The issue contains the following 12 articles:

1. Eusebius of Caesarea’s Christology and the Nicene Confession by Jannel N. Abogado, O.P.
2. Redesigning humans in the Nano-Age by Marciana Agnes G. Ponsaran
3. On Paths from Angst to Redemption: Southeast-Asian Root Metaphors and Key Scenarios by Hermel O. Pama, O.P.
4. “An Exchange of Gifts”: Benedict XVI’s Eucharistic Ecclesiology as an Approach to Ecumenism by Christian Ramos
5. Forming Conscience in a Contemporary World: Aquinas’s Teaching on the Gifts of Wisdom and Counsel by Catherine Joseph Droste, O.P.
6. The Search for Tabique Pampango in the Philippines (PHILIPPINIANA RECORDS) by Regalado Trota José
7. La diócesis de Nueva Cáceres en 1792 según la visita de su obispo, Fr. Domingo Collantes, O.P. (1a parte) (Philippiniana Records) by Cayetano Sánchez Fuertes, O.F.M.
8. Anantanand, Rambachan. Pathways to Hindu-Christian Dialogue. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2022. pp. 158. ISBN: 978-1506474601. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Lesley John Louvis, O.P.
9. Baron, Scarlett. The Birth of Intertextuality: The Riddle of Creativity. New York & London: Routledge, 2020. pp. 381. ISBN: 978-0-415-89904-8. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Yustinus Suwartono
10. Tyler, Peter. The Living Philosophy of Edith Stein. London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2023. pp. 237. ISBN: 978-1-3502-6556-1. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Jose Adriand Emmanuel L. Layug
11. Wojtyla, Karol. The Lublin Lectures and Works on Max Scheler. The English Critical Edition of the Works of Karol Wojtyla/John Paul II. Volume 2. Edited by Antonio Lopez et al. Washington DC: Catholic University of America Press, 2023. pp. 609. ISBN: 978-0-8132-3677-3. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Blaise D. Ringor
12. Galindo, David Rex. To Sin No More: Franciscans and Conversion in the Hispanic World, 1683-1830. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2017. pp. 330. ISBN: 978-1-5036- 0326-4. (REVIEWS & NOTICES) by Argene Águila Clasara

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According to Dean Lopez-Kaw, the discussions with Hungarian diplomats centered on student exchanges, faculty residency, and co-advisorship of GS Law theses and dissertations. In a Facebook post by the Hungarian Embassy, they expressed optimism in “bringing together higher education institutions to maximize student and faculty potential, most especially with our Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program.”

The Graduate School of Law offers the degrees Master of Laws and Doctor of Civil Law programs online. Students from both the Philippines and abroad are welcome to apply.

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De Castro is an expert in ecclesiastical and education history. Her graduate studies focused on the Philippine secondary education from 1865-1898 and the role the Church and UST played in it, as well as the Dominican accounts of imprisonment during the Philippine Revolution of 1898-1900. A decorated academic, she received a 2019 Individual Research Award from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for her doctoral dissertation. She also won the Best Book in History plum from the National Book Awards in 2007 for her work entitled La Naval: Triumph of a People’s Faith. She sits in the board of the Philippine National Historical Society, Inc. and the Manila Studies Association, Inc.

Meanwhile, Jose is UST’s immediate past Archivist (2010-2021) and a professor of the University’s MA in Cultural Heritage Studies. An expert in church heritage, he was named a Centennial Awardee for the Arts in 1999. He was involved in the recommendation and eventual declaration of twenty-six churches as National Cultural Treasures in 2001. A respected scholar, he publishes and presents studies in international conferences, such as those held in Spain. During his time in the Archives, the Baybayin documents became UST’s fifth National Cultural Treasure.

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The award seeks to honor two stalwarts who have contributed significantly to developing the country’s intellectual property system. Usec. Gepty was recognized for his invaluable contribution during his stint as the Deputy Director General and Officer-in-charge of IPOPHL. During his term, the GS Law faculty member reinforced and developed the said government unit’s advocacy, policy-making functions, international relations, and programs.

The theme of the event was “IP and the SDGS: Building our common future with innovation and creativity” and caps the National IP Month.

IPOPHL is the government agency mandated to administer and implement State policies on intellectual property.

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The agreement was signed by Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., PhD, DivinaLaw Foundation, Inc.’s Founder Atty. Nilo T. Divina, JD. Serving as witnesses were UST Graduate School of Law Dean Jacqueline O. Lopez-Kaw, DCL and DivinaLaw Foundation, Inc. Corporate Secretary Atty. Lean Jeff M. Magsombol.

With the support of the DivinaLaw Foundation, this partnership aims to provide scholarship opportunities to faculty members and those wanting to explore the Master of Laws and Doctor of Civil Law programs offered by the UST Graduate School of Law. Likewise, this scholarship program will cultivate the next generation of Thomasian legal scholars, advocates, and leaders.

For the Rector, the scholarship program is pivotal to the University’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, advancing faculty development, and creating an environment where knowledge is actively utilized to address real-world challenges. “The University’s mission as an institution of higher learning is geared toward generation, advancement, integration, dissemination, and the application of knowledge,” fr. Ang said.

