Tomasi-Know: UST Facts and Trivia...

[Tom A. Saiyan]

Baka meron kayong alam na UST facts or trivia diyan na pwedeng i-share para Thomasians will know... Pangit naman tingnan na maraming bagay ang hindi alam ng Thomasians tungkol sa USTe... gaya nito...


'UP Sana Tayo'
Ni Deni Rose M. Afinidad

ALAM niyo bang muntik nang maging “University of the Philippines” ang UST noong 1870?

Noong 1870s, pinagbantaan ng mga rebolusyonaryong Filipino at mga Amerikano na buwagin ang UST dahil nasa ilalim ito ng mga Kastila.

Dahil ang UST na rin ang tumatayong departamento ng pampublikong edukasyon noon, napagkasunduan ng mga Dominikano at liberal na panatilihin na lang ang kasalukuyang pangalan nito, sa ilalim ng ilang kondisyon.

Iminungkahi ng mga rebolusyunaryo na gawing nasyonalista at “positivistic” ang oryentasyon ng paaralan. Ninais naman ng mga Amerikano na angkinin at ipasailalim ito sa sekular na pamantayan.

Upang maprotektahan ang Unibersidad at iba pang institusyong nasa ilalim ng Espanya, ang “Moret decrees” ang naging kasagutan; Dahil sa liberal na oryentasyon ng mga bumuo ng “Moret decrees”, hindi ito naging matagumpay dahil hindi sila nagtagal sa pamumuno sa Espanya. Mariing tinutulan din ito ng mga Dominikano dahil sa tangka nitong pagsasaliberal ng sistema ng pagtuturo sa UST.

Para pigilan ang mga kaaway nito, lalong pinaigting ang kurikulum ng mga kursong Medisina at Parmasya , upang manahimik muna ang mga pumupuna sa “mapamahiin at hindi makasiyensiyang” pagtuturo ng Unibersidad.

Sa paglipas ng panahon, lalo pang tumatag ang “tradisyunal” na oryentasyon ng UST nang ginawaran ito ng titulong “Pontifical” ni Pope Leo XIII, at nang ipinatayo ni Pope Pius X ang Central Seminary na nakadagdag naman sa pag-angat ng internasyunal na estado ng Unibersidad.

Magpasa-hanggang ngayon, patuloy pa rin ang UST sa pagpapayaman sa ispiritwal na kalinangan ng mga mag-aaral. Ito ang maipagmamalaki nitong malaking kaibahan sa lahat ng mga kakompetensyang pampublikong unibersidad, tulad ng mas nahuling itinatag na Unibersidad ng Pilipinas.

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[sheldoncooper]

Hello! sorry if this is the wrong thread for this.
Meron kasi akong foreign friends na gusto ko sanang ipasyal sa UST (museum, church, grandstand, etc). Tuwing kelan ba open sa outsiders ang museum? Gusto ko din kasi silang mapapasok sa Main Bldg kasi maganda. Tapos i-tour ko sila sa grounds ng UST (including yung Educ at Commerce Bldg kasi dun ako graduate).
Kailangan ba ng special permission kapag ganung pasyal? Di naman kami malaking group, less than 8 at last count.
Thank you!

[Tom A. Saiyan]

Alam ko pwede ka makapasok sa UST museum pero dapat mag-log in sa guard tapos may entrance kang babayaran... pero para sigurado tawag ka na lang sa UST museum...search mo baka makita mo ang tamang procedure...

[Tom A. Saiyan]

Evolution of Santo Tomas Seal







The University seal—the 13th design since 1619—is a light blue shield with gold frame quartered by the black-and-white Dominican Cross on which the sun of St. Thomas Aquinas is superimposed.

On its quadrants are the four gold symbols—the Papal Tiara, the lion derived from Spain’s seal, the sea lion from Manila City’s old seal, and the rose. They represent UST’s pontificate, royal patronage of Spain, belongingness of the University to the Republic of the Philippines, and the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary, respectively.






