Top 500 World’s Best Universities

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Michael Tan’s Opinion column on the “World’s Best Universities” which he based on the Times Higher Education Supplement-Quacquarelli Symonds (THES-QS) World University Rankings provided so many insights on the state of Philippine Education . I’m glad to see that the universities of my two girls made it to the top 500 , including two other universities. We can’t compare the Philippines to America, Australia or the UK. Harvard is the number 1 school followed by Cambridge. But take look at Indonesia, a country less developed than the Philippines. It had three universities, all state-run, beating us in rankings

Let’s look at how the Philippines did. The University of the Philippines (UP) came in 299th globally and 47th among Asian universities. I have to say that’s not too bad, considering how UP has had to plod along with shrinking budgets and with the flight of so many good professors. Trailing behind UP were three private universities: De La Salle (392nd), Ateneo de Manila (484th) and, talk about a photo finish, the University of Santo Tomas at 500th.

With slashed budget from our government, it’s surprising that the state university is still alive and kicking. When I brought M around the UP campus as an incoming freshman, I was appalled at Palma Hall’s old chairs, broken windows, and dirty walls. It was as if they had not done any cosmetic renovation since I graduated over 30 years ago. I was confident that UP had dedicated professors inspite of the decrepit state of some classrooms. In the beginning, M’s heart was really not into the state university. She wanted to join her eldest sister at Ateneo. I insisted that UP is the better school and for economic reasons, it was the better option than Ateneo. I convinced her that her maternal grandmother was one of the pioneer students of the UP Diliman Campus. It was my mother’s legacy to pass on the values and great education that UP had to offer. After much tears and several arguments, she relented. Today , M is full of gratitude that she chose UP.


Now what about Ateneo? L is not too happy with Ateneo not because of the education but on the student mix. I’d rather not discuss that here because that is her personal opinion. As a parent, I’m not completely satisfied if the tuition fee investment is worth it. This is just one example. Ateneo does not have computerized or online registration. Maybe they had years ago but today, it does not exist. I know UP and La Salle has, and even the university where my husband is connected. Ateneans have to queue based on their random number on their scheduled day. Not only that , they have to go to the Ateneo campus to retrieve their grades. I know I am comparing UP and Ateneo but still, compare the semestral UP tuition of 7,000 pesos ($140) versus Ateneo’s 55,000 pesos ($1,100). As to the quality of education, I believe M gets a better deal compared to L. Education is not all about academics and campus activities. (*edit November 7-The latter sentence was misunderstood by an Atenean loyalist I think. What I meant in the last sentence was that the heterogenous campus mix in UP gives M a distinct advantage over L’s Ateneo’s student population. See first sentence of this paragraph. )

UP is still among the world’s best, but if we worked harder on the entire educational system, we should have more reason to be proud. Ultimately, we should be able to look at these university rankings as indicators of our current development strategies, as well as predictors of the country’s future.

Edit (November 21,2007) Based on the current Times Higher Education Supplement and QS Top Universities survey, only 2 universities in the Philippines make it to the top 500

1. UP drops from rank 299 to 398.
2. Ateneo now outranks La Salle taking the 451th rank
3. La Salle is not in the top 500 (now at 519)
4. UST drops out of the top 500 and is now at 535

Also read Low rankings for RP universities

UP, meanwhile, has not been giving data to THES-QS survey for two years, said Jose Wendell P. Capili, associate dean for academic affairs of the College of Arts and Letters, and yet it continues to rank. While something to crow about, there is a sense in UP that it’s still better than a number of universities on the THES-QS list. Many UP officials also feel the ranking is skewed toward schools with money, and that it does not have emphasis for fields such as arts and the humanities, Mr. Capili said.

But UP economist Solita C. Monsod said Philippine universities should treat the rankings as a “wake-up call.”

“[We should not have this] false sense of righteousness … everybody is being compared to everybody,” she told BusinessWorld.

Local universities should also not take offense that others in the region have a higher rank, because “it is what it is.” At least, the global rankings are a “consistent benchmark,” Ms. Monsod said.



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  • cempire

    Congrats ATENEO for having 5 graduates in the top 10 BAR exams last 2008.

    Congrats to the number 1 and 2 from Baste and MSU.

    Ateneo 5

    UP 3

    San Beda 2

  • lunacris

    FYI, guyz,

    CHED and PRC named UP System was ranked as the best performing state and over all philippine university in the land with 85.7% over all passing rate in all board exam courses they offer

    It is followed by the University of Santo Tomas with 80% over all passing rate in all board exam courses they offer

    Conclusion:

    UP System: best performing public university (over all as well)
    UST: Best performing private university

  • chico

    be respectful to others when giving your opinion. because everyone of us doesn’t have the right criticize a certain school if we don’t have any proven proof.

    One more thing, the behaviour of a certain student doesn’t reflect to that school where he/she belongs to. Its not the school’s problem (catholic or public or private) if the student doesn’t project themselves according to their school’s image.

    Let us work on how to improve our tertiary education. Its a sad fact that Philippines has the most number of tertiary institutions but only four were being recognized internationally.

    I dont belong to any Big 4 universities but for those who keeps on saying that it is only big 3, you guys think again.

    UP, AdMU, DLSU and UST are renowned internationally

    Ateneo, UST and USC (University of San Carlos in Cebu) were chosen to be corporate partners of Harvard University in the Philippines.

    Ateneo, La Salle and Santo Tomas were included in the schools awarded with 5 year autonomous status by CHED.

    Santo Tomas established linkages with Cambridge University in UK, I’m not sure with Ateneo and La Salle, any one knows?

    Forbes Asia Magazine includes UP, AdMU, DLSU, UST and UE as one of the best performing universities in Asia

    Edu Universal includes UP, Ateneo, La Salle, UST, USC and AIM (Asian Institute of Management) in the TOP 1,000 business schools in the world

    Indeed, there are BIG FOUR Universities in the Philippines:

    University of the Philippines System
    Ateneo de Manila University
    De La Salle University – Manila
    University of Santo Tomas – Manila

  • Marvi Aguilar

    I’ve been to DLSU Manila for MA, currently in Ateneo for PhD studies and my undergrad was in Xavier University, the Ateneo school in Cagayan de Oro City. I was able to attend some classes in UP last sem because my prof in Ateneo teaches the same subject in UP, and we sometimes have our classes in UP. I’m teaching in DLSU-Dasmarinas presently.
    So friends, I know about these schools.
    Each has its own strengths and weaknesses which everyone has discussed above. In the end, it all depends on the student. After receiving the course syllabus during the first meeting, if the student reads ahead of class religiously, it will no longer matter which school you are in, you’ll be smarter than the rest, and your teacher will know that when you speak in class. I should know, because as a college prof for about 10 years, I tend to grade students higher if they are able to show that they have read.
    Btw, if you guys (high school seniors) are tired of traffic, pollution and stressful life in the Metro, check out DLSU-D. I guarrantee you will not be dissapointed. Lush environment, affordable tuition fees, approachable teachers and staff members…. check our website http://www.dasma,dlsu.edu.ph

  • chillex

    ..yah ur right,, syang kung ndi nila mapapataas ang standard ng U.P

  • tigerpack

    The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines (or simply UST or affectionately, “Ustê”), is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and in Asia. and is one of the world’s largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found in one campus. UST is also the largest university in the city of Manila. Having the distinction as the only Pontifical University in Asia, UST is the only university, Catholic or not, to have been visited by two popes three times: once by Pope Paul VI on Nov. 28, 1970, and twice by Pope John Paul II on Feb. 18, 1981 and January 13, 1995.

    The University is composed of several autonomous faculties, colleges, schools and institutes, each conferring undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees, and the basic education units. Several degrees have been accredited by the Commission on Higher Education as Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development.

    The Patron of the University is St. Thomas Aquinas, while St. Catherine of Alexandria is the Patroness.

    Prominent Thomasians include saints, Philippine presidents, heroes, artists, scientists, professionals and religious figures, who have figured well in the history of the Philippines.

    The athletic teams are the Growling Tigers, members of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and are consistent winners of the Overall Championship.

