Ending their 24-year championship drought, the UST Tiger Cubs reclaimed the basketball crown against National University-Nazareth School Bullpups, 83-77, in overtime.

Racine Kane was crowned the Finals MVP.

This victory completed UST’s double gold in the juniors’ division with the Junior Tigresses, who also claimed the championship.

Manu Inigo was the team’s head coach.

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This partnership will pave the way for UB faculty members and alumni, including lawyers based in Batangas, and nearby provinces, to pursue their Master of Laws studies offered by GS Law online.

UST GS Law Dean Atty. Jacqueline O. Lopez-Kaw, DCL, underscored that strengthening partnerships with UB reaffirmed GS Law’s unwavering commitment to nurturing generations of legal scholars, advocates, and leaders.

“This partnership between our esteemed institutions serves as a vital conduit for equipping our students with the intellectual and professional competencies necessary to navigate and shape the legal profession of tomorrow.” Dean Kaw said.

The event was graced and witnessed by Dean Kaw, GS Law Regent Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, O.P., SThD, UB President Emeritus Dr. Hernando B. Perez, UB President Lily Marlene J. Hernandez-Bohn, UB Vice President Alex A. Ramos, UB College of Law Dean Atty. Hernando S. Perez, Jr., Associate Dean Atty. Edna C. Del Rosario, UST GSLaw and UB College of Law alumna Judge Charito Macalintal-Sawali, DCL , Dr. Lolita F. Tegon, Dr. Ma. Annabelle I. Tenorio, and Atty. Sonny Jose M. Ricablanca.

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The distinguished guest of honor was the Hon. Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco, the Secretary of the Department of Tourism, accompanied by key officials from the DOT: USEc. Maria Rica C. Bueno, Undersecretary for Tourism Standards, Regulations, and Human Capital Development; ASec. Judilyn S. Quiachon, Assistant Secretary for Tourism Regulation, Coordination, and Convergence; ASec. Sharlene Zabala-Batin, Assistant Secretary for Tourism Digitalization and Resource Generation and the Regional Director of DOT National Capital Region; ASec. Ronald P. Conopio, Assistant Secretary for Protocol and Engagement; and Atty. Glenn Albert M. Ocampo, Director of the Office of Special Concerns.

The forum emphasized the critical role of women within the tourism sector, celebrating their contributions and achievements. Among the notable female speakers were Ms. Kach Medina Umandap, recognized as the first and youngest Filipina traveler to visit 195 United Nations countries with a Philippine passport; Ms. Kimberly Dionisio, First Officer for Airbus 320 at PAL Express; Ms. Mary Ann Ong, a consultant for Bridges Travel; and Ms. Anna Marie Almazan, Senior Sales Manager at The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts, Bohol.

Students and academic staff from the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management attended this forum, gaining insights into career opportunities, challenges, and advancements pertaining to gender diversity in the tourism industry.

The participation and co-sponsorship of the University aligned with Sustainable Development Goals No. 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Descent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), 10 (reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and 17 (Partnership with the Goals).

Secretary Frasco and her team received a warm welcome from the 九色 administrators and officials, including Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL, Secretary-General of the Office of the Secretary-General; Ms. Michaella O. Lagniton, MA, Director of the Office of Public Affairs; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado, Dean of the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management; Rev. Fr. Dr. Ferdinand L. Bautista, O.P., Regent; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evangeline E. Timbang, Assistant Dean; Asst. Prof. Maria Margarita P. Cruz-Ireneo, College Secretary; Asst. Prof. Christine Concepcion C. Fajardo, Chairperson of the Department of Tourism Management; and Dr. Fhamela F. Sarmiento, Chairperson of the Department of Hospitality Management.

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The research entitled 鈥淪ustainable 九色-based Tourism Potential and Development of Barangay San Miguel, Echague, Isabela鈥� assessed the potential of Barangay San Miguel in Echague, Isabela for sustainable community-based tourism in the post-COVID-19 era. It examined the barangay鈥檚 current tourism development, identified challenges and opportunities, and gathered stakeholder perspectives on sustainability in tourism. The study recommends a Sustainable Tourism and Strategic Development Plan, integrating community contributions to economic, socio-cultural, environmental, and political priorities. This plan aims to guide future tourism development and ensure sustainability in Barangay San Miguel鈥檚 tourism industry.

The project is part of the first batch of the NRCP Policy-funded Research in 2021. #TeamKomunidad is headed by Asst. Prof. Jame Monren T. Mercado with its members, Asst. Prof. Dr. Avi Ben P. Andalecio, Dr. Fhamela F. Sarmiento, Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evangeline E. Timbang, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado. The project is in partnership with the House of Representatives Office of Hon. Faustino 鈥淚nno鈥� A. Dy V of the 6th District of Isabela and the Municipal Government of Echague, Isabela.