UST Colleges' Logos/Seals

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Para sa mga gustong malaman kung ano ang hitsura ng school uniform ng mga USTedyante...




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Interesting facts and trivia about the UST Museum.

The UST Museum's collection dates back to 1687, making it the oldest in the country, although the Museum was formally established in 1871.

The UST Museum’s collection was originally housed in the Intramuros campus, then transferred to the Sampaloc campus in 1936.

The UST Museum owns the finest and largest carved ivory religious image, a Crucified Christ, in the country.

Rev. Fr. Silvestre Sancho, O.P. established the University’s Annual National Painting Competition in 1941 and thereby paved the way for the growth of the UST Museum’s visual art collection.

The nucleus of the UST Museum’s collection was the gabinete de fisica, a collection of animal, mineral and vegetable specimens used as study aids by students of the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty Medicine and Surgery.

The grand staircase leading up to the UST Museum is flanked by murals by Filipino masters Galo Ocampo and Carlos “Botong” Francisco.

While the University was occupied and used as a civilian internment camp for Allied nationals by the Japanese military during World War II, the UST Museum was closed. Only a handful of internees were allowed to work with the collection, cataloguing shells, coins and rare books.

When the International Council of Museums (ICOM) was established in 1949, the UST Museum was one of the first member-institutions.

The UST Museum’s Main Gallery was originally called the paraninfo or paranymphus, a large, multi-purpose function hall that was used for lectures, symposia and other academic activities.

The UST Museum’s Natural History collection is of great interest to researchers and students, because many of the specimens that were plentiful when they were collected are now endangered or extinct.

The UST Museum participated in the 1876 Philadelphia Exposition, the 1870 Exposition Universale, the 1883 Amsterdam International Expo, the 1883 Exposicion Nacional Madrid, the 1887 Exposicion General de las Islas Filipinas, the 1895 Exposicion Regional de Filipinas, and the 1902 Hanoi Exposition.

The UST Museum’s collection includes the Papal thrones used by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II during their visits to the University of Santo Tomas, the Catholic University of the Philippines.

The UST Museum is located in the Main Building, the first earthquake-resistant structure in the country. It is built in 40 separate pieces, with the gaps filled in with tar and gravel.

The UST Museum features a diorama of Philippine endemic species that are either endangered or extinct.

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Tanaw ang Manila Bay kapag ikaw ay nasa tuktok ng UST Main Building Tower.

España ang naging pangalan ng kalye sa harap ng UST dahil sakop dati ng UST ang lupa hanggang sa katapat nito at noong panahong gustong bilhin ng Gobyerno ang lupain upang gawing kalye, para pumayag ang UST na ipagbili ito, sinabi ng mga prayleng Dominiko na kailangang pangalanan itong Calle España.

Ang seminaryo na binubuo ng tatlong Fakultad lamang ang kabuuan ng UST nang itinatag ito.

Walang gusaling pinapatayo sa loob ng UST na mas mataas sa (tuktok ng) Main Building.

Binuhat pa mismo mula sa Intramuros ang pinaka-entrada ng UST na tinatawag ngayong Arch of the Centuries.

Nasunog ang unang High School Building na kasalukuyang kinakatayuan ng UST Health Services.

Kailangan pa ng basbas ng Santo Papa mula sa Vatican bago maitalaga ang Rector magpasahanggang ngayon.

Ang kauna-unahang Pilipinong Rector ng UST ay si Rev. Fr. Leonardo Legaspi, O.P. na naitalaga noong 1971.

Noong panahon ng mga Amerikano, inalok ang UST na maging National University of Philippines. Hindi pumayag ang mga Paring Dominikano dahil mapapasa-ilalim ito sa pamahalaan ng Gobyerno. Ito ang naghudyat ng pagkakatatag ng University of the Philippines.

"Universidad de Filipinas" ang nasa diploma ng UST noon.

Ang UST Museum ang pinakamatandang museo sa Pilipinas na magpasahanggang ngayon ay nananatiling nakatayo.

