It’s only a matter of time before the whole world caught up with the impressiveness of Kimi no Na wa (Your Name), and it isn’t without reasons.

By now, all the delayed Christmas parties and holiday get-togethers have been ticked off the checklist.

Teatro Tomasino’s 39th season opener, “Kanlungan”, portrays how an unlikely group of people found their personal sanctuaries where they can freely shed their ‘masks’ and act without a fear of repercussion.

Two seasons in, Black Mirror has etched itself as one of the bleakest show in recent memory but in its third season, it strays away from its established narrative territory and performs a balancing act between cutthroat social satire and a more hopeful depiction of a world gone wrong.

There was a time, not so long ago (last year actually), that the ‘Official Gazette’ of the Republic commands respect.

What I mentioned above are some of the traditions which we all can observe every year here in our beloved country. But have you ever wondered about the other countries’ tradition? Here are some of the most bizarre holiday traditions worldwide.

Ito ay nakapagbibigay ng tuwa, nakapagpapalakas ng katawan, pwedeng laruin kahit sa masisikip na eskinita, at magandang gawin kasama ang mga kaibigan o pamilya. Ngunit para sa iba hindi basta-basta ang badminton. Kung baga, ito ay isang pasyon sa buhay na pinaghihirapan.

Ang ibig sabihin ng “Dagsin” sa Ilokano ay ‘bigat’. Masasabing sakto ang pamagat sa istorya dahil may bigat ang gustong iparating nitong mensahe tungkol sa tunay na pagmamahalan, pananampalataya, at kahalagahan ng buhay.

Lahat ng ito ay nangyayari talaga sa panahon natin ngayon. Kaya’t nakakatuwang makita na punong-puno ang sinehan noong araw na pinanuod ko ito dahil kahit masama ang panahon at mayroong mga mas “masaya” na puwedeng mapanuod, pero ito ang pinili nilang tangkilikin.

Sakit, pagkamuhi, kawalan, at pagtanggap. Ilan lamang yan sa mga kaisipang bumubuo sa obra ni Ivan Andrew Payawal na “I America”, isa sa siyam na pelikulang kasama sa taunang Cinemalaya Film Festival.

Lando at Bugoy ang makukuha mo kapag hindi ka makapag-desisyon kung gusto mo maging inspirasyon sa mga matatanda o maging pangaral sa mga kabataan.

Si Ponching (Janus Del Prado) ang titular na bida sa pelikula nina Inna Salazar at Dos Ocampo, “Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching”, na isa sa siyam na pelikulang naglalaban laban sa Cinemalaya ngayong taon.

Last June 8, in line with the 118 celebration of Philippine Independence

For some reason gay films are on the rise, perhaps it’s because of unprecedented global awareness about sexual orientations or maybe Vice Ganda has nothing better to do.

Summer is usually a time for students to relax, unwind, and in some cases, (or all, depending on you) party.

If you’re hoping to be politically enlightened by reading this blog, then please proceed to our news section instead.

After a grueling span of three years, the British quartet is back with all sorts of absurdities, frivolities, and color.

Mainstream cinema has been filled with an array of superhero movies throughout the years, but none of ’em is as daring and ridiculously bold as this one. Yes, comic lovers and gore fanatics, Deadpool has arrived and it was everything his genre claimed to be.

You know why you’re reading this blog? Because it’s Valentine’s Day. Regardless if you’re taken or taken for granted, you can learn a thing or two from here.

So let’s pay homage to the hottest love teams of this generation and find out what makes them so effective

Tomorrow is a gift. It is a promise of a new beginning—a chance to redeem ourselves and try again. But what if one day, we wake up to a tomorrow that already presumes the worst end of all—the end of the world. Are we prepared to take on this daunting and seemingly impossible mission of saving our lives and our home?

Hitting the locality with its several questions on human nature, Honor Thy Father raised but another galvanizing question to its audiences; what constitutes morality?

Centered on a family whose business went downhill and a man who treads the line separating morality and sin, the events in the lives of Edgar and Kaye reflects the bleak reality of hopelessness in the midst of today’s society.

Spent too much time sobbing for your love life that died? Ever thought that you won’t be able to move on and put 2015 in the past? Blaming yourself for being so vulnerable which hurt you in the end? How stupid have you become this year?

Since the last installment of the Star Wars franchise (Revenge of the Sith, 2005) fans have been clamoring for the next Star Wars episode. A week ago, Disney finally delivered.

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ premiered last December 17 much to the joy of everyone, fans and pseudo-fans alike.