    Foreign cooperation and consortia

    Royal Society of London (through the National Academy of Science and Technology)
    The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
    The Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
    Sweden International Management Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
    Cranfield University, United Kingdom
    Imperial College, United Kingdom
    University of Ulster, Northern Ireland
    University of Greenwich
    Maastricht University, The Netherlands
    University of Arizona, USA
    Centenary College of New Jersey, USA
    Alleghen University of the Health Sciences, Philadelphia, USA
    Medical College of Pennsylvania, USA
    International Association of Catholic Medical Schools, USA
    Gifu University, Japan
    Nippon Institute of Technology, Japan
    Sosozhia College, Osaka, Japan
    Asian Productivity Organization, Japan
    Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship, Japan
    Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation, Japan
    Kyung Hee University, Korea
    Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia
    La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
    Atma Jaya Catholic University, Jakarta, Indonesia
    Chonbuk National University, South Korea
    University of Bologna, Italy

  • tigerpack

    Thomasian Alumni Roster:

    Heroes

    ¢José Rizal
    ¢Gregorio Labayan Aglipay – first Supreme Bishop of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente
    ¢Baldomero Aguinaldo – (Bachelor of Laws), a leader of the Philippine Revolution.
    ¢Emilio Jacinto
    ¢Fr. Jose Burgos
    ¢Apolinario Mabini – staunch anti-imperialist during the American occupation
    ¢Antonio Luna
    ¢Rafael Palma
    ¢Marcelo H. Del Pilar
    ¢Claro M. Recto – senator
    ¢Pedro Abad Santos – physician and lawyer, anti-Japanese guerrilla in World War II
    ¢Jose W. Diokno – Secretary of Justice under President Diosdado Macapagal

    Presidents

    ¢Manuel L. Quezon – 1st President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, considered the 2nd President after Emilio Aguinaldo.
    ¢Sergio Osmena – 2nd President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
    ¢Jose P. Laurel – 3rd President of the Philippines, President of the 2nd Republic.
    ¢Diosdado Macapagal – 9th President of the Philippines, 5th President of the 3rd Republic.

    Chief Justices

    ¢Cayetano Arellano – 1901 – 1920
    ¢Victorino Mapa – 1920-1921
    ¢Ramon Avancena – 1925-1941
    ¢Jose Abad Santos – 1941-1942
    ¢Roberto Concepcion – 1966-1973
    ¢Andres Narvasa – 1991 – 1998

    Justices

    ¢Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez
    ¢Cancio C. Garcia
    ¢Renato C. Corona

    Government and Politics

    ¢Rey B. Aquino – (Doctor of Medicine) representative of the Third District of Pampanga.
    ¢Lito Atienza – (B.S. Architecture) Manila city mayor, 1998-2008.
    ¢Melecio Arranz – (B.S. Civil Engineering)
    ¢Jose Avelino – (Master of Laws) Senate president of the first congress.
    ¢Ruffy Biazon – (B.S. Medical Technology) representative of the Lone District of Muntinlipa City.
    ¢Isabelo delos Reyes – founder, Iglesia Filipina Independiente; labor leader during the American period and pioneer Filipino socialist
    ¢Harriet Demetriou – (Bachelor of Laws) – first female chairperson, Commission on Elections
    ¢Jaime Carlos de Veyra – resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
    ¢Henrietta “Tita” de Villa – Philippine ambassador to the Vatican.
    ¢Loi Estrada – (Doctor of Medicine) senator
    ¢Peter Favila – (B.S. Commerce) Trade and Insutry secretary of the Arroyo Government.
    ¢Raul Gonzalez – jurist and Justice secretary of the Arroyo Government.
    ¢Benito Legarda y Tuason – a resident commissioner of congress.
    ¢Joey Lina – (A.B. Economics 1975) former senator/cabinet member
    ¢Fernando López – (Bachelor of Laws) Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines for three terms, under President Elpidio Quirino (1949-1953), and Ferdinand Marcos (1965-1969 and 1969-1972)
    ¢Pablo Ocampo – a resident commissioner
    ¢Emmanuel Pelaez – (Bachelor of Laws) Sixth Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines.
    ¢Francisco Soc Rodrigo – (B.S. Education
    ¢Francisco Tatad – (B.S. Philosophy) senator of Eleventh congress
    ¢Victor Ziga – senator of the Eight congress

    Military and Policemen

    ¢Lt. Gen. Alberto Fernando F. Braganza AFP
    ¢Lt. Gen. Pedro Cabuay AFP
    ¢P/CSupt. Marcelo Ele (DSC) PNP
    ¢Col. Alberto(Boy) I. Gabriel MC (GSC) PA – (Faculty of Medicine & Surgery)
    ¢Cpt. Milo Maestrecampo (INF) PA – (Graduate School)
    ¢Lt. Antonio Trillanes IV PN – (UST High School)
    ¢2Lt. Franco Salvador Suelto (INF) PA (B.S. Psychology-2002) 1st UST Alumni who graduated from Royal Military College of Australia – June 2006
    ¢Brig.Gen. Vicente Ranjo Raval PC (Member of the first batch of Advance ROTC Cadets graduated in a precedent setting ceremony on March 1939)
    ¢P/CSupt. Manuel Tandiama Raval PNP

    Churchpeople

    Saints

    ¢St. Pedro Almato
    ¢St. Guillame Courtet
    ¢St. Domingo Ibanez de Erquicia
    ¢St. Lucas del Espiritu Santo
    ¢St. Vicente Liem dela Paz
    ¢St. Domingo Henares
    ¢St. Antonio Gonzales
    ¢St. Jose Ma. Diaz Sanjurjo
    ¢St. Thomas Hoiji de San Jacinto

    Churchpeople

    ¢Rev. Fr. Rolando dela Rosa, O.P.
    ¢Rev. Fr. Ernesto Arceo, O.P.
    ¢Rev. Fr. Tamerlane Lana, O.P.
    ¢Rev. Fr. Edmund Nantes, O.P.
    ¢Rev. Fr. Hilario Singian, O.P.
    ¢Rev. Fr. Regino Cortez, O.P.
    ¢Rev. Fr. Rogelio Alarcon, O.P.
    ¢Rev. Fr. Pedro V. Salgado, O.P.
    ¢Most. Rev. Teodoro Bacani, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P., D.D. PhD.
    ¢Most. Rev. Jose Salazar, O.P., D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Antonieto D. Cabajog, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Jose R. Rojas Jr., D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Oscar V. Cruz, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Pedro R. Dean, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Onesimo C. Gordoncillo, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Carmelo Morelos, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Orlando B. Quevedo, O.M.I., D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Ernesto A. Salgado, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Diosdado A. Talamayan, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Jesus B. Toquib, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Raul Q. Martire, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Nicholas M. Mondejar, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Miguel G. Purugganan, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Salvador Q. Quizon, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Deogracias Iñiguez, D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Jose R. Rojas Jr., D.D.
    ¢Most. Rev. Manuel C. Sobreviñas, D.D.

    Arts, Humanities and Science

    National Artists

    ¢Ernani Cuenco
    ¢Victorio C. Edades – painter, director of School of Fine Arts. Leader of the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns, leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
    ¢Carlos “Botong” Francisco – painter, professor, leader of the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns, leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
    ¢Nick Joaquín – writer and journalist
    ¢F. Sionil Jose – novelist
    ¢Ang Kiukok – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1954) visual artist.
    ¢Leandro V. Locsin – architect, and interior designer. Tanghalang Pambansa (Main Building), Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater), Philippine International Convention Center, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila Hotel, etc.
    ¢Bienvenido Lumbera – prizewinning poet, critic and dramatist.
    ¢Juan Nakpil
    ¢J. Elizalde Navarro
    ¢Alejandro Roces – Philippine Star columnist, essayist.
    ¢Ildefonso Santos
    ¢Rolando Tinio – poet, dramatist, director, actor, critic, essayist and educator.
    ¢Amado V. Hernandez – poet, journalist, novelist, playwright

