ADMU? DLSU? UP? UST? etc–which school to go to, given the options

January 12th, 2009 by Sexy Mom · Viewed 39906 times · 407 Comments

You might be interested to read this: Making a Decision

I have been receiving requests for advice on which school to go–Ateneo or La Salle or UP? at least for these three schools. Sometimes people ask advice for UST, too, the school where I took my college (BS Medical Technology) many years ago. UST has proven for many years to be good with the Sciences, but the other schools, I guess are also already catching up.

I have written on Ateneo or UP, the options and the experiences I went through with my children, and that includes experiences when my daughter decided to take up Law in the Ateneo.

Here are two links for those who have Ateneo and UP as choices:

Ateneo or UP? One Last Take

Ateneo or UP?

If you have gone through this dilemma before, why don’t you share your experiences in this blog–so that students or parents can learn from your experiences. If you have thoughts, you may also course them through this blog.

Example: One parent, Serious Mom, asks: “my son would like to take up computer engineering course in college. He passed both Ateneo and La Salle. You have any advice on which school should he enroll?”

It pays to learn from each other, though of course, the decision is entirely yours and your parents’. It is your future (for students) and those of your children (for parents).

Dear Readers, Plurk buddies, Twitter friends, Friends, your two-cents’ worth would be much appreciated.

Just a request–please do not attack schools. Make your comments as objective as possible.

You might also be interested to read this: Making a Decision

Tags: School, ACET, UPCAT, etc

407 responses so far ↓

CooCoo Trinidad // Jan 12, 2009 at 12:22 pm

Hi Ms Dine, CooCoo here. here are my thoughts:

1. Always wanted to go to Ateneo, passed the exam but no moolah to go there. It was my first choice because I wanted to take up Law and it’s Ateneo for crying out loud.

2. UP was ok for me except that it was not as appealing as Ateneo. During the past few years I was working, I met some Maroons along the way, and they were, and still, some of the most impressive people I have met

3. I have been a Thomasian ever since ( Gold Loyatly Award, been there since Kinder ). One thing that UST offers is that it instills adaptablity to its students. You have your As, Bs, Cs, and sometimes D classes there. They now have a better campus than before, and I believe that they have better facilities now as well. But me talking about UST will bbe biased, hehehe

4. Never liked La Salle. Sorry.

Hope I helped…Ü
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yolynne // Jan 12, 2009 at 12:46 pm

I guess it would be better if you let the student-to-be, immerse himself/herself on the community of the school maybe even for a day or two. We usually feel it if we fit in the school. You also have to think of the travel time from home to school, which in my opinion should not be more than half an hour. If it does, then ask the kid and the parents if both are prepared to get a dorm. It do helps, if you finish from whichever top schools mentioned. Job Recruiters usually notes that they prefer them over those that came from less known universities and colleges.
Winston // Jan 12, 2009 at 12:51 pm

it always depend on what course you plan to take. hmmm..

in your example, since the son wants to take up computer engineering, i recommend sending him to dlsu. hehehe. ateneo’s not that good yet in engineering sciences, sad.

but if the kid’s still confused, go to Ateneo! hehehe. *biased*
Joan Pinon // Jan 12, 2009 at 1:15 pm

Hi Sexy Mom!

As a Professor, my advice for future freshmen is visit all the campuses, immerse in it, feel the environment, look at facilities, depending on the course of your choice if it is up to your satisfaction. Look at their mission, vision, goals. See if you will be proud if you graduated on that school?

Look for schools that could make you well rounded, expose you to the REAL world. Some private schools make students so “protected” from realities of life.

Schools have their own culture, see for yourself if you want to have that culture/training that you will recieve.

For me its not the parents’ choice but the student’s because they are the one who will spend their time there for 4 or 5 years.

So that when they encounter difficulties they will own up to it for it was their choice and no body else. I encounter students not caring if they pass or fail or even learn because their parents were the ones who chose the course or the school and its a shame.

Hope this helps
mari // Jan 12, 2009 at 2:00 pm

I’ve attended both DLSU and UP. I think the choice of school entirely depends on the course the child will pursue.
LetsGoSago.net // Jan 12, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Yeah, depends on the course the student will take; but generally UP if u want ur kid to have the independent and open-minded culture. (obvious na galing UP ung nag-comment) =)
Daddy-o // Jan 12, 2009 at 2:35 pm

Ms Dina, my daughter passed the ACET but under AB Pol. Sci. Is it still possible for her to request for a “Change in Course” at this stage. Her first choice is Management and 2nd choice is engineering. We were hoping you can share your experience on this. What do we have to do to make the change?

Sexy Mom: My son did just that in Ateneo. He requested for a change of course–there is a process to follow, it is in the website. He got approval to change course from BS Management Engineering to an Applied Physics Course. In the end, he enrolled in UP–Statistics. He shifted to Applied Physics and is now in 3rd year.
Edgar // Jan 12, 2009 at 3:25 pm

i’ve been enjoying your blogs. keep it up.

btw, do u have any personal feedback/research about University of Asia and the Pacific located in Ortigas?

thanks.
steph // Jan 12, 2009 at 4:26 pm

Ms. Dine, thank you so much for posting this blog about which school to go to given the options.

To the parents out there, can I ask for your advice?

I passed the 3 entrance examinations (still waiting for UP). I passed the Lia-Com program of DLSU (BS applied corporate management, ba organizational comm.); in ADMU i got accepted in BS Management (though i’m planning to change course to MIS if ever I enroll there); and in UST (bs medtech). I really like my course in la salle, it combines business and communications, but as others would say Ateneo is Ateneo talaga. An atenean has a higher chances of employment daw compared to a lasallian. Plus, ateneo is my drean school ever since. But part of me also wants to be a doctor someday and my course in UST is really a stepping stone towards achieving that goal. I don’t want to take risk in shifting to a science course in ADMU because their science courses are not proven yet. But taking up medicine would take a long time plus the tuition fee is expensive although my parents are willing to finance that. (i come from a family of businessmen, but we’re just in the middle class)

I don’t know what to do… My parents are very supportive as to whatever path I’ll choose. But I don’t want to regret my decision someday. Your replies would really help me decide. thank you..
pax // Jan 12, 2009 at 5:05 pm

ms. dine, is there a chance for me to get in Ateneo through recon or appeal? your reply will be much appreciated. thanks.

Sexy Mom: Hello, Pax, here, take a look at this link: http://dine.racoma.com.ph/family/what-to-do-if-you-fail-acet/

good luck
roselle // Jan 12, 2009 at 5:32 pm

Ms. Dine, I’ve only taken the ACET and the UPCAT. I passed the ACET, and i’m still waiting for the upcat results. I was originally planning to take up accountancy, so my first choice in UP is Bs BAA (Business Administration and Accountancy). Ateneo doesn’t have an accounting course, so i opt for their bs management program and got accepted. Now, I’m confused on what would be a better school- ateneo or up. I’ve wanted to go to UP ’cause that’s the premier state university, and it offers the course I want, but I’m scared because they say marami daw aktibista at mga rallyist, mga people against sa government at marami din daw pong mga fraternities..

Meron po ba kayong maiaadvice?
Daddy-o // Jan 12, 2009 at 5:33 pm

My advise to that intelligent aspirant who passed the 3 exams: Go for the course nearest to your heart where you would truly excel and would make a difference not only to you but to the rest of humanity. Decide on which school later, it would be easier for you.

Do not confuse yourself with the schools… frankly they are all excellent institutions!!!
Daddy-o // Jan 12, 2009 at 5:38 pm

PS. Ang galing ay nasa tao, wala yun sa school….always remember that. The question is…saan ka magaling…isn’t it?
anne // Jan 12, 2009 at 6:16 pm

Actually, I passed 6 of the 7 schools that I applied for. U.P ung 7th. hehehe… If Pumasa po ng U.P, I’d love to be there. And if not UST is a really good school for my choice of course…
lynnea // Jan 12, 2009 at 7:35 pm

try reading school guides magazine for some *guides* in dilemmas. lol. i’ve seen that ateneo, up, miriam, feu, and ue are those schools na suited for my course (International Studs)… unluckily, i did not pass acet, and i didn’t take test in miriam college. so ayun.

medyo malaki din naman ang naitulong sakin nung magazine na yun. medyo mahal nga lang, Php200. not bad kung madami pang magccollege sa family
Prince // Jan 12, 2009 at 9:35 pm

Hi!

I passed ADMU and DLSU, but i don’t know which university to enroll, i want Computer Engineering course and also Lia-Com. any advice to which school i should enroll? PS: I want a school where i can have more social life.
Prince // Jan 12, 2009 at 9:37 pm

Hi!

I passed ADMU and DLSU, but i don’t know which university to enroll, i want Computer Engineering course in ADMU or Lia-Com in DLSU. any advice to which school i should enroll? PS: I want a school where i can have more social life.
jolen // Jan 12, 2009 at 11:49 pm

some comments made about UP

1. UP is not only the premier state U in the country, it is the best university in the country… the only pinoy university that made it to the top 100 in asia if im not mistaken.
2. Its greatest assets are (a) quality of its students (b) quality of its faculty
3. Aside from academic execellence, it also embraces independent learning, critical thinking and academic freedom
4. The very reasons of the author for wanting one of their sons to go into UP is what i really admire in this universiy. It exposes you to all facets of life and all sorts of people you will encounter after you graduate. It encourages you to be independent. It teaches one humility and adaptability. I guess you can’t learn that when you have a school that protects you so much.
5. Studying at UP is not a prize u claim for yourself because you’re good, but rather it’s a privelege given to only a few people. Just a reminder, the cost of UP education is at par, if not higher than ateneo or la salle’s. It is just seemingly lower because the rest of the fee is subsidized by government/taxpayer’s money.
Riza // Jan 13, 2009 at 1:24 am

Hello Ms.Dine…I’ve been visiting your site for like 3 weeks and I’ve read many postings here. I really want to thank you for the advices…Grabe they’re really helpful talaga..

I just wanted to ask lang po kung what courses magagaling ung following schools:
UP
Ateneo
La Salle
UST

Nacoconfuse po talaga ako kung anong school po ung magaling sa science courses especially po ung pre-med ones.

Your answer will greatly be accepted…anyways..thanks po talaga..
More power to you and God bless po…
Daddy-o // Jan 13, 2009 at 9:36 am

For MS Riza:

UST and UP are the schools that have been in the medical sciences field for ages, i dont think anyone would argue on this…. student pa si Dr. Jose Rizal may UST na di ba?… why not dig into that premise, do more research and compare… of course I am not saying that the other schools are not ok.

Which school has a higher percentage of board passers in medicine, med tech, paharmacy, physical therapy…etc? I think you should consider that too… if you are really looking at quality of graduates.
serious mom // Jan 13, 2009 at 11:33 am

To Daddy-o:

Your comments are so objective. May i ask for your opinion on which college has a better computer course? My son’s friends passed both Ateneo and La Salle and most of them chose DLSU. I personally like the overall environment and culture of ADMU.
How should i advise my son? thanks in advance!
Hanban // Jan 13, 2009 at 3:15 pm

Oh wow. I only took exams from UP, UST, ADMU and DLSU. Sadly, I didn’t pass ACET, but I got into my first choice in DLSU which is European Studies. And just today, I learned that I got into my first choice in UST which is Asian Studies. My only problem would be the UPCAT results since UP really is my dream school, and I don’t care that my course isn’t science-related to which UP is known for. GO UP! I’d join frats if I had to. But nah. I bruise easily.

Go maroon!
Hanban // Jan 13, 2009 at 3:17 pm

And to Lynnea, anong title ng magazine yung about sa universities? Thanks.
Daddy-o // Jan 13, 2009 at 4:07 pm

I find it very important to know what your son thinks about all these.. it may be that he has already made up his mind and you are on the “same side”.

But if he is on the “other end”, then lobbying begins!

Why is he more inclined to study on the “other end” any way? Barkada is there na ba?, closer to home…prestige ba ang dating, more impressive than the other schools, …etc… then perhaps empathize.

Then tell him what you think and what you feel about (your) preferred school… but be “subtle” lang about it..walang brasuhan.

In the end, tell him na it is his choice, and you we will respect his decision, assure him that any which way, you will support him 110%…all the way!

You might be surprised about the outcome of this lobbying later…Good Luck!!!
Daddy-o // Jan 13, 2009 at 4:58 pm

Serious Mom…any which way…. your son will always prove that he made the right decision.. diba? Any which way..panalo po!
Leo // Jan 13, 2009 at 9:24 pm

Hey!

I have a trouble of choosing between ADMU or DLSU
My course choice is Management in both schools, where should i study?? they say ADMU has a better reputation and better job opportunities. Any advice?
ESTELA // Jan 13, 2009 at 10:53 pm

ms dine ive been reading this blog and i noticed some people keep on saying that science courses in ateneo are not yet proven to be that excellent, is that true, what is their basis?pardon my ignorance… i have a daughter who is a 2nd yr bsece in ateneo she gave up her up slot then. well there no negative feedback with regards to the school. and now my son passed his dlsucet mech engg , acet bs environmental science, ustet ece or mech engg , still waiting for upcat results. he wanted the ateneo but wants his course in la salle. we really need advice. thanks.
0035186 // Jan 13, 2009 at 11:40 pm

Hi!

Should I take mechanical engineering in DLSU
or
Should I take applied physics with applied computer systems in ADMU?

hmm…
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serious mom // Jan 14, 2009 at 10:41 am

Thanks Daddy-o. My son is as confuse as I am in choosing which school to attend. He likes ADMU better but most of his friends will be attending DLSU, that’s why he would like to know if DLSU is really a better choice in pursuing a computer course.
Daddy-o // Jan 14, 2009 at 12:14 pm

Both schools are topnotch institutions, you can never go wrong!
christine. :) // Jan 15, 2009 at 4:41 pm

hi. I’ve been reading some of your blogs, they’re really helpful. Thanks.

May I just you guys a question?
–Which do you prefer: BS Management Engineering (ADMU), Human Biology (DLSU), Accountancy (UST), or Economics (UST)?

I’m really having a hard time. We’re still waiting for the UPCAT results.

I really really want to go to Ateneo. :]
Flitch // Jan 15, 2009 at 7:45 pm

UP is UP. No questions about that.
katrina // Jan 15, 2009 at 10:46 pm

hello!
uhm..
i want to be a doctor..
and im not sure which premed course should i take.
im a senior.
ive passed ateneo with 100tf. my course is health science.its an honors program.if i go there i have to stay in a dormitory since i live in makati..and i dont want to wake up soo early just to go to school.my aunts and uncles like here better.
ive also passed ust.my course is nursing.i guess i wont have to stay in a dormitory if i go here.
im still waiting for upcat results.my mom and dad studied there.and also some of my relatives.they said its the best university in the philippines.but im scared of rallies and all that stuffs in up.my course is nursing.up manila.but i know its really hard to pass nursing in up so im considering public health.my second campus there is diliman but my mom told me that if i ddnt pass up manila but pass diliman.id rather go to other schools but not up diliman.
la salle.i never want to go there.sorry.
after the premed course. my parents would like me to continue medicine in the usa.
so which is the best school for me?
im really confused.
theyre all sayang..
they are like the best schools here in the philippines..
i never thought this would be really hard..
i need ur advice.
pls help me..
thanks a lot

<33katrina
monica // Jan 16, 2009 at 1:55 am

hey katrina!
i also want to be a doctor. haha!
but i’ve already decided my premed. :p
i just wanted to share what my physics teacher told me. he told me that if i want to pursue medicine, take BS-psychology instead of BS-biology because psych is ‘lighter’. Anyway, he added, if you go to a medschool, it makes no difference whether you finished bs-psychology or bs-biology since you’ll be studying the same thing…

just wanted to share. haha!

goodluck!

**PS: i also do not want to go to la salle. )
steph // Jan 16, 2009 at 1:25 pm

Hi Katrina and Monica! Just wanna join the group. I wanna become a doctor rin ksi someday..hehe.. But I’m also having doubts whether to continue with that path or choose the other side of the road. I also passed ADMU and DLSU eh.. Management sa ADMU and BS Applied corporate management BA organizational comm sa DLSU (lia-com nla). (not science courses because during that time, my dad doesn’t want me to study med in the future. mtagal daw ksi eh. hehe)And I also passed UST, I chose BS MedTech because according to my aunt, the subjects daw kasi na meron sa medtech ay uulitin lang niu sa med proper. kaya by the time daw na nasa med proper ka na, hindi ka na masyadong mahihirapan.. But if I were you katrina and decided ka na talagang magmed, I’d choose ADMU’s health sciences, sayang naman ksi ung scholarship.. Many would have wanted that slot and the scholarship. But if you really want excellence and makapasa ka sa first choice mo sa UP, go for UP. They’re known for their excellence in that field. And besides, hindi pa daw kasi proven ung standard ng science courses sa ADMU eh. Anyway, you must be super intelligent to be able to pass those courses. Mahirap ring makapasok ng nursing sa UST eh, sa dali ng exam, parang dapat perfect ung score mo eh. hehe.. And I’d have to agree that they’re all sayang. I’m feeling that way rin kc ngayon… Still waiting for UP…
monica // Jan 17, 2009 at 8:33 am

yeah.. sabe ren ng family dentist namin sa amin, UP or UST daw talaga pag med courses. :p

pag halos pareho ang pag-aaralan sa medtech at med proper, eh di ala nang thrill. xD joke lang! )

anyway, undecided din ako… konte. )
yricka // Jan 17, 2009 at 12:05 pm

Ms. Dine. I have been reading your blog entries. And I am so thankful for your updates. You’re such a great help.

But I need more help. I passed ADMU,DLSU and UST. Sadly, I wasn’t able to pass UP as of today.

here’s my blog entry. hope you could help. thanks.
http://akciry18.multiply.com/journal/item/16/DECISION._ADMU_DLSU_or_UST
katrina // Jan 17, 2009 at 9:21 pm

ayan pasa q sa up manila..

san n ko ngaun?

san aq kukuha ng premed??

help po

:C
Morse // Jan 18, 2009 at 9:32 am

UPCAT lang and entrance exam na kinuha ko nung 4th year highschool ako. Sabi ko, pag di ako pumasa sa UP, mag pari na lang ako.. buti na lang pumasa ako!

Dahil sa UP na yan, nakapag aral ako sa Japan (6 years!). After Japan, 2 years sa Costa Rica, then Spain, Sweden and Germany for another 2 years.

Now, I am living my dream as a UN Official based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Utang ko sa UP at sa “bayan” ang lahat ng ito. Kung di ako pumasok sa UP bilang “iskolar ng bayan,” baka NPA na ako sa ngayon…sa taas ba naman ng tuition fee sa ibang school…pero balita ko, mataas na rin ang tuition fee sa UP. With that, I won’t be surprised kung bakit mas mga kabataan pa rin mamumundok.

Sa dami na ng school na pinasukan ko lalo na sa ibang bansa, iba talaga ang academic experience ko sa UP.

Nung nasa UP ako, maka 3 lang ako sumisigaw na ako! Although mas marami naman akong 1 kaysa 3…

And advice ko sa mga pumasa sa UP- minsan lang itong pagkakataon! Huwag niyong sayangin, pag pinalipas niyo yan, di nyo na yan mababalikan. At once na pumasok kayo (sana lahat kayo…), wala nang atrasan! Ika nga ng mga taga UP- kung hindi ngayon… kailan pa?

Para naman dun sa mga di pumasa sa UP, pwede pa rin kayong mag transfer sa UP, basta’t ang average niyo ay above 2. Check niyo sa UP Registrar kung ilang units yung required credits na dapat natapos niyo bago kayo maka transfer (33 units yata nung time ko).

At para sa mga iba nag napakag decide na papasok sa ADMU, La Salle or UST, just do your best in your chosen field of interest. Pwede pa rin naman kayong mag MA or PhD sa UP later on!

Pero ang pinaka importante sa lahat, alam nyo kung ano ang gusto niyo sa buhay.

O siya, last na to:

If it’s about love, use your brain…

If it’s about studies & future career, use your heart…

Yan ang advice ng lolo ko sa akin noon…
joshua // Jan 18, 2009 at 3:24 pm

i think UP is the best choice. it exposes students to an independent and critical way of life. though certainly ADMU overtook UP’s position in the THES-QS World Ranking, the reputation of an “Iskolar ng Bayan” is – and will always be – respected.

UP, Ateneo, La Salle, and UST are good schools though – its up to the student’s way that will determine whether he/she can survive any of those four schools… (who knows maybe Harvard is your calling?.. hehe)
Hanban // Jan 18, 2009 at 8:36 pm

Hay grabe naman… I will do my best in UST so I can transfer in UP Diliman! Superduper dream school ko talaga yun. I remembered that I even prayed FIVE times during the exam. Ngayon, naniniwala na akong walang Diyos na naaawa saking tamad. Wahaha. Basta college ka naman na eh. Yun na yun.

BTW, sinong gustong magsponsor sakin sa DLSU? Pramis, di ako magtatago sa utang ko. Hahaha!
Hanban // Jan 18, 2009 at 8:37 pm

Kakainspire naman ng nangyari kay Morse! Wow talaga. Ganun pala kapag sa studies. Gamitin ang puso. Wahaha. Well said.
Ayei // Jan 19, 2009 at 11:30 pm

I am a Loyal DLS Student and I think the other school too are good schools like the UST which we all known is good at science courses field and DLSU-HSI is cathing up with them too. Well best of luck to those parents who are still planning what school is good for their children and will be a big help for the future of their children.
Skylar // Jan 20, 2009 at 8:00 am

I would go to San Beda. Need I say more? Class and cultural heritage is the name of the game.
raizza // Jan 21, 2009 at 3:07 pm

up to now. ndi ko pa rin alam ang gusto ko tlgang course..

i passed, Ateneo, DLSU and UP..

my family is telling me to take law.okay lng pero ndi ako gnun ka committed.

i would like to take up medicine someday pero ndi ko pa rin alam..

gusto ko mag interior or mag European studies..kc un ang hilig ko..so i really dont know what to do..

advice?
katrina // Jan 21, 2009 at 8:20 pm

heyyyyyyyy

still im confused on which college to go to

T_T
J. // Jan 24, 2009 at 3:18 pm

I think, in general (i.e., not course specific), when it comes to…

Alumni Connection:
#1. ADMU, DLSU, UP (tie)
#2. UST

Quality of Incoming Freshmen:
#1. UP
#2. ADMU, DLSU (tie)
#3. UST

Quality of Graduates:
#1. ADMU, DLSU, UP (tie)
#2. UST

Faculty:
#1. ADMU, DLSU (tie)
#2. UP, UST (tie)

Facilities and Laboratories:
#1. DLSU
#2. ADMU
#3. UST
#4. UP

Social Diversity:
#1. UP, UST (tie)
#2. ADMU, DLSU (tie)

I hope this posting helps the still-undecided ones out there. Thanks!
Joan Pinon // Jan 27, 2009 at 3:56 pm

Hi SexyMom!

My son, Lorenzo will take the entrance exam at UPIS, Sana Makapasa

It is our preference to give him a chance to study in UP. My husband too is planning to take his masters on UP Open University
efren john buno // Feb 19, 2009 at 1:50 pm

SA U.P. NA LANG PO
ASTIG yata D2…
Mark // Feb 25, 2009 at 11:10 am

DLSu is the best!!!

Pinagpalit ko ang UP sa DLSU!!!

Mas naniniwala kasi ako sa DLSU!!!

Sulit ang tuition!!!
zita // Mar 7, 2009 at 6:33 pm

if you are interested in business courses, or Lia-com courses or engineering, i would suggest DLSU. If in line with medicine, U.P. or UST. Regarding humanities and social sciences, ADMU or UAP(university of Asia and the pAcific).

-this is according to my diversified circle of friends (from different schools)
byanka // Mar 12, 2009 at 10:50 pm

umm..
nkapasa p aq sa ADMU, DLSU, and UST.
sa ADMU course ko BS BIO..
sa DLSU Physics Pre-Med..
at sa UST Nursing..
but my UPG is good for reconsideration for UP-Manila..
i wanna be a doctor in the future..
which school is best?
Zothoz // Mar 13, 2009 at 8:09 pm

I chose DLSU over ADMU and UP. DLSU is the best in its business and computer courses, especially business courses. DLSU, ADMU, and UP graduates are almost equal in the real world, and it all just depends on the person from then on. My advice would be just to choose which school you are most comfortable and able to develop in.
MOMASWELL // Mar 22, 2009 at 12:43 am

Hi,

I suggest you choose only among the 3 of the best, UP, Ateneo and La Salle.

UST is also a good school however, a place for reject students.
Mr med tech // Mar 24, 2009 at 6:42 pm

Sorry, but UST is not a place for reject students. In fact, if you failed 9 units which is only 2 subjects in other course you will be kick out and not to be admited in any program in ust. It is very difficult to transfer due to limited slots.
Ribet. // Mar 30, 2009 at 10:30 pm

I passed the ACET, UPCAT, DLSUCET and USTET.

–ADMU: BS Management Engineering
–UP DILIMAN: BS Biology
–DLSU-M: Human Biology
–UST: Accountancy and Economics

I chose Ateneo. Kasi, in my POV, pinakachallenging ang ME. ) yun lang. I love challenges.
momaswell // Apr 1, 2009 at 11:44 am

MR MED TECH,

let me correct you, ” will be kickED out” po. Failing 9 units? you must be kidding. My cousin had failed 11 subjects in UST but he was able to graduate.

Why dont you ask the majority of HS students?
As well, most of the working class know that UST is the place for UP-ATENEO-LA SALLE and even UAnP flunkers.

Why choose UST if you pass Ateneo, La Salle or UP?? It is very obvious that there arent so many smart graduates from UST. Most Thomasians are either dumb or average students (except for those who are pursuing medicine who probably came from UP- ATENEO-LA SALLE as well).
dwayne // Apr 7, 2009 at 7:52 pm

to momaswell:

Just another very elitistic stereotyping from someone who believes in the delusion that all the students of their league are absolutely, perfectly and 100% smart.

Passing the entrance tests is one thing – a metric to belong, but it doesn’t necessarily gives you the right to play God sorting out the so-called rejects as what you claimed. Because come board exams (which is a far more greater metric of a student or the real life itself) gives you the premises that your school is not always on top.

I will not argue about you having class, being rich but you don’t own all the brains in the world. As if walang bobo sa La Salle, UP and Ateneo sinama pa ang UAnP.

OT: Sige lahat na ng nag-aaral dun matalino, pero dapat pag board exams top 1-100 galing sa schools nyo ha tsaka 100% passing rate in all aspects.
MR MED TECH // Apr 8, 2009 at 8:24 am

A talaga? Good for your cousin. Anong course ba ng pinsan mo? In the UST FACULTY OF PHARMACY (Pharmacy, MedicalTechnology, Biochemistry). Very strict sila pagdating sa failure, 52 kmi nung 1st yr 49 nung 2nd yr and 44 ngayong 3rd yr. Ganun din alam ko sa ibang colleges like nursing, rehab science and also accountancy. Ano ba course ng pinsan mo?
undecided.senior. // Apr 14, 2009 at 11:00 am

Hello! I am an incoming senior who will be reviewing for the UPCAT, ACET and DLSUCET.

May I just ask, Ateneo has been my dreamschool ever since but I really wanted to take something like the LIA-COM of DLSU.

Is there something similar to that in Ateneo? I can’t just decide on one major course since I have so many interests.

For now , I am interested in the LIA-COM : AB Communication Arts and BCS Legal Management of DLSU.

If LIA-COM in Ateneo does not exist, is it possible to take both AB Communication and BS Legal Management at the same time?
lunacris // Apr 14, 2009 at 7:27 pm

UST will always be a good school to consider, no one is forcing you to believe that. According to CHED and PRC. UST was ranked as the top performing private university in terms of board exam performances with 80% total passing rate next to UP System with 85.7% I think.

If you guyz dont want to believe, research on it. use the power of the internet.

UST may not be the best institution in the land but still one of the best.

Thomasian graduates are either dumb or average?

Wow,

so these people are average pala,

Notable Alumni

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
lunacris // Apr 14, 2009 at 7:39 pm

UST was ranked as the best performing private university by CHED and PRC with a total passing rate of 80% next to UP System with 85.7% I think.

I believe konting respeto po sana, kasi if you claim na graduate kayo ng either la salle or ateneo at ganyan kagaspang yung choice of words niyo, parang hindi kayp galing sa mga schools na binangit ko

dumb at average lang pala sina,

Archt. Leandro Locsin – National Artist for Architecture

Tony tan caktiong – CEO of Jollibee Foods Corp.

Honorary Doctorate Gen. Douglas McArthur

Dra. Vicky Belo

Dr. Francisco Duque – DOH Secretary

Four Presidents:

Manuel Quezon

Sergio Osmena

Diosdado Macapagal – bar topnotcher

Jose P Laurel

Nick Joaquin

Alredo Velayo – one of the founder of SGV Co. the country’s leading auditing firm

and many many more

konting respeto po sana
lunacris // Apr 14, 2009 at 7:44 pm

I’m sorry po kung nagpost ako ng mahaba,

huwag po sanang basta basta nagpopost ng isang bagay na hindi pinag iisipan.

I believe, yung may ari ng blog na ito ay graduate ng UST

RESPECT PO GUYZ
'langhiya ka momaswell // Apr 23, 2009 at 2:17 am

momaswell?(I think it’s better if you choose another name, ‘momaswell’ doesn’t suit you)

matatawag mo ba ang sarili mo na mom.
i would never want to have a mom like you!

eh pati pala c rizal reject?

ah, alam ko na, baka napasa mo yung UP, Ateneo, at La Salle pero bumagsak ka sa UST! wahahaha..

people like you really disgust me..

both my parents, my uncles, aunts.. they’re all graduates of UST and each are now respected doctors of our country. and I’m not even from UST but from UP.

eh san ka ba nag aral o nag-aaral?
summa cum laude ka ba?
dakdak nang dakdak kasi eh, ‘kala mo kung sino.

sexy mom, I’m really sorry for this.
lunacris // May 4, 2009 at 6:07 pm

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

This CHED article speaks for its self
Gahaman Sa Pera // May 5, 2009 at 2:44 pm

I personally think that DLSU is the best school ever because I came there hahaha! But I’m planning to take up my Masters Degree in Business (MBA) at either AIM Asian Intitute of Management or The Ateneo or AGSB Ateneo Graduate School of Business..
maroon // May 7, 2009 at 7:19 pm

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
katrina // May 7, 2009 at 8:44 pm

may tanong po ulit ako

bakit po ba inaaway ng mga taga up diliman ang mga taga up manila?
lunacris // May 13, 2009 at 10:53 pm

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

Email this | Email the Editor | Print | ShareThisMANILA, 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
moreschool // May 21, 2009 at 11:00 pm

UST is a good school but not comparable to UP , the Ateneo or La Salle.