The holidays is a time of breaking away from the furious demands of academics and deadlines; it’s also a perfect time to cuddle up for movies whilst eating all the holiday-themed food. What better way to spend the holidays than to spend it with some of the best holiday-themed movies guaranteed to warm up your heart. If you’re looking to feel all the Christmas feels, these movies are probably going to do it for you.

And finally it has arrived: every Thomasian’s much awaited sembreak. After Paskuhan, the holidays will stretch on up until the 18th of January and while others have the option of traveling, others have to opt for a stay-cation instead but who says that that equates to boring? Here we list down five wonderful reads for you to immerse yourself in during the holidays to get into the season, away from home or not.

Twinkling lights, baking cookies, and people decorating pine trees with gold or silver. All these and more are signs that the season of gifts and thanks is slowly coming our way. Yet the Christmas season will never be complete if the streets are not ringing with songs or carols, or filled with children trying to reach that high note and some traveling choir wanting to share their talents with the neighborhood folk. Cookies will taste sweeter as you hear the melody of your mother’s voice and the room will be so much warmer with the twinkling sound of the piano.

After following the 3 previous installments in the franchise with undeterred determination, it’s almost predestined that your tank of anticipation is running low. As people wearily dragged themselves to the cinema simply for the satisfaction of closing a book, an enormous pressure weighed on the shoulders of the director of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay (Part 2), Francis Lawrence.

In the recently concluded Inkfest 2015 held at Fully Booked, BGC last October 24, children’s literature and art headlined. One of the speakers and author, Augie Rivera, discussed about sensitive issues being used as topics in children’s books, having written some of those himself.

In Artistang Artlets’ latest stage play, trust is put into question as a sudden death of an influential patriarch occurs. Entitled “Prima Facie” – which is a latin expression for ‘at first sight’ or ‘at first encounter’ – the story tackles on what is seen on the surface and dives beneath it, hence the name. It is written John Michael Peña, directed by Jennie Ver Gabon, and produced by Shaira Joyce Javie.

While Young Adult (YA) film adaptations are currently the trend in the movie industry, other different literary genres have also been garnering much attention. This recently released novel-based film is not joining the YA bandwagon; instead, it captures our attention in a different way: by evoking in us a nostalgic feeling of our childhood nightmares.

Pabago-bago ang kinaaliwan at umiinog sa kasalukuyang panahon. Mula kay Ryan Rems na nagpauso ng “Orayt, rock and roll to the world…Wooo!”, ang mga Pabebe girls na walang makakapigil, at siyempre, ang panibagong love team na nagawang pag-isahin ang iba’t ibang uri at estado ng tao: intelektuwal at mababaw, mayaman at mahirap—ang Aldub.

“The art scene in the Philippines today is vibrant. I’m hearing record prices and a new generation of buyers. And events like this are now well attended unlike ten years ago,” Architecture alumnus, arts and design administrator, and educator Gerry Torres said after his over-an-hour walking tour.

Question:

What is the title of the film that’s about a historical figure who fought for what he believes in,

has a multi-million production budget,

boasts an ensemble of some of the most respected artists to ever grace the industry,

received the highest rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines?

IN A SITUATION where love is doomed to fail, will hope and time resolve what was once there?

THE RISE of young adult novels turned into films has undeniably become a trend in the movie market. It is no wonder why The Maze Runner’s sequel The Scorch Trials has made its way to Hollywood as one of the most anticipated YA films in 2015 along with Insurgent (which was shown last March) and Mockingjay (which will be shown in theatres this coming November). Though their genres are similar, they differ in the messsages they convey. One of the things that make The Maze Runner unique is its exceptional manifestation of a one-of-a kind friendship.

HISTORY is much like the media or a fanatic’s bible, where the advantageous parts are highlighted and the unwanted parts buried under flowery vocabulary, where the truths are pierced with thorns and the facts hinged onto firm ground, slowly withering as it is passed on from generation to generation.

PAANO kung bigyan natin ng emosyon ang mga laruan?

Paano kung bigyan natin ng emosyon ang mga isda?

Paano kung bigyan natin ng emosyon ang mga sasakyan?

Paano kung bigyan natin ng emosyon ang mga daga?

PAANO KAYA KUNG BIGYAN NATIN NG EMOSYON ANG MGA EMOSYON?

Muling nabuhay, nagkakulay at gumalaw ang puting tabing sa mga teatro ng Cultural Center of the Philippines dahil sa annual na Cinemalaya na ginanap noong Agosto 7-15. Ngayong taon, binigyang pokus ang short film category na kung saan sampu lamang ang napili para ipalabas.

