UST intensifies security measures amidst safety threats

The University remains vigilant and proactive amidst threats to the safety and security of the Thomasian community, as stated by UST Secretary General Fr. Louie Coronel, O.P. Julius Oliveras, a civil engineering student, posted on Facebook about a criminal attempt on a girl near Gate 14, claiming he saw a knife being drawn after giving a small paper to the girl, last August 19, 2022.

In light of the increasing criminal occurrences in the area, the University installed lights on Lacson Avenue and tasked guards to roam around the campus, said Coronel in an interview.

He also mentioned that the UST Hospital and Santísimo Rosario Parish have always lined up with the University alongside the Office of the Mayor, Manila Police District, and barangay officials in integrating security measures.

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In a separate interview, Police Lt. Col. Ramon Nazario, the station commander at Barbosa Police Station, said that the main component of the security protocol was enhancing police visibility and surveillance.

In particular, Nazario said that they enforced police mobiles circling the streets of Dapitan, España, Lacson, and P. Noval; and posted tarpaulins with QR codes along the gates of the University referring to the police’s contact information, safety reminders, and directions for theft or kidnapping encounters.

Further, Barbosa Police Station can be reached at (02) 8723-2708 or (02) 8520-1791.

Coronel also reminded Thomasians to always present their IDs, bags, and health declaration form via ThOMedSS upon entrance as adherence to safety precautions.