I was not surprised even the dumbest people in my HS – San Beda got admitted by UST and evenutually graduated with flying colors.

Even on our workplace, UST graduates are known to have low I.Q.
momaswell // May 21, 2009 at 11:05 pm

to langyakamomaswell,

please watch your words and acknowledgemtn. It only shows the kind of nurturing you acquired from UST. What do you mean respected doctors are from UST? oH WELL, look at Hayden Kho…
lalala // Jun 1, 2009 at 2:15 pm

to momaswell:
you’re stereotyping and narrow-minded. you don’t have what it takes to study in UST with that kind of thinking, girlfriend :p
tigerpack // Jun 1, 2009 at 5:59 pm

according to momaswell

its too obvious that the person is just bitter to UST. I dont really know what his anger against UST is coming from,

make sure you graduated from UPIS. its ONLY San Beda. (oops, you started it.)

I’m really but I’m just defending UST.

No offense
these people are dumb according to momaswell:
Wow,

so these people are average pala,

Notable Alumni

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
shawl // Jun 1, 2009 at 6:23 pm

Even if you’re a product of a good school or university. No one has the right to degrade other schools and its alumni.

Immoral acts of a single alumni doesn’t mean that all alumni’s of that school behave the same.

All schools have Immoral graduates. Even Harvard University graduates shares the same output.

Having a LOW I. Q. is given to all schools. There is no such school wherein all students are intelligent. For instance, those who passed UPCAT still didn’t finished their college in UP due to their poor academic performances.

They transferred to FEU, Mapua, CEU, San Beda to name a few. But its okay, thats the reality of life.

In the workplace, there are also brainless employees who came from that school in katipunan, taft and ortigas.

When making comments, make sure its a civilize comment. Don’t even tell that you’re a college graduate if your post is very uneducated.

Please be reminded that the owner of this thread is an alumna from UST

INTELLIGENCE IS USELESS WHEN RESPECT IS GONE.
shawl // Jun 2, 2009 at 9:03 pm

errata:

alumni’s is incorrect

alumni is plural already

sorry for the mistake
marronwhy // Jun 4, 2009 at 5:00 pm

naku UST pa. e dyan nabagsak mga classmate ko na hndi gifted. karamihan kasi ng mga competitive UP at Ateneo o LaSalle lang napunta.

yung mga wa-UTAK pumupunta sa UST.
shawl // Jun 4, 2009 at 9:52 pm

Too bad that there are people who claim that they are alumni of these well known universities but their brains are very NARROW MINDED and CLOSE MINDED.

Now, I really don’t know if they REALLY are graduates from those well known schools.

They dont have the idea that if they post negative comments from a certainb school by using a username that will trace their school color. They will create an impression that people coming from that school are nothing but arrogant people.

You also degrade your school when you degrade another school. Because the readers of these site will think that you are a good example on how students from that school looks like.

And sorry to say but competitive people can be found in every school.

Intelligence of a person isn’t base on were the person studied. Its not just an insult for one school but the rest of the other higher learning institutions.

When posting a comment, include facts and not perceptions. that will just create an impression on how shallow the person is when he/she argues.

Professional Regulation Commission and Commission on Higher Education will not conduct a study without basis.

A 5 year study based on Board exam result average:

1.University of the Philipines-Diliman
2.University of Santo Tomas
3.Saint Louis University
4.University of the Philippines-Los Banos
5.Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan)
6.Ateneo de Davao University
7.Ateneo de Manila University
8.Silliman University
9.University of San Carlos
10.Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Tech
11.University of the Philippines-Manila
12.De La Salle University-Manila
13.Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
14.University of the Cordilleras(Formerly Baguio Colleges Foundation)
15.University of Negros Occidental
16.Mindanao State University
17.Polytechnic University of the Philippines
18.Mapua Institute of Technology
19.Central Mindanao University
20.Adamson University

Im proud to say that my school is on the lucky 13th spot. Not bad for my school. And I will make sure that I will watch my actions and behave like a true educated person and not by posting baseless and senseless comments. The nerve disrespecting the owner of this thread.
dwayne // Jun 4, 2009 at 10:47 pm

You have a point there shawl. Some of the posters here believe in the absolute belief that you are either dumb or hopeless unless you’re part of those elite schools. That is one of the factors that holds Philippine education back. Well wake up and be open-minded please. I certainly know that us, Filipinos have so much talents not only enclaved in the premises of Ateneo, UP or La Salle.

OT: I’m not bitter. Actually I’m not part of their league because I believe Stanford is way better than their so-called delusional Big 3 or Big 4.
marronwhy // Jun 5, 2009 at 12:01 pm

ched board exams ang basehan nyan. kung merong nursing sa lasalle o ateneo. malamang top 2 and 3 sila.

sa dami ba naman ng puedeng iboard sa ust like medtech, nursing, etc.
wala namang puede board sa ateneo kundi ang ece.
pero may point naman yung mga tao dito. wag sana maoffend.
given talaga na yung bumagsak ng UP ADMU at DLSU , sa UST nageenroll. kaya siguro nasabing mga mahihinang klase na ng studyante ang napunta sa UST.
Isa pang dahilan, ang napakadaling exam ng UST. totoong kahit mga bobo, makakapasa sa UST.
sa kabilang banda, magandang paaralan naman ang UST.
bangounanba // Jun 5, 2009 at 12:32 pm

i know several people from UST and I admit they re not as intellectual like UP people are, not as smart as Ateneans are nor as articulate as Lasallians are. Most Tomasians are gossip lovers and do not have anything in business but to work and petic all day.

I never took UST exams but based on what Ive heard, their exam is very easy. Having said that, doesnt mean that UST students are dumb. We also have to consider that there are many successful Tomasians in the world.
tigerpack // Jun 5, 2009 at 11:15 pm

I didn’t took the exam in any of the Big 3 universities. My family has a strong lineage patronage in UST and UP. Our clan believes that these two schools offers the highest level of higher education learning without breaking the bank.

I may not be an einstein when it comes to intelligence but I have a good paying job in Makati and its not a call center agent.

Indeed, UST through USTET is one of the easiest College Entrance Exams in the country but trust me its SO hard to stay in UST. From 6 sections in first year, our batch was cut off into two sections in our senior year and only 1 and a half section really graduated.

Eventough, some of the alumni of UST asked the office of Admissions to increase the level of difficulty of the USTET, they declined to do so since UST believes that great people were not born but they are being trained to become productive christian professionals in their own field.

USTET is very easy but still out of 40,000 examinees every year, only 10,000 is admitted (1,000 of which however is reconsideration)

You can never degrade our school by means of entrance examination.

Passing a very difficult examination doesn’t mean you’re an intelligent person.

Like Shawl said, there were people who took UPCAT but failed to graduate in UP due to poor academic performance. They think that passing UPCAT will assure a UP diploma.
Azul de Agila // Jun 5, 2009 at 11:38 pm

Internationally,

the Ateneo de Manila University,
De La Salle University,
the University of the Philippines, and the University of Santo Tomas

are the only Philippine universities that had been regularly listed as among the region and world’s top universities in league tables and surveys such as in the now-defunct Asiaweek university rankings (which last ranked universities in 1999 and 2000),and the THES-QS World University Rankings in 2005, 2006, and 2008. In the 2007 THES-QS rankings, only UP and the Ateneo remained in the THES-QS rankings’ top 500

In 2008, Ateneo, La Salle, UP, and UST once again placed in the rankings, with the Ateneo ranked 254th in the world, UP at 276th while De La Salle University and the University of Santo Tomas both placed in the Top 401-500 category Ateneo and UP were also ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide in the field of the arts and humanities.[The THES-QS rankings are mainly based on peer review survey, while the Asiaweek rankings were measured on the university’s endowment and resources
Lyceumboy // Jun 6, 2009 at 6:26 pm

I beg to disagree but there are existing people that were graduates of the big 3 universities but when they talk in english.

Puro hangin lang ang content ng sinasabi.

Hindi po lahat ng graduates ng big 3 ay articulate, smart or intellectual as what earlier claimed.

Its a fact na sa work place may tumatalo din sa kanila at hindi konti ang gumagawa nun.

kakalungkot kasi passport to success ang tingin ng iba sa big 3 which is hindi naman.
shawl // Jun 7, 2009 at 12:09 am

University of Santo Tomas,
Ateneo de Manila University and
University of San Carlos in Cebu

was chosen to have a corporate partnership with Harvard University in the US. Various newspaper articles and billboards can attest to that in Massachussetts.

Eduniversal (website) acknowledged

University of the Philippines-Diliman,
Asian Institute of Management,
Ateneo de Manila University,
De La Salle University-Manila,
University of Santo Tomas-Manila and
University of San Carlos-Cebu

as the best business schools in the country and included in the TOP 1,000 business schools in the world.

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

are consistent to be included in various international rankings of world’s best universities.
Kim Bum // Jun 8, 2009 at 3:52 pm

This is the latest study done by the Professional Regulation Commission and the Commission on Higher Education regarding the Top 20 Philippine Universities (2002-2006)

The study has two factors:

1. Board Exam Performance

2. Total Number of Center of Excellence and Development

The Top 20:

1. University of the Philippines Diliman
2. University of Santo Tomas
3. St. Louis University
4. University of the Philippines Los Banos
5. Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan)
6. Ateneo de Davao University
7. Ateneo de Manila University
8. Silliman University
9. University of San Carlos
10. Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology
11. University of the Philippines Manila
12. De La Salle University Manila
13. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
14. University of the Cordilleras (Former Baguio Colleges Foundation)
15. University of Negros Occidental
16. Mindanao State University
17. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
18. Mapua Institute of Technology
19. Central Mindanao State University
20. Adamson University
tigressa // Jun 8, 2009 at 9:22 pm

I flunked UP and DLSU but I passed Ateneo, Assumption and UST. I never regreted the education that I got from the Royal and Pontifical Catholic Universityin the Philippines- The University of Santo Tomas.

I’m now very successful in my carers as a banker and part-time English trainor. When you enroll in UST, that automatically mean success in life because of the competence faculty and students and its conducive environment.
hey // Jun 9, 2009 at 10:01 am

dear tigressa,

kindly check your grammar, so flawed! walang REGRETED, CARERS, competence faculty, etc. anu yun?? english trainOr ka pa naman. anu ba yan. ganyan ba talaga UST graduates? mahina utak at hindi marunong mag-English?
carlo // Jun 9, 2009 at 11:37 am

No. of Applicants
UP-65,000 UST-40K DLSU-27K ADMU-13K

Admitted
UP-8,000 UST-13,000 DLSU-4K ADMU-2,700

Acceptance Rate
UP- 12% UST-33% DLSU-15% ADMU-21%

UST has 40,000 applicants (18,000 because of nursing). But without Nursing applicants,
UST would have 22,000 applicants with a fixed 13,000 acceptance rate that would give UST a 60% acceptance rate.

Without Nursing course in UST, the admission rate for th3 four schools are
UP-12% DLSU-15% ADMU-21% and UST-60%

So, you know where the rejects go- UST.
shawl // Jun 9, 2009 at 11:21 pm

“Hey” and “Carlo”

are just two of the many NARROW MINDED people who thinks that “ang pagkakamali ng isa ay pagkakamali ng lahat”

I assume, they will post comments that they are graduate of that elitists universities (if not, I acknowledge the mistake).

These are the reason why our country isn’t improving.

Unlike in the US, Harvard University and Massachussetts Institute of Technology used their rivalries to tie up in most of their academic and research ventures.

Hindi tulad dito, gusto lang ng away. students pa naman sila so dapat expected na deep thinkers sila but they’re not.

akala siguro nila na when they degrade a certain school, aangat ang image ng school nila. They will just create an impression that ONLY ARROGANT and NARRO MINDED people attend those “elitists” universities.

Sinabi ko na ito before

“Intelligence is NOTHING without respect!”

Actually, mas nakakaawa kayo kasi ganyan pala natutunan niyo sa schools ninyo.

TO BE ARROGANT.

Ano ba ginawa sa inyo ng school na dinidegrade niyo? argue with the student, not with the school.

I can argue that not ALL UP students are Intelligent, some are just pretending to be one.

I know a few people that passed UPCAT but failed to finish their courses because of poor academic performance.

The question is, is UPCAT really the basis of Intelligence?

Kung nakapasa kayo sa Harvard, MIT, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge entrance test. tsaka kayo magyabang. I know my alma mater PLM is not the best in the country and in the world but UP as well is not the best in the world.

Sayang, they are students or graduates from what they claim “BIG 3″ but amoy na amoy ang pagiging SQUATTER based on their posted comments.
hey // Jun 10, 2009 at 1:40 pm

shawl,

flawed yung statements mo. mali mali ang logic.
taga UST ka no? Kung sa bagay, walang kalogic logic ang USTet. kahit pedicab driver makakapasa sa dali. kaya no wonder pero LOW IQ mga students sa UST mo.
hey // Jun 10, 2009 at 1:48 pm

hoy shawl, sinung squatter?

diba UST puro squatter ang crowd sa UAAP? mura ng mura at nambabato ng bote? tanungin mo kaya schools ng UAAP kung sino ang school ng mga SOCIAL CLIMBER? school ng squatter like? school ng mga BOBO?

Im very sure- U Santo Tomas ang isasagot!
Kim Bum // Jun 10, 2009 at 5:12 pm

hahaha

buti na lang hindi ako nagpabulag sa big 3 universities. kung nagkataon baka maging mayabang din ako.

Masayang masaya ako na pinili ko magaral sa Lyceum of the Philippines University dito sa Intramuros. Kahit hindi sikat yung school namin in terms of academic performance, atleast mga tao dito humble at down to earth.

Ganun pala tinuturo sa big 3 universities, kasama sa curriculum nila yung subjects na “ARROGANT” at “NARROW MINDED LOGIC”

in the future, mga bagong courses ng big 3 universities:

BS Arrogant
AB narrow minded major in panlalait.

tama si shawl,

by the way, neighbor pala kami ni shawl ng university, PLM siya and Lyceum naman ako. nice
Lover // Jun 13, 2009 at 12:31 am

Kapag namatay ka ba? tatanungin ng diyos kung saan ka nag aral?

kapag graduate ka ba ng big 3 universities? sure sa langit yung slot mo?

hindi ba ang passport sa heaven ay kung gaano karami yung nagawa mong mabuti?

bakit yung mga graduates ng big 3 universities ganoon na lang kayabang sa panlalait?

iisa lang tinatapakan nating mundo, kaya kahit may diploma ka ng big 3 universities, PANTAY PANTAY PA RIN TAYO SA DIYOS.

hindi niyo madadala ang diploma niyo sa langit.

ang yaman nga hindi nadadala eh.
lalala // Jun 13, 2009 at 12:08 pm

meron akong kilala sa UP Diliman and Ateneo, wrong grammar makipag-usap kapag english na ang medium namin, stupid!!! hahaha!!
lalala // Jun 13, 2009 at 12:17 pm

lalala go down, not UP. hahaha
shawl // Jun 17, 2009 at 5:01 pm

Sorry “hey” but wala akong binagit na taga UST ako at wala akong tinype na UST sa previous post ko before this.

I’m pertaining sa lahat ng universities na behind sa “big 3″ kasi kung mababa ang tingin niyo sa UST, malamang “kuto” ang tingin niyo sa mas mababa sa UST dahil sa kayabangan niyo.

Ano? hindi ba? malamang pag nakakakita kayo ng taga PLM o PUP, baka tignan niyo kami ng masama o worse duraan niyo pa kami.

bahala ka na lang sa sinasabi mo, diyan ka masaya, magdegrade ng kapwa, tingin mo siguro sa sarili mo diyos ka na may karapatan na gawin ang bagay na gusto mo.
weird // Jun 17, 2009 at 7:11 pm

nakakatawa naman kayong lahat. jina-judge ang mga tao base sa school.

it could not get any close-minded than that.

GROW UP PEOPLE!!!
Azul de Aguila // Jun 18, 2009 at 6:00 pm

You are very right “weird”

Indeed, no one of us has the right to degrade other people. Unless, you guys are too perfect to have such power to degrade.

Mind you guys, even if I’m from Ateneo, there are some students from Ateneo who are trying hard to be a Class A person. You can easily notice them by just looking at them in the campus. What on earth will you see a student who wears outfits as if they are doing a fashion show or night parties. So, in every school, there are always stupid people. Even Ateneo and La Salle has social climber students.

I have a high school batch mate that got into La Salle. You know the reason why he chose to study there? to make friends with those children of this and that businessmen in the country. And now, my batchmate is working in the company of one of his college friends. See? what do you call that?

Last year, I went to attend a seminar in Princeton University in US, and guess what, I just found out that most of them speaks foul words or “mura” in filipino as part of their language.

Here in Ateneo, there are people who uses bad words as well. Every school has students who speaks foul words and mind you guys, there are many.

Its nice to defend your school but please stop degrading other schools based on hearsays or their students. It doesn’t make sense.

“Lover” is right, definitely right!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kim Bum // Jun 18, 2009 at 11:34 pm

Look at “hey” very funny

that person asked shawl if “sinong squatter?” eh wala namang sinabi si shawl na “si hey ay squatter.”

halatang defensive. Aminin. yun lang
thunder-boltz // Jun 19, 2009 at 6:30 pm

Its funny how people posted their thoughts regarding the real topic in this thread.

The owner of this thread JUST asked on what is the best school for her college education (I believe) or for her children

She even stated:

“Just a request—please do not attack schools. Make your comments as objective as possible”

DO NOT ATTACK SCHOOLS

it is crystal clear.

but how come those people who posted above cant understand that request. Are you guys really college students? or alumni of those “big 3 universities? as what you claim.

Regarding the students behaviour, all schools have bad mannered students.

I have a female cousin who studied in UP Diliman, when she was in first year college, she saw a guy UP student masterbating in that secluded park inside the campus. What do you think about that?

How about that fertility tree they have in UP wherein campus janitors always find used condoms all over the park?

In UST, they have this place called “lover’s lane” wherein before it is a covered walkway but now, the roof was taken off because before, the UST security caught students who does it in the lane.

In Ateneo, they have a big campus thats why no wonder if some college couples were being caught doing something within the campus secluded places.

In PUP, just last year, they had this female student who was gang rape by a certain frat for 3 days I think inside the campus as well.

To conclude, behaviour of a student doesn’t reflect to that the image of the school as a whole.

You can never assume or generalize something by not seeing the whole picture.

Regarding, the “mura ng mura” issue in the UAAP, FEU, UE, Adamson does it as well.

Besides, have you guyz heard that in one Ateneo La Salle game, there’s this issue of “batuhan ng barya”

In 2006, during the UST-Ateneo basketball finals, the Ateneo side had this banner “tuition niyo pang gas lang namin” the other was “tuition niyo, pang gimik lang namin”

Is that the “Ateneo way”? Jesuit way of upbringing their students?

How about the Ateneo bonfire last year wherein they burn woods with La Salle player’s names on it?

La Salle as well has that wrong doings.

The point here is that the behaviour of a student is just a fraction of the whole image of a certain school.

I can defend that there are no school in the world that ALL of their students has a “saint like” attitude.

Even Ateneo and La Salle campus were being invaded by feeling “elitists” students.

Give me a school who doesn’t have any bad mannered students?

If there is, I’ll shut up.

By the way, I’m from University of Asia and the Pacific.
spade onyx // Jun 23, 2009 at 5:49 pm

Pansin ko lang sa mga nagpopost dito, kung makapagpost sila parang ang PERFECT ng schools nila.

Bakit sa class niyo ba? lahat kayo 100% lagi yung score sa exam?

wala bang bumabagsak sa school niyo?

lahat ba ng graduates niyo summa cum laude?

ka level niyo ba ang Harvard University sa world rankings?

kung hindi, bakit mayabang kayo?

pinagyayabang niyo na kesyo kayo yung top university of choice pero grabe naman sa yabang.

Kung meron isang tao na natanggap sa Harvard at UP,

sinong tanga ang pipili sa UP?

ganyan din kayo d ba?

lagi niyo sinasabi, sinong tangang hindi pipili sa UP.

kapag pinili ibang school over UP, tanga na ba kaagad?

uulitin ko, sinong tanga ang pipili sa UP over Harvard University?

Harvard na siyempre.
DIVAL // Jun 24, 2009 at 4:42 pm

UA&P, just like UST and CSB is just another dumping ground for UP, DLSU and most especially ADMU rejects.
If CSB is the College ng Sosyal na Bobo
UA&P is theUniversity ng Sosyal na mas Bobo
While, UST is the University of Bobo.

UST students- 95% failed in UP, 90% failed in Ateneo, 85% failed in DLSU
CSB students- 97% failed in DLSU, 93% failed in Ateneo, 92% failed in UP
UA&P students- 98% failed in Ateneo, 94% failed in DLSU, 91% failed in UP
Anonymous // Jun 25, 2009 at 7:05 am

hindi UPCAT results ang basehan ng pagiging matalino ng isang tao.
ang UST di ay hindi place for rejected students.
Nakapasa ako sa UPDiliman pero mas ginusto kong mag-aral sa UST…at madami akong blockmates ang nakapasa sa UP ngunit mas ginusto rin nilang mag-aral sa UST.
Konting respeto lang po.
hayss... // Jun 27, 2009 at 10:06 am

hayysss.. sa mga mga thomasians, hayaan nyo na ung mga mahahangin na walang kwenta..
I’m from Ateneo, yet I know how to respect other students from other universities.. mga thomasian, hayaan nyo lng ung mga tiga ateneo, lasalle at up na hanggang yabang lang, babagsak din yang mga yan kasi puro yaman lng maipagmamalaki nila lalo na ung mga tiga lasalle at ung ibang mga kapwa ko atenista..

PS.
dapat sa datamex n lng nagaral ang mag mayayabang, tulad ni dival
iPad // Jun 27, 2009 at 12:22 pm

People here are saying as if UST is the worst school.
kinky // Jun 27, 2009 at 6:17 pm

really, Dival?

I beg to disagree, bakit? kilala mo lahat ng students ng mga schools na binangit mo?

Saan galing yang info mo?

Here in the UST Faculty of Engineering, only 10% took the UPCAT. (sa batch namin) out of that 10%, only 4% yung pumasa sa UPCAT but chose UST.

And guess what, the reason they took UPCAT is out of “ego”. pang testing lang daw kung mataas I.Q. nila (as what they claim)

Just make sure, na wala kang friend o relative sa mga schools na binash mo baka kasi matapang ka lang BEHIND your username.
shawl // Jun 28, 2009 at 11:10 pm

Dival is a PERFECT example of a coward person that makes comments behind a clueless username.

I bet that person can’t say it verbally infront of other people.

Especially, in front of the presidents or administrators of schools that Dival bashed.

Kung matapang ka, pumunta ka sa mga schools na binangit mo and isigaw mo yan sa gitna ng campus nila.

Tsaka ako maniniwala diyan sa post mo.

Kami dito sa PLM, most of my schoolmates ay hindi cinonsider ang big 3 schools. Atleast kami, pinagpapaguran namin yung tuition namin. (working student kasi ako)

eh kayo, lalo na sa Ateneo at La Salle, pati nga UP puro mayayaman na rin daw diyan.

puro umaasa lang kayo sa pera ng magulang niyo. makakakuha ng position dahil nilakad ng parents ang position.

Mga BRATS talaga ang mayayaman
lithography // Jun 29, 2009 at 6:07 pm

Hindi po katangahan kung meron man na tao na hindi pinili ang UP kung sakaling pumasa siya dito.

Sa ibang countries, tulad ng South Korea, ang Seoul National University ang pinakamagaling na school but marami pa ring Koreans ang nag aaral sa ibang universities sa Korea.

And hindi yun kakulangan sa pagkatao nila.
T-Max // Jun 30, 2009 at 4:11 pm

Its never an assurance that if you are a graduate of the so called “big 3″ universities is that you’re a successful person already.

No company in the Philippines that hires graduates from the big 3 universities and pay them even without working.

One word “DISKARTE”

Even if you’re a graduate of a famous university if don’t have that word. It’s NOTHING!!!!!!!
KOJ // Jul 1, 2009 at 6:40 pm

I passed three schools during college- La Salle, UST and Ateneo. Now, I’m here in De La Salle-Manila and UST was my second choice. UST is also an excellent school like the other three.
JerichoLacandazo // Jul 4, 2009 at 2:40 pm

Hi. I’m from UST pero ayoko ng course ko dito. So, I’m planning to take exam @ CSB since andun ang HRM ng DLSU. But my mom said na nasa UST na ako so bakit pa ko lilipat ng CSB. Tama ba na mag stuck ako sa UST which is ayoko ng course ko or lumipat ako sa CSB? Need your opinion. I badly need it. Thanks!
Shawl // Jul 4, 2009 at 5:55 pm

Well Jericho

You should decide for yourself. A parent may suggest a school but its still your decision.

The problem in our society, especially to our parents generation. They thought that CSB is JUST a “bagsakan” of those who failed in DLSU. But lately, CSB is transforming to become one of the country’s finest institutions.

In fact, they have their own Hotel for HRM students. If you want an excellent facilities for a school. CSB is better but when it comes to pioneers of HRM education, UST has the EXPERIENCE. I believe, they are planning to put up a practice hotel soon along Espana for HRM students.

But I heard, as of today, the facilities of UST for HRM course is not enough for the number of students. They have a big class size to a single professor. I believe its not conducive to learning. CSB has a smaller class size.

The bottomline is whether which school you choose, its still up to you if you will give your best. If you really want it. Go for it.

You will decide for your future.

Look and assess the school’s performance.
Tis the season for college entrance tests again (UPCAT and ACET Tips) | The D Spot // Jul 5, 2009 at 7:20 am

[...] And in a few months, after all the results of the tests have been released, the next step will be the decision—what school to choose, ADMU? DLSU? UP? UST? etc., [...]
Shawl // Jul 6, 2009 at 11:39 pm

But I heard, as of today, the facilities of UST for HRM course are not enough for the number of students. They have a big class size to a single professor. I believe its not conducive to learning. CSB has a smaller class size
Lili // Jul 10, 2009 at 6:15 pm

Speaking objectively, it depends on the course.
Although I think by now, it’s too late (it’s already July)…

If your son wants to pursue computer engineering, let him to La Salle.
I swear don’t mind the reputation, they have a really nice system!

Pardon for the somewhat biased sharing but my friend who went to ADMU for ECE (I think?) ended up regretting because he chose ADMU over DLSU because of the rep. Really, I think it’s shallow for people to follow the stereotype mindset.

Personal experience:
I took UPCAT, ACET and DLSUCET respectively.

During my 4th year in high school, I had a dilemma between DLSU or UP (never wanted to go ADMU*).
UP, because most of my batchmates will be going there (not to mention my whole barkada).
DLSU, well because it’s nearer to the house and I’m taking up BS CS (Computer Science)…

*ADMU, I don’t like because (same reason why my friend felt the regret) a lot (not all) have this “pride” ANGAS, kumbaga…

I ended up going to DLSU, no regrets so far…
Yes, I do admit there are a lot of “slow” people there but those are the people! (I blame the rep ) — don’t deny that ADMU and UP bag most of the best~ (+there exists the AJSS)
The school is actually excellent!

Anyways, the point:
ADMU for Management and Math probably
DLSU for Eng’g, Accounting and Computers
UP for Arts and Sciences (Bio, Chem, Physics…)
UST for Architecture and Nursing(?)

—-
I’d like to share what my professor told me too:
It doesn’t matter REALLY from what school you came from (out of the 3).
They prioritize you if you’re from ADMU, DLSU or UP (sorry UST ).
argh // Jul 13, 2009 at 10:13 pm

school bashing is such an immature hobby.
sadmeako // Jul 14, 2009 at 2:10 pm

I was once a Thomasian and very proud of it. However, because of accessibility issues, my parents let me transfer to Ateneo. Okay naman life ko so far, pero I have to admit, madaming pa lang bobo din si Ateneo. Yung tipong, hindi makarecite at tamad magaral. Of course, there are slow ones in UST but there are more slow people in Ateneo.

I wish itunuloy ko na lang ang Philosophy sa UST. Center of Excellence pa ng CHED. E ang Ateneo wala.
Atenista // Jul 16, 2009 at 10:36 am

ito lang yan:

Private vs Public?
Public = UP
Private = ADMU vs DLSU

If Private – course: Arts/Humanities vs Sciences/Engineering?
Arts/Humanities = Ateneo
Science/Engineering = La Salle

If Private – course: Business?
General Business = Ateneo
Specialized Business = La Salle
Atenista // Jul 16, 2009 at 10:42 am

as for UST: I’d rather send my kids to UA&P than to UST.

iba kasi yung upbringing ng mga tao sa UST. basta they’re different. I’ve worked with many Tomasians, but sad to say I’m very disappointed with their performance. Skills-wise mahina sila.
Atenista // Jul 16, 2009 at 11:01 am

but for Medicine:

maganda UST. Half kasi na tinatanggap nila sa UST Med is galing sa BIG 3. sila pa kadalasan nagtatapos with honors sa Med.

nagka-issue nga yung NMAT requirement 2 years ago sa UST. tinanggal nila yung NMAT requirement kasi yung mga applicants sa Med na galing UST-undergrad, hindi nakakaabot sa 65 percentile cut-off. almost all na nakakakuha ng >65 percentile came from the BIG 3. kaya nila tinggal. sabi kasi ng admissions office priority daw nila yung UST-grads nila kaya yun, tinggal yung cut-off.

unfair noh? samantalang yung sa BIG 3, pinaghirapan nila maka kuha ng mataas na NMAT grade.
tigerpack // Jul 16, 2009 at 7:04 pm

Working with a few Thomasian professionals doesn’t reflect to that almost 150,000 Thomasian Professionals who are currently working.

SOME La Salle Professionals nga eh, trying hard mag english. nung nahirapan nagtagalog din. (may accent nga lang) but mind you laking Pasig lang naman. Meaning, not galing abroad. Kung makaenglish parang turista.

Meaning, all schools have dumb graduates. NOT all graduates ng UP System has an “einstein” like I.Q.
tigerpack // Jul 16, 2009 at 7:07 pm

That La Salle professional speaks english but once you analyze what he’s saying, paikot ikot lang. Meaning, air headed but intelligent looking.

