UST History Society

UST History Society The official page of the UST History Society (USTHSTSOC), the official student organization for all Thomasian History students.

The UST History Society, officially recognized by the UST Office for Student Affairs in 2015, is an organization which caters the needs of students taking up the History program offered by the University of Santo Tomas- Faculty of Arts and Letters. Embodied with the University’s values of compassion, competence, and commitment, along with the Faculty’s passion for wisdom and beauty, the society commits itself in bringing awareness in the field of History through different activities and interest guilds that will gear its members towards holistic development. Moreover, the Society promotes glory, pride, and honor within its members as they endeavor in being globally-competitive professionals in the near future. LOGO
The logo itself is a Vinta, symbolizing the voyage of the students of the society in the vast Ocean, on what we refer as the field of History. The sail is primarily divided into three. The upper portion shows the colors of the University of Santo Tomas. The middle portion shows the different shades of the Society. Lastly, the lower portion shows the colors of the Faculty of Arts and Letters. Superimposed at the middle portion of the sail is the Baybayin translation of the word Kasaysayan. This symbolizes the History majors’ goal to spread awareness and consciousness to the Filipinos with regard to our own history. The hull of the boat, meanwhile, is colored black, carrying the name of the Society. It is colored such to represent the boldness of the Society—that we will be courageous enough to study History rightly and to correct the mistakes on the study of History.

¡𝑳𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒆𝒏, 𝑯𝑺𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒔! 🌟Between countless late nights, piles of research papers, and mountains of coffee (...
31/08/2025

¡𝑳𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒆𝒏, 𝑯𝑺𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒔! 🌟

Between countless late nights, piles of research papers, and mountains of coffee (or energy drinks, pick your poison), every student can attest to the amount of focus required to thrive in the academe. Regardless, you met this challenge head on and came out on top.

Your tireless dedication and determination culminated in your recognition.

Congratulations to the Dean’s Listers of A.Y. 2024 - 2025. The UST History Society is proud of you! 🫶





Pubmat by: Derrick Cruz

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On August 30, 1896, the Katipunan would wage the first battle of the Philippine Revolution against the Spaniards. The Ba...
30/08/2025

On August 30, 1896, the Katipunan would wage the first battle of the Philippine Revolution against the Spaniards. The Battle of San Juan del Monte, also named as the Battle of Pinaglaban, would target an essential military depot, El Polvorin.

To commemorate this battle, follow along as we detail the events that took place in the following captions.

Let us honor those who bravely paved the way for the Philippines of today by celebrating their deeds and honoring their lives. 🇵🇭

REFERENCES:

1. Richardson, Jim. 2013. The Light of Liberty: Documents and Studies on the Katipunan, 1892-1897. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press. 1-5.

2. Churchill, Bernardita Reyes. n.d. History of the Philippine Revolution. National Commission for Culture and the Arts. https://ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca-3/subcommissions/subcommission-on-cultural-heritagesch/historical-research/history-of-the-philippine-revolution/.

3. Richardson, Jim. 2023. The Fight for Liberty: Notes on Andres Bonifacio and the Beginning of the Philippine Revolution. Manila: National Historical Commission of the Philippines. 306-307.

4. Richardson, 2023: 308-209; Alvarez, Santiago V. 1992. The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General. Translated by Paula Carolina S. Malay. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press. 24-28.

5. Richardson, 2023: 310-312.

6. Alvarez. 1992: 31.

7. Richardson. 2023: 312-313.

8. Alvarez. 1992: 31; Richardson. 2023: 314-315.

9. Richardson. 2023: 314-315.

10. Foreman, John. 1899. The Philippine Islands. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons. 515-516





Research Material and Captions by: Gianfranco Toledo

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔!The “Dangal of UST” awarded 8 outstanding academic staff from the UST Department of History.Their exempl...
17/08/2025

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔!

The “Dangal of UST” awarded 8 outstanding academic staff from the UST Department of History.

Their exemplary contributions in the field of literature and research, as well as their dedicated service to the University were recognized this August 15, 2025.

The UST History Society congratulates you on your achievements!



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𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒏!Today, we celebrate the birthday of our beloved Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, a...
08/08/2025

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒏!

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our beloved Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, and the Co-Adviser of the UST History Society.

