The Thomasian painter came from a family of artists in Angono, Rizal. Dedicated to bring positive change, the third generation Blanco has lent his creativity and artistic vision to significant projects in the country such as the Vigan Convention Center, the restoration of the Ayuntamiento Building in Intramuros, as well as becoming an instrument in establishing the Regional Art Guild of SOCCSKSARGEN in collaboration with the Department of Tourism.

He was also designated as the “Outstanding Citizen of the Town of Angono for Visual Arts and Music” in 2012, which attests to his advocacy as a multi-faceted artist in his hometown.

At present, Blanco serves as Angono, Rizal’s tourism youth ambassador. Their family runs the Blanco Family Museum and Art Gallery that curates and celebrates their family’s vibrant legacy in their hometown.

The Congress seeks to recognize the nine domains of the Philippine creative industries.

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The lantern was crafted using acrylic on canvas and evoked Philippine history and culture, with lines from our National Anthem, Lupang Hinirang, inscribed in Baybayin. Eric Quiwa was the Lantern Maker, while artists like Jearson Demavivas, Rhyann Andrade, and Tomas Ramirez joined the Painting alumnae in the different aspects of design.  

Fababair and Avila graduated from the in 2016, while Ceriola earned her degree in 2018. Watch their artwork in motion during the Miss Universe 2018 National Costume segment here:  https://youtu.be/NWmOwpXIvO0?fbclid=IwAR1T03kpsV7tnNqEvlqgs1ES_MifhAr81OAAZ7_3Shw5dQ0GQEAiqLkgKH8

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Cruz’s watercolor painting entitled “Hopscotch of life” was the Thomasian artist’s depiction of the given theme “Perspective”.

Moreover, Erika Angela Quintero, also a painting senior, was named finalist in the same category with her watercolor painting entitled “Overlooking”.
In the history of the competition, which started in 1951, a notable Thomasian who was also recognized was the National Artist for Visual Arts Ang Kiukok, who bagged third prize for his oil painting entitled “Calesas” in 1955.

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The dawning of a new chapter

In her opening remarks, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Clarita D. Carillo, PhD noted that the event’s name–Testimonial for Retirees–must not be looked at as an end, similar to how the word “retirement” is commonly thought of. Instead, retirement is an opportunity for the honorees to replace their old tires and start a new chapter in their lives. “Retirement is also a commencement,” said Carillo, who enumerated big names in history who contributed immensely to society even though they were already advanced in age.

Carillo noted that while in the past, the event was held in the evening, the occasion was made a morning affair in order to symbolically recognize the start of a new phase in the lives of the honorees.

In a world obsessed with youth

For his part, UST Rector Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P. called on the retirees, whom he quipped seemed to have found the mythical fountain of youth, to remember that while modern society is obsessed with youth, words like “legacy, impact, stability, and longevity are not associated with youth. Instead, they are attributed to those who are advanced in age.” Dagohoy emphasized that despite noticeable signs of aging, those who are advanced in age have battles that they have won, have overcome setbacks, and have cried tears that cleansed their vision of the future.

The Rector closed his remarks by praying for the retirees, whom he thanked profusely for their years of service to the University.

Sailing on

Responding on behalf of the retirees, former dean Alberto A. Laurito, who served the University for 43.5 years, called the day a day of “mixed emotions” for his “batch mates,” as they “graduate from serving the University.” “I believe we feel gratitude, sadness, some level of denial, concern, and hope now that we are leaving UST, whom we have served for so long…Let us, however, have faith in what lies ahead.”

Laurito recognized that the University is in the midst of a great transition and will continue to face new challenges in the coming years, brought about by local and international movements in education. “Stay true to who we are and face the challenges head-on.”

The thirty-eight faculty retirees are (classified according to their affiliation):

College of Education

Asst. Prof. Madeline B. Dionora

Prof. Jose Dakila N. Espiritu, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Rhodelia H. Mendoza, PhD

Asst. Prof. Cristina C. Sagum

Faculty of Engineering

Prof. Alberto A. Laurito

Prof. Nancy Eleria, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Marifa S. Torralba, PhD

College of Fine Arts and Design

Asst. Prof. Danilo P. Santiago

Asst. Prof. Gil O. Santos

Junior High School

Mr. Wilfredo Ornedo

Ms. Nerissa Peñamora

Ms. Noemi S. Visorde

Miguel de Benavides Library

Ms. Estrella S. Majuelo

Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Prof. Buena Fe A. Apepe, MD

Prof. Romulo A. Buzon, Jr., MD

Prof. Rosalia M. Buzon, MD

Assoc. Prof. Antonio M. Cruz, MD

Assoc. Prof. Manuela T. de Jesus, MD

Prof. Emelita A. Gan, MD

Assoc. Prof. Ramon S. Javier, MD

Assoc. Prof. Mario T. Milo, MD

Prof. Narciso S. Navarro, Jr., MD

Assoc. Prof. William L. Olalia, MD

Assoc. Prof. Marcelino V. Ostrea, Jr., MD

Prof. Patria P. Punsalan, MD

Assoc. Prof. Bee Giok T. Sales, MD

Prof. Judith M. Sison, MD

Assoc. Prof. Celina S. Tady, MD

Assoc. Prof. Benito L. Uy, MD

College of Nursing

Prof. Crestita B. Tan, PhD

Faculty of Pharmacy

Prof. Aristea V. Bayquen, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Asuncion Crispina S. Cobar

Asst. Prof. Milagros Salvador

Institute of Religion

Assoc. Prof. Carmen R. Alviar, PhD

Asst. Prof. Digna S. Sese

College of Science

Prof. Lucila O. Bance, PhD

Asst. Prof. Gil Cauyan

Assoc. Prof. Emerita Simeon, PhD

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