Annoucement News USTFU UPDATE TO MEMBERS: Clarification on the Aptis English Proficiency Test September 21, 2026 ustfu In response to faculty concerns regarding the Aptis test, the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) consulted with the Office of the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs. Vice Rector Prof. Patricia M.…
News OFFICIAL STATEMENT: USTFU Rejects Downward Wage Adjustment September 10, 2026 ustfu OFFICIAL STATEMENT: USTFU Rejects Downward Wage Adjustment The UST Faculty Union (USTFU) strongly opposes RTWPB-NCR's Wage Order No. 28, which reduces the P85 minimum wage raise secured under Wage Order…
News USTFU Stands in Solidarity with National University Faculty in Push for Independent Union August 31, 2026 ustfu The University of Santo Tomas Faculty Union (USTFU) stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our fellow educators at National University (NU) as they push for workplace dignity, democratic representation, and academic freedom!
News USTFU JOINS MULTI-SECTORAL DIALOGUE ON PROPOSED 2027 EDUCATION BUDGET July 24, 2026 ustfu USTFU Executive Vice President Rene Tadle and External Vice President John Vincent Ignacio joined key education and labor leaders for a Round Table Discussion hosted by Kamanggagawa Partylist on July…
News Fuel Price Update Advisory July 18, 2026 ustfu Motorists and consumers are advised of the estimated fuel price increases effective July 21, 2026. Based on industry projections, diesel, gasoline, and kerosene prices are expected to rise significantly. Please…
News ATTENTION UST FACULTY MEMBERS July 6, 2026 ustfu ATTENTION UST FACULTY MEMBERS Good news! The processing of our retroactive wages from the recently concluded CBA Renegotiations is officially underway. The University has released the target payout schedule for…
News Manila Health Permit Removal Proves ‘Solidarity Works’ June 22, 2026 ustfu THE COLLECTIVE action of university workers led the city government of Manila to change its mandatory health permit policy, UST Faculty Union (USTFU) President Emerito Gonzales said during the USTFU…
News USTFU LEADERSHIP ENGAGES WITH MANILA CITY COUNCIL ON HEALTH CERTIFICATION MANDATES June 19, 2026 ustfu On 04 June 2026, USTFU President Emerito Gonzales and External Vice President John Vincent Ignacio participated in a hearing of the Manila City Council Committee on Health, presided over by…
News Academia United: Educators and Labor Groups Successfully Stave Off CHED’s Proposed General Education Curriculum Reframing June 19, 2026 ustfu MANILA, Philippines – On May 12, 2026, a united front of prominent academic leaders and labor organizations took decisive action against the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) proposed reframing of…