Ang kauna-unahang aklat sa Pilipinas ay nailimbag sa UST - ang Doctrina Christiana.

Ginawang World War II Military Stronghold ang UST Campus noong masakop ng Hapon ang Pilipinas.

Ang UST Main Library ay ang minsang naging pinakamalaking silid-aklatan sa Asya.

Makikita sa UST Libarry Rare Books Section ang ilan sa mga librong tulad ng kay Copernicus.

Mayroong urban legend na nagsasabing pag lumabas ka raw sa Arch of the Centuries nang hindi ka pa grumagraduate at made-debar ka.

Dalawang beses lang nainterrupt ang pasok sa UST, noong First Revolution at World War 2.

UST ang pinakamalaking paaralan sa siyudad ng Maynila.

Ang lupang kinatatayuan ngayon ng UST ay dating marsh.

January 28 ang Feast day ni St. Thomas Aquinas at April 28 naman ang foundation day ng UST.

Tinawag na 'Faculty' ang kinabibilangan mong kolehiyo dahil una itong inalok dito sa Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng UST.

Among the Thomasian Martyrs, some of them were canonized as saints and the rest are beatified.

Ang mga nag-aaral sa UST Central Seminary ay ang "Cream of the crop" ng iba't ibang Archdiocese sa Pilipinas at sila ay pinipili kung sinong ipapadala at papag-aralin dito.

Bago pa naging UST Growling Tigers at UST Tiger Cubs, ang unang tawag sa mga manlalaro ng Unibersidad ay UST Glowing Goldies at UST Golden Nuggets.

Ang kauna-unahang punong hukom ng Korte Suprema ay si Cayetano Arellano, mula sa UST Faculty of Civil Law.

Ang UST lang ang may natatanging titulong "Royal and Pontifical" sa lahat ng Kolehiya at Pamantasan sa Pilipinas.

Sa loob ng Fathers' Residence ay may chapel at oratory pa, liban sa mismong kapilya ng Unibersidad.

UST ang pinakamalaking Katolikong Pamatasan sa Asya.
Nagsimula lang tumanggap ng kababaihan estudyante noong dekada '20.

Ang UST - AMV (Alfredo M. Velayo) College of Accountancy ang kauna-unahan at nagi-isang academic unit sa UST na ipanangalan sa isang mag-aaral nito.

Ang Main Building ang kauna-unahang earthquake-resistant building sa buong Pilipinas na itinayo ni Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P.

Ang UST Main Building Tower ay minsan nagsilbing Kilometer 0, dahil ito ang pinakamataas na gusali noong kapanahunan nito ngunit inilipat na ang tawag sa Rizal Shrine.

Pinagpilian mula sa Manila at sa isang bayan sa Cagayan kung saan ipapatayo ang UST.

UST ang nagi-isang unibersidad sa Pilipinas na tatlong beses ng binisita ng Santo Papa. Sina Pope Paul VI (1970) at Pope John Paul II (1983) and (1995) ay nakadaupang palad na ng mga Tomasino noong sila'y bumisita dito. Ika nga ni Pope John Paul II "As a Pontifical University , Santo Tomas has a special right to the Pope's attention."

Ang UST Publishing House (o dating UST Press) na itinatag noong 1593 ay mas matanda pa sa mismong Unibersidad at ang pangalawa sa pinakamatandang Publishing House sa buong mundo, kasunod ng Cambridge University Press.

Ang AB Diploma ni Rizal ay galing sa UST na pinirmahan ng UST rector kahit na tinapos nya ang kurso sa Ateneo dahil:
Ang UST ay nagsilbing Ministry of Education noon. Tanging UST lamang ang tertiary school noon, ang iba ay secondary schools lang gaya ng Ateneo, Colegio de San Jose, Letran, Colegio de Sta. Rosa, St. Catalina, at iba pa. Hindi sila makakapag-tapos nang walang pagpapatibay ng UST Rector.

