Faculty of Arts and Letters (1896)
Degree Programs and Departments
Communication and Media Studies
Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (4 years)
History
Bachelor of Arts in History (4 years)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Literature
Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (4 years)
Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (4 years)
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (4 years)
The Faculty of Arts and Letters, which used to be the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, is UST’s most diverse tertiary academic unit, offering thirteen (13) bachelor’s degree programs, housed in nine (9) departments. It has produced National Artists, outstanding media practitioners, noted philosophers, linguists, and historians, among other professionals.
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Latest News and Events
Student Organizations
AB Debate Parliament
Artistang Artlets
Artlets Economics Society
Asian Studies Society
Behavioral Science Society
Communication Arts Students Association
Concilium Philosophiae
History Society
Legal Management Society
Literary Society
Pax Romana – AB Unit
Red Cross Youth Council – AB Unit
Rotaract Club – AB Unit
The Political Science Forum
UST Chorus of Arts and Letters
UST English Language Studies Society
UST Journalism Society
UST Sociological Society
Our Identity
Vision
The Faculty of Arts and Letters envisions to produce learned and wise individuals who, motivated by the Christian faith, Thomasian ideals, and the highest standards of excellence, shine in their chosen fields and become role models and leaders in society transforming both the temporal and spiritual spheres for the greater glory of God and the Church.
Mission
The Faculty of Arts and Letters is an institution of learning geared towards the development and fulfillment of the total person, the Universal Man, focusing mainly on the Arts and Humanities, but also encompassing the sciences, social and natural, guided by the Christian faith, Thomasian ideals, and the global standards of excellence.
Goals
Objectives
Patron Saint
St. Thomas More
Administration, Academic Officials, and Support Staff
Rev. Fr. Rodel E. Aligan, O.P., SThD, Regent
Assoc. Prof. Alejandro S. Bernardo, PhD, Assistant Dean
Asst. Prof. Ma. Zenia R. Rodriguez, MA, Faculty Secretary
Chairpersons and Program Coordinators
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ASST. PROF. JOSE ARSENIO J. SALANDANAN, MS Department of Communication and Media Studies (Communication Arts, Journalism) |
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MR. FELIPE F. SALVOSA II Coordinator, Journalism |
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ASSOC. PROF. CARLOS L. MANAPAT, PhD University-Level Department |
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University-Level Department |
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ASSOC. PROF. CORNELIO R. BASCARA, PhD Department of Foreign Languages University-Level Department |
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ASSOC. PROF. ARCHIE B. RESOS, PhD University-Level Department |
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ASST. PROF. JOHN MANUEL R. KLIATCHKO, PhD Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (Asian Studies, Behavioral Science, Legal Management) |
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MR. JAN MICHAEL V. DENILA, MPS Coordinator, Asian Studies |
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ASST. PROF. ANTONIO M. CHUA, J.D. Coordinator, Legal Management |
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PROF. JOHN JACK G. WIGLEY, PhD (Literature, Creative Writing) University-Level Department |
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ASST. PROF. JOSELITO D. DELOS REYES, PhD Coordinator, Creative Writing |
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ASSOC. PROF. JOVITO V. CARIÑO, PhD University-Level Department |
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ASST. PROF. DENNIS N. CORONACION, PhD Department of Political Science University-Level Department |
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PROF. CLARENCE M. BATAN, PhD (Coordinator) University-Level Department |
Faculty Council
Prof. Marilu R. Madrunio, PhD, Chair
Rev. fr. Rodel E. Aligan, O.P., Member (Ex-Officio)
Assoc. Prof. Alejandro S. Bernardo, PhD, Member (Ex-Officio)
Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel Batoon, PhD, Member
Atty. Antonio M. Chua, Ll. B., Member
Asst. Prof. Anita P. Garcia, MA, Member
Asst. Prof. Josephine A. Placido, MA, Member
Asst. Prof. Ma. Zenia M. Rodriguez, MEM, Ex-Officio Secretary
Coordinators
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EXTENSION (Simbahayan) Mr. Ronald M. Castillo |
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e-LEARNING SPECIALIST (Educational Technology) Asst. Prof. Rhodora Lynn C. Lintag-Tababa |
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Prof. Arlen A. Ancheta, PhD |
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Prof. Franz Giuseppe F. Cortez, PhD |
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Support Staff
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Ms. Viveca Jane V. Deocadiz, Office Secretary |
Ms. Maria Leticia A. Cabral, Office Clerk |
Mr. Ernesto A. Lacap, Office Clerk |
Mr. Ronald S. Manalastas, Office Clerk |
| Mr. Charles Bryan Manuel D. Mateo, Office Clerk | Ms. Rasel G. Namora, Office Clerk | Ms. Rhiolyn Valeriano, Office Clerk | Ms. Catherine Zaldivar, Office Clerk |
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Mr. Michael Dave B. Badilla, Computer Technician |
Mr. Jonas A. Camimo, Computer Technician |
Mr. Rodablas Nicolas, Computer Technician |
Mr. Richard Silva, Audio-Visual Room Technician |
Contact Information
Office Address
Administration Office,
2/F St. Raymund of Peñafort Building
University of Santo Tomas
España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila 1015, Philippines
Telephone Numbers
Telephone: +63-2-8731-4003 | +63-2-3406-1611 loc. 8220
Fax: +63-2-8781-1471