UST Streets and Driveways
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The streets within the Manila
campus of the University of Santo Tomas
were completely unnamed for 32 years since the University transferred from Intramuros
. In 1960, the street signs and names inside the University were inaugurated after a student initiative and majority of which were named after Thomasian Alumni. As of January 2011, there are 19 named roads including Intramuros Drive, Rizal Lane, and Quezon Drive.
, it is the first stretch of road from the main vehicular gate. Along this street lies the Plaza Intramuros, which houses three of the most prominent structures in the university: the Arch of the Centuries and the Fountains of Wisdom and Knowledge.
. It is one of the busiest streets in the University as most of the vehicles entering the campus traverses this road. It leads to Multi-deck Carpark, the densely populated college building - St. Raymund Peñafort Building, the compound of St. Martin de Porres Building, the Miguel de Benavides Library, and the Tan Yan Kee Student Center. Other places that could be found along this street are UST Health Service Center, Tinoko Park, and the Alumni Walk. The Quadricentennial Square, particularly the Quadricentennial Fountain, can be best viewed from the south end of this street.
, it is a one-way street from a Dapitan gate until Intramuros Drive. University-owned school buses were usually parked along this street in front the Parade Grounds opposite the Grandstand. The Botanical Garden and Benavides Building can be found along the south end of this street.
from Beato Angelico Building until it reaches Intramuros Drive on its way out to the main vehicular entrance of the University. It is named after Chief Justice Cayetano Arellano, an alumnus and the first chief justice
of the Supreme Court
.
, O.P., it services the Santissimo Rosario Parish Church and the original UST Gymnasium. Along this street, one can have the greater view of the Grandstand and Parade Grounds. It runs through the P. Noval gate until it reaches Osmeña Drive. Fr. Gonzales is a philosopher and theologian.
, Dr. Leon Ma. Guerrero, it services the UST Hospital, UST Health Service Center, and the Multi-deck Carpark. Dr. Guerrero is also a renowned Filipino botanist and linguist.
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, it is a street parallel to Dapitan behind the Tan Yan Kee Student Center.
, it is an access road from Quezon Drive leading to the compound where St. Martin de Porres Building is located.
, Dr. Luis Guerrero, it is a street in between the buildings of St. Martin de Porres and St. Raymond Peñafort.
, an alumnus, principal author of the Malolos Constitution
, and the first Prime Minister
of the Philippine Revolutionary Government.
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
campus of the University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
were completely unnamed for 32 years since the University transferred from Intramuros
Intramuros
Intramuros is the oldest district in the present day city of Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines. Nicknamed the "Walled City", Intramuros is the historic fortified city of Manila, the seat ot the government during the Spanish Colonial Period. Its name in Latin, intramuros,...
. In 1960, the street signs and names inside the University were inaugurated after a student initiative and majority of which were named after Thomasian Alumni. As of January 2011, there are 19 named roads including Intramuros Drive, Rizal Lane, and Quezon Drive.
Student initiative
In 1959, Luis Ablaza, former president of the Central Board of Students, submitted a resolution for the purpose of naming the university roads. A list of notable alumni were submitted to then Rector Fr. Jesus Castañon, O.P., who referred the list to secretary general Fr. Antonio Gonzales for implementation. In March 7, 1960, the street signs were revealed bearing the name of its respective street names. Before the revision of the Roman calendar, UST used to celebrate March 7 its University Day and the Catholic Church the Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas.Pedestrian lanes within Plaza Benavides
Affectionately called Lovers' Lane, the park in front of the Main Building has three pathways named after three of the University's notable alumni.- Rizal Lane, it is located in the center of the plaza and named after the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Arch of the Centuries can be found on the north end of the lane and the Statue of Miguel de Benavides can be found on its south end.
- Burgos Lane, it is named after Filipino martyr, Fr. Jose BurgosJosé BurgosJosé Apolonio Burgos y García was a Filipino mestizo secular priest, accused of mutiny by the Spanish colonial authorities in the Philippines in the 19th century...
. It can be found on the west side of the plaza that has a curve end towards the Fountain of Knowledge. - Del Pilar Lane, it is named after Filipino journalist and revolutionary leader, Marcelo H. Del PilarMarcelo H. del PilarMarcelo Hilario del Pilar y Gatmaitán , better known by his nom-de-plume Plaridel, was a celebrated figure in the Philippine Revolution and a leading propagandist for reforms in the Philippines A master polemicist in both the Tagalog and Spanish languages, he helped the Propaganda Movement through...
. Opposite the Burgos Lane running on the east side of the plaza, it also has a curve end leading to the Fountain of Wisdom.
Intramuros Drive
Paying homage to the University's founding site, IntramurosIntramuros
Intramuros is the oldest district in the present day city of Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines. Nicknamed the "Walled City", Intramuros is the historic fortified city of Manila, the seat ot the government during the Spanish Colonial Period. Its name in Latin, intramuros,...
, it is the first stretch of road from the main vehicular gate. Along this street lies the Plaza Intramuros, which houses three of the most prominent structures in the university: the Arch of the Centuries and the Fountains of Wisdom and Knowledge.
Quezon Drive
It is named after a UST alumnus and the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth, President Manuel L. QuezonManuel L. Quezon
Manuel Luis Quezón y Molina served as president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. He was the first Filipino to head a government of the Philippines...
