WINNING a UAAP general championship is no small task. It takes a conscious effort from every athlete for a university to achieve such an accomplishment. For 30 years now, UST has dominated the league. Here’s what Thomasians have to say about the feat:
“I’m very proud. It just shows that Thomasians are not only inclined mentally but also physically. It shows our versatility in any kind of field. This achievement will further our interest to participate in extra-curricular activities that will help us become well-rounded individuals.”
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Ellen Go, Faculty of Pharmacy
“Approve! I think UST deserves it. Kahit dinadaya-daya na tayo ng mga kalaban.”
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Augusto Santamaria
Head Coach, UST Women’s Volleyball Team
“Nagulat ako roon. Akala ko hindi aabot. Natakot ako baka makuha ng La Salle o UP. Masaya ako kahit hindi kami nakapasok ng finals, nanalo pa rin tayo.
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Alwyn Espiritu
Center, UST Growling Tigers
“Lagi naman, nakakasawa na nga eh. Paano na kapag player pa ako?”
– Emer Jayson Fabro, College of Commerce
‘Ano yan eh. Institusyon na. Nakapatong na yan eh. Marvelous!”
– Jojo Arce
Head Coach, UST Men’s and Women’s Judo
“Deserved ng Thomasian athletes ang mag-overall champs kasi we possess the heart of a tiger. Malakas ang fighting spirit. Pero sana maging eye-opener sa lahat na di lang basketball ang UAAP. Marami pang events ang UAAP. History speaks for itself na ang reason kung bakit nag-o-overall champion ang UST ay dahil din sa mga ibang events.”
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Ivy J. Valle
Team Captain, UST Women’s Table Tennis
“I’m proud to be a Thomasian. Hindi nasayang iyong pagko-cover ko rati ng mga events kasi laging panalo.”
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Stephen Succor Patricio
AB Communication Arts, Batch 2001
“That’s one thing that, as a player, I can be proud of.”
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Jemal Vizcarra
Guard, UST Growling Tigers
“I’m very flattered and overwhelmed! At the same time proud!”
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Gerald Gregorio,
Taekwondo Team Member
“It only proves that UST has a holistic student formation. We don’t only excel academically but physically (through sports) as well, not to mention our Christian formation.”
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Glenn Abellon, Faculty of Civil Law
“UST has once again showed that it has a balanced sports system (not just in basketball) that goes with its excellent educational status! UST rules!”
– Godric MAph, UST Central Seminary
“Astiiig! Go USTe!”
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Pam Pastor, Faculty of Arts and Letters
“Syempre USTe pa rin ang the best and will always be the best. USTe rules!”
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Johnwil Victoriano
AB Classical Philosophy, Batch 2001
“Siyempre milestone iyong dating. Great accomplishment kasi pang-30th nga eh. Dapat maging source of pride.”
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Christian Luanzon
Guard, UST Growling Tigers
“Tigers rule!”
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Prof. Myrna de Vera, College of Commerce
“Champion na naman?”
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Cai Ordinario, AB Journalism, Batch 2002
“That’s the mark of a true Thomasian: he never settles for anything less!”
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Dongdong Estafia, Ecclesiastical Faculties
“Masaya siyempre. Kahit hindi kami nag-champion, panalo pa rin UST.”
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Edgar Sandoval
Catcher, UST Baseball Team
“That’s because UST produces the best athletes.”
– Bryant Bucao, Faculty of Arts and Letters
“I’m glad! The fact that it’s the 30th just proves that USTe is really doing great. I’m proud to be a Thomasian!”
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Loudette Pascua
BSC in Accountancy, Batch 1996
