UST SHS TOMAS

The Official Community Development Organization of the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School.

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Your patience and guidance through difficult times have created a powerful impact on all of us.

We wish you a year filled with joy and success, the same things you help us achieve. Your special day deserves to be celebrated because you are truly exceptional.💐

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Celebrating the wisdom of our beloved Adviser,
Happy birthday, Ma’am Jandell Marcalinas!🎂

As our adviser, you are more than just a leader, you are the spark of inspiration that makes the TOMAS shine.✨

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As we wear the mark of the ashes, let it be a symbol not only of mortality but also of hope and transformation. May this season of Lent inspire us to let go of what holds us back and step forward with hearts renewed in faith and humility.

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“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Genesis 3:19)

Yesterday, we began the season of Lent, marked by Ash Wednesday—a time to pause, reflect, and remember the fragility of life.

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This day invites us to look inward and examine our hearts. It is a moment to repent of our mistakes, seek forgiveness, and renew our commitment to live with compassion, love, and faith.

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The ashes we receive remind us of our mortality and the importance of living with purpose and humility.

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It also strengthens cultural identity through customs like reunion banquets and crimson décor we often see outside at this time of the year. 🏮

Caption by Christian Lajara
Board by Zoe Arnaez

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Kung Hei Fat Choi! 🎉🇨🇳

Today we celebrate the annual Lunar New Year’s Day, or also known as Spring Festival. 🧧

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In China, it is the most significant 15-day festival since it serves as a foundation for preserving family harmony, paying respect to ancestors, and welcoming rebirth. It stands for a new beginning, getting rid of bad luck and welcoming good fortune.

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Happy Birthday to our dearest Treasurer, Bianca Sabalvoro! We wish you a wonderful celebration!

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Last February 9, we celebrated someone who showed true dedication and passion in fulfilling her duty. May this special day bring you joy, and may the year ahead be filled with continued success, good health, and happiness.

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She is a symbol of prayer, guidance, and healing, reminding us that suffering is seen, felt, and loved. Through Our Lady of Lourdes, peace is poured out gently.

Sancta Maria, pray for us.

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When God speaks to us, do we truly hear from Him? 

Today, February 11, marks the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Let this day be a reminder that God is always speaking to us, in mysterious ways. May it be through prayer, purpose, or visions.

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Our Lady of Lourdes is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which recalls when she first appeared to a sickly child, whom we now know as St. Bernadette.

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Board by Martheena Tan
Caption by Helena Roda

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"Gratia non tollit naturam, sed perficit eam."—Summa Theologiae, I, q. 1, a. 8 🌿☀️
Today we commemorate the Angelic Doctor of the Church, Saint Thomas Aquinas. 🙏⛪️

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On this Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, we reflect upon his teaching in the Summa Theologiae: “Grace does not destroy nature, but perfects it.” May we seek to align our human reason with Divine Revelation in the pursuit of ultimate Truth. ⚖️ 📖

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We honor his unparalleled contributions to theology and philosophy, specifically his mastery in harmonizing faith and reason. 📜 🕊️

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May Saints Timothy and Titus inspire us to be courageous witnesses of Christ, to lead with compassion, and to uphold the values of integrity and service in our daily lives.

Board by Celina Lazaro
Caption by Guian Sibuyo

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“Guard the truth that has been entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.” — St. Paul (2 Timothy 1:14)

On this day, we commemorate the Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus — faithful disciples and companions of St.

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As we honor them today, we are called to follow their example of faithfulness, responsibility, and commitment to God’s mission.