UST Rector Very Rev. fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., PhD, led the Eucharistic Celebration. In his homily, fr. Ang acknowledged that there will be challenges and reluctance along their journey, especially in the new and big learning environment they are about to experience in the newly inaugurated Mindanao campus. However, the Rector encouraged them to take the first step. “Your true destiny will await you the moment you decisively commit yourselves to your newfound academic endeavor,” fr. Ang said.

“Freshmen, we want you not just to survive but to thrive, for your successes and glory are tantamount to our communal achievement,” fr. Ang added.

In the Academic Year 2024-2025, a total of 126 Thomasians from the School of Health Sciences, School of Business and Accountancy, and the School of Engineering and Information Technology experienced the same Thomasian tradition conducted annually in its Manila counterpart, namely the Welcome Mass, ROARientation, and the Thomasian Welcome Walk.

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The activity, a joint undertaking with the alumni of the Tomasinong SOCCSKSARGEN chapter, gathered close to 300 attendees comprised of 150 families, SOCCSKSARGEN chapter officials, UST Alumni Association, Inc. officials, and UST officials. The Thomasian community gave gifts and dined with the community of Batomelong, which is led by the Barangay Captain, Hon. Alikhan K. Bentaib.

In his message, Captain Bentaib thanked the SOCCSKSARGEN Chapter’s representatives, led by incoming President Antonio Villanueva, Jr. and Secretary-General fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P. “Hindi po kayo nagkamali na pilian ang community ito. Kakatapos lang po ng aming Ramadan namin. Sino ba naman ang hindi matutuwa na mapili? Maraming salamat po!”

Meanwhile, UST Secretary-General fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P. introduced the Thomasian community to the residents of Barangay “hindi lang po kami kaagapay. Mga Pilipino po tayo, at tayong lahat ay magkakapatid.”

Finally, UST Assistant to the Rector for General Santos Professor Emeritus Maribel G. Nonato, PhD expressed hope that the University’s efforts in academics and research will be of great help to the local communities of Mindanao.

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During the brief meeting held at Rivera’s office, the Father Rector personally thanked the former head of the city for supporting UST during his term. In 2013, the land property of the University was officially assigned as institutional land, which resulted in the permission for its development into a school campus.

Situated in Barangays Ligaya and Katangawan, UST General Santos will start operations within the year in preparation for its admission of students in Academic Year 2024-2025.

Together with the Father Rector were Rev. Fr. Gerard Zabala, OP of the Dominican Filial House of San Martin de Porres, General Santos City; Academician Prof. Maribel Nonato, PhD, Assistant to the Rector for UST General Santos Campus; Mr. Levine Andro Lao of the UST Office for Grants, Endowments and Partnerships in Higher Education; and Mr. Cristian Naval of the UST Research and Endowment Foundation, Inc.

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Discussions in the meeting included the upcoming opening of the University of Santo Tomas General Santos City and the establishment of scholarship grants through a possible collaboration amongUST, the Bobslor Pacquiao Foundation, and the local government.

Joining Mayor Pacquiao were her City Administrator Shandee Llido-Pestaño, Chief of Staff Atty. Hajji Herrera, and Executive Assistants Atty. Criselle Herrera, Johnrex Galdo, and Joey John Concepcion.

The UST delegation included Rev. Fr. Gerard Zabala, OP of the Dominican Filial House of San Martin de Porres, General Santos City; Academician Prof. Maribel Nonato, PhD, Assistant to the Rector for UST General Santos Campus; UST Facilities Management Office Director Rev. Fr. Dexter Austria, OP, and Assistant Director Engr. Albert Surla; Mr. Levine Andro Lao of the UST Office for Grants, Endowments and Partnerships in Higher Education; Mr. Cristian Naval of the UST Research and Endowment Foundation, Inc.; and UST alumna Maria Carmela Royeca and husband Mr. Wilfredo Royeca, President of the Sarangani Bay Specialists Medical Center.

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The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of agreement, is meant to address the healthcare needs of future employees and students of UST General Santos City.

The Father Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, OP, represented UST. Meanwhile, Sarmed was represented by its President, Mr. Wilfredo Royeca. Academician Prof. Maribel Nonato, Ph.D., Assistant to the Rector for UST General Santos Campus, and Sarmed Medical Director Dr. Rizaldy Nolasco were witnesses to the contract.

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