L-R: Fr. Joseto N. Bernadas Jr, OP, Regent; David Casuco, honoree-journalism '78; Artlets Dean Armando F. de Jesus, PhD; and Jones T. Campos, President UST Artlets Alumni Association.- UST Faculty of Arts and Letters honors
- California Examiner Editor-in-Chief
The UST Arts and Letters Alumni Association (UST AAA), in cooperation with the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Santo Tomas, recently tendered a testimonial hosted by AB Batch ‘84 for faculty members who served the college in the 60’s and 70’s, and launched its alumni recognition platform during the general alumni homecoming held at Plaza Mayor, in front of the Main Building, in celebration of the college’s Sapphire (45th) anniversary.
For the Faculty Honorees, special citations were given to: Professors Rodolfo N. Clavio, Carlito C. Dalangin, Narita T. Ellar, Rev. Fr. Frederik S. Fermin, O.P., Miriam R. Garcia, Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo, Raul F. Marabut, Rogelio A. Obusan, Antonio T. Pinon and Antonio F. Roxas.
For the Alumni honorees, special commendations, called Ginto at Gantimpala, salute AB alumni who made exceptional contributions in the attainment of the college mission through their meritorious commendation and goodwill. It aims to affirm Artlets who are commendable role models as alumni and to uphold the tradition of gratitude and loyalty to the Faculty of Arts and Letters.
Ginto ng AB, is a recognition for meritorious service, given in two categories: Gawad Alab for winners of prestigious awards like the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, National Artist, Ramon Magsaysay, Catholic Mass Media, TOTAL, TOYM, TOWN, Palanca, Dangal ng Lipi/Lahi, etc. On the other hand, Gawad Adhika is for prime movers of major college projects and activities.
The honorees for the first category are: Dr. Magdalena Alonso-Villaba (PhB 1957), Dr. Ophelia Alcantara-Dimalanta (LittB 1954); Dr. Belen Lorezca-Tangco (Pol. Sci. 1971) , Prof. Ramon "Bong" Osorio (Com Arts 1974), Mr. Jeffrey O. Tarayao (Com Arts 2001) and Ms. Erlinda Uy-Koe (Com Arts 1977)
The honorees for the second category are: Mr. Inocencio J. Angeles, Jr. (Pol. Sci. 1982), Mrs. Agnes Paras- Angeles (Behavioral Science 1982), Mrs. Ditas Rodriguez-Martelino (Literature 1982), Mr. David A. Casuco (Journ. 1978), Mr. Teodorico S. Perena (Com Arts 1978) , and Mr. Herman "Isko" Savador (Com Arts 1980).
AB’s G.A.N.T.I.M.P.A.L.A., on the other hand will be conferred next year for specific fields of excellence: Government Service, Advocacy, Nation-Building and Diplomacy, Teaching, Industry and Business, Media and Communication, Public Relations and Advertising, Arts, Law and Justice and Apostolate.
Henceforth, the honoring for both recognition and award recipients will be called "GABI NG GINTO AT GANTIMPALA’", to be held on the last day (Saturday) of the AB college week celebration, which is on the first week of February at the St. Raymund Bldg.’s Rizal Auditorium.
Inquiries/nominations may be addressed to: Assoc. Prof. Nenet Galang-Perena, AB faculty-in-charge of alumni affairs, at nenetgp@yahoo.com.
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