Ang Faculty of Civil Law ng UST ay ang pinagtapusang pamantasas ng anim na Supreme Court Chief Justices.

Ang Facultad ng Inhinyeriya ng UST ang kauna-unahang nag-alok ng mga kurso sa Inhinyeriya sa Pilipinas - ang kursong Civil Engineering.

Nasa UST Museum ang nagsilbing upuan ni Pope John Paul II noong siya ay bumisita dito.

Makikita sa UST Museum ang mga artifacts nang sinaunang panahon, pati ang mga barya na ginamit ng mga Espanyol noong sila ay unang bumaba sa Pilipinas.

Si Dr. Pio A. Valenzuela ay nagtapos ng Medesina sa UST noong taong 1895. Isa siya sa 'triumvirate' na nagtatag at nagtaguyod ng samahang Katipunan. Sa kanya ipinangalan ang ngayo'y tinatawag na Valenzuela City sa gawing-Bulacan, ngunit bahagi na ng kalakhang Maynila.

Ang araw sa bandila ng Pilipinas ay mula araw ni Santo Tomas. Nakita ito ng mga ilustrado ng sila ay nag-aaral pa sa UST.

Ang krus sa tuktok ng Main Building ay simbolo ng pagiging Catholic University ng UST.Nangangahulugan din ito bilang kaligtasan; habang ang orasan naman na matatagpuan sa ibabang na bahagi ng Tria Haec ay sumisimbolo sa kasaysayan.

Ang "The Varsitarian" pinakamatandang publikasyon sa bansa na kinabibilangan ng mga mag-aaral.

Hindi lang ito basta-bastang student publication ang The V dahil ito rin ang nag-oorganize ng Pautakan (longest-running university-wide quiz competition), Ustetika (longest-running campus literature competition), Inkblots (longest-running nationwide campus-based journalism workshop). Kasabay ang paglimbag ng hindi bababa sa 12 isyu kada taon; hindi pa kabilang dito ang mag magasin at folio.

Ang mga V staffers lang ang nakakapunta sa mga prohibited corners ng USTe at mga close-door events dahil sa makapangyarihang press ID.

Ang tawag sa dating V Staffers ay Amihan.

Noong 1938 itinatag ni Angel de Blas, O.P.ang Experimental Psychology Laboratory sa UST.

May 37 nang tropeyo ang UST bilang kabuuang-kampeyon sa UAAP simula 1935 sa Senior Division at 12 mula 1996 sa Juniors Division.

May sariling sewing room ang UST located sa Second floor ng grandstand

Ang Health Service ay dating Restaurant.

Ang Faculty of Pharmacy at Faculty of Medicine and Surgery ay sabay na itinatag noog May 29,1871 sa bisa ng Modification ng Moret Decree at naging kauna-unahang paaralan ng parmasya at medisina sa Pilipinas. Ipinagdiriwang ngayong taon ng 2 pakultad ang kanilang ika-140 taon.

Nakapaloob sa isang time capsule na nasa loob ng UST Marker sa Plaza Intramuros ang pangalan ng mga Quadricentennial graduates, faculty at staff at mga diyaryo sa araw na iyon. Ito ay nakatakdang buksan pagkatapos ng 50 taon.

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May 15 statues sa taas ng main building.. isa sa mga nandun ay sina St. Augustine, Shakespeare, Plato, Aristotle.

Yung tria haec is spes, fides, caritas. hope faith love...

Yung Chinese scriblings dun dun sa may likod ni Fr. Benavides… mga pangalan ng certain na tao.. so parang puntod siya.

Alam ninyo ba na almost perfect sqaure ung land ng USTE? speaking of land… ang field ng USTe is not 1km... actually it's .70-.75km lang.

UST Faculty of Engineering is the oldest engineering school in the country founded in 1907. It’s first course offering was Civil Engineering. Roque Ruaño was both a Dominican priest and a civil engineer who headed the construction of the MAIN building.

