UST Trivia Quiz

Who among them granted UST the title of "Pontifical University" in 1902, making it one of the first universities in the world with this distinction?

• Pope Benedict XVI

• Pope Leo XIII

• St. Thomas Aquinas

• Pope John XXIII

UST has produced numerous notable alumni, including Philippine presidents, national heroes, and prominent figures in various fields. Who among them is not part of this?

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Apolinario Mabini

• Grace Poe

• Piolo Pascual

During the Japanese occupation, UST’s original campus was bombed and destroyed. Where was UST located then?

• Cebu

• Espana, Manila

• Dapitan

• Intramuros

The following are some of the Filipino presidents who were initially Thomasians except..

• Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

• Diosdado Macapagal

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Jose P. Laurel

What is the name of UST's official student publication?

• The Varsitarian

• The Thomasian

• The Dominican Times

• The Growling Tiger

He is the third Archbishop of Manila who initiated the institution (UST) to be established which became an old existing university in Asia?

• Rev. Fr. Ronald Anthony P. Timoner

• Archbishop Meliton Martinez

• Jose F. Cardinal Advincula

• Bishop Miguel de Benavides, O.P.

The Walled City of Manila, UST was first called ______, and later renamed Colegio de Santo Tomas

• Instituto Cervantes

• Universidad ng San Carlos

• Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario

• Colegio de San Juan del Rosario

What is the Tagline of the Island of Siquijor?

• Mystical Island in the Philippines

• Healing Paradise

• The Island of Magic

• The Island of Fire

Which municipality of Quezon Province “Pinagong” or “Filipino Turtle bread” originated?

• Lucban

• Infanta

• Sariaya

• Tayabas

Which city is known as the "City of Smiles" for its friendly residents and vibrant festival?

• Bacolod City

• Iloilo City

• Cebu City

• Davao City