Sampaloc in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

University of Santo Tomas

Universidad de Sto. Tomas

— Main Building —

University of Santo Tomas Marker <i>Panel 1</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 18, 2013

1. University of Santo Tomas Marker Panel 1

Inscription.
Panel 1:
Founded in 1611 by legacy of Archbishop Miguel de Benavides. Authorized to confer degrees in 1624. Granted university privileges in 1645 by Innocent X upon Philip IV’s request. Made a royal university in 1785 by Charles III and a pontifical university in 1902 by Leo XIII. Oldest university under the American flag. This building designed and constructed under the supervision of Rev. Roque Ruaño, O.P., was solemnly inaugurated on July 2, 1927.

Panel 2:
Commemorating the inaugu-
ration and dedication of
the Main Building of the
Pontifical and Royal
University of Sto. Tomas
on November 12, 1927

Rev. Dr. Fr. Serapio Tamayo [Rector] – Elizabeth Bowers [Sponsor]

Artes Liberales Comercio
Diplomacia Y
Servicio Consular
Arquitectura Y
Bellas Artes

Escuela Normal
Curso de Enfirmeras
Ingenieria Mecanica
Y Elect
Quimica Industrial
R. Dr. Fr. Silvestre Sancho, O.P.
Rector Manificus
1940

Erected 1935 by Historical Research and Markers Committee, Philippine Islands.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Places • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1611.

Location. 14° 36.589′ N,

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120° 59.368′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Sampaloc. It is on Plaza Major just north of España Street. Marker panels are on the wall of the open-air foyer at the front entrance to the university's "Main Building" (1927) on the north side of the Plaza Mayor which is at the center of the campus, bounded on the northwest by Osmeña Drive and on the southeast by Quezon Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1817 España Blvd, Manila, Metro Manila 1008, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Santo Tomas Internment Camp (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named University of Santo Tomas (within shouting distance of this marker); William J. Burke (approx.

University of Santo Tomas Marker <i>Panel 2</i> [1940] image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 18, 2013

2. University of Santo Tomas Marker Panel 2 [1940]

1.7 kilometers away); Roman Ongpin (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Ang Simbahan ng Binondo (approx. 2 kilometers away); Philippine Post Office (approx. 2 kilometers away); Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church (approx. 2 kilometers away); The New Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz (approx. 2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Additional keywords. The Catholic University of the Philippines; Pontifical and Royal; "UST"; Engineer-Friar, Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P.; Bishop Miguel de Benavides, O.P.; National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines, 2010

Entrance to the "Main" Building - University of Santo Tomas image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013

3. Entrance to the "Main" Building - University of Santo Tomas

UST "Main" Building (1927) - viewed from across the <i>Plaza Major</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Grace C. Miller, January 18, 2013

4. UST "Main" Building (1927) - viewed from across the Plaza Major

- markers are on the building wall, in the shade of the open air, exterior foyer, lower middle.

Liberation of the internment camp at the University of Santo Tomas in 1945 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by U.S. Army Signal Corps, April 1945

5. Liberation of the internment camp at the University of Santo Tomas in 1945

Note the marker panels of 1935 and 1940 - in place on opposite sides of the Main Building entrance where they remain today.

Seal of the University of Santo Tomas image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2013

6. Seal of the University of Santo Tomas

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 7,026 times since then and 389 times this year. Last updated on March 15, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on March 19, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.