The Flame

The official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters since 1964.

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CALL FOR APPLICANTS! 📢

The Flame, the official student publication of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, is looking for new writers, photographers and artists.

This is open to all bonafide Artlets of the University.

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FORMER UST Golden Tigresses captain and libero Detdet Pepito is set to brighten the Capital1 Solar Spikers’ future after being selected second overall in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Draft on Wednesday, June 3, at the Novotel in Quezon City.

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The lefty spiker reunites with former UST head tactician Kungfu Reyes, who now serves as an assistant coach for the Foxies.

(Photo from Premier Volleyball League)

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PERDIDO GOES NO. 7 🐯x🦊

JUST IN: Former UST Golden Tigress Jonna Perdido is selected No. 7 overall by the Farm Fresh Foxies in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Draft on Wednesday, June 3, at Novotel in Quezon City.

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The two-time UAAP Best Libero reunites with former teammate Pia Abbu and teams up with childhood friend-turned-rival Bella Belen.

(Photo from Premier Volleyball League)

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KAPITANA BADET DRAFTED NO. 2 BY CAPITAL1 🤩

JUST IN: Former UST Golden Tigresses captain Detdet Pepito goes No. 2 overall to the Capital1 Solar Spikers in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Draft held at Novotel in Quezon City, on Wednesday, June 3.

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Thomasians receive recognition for their notable achievements in academics and extracurricular activities during the annual UST Student Awards Day at the Quadricentennial Pavilion on Friday, May 22.

Photos by Elena Christine Cancio/ THE FLAME

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DESPITE ITS energy-saving measures, UST will be sending off its graduating students with the usual sights, sounds and spectacle as it decided to keep the traditional pyromusical show for this year’s Baccalaureate Mass in full swing.

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JUST IN: The valedictorian for the UST class of 2026 is Allyah Amboy of the College of Commerce and Business Administration as she obtained a 1.058 general weighted average.

Amboy has the highest general weighted average among this year’s graduating Thomasians.

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Last year's AB valedictorian also came from the same department after Kazzandra Ysabel Baysa finished with a general weighted average of 1.109.

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JUST IN: Creative Writing senior Brandon Lance Capiña is conferred the Rector's Award after attaining the highest general weighted average of 1.064 from the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters' graduating class of 2026.

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THE UST Growling Tigers remain winless in the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup after falling just short of a comeback against the DLSU Green Archers, 79-78, on Wednesday, May 20, at the Playtime FilOil Centre.

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The UST Growling Tigers drop their second straight game in the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup after falling short to the DLSU Green Archers, 79-78, at the Filoil Centre on Wednesday, May 20.

Photos by Justin Antonette Flores/ THE FLAME

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LOOK: Students and visitors flock to the UST Museum as the institution waives its entrance fees in celebration of International Museum Day on Wednesday, May 20.

The free entrance promo will run from May 19 to May 29.

Photos by Elena Christine Cancio/ THE FLAME

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RAINFALL ECHOES across the auditorium as residents of the fictional Barangay Hanggan wade through floodwater while hanging Christmas decorations overhead.

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With their little stall now only earning P350 daily from P800, the Ceynas couple continues to cook their P25 banana snacks throughout the day despite higher costs and fewer customers.

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ALTHOUGH THE CHED has postponed the pilot implementation of its reframed General Education curriculum, the Arts and Letters Faculty Association cited the need to be vigilant and ensure that teachers are involved in the crafting of policies.
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THE UST Growling Tigers squandered a late lead as defending champion UP Fighting Maroons escaped with an 82-78 victory in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup opener on Sunday, May 17, at the Playtime Filoil Centre.

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But as the lights dim on #UAAPSeason88, the athletes who defined this year’s triumphs and heartbreaks were given something different: a standing ovation not just for what they won, but for everything they endured to get there.

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GOODNESS GRACIOUS, SEASON 88! ✨

UNDER THE dazzling lights and across a red carpet, host school University of Santo Tomas officially drew the curtains for UAAP Season 88 as the twin general champions for the ninth straight year.

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