UST - Commerce Journal

Details of your incompetence do not interest me...But your passion for journalism definitely does.📰

The UST Commerce Journal is officially opening its doors for the 1st Recruitment Wave! Step into the newsroom and bring your sharpest ideas to the table:

News🗞️: Uncover the stories that matter across the college.
Features💡: Spotlight student voices and cultural trends.
Literary🖋️: Craft poetry and prose with impact.
Sports🏀: Cover the competition and try not to miss a moment.
Art & Layout🎨: Design the visual identity of our publication.
Photography📸: Capture the adrenaline, victories, and action.

Are you ready?
— Apply now:
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Thats all.

Caption by: Gwyneth Sese
Layout by: Sydney Espeleta

LOOK: Following the Solemn Investiture Rites, faculty members of the UST College of Commerce and Business Administration gathered for a luncheon to celebrate the achievements of the graduating Class of 2026 and the culmination of another academic year.

Photos by: Elizabeth Ramos/USTCJ

LOOK: The halls of the Quadricentennial Pavilion welcomed 596 graduating Thomasians as the UST College of Commerce and Business Administration held its Solemn Investiture Rites, celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2026 on June 2.

Photos by: Angelie Sunga/USTCJ

"Every picture tells a story, but behind every great story is the person who captured it."

The publication would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to its outgoing Senior Photographer- Luisa Manalastas, as she celebrate her graduation and embark on a new chapter of life.Through every event, milestone, and memorable moment, your lens has preserved the spirit and stories of the organization. Your dedication, creativity, and passion for visual storytelling have left a lasting impact on the publication and its members.

As you leave the four corners of the university, may you continue to capture opportunities, create meaningful experiences, and inspire others through your craft. Carry with you the lessons, memories, and pride of being a Thomasian.
Congratulations, and may success follow you wherever your journey takes you.

Layout by: Sydney Espelata/USTCJ

LOOK: The College of Commerce and Business Administration (CCBA) concluded Commerce Week with "Siklab: The Commerce Music Night," held last Tuesday, March 3, at the UST Grandstand.

The event was headlined by alternative rock band Mayonnaise. They were joined by OPM acts Munimuni, The Bloomfields, Annrain, Bryan Chong, 1621, and content creator Kween Yasmin.

Also included among the lineup of performers were Thomasian bands Golfs & Sunsets, Lost In España, Naiv, Las Estrellas, and The Color of Tears. The UST Commerce Dance Troupe and the UST Commerce Drumline also performed during the event.

Caption by: Joaquin Felix Sinnung/UST CJ
Photos by: Elizabeth Ramos/UST CJ

LOOK: The final wave of LAKAS: Palarong Komersyo (PALKOM) reached its peak during the final round held on March 2, 2026, Monday, to finish off what they started. Teams across different commerce programs showcased their synergy and poured out high energy as they were determined to be the first to reach the shore and claim victory.

Caption by: Myisha Navarro/UST CJ
Photos by: Elizabeth Ramos/UST CJ

LOOK: College of Commerce marked a momentous milestone on its road to a century of excellence, celebrating 92 years of shaping innovators and trailblazers. The festivities of the General Convocation and Outstanding Alumni Awards in celebration of Commerce week last February 28, 2026, was attended by esteemed members of the academe, notable guest alumni awardees and distinguished speakers. The convocation highlights to embody the core Thomasian competencies, inspiring future business leaders to lead with a heart, guided by faith, grounded by integrity, and dedicated to service.

Captions by: Cheska Jaring/UST CJ
Photos by/; Luisa Manalastas/UST CJ

LOOK: Power, precision, and pride collide as departments battle it out on the court for Commerce glory.

Photos by: Elizabeth Ramos/ USTCJ

The Kind that stays
By: Elizabeth Ramos

I don’t want a love that crashes in,
Like thunder breaking through the sky
I want the kind that tiptoes close
And learns the language of my sigh.

The kind that doesn’t rush my heart
Like it’s a train about to leave,
But waits beside me on the platform,
Says, “Take your time. I’ll still believe.”

I’ve known the spark that burned too fast,
All bright and breathless, wild and loud
But fire that forgets to warm
Just turns to smoke and leaves a cloud.

So if you fall for me, fall slow,
Like petals drifting from a tree,
Not torn away by reckless wind
But choosing where they want to be.

Hold my hand like it’s a question,
Not a thing you get to keep.
Love me like you understand
Some hearts are oceans, wide and deep.

Be patient with my quiet spells,
With all the walls I learned to raise.
They weren’t built to keep you out,
They were built from older days.

And I will meet you in the middle,
With softer words and steady eyes.
I’ll learn your fears like constellations,
Trace their shapes across the skies.

I want the kind of yearning
That doesn’t ache from being unsure,
But grows because it’s waiting
For something steady, something pure.

Let’s build a love that feels like home,
Not fireworks that fade by dawn,
But candles lit in every window
Long after the night has gone.
And if we fall,
let’s fall like evening,
Soft and certain, deep and true.

With patience in the way we touch
And longing in the way
I look at you.

Valentine’s felt a little brighter with you, Thomasians! 💗

Tiger Radio Caravan’s Love Is On Air 2026 has come to a close, and our hearts are full from all the love, confessions, and music we shared together.

Until we meet again on the next Tiger Radio Caravan. Stay in love, Tigers! ✨