UST Education Courier

22/06/2026

The College of Education sends off its Centennial Batch of 2026 during the Solemn Investitures held on Thursday, June 18, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

This year’s Solemn Investiture holds special significance as it coincides with the College’s 100th Founding Anniversary.

Caption by Stacey Yamane
Photos by Kai Santiago, Sofia Zamora, & Rodolfo Alcantara

21/06/2026

WATCH: Very Rev. Fr. Filemon I. Dela Cruz Jr., O.P., SThL, gives the Address of Concession for the College of Education’s Centennial Batch of 2026 during the Solemn Investitures on Thursday, June 18.

Video by Stacey Yamane

18/06/2026

Today marks a new milestone as you have successfully completed the college life. Your hard work and dedication are truly for the books!

May your flames of passion continue to burn like a torch that brings light wherever they are. Godspeed, Class of 2026!

Caption by Lynmarie Jornales
Board by JJ Escritor

17/06/2026

WATCH: Aria Danielle Pauline Sanz from the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English delivers the Address of Petition for the UST College of Education Centennial Batch.

Video by Stacey Yamane

17/06/2026

WATCH: The UST College of Education Centennial batch marches their way inside the Quadricentennial Pavilion for this year’s Solemn Investitures.

Video by Stacey Yamane

17/06/2026

WATCH: UST College of Education Solemn Investitures 2026

15/06/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026!🎓

On behalf of the UST Education Courier, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2026.

From the hallways of the Albertus Magnus Building to the four corners of our classrooms, and along España, Dapitan, Lacson, and P. Noval, you have created unforgettable memories, built lasting friendships, and left a meaningful mark on our community.

As you begin a new chapter, may the lessons, experiences, and values you gained continue to guide your journey. We are proud of all that you have achieved and excited for what lies ahead.

Board by JJ Escritor

12/06/2026

The nation is celebrating its 128th Independence Day, honoring the Philippines' enduring sovereignty and freedom.

Board by JJ Escritor

09/06/2026

We congratulate Prof. Agcaoili on her recent recognition by the Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (PATLS). This distinction is especially meaningful, as she served as the Association’s founding president and played a vital role in shaping the development of library and information science education in the Philippines.

A trailblazer in Philippine librarianship, Ma’am Agcaoili dedicated more than six decades to library education and service at UST. Through her leadership as Chief Librarian of the UST Library, her commitment to teaching and mentorship at the UST College of Education, and her contributions to the growth of professional library organizations, she has left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations of librarians, educators, and information professionals.

✨ 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗟𝗦 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 ✨

Today, June 8, 2026, the Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (PATLS) reached a historic milestone during our General Assembly.

We celebrate a true icon today. It was a privilege to present the 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 to 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝗖. 𝗔𝗴𝗰𝗮𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗶, our Founding President, whose dedication has shaped the LIS profession for decades.

This award is a tribute to her exemplary contributions to Library and Information Science education. As a distinguished teacher and mentor, Prof. Agcaoili’s influence has guided generations of Filipino librarians and information professionals. Her commitment to the field has set the gold standard for education and practice in the Philippines.

As the certificate beautifully states:

"𝐻𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐿𝐼𝑆 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑎 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑."

𝗧𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗴𝗰𝗮𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗶: Thank you for your vision, your leadership, and for laying the foundation upon which PATLS stands today. We continue to build upon the path you have blazed for us all.

Please join us in the comments below in congratulating and honoring a true icon of Philippine LIS!