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Report and Photos By Grace Ann Libre, CVPro October 26, 2026—The second batch of Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCRIM) interns of Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos, Inc. (CST-R) paraded their skills during the Pinning and Donning Ceremony of Interns of the College of Criminal Justice Education at the CST-R Golden...

Story By Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga Photos By Rheanna S. Empuerto, CVPro and Grace Ann Libre, CVPro October 19, 2026—Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos, Inc. signed a new Tri-Party Memorandum of Agreement with two public schools situated in two separate barangays in San Carlos City. Lamesa Elementary School in Barangay Buluangan and Lina...

Story By Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga Photos By Grace Ann Libre, CVPro Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, D.D., Bishop of San Carlos, is no stranger to Thomasians. Back in 2022, Bishop Gerry, as he is fondly called by his flock, presided over the Mass of the Holy Spirit in September and in October,...

Photos By Grace Ann B. Libre, CVPro & Stephanie M. Remada, LPT September 21, 2026—The annual Research Office Statistician’s Encounter featured Dr. Alfredo Alave of the Carlos Hilado Memorial State University, Bacolod City (CHMSU). On his second time in Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos, Inc. Cultural Center, Dr. Alave focused on...

September 3–6, 2026. Eight Senior Thomasian Scouts under the Negros Occidental Council took part in a four-day Survival Training Course designed for Eagle Scout Aspirants and three-day course for Venturer Scout Aspirants in  Soreta, Patag, Silay City, Negros Occidental The courses focused on survival skills, leadership, teamwork, and environmental responsibility....

Thomasian Criminology students attended a special lecture on “Crime Prevention By Design: Strategic Law Enforcement Operations, Crime Mapping and Comparative Policing” last September 14, 2026, at the CST-R Moot Court. PCol. Adonis Rosales (Ret) gave the lecture as an activity of the College of Criminal Justice Education during the National...

Story and Photos By Rachel Mae De Gracia   BACOLOD CITY, July 22, 2026—AI & Innovation Networking Week (TRAIN) 2026 highlighted the message that "Knowledge is the New Currency." Selected Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship students from Colegio de Sto. Tomas–Recoletos, Inc. (CST-R) participated in the insightful conference alongside industry...

Story By Rheanna S. Empuerto, CVPro Photos By Grace Ann Soguilon and Grace Ann Libre   Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos, Inc. through the Student Development and Placement Center (SDPC) successfully held its traditional Pakighimamat 2026 for all new Thomasians last July 10, 2026, at the Cultural Center. Pakighimamat is the...

Story and Photos By Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga, with Photos By Rachel Mae De Gracia   “After 50 years of ministry, dedication and service to the people of God, the question remains the same: How [are we] to respond to so many gifts received?” The Father General of the Order of Augustinian...

The Rationale This year is no longer just about celebrating CST-R’s 86th, but it is more on marking the apparently long walk to the centennial. As the world and the community face multiple obstacles in all forms from all fronts, CST-R no longer stands on a pedestal of legacy. CST-R...