    Literary and visual artists

    ¢Bayani Ray Acala – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising, 1996), member of Galerie Joaquin
    ¢Jun Alfon – (Bachelor of Fine Arts), member Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Tam Austria – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1954) painter, member of Galerie Joaquin
    ¢Angelito Antonio – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1962) painter of Filipino genre paintings.
    ¢Teo Antonio – poet
    ¢Eugenia Apostol – 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Journalism Awardee.
    ¢Arnold Molina Azurin – (Bachelor of Philosophy) poet, anthropologist
    ¢Manuel Baldemor – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1968) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Lito Barcelona – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Cirilo F. Bautista – poet, fictionist, critic and writer of nonfiction.
    ¢Norma Belleza – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Teodoro Benigno – journalist.
    ¢Charito Bitanga – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1975) member of Art Verite’ Gallery, Dean of PWU
    ¢Jose Burgos, Jr. – journalist, activist
    ¢Blanco Jose – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1955) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Carmelo Casas – architect, designed Church of the Gesu of Ateneo De Manila University.
    ¢Roberto Chabet – (Bachelor of Architecture) member of Art Verite’ Gallery, pioneer In conceptual art in the Philippines
    ¢Bonifacio Cristobal – one of the Thirteen Moderns.
    ¢Neal Cruz – Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist
    ¢Virginia “Gini” Cruz – animator, Finding Nemo.
    ¢Rina Jimenez-David – journalist, Philippine Daily Inquirer.
    ¢Jose “Joe” Datuin – artist, designed IP Seal (Intellectual Property Coalition), 2003 Gawad Pres. Manuel L. Quezon.
    ¢Lourd Ernest de Veyra – (AB Journalism) poet, songwriter, journalist; lead vocalist of rock band Radioactive Sago Project; member, Artists for the Removal of Gloria (ARREST Gloria)
    ¢Gene De Loyola – member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Tony DeZuniga – DC Comics and Marvel, drew X-Men, Spider-Man.
    ¢Ophelia A. Dimalanta – poet, critic, fictionist, and academician
    ¢Eric Gamalinda – poet.
    ¢Gernale Elmer – member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Rod Espinosa – comics creator, writer and illustrator, “Best artist” for the 2000 Ignatz Awards.
    ¢J. Neil Garcia – poet, literary critic
    ¢Lamberto Hechanova – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo – fictionist, critic, and writer.
    ¢Diosdado Lorenzo – professor, headed the School of Fine Arts, one of the Thirteen Moderns.
    ¢Lira Luis – first Filipino architect at American icon, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin since 1937.
    ¢Madarang Mariano – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1958) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Manolito Tolentino Mayo – member of Art Verite’ Gallery, sculpture and graphic artist.
    ¢Vicente Manansala – College of Fine Arts professor, 1951.
    ¢Francisco Manosa – architect, designed famous hotels and resorts, commercial establishments, and the Edsa Shrine.
    ¢Sofronio Mendoza – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Ricardo Montilla – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Jerry Navarro – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, 1951) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Galo B. Ocampo – College of Fine Arts professor. Leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
    ¢Romulo Olazo – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Ramon Orlina – (B.S. Architecture, 1965) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Jose Pardo – professor, architect, one of the Thirteen Moderns.
    ¢Mario Parial – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising, 1969) award-winnning artist
    ¢Rodrigo Perez III – (B.S. Architecture)
    ¢Ponciano BP Pineda
    ¢Jose Pedro Recio – architect, designed Church of the Gesu of Ateneo De Manila University.
    ¢Rene Robles – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1975) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Dominic Rubio – (B.S. Fine Arts in Commercial Arts) member of Galerie Joaquin
    ¢Rodolfo Samonter – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Juvenal Sanso – member of Galerie Joaquin
    ¢Rogelio R. Sikat – fictionist, playwright, translator and educator.
    ¢Aro Soriano – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
    ¢Edwin Tres Reyes – (College of Architecture and Fine Arts 1989) art director, member of Galerie Joaquin,
    ¢Lydia Velasco – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising) graphic artist, member of Galerie Joaquin
    ¢Bernard Vista – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) graphic artist, member of Galerie Joaquin
    ¢Oscar Zalameda – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery

    People in medicine and health professions

    ¢Dr. Francisco Duque III – (Doctor of Medicine) Philippine Secretary of Health.
    ¢Dr. Carmencita Reodica – (Doctor of Medicine) Former Philippine Secretary of Health.
    ¢Dr. Raul Fores
    ¢Dr. Tito P. Torralba
    ¢Dr. Hubert G.H. Wong
    ¢Dr. Vicky Belo
    ¢Dr. Rollo Chan Milante – (M.D 1986) Respected Eye Specialists.
    ¢Dr. George Garcia
    ¢Dr. Hayden Kho, Jr.
    ¢Dr. Willie Nacorda Lagdameo
    ¢Dr. Rosendo R. Roque – (2006 PMA, Most Outstanding Physician for Speciality/Subspeciality and Affiliate Societies)
    ¢Agnes Medenilla – (B.S. Medical Technology) PAMET (Philippine Association of Medical Technologist) President.

    Performing artists and people of the broadcast media

    ¢Jullie Yap Daza
    ¢Cesar Apolinario
    ¢Maki Pulido
    ¢Ali Sotto
    ¢Michelle Aldana – (B.S. Nursing) Miss Asia Pacific 1993
    ¢Archie Alemania – (A.B. Communication Arts)
    ¢Cher Calvin
    ¢Iza Calzado – (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
    ¢Robert Cena
    ¢Alma Carvajal-Concepcion – Miss International 1994 Semi-Finalist
    ¢Isay Alvarez
    ¢Sarah Christophers
    ¢Arnold Clavio – (A.B. Journalism) News Anchor
    ¢Ting-Ting Cojuangco
    ¢JC Cuadrado
    ¢Jessie Alice Salones Dixson – Miss International 1986 Semi-Finalist
    ¢Brenan Espartinez – (B.S. Commerce)
    ¢Charlene Gonzales – (B.S. Psychology) Actress, TV Host, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1994, Miss Universe 1994 Semi-Finalist
    ¢Sarah Geronimo – (UST High School)
    ¢Toni Gonzaga – (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
    ¢Kat Hermosa
    ¢Bridgette Inoferio – Model of the Year 2005
    ¢John Lapuz – (College of Education)
    ¢Angel Locsin – (UST High School)
    ¢Allison Lualhati
    ¢Jao Mapa – (B.S. Fine Arts)
    ¢Albert Martinez
    ¢Chynna Ortaleza – (A.B. Communication Arts)
    ¢Precious Lara Quigaman – (B.S. Nursing) Miss International 2005
    ¢Miriam Quiambao – Miss Universe 1999 1st Runner-up
    ¢Evangeline Luis Pascual – Miss World 1973 1st Runner-up
    ¢Piolo Pascual – (B.S. Physical Therapy) actor
    ¢Dennis Padilla – (A.B. Political Science)
    ¢Joanne Quintas-Primero
    ¢Polo Ravales – (College of Education)
    ¢Daisy Reyes – ¢Michelle Reyes – Miss Tourism International 2001
    ¢Eagle Riggs – (A.B. Communication Arts)
    ¢Dimples Romana – (Arts and Letters) UAAP courtside reporter, actress
    ¢Zorayda Sanchez – (A.B. Journalism)
    ¢Aiza Seguerra – (College of Fine Arts and Design)
    ¢Jennifer Sevilla – ( Faculty of Arts and Letters)
    ¢Ciara Sotto – (Conservatory of Music)
    ¢Ariel Ureta – TV host and sports buff
    ¢Eula Valdez – Liberal Arts
    ¢Nonoy Zuñiga – (Doctor of Medicine)
    ¢Callalily band members – Kean Cipriano, Aaron Paul Ricafrente, Alden Acosta, Lemuel Belaro – (Conservatory of Music)
    ¢Hale band members: Sheldon Gellada, Roll Martinez
    ¢Join the Club band members
    ¢”Don Henry” Henry Bolo – (A.B. Communication Arts) Radio Deejay, Sound Designer
    ¢Harry Santos – (Conservatory of Music)
    ¢Chester Medina – (College of Science)
    ¢Jane Zaleta – {Arts and Letters)

    Business People

    ¢Tony Tan Caktiong – founder and current Chairman and CEO of Jollibee, Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines award in 2004, also won the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year World in 2004.
    ¢Nina Aguas – Banker/Former Country Chairman of Citigroup Philippines.
    ¢Washington SyCip – founder of the Asian Institute of Management.
    ¢Alfredo Velayo- Co-founder of SVG Co. UST Alfredo Velayo School of Accountancy.
    ¢Lucio Tan

    Sportspeople

    ¢Bogs Adornado – basketball (Philippine Basketball Association 3-time MVP), Adamson University head coach
    ¢Rubilen Amit – pool player
    ¢Cyrus Baguio – basketball
    ¢Peachie Gayne Buan – volleyball, Ms. USTHS runner up, former cheerleader
    ¢Mary Jean Balse – volleyball , youngest player to be in the National Team at the age of 18, MVP Shakey’s V-League first season
    ¢Joan Botor-Carpio – member of the national team for 13 years now
    ¢Alfrancis Chua – PBA Sta. Lucia Realtors’ head coach
    ¢Kate Co Yu Kang – volleyball
    ¢Bal David – basketball
    ¢Rubie de Leon – volleyball
    ¢Aric del Rosario – basketball
    ¢Jethro Dionisio – RP’s top shooter
    ¢Dennis Espino – basketball
    ¢Rey Evangelista – basketball
    ¢Binky Favis – PBA Coca-Cola Tigers’ head coach
    ¢Gerard Francisco – basketball
    ¢Donald Geisler – taekwondo-jin
    ¢Tsomlee Go – taekwondo-jin
    ¢Pido Jarencio – present coach UST Growling Tigers, Assistant coach PBA San Miguel Beermen
    ¢Ian Laurel – volleyball
    ¢Christian Luanzon – basketball
    ¢Joyce Pano – volleyball
    ¢Roxanne Pimentel – member of the National Team for 13 years now and has won a lot of MVP awards
    ¢Iago Raterta – basketball, Ramp model
    ¢Antonio Siddayao – Dean of Filipino sportswriters
    ¢Siot Tanquincen – PBA Barangay Ginebra Kings’ coach
    ¢Recah Trinidad – sports analyst
    ¢Marlon Villarin – badminton player
    ¢Richard Yee – basketball

