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The University of Santo Tomas conferred the degree Doctor of Science, honoris causa, posthumously upon its notable alumnus, †Mr. Ricardo S. Po, Sr., the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Century Pacific Food, Inc., (CNPF) last March 19. The solemn rites were held through hybrid modality at the Dr. Robert C. Sy Grand Ballroom, Bl. Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building, and livestreamed through UST’s Facebook page (UST1611official).

Centro Escolar University is granted the Safety Seal Certification by the Department of Local Interior and Local Government (DILG) which affirms its compliance with the minimum public health standards set by the government on the conduct of limited face-to-face laboratory classes.

Centro Escolar University School of Dentistry alumna, Dr. Eileen Eika Dela Cruz embarks on her second profession now as a lawyer after passing the 2020/2021 Bar Examinations released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Centro Escolar University Inclusion Program adviser Ms. Romina Bautista received the Autism Advocate Award by the Philippine Association for Citizens with Developmental and Learning Disability (PACDLD) in celebration of the World Autism Awareness Day at the Gateway Gallery, Araneta City in Quezon City.

Every year, thousands of fresh college graduates flood the local job market. With an over supply of candidates for limited jobs, job hunting becomes a tight competition for aspiring professionals.

National University recently signed a memorandum of agreement with leading healthcare institution St. Luke’s Medical Center to provide students world-class on-the-job training, better career opportunities, and significant collaborations. Held at the National University campus in Baliwag, it will cover students in the school’s campuses in Manila, MOA, Fairview, Laguna, Dasmariñas, Lipa and Bulacan.

Schools received recognition for the best implementation

Centro Escolar University Graduate School alumnus, Mr. Alvin Joseph Mapoy successfully passed the February 2022 Licensure Examination.

University of Santo Tomas (UST) Angelicum College, the country’s leading academic institution in the self-paced and non-graded Catholic education, and its Bachelor of Arts in Communication Program stages the 5th Annual Media Congress themed “Media and Mission.” The Congress will be streamed live at UST Angelicum College’s official Facebook account from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on April 1.

In time for the enrollment period, Centro Escolar University in partnership with Bukas.ph held a webinar titled “#AngBukasMoSiguradoto sa CEU” to introduce the Bukas Tuition Installment Plans for the students.

In time for the season of love, Centro Escolar University offered the Escolarian community a musical treat “Himig Escolarian at Buwan ng Pag-ibig: Sa Kabila ng Lahat ng Balakid, nawa’y Pag-ibig ang Manaig” from the CEU Singers Manila, Makati, and Malolos as part of their virtual choir series presentation.

Centro Escolar University forged partnership with Wiley to provide its students, faculty, and staff access to digital content and resources to supplement their learning and teaching needs.

Carrying an Escolarina’s character and competence, Centro Escolar University Makati Medical Technology Department alumna Yllana Marie Aduana was crowned Miss Fit Philippines 2021 by The Belle Salon and ProMedia during its coronation night held at Palazzo Verde, Las Piñas with livestreaming on Facebook and Youtube.

Centro Escolar University School of Pharmacy alumnus Arshie Larga ranked ninth in the 2021 Top 10 TikTok Edu Creators for his informative online content about medicine and healthcare. 

Fifteen more Medical Technology graduates of Centro Escolar University successfully passed the Oct 2021 Physician Board Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Centro Escolar University’s Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in International Tourism and Travel Management, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, and Doctor of Dental Medicine programs were granted ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) recertification. 

Microbiologist-priest Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., and independent health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon provided clarity on getting the COVID-19 jab through a free, publicly available webinar. The “Second Albertus Magnus Faith and Science Lecture” was held via Zoom and livestreaming at the University of Santo Tomas Facebook page.

Refocus is now available in the Philippines