rightmost), with strategic development plan for Samar DENR, Samar LGU, DOT, and SINP representatives Island Natural Park. Phase 3 is programmed to start in May Site inspection [Photo courtesy of the San Pablo City Office of the City Tourism Officer] 2021. In this phase, the USTGS-CCCPET continues and expands collaborative efforts with UST-CTHM and the UST College of Science to profile the biological he UST Graduate School Center for significance of the property. Conservation of Cultural Property and SAMAR PROVINCE Environment in the Tropics (USTGS CULTURAL EDUCATION TCCCPET) extends technical assistance to FROM PAGE 22 Phase 2 formulated a curriculum for UST GS CCCPET, UST IR formulate the San Pablo City Government of Laguna Cultural Education based on the Samar to crafting the Conservation Principles, in January 2021, premised on the home, Province Cultural Mapping Outputs in Policies, and Guidelines for the San Pablo community, and the school as critical developing the cultural competencies Samar Province Cultural Education Heritage District. agents of empowerment. of students in Basic Education and The two-phased project covers from The USTGS-CCCPET team, headed Adult Education. It linked the cultural Curriculum Development December 2020 to January 2021 for by its Director, Assoc. Prof. Eric Zerrudo, competencies to the Most Essential Phase 1 and from February 2021 to April Ph.D., collaborated with the Curriculum Learning Competencies (MELC) of the 2021 for Phase 2. The project intends to Development Team, composed of faculty Department of Education and provided he University of Santo Tomas Graduate define the heritage district and develop members from the UST Institute of Religion guidelines for the development of culture- School-Center for Conservation of Cultural the necessary conservation guidelines to (IR), and universities in Samar. They were based learning modules. The project Property and Environment in the Tropics uphold its cultural significance. Specifically, endorsed by (then) IR Director Fr. Florentino covered the utilization of the cultural T(UST GS CCCPET) continues to provide valuable it will formulate infrastructure and activity Bolo, Jr., O.P., and represented by Prof. mapping data for crafting the SPCEC for assistance to the Samar Provincial Government guidelines based on historical and social Joan Christi T. Bagaipo, Ph.D. Grades 1 to 12 and Adult Education as with the Samar Province Cultural Education research, comparative studies, community Initially, faculty researchers from the the basis for the development of cultural Curriculum (SPCEC), part of the Cultural Heritage consultations, and fieldwork exercises UST College of Education were selected, education modules and other relevant Values Interpretation Towards Education and to develop a meaningful conservation but due to the heavy impact of the instruction materials. Utilization for Community Development: A Cultural framework for the American colonial COVID-19 on the budget, mobility, and Phase 3, set to begin in May 2021, Mapping Continuing Project Phase 2. heritage zone. logistics led to a leaner UST team. The will embark on module development and Dovetailing from the cultural mapping of Samar The project is headed by CCCPET project is strongly supported by the Samar classroom training, which will be modified in 2017, which was facilitated by the CCCPET, the Director Assoc. Prof. Eric B. Zerrudo, Ph.D., Provincial Government and the Department due to the mobility constraints brought curriculum development guideline was submitted of Education Samar. about by the COVID-19 pandemic. SAN PABLO CITY HERITAGE SAMAR PROVINCE CULTURAL EDUCATION TO PAGE 24 TO PAGE 23

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together with Ar. Caryn P. Santillan from the UST College of Architecture and students EDITOR IN CHIEF REV. FR. JESÚS M. MIRANDA, JR., O.P., Ph.D. from the UST Cultural Heritage Studies EDITORS ASST. PROF. VIRGINIA A. SEMBRANO program. The team is in cohort with the REV. FR. CHRISTOPHER JEFFREY L. AYTONA, O.P. San Pablo City Tourism Office, members ASSOCIATE EDITORS MR. EMMANUEL M. BATULAN, Ph.D. of Advocates of Heritage Preservation (San MR. PHILIPPE JOSÉ S. HERNANDEZ Pablo Chapter), and the United Architects STAFF WRITER MS. CHRISTIE ELISE C. CRUZ of the Philippines (San Pablo Chapter). The LAYOUT ARTIST MR. KENNETT ROGER T. GARCIA project envisions a thematic renaissance PHOTOGRAPHERS DMD PHOTOGRAPHY of its American colonial heritage through architectural forms, design, colors, and motifs.

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Asst. Prof. Maria Corazon S. Sauz, Ph.D. Academic Affairs Ms. Rowena R. Castro Human Resource Department Draft Output [Photo courtesy of the San Pablo City Office of the City Tourism Officer] Mr. Francisco M. Caliwan, Jr. Accountancy Asst. Prof. Divinagracia R. Mariano Institute of Information and Computer Sciences Ms. Sarah Joy M. Anteola Admissions Office Mr. Al Denn John Lozada Institute of Physical Education and Athletics Ms. Danielle Joyce E. Factora Alumni Relations Mr. Sir-Lien Hugh T. Tadeo Institute of Religion Ar. John Clemence M. Pinlac Architecture Prof. Karen S. Santiago, Ph.D. International Relations and Programs Asst. Prof. Ma. Zenia M. Rodriguez Arts and Letters Mr. Anthony C. Castro Junior High School Assoc. Prof. Richard C. Pazcoguin Center for Campus Ministry Prof. Ma. Lourdes B. Coloma, M.D. Medicine and Surgery Assoc. Prof. Eric B. Zerudo, Ph.D. Center for the Conservation of Ms. Diana V. Padilla Library Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics Ms. Ma. Zita Maita B. Oebanda Museum Assoc. Prof. Ralph S. Galán Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies Asst. Prof. Peter J.M.L. Porticos, Ph.D. Music Ms. Kimberly Bañadera Center for Culture, Arts, and Humanities Ms. Sarah Salazar Nursing Asst. Prof. Ryan Frances O. Cayubit Center for Social Sciences and Education Assoc. Prof. Rosario R. Aranda Pharmacy Atty. Anicia Marquez Civil Law Asst. Prof. Ma. Ailil B. Alvarez Publishing House Asst. Prof. Maureen Gelle-Jimenez Commerce and Business Administration Engr. Nestor R. Ong QS/THE Ranking Mr. Hans Lawrence V. Malgapu Communications Bureau Assoc. Prof. Ma. Fylene Uy-Gardiner Quality Management and Planning Ms. Via Katrina G. Portera Counseling and Career Center Ms. Zyra Mae F. Villamor Rehabilitation Sciences Asst. Prof. Joel C. Sagut, Ph.D. Ecclesiastical Faculties Assoc. Prof. Michael Jorge N. Peralta Research and Innovation Ms. Eleanor Marie Bahrami-Hessari Education Mr. Rosauro L. Gervacio Santo Tomas e-Service Providers Assoc. Prof. Andres Julio V. Santiago, Jr., Ph.D. Education High School Asst. Prof. Maria Juana P. Lacuata, Ph.D. Science Asst. Prof. Mildred M. Antonio Engineering Ms. Carla Vee F. Ababon Senior High School Ms. Adrienne Zacarias Fine Arts and Design Ms. Karla Patricia G. Colmenar Tourism and Hospitality Management Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth H. Arenas, Ph.D. Graduate School Ms. Veronica Moreno UST SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office

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