Albert Martinez to receive 11th Distinguished Thomasian Alumni Award

Because of his “…exceptional accomplishments and unwavering commitment…,” the prestigious eleventh year of the Distinguished Thomasian Alumni Award will be given to Albert Martinez as an alumnus of the University of Santos Tomas (UST) High School Department.

The Distinguished Thomasian Alumni Award reflects Albert’s diligent efforts, exceptional abilities, and steadfast pursuit of excellence.

The awards body sincerely commends the dedication and commitment Martinez has demonstrated in achieving this significant recognition.

Albert is one of the 60 alumni to receive the accolade from different colleges and departments of the pontifical university.

Apart from Martinez, there are also six graduates of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters (Philets) and the Faculty of Arts and Letters (Artlets) who will be recognized, namely Ferdinand Laureta of the UST Philets and Artlets Alumni Association Inc. Michael Anthony Vasco of the UST Graduate School Alumni and Grants Association, Inc., Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa of the UST Law Alumni Foundation Inc., Reynaldo Lopez of the UST High School Alumni Alliance Foundation Inc. and this writer.

The awarding will be held at the Dr. Robert Sy Grand Ballroom, UST-Manila Campus on November 27, 2026. (Boy Villasanta)