The Varsitarian’s chief photographers, past and present, compiled iconic images that defined the past 10 years.

2011

2011
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The Thomasian community forms the “largest human cross” on Ash Wednesday in its second attempt to enter the Guinness World Records. An estimated 24,000 Thomasians gather at the UST field to form the black and white Dominican Cross, symbolizing the Catholic and Dominican identity of the University on March 9, 2011. (Photo by Paul Quiambao/ The Varsitarian)
On Jan. 27, 2011, former UST Rector Rolando de la Rosa and Gonzales twins, Atasha and Andres, pull the string to unveil the marker for the Quattromondial monument. (Photo by Jilson Tiu/ The Varsitarian)
FILE PHOTO. Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) attend the Thanksgiving Mass during the Quadricentennial Celebration on Jan. 28, 2011. The CBCP played an important role in a number of Quadricentennial events. Fr. Gerard Francisco Timoner III, O.P. then Rector of the UST Central Seminary, described the bishops’ support as “overwhelming”. (Photo by Josa Bassig/ The Varsitarian)
Thousands of Thomasians flock to the UST open grounds for a grand celebration of the University’s 400th anniversary. (Photo by Karla Toledo/ The Varsitarian)
Members of the Thomasian community, including thousands of alumni, hold torches and candles during the Quadricentennial Mass that symbolizes the ‘spreading of light,’ an allusion to the University’s mission of education and evangelization on Jan. 28, 2011. (Photo by Isai Martinez/ The Varsitarian)
The Quattromondial monument is unveiled on Jan. 27, 2011. It symbolizes the University’s legacy to the nation, the Church and the family. The sculpture features four human figures carrying a globe, representing the major groups of the Thomasian community: the male student, the female student, the mentor and the monk-scholar. (Photo by Paul Quiambao/ The Varsitarian)

2012

2012
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On Jan. 27, 2012, fireworks light the skies above the University during the Neo-Centennial Celebration. (Photo by Sherwin Marion T. Vardeleon/ The Varsitarian)
On Jan. 27, 2012, fireworks light the skies above the University during the Neo-Centennial Celebration. FILE PHOTO. (Photo by Jilson Tiu/ The Varsitarian)
The University welcomes Queen Sofia of Spain during her visit last July 6, 2012. (Photo by John Daniel J. Hirro/ The Varsitarian)
Thousands gather at EDSA to denounce RH bill last Aug. 4, 2012. (Photo by John Paul R. Autor/ The Varsitarian)
UST's Jeric Fortuna celebrates after sinking a game-winner against NU on July 28, 2012. (Photo by Sherwin Marion T. Vardeleon/ The Varsitarian)

2013-2014

 

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A Lady Judoka screams in celebration as the UST Judokas pull off a stunning win to clinch a rare golden double in UAAP Judo on Sept. 28, 2014. (Photo by Nazzi Castro/ The Varsitarian)
Flood victims gather at Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City in 2014. The church was converted into an evacuation center and accommodated more than 1,000 evacuees during the onslaught of Typhoon Mario. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
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On Aug. 15, 2014, the remains of Most Rev. Leonardo Z. Legaspi, OP, DD, Archbishop Emeritus of Caceres and First Filipino Rector of the University of Santo Tomas pass by the Arch of the Centuries after a necrological service. (Photo by John Paul Autor/ The Varsitarian)
Pope Francis signs the University guest book in the presence of Rector Fr. Herminio Dagohoy, O.P., Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle and now Master of the Order of Preachers Fr. Gerard Timoner III, O.P., during his 2015 visit. (Photo by John Paul Autor/ The Varsitarian)

2015-2016

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Students try to beat the scorching heat by using umbrellas in vivid hues as they gather at the UST Open Field during the Thomasian Welcome Walk, a welcoming rite for freshmen students in the university in 2015 (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
A child hops from one stack of graves to another at the Barangka Municipal Cemetery in Marikina City, a day before thick crowds gather on All Saints’ Day in cemeteries in 2015. Filipinos troop to cemeteries nationwide on Sunday to pay respects to their departed on All Saints’ Day. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
People who trooped to the University of Santo Tomas’ “Paskuhan” festival brave the inclement weather to watch a presentation via “video mapping” of the university’s main building on España in Manila in 2015. The school presented various themes on Christmas in the Philippines using the latest technology. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
Devotees scramble around the carriage carrying the image of the Black Nazarene during its annual thanksgiving procession in Manila, Philippines in 2015. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
Filipino Muslim women attend early morning prayers during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the end of the fasting month of Ramadan in Manila, Philippines. July 6, 2016. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
Anti-Marcos groups gather at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City to condemn the Supreme Court's decision allowing the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
Devotees clamber up the carriage bearing the statue of the Black Nazarene to get a kiss or a touch of the venerated icon during the annual "Traslacion" in 2017. Millions joined and watched the procession around the streets of the capital. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
Militant groups gather at Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines to protest against the burial of late president Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig in 2016. People nationwide and in other parts of world joined the Black Friday protest against the sneaky burial of the former president. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
The dead bodies of two men who were killed in an alleged shootout with police lie on the ground along Buenos Aires Street in Sampaloc, Manila in 2016. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)
A protester uses a placard as a shield from water cannons used by riot police during the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno Aquino III near the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 27, 2015. (Photo by Basilio H. Sepe/ The Varsitarian)

