he sun rose on a beautiful morning as 16 NSTP students of San Sebastian College — Recoletos, Canlubang, Laguna, along with 3 staff members and the esteemed Fr. Chote Bitangjol, OAR, embarked on a noble mission. Their destination? The La Salud Laudato Si Farm, where they would become the first group to plant trees, following…
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POINTS TO PONDER As the world grapples with the intensified consequences of climate change, characterized by extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss, the urgency to address the impacts of global boiling has never been greater. Recognizing the need for immediate action, individuals, communities, and schools are stepping up efforts to mitigate the…
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PILILIA, Rizal – On May 20, 2023, a significant event took place at La Salud Laudato Si Farm in Quisao, Pililla, Rizal. More than 60 active members of the parish of San Sebastian Basilica, Manila, joined together for a tree growing activity that exemplified their commitment to ecological stewardship. This historical event brought together various…
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After decades of raising eight children, she finally landed a job as maintenance personnel of Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos (CST-R) in San Carlos City, Philippines in 2011. Her job order was then contractual and was commissioned by the school Parents & Teachers Association (PTA). Then in 2020, after nearly ten years, she finally became a…
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SAN CARLOS CITY, Neg. Occidental-Gasa ni Tomas (Gift of St. Thomas) through the Community Extension & Development Office (CEDO) gathered 120 pedicab (foot-pedaled cab) drivers at Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos last December 22, 2022 despite the rain and cold northwesterly winds. The beneficiaries joined CST-R religious administrators in prayer outside the St. Thomas of Villanova…
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SAN CARLOS CITY, Neg. Occ.—To build the camaraderie and team spirit of Lunhaw, the Environmental Conservation Organization of the Diocese of San Carlos, the Community Extension and Development Office (CEDO) of Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos facilitated the Eco-Team Building 2022 at Sipaway Island. Ms. Ma. Nita V. Bolo, who heads the Thomasian team, created ecologically…
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Peace as Protest is a visual articulation of the universal language of peace—as embraced by different religions, institutions and individuals. The exhibit will feature the recent artworks of Jaazeal Jakosalem, OAR, a Filipino social justice activist and a MESt student of the University of Bonn (Faculty of Protestant Theology). The artist uses various symbols related…
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SAN CARLOS CITY, Negros Occidental – “Lord, bless the works of our hands. “ In a solemn and profound ceremony, Thomasian administrators and faculty members blessed and dedicated the newly established Laudato Si’ Environmental Center (LEC) last September 30, 2021. The event commemorates the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) “Season of Creation”…
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SAN CARLOS CITY, Negros Occidental – As he talked about a topic that he had discussed hundreds of times with various audiences, Bro. Jaazeal “Tagoy” Jakosalem, OAR, appeared out of the mist of an unstable internet connection full of conviction and zest that the Thomasian community can be movers in the concerted effort to “Care…
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The spirit of the Season of Creation is to bring us together for common prayer and action to protect our common home. This year’s theme is: A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God. To better reflect on the theme, we should dissect it in parts and relate the intersectional core messages of this year’s…
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