Habang ang karamihan ng mga entries sa Shorts A ay grafik at eksplisit, ang Shorts B naman ay isang malumnay na byahe (na may kakaunting lubak) na gumagalugad sa iba’t ibang uri ng pagmamahal at pagkawala – iba’t ibang paraan kung paano magmahal at mahalin, iba’t ibang paraan kung paano maiwan at mang-iwan.

apos na ang bakasyon at kailangan mo nang magising sa katotohanang may puno’t dulo ang kaligayahan. Tapusin na ang lahat na walang koneksyon sa pag-aaral. Magpaalam na sa inyong kaibigan at pamilya. Bubuhayin muli ng mga estudyanteng sabik sa pagkamulat ang apat na sulok ng unibersidad.

Nakahiligan ko ang pagkanta magmula noong bata pa ako. ‘pag may pyesta sa amin, hindi mawawala ang videoke; sa mga family reunion, meron din. Kaya hanggang ngayon tuwing may mag-iimbitang mag-videoke, game kaagad ako.

Sino nga ba ang mga milenyal? Ano nga ba ang kanilang pinakapalantandaan maliban sa kanilang wagas na hugot at mga hashtags? Ito ang mga tanong na nasa isip ng karamihan.

Ang kwarto ang naghahati sa isang tahanan upang magkaroon ng pribadong ispasiyo ang bawat miyembro ng bahay. Ito ay isang silid kung saan maaari silang magpulong o mapag-isa nang naaayon sa kanilang nais.

YOU COULD never go wrong with a burger. It’s the little black dress of the Food Kingdom; it’s classic and versatile.

IN A Southeastern country, you only either have heat that can melt metal or rain that can flood entire countries.

KARAMIHAN sa atin ay nakabasa na ng “The Little Prince” ni Antoine de Saint-Exupery noong musmos pa lang. Maraming aral ang natangay hanggang sa kasalukuyan.

THE Internet has proven to be an effective medium that weaves both self-expression and artistic experimentation.

TAKE a gastronomic adventure along these new food stops near UST!

FOREIGN and western publishing companies such as Detective Comics (DC) and Marvel usually come into our minds when the subject of comics is brought up.

WITH several Young Adult (YA) novels continuously topping best-seller lists and dominating the spotlight, it is no wonder that there has been a sudden surge of YA film adaptations recently.

“WE are our own worst enemies.”

The newly opened The Eatles tops the list of all design concepts for a restaurant there is on P. Noval.

DURING the end of Martial Law 29 years ago, February 25, 1986, Filipinos marched in protest along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) to demand for the restoration of democracy in the country.

MABABANGGA ni lalaki si babae sa sobrang pagmamadali. Mahuhulog lahat ng gamit ni babae at titingnan niya ng masama si lalaki. Mababadtrip si babae at papasok na sa kanyang classroom.

HAVE you experienced waiting for a jeepney for a long time and when it arrives, it just neglects your act of waving to it? How about when one stops by, but it is not heading towards your destination and no matter how patiently it waits for you, you would still not want to ride on […]

JUST as Valentine’s day passed, we saw the world once again mercilessly drawing the invisible line that categorizes us into two groups: single and taken. While people in the group “taken” would be seen professing their love to their other halves and acting all lovey-dovey to each other, people in “single” would most probably spend […]

I love you – three simple words, which when stringed together, can make someone’s heart flutter. Love can make us feel or do so much; but really, what is love? Why it sometimes breaks the heart of a person? Where is such that everyone seems to be looking for. Love is the not-so-awkward silences. Love […]

WAY before today’s KathNiel, JaDine, KimXi, and many more, various loveteams have already been dominating the Filipino television and movie industry (even our notebook covers!). Let’s take a stroll down the memory lane and reminisce the tandems that once made (or still are making) us, or our parents, swoon. 1. Guy and Pip This timeless […]

AN ALTERNATIVE title to this article is “The Paradox of Falling in Love,” it being both exceptionally intoxicating and irrevocably exasperating. It’s the month many couples look forward to and most solo-flying individuals dread. It’s the season of cupid and his “insert expletive here* arrow. It’s the time when people loathe checking the “single” tick […]