PEACE! Not generalizing DLSU graduates!!!
argh // Jul 16, 2009 at 7:08 pm

like i said, school bashing is such an immature hobby. not to mention stupid.
cha // Jul 16, 2009 at 8:48 pm

i think it would be best if CHED restores NCEE or administer SAT exams for incoming college students. that way there would be no cheating, ineligibility issues and this will provide the gauge of knowledge for 16-18 yo’s.
based on the score, obviously there will be classifications as to which school the student can be admitted.
on the other hand, A-levels ( 2 years of junior college )are done in the UK and British colonies to measure the student’s ability to succeed in the University level. take note, Prince Harry did not pursue uni studies as he had a B and D in A-levels. 3 A level scores (subjects are based on your course of interest, so if you want English as uni course, then you should take these modules- English, English Literature, Art History) are the only acceptable ones, between A-C marks. 3A’s or AAB are benchmark.
bulwark // Jul 17, 2009 at 7:10 pm

hahaha, how are you sure Atenista that no UST didn’t passed the cut off?

Are you an employee of UST?

I thought you’re an Atenean, you are a “Assumptionista” like making assumption.

My Aunt Professor in UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery told me that they failed 9 students from Ateneo two years ago.

And mind you, we are a family of doctors, from pre-med to med proper, we’re solid UST. And mind you again, most of my elder relatives are usually in the top ten of the physician board exams. However, I didn’t pursue medicine since I don’t like working in a hospital because I feel like I’m getting sick when I’m inside.

My 3 cousins exceeded the cut off NMAT. Just so you know. and they took there pre med in UST. biology, medical technology and microbiology respectively. And only one of them got honors (cum laude) in pre med.

The problem with other people here is that they claim things that as if they know EVERYTHING.

By the way, a lot of professors from the newly established Ateneo Med school came from UST.

But sad to say, the pre med students still chooses UP and UST followed by Fatima, UE FEU, PLM for their med proper education. I saw a forum before for med student aspirants. They concluded that even if Ateneo is an established name in quality education, they will still choose a school with a long experience in teaching and has an established name in that field.
bulwark // Jul 17, 2009 at 7:29 pm

Cha is right, Like in Med Proper.

There should be an official college entrance exam. Just like in UK.

And abolished those separate entrance exams of each schools.

For those high school seniors who are about to select schools for college.

Choose a course first (the one that you really like and will give you satisfaction as you grow old) enough of choosing nursing if your only reason is earn lots of money. (unless you really want to be a nurse). seek advise from your parents and not with your high school friends. You have a mind of your own.

After you choose a course, look for a school that specialize that kind of course. It doesn’t mean that if a school is popular, they are expert in every field. You can read the list of CHEd’s Center of Excellence and Development. From there, you will the school’s specialization in a specific course.

I believe its credible. Look at UP Diliman, not all courses in UP Diliman has a CoE award. Meaning, CHEd is strict in giving these distinctions to a specific course of a certain school.

I know a lot of people who are graduates of the “big 3″ universities but they regret it since the course they really want is not being offered by that university. A friend of mine took up a business course in DLSU but her passion is in Interior Design. She was blinded to the fact that when you study in one of the big 3 universities, you are fulfilled as a person.

To conlcude,

choose a course first then choose a university/college who has a specialization in teaching that course you want.
BEDISTA // Jul 21, 2009 at 6:43 pm

kamusta naman ang mga UST professionals? e mga mahihina utak at chismosa mga taga UST e.

Ikumpara mo sa Atenista at Lasalista na madaming mga managers at presidente ng mga kumpanya. Ganun din ang UPeans.

E ang UST? wala naman talga silang alam, pati sa employment exams, bagsak na agad .

Sabi pa ng karamihan, social climber at bobo talga mga taga UST.
azul de aguila // Jul 23, 2009 at 7:29 pm

I would rather choose social climbers and dumb people over backstabbers (they will not improve).

Its NEVER a good choice to go to San Beda College. UST is way better.

Only stupid people goes to San Beda.

For sure, if they become a university and had chance to transfer in UAAP. They will think that they can level themselves with the elite schools. YUCK

Most male students from San Beda uses their lower head between those thighs other than their upper head.

Want proof? go to the hot gimik spots where Ateneans and Lasallians go. You can easily find them. For girls, beware!!!
azul de aguila // Jul 28, 2009 at 7:00 pm

San Beda College?

Puntahan lang yan sa mga hindi pumasa sa UP at Ateneo Law Schools.

If you remove Law sa course offerings nila, wala nang ibubuga yang school na yan.

Yung med school nga nila eh, mas the best pa rin ang UP at UST Med schools. Baka nga mas maganda pa mag Medicine sa Ateneo eh.

hahaha
atenistang_lasaliSTA // Jul 28, 2009 at 7:09 pm

admit it, UST is the place for bobo students. e

totoo naman talga diba. Pag bagsak ka sa Ateneo,

La Salle at UP- sa UST tinatanggap!
Bella // Jul 29, 2009 at 7:09 pm

azul de aguila,

“Only stupid people goes…”
“…male students from San Beda uses…”
“hahaha”
hahaha ka rin!
Go back to elementary and learn grammar.

“YUCK”
Yuck ka rin! You are the worst.
What gives you the right to say things like that?
SHETE // Jul 30, 2009 at 3:03 pm

well..it’s not about how familiar your school is, what’s important is your own strategies in studying.I Don’t prefer any university as the best or worst…..nxa tao yan db? honestly may mga skUl tLgang thru money lng ang labanan….meron nman puro tLga matatalino db?

Basta ako proud to be a PUPian.
Bianca // Jul 31, 2009 at 8:36 pm

Well,still depends to the courses,but for me I would say it’s La Salle especially when you are entering the field of broadcasting,technology,communications and one of the most impressive is the accounting course,you can see it in board exams..And DLSU is the finest university here in the country when it comes to school facilities..And La Salle is such a huge school,they are not only in the Philippines but all over the globe,in US,there is La Salle University in Philadelphia,and a known school,so see if that’s the case jobs outside the country won’t be hard if you are from De La Salle’s system of education …UP, a very good school and it’s a privilege for a student to study there and most of Science highschool students enter UP,an excellent education….As far as I know,only UP and DLSU diplomas are honored in United States…
noname // Aug 3, 2009 at 6:13 pm

parang ang nega naman nun sinabi mo “shawl” na
===>”puro umaasa lang kayo sa pera ng magulang niyo. makakakuha ng position dahil nilakad ng parents ang position.

Mga BRATS talaga ang mayayaman “diskarte<==
kahit saang skul ka naman magtapos e…basta me diskarte ka kahit ano mararating mo
Kim Bum // Aug 3, 2009 at 9:20 pm

hahaha

katawa naman yung nag aaway dito.

Sinabi ni Bella, “what gives you the right to say things like that?”

azul de aguila ay nagpost ng negative sa San Beda na walang respeto.

So pano yung nagpost ng insulting sa UST? hindi rin ba kabastosan yun?

Piling tao lang ba ang pwedeng mang bastos?

guys, if you want respect, GIVE RESPECT.

patunayan niyo po na student o graduate kayo ng schools na yan.

Most people claim that they are a graduate of this and that school but their behaviour stinks.

Kindly act according to your university’s image.

Disclaimer: wala po akong kinakampihan. kaya sana alam niyo yung salitang RESPECT. Lalo na sa may ari ng site na ito.
Kim Bum // Aug 3, 2009 at 9:24 pm

yung iba matapang kasi username lang ang pang trace sa kanila.

patunayan niyo po yan sa actual debate. hindi yung matapang lang sa likod ng username
ashlars // Aug 4, 2009 at 7:49 pm

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 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.
Nora Honor // Aug 5, 2009 at 5:08 pm

I believe that this ranking is much credible than that THES-QS world university rankings. THES-QS is just conducting a “perception” and “popularity based” rankings. Its a fact that someone from the THES_QS e-mailed UP President Emerlinda Roman to avail of the package of them that cost almost 2 million pesos. The said package includes a university banner at topuniversities.com, a full colored page in the publication of their magazine I think and a booth at the yearly world university fair in UK. Almost all western, european and some Asian countries availed that package. Look at South Korea, the recently released Top 200 Asian Universities. They have the 2nd most number of universities entered the rankings. So sad that THES-QS is doing this type of rankings. Unlike Asiaweek before.

In the local scene, the latest top 20 rankings are credible.

UP Diliman participates in 20 licensure exams
UP LB and Manila has less than 15 courses that has a licensure exam each
Ateneo participates in 3 licensure exams
La Salle participates in 7 licensure exams
Santo Tomas participates in 19 licensure exams

Take Note: PRC conducts 49 licensure exams yearly

Universities with the most number of CoE’s and CoD’s

1. University of the Philippines, Diliman – 33
2. De La Salle University-Manila -16
3. University of the Philippines, Los Baños – 16
4. University of Santo Tomas – 16
5. Ateneo de Manila University – 13
6. Adamson University – 11
7. MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology – 11
8. University of San Carlos – 10
9. Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro) – 10
10. Saint Louis University (Baguio City) – 9

Universities with Autonomous status:

Ateneo de Manila University (Manila)
De La Salle University (Manila)
University of Santo Tomas (Manila)
Saint Louis University (Baguio City)
Centro Escolar University (Manila)
Miriam College Foundation (Manila)
Saint Joseph College (Manila)
Assumption College (Manila)
University of Saint Louis (Tuguegarao)
Ateneo de Davao University (Davao City)

To conclude, there are so many proofs that this latest ranking is TRUE. atleast, there are available facts to support the rankings unlike THES-QS who can’t even tell where they got their information on a certain university.
Ashlars // Aug 5, 2009 at 10:57 pm

. In 2005, the Philippines spent about US$138 per pupil compared to US$1,582 in Singapore, US$3,728 in Japan, and US$852 in Thailand. (Source: UNESCO) In Singapore, their government is not just giving funds to their private universities; they also give funds to their private universities. No wonder, a lot of American universities were establishing satellite campuses in Singapore like NYU (New York University). Unlike in the Philippines, the government can’t even give sufficient funds in state run universities. For sure, private universities can’t expect government subsidies (aside from taxes). Tax incentives alone can’t generate funds for a private university to operate. Not all universities in the Philippines are like Ateneo and La Salle wherein they could impose high tuition fees because most of their students belong to the upper class. So how about those other private universities like CEU, PCU or Mapua? Universities should have large funds to operate. From faculty salaries to facility upgrading, especially those universities offering technical courses like engineering and health sciences. These courses need to have laboratories for its students. American Universities like Harvard and Yale enjoy large amounts of endowment. Its not surprising they’re two of the best universities in the world.
citrus_bean // Aug 6, 2009 at 6:48 pm

Well, here are my thoughts:

In the local Academic Scene,

Above Average (Top Universities)
Rank 10:

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

reason: they are consistent in producing top notch graduates, excellent in various fields and they’re globally recognized (International Rankings)

Average (they are known in some courses and fields, meaning not all programs are good) They are good schools LOCALLY.

Rank 6-9

Far Eastern University – Manila
University of The East – Manila
Adamson University
Centro Escolar University – Manila
San Beda College – Manila
San Sebastian College – Manila
Mapua Institute of Technology – Intramuros
Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Intramuros
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Intramuros
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde
St. Paul University – Manila/QC
Miriam College
Assumption College
St. Scolastica’s College
University of Asia and the Pacific
Philippine Christian University

Since I define my average rank as schools with specialized courses on specific fields.

Here are my list of specialized schools that are leaders in their courses offered:

Philippine School of Business Administration (Business courses)
Philippine School of Interior Design (Interior Design)
Philippine Military Academy (Military Science)
Center for Culinary Arts (Culinary)
ENDERUN Colleges (Hotel and Restaurant Management)
PATTS College of Aeronautics (Aviation Courses)
PMI Colleges (Marine Courses)
San Carlos Seminary (Priesthood

Provinces:

University of San Carlos – Cebu
Silliman University – Dumaguete
St. Louis University – Baguio
University of San Agustin – Iloilo
Mindanao State University
Ateneo de Davao, de Naga, Zamboanga Universities
Xavier University
Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan and Laguna

Below Average (I don’t know what’s there academic performance) Inconsistent in academic recognitions

Rank 2-5

National University
Polytechnic University of the Philippines System
FEATI University
Technological University of the Philippines System
Technological Institute of the Philippines System
Trinity University of Asia
St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City
Southeast Asian Colleges, Inc
Jose Rizal University
University of the Perpetual Help System
Philippine Women’s University
Philippine Normal University
Central Colleges of the Philippines
Our Lady of Fatima University
Manuel L Quezon University
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Arellano University

Province:

Angeles University Foundation – Pampanga
Central Luzon State University
Aquinas University – Bicol
Central Philipppines University – Iloilo

Definitely not RECOMMENDED (Diploma Factories) During Summer, these schools are spending money for TV commercials just to get students. The universities above are not doing the same.

Rank 0-1

AMA Computer University
STI Colleges

DISCLAIMER: Other People’s opinion should be respected.
Tunganga at Malakas ang Kapit // Aug 14, 2009 at 12:34 am

UP needed the most talented high school graduates to be 5.7% above UST. All UST needed were their rejects (okay, isama na nga natin ang rejects DAW ng La Zalle at Areneyow). PRC and CHED rankings (totally vouch my personal experience and intuition) verify that DLSU and Ateneo are fathoms below UST. As for Beda…somewhere below the abyss.

Slanderers were totally bitched by reality. So, sa totoo lang, sa Pilipinas, only UST can turn trash into GOLD (very fitting). Only UP can turn talented high school students to great morons, este, maroons pala. Papasa ng UPCAT and not graduate UP. Only DLSU can…um, whatever did they do. Sure it is expensive and not practical. Ateneo can…um, I guess imitate what DLSU did, only they will do it using more money and less practicality. For Beda…who cares!

And stop looking at details. PRC and CHED talked about the TOTALITY already. If you did not get that, commit suicide already!
Shawl // Aug 15, 2009 at 6:24 pm

Take Note:

One scholar of FEU is a kick out from UP Diliman.

Saan ka makakakita ng school na debarred sa ibang school tapos kukunin mong “scholar”?

Ano yun?
Promiscious Girl // Aug 16, 2009 at 7:05 pm

Its not true that all who failed in the big 3 universities are accepted to UST.

5 of my classmates took exams in UP-Diliman, Ateneo, La Salle and UST.

But sadly, they failed in all of them. EVEN IN UST.

They are now in FEU.

But me, I’m in DLSU.
Promiscious Girl // Aug 16, 2009 at 7:07 pm

Its right to say that those who failed in UP, ADMU, DLSU and UST goes to second rate universities like FEU, UE etc
kmp star // Aug 18, 2009 at 8:28 pm

tumigil na kayong mga miembro ng asosasyon ng mga inggit sa ust (amiu). kulang ang kurso ng mga eskuela nyo, maliliit na unibersidad “kuno”, hindi kayo mga board topnotchers, wala kayong santo na alumni, hindi kayo cradle of heroes, puro media hype kayo,ang mga kurso sa eskuela nyo ay parang inulit lang ang highschool di tulad ng high degree professional courses ng uste, hindi kayo pontifical and royal, madaming kriminal sa mga graduates nyo, sa inyo nanggaling ang mga pinaka corrupt na public officials sa bansa, pasosyal lang kayo, hindi kayo makatotoo, namimili kayo ng player at nagbabayad sa referee para mag champion l;ang sa basketball, uste 19 championships (wala lang), wala kayong uaap general championship; di ko na sasabihin kung ilan ang sa uste, baka magwala ka sa inggit. So, please lang, puede bang tumahimik na ang mga miembro ng amiu. nagbayad pa kayo sa mga surveys para masabi lang na mahusay kayo! Puede ba, magpaka totoo na kayo para mag improve kayo.
jayh // Aug 21, 2009 at 1:58 pm

Choose your school according to what course you are going to take. Each university has its own strengths and weaknesses. Huwag nyo namang i-degrade ans USTe, kawawa naman. Yes, it’s true that UST has the lowest student selectivity ratio among the 4 (bagsakan daw ng mga bobo), yet it consistently gets very high passing rates and produces many topnotchers in the board exams. The way it molds its students must be remarkable. RESPECT PLS. LET US SPEAK LIKE HUMANS. tHANK YOU. I AM NOT FROM THE BIG 3 NOR FROM USTe so take this as a serious comment.
have_mercy_on _UST // Aug 21, 2009 at 9:09 pm

bakit andameng ata bitter sa UST. Lam niyo sa mga sinabe niyo kulang na lang i-PERSECUTE niyo itong university na ito. Diba marami naman na contribute ang university na to sa Pilipinas actually PIONEER pa nga eh. Siguro ang mali lang naman sa UST at sa UST Community ay naging masyado silang HUMBLE kaya ayan kina- kaya- kaya na lang nung mga elitist univ pati na rin yun mga lower schools. kahit mga ibang students not belonging to those elite univs maawa sa pinagsasabi niyo eh. agh nakakaawa lang talaga.

siguro RESPECT na lang kahit konte kasi hindi naten to ma-idedeny na ang UST na sinasabi nateng bobo , bagsakan, etc., ay naging malaking part ng ating kasaysayan at maging ng ating bansa

peace to all.
Ashlars // Aug 21, 2009 at 10:40 pm

Its nice to exchange point of views but please be civilized.

Most of you claimed that you graduated from the top 3 universities but howcome you have a squatter like attitude? Its never an act of an educated person to degrade someone (in general)

So please guyz, act like an educated person.
Lokomoko // Aug 22, 2009 at 10:32 pm

Personally, my choice is Lyceum than FEU.

I don’t find FEU as a good school.

I believe PLM is more credible school than FEU.

UPCAT failers are honored in that school. Scholar ka pa
Lokomoko // Aug 22, 2009 at 10:34 pm

I believe PLM is more credible school than FEU

erase the “school”

grammar error
starstruck // Aug 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm

FEU as always a low rate university.

Tignan niyo naman, walang center of excellence at devlopment from CHEd, wala sa top20 na best universities sa Pinas.

inconsistent pa sa board exams. ano bang school yan?

FEU sucks
boy bagsak // Sep 2, 2009 at 11:19 pm

just so you all know…
binagsak ako at ang kuya ko ng UST at UP
pero tinanggap kami ng DLSU.
Hindi talaga bagsakan ang napupunta sa UST…

mga pangit lang… jowk

sa isang nakita ko na magmemed, ito yung style dyan:

kung gusto mo pumasok ng med sa UST, mag-UST ka na pre-MED.

kung sa UP med, mag psych ka sa UP…
kung gusto mo pa rin mag UP med tapos hindi ka natanggap sa UP, goodluck na lang sa iyo.. Pwede mong subukan yung physics ng DLSU. Balita ko 2 na yung pumasok sa kanila sa UP med. Isa dun hindi man laude.

Sa ibang med schools, medyo madali nang makapasok basta wag ka lang sobrang tanga
na mas matalino pa ang highschool sa iyo. mahiya ka naman na nag-college ka
boy bagsak // Sep 3, 2009 at 12:08 am

btw, sa mga gusto mag-med… try your best na makapasok sa UP med or at least sa PGH..

Alam ko na walang kwenta ang turo ng mga prof sa UP med at pumapasok na lasing ang ibang mga estudyante nito; pero magaling pa rin ang mga lumalabas galing sa skul na to.

If you’re in med, you’ll realize that schools don’t really make good doctors, patients do. High quality patients is something that no other hospital can produce. It is what makes PGH so special and it is why doctors who practice there become so good. You get the patients with the most severe manifestations previously handled by highly trained consultants just to end up with a partially drunk intern who has barely slept.
BLUEeaglet // Sep 18, 2009 at 8:26 pm

i think this topic go beyond overrated. we at the ateneo never attempted to take USTET because we all know we have no future in UST. and people from UST are there because they failed ACET, UPCAT and even DLSUCET.

END
unknown // Sep 21, 2009 at 9:30 am

ang yabang naman naman ng blueeaglet. kung makapagsalita parang kung sino…
Tiger Pack // Sep 22, 2009 at 7:55 pm

I never took entrance exams from UP Ateneo and La Salle.

But look at me, a successful Thomasian.

An account executive in less than a year here in Ortigas. Take Note: I never made friends with the children of those CEO’s so I had my position through hardwork.

A True Thomasian Professional
Mara // Sep 23, 2009 at 10:19 pm

I took the entrance exams from UP, Ateneo, La Salle and UST last year. It’s a really, really hard time for us, especially in my former alma mater, Holy Spirit. Fortunately, I passed all, and I’m now a freshman in UP Diliman. Personally, I think it’s not in the school. I never thought of UST as a super, underrated school like some people think. UST is actually a good choice if you wanna take medicine. La Salle and Ateneo, might be for elites, but I have lots of friends there and I have to admit, they aren’t haughty or unruly as far as I know. And UP people, though we’re considered as the premier university, we know for a fact that not all people studying here are really smart. WE ALSO FLUNK. Therefore, it isn’t a matter of what school you’re going, it’s more on the character of the person as he or she upholds and emanates the values he or she learned from that certain school. :> )
maraaaa // Sep 23, 2009 at 10:27 pm

I took the entrance exams in the four universities last year. For UP, I took Business Administration and Accountancy, for the Ateneo, I took Legal Management, for La Salle, it’s Applied Economics and for UST, it’s Accountancy. Fortunately, I passed all. And I’m currently a freshman student in UP Diliman. We never thought of UST people like that. I mean, we don’t super underestimate them like some people do. ‘Cause that’s so, so mean. La Salle and Ateneo, thought they are for the “elite”, are really, really good schools. Actually, I almost entered La Salle and Ateneo, but I passed UP. UP people ALSO FLUNK, I SWEAR. I mean, everybody flunks so there’s no point of pointing your finger on anyone. Let’s stop this trash talking cos it ain’t good. All students from the various schools should be friends.
chickens // Sep 30, 2009 at 6:37 am

walang kwenta itong forum na ito grabe. mga feeling magaling lang nagpopost dito. lahat kayo magrot na in hell.
escolarino // Oct 8, 2009 at 9:59 am

you know what buti nlng hindi ako nag-DLSU kac daw puro mayayabang daw mga tao dyan at same nun nan didiscriminate cla ng university na pinapsukan mu at me mapap2nayan ako dyan ung mga dting ko friends nung hs ibng-iba nah cla ngaun prang tingin nila sa sarili nila cla na ung pinakamataas porke ba lasalle at nsa UAAP hindi amn basehan un ryt?ngaun masaya ako nag aaral sa CEU-makati and mas nging proud ako sa skul na yan khit anu png savhin ng ibng tao and proud to be ESCOLARIAN prin
BLUEeaglet // Oct 11, 2009 at 5:21 pm

UST never existed in the BIG 3- a consortium among the Ateneo, UP and DLSU.

UST is always out of the topic, non-existing, a school for dumb and trying hards.
Icia // Oct 12, 2009 at 4:10 pm

I came from an exclusive girls’ school, and during my last year we were briefed on what field of study do each university excels. UP, ATENEO AND LA SALLE. We always think highly of these three. I’m in UP now. And I don’t get the idea why some people think that UP people, Ateneans and LaSallites are haughty and proud. WE’RE NOT. UST people were mostly the ones who were telling that kind of rubbish. If they only know, what we people think of those guys studying there. They’re not turning trash into gold, dude. And UP doesn’t train students to become morons. If you’re from the Big 3, everyone looks at you with high esteem and respect cause you’re coming from the top three excellent universities in the country in terms of awards, passing rate, faculty (Winnie Monsod and National Artists for UP) and the alumni.

HEY UP FIGHT!
GO ATENEO, ONE BIG FIGHT
AND ANIMO LA SALLE

would always be my top three choices.
Itzumo // Nov 3, 2009 at 10:21 pm

The two people above are the perfect example of a narrow minded Filipinos.

I’m a graduate of Silliman University.

No one has the right to degrade other schools.

There are over 2000 universities/colleges in the country kaya being in the top ten is not bad.

only people with insecurities in life ang mahilig magdegrade ng kapwa.

sinasabi niyo na kesyo masama tingin sa isang tao pagraduate ng UST

eh sa malamang tinatawan lang ang UP, Ateneo Lasalle with the likes of harvard, yale, etc.

sinong tanga anf pipili sa big 3 kung pumasa ka sa isang ivy league school?
chancelina // Nov 10, 2009 at 11:57 pm

I can’t help myself if I had to look past the who-knows-how-many comments people have made in this post to make a point, to bash other campuses and the like.

I’d like to make one little thing clear: UST is not a place for rejects from the higher-ranking institutions in this country. Unless you’re a Thomasian, you have no right to criticize the school system. Sure, it accepts over ten thousand freshmen [from high school to graduate school] come June, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to get in. The average campus population is 33000 students–ano namang ineexpect ninyo, magsasayang sila ng space?! And the mechanics of passing and failing vary from college to college. I should know–I shifted from Accountancy to Comm Arts. Wonder why? KASI MAHIRAP. Judge me if you will, but I am entitling myself to commit mistakes and be human, just like everyone else.

Second–don’t judge a person based on the campus s/he came from. My father is a CPA-Lawyer from UE and he works for DOJ, and my mother is a CPA for CoA-MIAA, and in case you ask–no, neither of them are corrupt individuals. It’s not their fault they can raise three children and send them to the campuses of their liking. I never judge a person just because s/he came from AdMU/DLSU/UP/what-have-you, but if you want to then the the person him/herself. Not by the financial status. Not by the educational background. None of that crap.

Okay–if you want to have an idea on how to choose a campus that you’d want to be in–I personally think it’s good to look at finances first. Fine. Okay daw na mag-aral ka sa ganitong school, pero ewan ko lang kung di ka mahiya pag nalaman mong ipinangungutang ka pa ng tuition ng magulang mo.

And then–of course, the campuses which excels in your field of choice. DLSU has been said to be good in Business, UST in med. I don’t know which field AdMU and UP excels in; checking out CHED’s Centers for Excellence helps, too. [Pero mukhang outdated ang website, so...]

Lastly, this country isn’t limited to UP, AdMU, DLSU and UST alone. Ilang milyon tayo na estudyante; ilang libo lang ang tatanggapin nila. It’s good to look at other colleges, too. Hindi naman porket so-and-so ang name nila eh hindi na sila mag-eexcel sa kahit ano, ‘di ba? E.g: There’s this somewhat [built this decade] new college near my house, and they have the superpower of producing RNs.

Last one: wala ‘yun sa pangalan ng school. Nasa sa ‘yo yun kung mag-eexcel ka. Buhay mo naman ‘yan eh. Mag-enroll ka man sa magandang school e kung tamad ka naman mag-aral, wala din.

[So my opinion sort of contradicts at some points. If you're sinless, then throw me a boulder.]

I am a junior in the University of Santo Tomas. I am proud to say that YES–I am a Thomasian.
im cool // Nov 26, 2009 at 4:05 pm

just consider the school’s acceptance rate on average for years 1993-2001

UP 560,000 examinees
70,000 passed
14% pasing rate

Ateneo 104,000 examinees
17,600 passed
17% pasing rate

La Salle 184,000 examinees
28,800 passed
16% pasing rate

UST 320,000 examinees
128,000 passed
40% passing rate
kanri // Dec 8, 2009 at 1:48 pm

to im cool, this is obviosly fabricated.

Ateneo alone accepted 4,000 students this year with only 12,000 examinees 30% passing rate? lol dami bobo ateneo
dwayne // Dec 9, 2009 at 3:14 pm

to im cool:

please provide some sources. are you telling us the ateneo only had 17,600 students for a period of 8-9 years?? can’t believe they had only more than 2,000 students per year

if you want to know the student selectivity, I browsed it on the previous Thes-QS ranking records. Just click on the schools mentioned above. Though the ranking is controversial, more or less the information submitted were acceptable. Suit yourself.
loyal thomasian // Dec 22, 2009 at 2:19 pm

Are we so insecure about ourselves that we have to resort to “benchlifting” (buhatan ng bangko) ? In trying to vilify other institutions, we only succeed in exposing what is truly lacking in us, respect for others. If we really want to do our respective schools proud and show how well we have been educated, let us act educated and recognize that each school works towards the same goal – prepare young Filipinos to contribute their share to the country.

am a Thomasian through and through and my better half is an alumna of both dlsu and admu.
tomasino love // Jan 10, 2010 at 11:30 am

you guys take yourselves too seriously. losers.
atenista // Jan 10, 2010 at 5:08 pm

boo ust! GO ATENEO GO ATENEO! =)
atenista // Jan 10, 2010 at 5:11 pm

at Icia! YOU MORON! BOO YOU! YOU BIATCH! stop lifting your self up just cos u’r saying ur from U.P.! Am sure U.P.’s not proud of YOU! =) bye..tnx
tomasino love // Jan 12, 2010 at 6:22 pm

at atenista: loser. you take your school toooo seriously. you make me laugh. hahahaha.
Ic ia // Jan 12, 2010 at 7:50 pm

ATENISTA…
Heeeyy. I’m not saying anything bad regarding your school, the Ateneo. And don’t call me biatch cos I’m not. Holy Spirit didn’t taught me to be like that and you don’t have any fuckin’ right to call me a moron anyway. Btw, I’m not being proud just because I’m from UP. I know there are lot of people out there who deserve to be in UP more than I do and the same goes to you. K, IT’S A NEW YEAR AFTER ALL. FORGET ABOUT EVERYTHING.
Ic ia // Jan 12, 2010 at 8:08 pm

Tomasino love, you’re right. I used to think well of people from the Ateneo. I know lots of guys there who are really, really nice.
ednalyn pascual // Jan 13, 2010 at 12:38 pm

im sa sad pg d aq nk apasa sa u.s.t e2 kse yung pinka dream q n university, , ,ang pinkapapangarap qoung pasukn sa arw2 at insirasyun skin 2
tomasino love // Jan 13, 2010 at 6:40 pm

bashing schools = insecurity equal to a nine year old kid

being proud of your own school without regard for what others think = true school spirit
Justin Segovia // Jan 16, 2010 at 7:24 pm

I Passed Mapua, DLSU and UST but not ADMU. i really want to study there. Is there a possible way to get reconsidered?
ConfusedTeenXD // Jan 17, 2010 at 12:39 am

I passed my first choice for DLSUCET (American Studies), both of my 2 choices for UST (Interior Design and Asian Studies) and the ADMU exam (AB-Chinese Studies).

My parents are very supportive and I want to get a fair insight on how good the faculty and the employment rate of DLSU, UST and ADMU in my courses and which could possibly be the best one to take. Am currently waiting for the UPCAT results (European Studies).

Thank you very much.
Lauro A. Caliva UST // Feb 8, 2010 at 5:53 pm

Hello Sexy Mom!

