The new study, entitled 鈥淐onservation of Sustainable Ecotourism on the Island of Siquijor through Sustainable Alternative Livelihoods, Training and Development,鈥� was published in The International Journal of Social Sustainability in Economic, Social, and Cultural Context. The participants, who were inhabitants of the island, favored sustainable ecotourism but expressed the need for intensive capacity-building in both interpersonal and computer skills. In terms of actual livelihood activities, the participants identified housekeeping, healing massage training, and tour guiding/tour car driving as immediate areas of concern. To help manage the desired influx of tourists, the residents likewise expressed the need for basic first aid training.

Santos is the incumbent Chair of the Department of Economics of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, while Ancheta teaches at the Graduate School. Meanwhile, the Garcias are academic researchers of the Department of Biological Sciences of the College of Science.

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Using the mixed methods tool 鈥淩emittance Investment Climate Analysis in Rural 色鸡导航towns,鈥� the researchers found that across the six municipalities, there was no common trend 鈥渁mong municipalities that combining a sound investment climate, an ample number of financial institutions, high levels of residents鈥� financial literacy, and an active program for migrants and their families all ensure remittances-induced hometown investing.鈥� The researchers called for instituting investment climate reforms to help ensure that remittances will fuel local development.

The , published in the Asian and Pacific Migration Journal in 2024, was recognized in the 2025 National Academy of Science and Technology awards with the Outstanding Scientific Paper Award.

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The first conference was the Karol Wojty艂a Congress held on May 19 at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krak贸w, Poland. Scholars from around the globe convened to examine the philosophical and theological legacy of Pope Saint John Paul II, whose thought remains vital for contemporary personalism and Catholic anthropology. In the said conference, Aguas delivered a keynote address titled The Perfection of Power and Integration of the Person: St. Thomas Aquinas and Karol Wojty艂a on Virtue, offering a synthesis of Thomistic metaphysics and Wojty艂an ethics. He argued for a view of virtue rooted not in coercion or convention but in rational and spiritual freedom. Ringor followed with Divinus in Caro: Karol Wojty艂a鈥檚 Ontological Personalism In-Between Theomorphism and Technomorphism where he critiqued the twin extremes of deifying or dehumanizing the human person and proposed Wojty艂a鈥檚 incarnational vision as a compelling alternative grounded in freedom, responsibility, and participation in truth.

Afterwards, they attended the 11th Religion, Knowledge, and Society Conference held in 鈥淥vidius鈥� University of Constan葲a, Romania with the theme Global Tendencies, Local Realities: Redefining Peace in a Multipolar World. In this event brought together international experts to explore new frameworks for understanding peace amid global unrest, Aguas presented his plenary lecture titled Global Solidarity: A Key Component in Attaining World Peace, proposing solidarity as both a spiritual calling and ethical imperative. He emphasized that authentic peace requires shared responsibility for upholding human dignity. In another plenary lecture, Whose God is in the City? Political Ontology, Religious Plurality, and the Indispensable Desire for Peace, Ringor explored the metaphysical and theological underpinnings of urban life. Drawing from classical and Christian political thought, he argued that peace depends on restoring a transcendent orientation within civic life.

The final leg of their academic sojourn brought Aguas and Ringor to Suceava, Romania, for the 11th Religion, Knowledge, and Society Seminar, Vatra Dornei from May 25 to 28. Centered on Pathways Towards Reconciliation: Philosophical and Theological Approaches, the seminar explored healing from historical and contemporary wounds. In this seminar, Aguas tackled the topic Reconciliation Through Dialogue: The Philippine Experience, drawing on interreligious dialogue efforts in the Philippines to demonstrate how openness and shared moral foundations foster peace while Ringor discussed the Thomistic-Augustinian account of reconciliation through divine mercy in his talk titled鈥淩emember Me When You Come Into Your Kingdom鈥�: Suffering, Repentance, and Mercy.

Aguas is a Full Professor of the Department of Philosophy and teaches at the Graduate School and the Faculty of Philosophy, while Ringor is the Academic Collaborations Officer of the Ecclesiastical Faculties of Theology, Philosophy, and Canon Law.

