Africa will serve from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. In a Facebook post, Africa stated that he is “excited to contribute to the program’s roadmap, responsive and relevant to the needs of the institutions I will be working with, all the other music institutions, and my beloved alma mater, UST Conservatory of Music.”

UST’s Conservatory of Music, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, is a recognized Center of Excellence by CHED. Under Africa’s leadership, the Conservatory was able to steer through the pandemic while also offering new programs and specializations, such as Music Technology. To date, the Conservatory community accumulates recognitions here and abroad.

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Bartolome was recognized for his direction the musical “Once on This Island” (9 Works Theatrical).

BWPA honors regional productions and touring shows performed between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. This year’s awards included over 100 cities across America, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia.

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The award-winning piece was entitled “Magmasid, Bayang Hinirang”, a liturgical Advent based on the four entrance antiphons for the four Sundays of Advent. It was conducted by Roldan and performed by the Young Voices of The Philippines (YVP).

YVP is one of the scholar choirs under the Treble Choir Association of the Philippines, and its members were picked under the choral program of Roldan.

The 37th Awit Awards celebrates Original Pinoy Music (OPM) with over 30 categories, from People’s Voice Awards to its designated genre recording awards.

Watch Magmasid, Bayang Hinirang here:

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Upon expressed need of the SDO, represented by its Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Elvira B. Catangay, the University’s academic and training programs on teacher education, data science and analytics, information and computing sciences, and music were bared by UST officials as possible focus areas for future trainings. UST officials also shared how service learning programs are embedded in course work and community development initiatives, as well as how guidance and counseling services are delivered.

In her message to the SDO officials, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH expressed the University’s willingness to partner with DepEd SDO-Santa Rosa City. College of Education Dean Pilar I. Romero, PhD also shared how the College and the University have been engaging with public school and diocesan school teachers in terms of capacity-building. UST’s teacher education programs have been certified as Centers of Excellence since 2008 by the Commission on Higher Education and most recently, by the Teacher Education Council.

UST officials who joined the consultative meeting are Assistant to the Rector for Santa Rosa Philipina A. Marcelo, PhD, College of Education Dean Pilar I. Romero, PhD, College of Education Regent fr. Roman Santos, O.P., Conservatory of Music Dean Maria Alexandra I. Chua, PhD, College of Information and Computing Sciences Dean Christopher D. Ladao, MS, Counseling and Career Center Director Janice T. Ocray, MA, RGC, Communications Bureau Director Philippe Jose S. Hernandez, MEng, Simbahayan ��ɫ Development Office Assistant Director Christian Rey Rimando, MSPT, UST Santa Rosa Office Executive Assistant Seigfred Prado, PhD, and Data Science and Analytics program coordinator Arturo Patungan, PhD.

Representing the DepEd SDO-Santa Rosa City were Dr. Catangay, Curriculum Chief Luhinia M. Ofren, EdD, Senior Education Program Specialist Jason G. Sagaysay, Education Program Supervisor Maricel S. Saguinsin, Senior Education Program Specialist Jeanne Elaine T. Sangalang, Planning Officer III Adolfo C. Ibayan, and Education Program Specialist II Mouller M. Lumague.

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Within various technical panels are Thomasian academics and researchers, namely:

ACCOUNTANCY

1. Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, PhD

BIOLOGY, Molecular Biology, and Microbiology

1. Prof. Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Dr. rer. Nat.
2. Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD
3. Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, PhD

CHEMISTRY

1. Academician Professor Emeritus Maribel G. Nonato, PhD
2. Assoc. Prof. Oliver B. Villaflores, PhD

FINE ARTS

1. Assoc. Prof. Eric B. Zerrudo, PhD

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

1. Prof. Marilu R. Madrunio, PhD (Chair)
2. Prof. Camilla D.J. Vizconde, PhD

GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION

1. Prof. Camilla D.J. Vizconde, PhD

LITERATURE

1. Prof. John Jack G. Wigley, PhD

MARINE SCIENCE

1. Prof. Mary Beth B. Maningas, PhD

MATHEMATICS

1. Prof. Ma. Carlota B. Decena, PhD

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

1. Prof. Ma. Freida Z. Hapan, PhD

MEDICINE

1. Prof. Ma. Minerva P. Calimag, MD, PhD

MUSIC

1. Assoc. Prof. Dolores T. Andres, PhD

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

1. Asst. Prof. Kathlene Anne V. Hernandez, MHPEd

OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING

1. Assoc. Prof. Ma. Ninia I. Calaca, MA, MAPhl
2. Prof. Belen L. Tangco, PhD

PHARMACY

1. Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD (Chair)