I am a college student of UST. Before anything else, I would like to congratulate you for posting this fair blog entry, because its the only net article so far which does not contain any vulgar words or baroon expressions.

Undeniably, UP, UST, Ateneo and La Salle have been the dream schools of many students. Not only because of the schools’ recognized quality of education in the country but also the popularity of the “BIG 4″ in the world. For those parents and students who chose these schools, you did the best choices.

If the students wanted to pursue medical studies, the best choices are UST and UP since these two are always on top of board examination. Ateneo and La Salle Health Sciences are also good since they have enticing facilities and performing well in board exams. Other good schools are FEU, UE, OLFU and WVSU. But if your son or daughter really wanted to be in the most popular universities, pursue it in the BIG 4.

Almost all the degree programs of UP, UST, Ateneo and La Salle were given recognitions by CHEd like the Center of Excellence and Center of Development titles, compared to other schools in the Philippines.

But whether the school is famous or not, it only contributes a small part in the man’s talent. Much effort is still required for the individual to succeed. What will you do with your diploma from UP, UST, AdMU and La Salle if you’re not competent and committed? The stay in the BIG 4 will be greatly appreciated if the facilities are maximized by your children for their education and reflect on the mission-vision of the schools.
JAYFER26 // Feb 11, 2010 at 2:36 am

All the comments in this page helped me narrow down my choices of schools, but I need to ask if anyone knows about any schools that offers or has a program for son with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder; a.k.a ADD) ? I emailed and left voice messages to UP and UST but they never responded. Coming from USA to PI will be a huge adjustment and adoptability for my son. The recession is not helping us move on… financially. But as we always say “there’s no place like home”. We’re moving back this year. I hope for your honest answers to my dilemma. Thanx to all. God bless.
lycean // Feb 13, 2010 at 8:46 am

GO LYCEVM…. i don’t care bout those schools and their achievements ect. bsta masaya aq sa school q.. masaya aq sa LYCE! ^_^
lycean // Feb 13, 2010 at 8:48 am

go Lyce!
THE OBSERVER // Feb 21, 2010 at 12:09 am

I am a Thomasian alumnus and currently an HR practitioner.

As a senior high school student then, I opted to take exams in UP and in UST for practical reasons plus the prestige that came with it. I did not take exams in ADMU and DLSU because of the high tuition that my parents would be dealing with for the next four years in college.

I passed both the UPCAT and the USTET but preferred the latter because of its Catholic background. The aesthetic and historical prominence of UST, together with the brilliance of many of its alumni, lured me to its campus.

As an HR practitioner, here are my impressions regarding alumni from the so-called Big 4:

UP graduates (of any campus) are not necessarily good in English verbal communication. However, they are good in their respective specializations. I once interviewed a BA Sociology graduate who spoke in Filipino most of the time despite the conduct of the interview in English. She was requested to speak in English but still persisted to do speak in Filipino. When I tested her proficiency in Sociology, however, I was surprised to hear how good she was with our topic for discussion — “Mga Taliwas Na Pag-uugali” or “Deviant Behaviors”.

Ateneo graduates are good in English verbal communication. However, many of them tend to become overconfident about their educational background. I was knocked out of my seat when I met a fresh graduate, who was then applying for a managerial position in our company, telling me that he was qualified for the position because the training he received from Ateneo sufficed. He also rated his proficiency in Spanish as “9” out of 10 being the highest. When I conversed with him in Spanish (as my Thomasian education yielded me a humbling 6 units in Spanish), he could not even conjugate simple Spanish verbs!

Not all La Salle graduates are good in English verbal communication based on my interviews with them. I was able to talk with one for the position of Management Trainee for a Telecommunications company. He was clad in simple business attire but spoke better (I just presumed it) in Fookien than in English. Nevertheless, he was lowly and technologically-advanced! He was then using a high-end mobile phone when he contacted his girlfriend.

UST graduates provide a variety of attributes and even extremes. I have interviewed graduates with honors who spoke “better” English but humility was still there. I have interfaced with ordinary ones but demonstrated better skills in managing people. I just notice that the quality of UST graduates depend on the following factors — 1) social status 2) high school alma matter.

Those who come from the average income bracket and up tend to have higher level of confidence. Those who come from the Ateneo HS, LSGH, UPIS and other exclusive schools (i.e. St. Paul College, Miriam College, etc.) generally communicate better in English. These qualities add to the molding of a Thomasian alumnus. However, there are also exceptions.

In my corporate practice as an HR person, it brings to my attention that the so-called “Big 4”, to be even blunt with it, the so-called “Big 3” appears to be just a figment of our ticklish imagination.

My former boss, a La Sallian, believed that he only wanted to hire graduates from the Big 3 for sales since we had several coming from these schools. A UST graduate was just a secondary option together with those from UA&P, SPC, St. Scho, etc. One Sales person from DLSU, whom we gave a salary worthy of envy from other employees, merely received his monthly salary from the company but never met his quota. He was consequently asked to resign.

Society dictates that most companies hire from the Big 3 because of their reputation as quality schools. This is not true for my current employer – a multinational company that gives equal opportunities to all.

I believe that more graduates from the Big 3 are getting hired not because they are really that competent but because many companies have management comprised of graduates from these schools. The prevailing philosophy then would be “hire your own”. A former boss of mine is a classic example. If it was from La Salle, it must be good.

If ever graduates of ADMU and DLSU appear to be proficient in English is because of their upbringing from the start which adds to their level of confidence when they deliver. This is something I noticed among UP and UST graduates, particularly if you see in the Curriculum Vitae that their parents are either farmers (as in the case of UP) or simple government employees (in reference to UST). Also, we are made by society to believe that students from the Big 3 are good. The fact is, every graduate/student is good in some way or another.

As one good friend of mine told me, “What good is your diploma if you have an attitude worse than a criminal’s?”. I agree with her. We have lawyers from good schools in the government. We had a dictator who graduated from a State U. But, what have they done to our country?

No matter where you graduated from, it will always be your character that will shine through. Your character will be your destiny.

Just my thoughts.
Unbaised // Feb 21, 2010 at 1:18 am

on the posts of THE OBSERVER. isn’t it funny that his comments are very biased and solely based on his observations. Surprisingly, most of his negative comments are directed towards graduates of the Big 3, UP, Ateneo, and La Salle.
Maricon // Feb 21, 2010 at 1:24 am

sa totoo, nakakatawa naman comments ng mga UST graduates dito. nakakatawa naman. ang grabe ng crab mentality. why can’t you just be content and happy that you’re from UST? di niyo naman kailangan siraan pa yung ibang magaaral na galing sa UP, ADMU and DLSU.

kung UST ka galing, mapapansin mo, ang taas ng insecurity based sa comments dito. parang puro pulot sa imagination.
is // Feb 21, 2010 at 3:26 pm

to: maricon,

read all the comments and you will see kung sino un naninira tlga ng schools.
THE OBSERVER // Feb 21, 2010 at 10:25 pm

To: Unbaised (Or, maybe “Unbiased” and Maricon (in coloquial Spanish, means “gay”)

I never meant to be biased in my remarks here. I have been an HR practitioner for more than 15 years now and I talk from experience not from mere emotional outbursts. The truth really hurts and I understand.

I am sad that the term”insecurity”, and maybe “prestige”, here is equated with the economic status of students. You know, sometimes, the usernames we use in a forum describe what we really are.

I think the accounts I mentioned above are fair and based on my actual interface with these applicants. Oh, to be fair, I also happened to interview a Cum Laude graduate of UST’s — a BSE graduate. His English was not at all superior considering his educational attainment. Moreover, he did not appear to have the confidence for a leadership position. I believe that he came from a humble family. We did not hire him. I hope this satisfies some people’s craving for a negative remark on UST.

Unlike others who just bicker around, I relate from experience. I have sourced, interviewed, compared, shortlisted and hired applicants for various positions from different schools.

The truth really hurts. But, the truth will set you free.

Veritas in Caritate!
knoller // Feb 23, 2010 at 11:26 am

Hey. I’m a junior high school student from Miriam High School. I’ll be taking the entrance exams this year and I’m still undecided where to continue my tertiary education. My dad is a La Sallian since grade school and wanted me to study there. But, I really wanted to get into UP. I’ve met a number of senior batchmates in MC who went to UP in college and they were really very articulate and witty, even when they were cracking jokes. I also wanted to take the exams at the Ateneo, but I don’t really like some of their courses and another reason is: they failed my sister in their exams even though she’s a top applicant in La Salle and UP which sounds really weird and disturbing. I wanted to take an engineering course. UST is my last choice since it excels more on the field of medicine and science isn’t really my forte. But if I failed in UP, I might go to UST. Any sound advice?

Sexy Mom: Thanks for your comment. My 2 daughters are form Miriam (Angela is now 1st year in UP, while Pauline from the Pep Squad is graduating from HS–she might go to the Ateneo). I also have 2 sons in UP right now, and another 1 has graduated.

My advice is this–take all the tests, DLSU, ADMU, UP and UST, then, you have another year to observe. Once you get the results, you can then deliberate within your family and within yourself, about the school where you will go to. Don’t let peer pressure get into you–listen to your heart and also to your parents.

Cool, isn’t it?

Good luck and God bless.
knoller // Feb 23, 2010 at 12:18 pm

Thanks so much. Is it really hard in UP?

Sexy Mom: you mean hard to get in? don’t think about it yet, but my advice is to go for review class–not that it will surely get you a slot in the schools of your choice, but you will gain the confidence in taking the exams. you will get to have an idea of how the tests look like. you get to meet friends, too. i heard from expert guides where my kids went to review school that their passing rate was about 85%.
THE OBSERVER // Feb 23, 2010 at 6:22 pm

I think Sexy Mom’s pieces of advice are worth the commendation.

Thank you for bringing this thread back to the fold.

Yes, I agree with her when she wrote, “… listen to your heart and to your parents.”

One last thing also, ask for Divine guidance. It will help you discern.
chickens // Feb 27, 2010 at 10:51 am

i’m a UST graduate. we shouldn’t really be taking our school pride too seriously. it makes people seem to not have a life. just be proud in your hearts and let those with bitter anguish drown in their insecurities. in other words, shut the fuck up.
Maruni // Feb 28, 2010 at 10:49 pm

Hey guys, a success of a person doesn’t imply on what school the person came from.

I’m a UP alumnus, when I was in college. I had a classmate that I asked why he studied in UP.

You know what he said, he studied in UP for the reson of “pampaganda sa Resume”.

The name of the school should be the least consideration when you want to learn.

Please don’t enrol in a well known school if you’re just going to brag it without thinking.

You’re just trying to ruin the image of those well known schools.

UP doesn’t need people who are arrogant.

UP is a good university already even before you studied. So meaning, hindi kayo part ng kagalingan ng UP.
knoller // Mar 2, 2010 at 10:26 am

Thanks so much for all the help which I badly need. My mom asked some review centers around the Katipunan area already.
Ashlars // Mar 6, 2010 at 8:19 pm

If you say the school you belong and you act stupid by bashing other schools

You also ruin the image of your school

Remember that!
Ashlars // Mar 6, 2010 at 8:22 pm

Please don’t post the name of your school if you want to bash other schools.

You also ruin the name of your school because it will show what kind of education you get from your school
naguluhan // Mar 7, 2010 at 5:52 pm

hala, nag-away-away na dito. di na natulungan yung mga nanghihingi ng advice.

tama na ang school-bashing. =) comments:

-ang harsh naman nung sa UST na school for rejects.
-true. hindi measure ang UPCAT ng galing ng isang tao. you have to survive UP, not the UPCAT alone.

to knoller: mahirap ba sa UP? yes – it’s hard to get in and even harder to stay. hehe. UP is the best school there is (if i should say so myself =p), not to mention mas kaya yung tuition fee compared to other schools. plus, yung learning experience, ibang klase. In UP kasi, you’re not sheltered, you’re exposed to.. the real world? parang ganun, kasi UP is a microcosm of the country eh. ayun. good luck on the entrance exams! =)
antok // Mar 18, 2010 at 8:26 pm

@naguluhan. i agree with you UP is the best school. Pinaka murang tuition fee(compared to the other four) at magagaling ang mga estudyante. Downside kung magaaral(makapasa muna) kaman sa UP you should expect hell, dahil doon walang spoon feeding at talagang papahirapan ka nila. Kaya kung mautak ka, pero hindi ka mahilig(tamad) magaral, hindi ka tatagal sa UP.
berna21 // Apr 1, 2010 at 10:07 pm

grabe. wala na po sa topic yung pinag-uusapan niyo. hehe i’m an incoming freshman at hindi ko po alam kung saan ako mag-aaral. hanggang ngayon, confused pa rin ako and undecided kung saan ba talaga ako mag-aaral for college.

i passed the upcat (ba polsci), dlsu (ba polsci ule) at ust (medtech). i really want to become a doctor someday so probably, i’ll choose ust over up. at pinagpipilian ko so far ay up or uste. dream school ko po ang upd pero ang dream course ko, nasa ust. at i think it’s just a waste of time and money kung ipipilit ko yung sarili ko sa upd. plan ko po sana magshift from polsci to psych as a premed course. so ayun. pero feeling ko mahihirapan po ako kase what if hindi ako makpagshift? eh pinakaayoko pong maging future career ang lawyer. and i really want to become a doctor.

if i want premed tas upd, i’ll take polsci then psych. pag uste, andun na ko sa premed. plus mas mura pa yung tuition compared sa upd. HELP PLEASE! what am i supposed to do? i need right, objective answers kase sa april 6 na po ang reporting ng slot sa uste. at nakapagconfirm na ko sa upd pero i think i could still cancel my slot. HELP PO PLEASE. thanks.
berna21 // Apr 2, 2010 at 4:04 pm

ms. dine,thanks for answering my question. i’m going to discuss this dilemma with my family. although i’m still undecided, i would really consider your point of view about this. thank you so much! have a great day!
robinhoodingreen // Apr 13, 2010 at 8:24 pm

uhm, hey, i passed dlsu under bs math w/ specialization in business application. and not to mention i was granted a 100% scholarship. i chose dlsu over UP Diliman wherein i am under bs math.

did i made the right choice?
robinhoodingreen // Apr 13, 2010 at 8:25 pm

did i make pla…hehe
Professor // Apr 17, 2010 at 10:22 pm

to robinhoodingreen:

Only YOU can answer your own question. If you really like the course, or you have an idea on what you will be taking and doing for the next four years and even after you graduate from college, I mean if Math is really your forte, then I think you made the right choice. Of course, there’s that 100% scholarship as a privilege, I think it’s really wise to choose DLSU over UP, if we are talking about YOU, what your heart says and maybe, wants and for practical reasons (financial capability is also a factor to consider)

Seems to me kase that your question is a matter of asking if you made the right choice in terms of “school branding” – what school you want to be associated with, tapos in the future when you graduate, what is good in resumes or maybe “bragging rights” and all.

While our country’s culture had transformed to make education a privilege and no more a RIGHT, as previously quoted by other comment “posters”, education has also become similar to an investment or insurance, say some parents will take the risk of sending their kids to school where the tuition fee is really way above their annual net income, kahit ipangutang pa nila, simply because they perceive that when their kid graduates, insured na employed kaagad. I have friends who are really good students, humble talaga and their parents really worked their heads off just to send my friends to Ateneo for 4 years. sure enough, sulit naman kase nga attractive kaagad sa employer, though skills-wise, my friend was really trained well by the Jesuits.

But to me kase, education should be all about the person. What and where do you excel in? What areas are you good at and what college course, do you think, would help you and contribute to your (personal and career) growth, to your family and maybe to the society and your country (in the future when you graduate).

Pinag iisipan kase ng mabuti yun because most students I know, for the sake of following the school calendar, even when they haven’t pondered so much about what they really want, sumusugod na kaagad, thus, the shifting that happens after a year or during their junior year in college.

Remember that when you ask for advice, the people giving a piece of their mind should not talk you into a decision that they want for you to do, or maybe even make the decision for you.

dapat it should be an advice to make you think of further possibilities for you to arrive on your OWN decision.

God Bless!
Professor // Apr 17, 2010 at 10:31 pm

btw, I am a product of the UP system, took my MA in Ateneo and now back in UP for my Ph.D, I’m lucky if I make it through my dissertation alive. Now I teach in 3 universities across Manila, UPD being one of them, and in all the years I have studied and taught in various schools, I have seen that prestige and excellence is something one works hard to earn, it is never with being associated with brands or schools.

Listen to your heart and of course, there should never be room for mediocrity. Regardless of the school, nasa sa tao (or student dependent yan), avenue lang ng learning and pag instill ng culture ng school you might be surprised that schools not within the Big 3 category produce really talented, gifted and excellent individuals, kaya nga kahit hindi sila alumni ng mga schools na ito, they are conferred honorary degrees.
robinhoodingreen // Apr 19, 2010 at 6:18 pm

to Professor:

tnx, haha. that was a great relief. according kc to most people, i made a mistake in choosing dlsu. i feel very confidnt about my decision now.

yeah. a part of it was branding, that’s what most people say. the UPD prestige is different dw kc from DLSU’s. but personally, i really don’t care much about it. My concern’s really about which school has better faculty and facilities which could accomodate my course. hehe, neways, tnx for the advice.

btw, if you we’re an emloyer, who would you choose. a dlsu or upd grad? given that both took bs math with business related MAs. hehe wla lng
pinoyorker // Apr 22, 2010 at 10:35 am

huwag na po kayo mag-away! hinihingi po ang opinyon natin upang matalungan ang mga kabataang makapili ng tamang kurso at paaralan para sa kanila, hindi para siraan ang kanikaniyang alma mater. sa mga siraan na ginagawa natin, lalo lamang maguguluhan ang mga kabataang ito. igalang po natin ang isa’t-isa anuman ang pinagmulan. magpasalamat tayo kung ipinanganak na matalino at may kaya sa buhay, gamitin natin ito para makatulong sa mga di nakaririwasa. mahirap pumili ng kurso, sa kaso ko, pinangarap kong maging abogado kaya lang mas pinili ko ang healthcare kasi alam kong mas magkakaroon ako ng pagkakataon makapunta ng amerika para matulungan ko ang aking pamilya. sa healthcare dito, napansin ko, di nila masyadong binibigyan ng halaga kung saan ka nagtapos, ang tininitingnan nila ay kung meron ka bang lisensya at ano ang kakayahan mo. yung iba dito na nag-aral makailang beses nag-eexam bago pumasa, di tulad ng ibang Pinoy one take lang. isang katotohanan talaga sa Pinas na kailangan magaling ang verbal skill mo sa Ingles, advantage talaga, pero hindi yan dahilan upang laiitin mo ang iba na hindi bihasa, depende naman kasi sa kinalakihan yan. kaya payo ko, habang bata pa e magsanay na! hindi naman basta nagsasalita ng Ingles e matalino na. babanggitin ko lang kasi kakatwa- sa hospital yung mga tagalinis puti at blonde pa syemrpe magaling mag Ingles kasi Amerikano pero wala silang kakayahan na makapagtrabaho bilang propesyunal. me mga kakilala ako dito na nag-aral sa mga magagandang paaralan sa Pilipinas na hindi allied professional course ang natapos, nahihirapan sila maghanap ng trabaho and hindi nila mapraktis ang tinatos nila-hindi ko nilalahat ha! yung iba nag-aaral pa ng nursing dito. napansin ko lang, sa Pinas tininitingnan minsan o ibabase ang pagrespeto kung anong klase ang pamilyang pinagmulan mo at kung anong meron ka sa buhay. pag mahirap ka ibagay mo ang pag-asta at porma mo kung hindi malalait ka. dito, ang mga basurero mataas ang sweldo, nakakakain kung ano kinakain ng mayaman, nakakapagbihis kung anong klaseng bihis ang gusto, nakakapunta sa bar, nakakpili ng idedate na hindi base sa antas ng pamumuhay. dito, hindi mahalaga ang pinanggalingan mo, ang mahalaga ay kung paano ka makitungo at dalhin ang sarili mo. well, back to topic…piliin mo ang kurso na gusto mo at paaralan na makakapag-improve sa pagkatao mo. salamat po.
pearl perez // Apr 23, 2010 at 11:12 am

hi.. i just want to ask if anybody knows the tuition fee of legal management in ust and admu? and if they have a curriculum.. i will be much obliged.. thanks..
Geeeooowww // Apr 30, 2010 at 9:15 am

they have, ust- ranging from 40-46k per semesters about 80-90k a year and admu- ranging from 80-97k per semester about 160-180k a year. thats an approximate but pretty close!
UST_LSAL Boi // May 1, 2010 at 6:41 pm

First of all i belive that a person needs to strive hard for a good future and not because of their schools name/connections.

Then, To those who are saying senseless things to ust and dlsu shut the fuck up! =)

i started schooling at a DLSU based high school from kindergarten to grade school and then High school. i graduated with the DLSU pride.

but college is a different thing, i passed DLSU-cet-USTet-DLS-Csb-Mapua- (BS Civil Engineering) but sadly not UP =( I didnt took up ACET coz it felt awkard coming from a DLSU based high school =)

At first i was aiming at DLSU but the problem is its too far away from our home in Cainta and i dont like going to Dormitories etc. And DLS-csb doesnt offer engineering courses.

No offense ment but when i went to DLSU-manila campus i was somewhat disappointed with the environment there. its very different back in HS.

I visited UST and i was very amazed of their campus. one thing i like in their campus is all of the buildings is contained in one community like being inside a one big coliseum like everything you need is within your reach hehe it gave me a feeling that i would like to study in this university, also both my parents came from UST so i have no doubts of the credibility of this school. So i decided to go to Ust.

Also lets remember that when going applying for jobs in the future that ATTITUDE is a small thing that makes a big difference. At least at UST i am assured that i will learn all the good values that the school is teaching to us. i know a lot of friends that i went with back in HS but when they attended college at DLSU their attitude changed for the worse im really happy that i chose to go at UST.

and since i started schooling at UST i never had regrets going to this school except for one thing THE MIGHTY FLOODS hahahahahah!!!!!
Naah, its a small price you have to pay in going to a good university like UST =)
robinhoodingreen // May 3, 2010 at 3:39 am

this may be out of the topic but i just can’t stand it. nakkow naman, haha. nkkpikon n mnsan ung mga nangbabash ng schools. akala m sooobrang tatalino nila, kala m after they have graduated, they instantly earn a million pesos a month. am i making any sense here?

anyways, don’t tell me n lhat ng nsa up eh mttlino. kng gnun, bkit may bumabagsak esp s eng nila? they exceed years beyond the normal course length. grrrr. but no one can’t deny that upcat passers belong in the (let’s say) upper 20% of the highly intellectual hs students. am i right?

to admu students and alumi: ur so lucky u have the resources to support your studies there. but as mentioned previously in this thread, not all of you are einstein-ish. but, hands down. i highly respect those scholars in your school. their realllllly good! hehe

to admu students and alumni, hello. )))) jowk, i really hate those people saying that DLSU people are just rich and dumb. I believe that we’re all better than that. kung bobo mga tga dlsu, hw about s mga ndi pumasa s dlucet? naman! btw, i have nothing agianst those who didn’t pass dlsucet. ) btw, i passed every entrance test(upcat, acet, dlsucet, ustet) i took. but i still chose dlsu.

to ust people, haha, ur medicne courses are really good! haha. not to mention that ur school’s really good to. do not believe those people saying that ur school handles all those who flunked the OTHER entrance tests. a part of it may be true, but in the end, UST produce topnotch graduates just like the other 3.

to those who do not belong in those 4 schools, wherever ur studying at, always try and work hard to be the best students of ur school and SURELY u’ll succeed. hehe

all i’m trying to say is, schools have ups downs. all schools can provide topnotch graduates. it’s all up for the students to work hard for their success and school’s pride.

i know medyo malbo points q, but i tries to incorporate all of the ideas i have in me. hehe
robinhoodingreen // May 3, 2010 at 3:42 am

* but i try

sorry,(someone will surely notice this ) haha.
rmoron // May 27, 2010 at 10:51 am

hoy ang yayabangnong lahat! kayong mga LAsalista , Atenista at UP ang BOBo!..

HINDI nyo ba alam , 70% ng batch namin bagsak sa UST pero nakapasa sa Ateneo!
fekkowThomas // Jun 1, 2010 at 1:35 pm

sobra naman kayo, sabi nga ng cousin kong atenista, madami daw sa Ateneo ang tamad mag aral at yung iba bobo talaga. Sa UST, pahirapan ang pag graduate no.
DITTO // Jun 2, 2010 at 8:30 pm

Errr. Are you really a Lasallian, “Robinhoodingreen”!?!? if you are then I’m so ashamed of my school by now. You’re just ruining our school’s reputation with your imbecile responses. Please stop. Gahh (
dublueigle // Jun 6, 2010 at 5:48 pm

wtf! bobo ang Ateneo ? sabihin mo sa mga kapwa mo UST , mga social climber at tambakan kayo ng mga bagsak. Kayo ang tapunan ng lahat ng BOBO!
redand blue // Jun 7, 2010 at 10:35 am

what bobo sa Ateneo? hindi ata bagay. kayo sa UST ang mga taong saksakan ng bobo. kasing bobo ng entrance exam nyong pang grade 3!
robinhoodingreen // Jun 7, 2010 at 7:12 pm

what?! imbecile?! my reponses are all subjective, subjective responses can never be described as imbecile, kc in the first place imbecile is an adjective for a person. s ssnod kng mang aaway ka, cguraduhin mong may sense. ok?! btw, yes i’m a lasallian, the question is r u one of us? ugh, kng grammatical errors lng dn nmn ang pag uusapan, ok i admit it, may flaws ang responses q. but to say that my responses are imbecile, what?! anu un, bglang naging tao ang response q? sna nakuha mo ung point q… i know, i know, medyo mahaba n to, bka ndi n kya iprocess ng utak mo…
robinhoodingreen // Jun 7, 2010 at 7:20 pm

my fault, DITTO, imbecile is a noun pla.
ex. DITTO is a proud, conceited and a worthless imbecile. prang gnun…..Imbecilic is the adjective, o yes, i couldn’t be wrong, i consulted my dictionary na. if anything’s wrong with consulting a dictionary, let me tell u this, AT LEAST I KNOW HOW TO USE A DICTIONARY, ndi ung gagamit gamit ung malalalim n words inapproprately to sound like matalino or whatever. sorry ahhh, kinalaban mq eh..face ur fault
speckledtrees // Jun 9, 2010 at 1:59 pm

UST is a great university – although it’s been labeled as traditional, its curriculum, faculty base, research culture and facilities have vastly improved in the last ten years or so. This comment thread just goes to show how UST’s prestige is undermined by some groups. Why feel threatened and insecure?

One just have to review the University’s board exam results and alumni roster to see the University’s legacy of excellence. It’s also not true that getting into UST is easy (it accepts only 8,000+ freshmen from a field of 40,000+ applicants). Staying on and graduating is another matter.

In the latest Asian Universities ranking, UST climbed to the 101st spot – a recognition of the University’s international stature. From the school’s profile in the QS website:

“UST graduates consistently and yearly dominate the top ten topnotchers in courses with board exams (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Engineering, Architecture, Accountancy, Education, Dietetics, Nutrition, Interior Design, etc.). This proves the University’s superior academic programs.

…

UST is the first and only educational institution declared as a national cultural treasure.

The almost 400-year old university is the oldest in Asia and in student population, the largest Catholic University in the world located in one campus.

The University has produced national heroes, church martyrs, renowned scientists, national artists, internationally renowned business people and athletes, prominent doctors, 4 presidents of the Philippines, 3 vice presidents and 6 Chief Justices.”

So if you’re considering UST for college or graduate school, know that the University is among the best out there not just for your education but for your formation as a total person as well.
goFight! // Jun 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm

lfmao! sinungaling! 14, 320 ang freshmen ng UST for 2009! 12,000-15,000 ang tinatanggap kadalasan ng UST!

here`s what you should know!
UP accepts 8,000 out of 70,000 applicants
ADMU accepts 3k to 4k out of 13,000 applicants
DLSU also accepts 3k to 4k out of 20,000 applicants

UST on the other hand accepts 12k to 15,000 out of 37,000 applicants. Kahit pa 20,000 lang magexam sa UST , tatanggap pa rin sila ng 15,000 freshmen dahil kailangan nila punuin lahat ng slots nila gets mo?

I check mo pa sa wikipedia andun ang passing rates ng schools.

Ikaw mismo taga UST ka hindi mo alam, kaya kayo natatawag na bobo.

FYI, walang insecure sa UST. Kung meron man, pathetic yung taong yun. UST na lang maiinsecure pa.
UP pep go! // Jun 16, 2010 at 12:54 pm

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.
Vieja // Jun 16, 2010 at 3:08 pm

Jeeeez I can’t believe there are people who are so immature and narrow-minded but this thread is really funny though i enjoyed reading it. I think it depends on the individual not the school reputation. My cousin graduated from CSB but now working in JP Morgan Chase as IT and I am PROUD ThOMASIAN and now working in a world leader corporate mining consulting and technology.
Green Blooded Thomasian // Jul 1, 2010 at 3:37 am

1n 1997 there were 4 universities who made it to the top 50 best schools in asia:

UST, UP, DLSU, and ADMU!

Just for you to know (It’s not only UP)
Mau // Jul 1, 2010 at 9:12 pm

I passed all four schools 4 years ago and I never regret choosing DLSU.
Anonymous // Jul 5, 2010 at 10:15 am

@Vieja “I am PROUD ThOMASIAN and now working in a world leader corporate mining consulting and technology.”

I am A PROUD THOMASIAN DAPAT o kaya I AM PROUD TO BE A THOMASIAN dapat,
mali mali na nga grammar mo tapos ipagmamalaki mo pa english mo. Pinapakita lang nito kung anung klaseng eskuwelahan ka nagtapos.

Eskuwelahan na man talaga ng mga BOBO at mga MEDIOCRE na estudyante ang UST. Pasensya sa sinabi ko, pero the truth hurts….
brent // Jul 5, 2010 at 1:15 pm

^ sa tingin mo magaling ka na sapagkat naitama mo ang grammar ni vieja? at sa palagay mo rin ay napakagaling mo na bilang tao at bilang mamamayan ng bansang ito dahil magaling ka sa Ingles e hahayaan na kita sa delusyon mong iyan. Kung yan ba naman ay nagpapasaya sa iyo e, pero sa totoo lang hindi ka nakakatulong. Kung may trabaho lang talaga para sa taga-tama ng english grammar para mapatunayan mo sa sarili mo na iba ka sa lahat ay milyonaryo ka na siguro. Pumunta ka sa Japan, China, Thailand, Korea, Europe, Sa middle east, o kahit saan pa mang lupalop ng daigdig para i-correct ang english grammar ng mga duktor, inhinyero, nars, siyentipiko (etc.) na di man lang marunong gumamit ng wikang ingles na pinagmamalaki mo. Kung Ingles lang ang batayan ng katalinuhan, isa kang hunghang. Lumabas ka ng bahay at makikita mo na hindi umiikot ang mundo sa kagalingan mo sa ingles.