MALAPIT na naman ang Independence Day nating mga “hopia” at sawi sa pag-ibig. Hindi naman kulay pula ang February 14 sa kalendaryo pero para sa atin, ito ay isang holiday na mas mahalaga pa kaysa sa ibang araw. Siguradong may makikita na naman tayong mga “walking dangwa” na halos di na makita dahil sa hawak […]

WHEN Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle announced the scheduled encounter of His Holiness Pope Francis in the University of Santo Tomas with the youth on January 18, it instantly ignited the hearts of the Thomasian community. It was not a surprise when as early as 6:30 p.m., on the eve of his visit; a number of […]

IT was four in the morning and no one was wandering around the four streets that surround the University. Dapitan was unusually peaceful while P. Noval was unbelievably quiet. Everything was different, but surely there was something familiar about today’s serenity. As you continue to walk from P. Noval corner Dapitan to Morayta, the more […]

ASIDE from decorating our homes with giant parols, bright Christmas lights, faux evergreen wreaths, and every piece of adornment associated with the holiday, Filipinos never forget what the spirit of Christmas is, which is the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth. Before the clock hits the midnight of December 25, we anticipate His birth by attending […]

“Sa maybahay ang aming ba-” “PATATAWARIN!” You hear it, not even needing to leave home- it’s right in front your house’s gates. Perhaps the irony lies well-rounded in this situation: we encourage each other to give on Christmas day and perform charity in a superfluous manner, which is good, yet when it comes to those […]

GROWING up in a country with only two climates, you have to admit that you have, at one point in your life, waited for that first drop of snow in the sky during the holidays, waking up with a winter wonderland at your front yard. Yes, the temperature does drop a few degrees but it’s […]

THE cold wind gently woke up Jill’s mother at dawn, when time seemed to be standing still and the reverberation of silence was deafening. Despite the perfect bed weather, she figured that going back to bed wasn’t going to bring her to sleep especially since her favorite month has finally arrived. She decided to prepare […]

A lot of people have flocked into the nearest supermarket for the Christmas season. Mama wasn’t fazed by a number of people flocking the shelves, as it was another normal grocery day. She slowly handpicked the ingredients and other goodies that she needed for our family gathering, as she hums to the tune of Andy […]

THE clock strikes at 6:30 in the evening and lights all over the place suddenly dim. For a moment, people fuss about this darkness. As if a drill, everyone flocks to the center, with camera lenses ready, and eyes fixated skyward. Furthermore, tension is built not because of fear, but because of knowing that something […]

NGAYONG buwan ng Disyembre, dalawang letra lang ang sumasagi sa isip ko—ang letrang “P” at “B” (PNoy at Binay, Pasko at bakasyon, Pilipinas at bagyo, proletariat at burgis). Panahon na naman ng kaliwanagan para sa iba’t ibang lugar sa mundo dahil sa magagarbong palamuti na makikita sa paligid at sumisimbulo sa Pasko. Ngunit, bukod dito, […]

MOST of us, when we were little, believed that a white-bearded old man in his happy red garb with furry-white design and shiny black boots would tiptoe and sneak in the wrapped rewards we wished for. Only if we were well-behaved would this grand old man with his too-tiny-for-his-face spectacles be granting us with presents. […]

FILIPINOS are known to celebrate the Christmas season the longest with the festive activities starting as early as “Ber months” kick off. And now that it’s just a few days before Christmas, you can feel the high energy and joyous ambiance wherever you go. From the overcrowded malls that are decorated with gigantic lanterns, Christmas trees […]

THE bus is a utility vehicle built upon a concoction of commuters with different childhoods, experiences, and life stories. However, on a chilly December night, it was entirely exemplified. It was the 24th of December, the time when families gather around a dining table to devour home-cooked meals or around the pine tree that was […]

AUTHOR and minister Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” This holiday season, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), is a testimony of the waving of that enchanted wand as it continues to show that there is more to to BGC than just […]

THIS is certainly the year for superhero teams. After squads of mutants and alien misfits, science nerds take on the superhero scene in “Big Hero 6.” Disney works together with some folks from Marvel to “Disney-fy” this Marvel property to cater for young and young-at-heart audiences. Very loosely based on a not well-known Marvel comic […]

SONGS, specifically pop ones, have always been around ever since. You hear it over the radio, on the Internet, on music television channels; you can even hear it sung by someone almost everywhere. People love how catchy the lyrics are, and how the beat of the music just makes you want to dance all your […]

THE best films are those that you wish you could watch over and over again, those that you wish you could just bottle up and keep in your pocket forever. In an era of forgettable “popcorn movies” which often have shallow story lines and minimal character depth, films like these are rare. You won’t usually […]

