Our past article regarding the result of the Nutrition and Dietetician licensure exams stirred up some controversy and unprecedented feedback. Because of this, on behalf of the publication and organization, I would like to apologize for what happened. Sometimes, one’s passion can affect another’s in an adverse manner.

I believe it was a matter of word choice; especially that the article was written in Filipino. I suppose that writing in the Filipino language really gets us all significantly affected, whatever the case. Rest assured, from now on, we will be more mindful of what we publish and act accordingly to our Thomasian character.

I also want to extend my gratitude to everyone who voiced out their concerns. Thank you. Thank you for letting us know that the Thomasian community gives regard to and reads our website. Thank you for reminding us that restrain is something undermined. This will be a lesson that we will remember in our hearts.

Lastly, thank you for not only helping us to do right but also to do better. We admit that we are not perfect. We may never be, but everything that happened was enough to push us to do better in our field to better serve better the community that we are also part of.

Daniel Paul A. Marquez

President, A.Y. 2014-2015

In the seven years of service through (online) publication, the TomasinoWeb witnessed the journey and struggle of the community to show the world what a Thomasian really is. TomasinoWeb will and have always believed in the gift and talent of the community and its members, whose stories of success and defeat we have tried to write about carefully.

Just recently, TomasinoWeb published a breaking news story on the Nutritionist-Dietician Licensure exam results, mentioning how the wave of examinees failed to make it to the top 10. Although informative, the article received quite a lot of negative comments. Some say that it was offending, while others argued that the news article should just have focused on those who passed and should not have focused on the down side.

TomasinoWeb serves as an avenue for us, journalists-in-the-making, who hone our talents and skills as we report on what happens in the University; and at times, we are confronted with situations like this where we realize our amateurish ways – we commit mistakes. “Nobody’s perfect” as the saying goes – people make mistakes and the ones who accept this fact are the ones who truly learn. To everyone, who found the article inappropriate and offensive, on behalf of the writer and all the staff of TomasinoWeb, I apologize for the harm the article has inflicted. We never meant to offend anyone. We are always working to bring the Thomasian, whom we have always strongly believed in, to greater heights.

Nevertheless, we whole-heartedly thank the Thomasian community for allowing us to learn from this lesson that we will forever carry on and apply to our craft.

Charry Fatima D. Garcia

Editor-in-Chief, A.Y. 2014-2015

Thomasian greetings of peace!

TomasinoWeb is in its sixth year of being a recognized university-wide organization serving as an online student publication of the University. And in this service of giving news and information relevant to the Thomasian community, we not only have to continue what was done the previous years, but we also have to give something new to attain our goal of becoming your immediate source of information online.

Last July, we have launched our big three: the fifth version of our website, our marketing campaign, and our thrust starting this academic year. The updates in our website do not just go with the visual; there are new sections, new features, and a more user-friendly interface. Aside from that, we have launched our sports supplement via usttigers.com. Our marketing campaign marks a stronger physical presence in the Thomasian community. No, we’re not doing print—and that ‘Offline’ announcement was an April Fools prank, by the way—but we are holding more activities where you can participate and learn more about our organization. And our thrust, Get Connected, aims big for every Thomasian.

The University has a large population of more than 40, 000 students and school personnel. But we want this number to be a source of strength through everyone’s involvement. It may be a tall order, but we are hopeful that the time will come when we go after awareness of the things happening around us. We all have a voice in this University and we are offering the venue where you can be heard.

The year 2013 is nothing but a blast for TomasinoWeb, even with the previous term. It has given us a lot of opportunities to prove and improve ourselves. There is a large room for improvement, but we are thankful for the unwavering support you have given us the past months. Thomasians, you are our inspiration.

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On a more personal note, I would like to thank our alumni who have been supportive in everything that has happened the past months, even before our term started. You have never failed to be at our back.

Thank you to each of the eager and lovable TomWebbers who are working hard to reach our organization’s goal. You are your officers’ support and energy!

Lastly, cheers to my Core 6.0 (as we, the executive board and department heads, call ourselves) officers for working hand in hand and with heart!

• My Executive Board: Kereen Ria C. Genteroy as the Executive Vice President (VP), Jamille Carina D. Ong as the Executive Secretary, Joyce Louise C. Sison as the VP for Human Resources, Daniel Paul A. Marquez as the VP for External Affairs, Christine Q. Siguenza as the VP for Finance, Jastyn Alain H. Limon as the Acting VP for for Community Development, and Macy Denisse H. Sevilla as the VP for Publicity and Communications

• The Department Heads: Chleobel D. Birginias as the Editor in Chief, Josiah Darren G. Saynes as the Managing Editor, Charry Fatima D. Garcia as the Associate Editor, Gelli Ann J. Javellana as the Chief Photographer, Joanna Marie L. Fernandez as the Asst. Chief Photographer, Julius P. Renomeron, Jr. as the Digital Arts Head, and Charles Neilson U. Escusa as the Web Development Head

Of course, thank you to our adviser, Asst. Prof. Virginia A. Sembrano, for your wisdom and support! 

Together, we have nowhere to go but up!

Juan Miguel G. Villon
College of Education
TomasinoWeb President, A.Y. 2013-2014