The participation of the project team aligned with the SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Descent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), 15 (Life on Land), 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

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Barby Dajao was crowned this season’s Most Valuable Player, while Rhianne Perez was named the Rookie of the Year plum.

Arsenio “Sen” Dysangco coached the Junior Tigresses.

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Will commuters continue to patronize ride-hailing services that can be booked through apps, licensed as part of the country鈥檚 transport network vehicle service (TNVS)? College of Commerce and Business Administration academic researcher Agnes Jocelyn P. Bandojo, PhD investigated this to uncover reuse intentions among Metro Manila commuters who are confronted with a provider鈥檚 continued dominance.

In the article 鈥淐ultivating Sustainable Urban Mobility: Investigating Commuters鈥� Reuse Intentions for Transport Network Vehicle Services to Metro Manila,鈥� Bandojo relied on the Utility Maximizing Theory, the Theory of Reasoned Action, and the Activity-Based Approach to conduct the descriptive-correlational quantitative study. The study aimed to assess participants鈥� perceptions of TNVS, in terms of 鈥渆conomic benefit, perceived usefulness, trust, safety, and security, as well as their assessment of service quality, satisfaction, attitude toward TNVS, and reuse intention.鈥�

The 563 respondents indicated that factors such as perceived utility, trust, contentment, and economic rewards are drivers for commuters to reuse TNVS. In increasingly urban environments such as Metro Manila, 鈥渃ost-effectiveness and safety鈥� are very important.

Bandojo provided practical implications arising from the commuter survey, such as variable pricing and economic rewards, collaboration with local authorities for sustainability of the transport system, and continued efforts to maintain service excellence and maintain consumer satisfaction.

Bandojo is an academic researcher of the Research Center for Social Sciences and Education and teaches at the Department of Marketing Management.

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The UST Graduate School of Law (GS Law) met with the officials of the Philippine Embassy in Thailand to forge collaborations on March 10, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand.

The two groups plan to partner with Thailand’s academic institutions to stage webinars and conferences to examine and produce insights from tourism law.

The topic they will explore is aligned with their International Tourism Law course, currently offered in their DCL program, which focuses on the rudiments of laws and regulations in travel and tourism.

GS Law Dean Atty. Jacqueline O. Lopez-Kaw, DCL, Regent Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, O.P., SThD, and Faculty Secretary Ms. Leidy May G. Alnajes, LPT, MA, met with the Third Secretary and Vice Consul Susan Phoebe R. Sabado and Commercial Counsellor Maria Emmanuelle S. Burgos.

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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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Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Assistant Dean Prof. Remedios D. Chan, MD, MHPEd, said in her message that the collaboration of the three academic units aimed to produce groundbreaking research works that push the boundaries of knowledge in hopes of paving the way to real-life solutions to society in the field of health sciences.

“When we combine our diverse perspectives and expertise, we are unlocking new possibilities and accelerating discovery,” Dr. Chan said.

RCHS is the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery’s research arm that envisioned itself as a hub for interdisciplinary, collaborative, and socially relevant research in medical education.

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The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) conferred this year鈥檚 Catholic School Heroes Award to the Dean of the College of Education Assoc. Prof. Pilar Romero, LPT, Ph.D., at the CEAP National Convention last November in Davao City.

Dean Romero was recognized for her exceptional service to Catholic education, serving as a guiding light to Campus Ministers and Christian Living Education (CLE) teachers through the Christian Formation Program of CEAP.

Dean Romero was previously the inaugural principal of the UST Senior High School from 2015 to 2018, formerly served as Supervising Teacher for Religious Education majors in the Education High School, and was a recipient of the 18th Dangal ng UST (Honor of UST) Awards 鈥� Gawad Benavides during her 35th year of service to the university in 2017.

Aside from her work in UST, Dr. Romero is a seasoned textbook writer and editor, consultant to various Catholic schools on their religious education program. She has been invited to talk on topics related to catechesis, religious education, Catholic education, teacher formation, school administration, and values integration in schools all over the Philippines. She serves as Technical Consultant of the Philippine Catholic School Standards for Higher Education and has participated in international seminars and conferences in key cities in Asia, the USA, and Europe, either as an official University delegate or as paper presenter, and has published articles in journals both local and international.

CEAP is the national association of Catholic educational institutions in the Philippines. Founded in 1941, it now has 1,500 members, which include universities and colleges offering academic and continuing education programs.

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