THERE’S A NEW short horror story written in one word: “Monday.”   The weekend is officially over when the Sunday clock strikes midnight, unless there are class suspensions or holidays. It’s a burden if classes start at 7:00 a.m., the pain doubles if you live far from the University, and it triples if it rains. […]

WHEN was the last time you hid under the covers to finish an entire season of a TV show in the wee hours of the morning, trying to angle the laptop away from the door because your curfew was long past? Can you remember how you paradoxically felt guilty and pleased at the same time? […]

WHAT if life gives you a second chance to be with your first love again? Will you take that chance to rekindle the spark you both once had or will you just simply let it pass because as they say “what happens in the past stays in the past?” Romance blossomed early for two high […]

THE millennial demographic, Generation Y, has always been criticized for being far too indifferent and self-absorbed. In an age governed by exuberant narcissism and fast-paced social media, is there still room for art to flourish? The Sandbox Collective, an up-and-coming Manila-based performing arts group, thinks so. Following the success of their inaugural production “Dani Girl” […]

THERE are various stories about being a writer in the realm of film industry—there are some that follows the writer’s trek for own identity and capabilities, while there are also some that depicts writers as harmless human being, sometimes shy, and mushy. But what if the writer is portrayed as a dark, manipulative, mysterious and […]

FOUND at a street in Quezon City is a new-fangled spot named Ludo: Boardgame Bar & Café. The biggest buzz about this restaurant is that it has over 350 board games that people are welcome to play while they dine. The gimmick of combining food and games is new to the food industry that the […]

ALL OF US have secrets that we wish to keep to ourselves. Sometimes, we make exceptions and share them to a few trusted people, while some choose to have their diaries as their confidantes. Among the Thomasian community, sharing their secrets and confessions anonymously through a Facebook page called “The UST Files” has become an […]

MARIE Jamora’s “Ang Nawawala” (What Isn’t There) was first released during the 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in 2012, where it was met with ecstatic reviews from critics and casual viewers alike. It eventually bagged Best Original Score and Audience Award under the New Breed category. However, that was only the beginning for Jamora’s lovable, […]

HUMANS have a natural undeniable inclination to happiness. In choices we make and paths we take, we have the normal tendency to choose whichever it is that we believe will bring us bliss. When having to choose between right and wrong, we tend to pick the one that will please us, even if it isn’t […]

NAIS kong ipakilala sa inyo ang aking idolo na naglagay sa ating bansa sa ilalim ng Batas Militar 42 na taon na ang nakalilipas.

FROM heartfelt confessions, grand gestures, moments of slow dance, meaningful gazes to heavily emotional lines, together with love songs in the background, one way or another, we become suckers for movies that bring out our most hopelessly romantic selves. Here are the ones that do it best: 1. My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)   Cast: […]

WHENEVER there is a milk tea shop along a street around UST, a Thomasian is sure to be seen inside, taking things easy and enjoying a cuppa. This is not surprising for UST has been referred to as the “Milk Tea Capital” of Manila. With a myriad of tea shops built in and out of […]

ANO nga ba ang ibig sabihin ng M.U.? Ito ba ay Mutual Understanding o Malabong Usapan? Ang dalawang titik na ito ay maraming interpretasyon at maaaring magdala ng ibang kahulugan mula at patungo sa isang tao. Ito ay kadalasang ginagamit ng isang pares na may umuusbong pagmamahalan para sa isa’t isa. Huling inihandog ng Artistang […]

NOON, halos piso lamang ang kailangan upang makarating sa ninanais mong puntahan sakay ng jeep. Ngayon, hindi bababa sa ₱8.50 (o ₱7 sa estudyante) ang pamasahe. Noon, kapag nanalo ka ng isang milyon, bukod sa mabibili mong bahay at lupa, may pambili ka pa ng sasakyan. Ngayon, hindi na sapat ang halagang ‘yon para magkaroon […]

PANAHON man ng pagsikat ng mga pelikulang banyaga, pero nakakatuwang isipin na ang mga pelikulang gawang Pinoy ay lubos pa ring tinatangkilik ng ating mga kababayan at tila nakikipagtunggali pa rin sa takilya. Inuulan pa rin ang mga ito ng suporta, at isa sa mga nagpapatunay nito ay ang kanilang malalaking kita sa sinehan. Heto ang […]

“KAINAN NA!” Ito ang mga masayang katagang karaniwang naririnig kapag mayroong malaking okasyon o kaarawan. Sinasalamin ng pananalitang ito ang pagkahilig ng Pilipino—mapa-bata man o matanda—sa pagkain. Isa sa mga katangi-tanging katangian ng kulturang Pinoy ay ang kumain gamit ang kamay. Sa bawat rehiyon din ay may kanya-kanyang espesyal na pagkain. Sa piging ay hindi […]

PAGMASDAN mo ang paligid – ayan na ang makukulay na banderitas at iba pang mga kaakit-akit na dekorasyon; isang simbolo ng pagsalubong sa Buwan ng Agosto, ang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa ng mga Pilipino.

