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Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 03/14/2023

In the early part of his 1992 to 1998 term, provincial visits of President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR) would usually have local executives publicly presenting him with a litany of local problems and requests for various things…

Cebuano cager, who now plays for UST, visits Cebu school where his basketball journey started

Glendale G. Rosal 12/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano ace combo guard Nicael Cabañero returned to the University of San Carlos-Basic Education-North Campus after four years of campaigning in Manila in the UAAP. The 19-year-old Cabañero of Lapu-Lapu City has come…

FVR’s firm and soft legacies

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 08/02/2022

The country lost one of its greatest presidents last Sunday. For me, Fidel Valdez Ramos (aka FVR) was the greatest, perhaps because I was privileged to witness and experience his exemplary leadership up close, as a member…

Archdiocese of Cebu priest nominated for National Artist Award

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/12/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu-based priest is among the nominees for the Order of National Artist (ONA). Msgr. Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Villanueva from the Archdiocese of Cebu is shortlisted for the country’s highest recognition given to Filipino…

Lapu athlete finally home and hopes to give back to the city

Immae Lachica 06/06/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Oponganon athlete from the University of Santo Tomas is finally home and will do voluntary swab testing on Monday, June 9, 2020. Arriane Parame, 20, has finally arrived Saturday morning, June 6,…

Sisi Rondina: UST was a dream come true

Gerard Vincent Francisco 05/21/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On May 19, 2019, Cebuano volleyball superstar, Cherry “Sisi” Rondina, laced her shoes for the last time in her dominant and inspiring college career. A year later, the Estaca, Compostela, Cebu native has…

2,103 of 7,685 pass 2019 Bar exam

Tetch Torres-Tupas - INQUIRER.net 04/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Out of the 7,685 hopefuls who completed the 2019 Bar exam which was held at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) for four consecutive Sundays last year, only 2,103 or 27.36  percent have passed.…

Cebu tryouts for UST women’s basketball set March 7-8

Mars G. Alison 02/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu’s female basketball players will be getting another chance to showcase their skills as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) women’s basketball team will be holding a two-day tryouts at the Capitol Parish Gym on…

Sisi Rondina’s wish: More volleyball leagues in Cebu

Mars G. Alison 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —More volleyball leagues in Cebu. This is what University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ (UAAP) volleyball standout Cherry Ann “Sisi” Rondina, who formerly played for University of Santo Tomas (UST), hopes for. The Compostela,…

Four former Ateneo de Cebu booters suit up for UST, make UAAP opening games’ debut

Mars G. Alison 01/05/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four former members of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) secondary football team debuted in today’s, Sunday, January 5, 2020, opening games of the junior football competition of the University Athletic Association…

Jaybie Mantilla’s mom, brothers, embark on first plane ride to watch UP-UST semis duel

Immae Lachica 11/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—It is a given that family is an athlete’s biggest supporter. Cebuano cager Jaybie Mantilla was reminded of this just recently when his entire family from Cebu flew to Manila to cheer for him as…

Police to implement ‘stop-and-go’ traffic scheme during bar exams

Consuelo Marquez - INQUIRER.net 11/02/2019

MANILA, Philippines — As 8,245 aspiring lawyers are set to take this year’s Bar examinations, the Manila Police District (MPD) will implement a “stop-and-go” traffic scheme near the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in España, Manila during…

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