    Famous Thomasians

    ¢Ophelia A. Dimalanta
    ¢Teodoro Valencia
    ¢Zeneida Amador
    ¢Jose Syquia
    ¢Nina Aguas
    ¢Jose Rene Villa-Real
    ¢Francisco Eizmendi
    ¢Rebecca Añonuevo
    ¢Antonio Austria
    ¢Jose Guevarra
    ¢Felix Hidalgo
    ¢Josephine Acosta Pasricha – indologist
    ¢Jose Wendell Capili
    ¢Eric Gamalinda
    ¢Tony Tan-Caktiong
    ¢Alice Colet-Villadolid
    ¢Peter B. Favila
    ¢Gilbert Luis R. Centina III, OSA
    ¢Lourd de Veyra
    ¢Neal Cruz
    ¢Recah Trinidad
    ¢Emerita Quito
    ¢Florentino Timbreza
    ¢Manuel Dy
    ¢Romualdo Abulad
    ¢Magdalena Alonso-Villaba
    ¢Alfredo Pimentel Co
    ¢Sr. Delia Coronel
    ¢Rosemarie “Baby” Arenas
    ¢Florentino Hornedo
    ¢Francisco del Rosario
    ¢Bong Osorio
    ¢Commissioner Jose David Lapus
    ¢Arlene Maneja – Philippine Bar Topnotcher, 2002

    Professors

    ¢Zennie Aceron – Medical Technology Professor
    ¢Rodolfo R. Rabor – PASMETH President, Medical Technology Professor
    ¢Fortunato B. Sevilla III, Ph.D – Dean, College of Science
    ¢Rosalinda Solevilla, Ph.D – National Scientist Faculty of Pharmacy
    ¢Mafel Ysrael, Ph.D Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biolgy

    Honorary Thomasians

    ¢Rev. Eugene McGuiness (Doctor of Canon Law)
    ¢Rev. Cornelius Brenan (Doctor of Philosophy and Literature)
    ¢Frank Murphy (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Sergio Osmena (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Most Rev. Fr. Martin Gillet, O.P. (Doctor of Philosophy and Literature}
    ¢Aurora A. Quezon (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Andres Soriano (Doctor of Commerce)
    ¢Gen. Douglas MacArthur (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Manuel Roxas (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Rufino Cardinal Santos (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Carlos P. Romulo (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢King Juan Carlos de Borbón (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Duke of Gloucester Richard Walter George (Doctor of Fine Arts)
    ¢Joseph Cardinal Hoffner (Doctor of Humanities)
    ¢Victorio Edades (Doctor of Fine Arts)
    ¢Cesar Bengzon (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Andres Soriano Jr. (Doctor of Business Management)
    ¢Most Rev. Bruno Torpigliani , D.D. (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
    ¢H.E. Sebastiano Cardinal Baggio (Doctor of Canon Law)
    ¢Dr. Peter de Somer (Doctor of Medical Sciences)
    ¢Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Arturo Modesto Tolentino – (Doctor of Civil Law – meritissimus)
    ¢Jaime Cardinal Sin (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
    ¢Sir Knight Virgil Dechant (Doctor of Humanities)
    ¢Emilio T. Yap (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Metropolitan Damaskinus Papandreou of Switzerland (Doctor of Theology)
    ¢Archbishop Jose Cardinal Sanchez (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
    ¢Dr. Mah Soo-Lay (Doctor of Humanities)
    ¢Jose Cardinal Sanchez (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
    ¢H.E. Josef Cardinal Glemp, D.D. (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
    ¢H.E. Eduardo Cardinal Pironio (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
    ¢H.E. Eduardo Frei (Doctor of Political Science)
    ¢Dr. Chiara Lubich (Doctor of Theology)
    ¢Daisy Hontiveros-Avella (Doctor of Humanities)
    ¢Lucio Tan (Doctor of Commerce)
    ¢Tony Tan-Caktiong (Engineering)
    ¢UNESCO Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura (Doctor of Laws)
    ¢Grace Ramos Mangubat Chemical Engineer

  • tigerpack

    Yung post ko above ay para doon sa minamaliit ang UST.

    Sorry kung mahaba

  • Jaam.

    Guys, help me naman po.
    Im an incoming senior student.
    And ngayong bakasyon , im kinda thinking of what course ang kukunin ko.
    coz i have lots of interest.

    ung mom ko , UST ang alma mater niya ,
    doon , nagtake xa ng masteral and doctorate degree.
    so as expected, doon niya ako gustong pagaralin.
    bumili n nga sila ng pad sa likod ng uste. So dun ako magstay.

    After reading this blog , i got confused on what course i’ll take.
    My first choice is uste, balak ko nursing muna , then med.
    [ Dream Job is to be a doctor ].

    pero gusto ko kasi ung exciting at yayaman ako.
    lol.

    can you guys help me??
    Now im reviewing at MSA review center.
    Mageexam ako sa ADMU,UST,DLSU,UP,FEU.. ok naba yan?
    i think i’ll pass naman.

    thnaks. pleeease help. :) ))

  • Jaam.

    para nga pala dun sa nangaalipusta sa ust.
    speak for yourself. Andami mong sinabi.
    bakit matalino kaba?

  • chico

    uulitin ko lang po:

    be respectful to others when giving your opinion. because everyone of us doesn’t have the right criticize a certain school if we don’t have any proven proof.

    One more thing, the behaviour of a certain student doesn’t reflect to that school where he/she belongs to. Its not the school’s problem (catholic or public or private) if the student doesn’t project themselves according to their school’s image.

    Let us work on how to improve our tertiary education. Its a sad fact that Philippines has the most number of tertiary institutions but only four were being recognized internationally.

    I dont belong to any Big 4 universities but for those who keeps on saying that it is only big 3, you guys think again.

    UP, AdMU, DLSU and UST are renowned internationally

    Ateneo, UST and USC (University of San Carlos in Cebu) were chosen to be corporate partners of Harvard University in the Philippines.

    Ateneo, La Salle and Santo Tomas were included in the schools awarded with 5 year autonomous status by CHED.

    Santo Tomas established linkages with Cambridge University in UK, I’m not sure with Ateneo and La Salle, any one knows?

    Forbes Asia Magazine includes UP, AdMU, DLSU, UST and UE as one of the best performing universities in Asia

    Edu Universal includes UP, Ateneo, La Salle, UST, USC and AIM (Asian Institute of Management) in the TOP 1,000 business schools in the world

    Indeed, there are BIG FOUR Universities in the Philippines:

    University of the Philippines System
    Ateneo de Manila University
    De La Salle University – Manila
    University of Santo Tomas – Manila

    Read more: http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2006/10/26/top-500-worlds-best-universities/#ixzz0EM9Rhsf2&B

  • dolphin

    it saddens me whenever I read downgrading feedback coming from a fellow Filipino. Filipinos have so much to say against each other. For example, I’d read so many comments criticizing the English grammar of the writer, or the one who has just posted a comment. Another instance is comparing the local movies/drama to another foreign films, and then proceed to saying “hay naku walang kwenta ang Filipino movies”, and would even have the balls to say that other Asian actors are better looking than ours. Argghh.

    This is all I can say, we are lucky because in the Philippines we have a lot of prestigious schools. If we graduate from the top 4 universities and start looking for a job, we not only compete with those graduates, but we find ourselves competing against many schools. Say, you are a UP or La Salle graduate, and the other applicants are from Don Bosco or Mapua, then you can’t be assured that you’ll get the job. Because, we know the calibre of the latter schools, especially when it comes to technical courses.

    Let’s not downgrade our own. We are ONE. This attitude is the main reason why foreigners who come to our country are outrageously discriminating us. Simply because we look down on ourselves.

