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Post by kiko on Jul 23, 2011 0:42:20 GMT 9
LOL, Ballerz daw oh! 316 nga eh!
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Post by kiko on Jan 1, 2011 11:19:29 GMT 9
UST throws early Christmas musical treat By FRANCIS T. WAKEFIELD December 12, 2010, 1:31pm
MANILA, Philippines – Glitz and glamor reigned over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) campus last Dec. 2, as the society’s rich and famous joined university officials to usher in the holidays with the staging of the UST Christmas Concert Gala.
Now on its eighth year, the UST Christmas Concert Gala gathered an exceptional pool of Thomasian musicians and artists who rendered wonderful performances for the audience.
UST Rector Fr. Rolando Dela Rosa, OP, said that aside from the excellent artists, what makes the yearly get-together more special and significant through the years is the undying spirit of charity among the University’s patrons and friends who have supported the University’s cause to beef up heritage conservation efforts and fund the scholarship program of the UST Conservatory of Music.
Dela Rosa also commended Fr. Isidro C. Abaño, O.P. , executive director for quadricentennial activities and highlights, Maricris C. Zobel, art patroness, for spearheading the festival, as chair and co-chair, respectively, of the UST Christmas Concert Gala.
BIGGER DREAMS
Abaño acknowledged the generous sponsors who have helped in the conservation of some of the most important artworks, particularly paintings, which have been under the safekeeping of the university for decades now.
Among them are the much celebrated portrait of a Young Balinese Girl by Locatelli; The Foundation of the University of Santo Tomas by Archbishop Benavidez by D.A. Celis; portrait of Fr. Juan Antonio Zulaybar, O.P., and portrait of San Vicente Ferrer by Juan Arzeo; portrait of Dr. Jose Rizal by Victorio Edades; portrait of Fr. Silvestre Sancho, O.P. - Rector, 1936-44; and portrait of President Diosdado Macapagal by Fernando Amorsolo; Under The Mango Tree by Carlos Botong Francisco, Nuestra Senora de la Paloma (Our Lady of the Dove); Fruit Vendor by Pablo Amorsolo; and just recently, the murals at the lobby of the UST main building.
“From these restoration efforts we have built the foundation of a larger dream — to establish an Art Conservation Laboratory Center which will further push our dreams to serve our fellowmen by restoring and conserving more artworks for their cultural and artistic employment and upliftment,” Abaño said.
For her part, Zobel said that even though the year 2010 has been a year of change, what with the country having a new President, it’s comforting to know that some things remain constant, among them, the University of Santo Tomas and the Christmas Concert Gala.
“It is important to remember that one of the things we should continue to be proud of as a people is the University of Santo Tomas. As we approach its 400th year, it always amazes me to see how UST’s history is completely intertwined with our history – and our future. For me, UST is truly the University of the Filipino people,” Zobel said.
Among the outstanding talents who participated are the UST Brass Ensemble and the UST Symphony Orchestra, Coro Tomasino with conductor Prof. Ronan Ferrer; Lourdes Gregorio and Christian Caragayan, sopranos Nenen Alfornon, Naomi Sison and Thea Perez.
One of the highlights of the evening was the performance of Conservatory of Music dean and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) president, Raul Sunico of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite.
Meanwhile, soprano Rachel Gerodias serenaded the crowd with The Messiah and Because of Who You Are, while the UST Jazz Ensemble with Tots Tolentino played the Christmas Song. Tenor Lemuel dela Cruz with the Liturgikon Vocal Ensemble also joined the act with his interpretation of Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.
The UST Singers, 2010 Choir of the World, with conductor Prof. Fidel Calalang, performed three special numbers before the finale number of Pasko sa UST composed by Tonton Africa and Christmas Greetings by all the performing choirs with the UST Symphony Orchestra.
