UST Pax Romana - Nursing Unit

05/04/2026

Today, we celebrate Easter Sunday 🤍🐣

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live.” — John 11:25 ✨

The fulfillment of God’s promise and the triumph of life over death. From the silence of the tomb, Christ rises in glory, reminding us that hope is never lost and love always prevails.

The Resurrection calls us to renew our faith and trust in God’s perfect plan, even beyond suffering and uncertainty. Just as the stone was rolled away, may our hearts be opened to grace, healing, and new beginnings. 🌿

In Him, we are made new. And in Him, we are reminded that every ending holds the promise of resurrection.






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Caption by: Vyna Ramos

04/04/2026

Today is Holy Saturday, a sacred pause wrapped in silence and surrender. It is the day when the world seems still, as Christ lies in the tomb, and creation waits in quiet anticipation for the fulfillment of God’s promise.

In this profound stillness, we are invited to enter the mystery of faith: to trust not in what is seen, but in the unseen work of God. Holy Saturday teaches us that even in moments when God feels distant, He is never absent. Beneath the silence, grace is moving; within the darkness, redemption is unfolding. 🌿

This day calls us to a deeper surrender, to lay down our need for certainty and to rest in the truth that God’s plans are always at work, even when hidden. Like the disciples who waited in grief and confusion, we too are invited to remain faithful, holding on to hope that does not waver.

For in the stillness of the tomb, God is already preparing the victory of life over death. And in our own waiting, He is shaping us, renewing us, and leading us closer to the promise of resurrection.





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Caption by: Vyna Ramos

03/04/2026

𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: “𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬, 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧”

Live from the Mother-Church of the Dominican Province of the Philipines, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of La Naval de Manila, Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon City.

Handog ng 𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒, 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐒, 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎𝐀𝐆 at ng 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓

Sa pakikipagtulungan ng SCI SECURTIY AND INVESTIGATION, INC., Radio Veritas 846, at Catholic Media Network

Sama-sama nating pagnilayan ang Huling Pitong Wika ng Panginoon. Makakasama natin ang mga piling tagapagnilay mula sa Order of Preachers (Dominicans) na gagabay sa atin sa pagninilay sa Krus ni Hesus—ang bukal ng ating pag-asa:

I. "Ama, patawarin mo sila, sapagka't hindi nila nalalaman ang kanilang ginagawa." — 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐆. 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬, 𝐎𝐏 (𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘰𝘢𝘨, 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯)

II. "Tunay kong sinasabi sa 'yo: sa araw na ito ay makakasama kita sa Paraiso." — 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐳𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐎𝐏 (𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘙𝘊𝘈𝘔, 𝘔𝘪𝘺𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵. 𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤)

III. "Babae, hayan ang iyong anak! Hayan ang iyong ina." — 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬, 𝐎𝐏 (𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵,𝘚𝘵. 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵, 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘢 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺)

IV. "Diyos ko, Diyos ko, bakit mo ako pinabayaan?" — 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐎𝐣𝐨𝐲, 𝐎𝐏 (𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘚𝘵. 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯, 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘴, 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢)

V. "Ako'y nauuhaw." — 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐜, 𝐎𝐏 (𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘥𝘦 𝘈𝘰𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘻𝘢, 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘢𝘯)

VI. "Naganap na." — 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐳𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐎𝐏 (𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘚𝘵𝘰. 𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺)

VII. "Ama, sa iyong mga kamay aking inihahabilin ang aking kaluluwa." — 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐏 (𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘰𝘢𝘨, 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯)

Mapapanood din sa GMA7 at YouTube pages ng Dominican Province of the Philippines at mga katuwang na social communication ministries. Ang 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ay hatid sa inyo ng Dominican Province of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas at ng Santo Domingo Convent.

29/03/2026

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” 🤍

“Peace in Heaven and glory in the highest!” — Luke 19:38 ✨

Today is the Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion which marks the beginning of Holy Week. We commemorate Christ’s triumphal entrance into Jerusalem for the completion of the Paschal Mystery.

The Palm Sunday initiates the path to the cross. As our role model, Jesus showed unwavering commitment to his mission, willing to move from the accolades of the crowd, to the suffering of crucifixion, teaching us to remain kind even in hardships. 🌟

As the faithful, we are also being called to inspect our hearts, to serve, and worship with humility and kindness, mirroring Christ’s selflessness and pure grace.





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Caption by: Margarette Polintan

25/03/2026

“The faithful willingly submit to God’s will.” — Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38 ✨

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, centered in the incarnation of the Lord in Mary’s womb, through the Holy Spirit. We do not only celebrate the announcement to Mary that she had been chosen to be the mother of Jesus, but also honor her willingness and graceful acceptance of God’s will. 🤍

The Blessed Virgin Mary has a strong faith and entrusts herself to God. As the handmaid of the Lord, her total trust and obedience at the Annunciation serves as the primary model of faith, cooperating with God’s plan of salvation.





