Thomasians for Peace - UST SHS

As we continue to flow toward becoming leaders for a better world, every wave is guided by those who inspire, empower, and lead with purpose.

Meet our speaker!

Ms. Eleonor C. Tangkeko, PhD, RN

Through her guidance, may we learn how even the smallest ripple we create can lead to meaningful change.

Join us this April 17, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, and be inspired to lead with intention and heart.

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81183728365?pwd=RbLTM4uTjZaFUZb8NPMeOiRdx389qI.1

See you there, Thomasians! 💗

Caption: Joaquin Bumalay
Board: Rhianne Escalona

Do you feel excited to go with the gentle flow of water, which exudes a sense of gentleness and security? The ripples from a single drop of water symbolize the lasting impact that resonates with leadership. 🌊

✨Join us in this seminar titled “Leaders for A Better World” on April 17, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM!

It's a seminar that features reflective activities designed to inspire students to lead with intention and a heartfelt purpose, a step toward a better world.

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81183728365?pwd=RbLTM4uTjZaFUZb8NPMeOiRdx389qI.1

See you there, Thomasians! 💗

Caption: Clarize villa
Board: Rhianne Escalona

Get ready to meet the voices behind “Anatomy of Peace: Healing Conflict with Compassion” 🤍

We are honored to introduce our speakers who will guide us through understanding ourselves and others with empathy and compassion.

✨Yashodhara, Thaisa Albano, RPM

✨Ervin Aeron C. Santos, MA, RGC, CMHFR

Together, they will help us uncover what it truly means to choose peace, even in the most challenging moments.

Join us on April 13, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and take a step toward becoming your most compassionate self.

See you there, Thomasians!💗

Caption: Joaquin Bumalay
Board: Mikaela Leaño

How are you doing, Thomasians? 🤔

As we return from the Holy Week break and gradually approach the end of the school year, we hope peace fills your mind amid this whirlwind of emotions.

TFP invites you to a seminar titled, “Anatomy of Peace: Healing Conflict with Compassion,” on April 13, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM!

This seminar will not only cover how to handle conflicts with others but also those within ourselves. Additionally, we will discuss topics like mental health, anger management, peace, and more. We look forward to exploring these subjects with you as we strive to use compassion to improve ourselves.

Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aAOmEjkp7tcuVNjX7UyFmncm_di7gIp_6LMC8U5ATpM/viewform?edit_requested=true

See you there, Thomasians! We’re excited to see your most gracious selves at the seminar! 💗

Caption: Claruze Villa Martina
Board: Mikaela Leaño

"They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, 'Hosanna!' Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" John 12:13

Last March 29th, we solemnly celebrated the start of Holy Week.

Palm Sunday marks the final Sunday of Lent, commemorating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Riding a humble donkey, He was met by crowds who laid palm branches—symbols of peace and victory—at His feet.
This tradition was established by the early Church in Jerusalem to honor Christ as the sacrificial lamb who came to seek and save the lost. Today, we celebrate by having palms blessed to symbolize our homage to the King of Kings.

In celebration of Palm Sunday, let us honor Christ’s humility and sacrifice. As we celebrate His victory, may we welcome Him into our hearts this Holy Week.

Caption: Joaquin Bumalay
Content: Sarah Feraren
Board: Mikaela Leaño

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters.

Today, March 20, marks the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, signaling the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a day defined by prayer, family gatherings, and the essential act of charity through Zakat-al-Fitr.

This occasion is a powerful reminder of the values of discipline, gratitude, and the commitment to helping those in need. We recognize the significance of this milestone and join the community in honoring the spirit of service and faith that defines this blessed day.

May this celebration be filled with peace and reflection for everyone observing.

Caption: Joaquin Bumalay
Content: Sarah Feraren
Board: Mikaela Leaño

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:20-21)

Last March 19, we honored the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. He is a man defined not by the words he spoke, but by his profound silence and his ability to hear the voice of the living God. As the Patron Saint of the Universal Church and the foster father of Jesus, he serves as the ultimate model of what it means to be a just, holy, and obedient leader.

As we celebrated the life of the Foster Father of the Son of God, we sought to find quiet courage to protect what is sacred and to lead with integrity in our own families and communities.

Saint Joseph, pray for us.

Caption: Joaquin Bumalay
Content: Sarah Feraren
Board: Rhianne Escalona

Babae ka, hindi babae ka lang.

Women’s Month highlights and affirms the diverse experiences of womanhood. Our community welcomes all who live and express womanhood, and is intentionally broad and unapologetic. We are united by our shared struggle.

Defining a woman only by biology ignores our soul and our work. This limits us and stands in the way of the liberation we seek. We have moved beyond narrow textbook definitions. Womanhood is not just biology. It is an evolving journey of courage, a commitment to choice, and a refusal to be defined by anyone but oneself.

We build on the work of women before us. We honor pioneers who paved the way, activists who sought the freedoms we enjoy, and the collective spirit to keep fighting until every woman is truly free.

Gabriela Silang.

Marsha P. Johnson.

Nieves Fernandez.

Rosa Parks.

Melchora Aquino.

Audre Lorde.

Teresa Magbanua.

Sylvia Rivera.

And to every woman continuing the story today.

Caption: Joaquin Bumalay
Content: Fiona A. Galupe & Abrien Lynn A. Mendoza
Board: Rhianne Escalona

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”
— Proverbs 31:8–9

Today, February 25, we mark 40 years since the People Power Revolution, a defining moment when ordinary Filipinos chose courage over fear and unity over division. Along EDSA, faith, resilience, and collective action became the driving force that restored democracy and reshaped our nation’s future.

May this day remind us that the fight for justice and accountability does not end in history books. The spirit of EDSA lives on whenever we choose integrity, defend human rights, and stand firm in the face of injustice.

Caption: Joaquin Bumalay
Content: Atasha Rhianna A. Rios & Kamilah Kayser L. Canlas
Board: Rhianne Escalona

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10

Last February 18, we observed Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season.

Ash Wednesday reminds us of the time when Jesus Christ spent forty days in the desert, fasting and resisting temptation. The ashes imposed on our foreheads symbolize our mortality and our call to conversion, echoing the words: “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

In celebration of this sacred season, may we take this time to examine our hearts, turn away from sin, and renew our relationship with God through prayer, sacrifice, and acts of charity.

Caption: Joaquin Bumalay
Content: Sarah Feraren
Board: Mikaela Leaño

Xin Nian Kuai Le!

Happy Chinese New Year!

Celebrating the Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to recognize and appreciate each person's blessings, accomplishments, and the challenges they have faced throughout the year. These experiences reflect our resilience and our commitment to embracing all that life has to offer.

Let’s take a moment to enjoy the happiness of today and hold onto the hopes for tomorrow!

TFP wishes you a joyful celebration and a warm welcome to a new year of life! 🧧🎉

Pubmat by: Rhianne Escalona
Caption by: Clarize Villa
Content by: Markus Nicolai L. De Francia &
Jam Kassandra D. Aguilar