Malinis po ang hangarin ng may-akda ng blog na ito at huwag mo sanang dungisan dahil gusto mo maliitin ang isang institusyon.

*Tandaan nyo po sana na hindi nabuo ang bansang ito dahil sa pagpupuputak mo ng Ingles. May wika rin naman kasi tayo e.
Vieja // Jul 5, 2010 at 3:20 pm

Parang a lang affected ka na. You know you’re bitter..you are silly person that’s what i think. Hanggang check ka lng baka pag hinarap ka na di ka marunong magsalita baka yang accent mo lumabas. I think you’re just in the Philippines and hopeless half day ko lang yang 1 month salary mo or baka wala ka pang trabaho gusto mo kunin kitang atchay ko. Yung mga negative magreact sila yung BIG L! haha har har. Ano ba yan parang school lang big deal to think pag nasa 1st world ka naman di recognise unless magaling ka talga AT ISA AKONG MAGALING (inggit ka!). And…don’t correct the spelling of “recognise” we don’t use american english here. You still smell even though i’m not there. Maligo ka nga!
vieja // Jul 5, 2010 at 5:36 pm

Parang “a” lng affected ka na. Why can’t you say something nice? It’s obvious that you’re a failure because you responded like a f****** *unt. Feeling native english..You don’t make sense at all so what’s your point? bugger. Do you think schools in the Philippines are recognised in 1st world countries. I don’t think so baka taga punas ka lang ng pwet…oh well I’m too good inggit ka! yung sweldo mo ng isang buwan half day ko lng or baka wala ka pang trabaho kasi wala kang manners kaya walang tumanggap sayo gusto mo kunin kitang atchay ko tagapunas ng sapatos ko. Ewan lang pag hinarap ka na baka di ka marunong magsalita tsaka yang accent mo lumabas haha ha ha. Tsaka pwede ba tigilan nyo yang ” What bobo” na line you wankers! mga jologs numbnuts trying hard. Yung mga negative diyan F*** OFF you are BIG L.

Anonymous -You smell even though i’m not there.Maligo ka nga!
Anonymous // Jul 6, 2010 at 6:18 pm

@vieja PIKON? lol nagpakita ka rin nang TOTOONG MONG KULAY no?, basahin mo ng mabuti ang mga pignasasabi mo nakakahiya ka…..
tinawag mo na akong bobo, wankers,jologs etc.. kahit hindi mo nga ako kilala… kung sabagay expected ko rin yang ang sasabihin mo na puro hangin at katangahan.

@brent tanong ko lang sayo ha… si vieja ang unang gumamit ng ingles at hina-hambog ito right? TAPOS ako nayon ang PINAGIINITAN MO? hindi ata tama yan…. nayon pinagsasabi mo pang ang pagiging makabayan etc. pero sa kabilang dako dinidipensahan mo si Vieja na KUNG saan tadtad gumamit ng ingles. Basahin mo yung LAST 2 POSTS nga tao nayan SA TINGIN MO matino ba ang PINAG SASABI NYAN SA AKIN, tignan munga ang paggamit ng ingles nyan para murahin ako tapos narito ka nayon nagsasabi sa akin na hindi umiikot ang mundo sa kagalingan ko sa ingles? HUNGHANG KA ba?? basahin munga nang mabuti ang pinagsasabi mo bago ka umepal.
karen // Jul 6, 2010 at 9:46 pm

pang bobo lang ang UST
Vieja // Jul 7, 2010 at 6:21 am

Anonymous —— desperate and idiotic. Don’t respond rubbish…you’re just jealous hanggang school ka lang di mo madadala yan dito. Baka pag pinaglaki mo yang school mo dito sabihin sayo huh? never heard. Anonymous ka pa bakla ka siguro putak ka ng putak
brent // Jul 7, 2010 at 11:08 am

anonymous: oo nabasa ko. wala naman akong karapatan kung trip mo mag-ingles, magnihonggo, magbisaya, mag-arabo o kahit ano pa mang linggwahe gusto mo dahil nasa demokratikong bansa naman tayo e. ang ayaw ko lang e yung mga taong nagmamagaling sabay correct ng linggwahe at sa bandang dulo lalaitin ang institusyon na hindi naman nirerepresenta ang kabuuan nito.

kung epal ako, di nyo pag-aari ni vieja ang blog na ito. kung gusto nyo, gumawa kayong bago na kayo lang dalawa ang nag-cocomment. ipagpatuloy nyo ang delusyon nyo dun. at sa tatas ng komento mo palagay ko isa ka lang poser na nagkukunwaring parte ng UP, DLSU o ADMU. At kung mali man ako, ikinahihiya ka na ng mga institusyong yun.
brent // Jul 8, 2010 at 12:43 pm

@karen
Somehow mapapaniwala mo na sana ako sa sinasabi mo KUNG apat lang ang nag-eexist na universities sa buong Pilipinas. Given the weight of things. Kaso hindi e. Kung pangbobo UST, what do you call students from FEU, CEU, UE, etc.?? Retarded? Sinto-sinto? Abnuy? O come on. I think you’re better than that. Tigilan nyo na nga ang pagiging elitista niyo. Wala tayong mapapala diyan. Elitism is just a new face of crab mentality.

*ang linaw-linaw ng tanong ng author. Pwede naman magbigay ng opinion tapos sabihin lang ang advantages and disadvantages.
LanceC // Jul 8, 2010 at 3:24 pm

1 BS ME ako sa admu ngayon, I can say that I did not regret going to ateneo, nor will I regret going to UP for that matter, basta
business or managemant related = ADMU

variety of choices, eng courses etc = UP

masmagandang breeding ground kase for business hopefuls and ADMU

as for law i heard both universities are good.
Da bomb // Jul 8, 2010 at 4:27 pm

Yung mga bobo sa high school batch namin nakapasa lahat sa UST, totoo po ito kaya mababa ang kalidad ng estdyante sa UST
Vieja // Jul 9, 2010 at 6:16 am

I agree with you Brent. Ang linaw linaw ng tanong di nila masagot iba ang sagot ang bobo-bo. Ang mga sagot nila pang iinsulto naghahanap ng kaaway. Mga immature and trying hard.
Meebo // Jul 13, 2010 at 2:53 am

honestly kahit saan ka naman grumaduate aapakan ka lang naman ng foreigners (except US kasi sila rin dapat inaapakan) so whats the point in arguing kung which school is better. bottomline mababaw tayong mga pinoy na thinks na if maka graduate sa good school happy ending na. well thats just plain bull! honestly i have friends from all 4 schools. isa lang common na nasasabi nila. over rated school nila.

btw diba ang question here is if which school to go to given the blah blah blah… so pano umabot sa pag bash ng school and pag ego boost. why dont we go back to the real issue here. isa pa pala sa ating mga pinoy ang baba ng attention span.

ADMU – Law and Humanities, Another feat pag graduate ka from ateneo is magaling ka magsalita in front of an audience may communication skills.

UP – Most courses BUT not all, Good thing about UP naman is diverse ang culture and yung pagiging nationalistic mo is mabubuhay.

UST – Architecture, Sciences and Med.

DLSU – Accounting and Business Courses.
kurt // Jul 15, 2010 at 9:03 am

pretty interesting…thomasians don’t have to be so defensive.we know what our capabilities are..we don’t have to prove anything because if we do, the ‘manners’ of the ‘others’ will then speak of how fortunate we are..just nice to know that UST has perfectly achieved its aim to instill GOOD values in me. i’ve had a taste of an excellent Jesuit education , but the Thomasian ideals made the foundation stronger.i’m in new zealand right now..very proud, not only because I am a Thomasian, but because I am a proud Filipino as well…I always believe that “attitude has more weight than a fatty brain”
qwerty // Jul 17, 2010 at 1:47 am

well atleast sa nababasa ko dito sa debate/payabangan, puro, Instilled a good bla bla in me, made me bla bla, ME, ME, ME!

the very reason why kahit ano pa yabang nating lahat, ISA PA RIN TAYO SA PINAKAMAHIRAP NA BANSA SA BUONG MUNDO!!!

UP, tumahimik muna tayo at hayaan sila mag salita, i-angat muna natin ang bayan, bago natin ipagyabang ang ating pamantasan.
bela // Jul 22, 2010 at 9:09 am

Honestly, FEU and UE has the same standards with UST. Their students are even beter than Thomasians.

Kung talino lang kasi ang pag-usapan, UP, Ateneo at La Salle lang yan.

Yung UST 400 years na, tumatangap pa rin ng mga bobo. Totoo namang bobo ang mga estudyante sa UST at kahit sinu naman makakapasa sa entrance exam nilanng pang High School. Just face it.
aiztfrague // Jul 23, 2010 at 2:45 pm

let the board exam results speak for themselves.. kung bobo pala ang mga tomasino, and what do you call thomasians na nakakapasok sa top 10 licensure exams??

your stupidity amazes me Bela…
Darn // Jul 23, 2010 at 6:37 pm

Alam niyo kung tumatanggap man ng 12k-15k na freshmen students every year ang UST dahil maging matalino ka man o average lang welcome ka parin nilang turuan at iparamdam kung gano kasarap mag-aral sa UST.

Hindi niyo pwedeng gamiting dahilan ung entrance exam para sabihing bobo ang mga Taga UST. dahil kung diyan no lang ibabatay ung performance ng schoool eh wag wala tayong patutunguhan.
E2ong sayo! // Jul 23, 2010 at 6:50 pm

DLSU -Mga Mayamang BOBO
ADMU- Matalino na Mayaman pa! Mayabang lang
UST- May matalino at BOBO pero Madasalin
UP- MATALINO kaso mga jologs eh
FEU- BOBO na jologs pa!
alecz gelindon // Jul 24, 2010 at 3:24 pm

tama yung sinabi nung isa
it depends kung anong course ang kukunin moh
katulad koh
I’m a B.S GEOLOGY STUDENT OF ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
and only ADAMSON, UP and, MAPUA are the well known school’s here in Manila who offers B.S GEOLOGY and B.S MINING ENG’G
it’s not about the school. it’s about the course and kung anung ipapakita moh sah loob ng ilang taon mong pagaaral.
galing kah nga sah well known nah paaralan, wala namang kwenta performance moh habang nagaaral kah, panoh kah makakakuha ng work dibah?
ndi kah nah nga nakuha sah trabahong gusto moh pinahiya moh pah school moh

do I have a point here??
ANIMO // Jul 25, 2010 at 3:00 am

@E2ong sayo: Owss?? talaga? Mayayamang bobo kami? Well, I would’ve rather save my time than explaining to an individual with limited thinking capacity. Masyado namang stereotype mga pinagsasabi mo. C’mon, please don’t post nonsensical things to relay nonsensical informations here, you’re just ruining the page furthermore like what other people had done. Nevertheless, from what school are you by the way? Some people are so aggressive here!! hahaha tapos mamaya neither of you is studying from those schools.
TRISH // Jul 26, 2010 at 7:39 am

If pre-med po(medical technology)…paki tingnan lang po ang rating ng FEU-NRMF….. May “NRMF” Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation… po hndi lngFEU… magkaiba po un…. pakilinaw lng po un pag tira s FEU…. Dahil ako pasado ng UP, ATENEO, LASALLE at UST…
Graduate ako ATENEO nung college….

FEU-NRMF medicine ako ngyn…pero mahirap tlga s FEU… at masasabi ko n magagaling tlga ang medical technology graduates nila khit atenista ako…respeto s graduates nila….

If medical related o medicine ang pag uusapan… pantay pantay lng ang apat n schools na ito:

UP college of medicine
FEU-NRMF
UST
UERMMMC…

take note pasado rin ako ng UP, UST at UERMMMC…Its a matter of choice… pare pareho lng ang four schools na ito s medicine…

pero s medical technology… FEU-NRMF ang magaling…..

Mag isip po muna bago magsalita against s FEU… meron pong FEU-NRMF( tingnan muna ang board ratings)…..tnx
pak // Jul 26, 2010 at 7:50 am

lahat ay pare pareho lng…. nasa pag aaral mo lng n ggwin yan…..
paolo // Jul 26, 2010 at 8:15 am

Medical Technology, definitely FEU-NRMF ang school para s profession n yan trace nyo pa ang rating from 1960′s up to the present……

sa Medicine: pare pareho lng ang 4 na schools:
UP school of Medicine
UST
FEU-NRMF
UERMMMC

sorry po sa LaSalle and Ateneo… sa field ng medicine iba ang top 4…..

Iba ang FEU(manila) sa FEU-NRMF(fairview)…..

Deregulated po ang status ng school na ito…
pacheck nlng po s CHED at PRC ang passing rate sa medicine at medical technology…. tahimik lng pero magaling…

pag aralan muna ang sinasabi bago tirahin ang FEU-NRMF…. just to clear things lng!!! good day!
bebang // Jul 26, 2010 at 8:22 am

go UP…..
LaSallian // Jul 26, 2010 at 11:25 am

there has been a lot of bashing lately here and i just want to prove some of my insights as unbiased as possible.

again this came from my personal observations and experiences.

i come from a family that has diverse experiences when it comes to universities. i’m from DLSU, my older brother studies at UP, my sister studies at ADMU, my mom studied at UE and finally my dad studied at SILLIMAN university and HULT university in boston, USA.

also, let me include a cousin of mine who is a graduate of UST nursing and is taking up med-tech as a secondary course at the moment.

frankly speaking, we are an above middle class family. my dad is a chief financial officer of one of the top banking institutions in the philippines. he was also an executive in also one of the top real estate companies that put up luxury hotels and resorts nationwide. now with God as my witness this is his personal insight between the MOST common traits that alumni of the different universities show (i am not generalizing ALL the alumni, just in the past 4 companies he has worked with).

ateneans: great speakers, they are very charismatic. great spoke-persons. they can also be very braggy at times but they can be very persuasive a true valuable asset in the company.

maroons: very bright consultants, but are merely tools that are ‘rented’ for their skills to reach a company goal. nevertheless, plainly straightforward. when it comes to planning, ateneans and lasallians are no match to their intellect.

lasallians: very street smart, can expect the unexpected because of being more analytical than by-the-book. usually the priority when it comes to staffing the company when it comes to top executive positions. they don’t care what it takes as long as the job is done. excels because of their professionalism.

it is just his insights, i do not, in any way, want to generalize the alumni of the different universities. everybody has their ups and downs.

sadly for the tomasians, honestly graduates of your school do not really have the upper hand unless you prove yourself from the entry level jobs. employers rarely accept you guys in middle positions and especially high ranked positions. why? well i can tell because we have a family company (which my mom runs) and lots of known-families connections (sy’s, lopez’s and etc.) and they do not usually hire people from the big 3.

this might be biased but this is only in the corporate field. i know UST excels in other fields maybe just not in the business side.

now our family has just migrated here at toronto, canada. it is sad that wherever school you’ve studied in, it is only in the grades they base your performance on. which means even an 80% in UP/ADMU/DLSU/UST ranks the same as any other ched-credited university in the philippines.

we all know that maintaining a grade in the top universities are harder compared to the other weak-sauce universities at our country but it is the sad truth that THEY GENERALIZE THE UNIVERSITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES.

as of the moment all of my siblings and me are planning to go back to highschool, ace it, get atleast an 80% grade (believe it or not 50% is the passing here, 80%++ makes you a scholar already) and go to a university here at canada.

i hope i helped some of the students in the choice that they would be making, and also some of the students that may be planning to migrate here. =)
ploops // Jul 29, 2010 at 8:20 am

I graduated from UST all i can say is

UST- Matatalino at masipag
UP-Matatalino at aktibista
DLSU- Matatalino pero minsan tamad
ADMU- Mga mayayamang BOBO
KENNEDY // Jul 29, 2010 at 8:22 am

Mga Ateneans lang mahilig manglait sa UST. Balita ko sa admin namin 50% ng hindi pumasa sa UST, pumupunta sa ADMU.

Therefore, ADMU is the school of rejects.
ADMU is the school of bobo.
WTF // Jul 29, 2010 at 11:24 am

Enough is enough, guys.

ploops, KENNEDY: Sa tingin niyo ba sa paninira niyo sa ADMU, napapaganda niyo ang reputasyon ng UST? Gago, hindi!

The same goes to those from ADMU, UP and DLSU na naninira sa ibang schools. IKINAHIHIYA KAYO NG SCHOOLS NIYO. ‘Wag niyo nang dadalhin ang political mudslinging sa college, please. Taong insecure lang ang naninira sa iba. INSECURE! Kung may negative trait man ang isang tao tapos nagkataong sa certain school siya nag-aaral, ‘wag niyo naman sanang igeneralize yung school. WALA YAN SA SCHOOL, NASA TAO YAN.

Kung para sa mga Ateneans sila ang number 1, sige, pabayaan niyo lang sila. Kung para sa mga taga-UST sila ang top school, sige lang, ‘wag niyo nang kontrahin. Kung para sa mga taga-UP sila ang pinakamatalino, sige lang! Kung para sa mga taga-DLSU sila ang top 1, ‘wag niyo nang patulan. Kanya-kanyang opinyon na natin yan. Kanya-kanyang paningin.

RESPETO NA LANG, PLEASE.

Sige, manira pa kayo. Tingnan natin kung hindi yan magrebound.

As for the rankings, leave it to the experts. May mga taong nabubuhay para diyan.
Smart Ass // Jul 29, 2010 at 8:22 pm

simple lang sagot dito pwede namang idelete tong blog na to nang may-ari. then DONE!!!
Lala // Jul 31, 2010 at 1:20 pm

Aw. Bakit ganyan dito?

Ito opinyon ko lang, pero kahit saan ka naman nagaaral, nasa sarili mo yun kung uunlad ka eh.

Bakit ganyan? Nagaaway away kayo. Nakklimutan niyo ata na magpasalamat sa Diyos na nakapagaral kayo sa mga unibersidad na yan. Kasi yung iba humihinto na lang sa pagaaral, at yung iba nga walang makain eh.

Be thankful na nakakapagaral kayo. tapos ishare niyo ang knowledge at gifts niyo sa iba. Para umunlad tayong lahat.
E2ong sayo! // Jul 31, 2010 at 8:48 pm

@ANIMO
Eh totoo namang kayong mga taga LASALLE ay mga BOBONG mayaman! Im a Proud student Of Ateneo De Manila University taking Up Pol-Sci and here at ateneo we value education at hindi katulad niyo na puro lang Kabobohan at Panlalait sa ibang schools ang ginagawa. Sa totoo lang Mas gugustuhin ko pa mag aral sa UST kesa DLSU kasi at least dun mga totoong tao ang kasama mo di katulad sa La Salle mga muka kayong pera. Just face it YOU ARE NOTHING WITHOUT THE NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL.
LaSallian // Aug 2, 2010 at 6:28 am

@E2ong sayo

and your flaming makes you and your school better? your school is would’ve not gotten it’s reputation without ours, and sadly it works the other way around as well.

dude maybe you’re just being a little to proud of yourself. being an atenean doesn’t mean your the best OF THE BEST. you may be smart but there’ll be someone who’s gonna be even smarter. and when karma strikes back at you, i hope it’ll slap your ass so hard that you’ll wake up from your dream where ateneans are kings and everyone else are shit.
RAY // Aug 7, 2010 at 6:54 pm

guys!! cool lng tayong lahat…. kung ako ung gumawa nitong site na to malamang nagsisi n ko kung bakit gnwa ko to… nagkakagalit na, nagsasagutan na ang mga tao, nagkakapikunan at ngpapataasan na ng ihi… bkit umabot s point n nagpapayabangan na regarding sa achievement ng kanya kanyang schools…

cyempre ung mga taga UP hndi magpapatalo s mga taga ATENEO, sa mga taga LASALLE, sa mga tga UST sa mga taga FEU sa mga tga SAN BEDA at sa kung anu ano pang school n nkasulat…

Guys, oo nga sikat nga ang mga schools n yan, pero nasa performance m nmn yan… hindi kailangan mgpataasan ng ihi at magpayabangan s achievements ng each schools kc hndi mttpos ang sagutan ng lahat…

sagutin lng ntin ung tanong, if hndi ganun ang opinyon nung iba, wag ng mgbigay ng violent reaction…respetuhin n ntin…. like ako taga ATENEO.. pero malaki respeto ko s mga taga LASALLE, UP,UST,FEU,SAN BEDA, UAP, etc… na mggling din tulad ko ang mga students dito…

wag na sanang umabot sa payabangan, pataasan ng ihi n aabot s npakahabang listahan ng mga sikat n tao ng bawat schools( no offense lang po).. magagaling tayong lahat.. mag aral lng tyo ng mbuti lahat… well do good definitely..

peace sa MGA ISKOLAR NG BAYAN, LASALISTA, taga USTE, TAMARAWS, BEDISTA, taga UAP at sa lahat p ng school (un may mga full autonomy, deregulated, at wla).. peace guys!! cool lng….

MAGAGALING TAYONG LAHAT….
bebang // Aug 7, 2010 at 7:05 pm

Korek.. sa wakas meron ding sumagot ng tama… peace po sa lahat….
RICH ( Registered Medical Technologist) // Aug 8, 2010 at 2:08 pm

TO THE SITE AUTHOR OF THIS..

I dont think tama po un term ninyo na “Humahabol un other schools” with it comes to MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY sa UST..

kasi ang pagkakaalam ko, mas magaling ang FEU-NRMF compared sa UST…

actually mas magaling pa ang ST. Louis University sa Baguio, Univ. of San Agustin sa Iloilo at Velez College sa Cebu City compared s UST especially kung titingnan ang board results mula dati sa Medical Technology, now being called Medical Laboratory Science…..

paki correct lng po miss author un term nyo… thanks!!
JULS // Aug 8, 2010 at 2:10 pm

AH!! GANUN PALA UN…. HEHE
TOCHI // Aug 9, 2010 at 3:00 pm

Hi Ms Dine Racoma. Just want to ask somethin…I’ll be takin my entrance exam on August 28 for my MS Mathematics in Ateneo…Any idea ms dina on the level of difficulty nung exam?..thank you.
Sexy Mom // Aug 9, 2010 at 3:25 pm

i suggest that you check the blog of Ms Rosanna (http://rossanahead.wordpress.com). you can make a comment and ask your question.
pinoyorker // Aug 14, 2010 at 1:31 am

even LaSallian, who migrated to Canada, realized that only in Pinas we give schools a big heck of a deal! Just like Canada, US genaralizes all the schools in the Philippines…they don’t care…at all..where you graduated from!!!I’m a healthcare worker here in US…and you know what, mas malalaki pa kumita ($$$$$$) yung mga graduates ng nilalait nyong schools. Here, as long as you have your license and masipag ka…you can work to death and reap your rewards…ka-ching…ka…ching ($$$$$$$).
Depende talaga kung ano ang course na gusto mo. There are certain schools that are well known for a particular course, in terms of curriculum and training. Hindi natin pwede i generalized kung anong klaseng estudyante ang nag-aaral sa bawat school. Kung nag-aaral ka or nag- graduate sa sikat na school…good for you…be thankful! Paano na lang kung ipananganak ka sa mahirap na pamilya, tapos di ka pa katalinuhan…so wala ka ng pag-asa sa buhay? Dito papasok yung sipag, diskarte at tiyaga!!! Huwag nga kayong hambog, i trace nyo nga yung mga ninuno nyo…malamang ang iba dun graduate of the “other schools” o kaya di nakapag-aral. Kaya magpasalamat kayo! Picture this- babangon sila sa hukay… to kick your @$$ para marealize mo how lucky you are at para sabihin sa ‘yo…Is that your way of making me proud?!!!
carline // Aug 16, 2010 at 9:50 pm

That is a face at hindi dapat kayo masaktan dahil alam lahat ng tao yan. Ang UST ang university ng mga bobo. Lahat ng hindi pumasa sa DLSU and ADMU ay tinatanggap sa UST.

Kahit ang mga kick outs ng ibang school ay natatanggap pa rin sa UST kaya ang UST ay isang so-so na school dahil puro mga bobo ang estudyante dyan.
patricia // Aug 16, 2010 at 9:53 pm

My mom never wanted me to go to UST because of the perception that those who dont pass the entrance exams of the BIG 3 ( UP. La Salle. Ateneo) go to UST.

I study in San Beda now and Im proud. I can say that our Bedan education is far better than UST. I have a cousin from UST who regret because people say that they are not proud if you are from UST.
Pablo Jan Marc A. Filio // Aug 21, 2010 at 7:49 am

This site posts every year the top universities around the world. In 2010, only four universities in the Philippines made in to the rank.

1) Ateneo De Manila University
2) University of the Philippines (Diliman)
3) University of Santo Tomas (Manila)
4) De La Salle University

Every university has its own expertise. In order to land a best university according to your filed of study, it is better to know if the course is center of excellence in that university.

I’ll give you an exmaple
If you want to ADMU or UST.
If you want in field of Broadcasting, UP is the best option
If you want in field of business, ADMU and DLSU is an option.
If you opt to take law, UP, ATENEO, and SAN BEDA
If you are venturing in medicine, UST, UP, and FEU

Whatever university and school you are from, you should be proud of it because the memories you had there is indeed exceptional even you failed or succeeded.

I’m proud of my university because my university is always the haven of historical changes in the Philippines. I walked in a university where saints and heroes were formed.

GO USTE
LOPAL // Aug 24, 2010 at 5:05 am

EVEN If UST is ranked 1 in the world., people will stay say that students from UST are bobo because it is true. UST people are mediocre and have low IQ.
richard // Aug 25, 2010 at 2:54 am

wow! this thread live for almost 2 years now… amazing how people give importance to which school is better… in my experience, I first look at the curriculum of the course i want to take and then choose the better one, and if two or more school are of the same curriculum then that’s the time I will choose defending on who’s more trusted. because its not the school name that count, it’s the knowledge you gain during your studies, the school name is just a bonus. because let’s accept the truth here in our mother land, manager’s prefer the popular school.

ANIMO LA SALLE…
falcons // Aug 25, 2010 at 11:16 am

UST is a very popular school. A very popular school indeed for those who failed in UP, DLSU and Ateneo. Thus, those dumb people and academically incompetent are in UST.
kraken // Aug 25, 2010 at 1:52 pm

i really don’t get it why people really hate UST so much when indeed its a very good school. I’m not from UST by the way. And I’m sorry to blow your bubble, falcons but what’s worse is when schools lower than UST uses alternicks just to help the BIG3 bash the same school.. pathetic.. kung dumb ang UST, what are you then?? retard? mentally incapacitated?. So please leave the reject issue to UP,ADMU, DLSU and UST, because your school is not even in the picture to begin with. The so-called BIG3 just started the issue because they consider these 4 universities when going to college and just noticed that some of his/her friends who are average/below his class was admitted in UST, but that’s not the case in the long run. they just proved it with their alumni and licensure results (metaphor: turning dirt to gold).. and that really needs some compliment indeed.
kraken // Aug 25, 2010 at 2:22 pm

Just a tip to the people who comment just to defend one’s school:

“Huwag na po sana natin patulan ang mga nang-babash ng kani-kaniyang eskwelahan lalo na kung taga-FEU lang ang may pakana ng mga alternicks para pag-awayin lahat ng estudyante ng UP,ADMU,DLSU at UST. It’s so pathetic.”

*Just stick to the topic.. will you?
falcons // Aug 25, 2010 at 9:51 pm

well im sorry to tell you that in my high school, the top 20 went to Ateneo , UP and DLSU and few went to US colleges.

Some average students went to UST and most dumb students and below averag students were accepted by UST.

Now, how is that? It is safe to conclude that UST students are dumb? Because that’s the fact, UST accepts a lot of dumb people. Therefore, UST is a school of the dumb.

UST is not a very good school it’s just a good school because it cant even compete with Ateneo and La Salle in academics and UST competing with UP is far too ambitious.
deborah // Aug 26, 2010 at 10:23 am

If you fail UP, go to Ateneo or La Salle
If you fail Ateneo or La Salle, go to UST

UST accepts a lot of BIG rejects
nibil // Aug 26, 2010 at 10:25 am

Ang harsh nyo sa UST lalo na yung mga mayayabang na Atenista. Para sa akin UST , UP and DLSU ang the best!

Yung ateneo, bobo at mayayabang lang naman ang nandyan! Yung pinsan ko na bumagsak sa UST, natanggap sa Ateneo kaya ang mga bobo sa Ateneo.
balboni // Aug 26, 2010 at 1:03 pm

to nibil? are you sure or is it the other way around? Ateneo only accepts the best while UST is known to be the dumpsite of dumb and rejects. Ang dali dali na nga lang ng entrance exam nyo kaya lahat pati mga bobo pumapasa.

Admit it, UST is the place for BOBO and wannabes!
kraken // Aug 26, 2010 at 1:31 pm

to falcons:
It was never safe to conclude, especially if it comes from hasty generalizations. If you are having a Research subject, well you really failed Big time. If that’s the case with your school then go ahead.. I studied in a science high school and our Valedictorian and Salutatorian went to UST taking up Nursing. Will I say they’re a bunch of rejects? No.. Especially if they also passed in Ateneo and UP. It just turns back at you. Which has more weight? An entrance exam or a National Licensure Exam?

If you say that those who failed in the entrance exams of the BIG3 are dumb, then what do you call students from the BIG3 who failed in Licensure Exams beaten by FEU, UST, UE or even by the schools in the provinces?

