On August 29, 2025, the UST-Legazpi community came together in prayer, music, and gratitude as they celebrated the 40th Sacerdotal Anniversary of Rev. Fr. Edwin A. Lao, OP, MM, DBA, Rector and President of the University. The milestone became not only a commemoration of his priestly journey but also a testimony to God’s enduring faithfulness […]

Every 8th of August, the Dominican Family around the world honors the feast of St. Dominic de Guzman, founder of the Dominican Order. As the only Dominican university in the Bicol Region, the University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi upholds this tradition through “Pagheras sa Kafiestahan ni Inggo,” a celebration of faith, service, and generosity. This annual […]

The University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi hosted the Bicol Association of Catholic Schools (BACS) Administrators’ Colloquy on August 12–13, 2025, at the Daragang Magayon Hall. The two-day event brought together representatives from Catholic educational associations across the Bicol region to engage in meaningful discussions and exchange fresh ideas and insights. The first day of the event […]

The University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi officially opened Academic Year 2025–2026 with a series of events that welcomed both new and returning Legazpi Thomasians back to campus on August 4, 2025, organized by the Religious Affairs Division together with the Supreme Student Council.  To begin the day, the University held the Mass of the Holy Spirit […]

The University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi is proudly bringing home a total of 23 medals—7 Gold, 3 Silver, and 13 Bronze—from the National PRISAA Games 2025, held this year in Tuguegarao City. The medal haul came from various sporting events, including swimming, taekwondo, beach volleyball and PRISAAYAWAN. Among the top performers were: Javey Jesus M. Gojar […]

UST-Legazpi has reached another milestone in its commitment to academic and institutional excellence, becoming the first and only university in the region with a Quality Educational Organization Management System (QEOMS) – an Integrated Management System – certified in both ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018. This milestone reaffirms the university’s commitment to quality education and institutional […]

When Jay Raynald Almojuela, a proud 2024 Magna Cum Laude graduate of UST-Legazpi’s BS Pharmacy program, saw his name at the pinnacle of the November 2024 Pharmacists Licensure Exam results, his initial reaction was one of disbelief.  Jay candidly shared, “At first, I was completely shocked when I found out that I topped the Pharmacist […]

The University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi’s theater organization, STAGE (Sama-samang Tinig ng mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa Entablado), has achieved a prestigious milestone as it was officially accredited member as a Club for UNESCO in the Philippines for 2024. This recognition was announced by the National Coordinating Body of Clubs for UNESCO in the Philippines (NCBCUP) […]

The holiday season at UST-Legazpi has taken on a magical note, thanks to the creativity and passion of Ms. Edelyza Julie C. Belleza, from the College of Health Sciences. Her composition for the University’s Christmas Jingle Contest, titled, “Regalo Ngayong Pasko” was chosen as the official Christmas ID of the year, embodying the spirit of […]

In an inspiring achievement that has echoed across UST-Legazpi and beyond, Kathleen S. Padua, a Grade 11 Senior High School student, claimed the prestigious title of world champion in the S4 category at the HIPPO English Language Olympiad, held in Assisi, Italy, from September 23-26, 2024. As the Philippines’ sole representative, Kathleen brought not just […]