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Laudato Si’ on España: Deconstructing UST’s Concessionaires-First Single-Use Plastic Ban
Editorial Disclaimer: This institutional policy review, environmental stewardship commentary, and lifestyle analysis examines University of Santo Tomas Memorandum UST:SO06-00-ME05 (A.Y. 2026–2027) issued by the Office of the Secretary-General on September 2, 2026. Rooted in Catholic social teaching and Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, this piece evaluates the “concessionaires-first” phased ban on single-use plastics, the transition…
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Class and Work Suspensions: August 20, 2026 (Running List & Academic Advisories)
Local government units (LGUs) and academic institutions have announced class suspensions and shifts to alternative delivery modes for Thursday, August 20, 2026, to ensure the safety of students and faculty. Below is the verified running list of affected areas and university advisories. 1. Local Government Unit (LGU) Advisories CALABARZON Laguna Biñan City: No face-to-face classes,…