UST Faculty of Philosophy Students' Forum

UST Faculty of Philosophy Students' Forum The Local Student Council of the UST Ecclesiastical Faculty of Philosophy

The Faculty of Philosophy Students' Forum is the main student organization of the Ecclesiastical Faculty of Philosophy of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, Philippines. The academic formation in the faculty is primarily focused on Classical and Thomistic philosophies which prepare the students for Ecclesiastical ministries in the different dioceses and religious congregations in the country.

🔥 ONE LAST PUSH, SENIORS! 🔥Today’s the day!"The intellect is perfected by truth." — St. Thomas AquinasToday marks the cu...
17/05/2026

🔥 ONE LAST PUSH, SENIORS! 🔥

Today’s the day!

"The intellect is perfected by truth." — St. Thomas Aquinas

Today marks the culmination of years of intellectual formation as our candidates face their Oral Comprehensive Examinations for the Ecclesiastical Degree of Bachelor in Philosophy (First Cycle).

Examinees for Tribunal One
Br. June Eduard D. Mercede, OP
Br. Hengky Padaunan, OP
Br. Dionisius Christ Widiawan, OP

Examinees for Tribunal Two
Sem. Hartnell D. Madarang
Br. Febrian Martinus Malage, OP
Br. Joevandro Alguter Triandi Putra, OP

Examinees for Tribunal Three
Sem. Leonard Renn A. Barros
Br. Geoffrey Roderic Evan Kaba, OP
Sem. Zuriel Job S. Pariñas
Br. Cornelius Liewangsa Putra, OP

You’ve reached the final stretch. All the late nights, all the readings, all the debates — it all comes down to today.
Give it everything you’ve got. The finish line is right in front of you.

We are praying for you and cheering you on! 💪📖✨

On May 15, 2026, the newly elected Executive Board of the Faculty of Philosophy Students' Forum was sworn in by Rev. Fr....
16/05/2026

On May 15, 2026, the newly elected Executive Board of the Faculty of Philosophy Students' Forum was sworn in by Rev. Fr. Christopher P. Garinganao, OP, PhD, during the Eucharistic Celebration celebrated by Rev. Rudolph Seno, OP, PhD.

Rev. Fr. Seno, OP, reminded the new Executive Board that despite the busyness and stress that will accompany them as they organize as a council, it will be for them an avenue to excel and be great lovers of wisdom.

In his thanksgiving speech, Sem. Kyle Andrei Villanoy, the president of FPSF for AY 2026-2027, pointed out the importance of service to the constituents as the primary aim of the council. He also thanked the former Executive Board officers led by Sem. Hartnell Madarang, president of FPSF for AY 2025-2026.

The AY 2026-2027 slate of Executive Board members are active Executive Board, Central Board, and Standing Committee Chairpersons and members of the council for AY 2025-2026. One of which is Sem. John Lester Joren, the Editor-in-Chief of the Thomasian Philosopher, the Official Journal of the Faculty of Philosophy for AY 2025-2026.

📸: Sem. Kirwel Acebuche

ADVISORY FROM THE FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS: Polls are now open for the Faculty of Philosophy. Pleas...
21/04/2026

ADVISORY FROM THE FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS:

Polls are now open for the Faculty of Philosophy. Please take note of the following:

Good evening, class presidents.

Please be informed that the COMELEC Commissioner for the Faculty of Philosophy will open the CSC and LSC election for our college today April 21, 2025 (9:00 AM) until April 25, 2026 (12:00 NN)

Access codes will be sent to your ust gsuite. Please be patient in waiting for your access codes to be emailed.

Schedule for the release of access codes:

April 20-21, 2026 - PhB 1 and 2
April 21-22, 2026 - PhB 3 and 4
April 23, 2026 - Licentiate and Doctorate

Again, access codes may be sent ahead of schedule. Always check your ust email.

It is advised that upon receiving the code, vote immediately.

Important Links:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Aw5a3xBma/
- List of candidates For Faculty of Philosophy Student’s Forum
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bc9deEXo9/
- List of candidates for the Central Student Council
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GGuiX7XQs/
- Guideline on how to vote
https://botongtomasino.ust.edu.ph/
- Link for the Botongtomasino

The first link is the list of candidates for the Faculty of Philosophy Student Forum.
The second link is the list of Central Student Council.
The third link is a guide for Thomasian voters on how to vote in the botongtomasino website.
And the last link is for the Voting website where we cast our votes.