Prof. Melanie D. Turingan PhD is an inspiring, warm, and reliable figure in the halls of St. Raymund. Her staunch dedication to the students and staff of AB shines everyday. As an educator, her commitment to the proliferation of Philippine culture and history encourages us all to be active, aware, and responsible figures in service of our people.

The UST History Society wishes you the very best on this special day. May God always bless you. Happy Birthday, Dean Turingan!




Board by: Adrianne Casey Co

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¡𝐸𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎 𝑢𝑛 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑖 𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑔𝑜!Even an unshakeable and mighty hero like you needs to be well-prepared before heading into th...
05/08/2025

¡𝐸𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎 𝑢𝑛 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑖 𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑔𝑜!

Even an unshakeable and mighty hero like you needs to be well-prepared before heading into the maws of the beast. Before you step into the fire, pay attention to some crucial reminders!

See you on August 06, HSTomasinos!🌹🔥






Board by: Casey Co

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𝖀𝖓𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖐 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕻𝖆𝖘𝖙, 𝖀𝖓𝖈𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕿𝖗𝖚𝖙𝖍 🗡️📜Like Zorro’s fight for justice and defending the people against corruption, histor...
05/08/2025

𝖀𝖓𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖐 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕻𝖆𝖘𝖙, 𝖀𝖓𝖈𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕿𝖗𝖚𝖙𝖍 🗡️📜

Like Zorro’s fight for justice and defending the people against corruption, history reveals the struggles, triumphs, and voices of those who came before us. Beyond the swashbuckling sword fights lies a reflection of real history — the struggles of colonial societies, the clash between the powerful and the powerless, and the enduring human spirit that refuses to be silenced.

As HSTomasinos, your journey into history is more than memorizing dates and names. It’s about discovering the voices of the past, understanding the struggles that shaped our present, and learning how stories, whether legendary like Zorro or grounded in fact, carry truths that inspire change.

¡𝙑𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙨, 𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙤𝙨! Let us journey together into the past, where every story is a sword that cuts through ignorance, and every lesson is a mask lifted from the truth.






Caption by: John Medina
Board by: Kim Chao

01/08/2025

“This bold renegade carves a ‘Z’ with his blade!” - Zorro

The UST History Society is waiting for you on August 06, 2025.

Handa na ba kayo, HSTomasinos? 🤺🐯




Pubmat by: Casey Co

Let us extend our commendation and a round of applause to our dearest History Seniors for leaving their mark on history ...
11/06/2025

Let us extend our commendation and a round of applause to our dearest History Seniors for leaving their mark on history during their voyage at UST. Felicidades HSTomasinos Batch 2025! 🎓🏅👏

We are deeply proud of the milestones you’ve reached! From embodying the spirit of the UST History Society and serving it to receiving awards and being involved in local and university-wide organizations, the experiences and challenges you have encountered and surmounted have contributed to your growth and development into the person you are today. 📝🌱

We convey our warmest regards as you set forth on a new voyage across the ocean to faraway lands where you may use your skills and talents in your life’s work. ⛵💼✨






Caption by: Sofia Validad
Board by: Coleen Visita and Francine Tamayo

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Look: Memories from the UST Baccalaureate Mass held in celebration of all the university's graduating students. While re...
03/06/2025

Look: Memories from the UST Baccalaureate Mass held in celebration of all the university's graduating students. While rescheduled from May 30, 2025 to May 31, 2025 due to a sudden downpour, the resilient and dedicated UST Graduates kept the spirit of the tradition alive, and enjoyed this final goodbye with smiles on their faces as they watched the firework finale. Once again, with all the love in our hearts, the UST History Society congratulates and wishes the best to all UST Graduates!






Photos taken and processed by: Pauline Cabading and Rex Cortez

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Look: Moments captured from the UST History Society Year-ender General Assembly. This event was hosted at the UST TARC A...
03/06/2025

Look: Moments captured from the UST History Society Year-ender General Assembly. This event was hosted at the UST TARC Auditorium on May 28, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Students from AB history gathered to the assembly to hear the yearly report from the governing bodies of the UST History Society. This is comprised of the Executive Board, Legislative Assembly, and the Commission on Elections. Included in the assembly is a final farewell from the USTHSTSOC to our beloved graduating 4th-years. Once again, congratulations HSTomasian Seniors!




Photos taken and processed by: Alexa Occiano

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