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Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas (UST)

We’ve always been drawn to old statues and places. And having been established in 1611, the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines (yes, that’s the complete name, but let’s just use UST for brevity) is certainly old. Continue reading Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas (UST)

The Sunflowers of UP Diliman

The University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman is known for many things, usually academic and political. Topnotchers. Past Presidents of the Philippines. Justices and Chief Justices of the Supreme Court. Leaders of Congress. Nationalists and activists. The last thing you’d hear about U.P. are zombies roaming around the campus, looking for plants to eat. Sunflowers, included. Continue reading The Sunflowers of UP Diliman