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Rev. Fr. Ang during his message.

The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR), in partnership with the UST Alumni Association, Inc. (USTAAI), capped off the year with Appreciation Night with the theme, "Threads of Gratitude: A Christmas Celebration", held last December 3, 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel Manila, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City. The evening brought together over 73 organizations and offices, comprising alumni association leaders and members, institutional partners, sponsors, media partners, volunteers, and friends, in a celebration of collaboration and a shared mission that binds the Thomasian community.

Present at the event was the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, OP, who formally welcomed the guests. In his message, he highlighted the spirit of thanksgiving that defines the season and the enduring role of alumni in advancing the University's mission and vision.

"We gather not only to celebrate the joy of the holidays but to honor our devoted alumni associations. We recognize your invaluable contributions..."

Dr. Rocamora offers a toast to celebrate the Univeristy's legacy of excellence.

Following this, OAR Director Assoc. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, PhD, emphasized that gratitude is expressed not only through words but through sustained action and partnership.

"Gratitude is not merely felt or spoken... It must be lived. Your support is not simply a donation but an investment in the future legacy of the Thomasian community and society."

Atty. Ramos extend his gratitude to all alumni leaders and volunteers.

The message of USTAAI President Atty. Dwight M. Ramos echoed the evening's theme of interconnectedness, comparing the community to a beautiful tapestry woven by shared experiences and collective service.
"Here's to many threads we continue to weave, reinforce our bond and commitment to one another."

Representatives from the University's internal offices

Representatives from the Rector's Cup Captains and sponsors

Representatives from media partners, Sixteen Eleven editorial board, and Thomasian Alumni Virtual Mentorship Program

USTAAI together with its supporters and member alumni associations, groups, and chapters

Representatives from internal offices, associations, organizations, and companies were formally recognized for their contributions to various University and alumni initiatives.

Thomasian alumni card partners

Among the Thomasian Alumni Card partners include: Astoria Hotel & Resorts, A-Care Medical Aesthetics, ActivGreen PH, Banwa Private Island, Brewing Point Neighborhood Cafe, Chevrolet Cainta Rizal, Dr. Tooth Smile Dental Clinic, Draft Coffee by Lews, Enchanted Kingdom, Grand Westside Hotel, Hotel 1611, Hue Hotels and Resorts Boracay, HSOG, H&H Make-Over Salon, Highlands Coffee, Hilton Manila, Holiday Inn Express Manila, JM Talon Diagnostics, Inc., JPark Island Resort & Waterpark, Le Monet Hotel, Life Science Center, Manila Hotel, Motociclo Café, P&S Commercial Leasing, Red Planet Hotels, Reddoorz Philippines, Seda Vertis North, Shinagawa Diagnostic & Preventive Care, Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics, Talon General Hospital, UST Santisimo Rosario Parish, Vision Express, Vitalis Villas, Vitalis White Sands, Sweetums Tasty Delight Catering Services, iCampus/Senco Link Technologies, Inc., Prime Lash PH, Intuit Coffee, and Tinapayan Festival Bakeshoppe.

Sponsors of OAR and USTAAI from different alumni initiatives were also present and recognized, such as the Aficionado, Mitsui, Carl Balita Review Center, MRT, Basic Environmental System Technologies, Archipelago Builders, JSLA Architects, IPM, Macro Wiring, Katinko, Skynet Travel Corporation, Divina Law, Pacific Paint (BOYSEN), City Service Corporation, Accel Peal Logistics Solutions, Inc., Security Bank.

Group photo sessions captured the breadth and unity of the Thomasian network, while games and raffle draw added warmth and celebration to the program.

The Appreciation Night 2025 stood as a meaningful reminder that gratitude is a living thread that continues to weave together service, collaboration, and the enduring Thomasian legacy of excellence.