    Should we not be proud that despite the lack of budget for our education, we still hear news every now and then that students from far flung provinces give pride to our country. In fact, many students from public schools in provinces are able to pass UPCAT, and students who graduated with honors from private schools in metro manila fail.

    What I’m trying to say here is that, our educational system is still fair. As mentioned by those people who have posted their comments above ~ nasa estudiante pa rin ang success niya. If he studies hard and stays focus, then he will be rewarded with fair opportunities, regardless of the school he came from. Most companies now don’t put too much weight on the name of the school. They are after one’s ability.

    And why do we take this world ranking seriously by the way? Our graduates are still the most sought after workers around the world. May it be white or blue collar jobs. We possess the right formula to become successful in and outside of the Phils: God-fearing, humble, witty, highly analytical, detailed, optimistic, patient, educated, fast learner, creative. What other nationalities have these all in one body? Tayo lang ang ganyan!

    Try to think of it, pinakyaw na nga natin lahat. Do you guys realize that we produce one of the best workers in the world, such as: doctors, nurses, teachers, scientists/inventors, pilots, architects, engineers, IT, chefs, fashion designers, singers, seafarers,constructions workers, domestic helpers. Let’s all pull them out altogether. Gosh, the world business will be crippled. The economy will be senseless and life will be inutile without Filipinos.

    God gifted us with a good heart, high IQ, and skills, while our country has produced for us many excellent schools to nurture our wisdom and intelligence.

    We have everything. The only thing that we don’t have is the attitude of loving and appreciating the Filipino in us.

    Just sharing my views :)

  • chico

    errata

    “be respectful to others when giving your opinion. because everyone of us doesn’t have the right ” to” criticize a certain school if we don’t have any proven proof.”

    I’m from Letran by the way but I have so much respect from people who have studied in UP, AdMU, DLSU and UST. Indeed, in our society, they are much favored in JOB Fairs. Since we are in the season of job hunting, a lot of graduates of these 4 schools were hired already. and others were on waiting list.

  • http://ust.edu.ph tigerpack

    Autonomy and Deregulation
    In an effort to rationalize its supervision of institutions of higher learning, CHED has also prescribed guidelines for granting privileges of autonomy and deregulation to certain schools. According to the guidelines, the general criteria examined by CHED are an institution’s “long tradition of integrity and untarnished reputation,” “commitment to excellence,” and “sustainability and viability of operations.”

    Autonomous status
    Autonomous status allows universities to design their own curricula, offer new programs and put up branches or satellite campuses without having to secure permits, confer honorary degrees, and carry out operations without much interference from CHED. Aside from all host state colleges and universities and other chartered public universities, such as the University of the Philippines, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and Mindanao State University, a number of private schools have also been granted autonomous status. These include the following:

    5 years, 15 November 2007 to 14 November 2012

    Assumption College
    Ateneo de Davao University
    Ateneo de Manila University
    Centro Escolar University
    De La Salle University
    Miriam College
    St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City
    Saint Louis University,Baguio City
    University of St. Louis,Tuguegarao City
    University of Santo Tomas

    1 year, 15 November 2007 to 14 November 2008

    Ateneo de Zamboanga University
    Baliuag University
    Central Philippine University
    Holy Name University
    San Beda College
    Silliman University
    St. Paul University Manila
    St. Paul University Dumaguete
    St. Scholastica’s College
    University of San Carlos
    University of San Jose-Recoletos
    University of St. La Salle

    Deregulated status
    Deregulated status enjoy the same privilege as autonomy except that they must still secure permits for new programs and campuses.

    The following schools have been granted deregulated status:

    5 years, 15 November 2007 to 14 November 2012

    Ateneo de Naga University
    Jose Rizal University

    1 year, 15 November 2007 to 14 November 2008

    Adamson University
    Far Eastern University
    Manuel S. Enverga University
    Notre Dame University
    St. Mary’s University
    Universidad de Sta. Isabel
    University of Baguio
    University of the Cordilleras
    University of the East
    University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos

  • humhum

    —>And about this: “Education is not all about academics and campus activities.” If not, then what is it about. Computerized registration?

    –>>> this means than learning is not limited by the four corners of the classroom… UP offers a more varied options to students and does not spoon feed people on what to believe in…

    –>And the Ateneo has computerized registration, for your information. We just don’t get to do it at home for very logical reasons.

    –>> what kind of logical reason is that?

  • http://up.edu.ph maroon

    This article caught my attention, read carefully
    (source:http://filipinovoices.com/what-is-terribly-wrong-with-the-university-of-the-philippines,
    Written on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am | by blackshama)

    “The 100th year of the University of the Philippines is a time for a series of big parties, oblation runs, centennial lectures, a Big Dome Alumni homecoming, several theatrical extravaganzas and of course the Mother of all Lantern Parades to close the year.

    Not even a typhoon could stop the Alumni homecoming. But the only lowdown could be that UP once more failed to make it to the final four of the UAAP basketball tourney (Ateneo won!). Oh well we can look forward to the bicentennial for that.

    At the risk of being called as the centennial party pooper, I will have to dish out criticisms not of my own but that of an American professor that the UP invited to do a critique in 1947. The destructive war just behind it, UP under President Bienvenido Gonzales invited Professor Harley Harris Bartlett of the University of Michigan to critique the university, its priorities and the state of higher education in the Philippines. Bartlett an eminent botanist and Southeast Asian scholar; in his convocation address to the university, identified key areas that UP should focus, namely research and strengthening graduate programs . Bartlett believed that by doing so, the Philippines can kick start its development by laying the foundations of what we now call a “knowledge based economy”. Bartlett wanted a university that cuts across academic disciplines or what we now call as “interdisciplinarity”. Bartlett also envisioned a more international university.

    Bartlett noted problems that have bedeviled UP since 1908 and up to the present. He noted that UP was losing its best profs, the low professors’ salaries, its obsession with increased state subsidy, Malacanang’s meddling in the Board of Regents, its ungrateful alumni (who refuse to give generously), abuse of academic freedom, and of course, the lack of a research culture. Bartlett’s prescription was like that of corporate restructuring; make UP competitive, make sure the best profs stay and kick out the mediocre ones, get external funds, focus on science and technology, improve graduate programs and make the university more autonomous.

    Bartlett didn’t say it but from the context of the speech he really means to have a new UP charter. Even in 1947, the 1908 charter was oudated. If Bartlett were alive in 2008, he would wonder how come it took UP 61 years to have a new one.

    Bartlett’s criticisms were respectfully taken but largely were not acted upon. The Philippines was a prostrate nation and America exacted onerous conditions for aid. UP was cash strapped.It is understandable why UP started to lag behind US and European universities at this time.

    The professor’s critique is significant since UP’s weaknesses is also the weakness of Philippine higher education. Bartlett was livid in his critcism of the Bureau of Higher Education (the grandaddy of CHED) for giving university status to “diploma mills” that sprouted after the war. These private universities were given substantial autonomy and they did pirate many UP profs. Many of these “universities” offered only law programs and Bartlett was aghast that as a result, the Philippines would have an oversupply of lawyers. This would be a tragedy for the nation. If the nation were to succeed, Bartlett wanted an oversupply of scientists, engineers and good teachers.

    These diploma mills were unlike Santo Tomas, Ateneo de Manila, De La Salle and Silliman. These schools had good reputations as teaching colleges. Bartlett believed that they didn’t compete with UP but helped UP in its work. (How about that? Schools don’t compete but collaborate! Ateneo helps De La Salle and vice versa!)

    Bartlett then throws Filipinos the question. What is the value of the University of the Philippines to your nation?

    The fortunes of the Republic is mirrored in the fortunes of UP. And in this centennial year, it doesn’t look good. Bartlett writes that UP is really a barometer of our people’s committment to democratic ideals. That the elite fails to give generously to UP (and public education) really betrays their lack of faith in these ideals. Public education then as now is the best way for people to lift themselves out of poverty. It is the best way of empowerment. But Bartlett predicted that this won’t happen. He predicted the spiralling cost of fees as education became a profitable business. And in its centennial year, UP is guilty too. I have known students (kids of government employees of SSL grades 15 and below) who have to drop out since they can’t fork out the 21K a sem fees.

    Thus we have the anomaly that the people have private education as a first option (even if they have little means) then public if there isn’t any choice.

    As for the teaching problem, Bartlett noted the anomaly that there were few assistant professors since many of them left UP. Today there are departments with one or two assistant professors and a lot of senior tenured professors (and a lot of instructors who have no postgraduate qualifications). These top (or bottom) heavy departments (and they are many of them in all of UP’s constituent campuses) with their frustrating politics tend to drive the juniors out of the campuses. This reduces the university’s competitiveness since it is the junior professors that churn out the best research and most innovative teaching.