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Accompanying the students is a delegation of academic staff from the WU School of Liberal Arts, led by Vice Dean Dr. Kamontip Klaibanmai. In addition to supporting the program, the visiting delegation are engaging with the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters to explore other potential academic collaborations and future joint initiatives between the two institutions. This latest collaboration is part of the University鈥檚 ongoing internationalization efforts, particularly on student mobility. The program is being rolled out by the University鈥檚 Language Center.

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The event was organized by the Department of Modern Languages, in partnership with the UST Office of Public Affairs and in collaboration with Goethe-Institut Philippinen. Through this collaboration, the University was able to screen a film that featured an exciting and whimsical treasure hunt to life, where the main character Cleo encounters iconic personalities from the past, offering sage advice amidst the bustling streets of Berlin.

The morning kicked off with a warm welcome from the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, Prof. Melanie D. Turingan, Ph.D., who expressed gratitude to everyone in attendance for supporting the department’s cultural initiative. Following the Dean鈥檚 message, the Chair of the Department of Modern Languages, Mr. Royce Randall G. Lim, MPH, MIS, gave the opening remarks, where he highlighted the importance of diverse international films to the Thomasian community and promoting cross-cultural appreciation, as this year’s Cultural Wednesday theme focuses on European cinema.

Ms. Barbara Pauli, the Manager for Educational Cooperation of the Goethe Institut-Philippinen, provided a brief overview of the Goethe-Institut, which has played a crucial role in promoting the German language and culture globally. She also shared an engaging overview of 鈥淐leo鈥�, setting the stage for the film’s screening.

Adding to the overall experience of the event were the talented performers from the student volunteers who delivered entertaining song numbers. Overall, the screening of 鈥淐leo鈥� was met with enthusiasm, leaving the audience captivated by its compelling narrative.

Also present during the event were the Director of the UST Office of Public Affairs, Ms. Michaella O. Lagniton, M.A., Rev. Fr. Felix delos Reyes, O.P. PhL., Asst. Prof. John Manuel R. Kliatchko, Ph.D, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, and other academic staff from the Department of Modern Languages.

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The UST Department of Modern Languages held the “Concurso de canto en espa帽ol鈥� (Singing Contest in Spanish) at the UST Central Laboratory Auditorium on February 27, 2025. This Singing Contest was done in partnership with the UST Office of Public Affairs.
A celebration of artistry through Spanish songs, the event showcased the talents of 14 students from different programs. The contest began with the opening remarks of the Department of Modern Languages Chair, Mr. Royce Randall G. Lim, M.P.H., M.I.S. Contestants then gave their own rendition of Spanish songs in front of a panel of judges.
Journalism student Ma. Kristianna Fantine D. Trinidad won First Place for her performance of 鈥淪olamente Una Vez鈥�; Slanny M. Alvarado, a Political Science student, won second place for her performance of 鈥淪abor a mi鈥�; and Communication Arts student Jessica I. Abe placed third for her performance of 鈥淐ielito Lindo鈥�. The special award for Best in Pronunciation in Spanish was given to Stephen Roi Lacostales, a Political Science student, and the Audience Impact award went to Paolo Dominic G. Orijola, a History major, for his performance of 鈥淟a Bamba鈥�.
Thomasian talent was also featured through the song and dance numbers performed by various student groups during the contest鈥檚 program.
Along with the Dean of Faculty of Arts and Letters, Prof. Melanie Turingan, Ph.D., the event was honored by the presence of several distinguished guests. Among them were Consul Bryan Ang of the Honorary Consulate of Peru in Manila; Education Advisor of the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines Ms. Beatriz Jimeno; the Cultural Attach茅 of the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines Mr. 脕lvaro Garcia; the Administrator of the Instituto Cervantes Manila Mr. Ignacio Urquijo and Manager of the Philippine-Italian Association & Societ脿 Dante Alighieri Manila Mr. Giunell Flores. Their collective presence made the event a truly memorable occasion, emphasizing the importance of language, culture, and international collaboration.