Its just a simple logic.. And will you stop this elitist mentality of yours and just move on? Even though I’m part of the Big3, I can really say that this entrance exam issue is way way overrated.
libby // Aug 27, 2010 at 1:56 am

para kay balboni, hinay hinay lang sa pagsasalita ng bobo tungkol sa madaling entrance exam ng UST. At least may natatanggal pa rin kahit papano. E yung sa ibang eskwelahan, may entrance exam daw lahat naman pumapasa. hahaha. bato-bato sa langit ang matamaan, buti nga. hehe

para kay kraken, yeah i heard of the nursing program in UST. 99 percent passing rate ata sila last year and 26/50 topnotchers galing kanila, natalo pa ang UP which only got 4 ata though 100% pa rin sila. I also have a friend that passed the ACET and DLSUCET, but failed in the USTET and UPCAT because of the nursing course. Sa UP pa lang daw andami gusto magnursing nun kaso konti mga 60 lang tinatanggap tapos yung sa UST 13,000 gusto magnursing kaso 450 lang ata naadmit. Hayzz. Siguro Medicine and Nursing lang talaga ang saving grace ng UST, yung other course, may konting matalino pero iba BASURA. hahhahah
aiztfrague // Aug 27, 2010 at 1:27 pm

Hay kaawa awa.. ,mga tao nga naman gmagawa pa ng ALTERNICKS para lang makapangdegrade ng ibang school..
balboni // Aug 31, 2010 at 3:00 am

kayo ang nakakaawa, graduate kayo ng UST e pang mga bobo lang naman yan. asan na ba ang mga nurses nyo? unemployed, mga PT graduates nyo masahista sa fitness centers.

Sus, kailangan nyo tanggapin na yung UST nyo e pang bobo lang at huwag na huwag nyo isiksik ang Ateneo sa UST dahil milya milya ang layo ng talino ng mga Atenista dahila ng UST para sa mga BOBO.
tochi // Aug 31, 2010 at 1:38 pm

@ baloni

i pity you ill mannered and foolish human being. Are you proud dhil atenista ka? Then take this, You DON’T belong to Ateneo coz isa ka sa mga makakasira ng imahe ng mga students ng Ateneo. Atenistas are polite and nice..though yung confidence level nila ay mataas.. Yes given na nag aaral ka sa ateneo…pero yung pag katao mo ay di nararapat para tawaging Atenista!!! I’m a proud graduate of UST!! We are equipped with values!! TAKE NOTE Baloni!! VALUES!!! Eh ikaw wala ka nun!!!
fec // Sep 2, 2010 at 3:39 am

UST may values? E yung mga kilala kong nagaaral dyan mga social climbers at chismosa hahahah!
Aian // Sep 3, 2010 at 12:28 am

Recommended ba ang UP Diliman for arts related courses?
Blue Maroon and Archers // Sep 4, 2010 at 1:34 am

BEST SCHOOLS- UP, ADMU and DLSU only!!!

Number of recipients of TOSP ( TOSP 10 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES 1999-2010 )

University of the Philippines-30 (Diliman-16/Manila-14)
Ateneo de Manila-18
De La Salle Manila-17
FEU-9
CEU-8

others
Assumption-7
UST-6
San Beda-4
kraken // Sep 4, 2010 at 11:51 am

ok here we go again.. and your point blue maroon and archers is..

wow FEU has 9 outstanding students. i know that you are much better than UST. are you happy now?? what a lame metric.. I suggest that high schools should now focus on entrance exams of UP, Ateneo, DLSU and FEU/CEU. do you want me to say, “please dont go to that school in España. You’re just wasting your time, Its only a place for rejects.., you’ll never learn values, its always flooded, they have incompetent professors, the students are just middle class, etc..”

case in point, do these words, “Rejected by a reject school” ring a bell to you? go back to morayta and dont bring the name of the Big3 to shame.
kraken // Sep 4, 2010 at 11:52 am

@aian: yes.. highly recommended.
the observer // Sep 5, 2010 at 11:46 pm

Guys:

This year’s survey says it all —

1st – ADMU
2nd – UP
3rd – UST
4th – DLSU

See links below —

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/190907/4-rp-universities-remain-among-top-200-asian-schools

http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/overall

Let’s face it, UST has improved a lot and is set to take the Philippine academe by storm.

Sorry for envious and the ignoramus!
nicolicious // Sep 7, 2010 at 6:12 pm

@the observer I guess none is even envious to UST,, they are just stating the fact that UST is just a struggling university to be at par with ADMU, UP and DLSU.
Leah Marie Aoanan // Sep 7, 2010 at 7:27 pm

Hello everyone.. I will take USTET on October 24, 2010. I still don’t know what to review. Could you please help me and give me tips how to pass the USTET?.. It’s my first choice among uni’s. Thanks. God bless you all!
TERy // Sep 8, 2010 at 7:29 am

hi leah,

i think you dont need to review for USTet. It is very very easy and even dumb people can pass it.

There was a question like this when I took USTet,

1. Find the value of Y if 32-Y= 28

a 3
b 16
c 4
d none of the above

Furthermore, only few people fail UST and they can accommodate as much as 17,000 freshmen every year so do not worry.
nicolicious // Sep 8, 2010 at 9:21 am

TERY you are absolutely right,, hahaha the exam in UST is same with the entrance exams of FEU, UE and even San Beda… Kudos Tery
Morgen // Sep 8, 2010 at 5:40 pm

Indeed.. USTET is very easy but still there is a cut off score that you should worry about.. If u included such courses like nursing, PT, OT, , accountancy then the required cut off score should be a lot higher than the general passing score.. Especially nursing and accountancy. Actually im taking up BSN at the far eastern university, but my score didnt make it to pass the requirements in the UST college of nursing..There were an ample of programs that I qualified but Nursing is the only choice that I am longing to pursue so I took up nursing in a different school. Just a tip of advice.
Gimli // Sep 10, 2010 at 11:52 am

Why are negative comments here mostly directed to UST? Data from the Professional Regulation Commission, Commission on Higher Education, and other college ranking surveys show again and again that UST is among the best Philippine universities.

Just yesterday, UST topped the board exam results for Medical Technology.
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/200561/910-pass-med-tech-licensure-exams-ust-grad-tops-list

A few weeks ago, it also dominated the Medicine and Nursing board exams.
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/198844/ust-grad-tops-list-of-new-doctors
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=606833&publicationSubCategoryId=63

This is not to say that UST’s excellence is limited to biomedical courses – just citing recent news of its achievements. UST students consistently dominate licensure exams – perhaps with the exception of Law (although that college has big plans too under its new dean).

And USTET is no joke. UST accepts around 10,000 freshmen passers from a pool of more than 50,000 applicants. That’s a 20 percent admission rate – still very much selective even in international standards. Given the economic reality of the Philippines, how many senior high school students even apply to Ateneo or La Salle? I know I didn’t.

Besides, UST offers courses ranging from Architecture to Applied Physics, Ecclesiastical Studies to Entrepreneurship, Philosophy to Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology to Sociology. It has 13 undergraduate colleges. So don’t wonder why it accepts more students than Ateneo or La Salle.

If it’s a question of quality education that UST haters still question, the reasonable among us could only hope that they look at existing data.

Enough with putting down UST. Its 400th year in 2011 calls for a celebration of its tradition of excellence.
Li Mae // Sep 14, 2010 at 12:09 am

what’s with all the ruckus guys?, can’t we all just get along with each other?

Seriously for all negative comments above, dapat nga magtulungan tayo eh para sa ikauunlad ng bansang Pilipinas. Hindi yung nag babangayan kayo sa pride ng Alma Mater ninyo.

There is no endpoint dito kung patuloy lang kayo magsisiraan at mag pataasan ng ere.

Be professional guys.

Regards,
Li Mae
Mapua
kits // Sep 14, 2010 at 8:11 am

sa mga nanlalait jan,hai naku.. paenglish english pa kayo , buti sana kung ginagamit niyo ng matino, hindi naman basehan ang wika kung matalino ka, nasa attitude yun,

studyante palang kayo natututo na kayong manlait at mandiscriminate ng kapwa niyo, how much more if proffesionals na kayo?\

tanong ko lang nagaaral ba kayo?\

at tama si love, sa tingin niyo ba makukuha pa ninyo sa kabilang buhay ang diploma niyo ?

…at saka isa pa poh pala..

narto tayo sa Pilipinas at wala tayo sa amerika, mahalin niyo ang ating sariling wika., alam ko pong mag ingles pero ginagamit ko po to para hindi manlait at para hindi maipakita sa tao na matalino ako,

GROW UP
kits // Sep 14, 2010 at 8:21 am

UST UP ATENEO LA SALLE,

Mataas po tingin ko sa inyo kasi matatalino kayo,,

matatalino po kayo pero saan niyo ginagamit ang talino niyo?

para lang manlait ng tao? para lang maipagyabang ang katalinuhan ninyo?
nicolicious // Sep 15, 2010 at 1:34 pm

UST 400 years of accepting rejects…hehehe
thomasian // Sep 16, 2010 at 7:34 pm

haysss…

um, just want to thank you for defending UST kahit taga ADMU Ka. taga ust high school ako, kanina lang kalaban namin kayo. and though madaming asaran, nung tumugtotg na ang hymn nyo, pumalakpak kami kasi ang galing nyo talaga sa basketball. AND READ THIS: nung hymn na namin, kahit talunan kami, TUMAYO AT PUMALAKPAK ANG ADMU. well, just wanted to share na mababait din ang mga taga admu.

pati up, they were respectful. may nakalaban kami isang school, di ko na babangitin mejo bastos pero di kami lumaban.

sinasabi ko lang guys, kahit na anung baba ng school namin, respetuhin nyo naman. mahal namin ang ust e.. respect guys, please. i respect all schools, kahit public pa. never kong nilalait.

guys, respect.

0thomasian.
tnx haysss….
thomasian // Sep 16, 2010 at 7:45 pm

ska yung ust entrance test po, kaya madali yun, ang alam ko ganto:

sabi ng alumni hirapan, para tumaas ang tingin sa ust. pero di nila tinuloy kasi para sa kanila, bigyan dapat ng chance yung di ganun kasmart, para maging successful paglaki.. i mean, CHANCE FOR ALL.

guys, kung mababa ang ust, i can accept it. ok lang talga, swear. pero respeto lang kasi hindi basura ang ust. nakakamatay pag-aaral dito, promise.

mababa na kung mababa, at least hindi kami nglolookdown sa ibang school.

wag sabihing dahil taga ust ako ganto.

BILIB din ako sa UP. kasi may dignidad at pangalan sila. may manners. way to go up
UP // Sep 19, 2010 at 10:48 am

hindi maganda ang mga nakasaad sa page na ito.

hindi naman totoo na lahat ng nasa UST ay bumagsak sa BIG 3.

Hindi porke bagsak sa UP, ADMU o DLSU e automatically sa UST na ang punta.
Morgen // Sep 20, 2010 at 7:54 pm

You got that right UP..

Sure flamebaiter lang 2ng topic na 2, I dont know kung pano nareresist ni Ms. Dine Racoma na itolerate lahat ng uri ng pangiinsulto ng ibat ibang netizens d2 sa sarili niyang blog. She could have atleast remove the blog instead since the query is already answered.
thomasian // Sep 22, 2010 at 2:57 pm

thanks UP. saludo ako sa inyo
Lauro UST // Sep 27, 2010 at 1:12 am

Hello evryone! I’m L:auro and I’m on my third year now taking up Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Biological Science. This is the second time I browsed this blog and I admit that I got irritated by the posts here, especially those putting UST down.

I understand your egos. There will be times when a person experiences extreme emotions, he cannot control his emotions. When these emotions become a tsunami, one can no longer argue properly. You end up saying things that are irrational.

I understand how proud these Big 4 people are. The UP, ADMU, DLSU and UST feud has been happening for a more than a decade. It’s a timeless war. Every one does not want to be left behind, and every one will keep on looking for a hole or weak spot, for the sake of vengeance.

But if the issue raised here are to be analyzed, people seem to forget their rational sides. They keep on dwelling on a pointless issue.

So what are my points? My first set of points is a defence for my UST.

1. To defend my beloved university, I wanted to tell everyone that UST is not a school of all dumbs. When you say “school of dumbs” it includes the allumni. Yes some students are dumb but I assure you that the dumb students you know will not persist in the University.
2. UST has been posting a high passing rate in state board exams, proving the high quality of its graduates.
3. UST has many CoE and CoD programs , and so far has the most number of Level 2 accreditations in Metro Manila.
4. UST has a fair entrance test but has a selective admission procedures in every program.
5. UST has been improving its faculty line up and continues to do so by encouraging teaching staffs to pursue postgraduate studies.
6. UST provides a physical environment conducive to learning and a continues to keep the entire community abreast with ecclesiastical and educational improvements.
7. UST is the Catholic University of the Philippines. It admits and nurtures students in line with its purpose. It accepts quality students and average students because it believes in the capacity of every Filipino learner.
8. UST has been regularly listed among the surveys on top universities. Examples are THE and QS.

My last set of points is on the HEIs’ quality:

1. The student performance is largely based on personality. The school just influences student on how to improve what he already has and provide more optiond towards professional growth.
2. The country’s educational system struggles to compete against existing vices like illegal drugs and grogs, cyber services and public figures that display incompetency, immorality and insensitivity. A society plagued by monkey commerce, unhealthy competitions and evaded issues and reasoning. No wonder, many are arrogant and sad to say, corrupted by a bad social trend we have. Hence do not blame the university, but the BES where students came from because they have developed rude people like those commented on this blog.
3. Every examination has its own advantages and disadvantages. And all universities have been improving their admission standards to become better.
4. Instead of teasing one another, let us be unified for a better Philippine educational sysytem. If UP, ADMU, DLSU and UST keep on quarelling, nothing will cjange. Mind improving educational institutions and workforce!

I hope my few advices helped. Apologies if I’m a bit opaque, since I havent slept for a night in making periodical exams, quizzes and biology module for UST Education High School.

Sexy Mom pleease remove bad comments, it just help detoriate the Philippine schools.

Stop your nasty comments, you keep on making your respective schools’ name worse.
3.
thomasian // Sep 27, 2010 at 7:00 pm

totoo naman po. sana ang UP UST ADMU DLSU magkabati bati na. magkaisa nalang para sa Philippines.

SALUDO AKO SA UP. karespe-respeto ang mga tao dun
Botski // Sep 30, 2010 at 12:45 am

Eto lang mga tsong!!!

“Ang maraming bunga ay binabato”

UST reached so many success both in academic and in sports…

di lang matanggap ng mga mayayaman at matatalino kuno na UP, ADMU, at DLSU na natatalo sila ng mga sinasabi nilang “Average Students” from UST.
kopi // Oct 6, 2010 at 9:12 am

e ang pagsagot lang namna sa board exams ang tintuturo sa UST pero ang totoo, mga walang laman ang utak ang mga nagaaral dyan.

Why dont you ask companies? Very disappointed sila sa UST graduates, napakaincompetent at bobobo daw.
slof // Oct 9, 2010 at 10:50 am

okay : scenario

may sumabog na powerplant

a admu , dlsu or ust student can fix it with his eyes close.

a UP student , wont fix , but design a better working powerplant.
dannyboy // Oct 9, 2010 at 12:50 pm

Grabe naman kayo.

I’m from UP Manila at sa totoo lang gusto kong patayin yung mga nagsusuot ng shirts na may mga meaning ng mga schools. Ansama talaga. Alam ko may magcocomment naman jan na hindi ako taga-UP.

Alam ko matatalino ang mga taga-UP kahit na bumabagsak sila minsan (aaminin ko may mga bagsak ako pero hindi ko tatanggapin na pagsabihan ako ng bobo, siguro tamad lang talaga ako).

Ang point ko lang is: sana wag nang mag-away, di ba? Bakit kailangan pang mag-away. Besides, marami naman akong kaibigan na pumasa ng UP na mas magaling pa sa akin pero ang pinili ay yung ibang school na mas malapit sa amin. Taga-Mindanao ako at mas pinili nila yung MSU at ibang school.

Kahit nga sa UP System mismo may discrimination din. I remember noong opening nung UP Centennial may parade tapos narinig ko sa mga taga-UP Manila mismo kung ano daw hitsura ng mga taga-UP Mindanao, tao rin ba sila…see?

Kahit taga-UP Diliman nagdidiscriminate sa sa UP Manila. Eh ano ngayon kung banner campus kayo? Mas magaling ba kayo kaysa sa Med, Nursing, and other courses dun? Basta taga-UP kahit Food Technology lang ang course, anyayabang na…

Nakakalungkot isipin..
haha // Oct 11, 2010 at 2:04 am

Correction yup madali USTET.

Sa ust “many are chosen but few remain”
Agree ba kayo maga taga accountancy, engineering and nursing?

Based on my experience. Sa upcat nahirapan ako dahil sa right minus wrong, sa DLSU entrance test mahirap din questions pero ok yun time nila, sa ACET grabe time pressure and sa USTET madali talaga siya.

I passed them all but I choose UST kasi iniisip ko nun sa ust pinakamadali at ok yun course ko dun napasukan… Saka iniisip ko din yun gastos may 3 pa ako kapatid sa HS, 2 from ateneo hs and one from claret which is 60k plus tuition… Mahirap din pala dun makasurvive at naniwala ako sa kanilang “many are chosen but few remain”… Saka hindi lahat ng matatalino kasi kayang mag-aral sa ateneo at dlsu.

Honestly meron din naman bumagsak sa USTET na pumasa sa DLSU, meron din matatalino akong kabatch na pumasa sa UP pero bumagsak sa DLSU and last madami din akong kabatch na nasa lower rank na pumasa sa DLSU nakakagulat nga eh siguro tinitignan talaga nila kung afford mo tuition dun kasi di b dun sa application form mo nilalagay mo dun work ng parents m at assets nila sa ateneo ganun din pati awards mo nun hs at pinapasubmit ka ng essay…

Ou nga may mga dumb na gumagraduate sa ust yun mga nadedelay. Pero kung yun sasabihan mo ng dumb yun mga nakagraduate on time lalo na sa eng’g, accountancy, nursing and those courses with high mortality rate better think twice…
haha // Oct 11, 2010 at 3:06 am

Yun mga bitter sa ust halatang mga HS lang na favorite at dream makapasok sa Ateneo or DLSU kasi iniisip nila sikat sila pag nandun sila.

I’m a graduating student in UST faculty of engineering. Nun first year kame nun there are 40 plus sections sa engineering pero ngayun 20 something na lang.

Alam niyo sa work hindi school ang basehan kundi ang actual skills mo at experience. Nun ojt ko nga may kasabay ako nag apply sa trend micro taga ateneo MIS siya during panel interview nun pinag assembly kame sa whiteboard at hindi man lang niya nagawa. Although magaling siya nun first interview dahil sa english niya pero bagsak naman siya sa skills.

So kung iniisip niyo ang school ang batayan? think of it. Grade matters, DLSU ka nga panay sabit naman grades mo, syempre iisipin sa iyo ng mga HR puro bulakbol lang ginawa mo. Kahit tignan niyo pa mga job description sa job design sa mga companies skills and experiences talaga…

Halatang mga HS lang yun ibang nagcocomment dito… Yun sis ko nasa UP engineering din siya pero hindi siya gaano stressed kasi lage siya may 1 hr break at okay curriculum nila unlike sa amin OJT2(previous OJT1-summer), thesis2 (must be a new technology composed of hardware and software combination like those rfid’s ,cellphones,etc yun thesis1 kasi proposal lang at poprove mo lang sa defense na possible magawa yun proposal niyo sa thesis2 from your case studies, feasiblity reports, etc), Software engineering proj, etc… OJT2 kami sa umaga pasok sa gabi sa UP di ganun more on aral.

Based in my experience sa OJT: Mga ateneo sabi nun boss ko is tamad at mahirap utusan(pero alam ko nagkataon lang ganun student nakasama namin pero hindi lahat ganun sa ateneo), napansin ko din yun pero pag sinisipag yun isa kung friend nun grabe ang bilis matapos and lastly mga DLSU kung naging friends nun, siguro nagkataon hindi mayayabang yun mga nakilala ko na La Sallistas ok sila and I fear them when it comes to technical work. Hindi sa pagbubuhat ng bangko nun last day ng ojt, nareceive namin performance evaluation namin kaming mga thomasians ang nag stand-out and our boss said hardworking daw kasi kame, hindi nalelate, lageng present, favorite niyang utusan hindi kasi kami nagiinarte unlike nun pasosyal na atenista pero magaling naman pag sinisipag, namemeet namin lahat nun deadline at deliverables, etc… yun classmate ko na kasama ko I admit mahina siya sa lecture subject namin nun pero nun ojt, siya pinakamagaling magconfig ng mga routers… Pag programming bilib ako sa mga taga DLSU.
haha // Oct 11, 2010 at 3:13 am

Terms from my previous post:
*MIS – BS Management Information System
*assembly – assembly programming yun mostly sa embedded system example:
.org 00h
.word 0
.word 0
.word 0
.word 0
.word 0
.word 0
.org 0ch

di
ld spl, #80h
ld p01m, #04h
ld p2m, #00h
ld p3m, #01h
srp #10h

start1:
tm p3, #00000010b
jp nz, start2

loop1:
tm p3, #00000010b
jp z, loop1
call cross
jp start1

start2:
tm p3, #00000100b
jp nz, start1

loop2:
tm p3, #00000100b
call even
jp z, loop2
jp start1

triangle:
ld p2, #01111111b
ld r3, #10000000b

right1:
call delay
rr p2
sub p2, r3
cp p2, #000b
jr ne, right1

left1:
call delay
rl r3
add p2, r3
cp p2, #11111111b
jr ne, left

cross:
ld p2, #01111110b
ld r3, #00000010b
ld r4, #10000000b

right2: call delay
rr p2
sub p2, r3
add p2, r4
call delay
rl r3
rl r4
cp p2, #11100111b
jr ne, right2

left2: call delay
rl p2
add p2, r3
sub p2, r4
call delay
rr r3
rr r4
cp p2, #01111110b
jr ne, left

delay: ld r0, #05h

lp1: ld r1, #00h
lp2: ld r2, #00h
lp3: djnz r2, lp3
djnz r1, lp2
djnz r0, lp1
ret
.end
Lauro Caliva UST // Oct 21, 2010 at 2:06 pm

@dannyboy: Nakikisimpatya ako sa inyong mga nasa UP System dahil may diskriminasyon din among yourselves. Pero di ko yata kinaya yung isang expose mo on the UP Centennial na may mga taga-UP Diliman na nagpaparinig on UP Mindanao students. Grade! Tao ba yung mga taga-UP Diliman students na iyon? Di ko masikmura, parang ugali ng mga di edukadong tao. Sabagay ganyan talaga, expect the unexpected. Yung mga inaasahan mong ganito ganire ang maging ugali at gawin, kabaliktaran ang nayayari. Saludo rin ako sa iyo dahil naiinis ka sa mga taong may shirts discriminating othrer schools. Pataasan talaga ng ihi.

@thomasian: salamat dahil isa ka sa mga gustong magkabati-bati ang big 4.

@haha: salamat dahil habang nagsasalaysay ka ng experiences mo with UP, ADMU and DLSU grads, nilalagay mo na “marahil nagkataon lang na ganoon ang ugali nila.” Totoo naman. Dapat di natin i-judge ang isang university based on the personality of a few students. All schools have all types of personality! Mayabang, matalino, mabait, bobo whatsoever! At this point, sana na-realize ng isa’t isa ang disadvantage ng kanya-kanyang stereotyping. Pansinin ninyo: humaba ang comments sa blog entry na ito sa mga paligoy-ligoy na debate. Di matapos tapos dahil walang gusto magpatalo!

*SA INYONG LAHAT NA WALANG TIGIL NG PAG-AASARAN: Matuwa kayo dahil nakapag-aral pa kayo ng kolehiyo. Maraming gustong mag-aral pero di nabigyan ng pagkakataon dahil sa labis na kahirapan at kakulangan sa pinag-aralan. Blessing na nga yung napag-aral kayo. At tama rin naman yung isa diyan na nagsasabing ang pinaka mahalaga ay yung SKILL. Masisikura niyo ba kung UP, UST, ADMU or DLSU graduatem ka tapos laitin ka ng employer mo dahil you did not meet the expectations of the company? Worse, you do not have the skill to fulfill the responsibilities you are applying for? Worst, the employer will make you as basis of judging applicants from your ALMA MATER.
Lauro Caliva UST // Oct 21, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Let me remind all of you on the responsibilities we hAve:

U.P.: The premier coeducational and research university in the entire archipelago. A 100-year old school that aims to serve the entire nation, with national institutes and recognized colleges and faculties in its realm, and students coming from all walks of life. Ang UP ang NATIONAL UNIVERSITY at BANNER SCHOOL NG PILIPINAS. Yung mga taga-UP na maangas sa blog post na ito, sinsalamin niyo ba ang tunay na Pilipino? Si Juan dela Cruz ba ay mayabang, mapagmataas, bastos? Sana maging role model yung mga UP students na nakipag-participate sa blog na ito nang sa gayon mabigyan nila ng karangalan ang pangalang UP sa records nila.

A.D.M.U.: The premier Jesuit institution in the Philippines and a Catholic university. Yung mga Atenista na participant sa blog na ito, lalo na yung mga ubod rin ng yabang at angas, sinasalamin niyo ba ang mission and vission ng school nio? I know nobody is perfect but it looks like yung pinapakita ninyong pag-uugali dito (I’m not generalizing the entire Atenean community), contrary sa formation na nais ibigay ng the Ateneo. Be model citizens and students from a Catholic school.

D.L.S.U.: The premier Christian Brothers-run university. Isa pang Catholic university. Like sa Ateneo, sana bawasan ang kayabangan at kaangasan. Sana sinasalamin ninyo ang LASALLIAN EDUCATION FOR COUNTRY AND FOR GOD na naka-post sa isa sa mga classrooms ninyo diyan sa Taft Avenue! Which means that you should strive to be good Christian models to the nation, aside from being excellent in research and instruction.

U.S.T.: The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE PHILIPPINES!!! The premier Dominican-run university in the Philippines. Our fathers, the Dominicans ARE THE FIRST ONES TO BRING THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN THE COUNTRY MORE THAN 400 YEARS AGO! and we are the oldest university in Asia. SANA PAGDATING SAVALUES, TAYO RIN ANG UNA. Huwag niyo na patulan ng kaangasan yung mga nanlalait sa school natin . The only way we can prove ourselves to them is forge a good and model character for ourselves so that we can bring light to their darkest worlds (LUMINA PANDIT).

BIG 4: Sana tigil tigilan natin ang pag-aaway away. Di na maganda. Gayahin natin yung ibang countries na ang mga schools nagtulungan. Sana dito din. Tatlo pa naman sa atin Catholic schools, sana pakita natin na we are the best among the rest in skill and character.

May God bless us always!
maroonfortomorrow // Oct 21, 2010 at 7:21 pm

Huwag nyo na ipilit ang BIG4 dshil BIG 3 lang talaga.

Hinding hindi masasali ang UST sa BIG 3 league hanggat pangbobo ang UST.

Dapat tumanggap muna kayo ng mga matatalinong magaaral hindi yung puro mga bobo ang tinatanggap nyo.
kiefer // Oct 22, 2010 at 6:23 pm

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY

BIG 3 only , there’s no BIG 4

UP, ADMU, DLSU ONLY
arcade // Nov 6, 2010 at 9:35 am

Pity these kiefer and maroonfortomorrow their view on being the best is narrow.Their current school will again produce the likes of them: pea brain.
teracol // Nov 13, 2010 at 10:15 am

This blog is funny but so true!

When I was in grade school, I thought UST was a really prestigious university but when I reached HS, things have changed. High School students do not want to enroll in UST because it’s a fallback for those who didn’t pass in UP, ADMU and DLSU.

Also, many dumb students are able to pass UST and that’s the problem, UST only have very few good students, the rest are dumb.
Uste.. // Nov 13, 2010 at 9:53 pm

mga Thomasian.. cool lang.. yaan niyo sila.. SMILE..
AShlars // Nov 14, 2010 at 12:50 am

Sa totoo lang, ang college diploma, may bisa lang yan kapag fresh graduate ka. But kung 10 years na kayong graduate, yung knowledge at technicals skills na ang bentahe mo.

As an HR Officer sa isang company sa Makati, madami ng instances na mas nahire pa ang graduates ng mga schools like CEU, Mapua, Lyceum etc kesa sa products ng big 3. Knowing na yung boss namin ay graduate ng La Salle.

Payabangan kayo ng mga schools niyo eh, pagnagtrabaho ba kayo eh may ibubuga kayo? Walang company na magpapasweldo sa isang UP graduate kahit nakaupo lang sa office.

WALA NG SCHOOL AFFILIATION SA WORK PLACE. It doesn’t mean na if you’re a big 3 product, eh asenso na kaagad.

Ateneo and La Salle graduates nga eh, connection sa company ang ginagawa para makapasok sa company, hindi dumadaan sa interview process.

yung boss nga namin, pamana sa kanya yung company. HIndi niya pinatakbo yung company from scratch. established na siya.

Wag husto sa yabang, ang latang walang laman ay maingay.
AShlars // Nov 14, 2010 at 12:52 am

kung magyayabang kayo, wag ng sabihin ang school niyo kasi nakakahiya eh, nasisira yung magandang name ng school dahil sa panget ng ugali niyo.
Azul de Aguila // Nov 14, 2010 at 1:30 am

yung mga nagyayabang na napasa nila ang napakahirap na UPCAT, ACET at DLSUCET eh umamin kayo,

ang yayabang niyo eh produkto naman kayo ng MSA review centers. nung Senior HS ako, halos 80% ng batch namin nag test sa “big3″ schools. and take note, LAHAT sila nagenrol sa MSA review centers to prepare for that. gumastos ng almost 10K to help them secure a slot sa isang “big3″ school.

Ako naman, walang budget ang parents ko sa ganyan. ang paniniwala nila, dapat stuck knowledge pwede na. kaartehen lang daw yang college exam review course na yan. kaya ka nga nag high school eh, stepping stone for college applications. eh kung ganun pala dapat hindi na lang ako naghigh school, nag MSA review class na lang ako.

Besides, mahal na rin ang college applications, 500 each bawat university, tapos yung San Beda, 700pesos singil nila for application.

I’m not saying na masama ang MSA review Centers, but sana WAG mayabang na para bang stuck knowledge niyo lang yung ginamit niyo to pass the “big 3″ exams.

naniniwala din ako na almost 10% lang ang pumasa sa isang “big3″ exam dahil sa stuck knowledge.

To conclude:

Huwag mayabang na pumasa sa isang “big3″ school lalo na kung produkto ng MSA College Review Center.
Azul de Aguila // Nov 14, 2010 at 1:31 am

Disclaimer:

Ako po ay produkto ng Mapua.
Hi! // Nov 14, 2010 at 2:33 pm

haha ba’t stuck? stock kasi. =)))
Ashlars // Nov 14, 2010 at 7:31 pm

infairness, natawa ako sa “stuck” knowledge,

nevertherless, agree ako dun sa sinabi niya na madaming UPCAT passers ang produkto ng MSA review centers.

sa batch din namin, madaming kumuha niyan. kaya nga masarap magnegosyo ng ganyan eh. madaming nageenrol.