    The College of Science in Diliman is one of the few exceptions. Its professoriate is composed of all PhDs many of which are world class in their fields. The junior to senior professor ratio is respectable. The college is not exempt from the problem of attracting newly minted and young PhDs. The PhDs that were sent overseas in the 1980s and returned are now in mid-career as associate professors and professors. In 10 to 20 years we could expect some if not many to seek early retirement. Thus there is a need to attract young PhDs to the faculty. The science professors are experts in their fields but many fields have only one or two PhDs. We need teams of experts if we want to launch the Philippines into a science and knowledge based economy as Ateneo’s Father Nebres pointed out in his centennial lecture.

    Despite these signs of progress which are uneven. UP has difficulty attracting new and young PhDs to staff its colleges as assistant professors. In some cases, a department in one UP campus has no choice but to “poach” a professor from another UP campus where the politics has become unbearable. This shows the dire straits the university is in. Also academic freedom has been abused and even Bartlett noticed this. Academic freedom has been made an excuse for lousy teaching and research. In his centennial lecture, Randy David defined the real sense of academic freedom and this includes profs showing up for class prepared!

    UP may have to address its own way of doing things and its structure. It has to institute reforms to make the university competitive and in an academic community with petrified ideologies, we can expect that this would be met with strong resistance. I believe that the kind of nationalism that pervades the UP ethos is retrogressive. The idea of the university never limited itself to a certain class or nationality despite the sectarian origin of universities. Universities are meant for all who qualify for admission. If UP wants to be a University for Filipinos, it has to be a university for all, even non-Filipinos.

    Reforming and reorienting UP may take a decade or even hundred years. The 2008 Charter gives the opportunity and the difficulty. President Emerlinda Roman, I believe is keenly aware of these. The work does not end with the centennial year and Roman’s term, it will continue with her successors. Thus we have to pay tribute to UP’s American founding presidents, Murray Bartlett, and Guy Potter Benton, and also to its first Filipino president, Ignacio Villamor. These gentlemen faced gargantuan challenges which are essentially what Emerlinda Roman faces today.

    The UP needs a real peer review. It has invited its outstanding alums and academics from other Philippine universities to give their critique like what Ateneo’s president did. But we have to remember that what ails the UP in many ways ails other universities. That’s why I believe we have to take seriously the international university ratings where UP never got into the top 100. While the methodology of these surveys isn’t perfect, it reflects to a large extent how competitive the university is.

    When Bartlett gave his lecture, the Republic was young and even when faced with the ravages of war, it had optimism. Will the celebrations of the centennial provide the optimism that matters, or is this ephemeral?

    Also can the UP still have the sense and objectivity to invite an American professor to give it peer review

  • cempire

    The 20 Outstanding Students of NCR is out:

    3 from Ateneo de Manila, 3 from FEU, and 3 from CEU.
    DLSU, Assumption and St. Scholastica has 2 each.
    UPD, UST, PUP, UE, and St. Paul Q.C. has 1 each.

    Congrats!

  • cempire

    UP will never improve immensely as long as it keeps its “we’re number 1 forever” belief.

    For UP to make dramatic development, it has to RECOGNIZE the FACT that it NEEDS improvement.

  • http://ust.edu.ph tigerpack

    Only 4 RP schools among Top 200 Asian universities
    KATRINA ELAINE ALBA and KATRINA LOUISE FRANCISCO, GMANews.TV
    05/12/2009 | 09:50 PM

    MANILA, Philippines – Four Philippine schools have made it to the Top 200 Asian Universities list of the Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd. (QS.com) for 2009.

    Leading the Philippine schools was the University of the Philippines (UP), which shared No. 63 spot with Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee of India, Osaka City University of Japan and Universitas Gadjah Mada of Indonesia.

    De La Salle University (DLSU) was 76th, Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) was 84th, while the University of Santo Tomas (UST) shared 144th spot with Nanjing Agricultural University of China.

    Japan had the most number of schools in the list at 58, including 10 in the top 20 ranks.

    South Korea was next with 46 universities, of which three were in the top 20, while China had 39, including two in the top 20.

    Taiwan had 15; India, 11; Thailand and Indonesia had 8 each; and Malaysia, 6.

    Hong Kong also had only six, but four were in the top 20, three of which occupied the 1st, 2nd and 4th slots.

    Singapore had only two universities in the list, but both were in the top 20 slots.

    Occupying the Top 10 slots were:

    1. University of Hong Kong;
    2. Chinese University of Hong Kong;
    3. University of Tokyo (Japan);
    4. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HK);
    5. Kyoto University (Japan);
    6. Osaka University (Japan);
    7. KAIST – Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (South Korea);
    8. Seoul National University, South Korea;
    9. Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan);
    10. National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore and Peking University (China).

    For the complete list, check http://www.qs.com.

    Results of the first QS.com survey was officially released on Tuesday.

    Managing Director Nunzio Quacquarelli said the results of the Asian University Rankings focus on regionally relevant measures of excellence, with the top performing universities distinguished not only by quality, but also by high productivity of research, compared to their regional peers.

    While the Philippine universities were way below the rankings, QS Managing Director Nunzio Quacquarelli had this to say: “Philippines universities have performed well, with high recruiter review scores. These results make study in the Philippines an attractive option for international students studying abroad,”

    Quacquarelli said QS based the first ever top Asian universities list on regionally relevant measures of excellence, selecting schools noted not only for quality, but also for high research productivity compared to the institution’s regional peers.

    The ranking of Asian universities used to be done yearly by Asiaweek, a Hong Kong-based English newsmagazine, which folded up in December 2001 due to a downturn in advertising revenues.

    Subject rankings

    When it came to the 2009 Asian university subject rankings, University of the Philippines (UP) rose to the 12th spot under Arts and Humanities, while ADMU, DSLU, and UST got the 19th, 44th, and 55th slots respectively.

    Under Life Sciences and Biomedicine, UP was 47th, ADMU was 52nd, DSLU was 79th, and UST was 85th.

    The Social Sciences list placed UP as 22nd, ADMU as 28th, DSLU as 51st, and UST as 75th.

    In subjects under Information Technology & Engineering, UP ranked 63rd, ADMU was 64th, and DSLU was 79th.

    Under Natural Sciences, ADMU took the 24th spot, UP got the 32nd, UST got the 94th, while DSLU placed 97th.

    The THE-QS 2008 world’s top 500 universities rankings had raised eyebrows when ADMU overran other Philippine schools in the top 500 list by rising from somewhere between 401st and 500th in 2007 to 254th, edging out UP which ranked 398th in 2007 and fell to 276th the next year.

    DLSU and UST ranked 415th and 470th respectively.

    UP officials earlier doubted the survey’s credibility, since the organizers refused to disclose where it acquired the data used, thus making the methodology “problematic.”

    Officials also revealed the “business side” of the survey where QS sold its various services to help universities improve rankings.

    On the other hand, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) refused to comment on the rankings, pointing out that Chairman Emmanuel Angeles, who also presides over the UP Board of Regents, was out of the country.

    QS research chief Ben Sowter said “the advantage of regional rankings is in the richer picture we can create when comparing universities at a regional rather than global level, through the inclusion of additional factors.”

    Sowter added that the shift to a regional focus proved to be significant, “The position of institutions in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore was to be expected, but the stronger performance of South Korean institutions in contrast to the world rankings suggests a strength known in the region that has yet to be fully acknowledged globally.”

    QS.com, which conducted the Times Higher Education-QS University Rankings, is the world’s leading information specialist in the higher education sector. – GMANews.TV

  • cempire

    Ateneo is once again the Asian Universities Debating Champions. 4 Asian Titles in a span of 6 years. Ateneo Debate Society is truly worldclass. The team is currently number 8 in the world and number 1 in Asia.

    Congratulations too to the 3 students of Ateneo who made it to the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines. Other students in the list were 2 from DLSU, 2 from FEU, 1 from UP Diliman, 1 from Assumption, and 1 from FEU.

  • nora aunor

    WALA PONG KWENTA ANG TALINO KUNG PURO PAGYAYABANG LANG ANG GAGAWIN AT HINDI MARUNONG MAKIPAG KAPWA TAO.

    TSAKA PO MAGYABANG KUNG KATULAD KAYO NINA EINSTEIN AT GALILEO NA KAHIT PATAY NA, MAY INIWANG LEGACY SA MUNDO.

    KUNG WALA, HUWAG KALIMUTANG MAGING HUMBLE!!!