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Post by kiko on Dec 15, 2010 23:04:53 GMT 9
mb.com.ph/articles/292375/ust-throws-early-christmas-musical-treatUST throws early Christmas musical treat By FRANCIS T. WAKEFIELD December 12, 2010, 1:31pm MANILA, Philippines – Glitz and glamor reigned over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) campus last Dec. 2, as the society’s rich and famous joined university officials to usher in the holidays with the staging of the UST Christmas Concert Gala. Now on its eighth year, the UST Christmas Concert Gala gathered an exceptional pool of Thomasian musicians and artists who rendered wonderful performances for the audience. UST Rector Fr. Rolando Dela Rosa, OP, said that aside from the excellent artists, what makes the yearly get-together more special and significant through the years is the undying spirit of charity among the University’s patrons and friends who have supported the University’s cause to beef up heritage conservation efforts and fund the scholarship program of the UST Conservatory of Music. Dela Rosa also commended Fr. Isidro C. Abaño, O.P. , executive director for quadricentennial activities and highlights, Maricris C. Zobel, art patroness, for spearheading the festival, as chair and co-chair, respectively, of the UST Christmas Concert Gala. BIGGER DREAMS Abaño acknowledged the generous sponsors who have helped in the conservation of some of the most important artworks, particularly paintings, which have been under the safekeeping of the university for decades now. Among them are the much celebrated portrait of a Young Balinese Girl by Locatelli; The Foundation of the University of Santo Tomas by Archbishop Benavidez by D.A. Celis; portrait of Fr. Juan Antonio Zulaybar, O.P., and portrait of San Vicente Ferrer by Juan Arzeo; portrait of Dr. Jose Rizal by Victorio Edades; portrait of Fr. Silvestre Sancho, O.P. - Rector, 1936-44; and portrait of President Diosdado Macapagal by Fernando Amorsolo; Under The Mango Tree by Carlos Botong Francisco, Nuestra Senora de la Paloma (Our Lady of the Dove); Fruit Vendor by Pablo Amorsolo; and just recently, the murals at the lobby of the UST main building. “From these restoration efforts we have built the foundation of a larger dream — to establish an Art Conservation Laboratory Center which will further push our dreams to serve our fellowmen by restoring and conserving more artworks for their cultural and artistic employment and upliftment,” Abaño said. For her part, Zobel said that even though the year 2010 has been a year of change, what with the country having a new President, it’s comforting to know that some things remain constant, among them, the University of Santo Tomas and the Christmas Concert Gala. “It is important to remember that one of the things we should continue to be proud of as a people is the University of Santo Tomas. As we approach its 400th year, it always amazes me to see how UST’s history is completely intertwined with our history – and our future. For me, UST is truly the University of the Filipino people,” Zobel said. Among the outstanding talents who participated are the UST Brass Ensemble and the UST Symphony Orchestra, Coro Tomasino with conductor Prof. Ronan Ferrer; Lourdes Gregorio and Christian Caragayan, sopranos Nenen Alfornon, Naomi Sison and Thea Perez. One of the highlights of the evening was the performance of Conservatory of Music dean and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) president, Raul Sunico of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Meanwhile, soprano Rachel Gerodias serenaded the crowd with The Messiah and Because of Who You Are, while the UST Jazz Ensemble with Tots Tolentino played the Christmas Song. Tenor Lemuel dela Cruz with the Liturgikon Vocal Ensemble also joined the act with his interpretation of Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee. The UST Singers, 2010 Choir of the World, with conductor Prof. Fidel Calalang, performed three special numbers before the finale number of Pasko sa UST composed by Tonton Africa and Christmas Greetings by all the performing choirs with the UST Symphony Orchestra.
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Post by kiko on Dec 15, 2010 23:04:21 GMT 9
Varsitarian reunion set The Varsitarian, the official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), will hold its grand-alumni homecoming on Dec. 11, at the Plaza Mayor in UST, Espana, Manila, as part of UST’s quadricentennial celebration.
Cliff Venzon, editor-in-chief of The Varsitarian, disclosed that the reunion dubbed as “Valik-Varsi”, is considered a “special edition” with some of the country’s top journalists and media professionals in attendance.
UST Rector Magnificus Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa, OP, who was a Varsitarian editor in the late 1970s, as well as Fr. Norberto Castillo, O.P., former UST rector (1982-1990), and Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ of the Ateneo de Davao will alsograce the event.
Also attending are National Artists F. Sionil Jose and Bienvenido Lumbera, as well as other titans of Philippine literature and the arts Cirilo Bautista, Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo, Normal Miraflor, Eric Gamalinda, Danny Dalena and Remy Boquiren.
There will be a tribute to Varsitarian alumni who have passed away — Ophelia Alcantara-Dimalanta, Wilfrido Nolledo, Jose Burgos Jr., and Eric Giron.
