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QUEZON CITY—Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education granted Recoletos School of Theology (RST) canonical recognition as an Ecclesiastical Institution of Higher Studies and confirmed the renewal of its affiliation with the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila for another five years. Dated August 25, 2025, and signed by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, the two documents were presented to the RST community during a thanksgiving Mass last October 2, 2025, presided by Rev. Fr. Ian Anthony Espartero, OAR, School Director, with Rev. Fr. Lounal Jarumay, OAR, Executive Secretary,…
Six SHS students win National Research tilt
by Mr. Jude Xerxes Herbolario, RMT, LPT QUEZON CITY–Six Grade 12 students from the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos Integrated School (UNO-R IS) emerged as champions in their respective categories during the Research Fair (RF) 2020 Research Competition held at the University of the Philippines – Diliman, January 31 to February 1. STEM-Medicine and…
Science and Research in Blue and Gold
by Mr. Jude Xerxes Herbolario, RMT, LPT QUEZON CITY–Providence smiled on six young souls from the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos Integrated School (UNO-R IS) four months after they clicked “submit,” on the first day of February, when their names were called onstage to receive one of the most coveted student research awards in…
UNESCO-accredited orgs in USJ-R receive awards
Two accredited UNESCO organizations from USJ-R received different awards during the 2019 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO at the University of the Assumption, Pampanga in December 2019. These two organizations were the Supreme Student Council (SSC) and the Josenian Industrial Technocrats Society (JOINTS). These two organizations were marked as two of the outstanding clubs because of its…
First Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Center in PHL opens at USJ-R
CEBU CITY–Cebu’s University of San Jose-Recoletos has opened the first Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Center in the Philippines. ESD is one of UNESCO’s global action programs that work for 3Ps: Planet, Prosperity, and Peace. It aims to achieve global sustainability through focusing efforts on five priority action areas in education namely: policy, learning environment,…
Lady Jaguars sweeps way to claim 2019 CESAFI volleyball crown
CEBU CITY–The Lady Jaguars of the University of San Jose-Recoletos(USJ-R) swept their way to the top of the 2019 CESAFI women’s volleyball competition, winning all matches against six other colleges and universities. With a record of 11-0, USJ-R flawlessly defeated the teams from the other schools namely the University of the Southern Philippines-Foundation, University of San…
PH Recoletos schools benchmark on USJ-R guidance counselling program
CEBU CITY–Guidance personnel from four sister schools in the Philippines of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) underwent a two-day upskilling program on December 5 and 6, 2019. This activity aims to help the guidance personnel get a better grasp of their work, especially those who are new in the position. On the first day, USJ-R invited…
Josenian Debatistas named champions at 5th VUBP tournament
CEBU CITY–The debate team of the University of San Jose-Recoletos champed the 5th Visayas Universities Debate Championship – British Parliamentary (VUBP) held in Dumaguete City. Both the college and senior high teams were hailed overall champion in their respective categories. Individual awards were also given. SENIOR HIGH DIVISION Grand Champions Aaron Alcuitas – Overall Best…
Lady Jaguars sweeps way to claim 2019 CESAFI volleyball crown
CEBU CITY–The Lady Jaguars of the University of San Jose-Recoletos(USJ-R) swept their way to the top of the 2019 CESAFI women’s volleyball competition, winning all matches against six other colleges and universities. With a record of 11-0, USJ-R flawlessly defeated the teams from the other schools namely the University of the Southern Philippines-Foundation, University of San…