    PINAPATAY NA PO NGAYON ANG MAYAYABANG.

  • Klong-Klong

    Hindi gauge for intelligence ang proficiency sa English. Buisness oriented lang talaga ang mga “bagay-bagay” kaya siya promoted ng media at mga gobyerno around the world. World Market, Globalization etc., etc…. Anyweeeeeeeeiiii according TIMMS naman, most schools that top math, science and etc. are never usually English speaking countries.

    (isa pang)Anyway, to Mabini, actually karamihan ay kebs lang sa sitwasyon. bitter lang daw mga Atenista dahil di sila pumasa sa UPCAT. de, joke lang. Congrats to Ateneo kung nagtop sila sa THES-QS

    Yun lang. Balik na ako sa pagsearch ng list of GE subjects sa Google.

  • jah

    tama si nora aunor!
    patayin ang mayayabang!

    sobrang baba ng ranking ng mga universities sa pinas,
    ang number 1 univ pinas naungusan pa ng ibang univ galing sa india…
    dito natin makikita ang di magandang estado at sistema ng edukasyon sa pinas.

    nakakalungkot talaga…

    ung mga taiwanese, korean at chinese, atat lang naka grad at trip makamura kaya dito satin nag-aaral, di nila narerealize mas maganda standard ng education sa kanila :( di nila alam kung anong mawawala sa kanila pagdito sila nag-aral

  • http://pup.edu.ph ashlars

    This forum was created to exchange views regarding the site owner’s concern about the tertiary education. It’s a sad fact that it became a battle ground of school bashing and trash talking.

    Those people who claim that they are a graduate of one of the so called “big 3 universities” were posting comments as if they didn’t study in those prestigious universities. Kindly act according to your school’s image, make your alma mater be proud of you. I know for a fact that UP, ADMU and DLSU train their students to be morally upright citizens of the country. Our country does not need arrogant people. You were given a chance to study in those universities, treasure it by setting an example and not by degrading other people. We may belong to different schools but we are all Filipinos.

    It’s a sad fact that in our neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia, their government is investing large amount of funds in upgrading their educational system. Among South East Asian countries, Singapore is outstanding in regards with their education system. In our country, out of 1,000 students who enter Grade 1, only 120 will finish college. The 880 students will drop out along the way. (Philippine Statistical Yearbook 2007) Mind you people, out of those 120 people who can finish college, only 5 of them came from the poorest of the poor. Education in the Philippines is becoming a privilege and not a right. So please be thankful that you were able to graduate from college and not degrading other people.

    Enough of assuming things regarding other universities, especially if you can’t support it with real facts; like what you are doing with other universities that you didn’t enroll. First with UST, enough of making assumptions with its academic performance and students, It’s a fact that UST is not the country’s top rank university but still one of the best. Being the country’s fourth best university is not bad. If the so called “Big 3 universities” does not exist, it will be the country’s top university.

    UP, ADMU and DLSU maybe the country’s premiere universities, but still not comparable to those Ivy League institutions in the US; Oxford and Cambridge in the UK, please don’t be that confident enough about your school. In the recent international rankings of world’s best universities, our own universities ranked poorly. Some critics may claim that some rankings are questionable but still it reflects how our government is investing in the education sector of our country.

    According to CHED, there are over 2,016 registered institutions of higher learning in the Philippines. It’s the biggest number in the South East Asian region. Our country has 1,494 private universities and colleges as well as 522 public universities and colleges. So, being in the top 20 in the country is something that is very remarkable to a certain institution. However, the present number of our higher learning institutions is too much on the number of students in the country. Meaning, some schools that are diploma mills should be abolished because they hinder the progress of our country’s higher education system.

    Speaking of the recent ranking of the top 20 universities in the country, it shows that more universities in the province are performing well than the universities in NCR. I have to congratulate St. Louis University in Baguio City as the country’s top provincial university in the third spot behind UP Diliman and UST respectively. As a matter of fact, St. Louis University garnered a number of CoE’s and CoD’s from CHED while FEU (Far Eastern University – Manila) doesn’t have any CoE and CoD status from CHED. Can we say that St. Louis University is better than FEU? I also have to congratulate the University of San Carlos in Cebu, Silliman University in Dumaguete and Mindanao State University for their outstanding academic performance. They are proofs that quality higher education can be found in selective provinces throughout the country.

    UST was branded as the country’s top university in terms of board exam results in the recent ranking of the PRC. UP System got an 85.7% over all passing rate followed by UST with 80% over all passing rate. UP Diliman participates in 20 licensure examinations; UST participates in 19 licensure examinations while ADMU participates in 3 licensure exams and DLSU participates in 7 licensure exams. PRC administers 49 different licensure exams from technical to health science courses. Meaning, we can say that UST can claim its dominance in the licensure examinations among private universities.

    UST and DLSU are tied with the most number of CoE’s and CoD’s among private universities. Both school’s have 16 (each) recognitions. On the other hand, San Beda College is one of our country’s good institutions of higher learning. But please be reminded that the Dominicans helped the Benedictine Monks in establishing Colegio San Beda in 1901. In recent history, San Beda College seeks help to UST Museum of Arts and Sciences regarding the establishment of San Beda’s own museum.

    Some non Thomasians even wondered why despite UST’s long history, it was only in the twentieth century that they expanded into a full pledged university. According to a historian from the National Historical Institute of the Philippines, during the Spanish era, UST was prohibited by the government to offer various courses since the Spaniards had this belief that if Filipinos were given so many options of courses to take up to. They might end up becoming more intelligent than the Spaniards and ignite war against them. It was only during the American period that they start to offer various courses since the Americans are more open minded than the Spaniards.

    I’m not a Thomasian myself so maybe some of you are wondering why I know so much about UST. I’m a history professor at the PUP College of Arts in Santa Mesa, teaching history in the AB History program of the college. It’s just that it suddens me if someone degrades UST despite being the country’s fourth best university. How about those schools behind UST in the academic performance? What if someone said that CEU is the best university in the country? Would you react violently? Kindly know the word RESPECT and HUMILITY. The reason why our country is not progressing is because Filipinos doesn’t practice HUMILITY and RESPECT to one another. If you don’t have anything good to say, just stop posting immature comments. Act like an educated person.

  • Anthony Bartido

    I totally support Vincent, It is a fact!

  • Anthony Bartido

    to Cempire:

    Do your research, don’t be naive.

  • Viva Tomasina

    Ano basehan mo dyan? Ang taas ng passing rate namin sa board exams. We’re the best pati pagdating sa Nursing. Stupid!

  • Viva Tomasina

    I totally agree, Vincent. Thanks. You spoke for the whole Thomasian community. God bless!

  • http://noel-casurra1216.hi5.com/friend/p418957734--Noel_Casurra--html Noel Casurra

    How come the University of the Philippines dropped to 398? May I know the criteria set when they determine the rankings? I think the data given by the World University Rankings are opinionated. I have the chance of working with people from the east to the west part of the globe for working overseas nearly 10 years now and should I say, my education, technical and communication skills, are at par or even better than of those people who came from those top 50 countries mentioned above. I am proud to be a Filipino.
    .-= Noel Casurra´s last undefined ..If you register your site for free at =-.

  • cempire

    TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION – QS WORLD UNIVERSITIES RANKING 2009 is out!

    Ateneo De Manila University – 234th

    University of the Philippines – 262nd

    De La Salle University – 400-500

    University of Santo Tomas – 500-600

    Since the beginning of this world survey in 2005, only these 4 Philippine schools consistently made it to the list. Interesting to note that Ateneo is number 1 in the Philippines for 2 years now, even when UP officials vehemently denied participating in the survey.

    2005

    UP
    ADMU
    DLSU
    UST

    2006

    UP
    DLSU
    ADMU
    UST

    2007

    UP
    ADMU
    DLSU
    UST

    2008

    ADMU
    UP
    DLSU
    UST

  • Carmela

    I’m not sure if people still read this post, but I’ll take my chances.

    I’m a graduating HS student deciding which university to go to. I passed: UP- BA Broad Comm (waitlisted) BA Film (accepted)
    ADMU – AB Communication
    DLSU – AB Communication Arts BS Business Management (LIA-COM)*

    *In DLSU, I plan to just take the LIA and just take an MBA after

    Help, I’m really confused and need advice. I’ve narrowed it down to UP and DLSU because they offer better course programs. Personally, I want to go to La Salle but we live in QC, near Katiunan.