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[TAS]

1. The main Bldg. of UST is actually made up of 50 independent structuresa fewcentimetersapartand justconnected by loose cement in between. This is why during an earthquake,the 50 individualstructuresjustmoveindependently and act to support each other. Also, the foundation of said bldg.is the first rolling foundation in the country.

2. The back portion of the Arc of the Centuries of UST is the originalArcthat was built in the 17th century in Intramuros wherethe original UST was located. The Arc was transported piece by piece from Intramuros toUST inthe1940,s.TheArcoftheCenturies serves as the Gateway and lasting legacy to the thousands of distinguished men & women who have passed thru the portals of the Pontifical University.

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8 Foodie Hotspots Around UST
By Mica Dela Rosa | 8list – Tue, Jul 22, 2014 10:00 AM PHT


Apparently, Tigers aren’t the only things growling in the University of Santo Tomas. Come lunchtime or any other instance after energy-draining classes and activities, hungry tummies are already roaring with a hard question: “O ano na, ‘san tayo kakain?”

Often, it’s followed by a harder, facepalm-inducing answer: “kahit saan.”

And even though many Thomasians have the convenience of dining at fast food joints in the Carpark building, there’s a great deal of food choices beyond the walls. So whether you’re a student on a tight budget or a food tripper on the hunt for another epic adventure, here are 8 picks for easy-on-the-pocket and delicious eats around USTe.


8. DIMSUM TREATS

Dapitan St. / Asturias St., Sampaloc, Manila
Operating hours: 8am to 2am
Price range: 55 – 75

As the saying goes, “ang Tomasinong nagigipit, sa Siomai Rice kumakapit.” Countless stalls may have mushroomed around the university, but Dimsum Treats’ siomais come in larger (and yummier) proportions that ordering extra rice becomes inevitable. Choose from their Special Siomai, Japanese, Chinese Chicken, Quail Egg, Sharksfin, and Mushroom varieties and pair ‘em with Yang Chow fried rice for a definitely sulit meal.

Tip: Unless you’re fond of extreme spiciness to the point where your lips start swelling and you’re running to get a gallon of milk, NEVER ever say yes when they offer chili sauce on your meal. Seriously, they must have been using California Reapers for that.


7. SANTORINI

981 P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
Operating hours: 9am to 9pm
Price range: 100 – 200

Everything screams Kpop! the moment you step into this small resto—from the boy band and girl group posters and fan messages covering the walls, the TV airing Korean music and variety shows, to the distinct aroma of pepper paste looming in the air and clinging onto your clothes. Truthfully, almost everything off Santorini’s Korean-Japanese menu is authentic, worth every peso with the huge servings, and oh so perfect while spazzing over your bias groups and favorite K-drama series with friends.


6. UNIVERSITY SCOOP

981 P. Noval St. cor. Delos Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila
Operating hours: 11am to 9pm
Price range: 50 – 150

#UScoop’s neon and black-and-white interior exudes a cheery and vibrant vibe, making it a favourite hangout spot for Thomasians. This ice cream parlor and restaurant serves old school sundaes, parfaits and banana splits, as well as burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and Pinoy rice meals in student-friendly prices.

But in case you need some cheering up after your grades have taken their toll in an agonizing exam, the Growling Tigers lost a game in the UAAP (bounce back, guys!), or your love life has turned out to be more bittersweet these days, it’s also a great place to melt your hell-week heartbreaks away.


5. S.R. THAI CUISINE

1229 V. Concepcion St. / 965 P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
Operating hours: 9am to 9pm
Price range: 75 – 150

Whenever you’re feeling a bit more adventurous to explore other cuisines or your craving for Thai food is just kicking in, better head over to this obscure restaurant which was popular among students and foodies during the 90s. With bestsellers consisting of the savory Pad Thai, Bagoong Rice, and SR Seafood Fried Rice, there’s no surprise if you leave the place with a happy and heavy tummy.


