UST College of Science Journal

Ipinagdiriwang ngayong araw ang ika-455 taon ng pagkatatag ng Lungsod ng Maynila - ang saksi sa kasaysayan, tahanan ng kultura, at kanlungan ng mga pangarap.

Ang bawat kanto at abenida ng siyudad ang siyang nagturo sa bawat Pilipinong lumaban, bumangon, at magtagumpay.

Ikaw pa rin ang aming uuwi-uwian, Maynila.

Isinulat ni: Rinzen Gonzales
Disenyo ni: Klarenze Dimatatac

𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 | 𝐍𝐨, 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦

More often than not, people studying or working in psychology are mistaken as mind-readers. As they usually say, “Basahin mo nga kung ano ang naiisip ko.” Many misconceptions have been debunked and supported by evidence in this discipline. But for this interlude, I would like to highlight the nuanced colors of Psychology. On the surface, people tend to see this field as a single color — a one-dimensional hue strictly bound to counseling patients, solving emotional problems, or reading people’s minds. Some would even assume that this discipline is just a ticket to an HR post or to becoming a guidance counselor. Because of this boxed mindset, people presume this discipline is “soft” or, worse, reduced to mere “common sense.” We have to understand that Psychology is a spectrum of colors anchored firmly in the scientific method.

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Written by: Krisha Deloso
Layout by: Isabelle Antonette Carabbacan

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 | 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚: 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

Not all problem solvers are defined by formulas, but by the paths that shape how they see the world.

Before her work in disaster resilience, climate action, and sustainable development, Ms. Anna Katrina Aspuria was a young Thomasian finding her place within the College of Science. Her journey shows how Physics became more than a field of study — it became a lens shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to service.

Explore how the College of Science helped form a mindset dedicated to solving problems beyond the classroom.

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Written by: Claudia Felice Malabo
Layout by: Klarenze Fae Dimatatac

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 | 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭

She entered the College of Science determined to become a researcher. More than twenty years later, she remains a scientist—just not in the way she once imagined.

From Chemistry laboratories and CSJ meetings to leading environment, health, safety, and quality initiatives across industries, Dorcas Crooc’s journey is a reminder that science can take many forms.

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Written by: Jose Vester Casano
Layout by: Klarenze Fae Dimatatac

𝐂𝐒𝐒𝐂 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐁 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬

In light of the open executive positions in the College of Science Student Council (CSCC), six interim officers have been officially appointed to ensure the continuity of council operations, according to a resolution promulgated on Saturday, June 13.

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Written by: Morris Tan
Source: UST College of Science Student Council

𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭

From the words of our national anthem, "Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi, Ang mamatay nang dahil sa 'yo, " we understand the call to devote ourselves to our nation. Sacrifices are deemed necessary then. However, a new question arises: what is sacrifice in today's context?

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Written by: Alexander Huizo

Ngayong ika-128 na Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas, ipinagdiriwang natin ang kasarinlang isinilang mula sa giting ng ating mga bayani. Bilang mga mamamahayag, ipinagpapatuloy natin ang kalayaang ito sa pag-uulat nang may katotohanan at integridad.

Ang kapangyarihan ay lagi’t laging nagmumula sa masa, at walang anumang lakas o kapangyarihan ang kailanman makapagtatanggal sa tinig ng sambayanan.

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! 🇵🇭

Isinulat ni: Ylec Tabara
Disenyo ni: Klarenze Fae Dimatatac

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 | 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭

Some physicians are remembered not only for their expertise but also for their humanity.

Before becoming a physician serving communities through emergency response and humanitarian missions, he was simply a young Thomasian searching for purpose. His journey is a testament to compassion, service, and the belief that medicine is ultimately about people.

Discover the story behind the white coat and the values that shaped a life dedicated to helping others.

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Written by: Jose Vester Casano
Layout by: Klarenze Fae Dimatatac

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 | 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

When mental health was often overlooked, some chose to become its strongest advocates.

Long before mental health became part of the national conversation, Dr. Joel Enrico Anastacio dedicated his life to advancing psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences in the Philippines. His journey reflects a steadfast commitment to understanding the human mind and championing those whose struggles often remained unseen.

Discover the story of a Thomasian who helped shape the country's mental health landscape.

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Written by: Gillian R. Santos
Layout by: Klarenze Fae Dimatatac

𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭, 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐭

Bilang mensahe ng pasasalamat, nagbalik-tanaw si Deone Alfonso Sanchez, balediktoryan ng Kolehiyo ng Agham mula sa Departamento ng Kimika, sa kaniyang mga pinagdaanan sa kolehiyo sa naganap na Pagtatapos 2026 noong Hunyo 6 sa Quadricentennial Pavilion.

Binigyang-diin ni Sanchez na bagaman hindi naging madali ang kanilang paglalakbay sa kolehiyo, hindi hadlang ang mga pagsubok na ito kundi mga instrumentong humubog sa kani-kanilang pagkatao.

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Isinulat ni: John Benedict Cabrera
Larawan ni: Lyle Tuya