The envisioned goal is for the College’s turn out not only learned but wisened individuals who, motivated by the highest standards of excellence, excel in their chosen fields, eventually becoming role models in society, potential leaders and achievers of the country, all in the spirit not only of personal but also social and more importantly, spiritual commitment.

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 on the Arts and the Humanities, mainly, and spreading out to include the sciences, social and natural, guided by Christian faith and avowed Thomasian ideals and the highest social, national, international and even global standards and objectives.

The Faculty of Arts and Letters commits itself to develop:

• competent professionals who, inspired by the ideals of St. Thomas More, promote excellence in the production, advancement, and transmission of specialized knowledge and skills in the social sciences, the arts and humanities, and community service;
• scholarly researchers and creative thinkers who, kindled by St. Thomas Aquinas’ ardour for truth, aspire to become fonts of intellectual creativity and, in their quest for quality research, are proficient and critical in assessing and communicating information in various fields that impact the professions, the church, the nation, and the global community;
• professional Christian leaders who, touched by St. Dominic de Guzman’s apostolic fire and warmed by Mary’s motherly care, articulate ethics and truth, high level of moral maturity in resolving issues and promoting social justice and compassion for the poor, and care for the environment;
• globally engaged citizens who, with ardent advocacy for life, promote a deeper understanding of tolerance and justice as well as linguistic, religious, and cultural diversities as a result of a precise evaluation of modern problems and inquiries;
• committed scholars who, nurtured by the dogmas of Christian faith and values, are dedicated to the pursuit of truth through the promotion of an intellectual culture that values academic rigor and freedom of scientific investigations; and lifelong learners who, empowered by St. Thomas More’s zeal for learning, are committed to the advancement of a higher culture through a continuous search for intellectual inquiries and new knowledge as well as faithfulness to Catholic intellectual traditions

ALGA 1. Body of Knowledge, Research and Creative Skills.

• To exhibit adequate knowledge in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and other related disciplines, and apply it in various academic researches and creative endeavors

ALGA 2. Critical Skills, Effective Problem-Solving.

• To progressively engage in theories and facts, in the light of reason, towards solving theoretical and practical problems. 

ALGA 3. Leadership Skills to Work Alone and in Teams.

• To exhibit a work ethic anchored on honesty, responsibility, and accountability among students, and hone their leadership skills to both leads and work in cooperation with others. 

ALGA 4. Effective Communication Skills.

• To articulate ideas and express positions steeped in the Thomasian value of truth, guided by faith and reason. 

ALGA 5. Social Awareness and Global Perspective.

• To demonstrate awareness and understanding of relevant social issues and responsiveness to the needs of the global community through concrete social action. 

ALGA 6. Ethical Action and Moral Character.

• To exhibit the highest standards of integrity in both personal behavior and professional decorum.