The event will also feature a performance by renowned inspirational diva Jamie Rivera as backed by one of Asia’s oldest symphony orchestras, the Manila Symphony Orchestra.
The Varsitarian was founded in 1928 by Jose Villa Panganiban, the first director of the National Language Institute. It is the only school paper to merit an entry in the Cultural Center of the Philippine Encyclopedia of the Arts for having produced many noted writers and artists.
Interested parties may visit the Varsitarian office at Room 105, Tan Yan Kee Student Center, UST, España, Manila or call at 4061611 loc. 8235, for more details. (FTW)
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Post by kiko on Dec 15, 2010 23:03:38 GMT 9
Campus Beat U.S.T. Writer's Night features new books December 9, 2010, 1:10pm
The UST Publishing House will be launching six new literary titles at the traditional Writers’s Night, to be held at the GT Toyota Hall of Wisdom at the UP Asian Center tomorrow, Dec. 10.
Five titles are by fellows of the UP Institute of Creative Writing, while the sixth is by a writing fellow of the UP National Writer’s Workshop.
To be launched are: National Artist Virgilio Almario’s “Pitong Bundok ng Haraya,’’ a book of literary criticism structured like a journey; Gémino H. Abad’s “Imagination’s Way: Essays Critical and Personal,’’ a collection of the author’s long and short pieces; Rolando B. Tolentino’s ‘’Gitnang Uring Fantasya at Material na Kahirapan sa
Neoliberalismo: Politikal na Kritisismo ng Kulturang Popular,’’ a collection of critical essays on pop culture, ranging from film to “ukay-ukay” and malling, to almost anything and everything in between; Charlson Ong’s “Blue Angel, White Shadow,’’ a hardboiled detective/murder mystery set in the seedy underbelly of Manila; Romulo P. Baquiran, Jr. “Sagad sa Buto: Hospital Diary at Iba pang Sanaysay,’’ a creative nonfiction piece about his hospital stay, which is both humorous, factual, and profound; and Mésandel Virtusio Arguelles’s sixth collection of poems, “Alinsunurang Awit.’’
The Writers’ Night is an annual event, hosted by the UP Institute of Creative Writing, traditionally a party for all writers, including the writing fellows of the annual UP Writer’s Workshop, and lovers of writing.
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Post by kiko on Oct 5, 2010 23:36:25 GMT 9
Tama. Mas ok kung sa ibang school na lang ganapin ang bar exams.
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Post by kiko on Jun 14, 2010 2:35:57 GMT 9
The Lumina Pandit exhibit will formally open at the UST Library this Thursday. Ang ganda ng loob ng exhibit.
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Post by kiko on Mar 23, 2010 14:22:39 GMT 9
Perlas or Bautista for President and BF for VP.
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Post by kiko on Mar 20, 2010 19:02:19 GMT 9
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Post by kiko on Feb 20, 2010 2:52:46 GMT 9
Sayang nasa Bohol ako last week. Di Bale may 2011 festivities pa naman.
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Post by kiko on Jan 30, 2010 2:21:21 GMT 9
Ganda ng Varsi article regarding UST sites being declared national treasure.
Kudos to the writer.
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Post by kiko on Jan 28, 2010 15:56:59 GMT 9
@voltaire may mga nakaharang kasing yero sa paligid ng engineering complex pero napakaraming heavy machinery na. Siguro pag nagkataon pumasok ng Education building, makukuhanan natin ng photo yung area.
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Post by kiko on Jan 28, 2010 15:48:50 GMT 9
Hello Pharmacist Gee! Kamusta ka na? Recently, nagkaroon ng simpleng pakain ang V sa mga Amihan. A mass was also held to commemorate V's 82nd anniversary. Next year, baka matuloy ang V Grand alumni homecoming to coincide with UST's 400 year celebration.
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Post by kiko on Jan 24, 2010 21:50:45 GMT 9
Target date of completion daw is May 2011. Very exciting!
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Post by kiko on Jan 24, 2010 21:46:51 GMT 9
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Post by kiko on Jan 22, 2010 15:30:37 GMT 9
UST landmarks to be declared national cultural treasures
The University of Santo Tomas (UST), which will celebrate its 400th anniversary in 2011, will etch another milestone in its history with the formal declaration of the UST Main Building, the Central Seminary, the Arch of the Centuries and the University’s Open Spaces as National Cultural Treasures by the National Museum, Monday, Jan. 25.