Further instructions:
Student number refer to your student IDs
Password will be send to you through email by the COMELEC Chair, Sem. John Naruel Ibanez Jr.
**After casting your vote a reference number will appear on your screen, please take note of it and send it to the commissioer via messenger or through email.**

🔔📢The Faculty of Philosophy Commission on Election is pleased to present to the whole student body the list of candidate...
15/04/2026

🔔📢The Faculty of Philosophy Commission on Election is pleased to present to the whole student body the list of candidates for student council elections.

Know your candidates! Exercise your right, for the pursuit of Veritas in Caritate!

For any inquiries and election related questions feel free to contact Sem. John Naruel Ibanez - FPCE Commisioner ([email protected])

[Posted on behalf of Faculty of Philosophy Commission on Election, and is not an endorsement for any particular candidate]

📣BACHELOR'S THESIS DEFENSE📣For the past months, our seniors grappled with the rigors of academic research. Along with lo...
11/04/2026

📣BACHELOR'S THESIS DEFENSE📣

For the past months, our seniors grappled with the rigors of academic research. Along with loud prayers to the Holy Spirit, perhaps a few more cups of coffee than strictly necessary, they have sought to integrate intellectual formation with their spiritual journey. This defense marks a significant milestone in their path towards the arch and their future ministry.

We invite everyone to witness this academic exercise as our seniors articulate their research and engage with the panel of examiners.

Date: May 11, 2026

Venue: UST Ecclesiastical Faculties (Rooms TBA)

St. Thomas Aquinas, Patron of Scholars, pray for them! 📖✨

(posted with the approval of the Adviser and Dean)

📍Important dates to remember, seniors! 📚As you burn the midnight oil do not forget these following dates.May 11, 2026 [M...
11/04/2026

📍Important dates to remember, seniors!
📚As you burn the midnight oil do not forget these following dates.

May 11, 2026 [Monday] - Bachelor's Thesis Defense of candidates for the Civil Degree of Bachelor of Arts Classical Major in Philosophy.

May 18, 2026 [Monday] - Oral Comprehensive Examinations of candidates for the Ecclesiastical Degree of Bachelor in Philosophy (First Cycle)

Reference: See UST:EF-ME12 AY 2025-2026 from the Office of the Dean sent March 24, 2026.

MEMORANDUM FROM FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY COMMISSION ON ELECTIONSAll students are expected to receive this memorandum and a ...
03/03/2026

MEMORANDUM FROM FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS

All students are expected to receive this memorandum and a copy of the attached articles via email in the coming days.

A Grace-filled Birthday to our Father Dean!On this special day, the student body honors your dedication to the pursuit o...
28/02/2026

A Grace-filled Birthday to our Father Dean!

On this special day, the student body honors your dedication to the pursuit of Truth and your guidance as our shepherd in the Faculty of Philosophy. We pray for your continued strength and inspiration as you form the minds and hearts of future philosophers and ministers in God's vineyard.

Happy Birthday, Father!

picture courtesy of The Varsitarian.

29/11/2025

FPSF CUP 2025 │ Alexandria Week 2025
"Mens sana in corpore sano"

Philosophers, are you ready for this year's FPSF Cup? Get your game on and play with us!

Don't forget to bring your sports attire!

St. Catherine of Alexandria Philosophical Conference Day 2On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the St. Catherine of Alexandr...
26/11/2025

St. Catherine of Alexandria Philosophical Conference Day 2

On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the St. Catherine of Alexandria Philosophical Conference resumed its 2nd day of inquiry on philosophical thoughts centered on the theme “The Doctor Humanities & the Postmodern Man: Revisiting the condition of the Human Person in the Postmodern Age in the Light of Thomistic Philosophy”.

The event began at the Tanghalang Teresita, Benavides Building, with an opening prayer led by Br. Kent V. Cabrera, OC, and was followed by the opening remarks of Sem. Hartnell D. Madarang, President of the Faculty of Philosophy Students’ Forum (FPSF). Afterwards, the 2nd Plenary Lecture started with Associate Professor Joseph Roy F. Celestino, M.A. of the Bulacan State University. He delivered his paper entitled “Postmodernity: Our Contemporary Patmos”, a response to the revisiting of human condition in the Post-Modern era.

Subsequently, the paper presentations were held at three different locations: Tanghalang Teresita, Benavides Building, and Rooms 101 & 105 of the Ecclesiastical Faculty Building. There were a total of 10 presenters from UST Students, Alumni, and other Universities such as UP and Ateneo who shared their insightful reflections on their philosophical papers.

The St. Catherine of Alexandria Philosophical Conference concluded the two-day event as part of the Ecclesiastical Faculty of Philosophy Week with a closing remark given by Sem. Yashua Karol Cedrick D. Caladiao, Chair of the Academic Affairs of FPSF.

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