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Caption by: Margarette Polintan

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19/03/2026

As we celebrate today the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, we take into our hearts the person who built our families, flourished our bodies, and made us bloom to grow into the people we are today. 🤍✨

With the strength of the chosen protector for the Holy Family, we find a model of faith to the unseen and impossible that our Lord brings. Unwavering Trust to our Creator and hands of actions towards our beliefs, these are the characteristics of St. Joseph that we ought to follow. 📐

Inspired by someone known as a silent man, we are reminded to listen and and pray. We know that the Lord has a grand plan for us, and those around us, which would lead to something great. 🙏





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19/03/2026

A sacred celebration of faith and gratitude marked the 80th Founding Anniversary of UST Hospital, as the community came together in a Eucharistic Celebration at Santisimo Rosario Parish last March 6, 2026.

Presided over by His Excellency Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas, O.P., D.D., and concelebrated by Very Rev. Fr. Richard Ang, O.P., Ph.D., Rev. Fr. Julius Paul C. Factora, O.P., J.C.D., Rev. Fr. Maximo P. Gatela, O.P., and Rev. Fr. Arturo P. Pestin, O.P., together with the Dominican Priests from the Priory of St. Thomas Aquinas. The Mass reflected a shared commitment to a mission that has endured for eight decades, serving with compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Here’s to decades of service and countless lives cared for, and to many more years of commitment to holistic healing. More than a milestone, this is a testament to lives healed, hope restored, and a legacy rooted in Thomasian values. As we look forward, we continue to carry the light of service for generations to come.

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10/03/2026

10/03/2026

80 years of faith, service, and Thomasian nursing excellence. 🙏💛

Last February 10, 2026, the UST Pax Romana – Nursing Unit joined and led the Thomasian Nursing community in celebrating the 80th Anniversary Mass of the UST College of Nursing. The Eucharistic celebration served as a moment of gratitude and reflection, honoring eight decades of forming compassionate, competent, and values-driven nurses dedicated to the healing ministry.

As we celebrate this milestone, we continue to be inspired by the College’s legacy of faith, service, and excellence in shaping generations of Thomasian nurses.

Here are some moments captured from the anniversary Mass as we commemorate this meaningful celebration.



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09/03/2026

As the Thomasian Goodwill Games commence, we extend our sincere support and encouragement to the UST College of Nursing Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams.

To our fellow Pax Romana members who will be competing in the coming weeks, we are cheering you on every step of the way. 💐 Your dedication and discipline have already brought pride to the community.

We also extend our full support to our Pax Romana President, a member of the UST Golf Team, who will be competing in the 8th Rector’s Cup on March 16, 2026. Your leadership and pursuit of excellence continue to inspire our organization.

As you take to the court and the field, may you continue to embody the Thomasian values of integrity, teamwork, and perseverance. Give your very best in every game, and may your talents shine through His grace. 💒💗

The Pax Romana community stands firmly behind you as you represent the College of Nursing with honor and excellence.

26/02/2026

✨ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 ✨

Last Tuesday, the Level III students of the University College of Nursing, together with our dedicated faculty teaching staff and administrators, were blessed to embark on a deeply meaningful pilgrimage to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag. Together with Rev. Fr. Julius Paul C. Factora, College of Nursing Regent and College Secretary
Asst. Prof. Genecar G. Pe Benito, along with our Level III faculty teaching staff and administrators.

This sacred encounter became more than a physical journey; it was a spiritual pause amidst academic rigor, a moment to realign our minds, hearts, and intentions with God’s greater purpose for our vocation.

Within the solemn walls of the basilica, we were invited into a space of reflection:
- To deepen our understanding of how to truly pray, not merely reciting words, but entering into communion with God.
- To learn how to praise the Lord with gratitude, even amid challenges and uncertainties.
- And most importantly, to act on our prayers, transforming faith into concrete works of compassion, integrity, and excellence in our nursing practice.

In yesterday’s Gospel, our Lord teaches us about authentic discipleship, calling us to humility, self-denial, and wholehearted trust in Him. We are reminded that following Christ requires us to surrender our self-centered desires and embrace a life rooted in service and sacrifice.

May Our Lady of Manaoag continue to intercede for us, guiding our studies, strengthening our hearts, and helping us become nurses who pray with sincerity, serve with compassion, and act with unwavering faith.

In every injection given, every bedside care rendered, and every life touched—may we always reflect Christ.





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26/02/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 | 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ✨📚

As we approach our Monthly Examinations for the 2nd Semester of A.Y. 2025–2026, may we pause and recognize how far we have already come. Every lecture attended, every return demonstration practiced, every sleepless night spent reviewing concepts, none of these efforts are wasted. They are quiet investments toward competence, confidence, and compassionate nursing care.

May you enter each examination room with clarity of mind, calmness of spirit, and assurance that your preparation will bear fruit. Trust the process. Most importantly, trust the Lord who has sustained you through every demanding season.

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

Praying for wisdom, focus, and success for everyone taking the Monthly Examinations. You are prepared. You are capable.





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