Agree din ako na kung sino pa yung produkto ng MSA na UPCAT passer, yun pa yung mayabang kesa sa mga nagself study lang.

again, as they say, ang latang walang laman ay maingay
Intramuros // Nov 16, 2010 at 6:55 pm

“big 3″ schools ba kamo???

puro hype lang mga schools na yan.

Ang tunay na magaling ay UP.

Kung tutuusin, kung icompare natin UP sa ibang countries. walang ibubuga UP sa kanila.

UP is the best in the Philippines but not comparable sa Harvard University.

Milya milya ang layo ng Harvard sa UP.

tapos yung yabang niyo eh parang best in the world ang UP.

I have nothing against UP but against ako sa mga, mayayabang students nila.

Sayang, kasi may nakalimutan ata ituro ang UP sa students nila, yung salitang “humble” at “respect”.

aanhin ang “talino” kung “bulok” naman ang ugali
Ms. colon // Nov 18, 2010 at 6:16 pm

napaka pathetic naman ng big 3 branding na yan eh, social climber students lang ng big 3 ang gumawa niyan.

WALANG BATAS ang nagpapatotoo niyan o formal league.

wag kayo puro arte, magaral kayong mabuti.

putak ng putak na magaling KUNO sila dahil students DAW sila ng isang big 3 school. asal squatter naman
Ms. colon // Nov 18, 2010 at 6:17 pm

Take Note: I’m from University of San Carlos, buti na lang ang school namin, hindi puro publicity tulad ng big 3 sa maynila.

nakakahiya
Lasong4gmr // Nov 18, 2010 at 10:32 pm

please don’t bash other schools especially UST. i noticed na kawawa naman sa usapang ito ang UST.

i am very innocent about these kinds of stuff because i am also just a student who dreams to get admitted to one of the Big 4 schools in manila.

but i don’t see a reason why you have to degrade UST. other Thomasians are exemplary and are very respectable.

and that goes to DLSU, Ateneo and UP as well.

i personally desire to study in DLSU, and sana makapasa. took an exam sa UP also, but sadly, didn’t get to pass an application form sa Ateneo because ang aga ng deadline.

since Communication Arts ang course na gusto kong ipursue, i prefer to enter DLSU. i don’t know why pero tingin ko kasi they excel when it comes to these kinds of stuff.

feeling ko kasi hindi ko kayang mapalibutan ng super smart people from UP. and balanced ang studies and social life sa DLSU.

i also think na super smart ang mga Atenistas. when it comes to UST, competitive din naman ang mga students nila. and feeling ko reachable ang mga students compared to the other schools.

but i still prefer DLSU. nakakamatay lang talaga yung tuition fee. But i guess they won’t demand that much if it isn’t worth it right? i also met some Lasalistas and amazed ako sa support nila sa school and sa pagiging proud lasallistas.
their facilities are impressive also.

yun lang po.
ChocoHolic // Nov 20, 2010 at 6:04 pm

to Lasong4gmr:

Don’t expect na titigil ang mga “fanatics” ng big 3 sa pangaasar sa UST.

Vitamins nila yun, ang laitin ang UST.

Basta ako, tatandaan ko yung sinabi ng prof ko sa PLM,

gawain lang ng taong insecure ang manglait ng kapwa para iangat ang sarili.

kasi kung bilib ka sarili mo, you don’t need comparison at laiitin sila.

parang isang estudyante na nakikipagpagalingan sa class topnotcher na hindi naman dapat.

HEALTHY COMPETITION GUYS!!!

LET’S JUST BE PROUD THAT WE HAVE SO MANY SCHOOLS THAT CAN TRAIN OUR YOUNGER CITIZENS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE.

Kung meron man bagay na hindi mawawala sa mundo, yun ay ang “IMPROVEMENT”

Anybody is entitled on improving themselves, it may be a person, a company or a school.
Helen // Nov 26, 2010 at 9:30 pm

Wow grabe naman itong post na ito, 329 comments! At 330 na kasi sisingit pa ako…

I actually took an exam on 4 universities before I entered college. UP, DLSU, Ateneo and UST. Pinasa ko silang apat, na-stress din ako kakaisip kung saan ako. Awa ng Diyos, nakapili din.

My choice was honestly based on the course, dapat.
But I ended up considering the finances more.
So UP was the way to go. If I had all the money on earth, it would be Ateneo. But I’m happy na rin na pulubi ako nun, kasi na-experience ko ang UP life. Isaw, Ikot jeep, Activists etc. The whole colorful panorama of the maroon life.

My course sa application in DLSU was Com Sci, in Ateneo it was Creative Writing, in UST it was BS Pharmacy and in UP it was Geodetic Engineering. How psychotic, but it made choosing easier.

I really wanted to study in Ateneo then because it’s writing-related but my Dad won’t allow me because he thinks it’s too expensive. So I went to UP, instead. I had a full scholarship in DLSU but I decided to pursue engineering in UP, still. I planned to shift to Journalism, but it did not materialize. But no regrets, there is always an MA degree to look forward to. Or law school in the blue school or San Beda.

Each school has its own set of advantages.

For UP, it was really the brain power and constant hyper intellectual stimulation, it being the microcosm of the Philippines. Meeting different types and cultures of people is a matter of personal preference. For me, it helped in my education. I did not just get educated in the four walls of the classroom, but in life too. Not to mention that you have schoolmates that you see in TV or in Congress or in Senate.

Most of the people in my job now are UP graduates, but at work, it’s really the quality of the outputs and not the brand of one’s diploma that counts the most.

What use is a very smart person if he is unreliable and a complete schmuck when it comes to matters like character?

I couldn’t say the good stuff about the other schools because I did not really get to study there. But I do know that DLSU has the best facilities for IT courses because they have top of the line laboratories, UST is greatly known for its Architecture and Sciences program (witnessed this in so many people already) and Ateneo is where students are always psychologically and academically trained to be the first and the best. (That’s what my Atenean friends tell me. )

I hope this helps a confused high school senior somewhat. It’s just November so the affected reader will have 4 months to read 330 comments containing people’s thoughts on which school is the best.
JIM // Dec 28, 2010 at 8:45 am

Hey everyone.
I’m a High School Senior here in the U.S and my parents decided that I will attend a university in the Philippines.

I started searching online about the best schools I heard about. (ADMU, UST, FEU, DLSU..etc)

I really want to become a pharmacist. and here in the U.S, they have changed the requirements that all pharm students should have a Pharm.D to be able to work in some pharmaceutical industry.
This worries me a lot because according from my research about UST, they only offer a BS in Pharmacy.

Do you think I can attend UST then transfer at CEU to get my pharmD???

Also, I really want to attend Ateneo because I heard that it’s just like here in the U.S when it comes to facilities.

Lastly, I am really worried because I do not know when are the application deadlines for International Students. I emailed ADMU about the deadline, and they informed me that for students like me, it will be due on January 17, 2011.

So, please guys, let me know which is the best route to take:)
andy // Jan 3, 2011 at 11:07 am

Though the ability of the student counts, the environment he/she studies in greatly affects them.

UP is a phenomenal school. Great training. Teachers train the student to be independent in life which i believe is very important. To utilize the readily available resources at hand and turn it into something ingenious for society to use.

hehehe. i’ve never believed in DLSU, almost anyone can get in there. I took their exam and it wasn’t difficult at all. many of them are conceited and think of themselves highly when come to think of it, they dont really bring anything substantial to the table.

there are some students in Ateneo who are intelligent too but NOT all i’ve run into a couple “pretentious douchebags” from their schools.. i’ve heard UST is a good school too.

Sorry if im a bit biased. I do study at UP. But even if i werent from UP i’d still want my children to go the University of the Philippines. Why? Simple. Coz it’s the top performing school in the Philippines. You can see from board exam results and performance of UP students in the workplaces. I dont really mean to brag about my beloved school but i just want to open they eyes of parents out there that the training here is intense and hard but we know it’s going to be worth it. If your considering tuition too, UP is no burden at all for parents. I mean compared to the tuition at DLSU and ADMU.

-Andy
COLDC // Jan 5, 2011 at 10:15 am

ang BO BOBO kaya talaga ng UST graduates. TOTOO yan kahit saang kompanya. Kawawa talaga ang mga taga UST dahil parati silang pinagtatawanan kasi English ability pa lang nila ligwak na.
San Beda // Jan 5, 2011 at 10:18 am

kaya nasasabing bobo ang UST dahil napakadami nilang tinatanggap na students

For example, UST accepts 17,000 students in 2008 while the best schools like Ateneo , UP and DLSU only accepted 2,000, 10,000 and 2,800.
Povedan // Jan 6, 2011 at 11:05 am

Many of bright Povedans went to UP and some to Ateneo and La Salle. Some event went abroad.

I think it’s true that intellectually challenged Povedans all went to UST because that’s the only school where they got accepted.
Physican // Jan 7, 2011 at 4:45 am

Yes, we are all entitled to our own opinion. But, expressing our views doesn’t mean we should be proud to the point of degrading others just to satisfy and prove to others that we are better because we affiliated in one institution and sadly they are not… It’s just unfortunate for UST that most of the people here seems to hate you. Sorry for you guys!! But personally I think UST is a good school…

I Studied my high school from UST high school then took my pre med course in DLSU-taft and finished my medical course in FEU-NRMF and currently having my residency training in UP-PGH.. So its safe to say that I experienced to go and study from one institution to another.

I have colleagues here in PGH from UST, UP and FEU- NRMF. I can say they all are excellent and intelligent people.

So from my experienced is it enough to say that Ateneo and LaSalle graduates are stupid because they cannot pass UP-PGH residency??
= Well definitely NOT.

So guys lets stop being so proud of ourselves if we dont know what we are talking about. Lets stop degrading others just to feed our own ego. All these schools are good schools and each one of them is good compared to the other depending upon the course.

My Short list of specialty courses of each schools ( I hope my list will help future students):

Doctor of Medicine: UP-PGH, UST, FEU-NRMF and UERMMMC

Dentistry:UP-PGH, UE and CEU

Pharmacy: UP-PGH and UST

Nursing: UP-PGH, UST and FEU-NRMF

Medical technology: FEU-NRMF, St. Louis (Baguio city) and UST

Biology: UP los Banos, UST and Siliman Univ.(Dumaguete City)

Vet Med: UP Los Banos and Central Luzon State Univ.

other medical related profession (respiratory therapy, and others): UP-PGH, UST, FEU-NRMF and UERMMMC

Business course related: UP, DLSU and ATENEO

Law: ATENEO, UP and San Beda

Engineering: UP, Mapua, UST and DLSU

Architecture: UP, UST and FEU

Accoutancy: UP and UST

Media and movie related courses: UP, UST, ATENEO and DLSU

I hope I was able to answer the question. Good day guys!!!
Medical Laboratory Scientist // Jan 7, 2011 at 4:56 am

I totally agree Sir physician.. I think your list is correct!!!
Rach ( Assumption San Lorenzo ) // Jan 7, 2011 at 2:12 pm

Thanks Sir/ Ms Physician ( I dont know if your male or a female)..

“ATLEAST SOMEONE ANSWERED THE QUESTION CORRECTLY” … at hindi ngyayabang lng..

thnk you sir/maam this will help us future college students!!!
Rico - from PhiSci // Jan 7, 2011 at 2:30 pm

Grabe tlga mga Pilipino ang yayabang!!! May nag claim p ng Top 3 o Top $ schools!!! meron ba talagang ganun?? parang wala nmn!!!

Nasa Student lng yan!!! Ang yayabang nakakainis, sana tigilan n natin to!!!!

Anyways… I was able to read Mr. PHYSICIANS comment and I agree to what he is saying!!! tnx
loyola_bean // Jan 9, 2011 at 8:53 pm

Please post comments based on your personal experience about the school and not making stupid comments.

It shows what kind upbringing you had with your parents even if you don’t post your real identity.

So to all stupid posers of this site, it can only mean that your parents are TRASH
loyola_bean // Jan 9, 2011 at 8:56 pm

There is no such thing as “big 3″ or “big 4″

only elitist students from the said schools ang gumawa niyan.

HINDI PO EXISTING ANG BIG 3

(sa mga elitist students lang nageexist yan)
X_factor // Jan 9, 2011 at 10:26 pm

Its a sad fact that the Ateneo and La Salle became an elitist insitution. Gone are the days wherein people from these schools are well mannered and humble.

Now, you can’t even find a decent Atenean nor La Sallian to talk to. They would rather boast their glorified school to others. If I know, the only reason why they got into these schools is because their parents was able to send them to these schools.

Too bad, UP is slowly becoming a haven for elitist people. It shows that most of its students now came from high class elitist families who wants to use UP for their resume. Leaving well deserved but low class students without a slot in this university. No wonder in the future, you’ll hear UP students speaking english as if they was raised in the US. But Indeed, UP is a great school. I’m proud to be a graduate of this school

On the other hand, the UST, with its 400 years of existence remained a non elitist institution. That goes to show that having a quality education is never an elitist way of improving oneself. Elitist students from the Ateneo and La Salle may say that UST is just a default campus choice if you failed in UP, Ateno and La Salle.

It may be true, but the thing is, Ateneo and La Salle’s loss is UST’s gain. I’m confident to say that UST can really turn average to low average students into excellent professionals.

Based from experience in work, I’ve been working with Thomasian professionals and they are well verse technically. However, the only thing the UST professionals is lacking behind Ateneo and La Salle is that they can’t explain their work in pure english. I think UST students and even those graduates should really invest in taking up extra English speaking classes. But other than that, I think UST professionals are great. Besides, I believe that if given enough training, UST professionals can be a good english speakers.

To conclude, enough of that elitist style of posting comments in various academic forums including in Pinoy Exchange. If you really are an educated person, please show it through your post.

DEGRADING OTHERS DOESN’T MAKE YOU A SUPREME BEING!!!
X_factor // Jan 9, 2011 at 10:38 pm

To add,

its stupidity to say that a school is dumb just because they have a big percentage of freshmen applicants.

Well, that goes to show that UST wants to give a bigger chance to their applicants to study in the university.

So whats your problem with that?

I don’t see the reason why is it despite you’re already in Ateneo and La Salle but still your post about UST is still full of bitternes?

If you don’t like the school, so be it.

Why still post and talk about your hatred about UST?

“Ang latang walang laman ay maingay”
chico_math // Jan 10, 2011 at 9:07 pm

Sus,

that big 3 or 4 thingy?

that was JUST the hallucination of elitists students from the said schools.

In the admin of the 4 schools, walang nageexist na ganyan.

UP maybe the best in the country but still not comparable to Harvard.

Baka tinatawanan lang ng Harvard ang UP.

yung SNU, Seoul National University (South Korea). 1946 naestablish nung 1940′s. But pasok na sa top 50 sa mga various International rankings.
Lei Garcia // Jan 10, 2011 at 10:38 pm

Hello! Peace on Earth Everyone! :”>
Can I just ask the people who took the USTET if they’ve finished the Mental Ability Test on time? I mean, as in finished, not just did shade-blank-items? Did you guys still pass? Thanks.

Uhmm. I know everybody’s claiming to be the best here but let us keep in mind that we are one nation and we should strive hard to be the best for our country. May God bless us all! :3
warlock // Jan 11, 2011 at 8:54 pm

Well, I agree that choosing a school for college education is a big factor for every high school senior.

Most average high school senior will tend to enrol in college review centers like MSA who usually tells that taking up their review classes will give an assurance that you will pass UPCAT and other college exams from various universities.

Its a sad fact that those UPCAT passers who are products of various college review centers, they are the ones who are very vocal about it and worst they even degrade others who failed the said exam. Pathetic beings. Unlike those who passed UPCAT just by self studying.

Getting admitted in the country’s top universities doesn’t give you an assurance that you’re already a supreme being.

It may be true that UP and AdMU attracts the brightest students in the country. They also have the most selective admission process in the country. Getting a slot is like winning a lotto jackpot.

Thats why no wonder, many Ateneans, as well as UP students are very arrogant to think they are superior among other college students.

In the case of the UST, being the fourth best university in the country is not bad. I don’t understand why people from UP, AdMU and DLSU find it a big deal as if UST is the worst school in the country.

There are so many worst colleges in the country and UST is miles away from being the worst but a few steps away from being the best. I can even name schools that are worst in the country but since I’m civilized, I don’t want to create any war with the said schools

Among the top 4, Santo Tomas accepts the most number of students. No wonder since the university offers more courses than Ateneo and La Salle.

In course offerings, Santo Tomas offers more technical courses than Ateneo. But I’m not saying its a bad thing for Ateneo since the school is known for its liberal arts courses, business courses and of course its Law Program, one of the best in the country. On the other hand, Santo Tomas offers leadership in the field of Medicine, Engineering, Architecture and Education. La Salle is known for its Business, Engineering and Computer Programs.

As for UP, they are known to offer the best in almost every field of study so when you get the chance to study in this university, you’re in good hands.

As for the issue being thrown to UST that is being tag as a “board exam” school. I don’t believe it. They may have one of the highest average scores in board exam results but they are not all high. For instance, they had a low passing mark in the recent ECE board exam last November 2010. Is that a board exam school?

Of course, all colleges and universities that offers professionalized courses aims to top the state exams to attract students.

In the field of Medicine, it doesn’t mean that if Ateneo established its own Medicine School, it will become the best Medical school in the country already. Its still a long road for Ateneo before they make a name in Medical Education since UP and UST is at the forefront in this field.

In the field of Law, La Salle recently established their own Law School. Same with Ateneo’s Medical School, it will take time for La Salle to establish itself as one of the top Law schools in the country.

It doesn’t mean that if Ateneo and La Salle are two established schools in the country, whatever they offer will be the best already.

Very true, only elitists people believes that studying in a top school will make them superior to others.

Being an HR officer in a medium sized company in Makati, I’ve noticed that graduates from Atenro and La Salle wouldn’t want to start in a low position. They immediately wants a managerial position and worst they even demand for a managerial salary thinking that their college diploma will WOW our company. Too bad they were not trained to become humble professionals. I think, Ateneo and La Salle fails to teach some of their students to become humble professionals that in a workplace, you should start at the bottom if you want to succeed in your Profesional career. Because of this, I’m happy that UST still remain a non elitist’s university. You don’t need to be “sosyal” for you get a quality education.

But thats not the thing, our company hires people BASED on their TECHNICAL abilities and their COMMUNICATION SKILLS and not their COLLEGE DIPLOMA.
Future // Jan 12, 2011 at 7:10 pm

After reading all the comments on this blog post, I could only say that it is full of disparaging remarks. We are all Filipinos, and we should never despise others. That’s why we have many universities in the Philippines! It just shows healthy competition, which the ” commenters ” here fail to show.
bulza_inidoro // Jan 12, 2011 at 9:17 pm

basta ako,

WALA sa school yan. Its you and your technical skill that will matter.

However, there are companies gusto kumuha ng staff from a specific school.

Like in my dad’s office.

My Dad is a product of Mapua. Since nasa engineering side yung company nila, they hire Engineers. And they specify Mapua graduates.

They even go to Mapua to post job openings eh.

So it depends.
shaku_24 // Jan 13, 2011 at 10:13 pm

Seriously, in the corporate field, there’s no such thing as school affiliation.

In PLDT company which owned by Manny V. Pangilinan (an Ateneo Graduate). 75% of it’s workforce are graduates of UST (In IT and Engineering). Even some of it’s department heads are Thomasians. He even said in one of his interviews in this news article that he is amazed how competent are the Thomasian professionals working in his company.

In fact, he even donated 5 million to UST for scholarship grants.

Meaning…

nageencourage pa siya na magaral sa UST dun sa makakuha ng scholarship.

Ginawa din niya yan sa Ateneo nung nasa Board of Trustees pa siya before nung speech controversy
smile // Jan 16, 2011 at 6:54 am

Kakatawa naman nagjujudge based on entrance examination…

Halatang mga HS lang yun iba

My God simple logic pwede din naman hirapan ng UST ang entrance exam nila di ba? But still they prefer easy entrance examination because UST believe that anyone can learn. See the their board exam performance (passing rate and the number of passers). Believe many are chosen but only few remain in this school.

Sa UP limited lang ang slot for freshmen under kasi ng gobyerno kaya hinihirapan entrance test. UP and ADMU students are critical thinkers but why is it that those UP and ADMU guys here don’t think critically? Pretending to be a UP student

For those who are telling na mahina ang ADMU sa board exam. Obvious naman kaunti lang kasi course nila na may board exam. More on liberal arts and management courses sila )

Gumaraduate muna bago magyabang

Pag nagapply kayo ng work dun niyo malalaman kung ano madalas matanggap “magaling na applicant pero mayabang” or “applicant na humble sometimes yun mahina pero teachable”

And for those who studied Human Resource Subject or
mga may experience na sa corporate world wala naman nakalagay sa mga Job Descriptions na required school right? ang nakalagay experience and skills, job titles, etc…
smile // Jan 16, 2011 at 7:03 am

Try to attend career seminars and you will notice some employers will say “grades and school does not matter; plus points lang sa resume”

They are looking for applicants who are willing to learn, critical thinkers, those who have initiative and communication skills…

Kasi may training naman para sa mga makaqualify. At kahit sino kaya nila itrain basta willing matuto. Yun yung common na sinasabi nila.

Btw those speakers came from Accenture, IBM and Shell

Sabagay mahirap yun palage ka na lang maghihire ng magaling for example mga IT, ECE, CS na microsoft certified, CISCO certified, Sun Certified Java Programmer, etc… kasi magdedemand lage yan ng malaking sweldo lalo na yan mga CISCO certified at SCJPs
Greta // Jan 18, 2011 at 5:40 pm

Hey! I just want to ask advice on what university is best for me. I took the UPCAT, DLSUCET, USTET and ACET. I got the results in UP, ADMU and DLSU already. Good thing, I passed. But, I’m still undecided on what course to take. I passed Psych both in Ateneo and DLSU but not in UP. I got Linguistics instead. I really really want to go to UP ever since my older sister went there for college. I saw how UP helped her to be outspoken, liberal and critical-minded. But, I didn’t pass my first choice which is Psych. I’m having apprehensions whether to enter UP or Ateneo instead.

I asked my older sister for advice (she’s now in 2nd year, UP BS Stat), she told me to go to ADMU since I really want to pursue Psych and go to med school after (plus, it’s more accessible since we’re living near Katipunan). But, I’m also thinking about the tuition fee. Yes, we could afford an Ateneo education but I wanted to lessen my parent’s burden. Since, I have 2 more younger brothers who are both in Ateneo GS and HS respectively. And I won’t experience that much ‘culture shock’ (just the presence of boys in class). Plus, I’m afraid to go to UP because I’m not that good in Math unlike my sister. The possibility of failing in UP seems like a huge embarrassment for me.

ANY ADVICE??
Thomasian Doctor // Jan 19, 2011 at 5:32 am

If you want a good premed course… just read PHYSICIANs comment.. I agree to what my colleague said.. just read it first….

Good pre med courses.. based from experienced are:

(1) Medical Technology= because all there subjects are goin to be taken again in 2nd year medicine ( FEU-NRMF or UST)

(2) Physical Therapy or Occupational= some subjs of medicine are taken by these courses
(UP manila, FEU-NRMF, USt and UERMMMC)

(3) Biology = some medically inclined but no help to medicine proper (UST and UPLB).

== Sad to say psychology is not a good Pre Med course, youll have alot of difficulty when you are in med proper.. I would suggest that you take a course with board exam.. It is because if you feel like quitting medicine atleast you have a strong fallback(hope not) Because I am a psych during my pre med!!!

Mr./Ms. Physician’s comment is really correct with an addition of 1 school…
for pre med courses.medical related and medicine proper:

UP schools, UERMMMC, UST and FEU-NRMF and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Medicine..

I hope I was able to help you!!
John ( Manila Sci) // Jan 19, 2011 at 1:34 pm

Bakit ba ang hilig ng mga Pilipino sa title…. Top 3 school, Top 4 schools?? Meron b talaga o nag feed lng ng mga sariling ego para sabihin n magaling kayo?? Susmaryosep!!!! Ang yayabang!!! Nabilang lang sa list ng mga Top 500 sa Asia Top 3 o Top4 n kagad!!! haha!!! Dapat top 400+ o top 500+ or worse.. top ewan kung sa mundo i compare…

Let’s just answer the question at tigilan n ang payabangan at pataasan ng ihi…

regarding the question:

It doesnt matterv kung UP, ATENEO,LASALLE oUST man.. Definitely nsa course yan at nsa student yan!! Hindi sukatan ng utak kung taga UP,ATENEO ,LASALLE o UST ka!!! nasa sipag ng isang student po yan!!!

Tigilan na po natin ang KAYABANGAN at KAARTEHAN?!!!!!!! May pagkakaiba ang pagiging proud sa sariling school (which is good nmn) sa pagyayabang!!!
Hans // Jan 19, 2011 at 7:56 pm

Hello po puwede po bang magtanong?
kasi nag take ako ng ACET with a first course of A.B.Literature.Mahirap po bang makapasa sa screening ng ACET?Ilan porsyento po ba ang chance ko na makapasa?
Lasong4gmr // Jan 20, 2011 at 11:37 pm

I’ve back read a bit and i strongly disagree with one statement that UP, DLSU, ADMU passers are products of MSA. well at least, not everyone.

i have seen my application results already and forunately i passed DLSU. the thing is i passed my second choice which is BA Psychology, which i think is fine for me. but i don’t know if its the best.

anyway would you recommend the course to be taken at DLSU? currently i’m still waiting for the UST results. and wishing to pass Com Arts there.

I’ve seen and been in UP, DLSU and UST. at least i’ve seen a part of it.

based on my observations on the Facilities, UP has a ginormous campus in diliman as we’ve all known. And how i wished i pass there. ) based on my observations being a UP student is something to be proud of. since my school celebrated so much when my classmate passed there when others weren’t given that much attention when they passed earlier than her in other schools.

DLSU’s facilities are also fascinating. i was impressed with a very clean campus and classrooms. i haven’t seen their labs, but i guess that was the best part about the school.

UST’s facilities are classic and very historic. i must say that the classrooms are very well airconditioned since that is the only place where i shivered so much while taking the test. LOL. they have whiteboards instead of blackboards unlike UP and DLSU for their regular rooms.

Ateneo, i haven’t seen. LOL. but the outside of the school is wide. obviously. i hate the guard.

well there.
fore_play_man_hole // Jan 22, 2011 at 9:17 pm

MSA will always boast that 80% of their graduates passed the big 3 examinations “yearly”

Every year, almost 1,000 high school seniors are having college exam reviews in various MSA review centers.

For me, there’s nothing wrong about reviewing in various college exams but please don’t be mayabang kapag pumasa.

Mas mayabang pa kayo kesa dun sa nagself study lang.
smile // Jan 25, 2011 at 9:27 am

Honestly maganda sa UP kasi kunti lang students nila kada course compared sa ust. Kaya mas natututukan.

Pero never underestimate UST 4th year high school students… Try to see the result of recent board exams…. UP always got 100% in the passing pano less than 50 lang or mostly less than 30 yun nagtetake ng board per course. Sa UST more than a 100 or 200 but still get a high passing rate

Sample sa recent Pharmacy Board Exam:
http://www.coolbuster.net/2010/06/top-10-pharmacists-june-2010.html

18 passed 0 failed – UP , 241 passed 29 failed – UST sayang

UST students their are humble and teachable

I also admire Mapuan ECE and IT
Nun CISCO Competition mga CISCO CCNA Certified na mga students dun kahit di pa gumagraduate Lalo na yun isang member nila na beauty and brains na nag lead ng back to back championship sa competition. CISCO Certified na kahit di pa gumagraduate and Ms. ECE pa ng mapua
http://www.facebook.com/gathe.gathe
agdp // Feb 1, 2011 at 9:49 am

hi everybody…

I’m planning to shift to AB/BA in English or BA Speech communication, which school/s is/are better for this course….???

hope someone can help me on this…. i really love to learn more about the technicalities of English for me to be able to communicate well…. and to achieve my goal to be a professor someday… here’s my email add: arniegdp@yahoo.com tnx tnx
sumasapo // Feb 1, 2011 at 2:39 pm

Based on the fact that best universities accept very little number of students and this is so true for ADMU, DLSU and UP

No. of passers in entrance exams

ADMU- 2,800
DLSU-3,500
UP-Diliman- 4,700

While in comparison, UST accepts as many as 19,000 students so yung mga LATAK e napupunta na lang sa UST.
pilita // Feb 1, 2011 at 2:42 pm

Magaling lang namna ang UST pagdating sa pagmememorize ng sagot sa board exam pero ang hihina naman ng IQ nila.

Ang daming ganyang UST graduates, hindi naman bobo peo LOW IQ lang talaga and they have very bad English.
... :-] no school yet... // Feb 1, 2011 at 9:24 pm

wow.. 2 years na itong thread discussion na to, and i must say, most of the answers here tend to mislead people about UST.
BTW, I’m a graduating HS student and insanely confused to which school im going to attend for college..
my choices are UP, UST, FEU and PLM…
>just got the news that i passed my UPCAT, but i wasn’t able to enter for UPM,instead they placed me on UPB having b.s. psychology as my course
>also passed UST, with med tech as my course..
>I passed the same course as UST for my FEU entrance exam(difference is that FEU entitles me with a scholarship!) and no news yet for PLM nursing.. and i am planning to proceed to studying medicine after i graduated.
>Is it really true that med schools prefer to accept students belonging to their own school? (UST-> to take UST BS grads only?), if that’s the case then is it safe to say that going to UST assures me to enter their med school?
>actually, (before reading this thread) i planned to study at UST due to having good feedbacks for their medical school. i also considered UPB, but having rejected to UPM-nursing, i think UPM-med awaits much more intense competition for slots. so basically, there’s UST, FEU, and PLM for me since there houses some of the best institutions for medicine. going back, after reading discussions on this thread, i actually am reconsidering not to enter UST. so there goes my choices FEU and PLM.. and im sort of lacking information about these two schools about their pre-med courses and med school profile.. please help me choose. (please respect my post, wala sana BIAS and descrimination ha, and prefer opinions coming from health sciences and or medicine graduates) thanks!!
Med Student... // Feb 3, 2011 at 12:56 am

To: No school yet

PLM is good in their Biology as their pre med course ..

