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Literature alumna launches debut poetry collection on grief (opens the original)
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A LITERATURE alumna launched her debut poetry collection exploring grief, domestic life and young adulthood on July 12 at Good Intentions Books in Makati. Written by Patricia Mariya “Trish” Shishikura, “the end comes on without a gasp” comprises 49 poems produced over a decade that reflect on processing loss and the burdens people carry throughout their lives. “The book is about grief and how to handle grief, how I’ve handled grief throughout the years,” she told the Varsitarian. “It’s not just
Friendship, stewardship take center stage on first day of 12th PCNE (opens the original)
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THE MARIAN virtues of gentleness, steadfastness and mutual sharing are essential to building friendships among the faithful, Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula said as he presided over the opening Mass of the Philippine Conference on New Evangelization (PCNE) on Friday, July 24, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. In his homily, Advincula urged the faithful to embrace values that strengthen friendships and reflect the Blessed Mother’s gentle love. “A true friend knows how to wait becaus
Acclaimed writer, former âVâ editor closes 14-year run as creative writing center director (opens the original)
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PROFESSOR Emerita Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo will step down as director of the UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies (CCWLS) on July 31 after 14 years at the helm. The acclaimed writer and former Varsitarian editor in chief said she was not retiring or cutting ties with the University, expressing hope that she could continue teaching at the UST Graduate School, subject to the approval of Dean Michael Anthony Vasco. âThe secret is out: while I can help it, I donât wish to be a â
Vatican appoints UST Central Seminary rector (opens the original)
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THE HOLY See’s Dicastery for the Clergy has appointed Fr. Clarence Victor Marquez, O.P., as the new rector of the UST Central Seminary, according to an announcement from the seminary on Wednesday, July 22. Marquez has been serving as the inter-diocesan seminary’s acting rector since December 2024, succeeding Fr. Quirico Pedregosa Jr., O.P., who reached the end of his third and final term. The decree issued by the dicastery granted Marquez a term of four years, effective July 1. The Dominican pri
Journalism alumnus, ex-V news editor appointed Carmelitesâ co-secretary general (opens the original)
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WHEN Bro. Marc Jozsef Lester Hallig received a call from the Carmelite General Curia in Rome, the unexpected news left him dazed. Hallig, 54, a journalism alumnus and former news editor of the Varsitarian, is set to become the first Filipino from the Province of St. Titus Brandsma to serve as co-secretary general of the Carmelites’ General Curia. He will serve as the English correspondent of the mendicant religious order for the next six years, beginning in July. Hallig admitted he initially hes
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