WHEN the sky turns gray and it starts to rain, we automatically have this mind set to stay in and make ourselves comfortable in any way we can. The bed and sheets are looking extra soft and alluring as we would want to lie on it forever in this “bed weather.” Of course, a nice […]

A new academic year has begun and students are abuzz on whether they’ve brought the things needed for everything they had and will have to face – rain and more rain. Other than the usual academic paraphernalia, there will also be those staple items that every Thomasian should have which would usually be an umbrella, […]

AFTER the heartbreaking, supposed-to-be ending of the franchise in Dark of the Moon—killing off iconic Transformers characters and eradicating all that’s left, how could the “Transformers” continue? Thankfully, Age of Extinction tells us that Michael Bay has more tricks up his sleeve.

IT’S only a matter of days before senior Thomasians graduate and bid their alma mater farewell. Within the estimated 200 school days left, we listed some eccentric, realistic, and unlikely things to do in the University.

WHEN the sun refuses to shine and rain starts to pour, you know that summer is almost over and next thing you know, it’s a new school year for Thomasians!

THE sequel to the popular action-comedy, 21 Jump Street, starring one of everyone’s favorite hunks, Channing Tatum, as he join his partner Jonah Hill go undercover in college.

This definitely is one sick love story.

When you thought you’d seen the worst heartbreak of your life, think again.

WHERE the DMC threads at now? They are definitely not here because rubber bands of different colors and shades called loom bands or Rainbow Loom bands have dethroned them from the royal seat of friendship bracelets.

WE all know the tale of Sleeping Beauty, one of the most-told stories from our childhood days.

CONTINUING its prequel, TheAmazing Spider-Man 2 might have successfully retold a story that did not need retelling, or that’s what we thought.

PRETTY much every one of us has seen girls (well, even boys) take pictures of themselves while holding their smartphones up high, doing a peace sign or pouting their lips.

“YOU are now talking to a random stranger!” This pops up every time one attempts to use this queer website.

AFTER the events in The Avengers, the Sentinel of Liberty is back in his second self-named movie

A whole difference from the previous installment of the Spider-Man series of 2002, Marc Webb has directed a reboot of the web-slinger saga.

“LOVE is a battlefield; better go and get your armor.”

Ready to wear dresses, gowns, separates, and menswear shone bright in monochromatic hues in a fashion show showcased by the Community Achievers Association (ComAch) commerce unit last February 28, 2014 at the Medicine Auditorium.

HAVE you ever given yourself over to absolute pleasure? No? Well, Mediartrix has, and they’re taking us along for the ride.

   IT is spreading like wildfire. It’s the ultimate global pandemic – initially benign, highly infectious, and turns its victims into violent, cursing zombies.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

A great number of books of different genres are being published and brought out in the market, but what do readers enjoy the most?

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The 12 Places of Christmas is a TomasinoWeb Christmas special featuring 12 places that are dressed up for the Yuletide Season.

The scenes are more moving and heavier. Even more characters have also been added. Hunger Games, the prequel, was a very good adaptation of its written masterpiece but the sequel is definitely exceptional.

HISTORY may not be boring after all.

AMIDST the destruction, the corruption, and the conflicts happening in the Pearl of the Orient, who is responsible?

In the streets around the University, one does not need to wonder off to satisfy one’s craving.

THEY are young and more than ready to experience one of their firsts.

ARTISTANG Artlets surprised us again with another outstanding performance.

 AUTHORS Budjette Tan and KaJo Baldisimo gives us a glimpse of what it could be like if all the things our lolos and lolas believed are actually true.

CRISOSTOMO Ibarra, an educated man who hails from Europe, is now Simoun in Jose Rizal’s second novel, El Filibusterismo. He dies in the hut of Padre Florentino.

 NOONG aking kabataan, hindi nawawala sa talakayan sa asignaturang Filipino at Sibika ang paksang “nasyonalismo.”