4. LOVELITE

1224 Asturias St., Sampaloc, Manila
Operating hours: 7:30am to 8:30pm
Price range: 25 – 55

I could think of only one reason why the place is called Lovelite: they’ve got food you’ll love at a very lite price. This eatery is famous among on-the-go Thomasians for their cheap footlong, burger steak, and bacon combo rice meals, usually served with a heart-shaped sunny side-up and generous, generous helpings of gravy.

Rushing to get copies of your prof’s new set of readings? Lovelite offers photocopying, bookbinding, and ring-binding services too. Less hassle, yay!


3. ICHILL THEATER CAFÉ

1125 Dos Castillas St., Sampaloc, Manila
(behind McDonalds Lacson)
Operating hours: 10am to 2am
Price range: 50 – 120

This one of a kind café is a great spot to study or chillax especially if you’re into arts, films, and theatre. Take comfort in the cozy atmosphere, Broadway hits on their playlist, friendly baristas, and complimentary treats on drinks. And when you crack a joke, share a quote, or perform a song, poem, or speech at the open mic corner, they’ll reward you with a free snack. How cool is that?

At some days, the room upstairs transforms into a movie house. It can also be rented out for group meetings, birthday parties, and other small events– even your own concert.


2. SISIG EXPRESS

V. Concepcion St. / Dapitan St. cor. Dos Castiillas St., Sampaloc, Manila
Operating hours: 8am to 10pm
Price range: 55 – 70

When visiting Sisig Express, it doesn’t matter if you’re really hungry or not. You’ll always find yourself getting excited over the sound of chicken/pork sisig sizzling in platito-sized charcoal plates. Their Adobo Flakes is a must-try too!


1. MANG TOOTZ FOOD HOUSE

1135 P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
Operating hours: 8am to 9pm
Price range: 60 – 70

So what’s the most iconic food spot in the area? Ask any Thomasian and you’ll probably get the same answer: Mang Tootz! The legendary eatery is frequented by students, alumni, and food trippers who can’t help but come back to its good food and warm, efficient service. Try the all-time favorites such as Inihaw na Liempo, Sisig, Breaded Chicken, and Chicken Kebab, all ensured to be in excellent quality by Mang Tootz himself.

Afterwards, make sure to end your hearty meal with their signature Banana-rhuma (sells at P10 for 3 pieces), which are caramelized mini turons sprinkled with sesame seeds, milk powder and cinnamon. Yum!

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[Becarios]

UST TRIVIA: How many were the first students of the Colegio de Santo Tomas de Aquino (Now, UST)?

The existing record about the pioneer students gives this information: “twelve scholars (becarios) who are the sons of the most noble Spanish citizens and distinguished captains of this city enrolled with full scholarships (becas) from the Dominicans and were allowed to reside in the colegio for free In addition to these twelve, other Spanish-born students enrolled with partial scholarships, ie they had to pay a hundred pesos for their board and lodging. These latter students must have also been of Spanish descent.”

The personal data of the first twelve scholars are unknown.

Source: Extracts in manifiesto, Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomas, libros 69, fol.85v; and in Alberto Santa Maria, OP, Estudios Historicos, pp. 54-55.

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The UST Rector Magnificus who served the longest term (but not necessarily consecutive) was also the first rector of the then "Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario," Fr. Domingo González, O.P. He served for four terms, for a total of 15 years.

The second longest term (though not consecutive) was held by Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa, O.P. who served from 1990-1998, and from 2007-2012 for a total of 13 years. Meanwhile, it was Fr. Francisco Ayala, O.P. who served the longest consecutive term; his rectorship having lasted for 12 years, from 1829 to 1841.

Source: Asuncion, R.J.A. & Medenilla, S.R.P. (2008-06-10). "History of the Rectorship". The Varsitarian 79 (12). Retrieved 2012-03-25.

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Since Dominican school ang Santo Tomas...

The Order of Preachers (Dominicans) was founded by our Holy Father Saint Dominic de Guzman in France, and confirmed by Pope Honorius III (1216–27) on 22 December 1216. The OP is now 798 years old since its confirmation! In 2016, the OP will celebrate their Jubilee.