Dean Divina, who has been leading the Faculty of Civil Law since 2009, said, “To attract the best, you have to offer the best.” Thus, this partnership is their contribution to the University’s cause. “This scholarship program represents our unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. It is our way of saying we are committed to adjusting standards and raising the bar,” Divina said.

According to Dean Kaw, the scholarship grants are more than just faculty development programs. “They are investments not only to the individual aspirations of the deserving candidates but also to the advancement of the legal profession,” Dean Kaw said.

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Trinidad received a Special Awards in Sports Psychology. She was a part of Filipina Olympian and weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s team who (brought home the country’s first gold in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

Serving as a consultant in the Philippine Sports Commission – Sports Psychology unit, the Thomasian Sports Psychologist has coached all the national athletes.

Around 200 nominees across 278 sports were judged according to their contribution in promoting and developing their sport.

In celebration of Women’s Month, the inaugural event was organized by the Philippine Sports Commission in honor of Filipinas who dominated and blazed the trail in sports.

Watch the awarding ceremonies here:

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The team of John David Bicera, Nestor Paul Casipit, and Abigaile De Jesus presented their work entitled “Factors Affecting Perceived Safe-Driving Behavior of Filipino Private Car Drivers: An Integration of Protection Motivation Theory and the Three Broad Domains of Ergonomics”.

Examining the increasing concern about global and local road traffic accidents, the study explored the factors affecting the driving behaviors among Filipino private car drivers. It utilized the Protection Motivation Theory, Three Broad Domains of Ergonomics, and the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The study likewise found provided notable insights for researchers and policymakers in curating interventions to enhance road safety.

The team was guided by Department of Industrial Engineering Laboratory Supervisor Engr. Yoshiki B. Kurata, PhD, CIE.

Sponsored by Daikin Applied – Virtual, the annual IEOM conference provides professionals in the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management field a forum for exchanging ideas about research and developments in their field.

First reported in the Thomasian Engineer.

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In an interview with the Communications Bureau, Vasquez disclosed the plans of the division for the coming years, as encapsulated in the title: “Fostering Filipino Excellence in Pharmaceutical Science: Advancing Research, Transforming Healthcare, and Enhancing Lives for a Healthier and Resilient Nation.” Vasquez disclosed that the division leaders and members envision the group “to be a dynamic and forward-thinking hub of scientific exploration, dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into tangible healthcare solutions.” Collaborations among academic, industry, and healthcare organizations are expected “to amplify the impact of pharmaceutical research, fostering a collaborative ecosystem that accelerates progress and health for Filipinos.”

Among Vasquez’s recent research projects are painkillers screening and the potential cardiovascular toxicity of anti-leukemia drugs. Currently, he is working on natural mood enhancement products from Philippine sources. He is also working on a UST-funded project entitled “Utilization of zebrafish model for human diseases and the application of AI tools in Pharmacology and Toxicology Research.”

NRCP is a national organization of researchers that aims to advocate frontier science and humanities research and evidence-informed policies with the highest ethical standards committed to impact national and global sustainable development.

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Tan, a faculty member of the Department of Chemistry, was recognized for his contributions to the chemical and pharmacological significance of 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘴 species and endemic Rubiaceae plants.

“[Tan’s] extensive studies have illuminated the rich therapeutic potential of these plant varieties, particularly in the realm of neuroprotection and natural products, with a special focus on potential therapies for Alzheimer’s disease,” as read in his citation.

His research tackled the anti-amyloidogenic activity inherent in pure compounds isolated from nature and crude extracts from Philippine endemic and indigenous plants, offering valuable insights into developing neuroprotective agents utilizing the bioactive compounds derived from the said plant species.

In the same NRCP division, the Thomasian researchers who previously received the award were Prof. Emeritus Fortunato B. Sevilla III (1994), Prof. Emeritus Beatrice Q. Guevara (1999), Prof. Emeritus Maribel G. Nonato (2006), Prof. Alicia M. Aguinaldo (2011), and Prof. Christina A. Binag (2013).

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During the three-day engagement, College of Education Dean Pilar I. Romero, PhD delivered a lecture on “Catholic Education and Leadership,” while Assistant Dean Louie B. Dasas, PhD spoke about “Agency in Curriculum-Making and Implementation.” Finally, Education College Secretary Alvin Ringgo C. Reyes, MA provided our Indonesian counterparts with a talk on “Understanding the Context of Philippine classrooms.”

Apart from the lectures, the meetings attended by UST and Atma Jaya officials centered on the possibility of co-offering credit courses in Catholic education and Multiculturalism for elementary and secondary education programs, as well as a course on the processing of “tempeh,” a traditional Indonesian dish made of fermented soybeans for the Food Technology and Nutrition and Dietetics programs.

The UST contingent was met by Dr. Yanti, Vice-Rector for Innovation, Research, Cooperation and Alumni; Dr. Luciana, MEd, Dean, Faculty of Education and Language; Dr. Pricilla Anindyta, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Education and Language; the different program heads; and Mr. Adre Zaif Rachman, Head of International Office.

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