PHILOSOPHY

1. Prof. Robert A. Montaña, PhD

PHYSICAL THERAPY

1. Prof. Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH

PHYSICS

1. Assoc. Prof. Angelita Silverio, MS (ret.)

REAL ESTATE

1. Prof. Eduardo G. Ong, PhD

SOCIOLOGY

1. Prof. Clarence M. Batan, PhD
2. Asst. Prof. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio, PhD

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

1. Inst. Elinor Bautista
2. Asst. Prof. Judith S. Damian, MS (ret.)

The newly reconstituted technical panels will have a four-year term beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2028.

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In the said finale, the contestants were tasked to perform one or two pieces of their own choice. The UST Singers likewise bested 30 choirs from 10 countries.

The España-based choir also snagged the first prize in the Mixed Choir category and the second prize in the Folk category.

UST Singers founder and conductor Prof. Fidel Calalang, Jr. led the UST Singers in this recent fete.

View the full results here: /

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In an interview with the Communications Bureau, the new program is an exciting opportunity for Music interns and fresh graduates, whose skills in “performance, theory, and composition, among others, will be tested.” According to Africa, the implementation guidelines will be formulated now that the agreement has been formalized. Qualified interns will be in Big Ben International Academy of Music and Performing Arts for six months on an all-expenses-paid program that will see them performing teaching tasks. Furthermore, the “partnership officially brings the London College of Music Examinations of the University of West London to the ��ɫ Conservatory of Music. With this, the London College of Music annual face-to-face Examinations in the Philippines may now be held inside the UST Conservatory of Music, a first for any university in the country,” according to the Music Dean.

Representing BBIAPAM were its Managing Director, Mr. Hidajat Firdaus, and Academic Director, Mr. David Saraza. Meanwhile, the signing was witnessed and hosted by Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Gina A. Jamoralin and Vice-Consul Glenn Teh.

UST’s Conservatory of Music programs and specializations are named a Center of Excellence by the Commission on Higher Education. In recent years, programs like Music Technology have been added to the roster of programs, which include Music Performance (with specializations for various instruments and for voice) and Music Education.

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After making his mark in the said competition, Sibbaluca will then represent the country in the grand finals to be held in Guangzhou, China.

He is mentored by Asst. Prof. Anthony Y. Say.

Watch his winning performance .

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As a way of showing support to Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and to Filipino musicians, the UST Symphony Orchestra, the world-renowned UST Singers, Liturgikon Vocal Ensemble, Coro Tomasino, and other talented Thomasian musicians from the Conservatory of Music will all collaborate to take the centerstage and serenade the community, setting the Christmas mood in the campus glowing with Christmas décor.

The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe will also offer us a plethora of dance performances from the ethnic to contemporary genres. They will be stationed at the Benavides Park, near the revamped UST Tiger, and at the Arch of The Centuries.

The concert will be held in conjunction with the anticipated opening of the Christmas lights and campus decór and the traditional Agape.

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In the notification letter addressed to the Grand Chancellor, Very Rev. fr. Gerard Francisco P. Timoner III, O.P., SThL-MA, the recognition is given for the programs’ “valuable contributions in uplifting and sustaining quality and excellence in higher education in their respective programs, disciplines, and areas of responsibility.” The letter was signed by CHED Executive Director IV Atty. Cinderella Filipina S. Benitez-Jaro.

The University’s 13 Centers of Excellence are as follows: Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Elementary Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management (now Hospitality Management), Medical Technology, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Psychology, Teacher Education (Elementary and Secondary Education), and Tourism/Travel Management.

UST ranked third among universities with the most number of Centers of Excellence. A total of nine Philippine HEIs were given the award by CHED, led by Chairman J. Prospero de Vera IV. Receiving the recognition on behalf of UST were Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH and Secretary-General fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL.

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