Associate Professor Giovanna V. Fontanilla, director of the UST Public Affairs Office, says the declaration ceremonies will be held at the UST Main Building Lobby, 3 p.m., and will be attended by high-ranking school officials led by Fr. Rolando dela Rosa O.P., the university rector.
Fontanilla said the declaration ceremonies will be held following the unveiling of “The Foundation of the University of Santo Tomas by Archbishop Benavidez” oil canvas painting dated 1911 and restored through the UST Museum’s Heritage Conservation Fund.
Section 3 of the Cultural Properties Preservation and Protection Act states that a “Natural Cultural Treasure is a unique object found locally, possessing outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific value which is significant and important to this country and nation.”
The recognition marks the first ever inclusion of an educational institution among the ranks of National Cultural Treasures, with the majority of structures being churches and the rest being terrestrial landmarks, intangible cultural property and movable objects.”
Fontanila said the declaration, considered a milestone for UST, is the culmination of efforts which began in 2004. She added that this coincides with the various activities for UST’s Quadricentennial celebration next year. (WTF)
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Post by kiko on Jan 18, 2010 13:54:48 GMT 9
Next week na ang formal declaration and unveiling ng UST marker. Ito ang first qudri-centannial activity for this year. Excited nako dito. Palapit ng palapit ang 2011.
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Post by kiko on Jan 14, 2010 21:18:16 GMT 9
Daming events for this year. Abang abang na lang.
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Post by kiko on Jan 10, 2010 14:35:57 GMT 9
Sayang naman Office for Alumni Relations disowns www.uste.tvBy JENNIFER ANN G. AMBANTA The VARSITARIAN THE THOMASIAN social networking site www.uste.tv is no longer affiliated with the University after the Office for Alumni Relations and the website developer did not agree on financial matters. The alumni office pulled out from uste.tv last November 24, more than nine months since the social-networking site was created to reach out to Thomasian alumni all over the world. Alumni Relations Director Evelyn Songco said her office and the Master List Builders information technology outfit owned by Thomasian Joel Remandaban, the webmaster, parted ways after the company demanded sponsorship from the University. Songco did not disclose any amount, but said the sponsorship would “cost a sum.” “We did not want the Alumni Relations Office to serve as solicitor for sponsors to support uste.tv,” Songco said. Remandaban, who was given the 2008 The Oustanding Thomasian Alumni or TOTAL Award for entrepreneurship and management, could not be reached for comment as of press time. Uste.tv was launched last February 17 as UST’s official networking site for its quadricentennial celebration. The website has 2,000 active users. Songco said UST would come up with a new social networking site with the Santo Tomas e-Service Providers as webmaster. She said Thomasians may still use uste.tv. “Uste.tv can exist independent from the University. If the Thomasians wish to continue their participation on uste.tv, they can do so,” Songco said.
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Post by kiko on Jan 10, 2010 14:19:56 GMT 9
May nakita nakong heavy machinery sa area. Baka mag start na ang actual construction.
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Post by kiko on Jan 5, 2010 18:05:04 GMT 9
Happy New Year to all Thomasians!
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Post by kiko on Dec 25, 2009 0:41:27 GMT 9
Maligayang Pasko sa Lahat!
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Post by kiko on Dec 24, 2009 14:01:18 GMT 9
salingcatcat... "i'm also a tiger packer pero tama cla...wla yan sa kung sino ang nauna o cno ang mas magaling TP man o LIGA both are support to our student-athletes. Iisa lang po tau ng layunin para sa ikabubuti at dangal ng bawat Tomasino so hindi dpat ginagawan to ng issue...wag po tau mg-create ng ndi mgandang atmosphere sa pagitan ng 2 grupo. Irespeto po natin ang isa't-isa at maging masaya nlang tau sa pagtulong sa mga athletes natin. =) Thanks for this. Tumulong na lang tayo dahil yun naman ang mas importante. ONE FOR USTe!
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Post by kiko on Dec 18, 2009 13:22:20 GMT 9
Grabe engrande talaga mga plano ng UST to celebrate 400 years Talagang engrande at magiging star-studded ang celebration.
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Post by kiko on Dec 18, 2009 12:35:40 GMT 9
See you sa Paskuhan later. Ang sarap talaga maging Tomasino!
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