 IBA ang henerasyon. Iba ang uso.

HABANG ang mundo natin ay napupuno ng mga hindi kanais-nais na mga gawain na sinusubukan ng mga tao, tiyak na hindi matatanggal ang paninigarilyo sa listahan.

TRAFFIC jam. Illegal settlers. Mala-teleseryeng buhay. Masasabi mo pa kayang ikaw ay “Proud to be Pinoy”?

     ARTISTANG Artlets, the official theater guild of the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Santo Tomas, at 33, performs A.S.L. Pls, a play exemplifying non-naturalism through its surreal style for the purpose of their first Theater Literacy Program. The guild’s thrust since 1980 has been to promote theater as an […]

     Daniel Keyes’ Flowers for Algernon is about a slow-witted man named Charlie, who is suffering from phenylketonuria or mental retardation, was given the opportunity to volunteer as the first human subject for a surgery that will attempt to boost his intellect. The experiment is first tested on Algernon, the lab rat which Charlie […]

Warning: This is not Twilight-related or (insert Vampire series here).      American indie rock band Vampire Weekend made a comeback last May with their third and latest album Modern Vampires of the City. This is a record which represents the spectrum of spiritual doubt. Compared to their previous albums, Modern Vampires has knocked on […]

     IN the middle of a class discussion, there you are sitting pretty in the corner of the classroom. You’re busy pretending to listen attentively to your professor. Staring at nothingness is becoming a habit as you continuously daydream about the possibility of a superb school year. Discover your passion for a learning experience […]

     PIXAR never fails to give its audience an unforgettable movie experience, capturing the attention of Monsters Inc. fans that go way back in 2001. The animation was spectacular as always and for a sequel, Monsters University would definitely be worth watching on the big screen.      We take a walk on memory […]

     TEATRO Tomasino, the official university-wide theater guild of the University of Santo Tomas has once again produced a high caliber play, commendable of wits, character and striking relevance. Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero’s Three Rats was translated by Lilia F. Antonio and was directed into a play “Tatlong Ulupong.”      Ulupong means a poisonous […]

Rain, rain, go away Torrential rains, stranded students and traffic jam – indeed, it’s more fun in the Philippines. The Thomasian culture is often acquainted with students wading through the rampaging waters brought by clogged drainages and excessive rain. The royal, pontifical and “aquatic” University of Santo Tomas is known for its notorious floods that […]

       IN just a few days, the 2013 midterm elections will commence. Over 52 million registered voters, a portion of which are first-time voters, will cast their votes on the 13th of May. The power to make a difference lies in their hands. The candidates they choose will change the course of our […]

       LAST February 21-25, 2013, the 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta took place in Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. It truly was a weekend of everything that flies.      As hot air balloons launched early in the morning and in the evening, a synchronized burner musical took place. […]

       IN 2007, the World Wide Fund (WWF) and Leo Burnett spearheaded a project labeled “The Big Flick,” where a said number of 2.2 million homes and business establishments in Sydney, Australia switched off their lights for one hour to raise awareness regarding climate change.      Initially planned to be an annual […]

     SET in the 19th century French Restoration period, Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables has gone a long way from the critically acclaimed novel released in 1862 to the world’s longest running musical. Now a major motion picture, director Tom Hooper’s (“The King’s Speech”) version of the novel has produced mixed reactions from both the […]

     HAVE you watched Pitch Perfect? What’s your favorite part in the movie? Who’s your much loved character? Did you find yourself singing with the cast? What did you think about acapella afterwards? How many times have you watched Pitch Perfect? What!? You still haven’t watched Pitch Perfect?      These are some questions […]

     EDUCATION is a necessity in today’s world. Every good and decent parent dreams of, possibly, the best education for his children. But apparently, the quality of education is declining, not only in the Philippines but also all over the world. Some of the older generations say that this is because of the so-called […]

     THE Philippines is predominantly the largest Roman Catholic country in Southeast Asia. With more than 92 million people influenced by Catholicism since the dark ages of the Spanish era, it is inevitable that the country would produce prominent disseminators of truth and justice such as priests, bishops, and even saints enlightened by the […]

  A little known gem in Antipolo is yet to become a hit.      SURELY, when going to different places, we like to feel we’re in a special place; somewhere new and delightful that can make us temporarily forget the busy life in the Metro or the weight of school works for a while. […]

     ARTISTANG Artlets, the official theater guild of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, has once again unleashed another production that has left a mark on its viewers. If you thought that this would be another typical stage play, then you thought wrong. “Eidolon” is an interactive play set within the fenced area in […]

