The Flame (student publication) explained

Type:	Student publication
Format:	Broadsheet and Magazine
Owners:	University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters
Chiefeditor:	Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo^[1]
Assoceditor:	Joss Gabriel Oliveros
Maneditor:	Mari Ymanuel Roxas
Language:	English, Filipino
Headquarters:	St. Raymund de Peñafort Building, Quezon Drive, UST, Sampaloc, Manila
Website:	www.abtheflame.net

The Flame (AB The Flame, The Flame, or F) is the official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters (UST AB). Founded in October 1964 under the leadership of Rey Datu, it provides news to the Artlet community of the university. The lampoon issue is called The Phlegm.

The publication comprises eight sections: news, special reports, sports, features, culture, literature, perspectives, and art.

The Flame also publishes the literary portfolio Dapitan, named after Dapitan Street at the north side of the college.^[2] In its 60th year celebration on November 12, 2024, Dapitan 2023: Panopticon which was delayed due to budget constraints released its first physical copy since the COVID-19 pandemic.^{[3] [4]}

History

The Flame traces its origins to 1964 when it emerged from the merger of Blue Quill and the Journal of Arts Science, predating the consolidation of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters and the College of Liberal Arts.^[5]

It was established to provide a unified voice for the student body, known as "Artlettes."

Rey Datu, a former vice president of the Faculty of Arts and Letters Student Council, assumed the role of its inaugural editor-in-chief.^[6]

During the political climate of the 1970s, marked by Martial Law Proclamation No. 108, The Flame transitioned into the Journal of the Humanities.^[7]

Despite facing challenges such as censorship and financial constraints, it continued to serve as a platform for discussing governmental issues, showcasing essays and articles contributed by members of the Artlet community.^{[8] [9]}

In September 1972, amidst martial law, The Flame published an all-Tagalog issue named Lagablab. Concerns over potential rebellion charges prompted the disposal of thousands of copies.^[10]

On May 11, 1992, The Flame released a lampoon issue titled The Phlegm, offering humorous critiques of the general elections. It also has a literary folio, Dapitan, named after Dapitan Street.

Notable people

• Ramon Francisco, late associate editor of Manila Bulletin, served as the editor-in-chief of The Flame.^{[11] [12]}
• Bong Osorio, former member of the editorial board of The Flame, was the late vice president of ABS-CBN for Corporate Communications.^[13]
• Ophelia Dimalanta also served as the student adviser for the publication.^[14]
• Ronald Llamas, political analyst and activist who served as presidential adviser for political affairs under the presidency of Noynoy Aquino.^[15]
• Glenda Gloria, co-founder and executive of Rappler, served as a news writer.^[16]
• Sandra Aguinaldo, news reporter of 24 Oras and host of I-Witness, was the former editor-in-chief of The Flame.^[17]
• Ephraim Bie, who ranked first in the 2023 Philippine Bar Examinations, previously served as a writer for The Flame.^{[18] [19]}
• Angelo Suarez, advertising copywriter also known for poet-activist was also served as the editor-in-chief.^[20]
• Aaron Favila, photographer for Associated Press.
• Ronald Llamas, political analyst who served a presidential advisor during Benigno Aquino III's term served as a features editor.^{[21] [22]}

External links

• • issuu.com/abtheflame

Notes and References

1. Web site: EDITORIAL STAFF Publication Year 2023-2024 . The Flame . amp . The Flame . 2024-03-26.
2. Web site: The Flame . Dapitan . 24 March 2024 . The Flame.
3. News: Salaya . Rafael Paolo . 14 November 2024 . Artlets publication relaunches literary folio . The Varsitarian.
4. Web site: Literary . The Flame . 2024-11-09 . The Flame marks 60th anniversary with Dapitan 2023 launch . 2024-11-24 . The Flame . en-US.
5. Official prospectus, UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, 2006.
6. Web site: The Flame . The Flame . 24 March 2024.
7. Web site: About The Flame . 2024-03-31 . The Flame . en-US.
8. Web site: Santos . Tomas . 16 November 2008 . The darkest years remembered . 24 March 2024 . The Varsitarian.
9. Web site: Santos . Tomas . 14 September 2011 . UST during the dark days of dictatorship . 24 March 2024 . The Varsitarian.
10. Web site: Osorio . Bong R. . The university of my deep affection . 2024-03-24 . Philstar.com.
11. News: Luci-Atienza . Charissa . Francisco, former Manila Bulletin associate editor, passes away . 26 March 2024 . Manila Bulletin.
12. Web site: Cayongcat . Ahmed Khan H. . 2020-08-01 . Ramon Francisco, journalist, editor and educator, writes 30 . 2024-03-25 . en-US.
13. Web site: ABS-CBN News . ABS-CBN mourns the passing of advertising and PR leader Ramon Osorio . 7 May 2020 . ABS-CBN News.
14. Web site: D’Bayan . Igan . Requiem for Lady Polyester . 2024-03-25 . Philstar.com.
15. Web site: Jimenez-David . Rina . 2011-09-01 . An unusual arrangement . 2024-10-11 . INQUIRER.net . en.
16. Web site: Media Ownership Monitor Philippines –Rappler.com . 2024-03-25 . VERA Files . en.
17. Web site: Santos . Tomas U. . 2008-11-17 . Sandra Aguinaldo: Behind the camera . 2024-03-26 . en-US.
18. Web site: Relativo . James . Ephraim Bie, 2023 Bar Exams 1st placer, is UST's 5th topnotcher in history . 2024-03-24 . Philstar.com.
19. Web site: Buan . Lian . 2023-12-05 . UST student journalist is 2023 Bar top passer: 'Hard work pays off' . 2024-03-24 . RAPPLER . en-US.
20. Web site: Literary . The Flame . 2024-11-09 . The Flame marks 60th anniversary with Dapitan 2023 launch . 2024-11-24 . The Flame . en-US.
21. Web site: Jimenez-David . Rina . 2011-09-01 . An unusual arrangement . 2024-11-24 . INQUIRER.net . en.
22. Web site: Santos . Tomas U. . 2008-11-17 . The spirit of people power . 2024-11-24 . en-US.