The Philippine Dominican Center of Institutional Studies (PDCIS) and the Institute of Preaching (IP) celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit to mark the formal opening of Academic Year 2026–2027. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by the Prior Provincial, Very Rev. Fr. Filemon I. dela Cruz, Jr., OP, with the Dominican priests from various communities concelebrating. Joining the celebration were Dominican brothers and sisters, alongside the families and friends of the brethre

The Dominican Province of the Philippines proudly congratulates Br. Cecilio Vladimir E. Magboo, OP, on receiving the 2026 Outstanding Book and/or Monograph Award from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).

The Dominican Province of the Philippines joyfully congratulates Br. Valentinus Bayuhadi Ruseno, OP, on the successful defense of his dissertation at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, commonly known as the Angelicum, in Rome. His dissertation, entitled “‘The Holy One of God’ in Mark 1:24: A Lens to Understand Jesus’ Relation to the Law of Purity in the Gospel,” examines the identity and mission of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark, particularly in relation to the J

Twelve Dominican student-brothers were among the graduates honored during the 2026 Solemn Investiture of the Ecclesiastical Faculties of the University of Santo Tomas, held on May 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the completion of their respective programs in theology, canon law, philosophy, and classical studies. Br. Tommy Riezky Tiyanto, OP, and Br. Leonito Mateo, OP, received the Licentiate in Canon Law, while Br. Julian Christopher Morada, OP, and Br. Lukas Sabdaningrat, OP

Br. Rudolf Seño, OP represented the Philippine Province in three separate conferences. The first conference was held in the University of Warsaw, Poland. It was a three-day event (May 28-30, 2025) with the theme: Aquinas: Strategies and Methods. The speakers identified the particular strategies and methods Aquinas used as a theologian, philosopher, logician, and an exegete. The topics also explored Aquinas’ concept of correct ways of thinking. Some of the participants were

Taken and revised from the UST SIMBAHAYAN Facebook Page The community extension and community development offices of the Dominican Province of the Philippines, Inc. (DPPI) aim to build a stronger network for community engagement, Service-Learning, justice, peace, and integrity of creation, during the “OP Dialogue for Peace and Justice” held at UST, Manila on June 2, 2025. The institutions that participated in the event included the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Manila, UST

The Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba community marked a historic moment on Monday, June 23, 2025, with the solemn investiture of Br. Roman L. Santos, O.P., RPh, MBA, as the institution's ninth Rector and President. This ceremony heralded the beginning of a new era for the esteemed institution. The event, deeply rooted in faith, began with a Holy Eucharist celebration that unites the community in prayer for divine guidance and blessing on this new journey. The investitur