The contest is part of the year-long celebration of the 60th Founding Anniversary of the Faculty of Arts and Letters. More than 250 attendees were at the event and enjoyed the fantastic performances of the 14 contestants, who showcased their talents in singing in Spanish. 

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For the Modern Languages subject, UST was in the 301-350 bracket, scoring 61.7 in Employability and 59.2 in Academic Reputation, which is tied to Research and Discovery.

For Medicine, UST remained one of the world鈥檚 top medical schools, at the 701-850 bracket. It scored highest in citations per paper (57.8), followed by employer reputation (55.5), H-index citations (45.8), academic reputation (39.8), and international research network (35.9). Medicine has consistently been UST鈥檚 flagship program in the QS Rankings, having been ranked since before the pandemic.

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TMN won the “Best Variety Program” for their show “Tiger Decodes Onboarding Week Special.”

Meanwhile, UST Tiger TV bagged the “Best Use of Graphics” for their “Thomasian Welcome Walk 2024.”

Meanwhile, Joshua Isaac Galvez was named “Best Promotional Director,” while Ma. Andrea
R. Mendoza was named the “Best Social Media Director”.

Lastly, Sophia Ann E. Lacson won the “Best Business Director, Television.”

IBS is a US-based organization that supports both college and high school media outlets and organizations.

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            The Department of Modern Languages, headed by Mr. Royce Randall G. Lim, M.P.H., M.I.S., was joined by the Faculty of Arts and Letters Regent Rev. Fr. George Phe Mang, O.P., Dean Prof. Melanie D. Turingan, Ph.D., who delivered the opening remarks, and UST Office of Public Affairs Director Ms. Michaella O. Lagniton, M.A.

The audience was serenaded by the amazing performances of AB students Emalei Pullis and Kennaniah San Juan with their beautiful singing of 鈥�Bien Canijo,鈥� 鈥�Hasta la ra铆z,鈥� and 鈥�Soledad y el mar,鈥� as well as Clarence Miguel Torres and his band 鈥淭he Great Pretenders鈥� for their rendition of 鈥�Besame mucho鈥� and 鈥�颁补谤颈帽辞.鈥�

English Language Studies student Grace Nakubiana Simasiku won First Place for her performance of 鈥�Mal de ausencia鈥� by Luis Alberto de Cuenca.

Jozef Benedict Padilla from CICS, who recited Pablo Neruda鈥檚 鈥�Soneto XVII鈥� was in Second Place, and Legal Management student Precious Joy Madlangbayan placed third for her recital of 鈥�Volver谩n las oscuras golondrinas鈥� by Gustavo Adolfo B茅cquer.

The event celebrated the art of Spanish poetry at the TARC Auditorium with the participants, invited guests, students, and faculty members of the Department of Modern Languages.

            The contest is part of the year-long celebration of the 60^th Founding Anniversary of the Faculty of Arts and Letters. More than 200 attendees were at the event and enjoyed the fantastic performances of the 27 contestants, who showcased their talents in reciting and interpreting different Spanish poems by famous poets in the Hispanic world.

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At this event, the former faculty secretary and Department of Interdisciplinary Studies head looked back at the life and philosophy of St. Thomas More, the patron saint of AB.

He also launched his latest book “Celebrating More”, a compilation of lectures spanning from 1968 to 2019 delivered at this event. Baron wove these lectures together, bridging the gap between the statesman-saint, his ideas, and the contemporary Filipino intellectual in a university setting.

“[The book] is the documentation of the struggle to remain faithful to its mission-vision to sustain an incisive, insightful, and discursive community of scholars and intellectuals inspired by its patron, St. Thomas More,” Baron said.

For him, the book is the sole UST publication that honored its college patron saint. “The idea of getting this task in a single volume would be an intellectual legacy the college can leave behind for future AB students,” Baron said.

Revisit the lecture here: https://www.facebook.com/ustartlets1896/videos/1455697228725712

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