In this visionary episode of Friar’s Desk, we explore the bold steps of the University of Santo Tomas as it expands to Mindanao with the establishment of UST General Santos—the first UST campus in the region. Joining the conversation are Asst. Prof. Albert S. Surla, MSCE, Assistant Director of the Facilities Management Office; Prof. Emeritus Maribel G. Nonato, PhD, Assistant to the Rector for UST GenSan; Mr. Antonio Villanueva, Jr., President of Tomasinong SOCCSKSARGEN; and Assoc. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, PhD, Director of the UST Office of Alumni Relations.

Together, they share exciting insights into the mission, vision, and promise of UST GenSan as it launches three pioneering schools: the School of Health Sciences, School of Business and Accountancy, and School of Engineering and Information Technology. Discover how this historic move deepens UST’s commitment to nation-building, Catholic education, and Thomasian excellence in the southern Philippines.