     ARE reality shows realistic? Do you enjoy the drama? Are you entertained? Or simply, do you take joy in seeing people make a fool of themselves? Whatever the reason is, admit it, you enjoy watching reality shows. Mediartrix’s RealityMang took us backstage to show us what really happens when the cameras aren’t rolling. […]

     IT has not been that long since K-Pop invaded the country. The flashy music videos, the funky beats and the addictive rhythm, Filipinos ate it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Now, people are literally dining upon a new Korean hype: the Chicken Bonchon.      Voted as “The Best Chicken in America,” the […]

     SOCIAL media has become an integral part of a modern man’s life. One could simply interact with others with just a click of the mouse. People log in to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to catch up with loved ones and make it seem that distance is never really a […]

“From the start it has been the theatre’s business to entertain people… it needs no other passport than fun.” – Bertolt Brecht      The Faculty of Arts and Letters is a diverse culture in itself. It is a place where artists meet; a place of gathering for people whose knowledge extends beyond their individual […]

     Refreshments are essential to us, college students. These cool drinks keep us hydrated and revitalized during the dog days when we feel the intense heat of the sun taking a toll on us. In the midst of enjoying our habitual dose of coffee, flavored shakes, and milk teas, there comes a new, healthy, […]

A few years ago, people were mainly hooked on coffee, fruit shakes and/or not-so-moderately priced mocha-java-macchiato-espresso-frappucino-lava-whatever. But now a relatively new taste sensation has found its way into the hearts and taste buds of the Thomasian community.. Milk teas! Upon setting foot on or around the vicinity of the campus, it is virtually impossible NOT […]

After tiring hours in class you would go outside with your friends and you ask “Where should we go before we go home?” Probably you still want to hang out, kick back and relax with your friends after class. Simple places to relax are the pavilions located in front of most college buildings.St.Raymund’s building has […]

Let me give you a scenario. You see this guy walking down the hallway, all alone at a distance. Your eyes look at him as if he was walking towards you, about to say “Hello” in a voice like Hugh Jackman. Oh look, someone texted him. He stopped his tracks and paused in the hallway. […]

Whether you are on a tight budget or on a splurging spree, food stalls in and out of UST can cater what your taste buds are craving for and most of the time, the comfort of street foods are what Thomasians are longing. Moreover, these won’t leave your pockets empty. Quick, cheap, and scrumptious – […]

In the two years I’ve been in UST, one of the things I’ve learned is that being a Thomasian is much, much more than just enrolling to a course, buying a uniform, and coming to class 15 minutes early everyday. Of course it’s much more. Why else do you think most of us Thomasians are […]

The University of Santo Tomas is a melting pot of extra-curricular activities and academic goings-on. College life can be very hectic and demanding of students’ time and energy. Luckily for us though, there is a relaxing haven of lush greenery emitting a tranquil ambience right at the center of our University. The Benavides Park, or […]

Ano ang wika? Kung susuriin, mayroon tayong iba’t ibang pagbibigay kahulugan sa salitang ito. Masasabi natin na ang wika ay ang ‘kaluluwa ng isang bansa.’ Mahalaga ito sa buhay ng mga tao sapagkat maihahalintulad ito sa isang tulay na nagdurugtong sa komunidad na naninirahan sa isang bansa. Lumalalim din ang pagkakaunawaan ng bawat isa dahil dito. […]

Greetings, fellow Thomasians! This year marks the fourth year of TomasinoWeb (TomWeb!) as a recognized university-wide organization and online student publication of the University of Santo Tomas. As a young organization, TomWeb has undergone several transformations both in its organizational structure and website format. This year, it has been divided into four departments namely writing, […]

Greetings, fellow Thomasians! In line with the Quadricentennial celebration of the University of Sto. Tomas, we would like to unveil our latest and so far the greatest incarnation of TomasinoWeb. The writing department of TomWeb has been an integral part of the organization since its conception. Although we were only formed as a separate entity […]

A look at the standings of UST Tigers, many might say that Tigers played just like Season 73. For a couple of reasons I will agree with them since at the end of the first round of eliminations, the team of Coach Pido Jarencio is toting a three wins and four loss card, not different […]

Weeks have passed by and at last the long wait is over. The Thomasian Freshmen Welcome Walk finally came to life, the much awaited part of every freshman student like me enrolled in the University of Santo Tomas. After being postponed twice, it finally proceeded on its third scheduled date, August 05, 2011. I remember […]