    That’s all. Thanks

  • http://feature-ism.blogspot.com/ Rosa

    Hi. I suggest u go to UP XD

  • PUP tanglaw ng bayan

    Oo nga bakit lage pinagpipilitang ng Uste na my big 4? ako kaya pag pilitan ko kya my big 5

    THE TOP 5 UNIVERSITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

    1. UP
    2. ADMU
    3. DLSU
    4. PUP
    5. UST

    HAHAHAHA ANG KOKONTRA MY BULATE SA PUWET AHHA

  • http://a sam

    UP
    ADMU
    LASALLE
    UST
    =)

  • http://asetyhsh.com sam

    UP
    ATENEO
    DE LASALLE
    UST

  • pink

    Naks, big 4 daw o LOL! Big 3 lang.

  • kaye

    Obviously, with such crab mentality, you are not from UP or Ateneo. I can see that you are an ateneo fan.

    You have no right to say that UP failed in forming values because you have no pertinent knowledge to say that! You have no idea on how UP profs teach their students and must be a UP student to know how our profs teach us to love and sacrifice for our country.

    In that matter, you might not deserve to be an Atenean. If Ateneo is, the closest competetor of UP, their students must be atleast prudent on what they say.

    Only an Iskolar ng Bayan can know what UP has really to offer! Remember that, before you say anything else, you don’t know anything yet

  • the wise man

    bakit pinipilit ang UST ? To all UST students out there, just admit it. You enrolled in UST because you did not pass the entrance exams of Ateneo, La Salle and UP. That means UST students have low IQ.

    Wag na kayo magpost ng pagkahaba habang alumni roster nyo dahil 300 yrs ago pa yan. Kayo yung pinakamagaling 300 yrs ago dahil wala pang BIG 3. To think kaya nasasabihan na bobo ang mga taga UST kasi yung entrance exam nyo kahit grade 5, makakapasa.

  • Dahlia

    Wiseman,

    Re: UST

    Low IQ? Proof?

    I passed the entrance exams of UPLB, ADMU, DLSU, and UST. I chose UST due to financial+personal problems.

    Bobo mga taga UST?

  • cempire

    Ateneo is Philippine’s top university in World Rankings for 2008 and 2009 and is likewise the leading local university in the Asian Ranking for 2010.

    UST has now overtaken La Salle in 3rd place in the latest Asian ranking edition

  • mig

    .wag nga kau,, pagdating sa utak, mas magaling pa rin ang ust sa iba dyan,, di porke madali ang entrance eh bobo ung nagtake nun,, yeah,, we don’t have the bests, but we produce the best,… wag niyo kami minamaliit… may utak kme,, kau meron????

  • kenshin

    ASIAN UNIVERSITIES RANKING 2010: (TIMES HIGHER)
    (philippines)

    admu – 58
    UP – 78
    UST – 101
    DLSU – 106

    WORLD:

    admu – 234
    UP – 262
    UST – 392
    DLSU – 409

  • kenshin

    ASIAN UNIVERISTIES RANKING 2010: (TIMES HIGHER)
    (philippines)

    admu – 58
    UP – 78
    UST – 101
    DLSU – 106

    WORLD:

    admu – 234
    UP – 262
    UST – 392
    DLSU – 409

  • GaniC

    So, it Is true that the ranking a school gets is in proportion to the amount of data that the school gives to Times…

  • cempire

    The result of the QS World University Ranking 2010 is out.

    The current list of the top 200 institutions features the following universities in the top 10:

    1. UNIV. OF CAMBRIDGE
    2. HARVARD UNIV.
    3. YALE UNIV.
    4. UNIV COLLEGE LONDON
    5. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECH.
    6. UNIV. OF OXFORD
    7. IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
    8. UNIV. OF CHICAGO
    9. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECH.
    10. PRINCETON UNIV.

    The performance of the Philippine Universities for 2010. (not in the list but as featured in their respective QS profiles)

    ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY – 307 (from 234)
    UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – 314 (from 262)
    DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY 451-500 (from 401 – 500)
    UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS 551 – 600 (from 501-600)

    Performance of Philippine Universities per subject indicators:

    ARTS & HUMANITIES

    UP – 126
    ADMU – 196

    ENGINEERING & IT

    UP – 271

    LIFE SCIENCES & BIOMEDICINE

    UP – 147
    ADMU – 221
    UST – 269
    DLSU – 292

    NATURAL SCIENCES

    ADMU – 132
    UP – 216

    SOCIAL SCIENCES

    UP – 173
    ADMU – 204

    Cambridge ousts Harvard. UP and ADMU narrow the gap but both drop together with DLSU and UST in the ranking table. DLSU takes back 3rd spot as Philippines’ top universities.

  • cempire

    US News and World Report cites Ateneo de Manila University as ranked 50th in the Best Universities in Asia and Midde Eastern.

    Ateneo is the sole Philippine University to make it to the top 50 in the region.

    http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/worlds-best-universities/2010/09/21/worlds-best-universities-asian-and-middle-eastern-.html

  • http://www.yahoo.com coda

    In abroad those who graduate from UP are the ones who get immediate recognition. At the local job hunting scene, there are companies that would want to hire only the graduates of Ateneo, Dela Salle, UP and UST.

    Intellectually, the students from these universities are the ones who are ready to compete with the rest of the world and locally they are the ones who are given priority. I’m not a graduate from these four universities and I did have my own share of experience that people treat you differently when they find out that you matriculated from this Big Four. As someone I know would used to say there are only three universities in the Philippines- UP and the Big Three, The Others and God Knows Where. In other words if you didn’t get your education from the Big Four, you don’t stand a chance.

    But then, does it matter now if you graduate from these top caliber schools? What if a person isn’t born with all the intellectual capacity expected of him? Is intellect the only way to succeed or does the choices a person makes in his life matter more? What if the person isn’t born with a silver spoon?

    In this country where only those who could afford those horrendous tuition fees and those who are privileged to exist in those few elite circles, they are the ones who could easily carved their own niche. Few people who are able to gain entrance in Ateneo, La Salle, UST and UP are the ones who are given the opportunity to shine.

    The way I see it, in the conversations and discussions of the intellectual and the elite culture in the Philippines, those who didn’t graduate from the Big Four do not qualify and quantify to the development of the nation- they are hardly mentioned but then what about those millions of Filipinos working abroad whose struggles and success ensured the survival of the nation? Nurses, engineers, teachers, doctors and other professionals, even domestic helpers? And those millions who still chose to serve here despite the difficult economic conditions? Were they all graduates of the Big Four? Did the names of their schools matter when they applied for their respective jobs? Or is it through their determination, dedication, ingenuity and initiatives that they were able to get to where they are?

    So we do have a problem with the quality of our education that stems from the inefficiency of our own government and the incompetence of those who are supposed to make education accessible to all. We do really need to work harder in order to find better ways of improving the logistics of our educational system. For now I think that the problem doesn’t stem only on the corruption of our government but with the way the elite and the less privilege think of each other and treat each other.
    I mean does this make me a lesser person because I am not a product of the Big Four?

    I think that there’s an even bigger problem here. It’s not only poverty, it’s not only crab mentality- it’s called discrimination and that bias attitude. Again as I see it and even experienced it, there is this exclusive club of measuring success and intellect according to what is perceived by those who are from the Big Four.

    It’s not that I am griping against those who entered these prestigious schools but the majority of the country’s population didn’t come from here and yet they are alive and well, with a sound mind and willingness to accomplish many things.

    In these difficult times, the question is do you what it takes to serve your country? Is your character beyond reproach? Those are the things being asked and expected. Are you strong and sane enough to handle and withstand the unpredictable turns of life?

    I know many people who didn’t graduate from the Big Four and they are all leading successful and productive lives. They are those you get to meet everyday but what is it that makes them different- simple- the DESIRE, THE DEDICATION, THE DETERMINATION and their DECISION to be better.

    In the words of my Alma Mater, WINNERS ARE MADE NOT BORN.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_YBQVQ5R25GARFVK5GWJPDBGTHE Nick Go

    for your information mr. wiseman, i passed the UPCAT last two years ago in my first choice campus which is the univeristy of the philippines-manila and for your information also, the UP-M has the highest upg cut-off score. I also passed the ACET and DLSUCET but still chooses the University of Santo Tomas because of the values they imbued to their students and the highest quality education they offers. Who are you to say that UST students doesn’t have the brains? think first mr. wiseman. “Ang latang walang laman, puro ingay lang ang alam kaysa sa latang puno ang laman”

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000016416459 Ira Ballesteros

    gosh nora full pledged thomasian ka na! so proud! :) )

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_NPJNN334LJTQ4UOECGFEGCE5J4 John Z

    Please update this. UST now ranks higher than DLSU

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