In FEU they are very good in medical technology or medical laboratory science as its new name now. but try FEU-NRMF’s medtech in QC and not FEU-Morayta.. they are now 2 different institutions.. FEU-Morayta’s medtech is just new and no proof of their performance in the board exams yet, plus medtech now is good in itself as a profession, and a good fallback if u feel tired and do not want to pursue medicine anymore,, since that it has a board exam…

>>If these 2 schools were your choices!!
I hope I was able to help you! Good Day!!
Freshie // Feb 5, 2011 at 11:40 pm

Okay naman lahat ng schools natin dito sa Pilipinas kaya lang sobrang rami pa rin ng mas magaling dun sa ibang mga bansa.

Okay lang naman na magkaroon ng competition between schools/universities kaya lang sana huwag naman humantong sa point na nagkakasiraan na ng dignidad. Kung gusto niyo ipakita na maganda talaga yung pinanggalingan niyong university, ipakita niyo na may magandang asal kayo or “breeding” kung sosyal kayo. Hindi yung nag aaway pa kayo kahit na alam niyo namang wala namang patutunguhan. Pilipinas to, we represent one country. Tayo pa ba ang mag aaway-away?

(Back to the topic)

Daming university diyan na inaapi lang ng ibang mga university pero may laban naman. Kulang lang sa opportunities. Talagang malaking impact din kasi kung may history rin yung school.

Okay, sige, big 4 kung big 4. Syempre kung may chance ka na mag aral dun sa apat, go for it di ba. Swerte mo, ambuti ni God sayo. Pero kung sakaling hindi ka naman nakapasok doon isipin mo naman, dami ng humahabol na schools diyan. Basta wag ka lang susuko sa paghahanap ng bagay na school sayo. Wag mo nang pansinin yung mga taong walang magawa sa buhay kundi mag troll sa mga forums and/or blogs. Akala mo kung sinong makapag degrade.

Pero yun nga, kung nakapasa ka o na-admit ka sa isa dun sa apat na yun, i-grab mo na yung op. Sayang eh. Sila kasi yung mga school na pwede nating sabihin na “mas natutukan” kaysa sa iba.

Incoming freshman. Newbie pa lang. Willing to learn. Took the UPCAT (UPM-BS Nursing) and the USTET (BS Nursing) kasi plano ko sanang mag-med, sana matuloy. Passed both. Going to UP kasi masses ang paglilingkuran. Didn’t take the ACET and DLSUCET due to lack of money.

Note: All are great schools sabi ng mga kakilala ko.

Sana hindi na lang nauso ang crab mentality.
... :-] no school yet... // Feb 7, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Oh.. iba pala ung FEU-morayta sa FEU-NRMF.. kala ko same lang.. buti nalang i chose BS med tech for my FEU kaso hindi ko alam kung morayta un or sa fairview (I took the entrance exam w/o noticing kung saan)huhu… i think i’ll go for FEU-NRMF, having a good reputation for their med school. sana ganun din sa BS MT.. and according to some of my schoolmates, mas sikat daw po ang FEU.. well thanks po Mr. Medstudent..
Arden // Feb 9, 2011 at 10:03 am

Magdasal na lang tayo )

Igalang nyo yung Choice ng bawat isa.

Pinipili ng ibang tao yung UST, hindi dahil sa bagsak sila sa UP, DLSU and Ateneo. Pinipili nila ang UST dahil sa mas magandang karunungan na makukuha nila. Alam nyo ba yung Thomistic Values? Yung 3 C’s of a Thomasian? Search nyo na lang kung ano yung Philosophy ni St. Thomas Aquinas na finofollow ng UST.

Di ako mahilig makipag-away, pero pwede na rin pag pinilit ako ) Ha Ha!

Motto ng USTe: Veritas in Caritate/ Truth in Charity

Pwedeng Tumahimik pag di maganda yung sasabihin diba? Try nyo. )

Have a Good Day!
Arden // Feb 9, 2011 at 10:15 am

UST po
Med Student... // Feb 10, 2011 at 4:51 pm

To Mr/Ms No school yet:

yup!! pwde natin sabihin mas sikat ang FEU-Manila kasi sila ang main campus!

pero kasi from 1999 to the present lahat ng medical courses specifically the medical center and the institute of medicine already transferred in FEU-NRMF in Fairvew QC and sadly they are now 2 different institutions with different ways of teaching! Iba ang approach sa NRMF, survival of the fittest… but, Sobrang layo ang difference ng teaching methods ng Medtech from those 2 schools from what I see, as of the moment its not even comparable yet! I do respect FEU-NRMF medtechs more than FEU manila grads ( since they are still new) not to degrade them, though I finished my Biology course from UP los Banos(just my background, hehe) , really I can say FEU-NRMF medtech grads here in the institute of medicine are really good..

Good Day!!!
featiboy // Feb 11, 2011 at 10:30 pm

Okay naman ang UST, magaling daw ang science courses nila. Kaya nga lang, mas preferred ng mga tunay na matatalino mag aral sa UP/ADMU/DLSU kasi madami daw bobo sa UST.
STUDENT101 // Feb 12, 2011 at 1:19 am

I read all of the comments here.

I passed UP, DLSU, ADMU, and UST yet I ended up studying at none of the Big 4 Universities.

TIPS:
1.) Don’t believe in surveys about top universities in Asia/World because those are just for “show-off” purposes ONLY and with NO supporting facts.

According to surveys…
Ateneo is the top university in the Philippines.

Why? Because ADMU is actively participating in Asian and World surveys about top universities.
That is why they’re always on top.

UP, DLSU, and UST are not actively participating in those surveys yet they still manage to be in the top 500 universities in the world.

Ano nalang kaya mangyayari if these 3 schools will actively participate in those surveys? For sure UP will be on top followed by DLSU, UST, and ADMU.

2.) Check the passing rate of the school (for courses with board exam).
***UP, DLSU, UST (ADMU-most of the courses have no board exam)
3.) Check the PAASCU Accreditation Level of the University.
***DLSU and ADMU (tie)
4.) Check how many Center for Excellence (CODs) and Center for Development (CODs) the school has/have.
***UP (33), DLSU (16), UST (16), ADMU(13)
5.) Check Graduate’s employment rate of the school (ex. 9 out of 10 graduates are hired after graduation).
***DLSU and ADMU (tie)
6.) Check the facilities of the University.
***DLSU,ADMU,UST,UP
7.) Check the faculty line-up of the University.
***DLSU and ADMU (tie)
8.) Check the VALUES/QUALITY of the students/alumni produced by the University.
***UP, DLSU,ADMU,UST
9.) Economy and QUALITY of Education.
***UP,UST,DLSU,ADMU
10.) DON’T BELIEVE IN RUMORS

If I were to rate (with no bias) the Big 4 Universities according to this criteria, it would be UP, DLSU, ADMU, and UST.
Adamson // Feb 13, 2011 at 11:07 am

Well ako sa Adamson ako nag enroll, nakapasa ako ng UST pero paniwala ko mas magaling sa Engineering ang Adamson at masasabi ko namang quality education talaga dito.

Sinubukan ko magapply sa UP at DLSU dahil dream schools ko yan dahil sa excellent engineering programs kaso hindi ako pinalad pero mabuti na ring nasa Adamson ako dahil maganda ang buhay ko dito.
Management Engineer from SG // Feb 17, 2011 at 2:07 pm

I’ve been reading through this blog and yeah… your future does not depend on where you studied! It depends on what you make for when you leave college..

If you want to create an impact to this world, you cannot be the same with this world! Just be yourself and do your best, regardless of where you came from!

A lot of college drop-outs have become successful because of their hardwork, patience and integrity! you only need these three to succeed!!!

Thats it!!!
belo // Feb 18, 2011 at 9:38 am

Let’s face it! University of Santo Tomas is for dumb people. They accept so many students so there is no exclusivity and even dumbest students in High Schools get admitted in UST.
pinoysatimog // Apr 28, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Well, if you are from Luzon and can afford it, better go to Ateneo de Manila if you want prestigious courses.
tricia // Apr 30, 2011 at 10:12 am

dLSU-D is my dream school .
i’m a High school student palang po.

tigilan nyo na po ang pag tatalo/pagpapa taasan plssss…
kasi parang ang imoral.

– UP
– DLSU
– ADMU
and UST
Orange // May 8, 2011 at 1:29 am

Binasa ko lahat ng comments.
Grabe. Inabot to ng two years?
Incoming freshman po ako ngayon sa college at engineering ang course ko.
Ang sa akin lang, wala yan sa school, entrance exam o ano pa man, nasa tao yan. Tsaka respeto lang. Wag mag-ggeneralize. Iba iba tayo. Sumakto lang na ang kakilala niyo eh hindi ganun katalino o kung ano pa man. Hindi lahat ng nasa school na yun ganun din.
Ang mahalaga lang, magsikap at magpursige ka sa pag-aaral.
Your future is in your hands, not on your school.

Dun sa topic ni Sexy Mom,
Syempre kung pipili ka ng school o university, mas magandang yung course mo ay CoE o CoD nila. Pero okay lang naman din kung hindi. As I’ve said, nasa sa atin pa rin yan.

Kung may mali man sa sinabi ko, opinion ko lang po yan.
lyka // May 10, 2011 at 10:56 am

which universties will applicable for a pharmacy course? please help me.
penpal // May 11, 2011 at 12:12 pm

@pinoysatimog, anung prestigious courses pinagsasabi mo dyan? there’s no such thing at puro porma at salita lang ang ginagawa ng mga Atenista. Mga mangmang naman sa totoong buhay.
filemonjavier // May 25, 2011 at 3:46 pm

Oh please! ang BOBO ng mga kakilala ko na grumadweyt ng UST. At ang daming bobo talaga dyan.
Ashlars // May 26, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Ay sus, husto naman sa lait yung iba diyan, kaya naman nakapasok sa big 3 universities ay dahil sa mga review centers tulad ng MSA.

mas bilib ako sa mga UPCAT passers na self study lang. tahimik lang sila nung nalaman nila na pasado sila, samantalang yung kabatch ko nung high school, todo party pa sa restaurant, parang akala mo naman, college graduate na.

hay, magaral kayo ng mabuti, hindi yung puro yabang lang.
blackhawk // May 26, 2011 at 7:38 pm

Doon po sa mga mahilig magbash? pwede bang malaman yung schools niyo? Saan kayo nagaaral o graduate?

Para malaman naman namin kung anong school ang iiwasan, baka kasi maging mayabang at masama ang ugali namin kung sa school niyo kami magaaral.

Please, pakisabi naman, thanks
red's // May 26, 2011 at 9:24 pm

im taking ab polsci.im going to take the dlsu entrance exam..but i really want to enrol at ust.does my course suitable at ust?

dlsu or ust..

really need your help
BCM:) // May 27, 2011 at 5:01 pm

Ms. Dine or Anyone-who-could-help me,

Ever since, my dream school was UST. But when I was in my senior year, I was beginning to like Ateneo better than UST.

So, I took entrance exams from: UP (BS Public Health), UST (MedTech, Architecture) and AdMU (BFA Information Design). I passed all naman.

Pero the hard part was the decision-making, syempre. At first kase, ginusto ko muna mag’Med para when I have money na, I could go to any university I like and take up whatever course I love. But then, sinabi sa akin ni Mama na “Why waste your money and time pa sa kursong di ko naman gusto?” and that they’re supportive naman. Kaya ayun, crossed out na yung UP. I really wanted a media/advertising-related course. UST and AdMU nalang natira which makes it harder to decide.

I really wanted to be in Ateneo talaga. Kaso, I think my parents can not handle the financial problems when I enroll there. Kase, they are already sending 3 college students na, including me. PLUS 4 others, our cousins.

We’re already running out of time na.So ayun, kahit na supportive sila, sinabi ko nalang na I’ll go for UST. Kahit na Archi yung course ko. And I said, magshishift nalang ako sa Advertising Arts. [The course/field I really would love to take!]

But when I got there [UST] for enrollment, I loved the environment! And parang bumalik ulet yung like kong magstudy doon. (YEY!)

I thought I was fine with UST na. Proud Tomasino na. Pero my curiosity, gosh! Sinearch ko ulet yung tuition ng course ko sa AdMU [BFA InformationDesign, which is somewhat the same with AdvertArts inUST]. Then I compared it with my tuition sa Archi, konti lang naman ang difference. Pero mas naging cheaper kung AdvertArts instead of InformationDesign.

But AGAAAIN, I am already enrolled. And I really wanted to help my parents. AND it’s too late.

So, okaay. I am so confused right now. I like being in UST. But I would LOVE to be in Ateneo someday. [still, with the field I like]

Now, I am an incoming freshmen, sa UST. Architecture.

CAN ANYONE HELP ME? I am really confused.
titimotitiko // May 27, 2011 at 7:43 pm

When it comes to Political Science, UP is the top choice followed by AdMU, DLSU and UST.
dolphinsox // May 28, 2011 at 2:21 pm

guys, UST is very popular for those who failed in DLSU, UP and ADMU.

Kaya akala ng iba mga bobo ang naiiwan sa UST pero totoo naman.
Jay L Dizon // May 28, 2011 at 9:47 pm

Please make comments in a mature way. It reflects what kind of learning you had from your family and your school.

Don’t give us comments as if we don’t know who you are. Whoever makes a trash comment is automatically a trash person.
Weg // Jun 2, 2011 at 9:45 am

They say you cannot fail 9 units in UST because you will get kicked-out. My friends don’t always attend classes and they don’t fail any subject, and they are not the brightest students. It is a very lenient school. So people from UST fronting that avoiding failing 9 units is hard, you need a reality check. Plus the place around the university is not safe.
jjj // Jun 2, 2011 at 9:49 am

students from la salle and ateneo are very well rounded people they wont pass the test if their dumb, and face it people, money makes the world go round.
Ruth // Jun 2, 2011 at 10:48 am

UP, if you’re willing to not just learn within the walls of your university. Graduating from UP is a challenge, a privilege and a responsibility. If you’re into excellence for a purpose, go to UP. plus it’s the State U…. it’s not always (although most o f the time)that UP get the first place in licensure exams, but most of the remaining places in the top ten are UP grads Graduating from UP will change you forever… for the better and hoping to make a difference in whatever field you are pursuing if you think deep, go to UP <3
Gspan // Jun 2, 2011 at 11:14 am

For prospective UST students: UST alumni, from centuries before to recent graduates, have contributed significant achievements to Philippine history, culture, and economy. Today, the 400-year-old university boasts of much improved teaching and research facilities, with expansion campuses to materialize soon.

Is a 20% admissions rate not high enough? I don’t think so – considering that UST has the most number of course offerings next to UP. Besides, its select-and-reject retention policy sees many freshmen and sophomore dropping out from its rolls as casualties of academic rigor. Just compare the number of graduates from the admitted class.

Some recent media coverage that attests to the school’s reputation:

Foreign students find quality, world-class education in UST:
http://news.ph.msn.com/lifestyle/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4895980

UST ranks third in top Philippine schools in 2010 and 2011, a notch higher than La Salle:
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/05/24/11/4-ph-schools-asias-top-200-universities
NotImpt // Jun 3, 2011 at 5:59 am

Nakita ko lang ang site na ito and I cannot help but post some comments ‘tho di ko ugali ang mag-comment sa mga blogs.

Una, UP alum ako so hindi ako magtataka kung mag-akala ang iba na bias ako. Took my BS and MS sa U.P. and PhD dito sa America. Nagturo din ako sa isang pridabadong college dito sa Amerika bago namasukan sa malaking corporasyon.

sabi ng ilang posts– school doesn’t matter, nasa individual. I think partially correct ito. Sa job applications pa lang pag nakita ng recruiters ang name ng school mo, medyo bias na sila sa unang screening. So kung may pangalan yung scool, medo may edge ka na agad. Pag nag-i-interview nga ako ng applicants, pag nakita kong may ties sa caltech, mit, upenn, stanford and other big name schools, sila agad una kong tinitignan. pero of course in the end, ang botom line pa din ay if you can solve the problem or do the job, no matter what barangay university you are from you are in.

Aside sa name ng school, yun ding quality ng school mahalaga, base sa aking naging experience. When I attended graduate school dito sa U.S., hindi ko na kailangang ipaliwanag pa kung saan ako galing– University of the PHILIPPINES. Ang ibing ko pong sabihin, halimbawa lang po and no offense meant, kung sabihin kong St. blah-blah-blah University, ang susunod kasing tanong nila e kung saang bansa iyon at kung saang ciudad.

Hindi ko na rin kailangang ipaliwanag pa kung anong kalidad ang aking educational training. Sa totoo lang po, nagulat din ako nuon na kilala na ng mga naging professors ko dito sa America ang aking paaralan. May ibang mga American professors pa nga ako na ka-klase daw nila si ito, si ganun sa grad schools, na mga naging professors ko naman sa UP.

Nuomg nasa grad school ako dito, majority of Filipino grad students ay galing U.P. at may ilan galing Ateneo. Mga magkakaibigan kaming lahat and respected and treated each other well, maliban sa kaunting kantiawan for the sake ng katuwaan. Minsan may mga pseudo-sprts dual meets pa during picnics pag sem breaks.Minsan na notice ko din na sa ibang school,, beside sa majority pa din ay galing sa UP, a few from ADMU, may isa o dalawa na galing UST– mostly chemistry or bio sci ang area ng studies, at MAPUA (engineering). I went around to a lot of Universities dito nuon visiting friends from UP and in the process na meet ko din ang ilang mga Filipinos na galing sa ibang paaralan.

Experience ko naman as a grad student life dito, noting that galing akong U.P.– hindi sa pagyayabang po, pero ng pinakuha ako ng prelim exam sa unang week ko to assess my academic background, ang conclusion ng aking grad committee ay hindi ko na kailangang kumuha pa ng maraming required major courses sa program at sufficient na daw ang aking background, so sa cognate at thesis na ang concentration ko. Gayundin yung isang Pinoy na kasama ko na nasa ibang program naman, graduate din siya ng U.P. Of course may mga taga-UP din akong na-meet na hindi nakatapos (ibas kasi ay nagtrabaho agad o lumipat ng paaralan)

Sa maraming taon ko dito marami akong mga na meet na mga Filipinos. Minsan tinatanong ko talaga sila kung saan sila graduate. Heto ang ilang napansin ko. Marami dito mga nurses at ang mga pinanggalingan ay halo-halo– UST, FEU, up, UE, Fatima ba yun, at ibat iba pa. Ganun din yung mga Phy Ther naman– mga galing Cebu doctors, feu, ue, up, Perpetual ?? , etc etc. Yung mga medical doctors naman, either UP, UST or FEU. Yung mga engineers, halo-ghalo din, UP Mapua, Adamson etc. may taga PMA pa. Gayundin yung mga nasa -ITs – UP Ateneo, Dlsu, AMA ba yun., etc.
Itong mga Filipino PT’s nakakatuwa pag nalaman nilang galing akong UP. They would try to connect me to PT grads ng UP na kilala nila. Kaunti lang daw itong mga ito but they like working with them, wala daw silang problema sa pakikisama “hindi tulad na mga iba na galing sa ibang schools”.

But here is one thing I noticed– yung mga tinatawag ng “professionals” (aside sa mga med doctors) , ang napansin ko ay galing U.P., Ateneo, and a few DLSU yung mga na-meet kong Filipinos. And most of them have U.S. graduate degrees or MBAs. Heto yung mga analysts, directors, managers, etc. Yung mga scientists naman– mostly galing ng U.P or did grad work sa UP after finishing undergrad sa ibang schools.

Finally sa mga nagdedecide pa lang ng careers nila at ng school, why not take a look yung mga non-traditional courses like yung mga nasa UPLB? Nung nasa grad school kasi ako dito sa U.S., maynakilala ako na European na civil engineer ang grad. work pero ang B.S. naman niya ay forestry. May isang chemistry professor naman ang ang b.s. niya ay pulp and paper science. Tapos may isang structural engineer na ang b.s. niya ay agricultural engineering. May kilala din akong isang economist pero ang under grad degree niya ay agri-business. May ilang commodities traders din akong na-encounter dito ang undergraduate nila ay agricultural economics tapos nag-MBA. So give these courses a second look. Maganda din naman ang job prosepects ng mga ito sa Philippines at lalo na dito sa U.S. Minsan kasi after lang ang iba sa mga glamorous-sounding degrees pero kung tutuusin ay kayang kayang gawin ang mga work nila ng mga graduates ng non-traditional courses (ex., yung isang agric. engineer na nakilala ko ay besides sa heavy sa engineering sciences, heavy pa sa operations research, at alam din ang mga instrumentations).

Pero kung ako lang siguro, kung magaling rin lang kayo sa analysis and numbers I would advise Math with minor in Finance or econ o kaya naman ay Statistics. With statistics, you can go to any industry, at least dito sa America. Gayundin yung Math na may background sa Finance/Econ. BTW, marami sa UPLB courses ay non-quota at gayundin ang statistics .

Heto lang po ang aking ma-i-share base sa real-life experience. Sana may maidulot na mabuti sa ilan at good luck sa mga nagsisimula pa lamang.
NotImpt // Jun 4, 2011 at 1:04 am

Addendum sa aking post kahapon, dahil I posted before reading this 2 yr old thread.

Mukhang fixated ang marami sa school rankings and then mukhang personalan ang attacks which is not healthy. Napilitan tuloy akong tignan itong world rankings ng QS(may Times version and US New & World versions din kasi). We should all be proud if four schools were able to make it into the top 500 of the World rankings, sana madagdagan pa. A lot of schools here in the U.S would love to crack the 500 rank. Here is my take on these rankings.

Ang UP/Ateneo are almost in the same ranking range. By peer comparison, ka-linya niya ang
University of Utah, Colorado State U., University of Arkansa and they are even above Virginia Polytech (wow.. this is a very very good engineering school dito), and University of Kentucky, and well above schools like Louisiana State U (paaralan ni Shaquelle Oneal :- ), University of Oklahoma, Florida State U , etc. etc. Those are very very fine schools at mga flagship universities ang mga yan ng kanilang mga states dito! Proud tuloy akong isuot ang aking UP t-shirt ngayon

Tinignan ko din ang DLSU which I think ay nasa hanay ng University of Missouri, Syracuse University (wow.. bigatin ang school na ito, kung hindi niyo alam), Virginia Commonwealth..and even University of Quebec sa Canada. Again these are very very fine schools (lalo na Syracuse– state U. kasi ito ng New York) to be compared with at lalong “mas-mataas” pa ang rank niya sa ibang U.S. schools (see next paragraph).

Tinignan ko din ang UST. Kalinya niya ang University of Tulsa (sa oklahoma), Clemson University (wwoow.. bigtime ito kasi sa South Carolina), Baylor U. at nabigla ako na mas-mataas pa ang rank niya kaysa Rutgers (this is shocking kasi ang Rutgers ang state university ng New Jersey at isa sa mga sikat na eskwelahan yan dito sa America. Maraming chinese and Indian internationa students dito). Now that is UST, yung nilalait-lait ng mga iba dito sa thread na ito (mga taga-uste: just forgive them for they know not what they are writing Gulat talaga ako na mataas pa siya sa Rutgers.

I am proud of those 4 schools at sana mas-madami pang schools natin ang masama, maski sa top 1000.
Yung maga nsa top 1000 kasi mga big name universityies yun, hindi mga community colleges.

Finally, dito sa U.S. kung may school rivalries man, ito ay karaniwan ay sa sports at hindi sa Academics. For example ay Harvard-Yale rivalry, Michigan/Ohio State rivalry (madugong labanan yan sa football) or Stanford/ UCBerkeley to name a few. Walang personalan na “bobo” school mo or palpak kayo, etc. Kasi yung mga faculty sa isang school,.e.g Harvard, ay mga graduates ng Princeton, MIT, UPenn etc. Kung may academic rivalry man, sa mga specific programs and very healthy dahil usually this leads to academic consortiums. Example, engineering– andiyan ang MIT, University of Illinois, UC Berkeley ..pero makikita mo may mga research colaborations sila and usually mga professors sa isang school ay graduates ng kanilang “rival” school..
Green Archer // Jun 5, 2011 at 1:28 pm

I had the same dilemma 3 years ago. I passed UPCAT, DLSUCET and USTET. Di ako nagtake ng ACET since malayo and given that my first choice is Computer Science, di rin ako dun magaaral if ever since sabi nila di pa ganun ka-competent ang Ateneo sa mga Engineering and Technology related courses. So, binase ko kung san ako mag-aaral sa choice kong course. Although UP is a good university, it is evident na pagdating sa facilities (very important sa Computer Science) di masyadong mabibigay ng UP since government ang nagpapatakbo nito. Don’t get me wrong, I came from a Science High School (government din nagpapatakbo) magaling talaga ang turo pero nawitness ko kung gano kakulang ang mga equipment sa ganitong type of school. UST and DLSU na lang ung choice ko nun. Nag-research ako and when it comes to technology related courses La Salle would be the best choice. May top of the line facilities and talagang nangunguna pagdating sa mga Computer courses. Tapos dumating pa ung result ng scholarship application ko at pasado daw ako as scholar. So, I opted for La Salle na talaga.

To those who have a hard time deciding sa school na papasukan, ibase niyo sa course na gusto niyo talaga then do some research on which school can offer you the best when it comes to that course. For example Law and Business courses for Ateneo , Law and engineering UP, medicine and architecture for UST, Computer Science and Accountancy for DLSU.

Next thing to consider would be kung magiging comfortable ka sa environment by visiting the schools you’re interested in. Huwag basta maniniwala sa mga stereotypes. Dati I thought La Salle would be a school full of spoiled brats and arrogant people. Mali pala. In fact, tinetrain ung mga students there to treat each person they meet in the same manner they would treat their friends.
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junior // Jun 23, 2011 at 2:02 am

kung makapagsalita naman yung iba, lahat ng UST students bagsak ng UPCAT? duh. eh sa block na lang namin sa nursing, ako pumasa ng pharma, yung dalawa public health pero andito kami ngayon sa UST College of Nursing. La Sallians? matatalino? ewan ko lang.

pero i have to agree, sorry Thomasians, generally, mababa talaga ang IQ ng mga students ng UST. pero students ng med, nursing and other health sciences di ako papayag na masabihan kaming bobo.
uaapfan // Jun 23, 2011 at 7:46 pm

The school helps through its academe and facilities plus the ‘branding’ which is, though sad, is abused by those people who posted insulting tirades against other schools just to flaunt ‘school pride’. Or do we call it ‘spirit’?
When a person looks for a school to go to, there is no single criterion we can use as basis for the choice we will make. The usual questions one can answer are: What do you want to become? What course must you take to become ___ (your answer to the first question)? What school offers this course? Does this school produce the best graduates for this course? Can your family afford it? Is it accessible? These are the more important issues that must be addressed rather that pick fights with persons who are pretending to be in the top schools.
I have known LaSallians, Ateneans, mga Iskolar ng Bayan and Thomasians but they are not like the people here who only posted non-sense bashings of rival schools. They seem to be more like ‘dropouts’ to me, not worthy to be called alumni of the schools I mentioned.
There are no ‘Big 3′ or ‘Big4′ except the ‘Big 3′ in college basketball history: UST, NU and UP.
The school only helps, but it’s up to the person who or what will become of him after he graduates. I am proud of my schools: UST (Pre-School to Medicine) and Ateneo (Masteral) but I am proud also of my wife’s alma mater, DLSU (Legal Management and Masteral). My son studies in San Beda Alabang. My father graduated from UE (Finance). I have niece who graduated from UP (Fine Arts). I work in FEU-NRMF and 2 other hospitals which allow me to work with people from different colleges and universities. And I finish this piece by saying… THERE ARE NO DUMB PEOPLE, only insecure, lazy and proud. Hope that won’t hurt.
Blue heroes // Jun 24, 2011 at 2:18 pm

I’m a product of ADMU HS batch 2001 and went to UP-Diliman for college.

98%of us passed UST
60% passed DLSU
55% passed ADMU
40% passed UST

Madali talaga sa UST at ang dami daw bobong nag aaral dyan.
Ashlars // Jun 27, 2011 at 7:01 pm

To “Blue Heroes”

Now I know what school not to choose for my son’s high school education.

Yan pala itinututuro sa Ateneo high school. “manlait ng kapwa”

Ang alam ko kasi ang Ateneo ay “man for others”

parang hindi ko yan naramdaman sa post mo.

unless “fake” Atenean HS graduate ka
Werobuts // Jun 27, 2011 at 8:13 pm

Haha, Only Health Science courses in UST has bright students? Try studying at the Faculty of Engineering graduate ON TIME, without failing any Math subjects. If you do, I’ll believe you.

In fact, CTHM has the most number of Honor students for 2011.

In general, if you guys want to say something, please say it WITH REAL FACTS, because if you can’t support it with “real facts”, its still a MYTH.

98% passed UST, where on earth you got that information,

UST applicants every year has an average of 35,000 (according to the UST OFAD)

98% of that number is 34,300

According to OFAD, the university can ONLY accept as big as 12,000 average because of the limited slots per program.

Again, PLEASE GIVE REAL FACTS and not GOSSIPS.
Please stop watching Star Talk, The Buzz at Showbiz Central, it makes you “tsismoso/tsismosa”
Werobuts // Jun 27, 2011 at 8:14 pm

To add, out of that 12,000, only 6 to 8,000 really enrol in the UST
i ♥UST // Jun 27, 2011 at 9:16 pm

aaaaawww hahaha that’s true werobuts.
Peter Le // Jun 28, 2011 at 7:39 pm

I’m an Atenean from grade school to college and I’m proud to say that we were never trained to degrade others.

In case, there are Ateneans (or should I say “fake” Ateneans) who keeps on posting negative comments to other schools. I’m really really sorry.

Jesuit Education teaches us how to respect others.

If you encounter Ateneans who likes to degarde others in various blog sites, they’re FAKE

Try to talk to every Atenean in the “real” world, you will be amazed by our respect for others.
uaapfan // Jun 29, 2011 at 12:51 am

I agree with Peter Le! There are a lot of civic activities in Ateneo GSB actually and our slogan is “our country is our business.” I really can’t believe there are ‘impostors’ on this site. Those who bash/belittle/degrade/humiliate other schools are not really from ADMU/DLSU/UP in my ‘humble’ (UST pa rin!) opinion.
Animo Centennial // Jun 29, 2011 at 8:44 pm

To post a comment related to Peter Le

We, the Lasallians have respect for others. Our attitude reflects what kind of learning we had from our school/alma mater.

It doesn’t mean if you don’t disclose the real you in blog sites like this, its fine.

Please don’t mention your school if you want to bash another school, you are also creating a bad impression to your school.

Don’t ruin the reputation of your schools.

Please be mindful of the choice of words you type in every post.
diane // Aug 26, 2011 at 9:29 am

hello may i ask where i can buy the book “planning ahead”? thankyou so much po
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