Tue, 25 Nov, 2025
Dr. Nicomedes B. Alviar, Dean of the UA&P School of Politics and Governance (SPG), served as guest speaker at the plenary session of the 2025 Academic Research Colloquia hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) on November 24, 2025, at the Thomas Aquinas Research Complex Auditorium.
The annual colloquia was organized for UST’s fourth-year students across 13 undergraduate programs. This year’s theme, “Strengthening Thomasian Values through Research and Mentorship Amidst the 21st Century Technology in the Social Sciences and Humanities,” set the tone for discussions aimed at cultivating scholarly rigor and ethical leadership among emerging researchers.
In his plenary address, Dr. Alviar—a graduate of UST's BA Asian Studies program—emphasized the critical role of research in shaping socially grounded and technologically adaptive scholars. He highlighted how mentorship and value-oriented inquiry remain essential pillars in navigating rapidly evolving technological landscapes.
The plenary session gathered administrators, faculty members, support staff, and select students from the Faculty of Arts and Letters.
Dr. Nicomedes B. Alviar.
Dr. Alviar (center) with (L-R) Prof. Jazztin Jairum P. Manalo, Coordinator for Research and Thesis Management of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, and Prof. Dennis Coronacion, PhD, Chair of the Political Science Department of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters.
Tue, 25 Nov, 2025
The Center for Food and Agribusiness invites everyone to its 2025 Year-End Food & Agribusiness Conference to be held on December 4, 2025 (Thursday), from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm via Zoom.
With the theme “Exporting Growth: From Local Harvest to Global Market,” this half-day conference aims to highlight the following:
- Expanding markets for Philippine food & agri exports
- Insights on banana, cacao, chocolate, and other key export products
- Agricultural scenarios for 2025–2026
Register here: https://bit.ly/2025YEFAC.
Mon, 24 Nov, 2025
The Chaplaincy invites the University Community to the Novena Masses in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary from November 29 to December 7, 2025.
The Novena Mass on November 29 (Saturday) and December 1-6 (Monday - Saturday) will be at 12:05 pm. The mass on November 30 (holiday) and December 7 (Sunday) will be at 10:00 am.
The feast of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated in UA&P on December 8 (holiday) at 10:00 am. It is a holy day of obligation for the Catholic faithful.
Thu, 20 Nov, 2025
UA&P Full Professor and University Research Office Executive Director Dr. Veronica Esposo Ramirez delivered the keynote address at the Couples for Christ (CFC) Missio Amare Migranti (MAM) 2026 Annual Planning held on November 15, 2025, in Pasay City.
Speaking before MAM leaders and delegates, Dr. Ramirez honored the sacrifices of the Filipino diaspora, inviting the audience to recognize the impact of migration on countless families. She traced the long and complex history of Filipino migration—its roots, challenges, and contributions—emphasizing that today’s Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have significant contributions to host countries while also uplifting their families and communities in their home country.
Despite the challenges that OFWs face overseas, Dr. Ramirez underscored their resilience and success, saying, “Filipino migrant workers are vital agents of global development.”
Her keynote called for a shift in perspective — one that views migration not merely as an economic necessity but as a driver of human development and social transformation. She emphasized that migration, when treated with dignity and holistic care, can be “a powerful social force—capable of reshaping communities, relationships, and national identity.”
The keynote address formed part of a two-day planning workshop attended by 60 CFC MAM participants from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. In the planning workshop, the participants set an agenda on how MAM’s initiative can further strengthen formation programs and reintegration efforts for migrant families. Missio Amare Migranti is the rebranded migrants program of CFC.
Dr. Ramirez (seated, center aisle) with the Couples for Christ Missio Amare Migranti participants.
Mon, 17 Nov, 2025
Dr. Guillermo Reyes Dionisio, Chairperson of the Philosophy Department of the College of Arts and Sciences, presented his paper “To Forgive or Not to Forgive: Self-respect, Justice, and the Supererogatory” at the IX World Conference on Metaphysics from November 3-7, 2025, hosted by the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, Italy. The international philosophy conference was organized by the Fondazione Idente di Studi e di Ricerca.
Dr. Guillermo Dionisio.
Dr. Dionisio (in the middle) presenting his paper. On his right is the session’s moderator Dr. Benito Marin of the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca. On his left is the technical support for the session.
Dr. Dionisio also participated in the formal closing of the celebrations of the Jubilee of Educators and the declaration of St. John Henry Newman as one of the Doctors of the Church, presided by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on 1 November 2025 at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.