2016-2017

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Amid rain, the historic Arch of the Centuries at the University of Santo Tomas was bathed in glitter and spectacle during the annual Paskuhan fireworks display at the España campus on Dec. 17, 2016. (Photo by Alvin Joseph Kasiban/ The Varsitarian)
Two students hug in front of the newly lit Christmas tree during the opening of lights in the University of Santo Tomas on Dec. 1, 2016. (Photo by Alvin Joseph Kasiban/ The Varsitarian)
Philippine Air Force planes do a flyby over the Rizal monument in Luneta during the 118th Independence Day rites. (Photo by Alvin Kasiban/ The Varsitarian)

2017-2018

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The UST community gathers and lights candles in commemoration of slain civil law freshman Horacio Castillo III and other departed Thomasians outside the Santisimo Rosario Church after Mass on Oct. 27, 2017. (Photo by Michael Angelo Reyes/ The Varsitarian)
Former assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office Mocha Uson receives the Thomasian Alumni Award in Government Service by the UST Alumni Association on Jan. 21 at the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes O.P. building. Mocha returned the award after drawing flak. (Photo by Michael Angelo M. Reyes/The Varsitarian)
On Jan. 31, 2018, the super blue blood moon is photographed beside the hand of the statue of UST founder Miguel de Benavides. This was the first time in 36 years that the celestial event, a combination of a super moon, blue moon and lunar eclipse, was seen in the country.
Members of UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe celebrate as they return to the podium, clinching second place in the UAAP Season 80 cheerdance competition at the Mall of Asia Arena. (Photo by Deejae S. Dumlao/ The Varsitarian)
Vice President Leni Robredo pays her respects to National Hero Jose Rizal on Independence Day 2018. (Photo by Deejae S. Dumlao/ The Varsitarian)
Relatives and supporters of the 17-year-old Kian de los Santos, an innocent victim of the government’s war on drugs, view his remains for the last time at La Loma Cemetery on Aug. 26, 2017. (Photo by Deejae S. Dumlao/ The Varsitarian)
Aegis Juris Fraternity members appear before a Senate inquiry into the death of hazing victim Horacio Tomas Castillo III. From left: John Paul Solano, Ralph Trangia, Arvin Balag, Aeron Salientes and Jose Miguel Salamat. (Photo by Joelle Alison Mae P. Eusebio/ The Varsitarian)
An activist raises his fist as an effigy of President Duterte burns during the protest coinciding with his State of the Nation Address on July 23. (Photo by Enrico Miguel S. Silverio/The Varsitarian)

2018-2019

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FINISH LINE. A candidate for graduation from the College of Science rejoices upon passing through the historic Arch of the Centuries. The tradition capped off UST’s sendoff ceremony on May 24. (Photo by Mary Jazmin D. Tabuena/ The Varsitarian)
Devotees reach at the blood relic of St. Pope John Paul II on May 16, 2019. (Photos by Mark Darius M. Sulit/ The Varsitarian)
UST Growling Tigers rookie CJ Cansino advances on the UE defense, as a scramble left UE defenders stunned on the floor at the Mall of Asia Arena on Oct. 6. (Photo by Mary Jazmin D. Tabuena/The Varsitarian)
On Feb. 18, 2019, the UST Golden Tigresses, led by Sisi Rondina, celebrate as they anchor past the Lady Falcons. (Photo by Michael Angelo M. Reyes/The Varsitarian)
The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts pay tribute to the late National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa on Feb. 24. (Photo by Michael Angelo M. Reyes/The Varsitarian)
Groups protest the removal of Filipino and Panitikan subjects in 2019. (Photo by Mark Darius Sulit/ The Varsitarian)
Students of the University gathered as this year's Thomasian Welcome Party finally pushed through on Aug. 16 at the Quadricentennial Pavilion Practice Gym. (Photo by Jean Gilbert T. Go/ The Varsitarian)
A young boy is in attendance during a protest denouncing extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses under the Duterte regime as they mark the 47th anniversary of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos' declaration of Martial Law at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta. (Photo by M.J.F. Uy/ The Varsitarian)
A Thomasian holds a banner with the words 'Your Music Saves Me' during the Paskuhan Concert on December 20, 2019. (Photo by Mary Jazmin D. Tabuena/ The Varsitarian)
(File Photo by Nadine Anne M. Deang/ The Varsitarian)
UST Growling Tigers alumnus Aljon Mariano is defended by Soulemane Chabi-Yo during their exhibition match at the Quadricentennial Pavillion. (Photo by M.J.F. Uy/ The Varsitarian)
The UST Male Tigersharks collected one silver and one bronze medal in Day 3 of the UAAP Season 81 swimming tournament at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. (Photo by Mary Jazmin D. Tabuena/The Varsitarian)
A citizen stands in front of a protest material that says “Atin ang Pinas,” before President Rodrigo Duterte’s 4th State of the Nation Address on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Camille Abiel H. Torres/ The Varsitarian)
The Ateneo Blue Eagles claim their third consecutive UAAP championship, overcoming the UST Growling Tigers, 86-79, in Game 2 of the finals at the Mall of Asia Arena. (Photo by Mary Jazmin D. Tabuena/ The Varsitarian)

 

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