Source: UST Quadri

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[#RoyalUST]

e are just some interesting facts about the university:

1. It is the oldest existing university in Asia.

In 1611, Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario was established through the donation of then Manila Archbishop Miguel de Benavides. It was renamed in 1625 to Colegio de Santo Tomas, after its patron-saint, St Thomas Aquinas. Then in 1645, Pope Innocent X raised its status to a university.

2. It is granted 3 titles.

The school is formally called The Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines. The term royal was granted by King Charles III in 1785 after recognizing its role in the British invasion of Manila from 1762-1764. The term Pontifical came from Pope Leo XIII in 1902, making it the second university in the world to have such status (after Gregorian University). As a pontifical university, it was established or directly approved by the Holy See. It offers ecclesiastical degrees which are prerequisites for bishop candidates. Its Catholic title was granted by Pope Pius XII in 1947.

3. It holds important roles in history.

In 1865, Queen Isabella II authorized UST “to direct and supervise all the schools in the Philippines.” Back then, the university approved all the examinations and diplomas issued from other schools. Then from 1942-1945, during the Second World War, the university academic life was disrupted when Japanese Forces turned UST into an internment camp. Around 2,500 allied civilians were detained here.

4. Pope Francis is the 3rd pope to visit UST.

In the past 50 years, the country has been visited by two popes. The first was in 1970, when Pope Paul VI visited the university. It was followed by Pope John Paul II who went to UST in 1981 as part of his Asian pilgrimage. Pope John Paul II again visited UST in 1995 for the World Youth Day. He held Mass at the Central Seminary Chapel for the international delegates of the International Youth Forum, which the school hosted.

UST officials invited Pope Benedict XVI for the school's 400th founding anniversary in 2011. However, he declined the invitation and sent a representative instead. He also delivered his congratulatory message through a pre-recorded video.

5. UST holds (and attempted to break) records.

In December 2010, students gathered to form the largest human rosary which they called “Q Rosary”. It was an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records for forming the largest living rosary, but Guinness officials recommended it to be the largest human cross instead.

In March 2011, during Ash Wednesday, UST broke the world record for forming the largest human cross. The human cross was patterned after the Dominican cross colors of black and white. The record was previously owned by Oslo Red Cross in Norway.

The UST museum located in the Main Building also hosts the largest religious image of a crucified Christ in the country. Carved during the 16th or 17th century, it is made of ivory and can be found at the museum’s Hall of the Philippine Religious Images. –Rappler.com

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being a pontifical school, siyempre ang Pope ang head ng Santo Tomas... siya ang nagbigay ng approval sa pagpapagawa ng buildings gaya ng Quadricentennial Pavilion...

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Pagkakaroon ng unang TV system sa Silangan
By Chris V. Gamoso - April 5, 20180105


UNANG nagkaroon ang Unibersidad ng television system sa buong Filipinas at sa buong Silangan.

Ayon sa ulat ng Varsitarian noong 1950, pinangunahan ni Jose Nicolas, assistant technician ng UST Electronics Laboratory, sa ilalim ng pamamahala ng dating assistant dean ng Fakultad ng Inhinyerya na si Jose Mijares ang pagbuo nito.

Tatlong taon ang inilaan upang matapos ang paglikha ng unang telebisyon sa tahanan ni Nicolas sa Sampaloc sapagkat wala pang angkop na lugar (o laboratoryo sa loob ng Unibersidad) upang gawin ito.

Maraming suliranin ang kanilang kinaharap tulad ng paghalili sa mga madaling masirang bahagi ng telebisyon kagaya na lamang ng iconoscope, ang tubo na dinadaluyan ng mga larawan mula sa receiving set.

Ginamit ang naturang telebisyon upang sanayin at hasain ang mga mag-aaral ng Electrical Engineering habang papausbong pa lamang ang ganitong klaseng teknolohiya noon.

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