. It is one of the busiest streets in the University as most of the vehicles entering the campus traverses this road. It leads to Multi-deck Carpark, the densely populated college building - St. Raymund Peñafort Building, the compound of St. Martin de Porres Building, the Miguel de Benavides Library, and the Tan Yan Kee Student Center. Other places that could be found along this street are UST Health Service Center, Tinoko Park, and the Alumni Walk. The Quadricentennial Square, particularly the Quadricentennial Fountain, can be best viewed from the south end of this street.
Osmeña Drive
Named after a notable alumnus, former President Sergio OsmeñaSergio Osmeña
Sergio Osmeña y Suico was a Filipino politician who served as the 4th President of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946. He was Vice President under Manuel L. Quezon, and rose to the presidency upon Quezon's death in 1944, being the oldest Philippine president to hold office at age 65...
, it is a one-way street from a Dapitan gate until Intramuros Drive. University-owned school buses were usually parked along this street in front the Parade Grounds opposite the Grandstand. The Botanical Garden and Benavides Building can be found along the south end of this street.
Arellano Drive
It is a one-way street parallel to España BoulevardEspaña Boulevard
España Boulevard is the main thoroughfare of Sampaloc district, Manila and the extreme western section of Quezon City. It is an 8-lane divided arterial road and is a component of one of the radial roads of Metro Manila — Radial Road 7 or R-7. España's name is taken after the Spanish name of...
from Beato Angelico Building until it reaches Intramuros Drive on its way out to the main vehicular entrance of the University. It is named after Chief Justice Cayetano Arellano, an alumnus and the first chief justice
Chief Justice
The Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth or other countries with an Anglo-Saxon justice system based on English common law, such as the Supreme Court of Canada, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, the Court of Final Appeal of...
of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the Philippines
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is the Philippines' highest judicial court, as well as the court of last resort. The court consists of 14 Associate Justices and 1 Chief Justice...
.
Araullo Drive
It is a one-way street passing from Intramuros Drive until it reaches Ruaño drive. It will service the new UST Gymnasium and Sports Complex. It is named after Justice Manuel Araullo.Gonzales Drive
Named after Fr. Ceferino GonzalesZeferino González y Díaz Tuñón
Zeferino González was a Spanish Dominican theologian, and philosopher, Archbishop of Seville and Cardinal.-Life:...
, O.P., it services the Santissimo Rosario Parish Church and the original UST Gymnasium. Along this street, one can have the greater view of the Grandstand and Parade Grounds. It runs through the P. Noval gate until it reaches Osmeña Drive. Fr. Gonzales is a philosopher and theologian.
L. Ma. Guerrero Drive
Named after former dean of Faculty of PharmacyUniversity of Santo Tomas Faculty of Pharmacy
The University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Pharmacy is the pharmaceutical school of the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest and the largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines....
, Dr. Leon Ma. Guerrero, it services the UST Hospital, UST Health Service Center, and the Multi-deck Carpark. Dr. Guerrero is also a renowned Filipino botanist and linguist.
Tamayo Drive
It was named after the longest-servicing rector of the University, Fr. Serapio Tamayo, O.P. Along this street, the Beato Angelico Building could be found. The offices of Institute of Physical Education and Athletics and UST Publishing could also be found in this street. A one-way street, it runs through Gonzales Drive towards Arellano Drive.Ruaño Drive
Named after the engineer who built the Main Building, Fr. Roque Ruaño, it is a one-way street servicing the buildings of Roque Ruaño and Albertus Magnus. Along this street, elevated pedestrian lanes could be found together with a row of pavilions in front of college buildings.Lladoc Drive
An access road from Gonzales Drive to the garage of Santissimo Rosario Parish Church, it can also be found between the church and UST Botanical Garden. Named after Msgr. Casimiro Lladoc, its mouth is an additional parking space for cars and motorcycles that leads to the Botanical Laboratory, Anatomy Laboratory, rear entrance of Benavides Building, and Botanical Garden.Albert Drive
Servicing the Miguel de Benavides Library and Tan Yan Kee Student Center, it is named after Dr. Alejandro Albert. Being a former Thomasian professor, he is one of the founders of Escuela de Farmacia del Liceo de Manila (also known today as Manila Central UniversityManila Central University
The Manila Central University is a private, non-sectarian, non-stock educational institution situated in EDSA, Caloocan City, Philippines. It was founded and first directed in 1904 by Dr. Alejandro M...
).
Villamor Drive
Named after Thomasian educator Justice Ignacio Villamor, the first president of University of the PhilippinesUniversity of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
, it is a street parallel to Dapitan behind the Tan Yan Kee Student Center.
Singian Drive
Named after Dr. Gregorio Singian, a Thomasian physicianPhysician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
, it is an access road from Quezon Drive leading to the compound where St. Martin de Porres Building is located.
Miciano Drive
Named after Dr. Juan Miciano, also a Thomasian physician, it serves as a driveway between St. Martin de Porres and its pavilions.Quintos Drive
Named after Dr. Joaquin Quintos, one of those who discovered Vitamin B1 in Tiki-Tiki for cure of beriberi, it is a street between the buildings of St. Martin de Porres and UST Hospital Clinical Division. This street eventually leads to Villamor Drive on its way out to Dapitan Street.L. Guerrero Drive
Named after former dean of Faculty of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
The University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is the medical school of the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest and largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines....
, Dr. Luis Guerrero, it is a street in between the buildings of St. Martin de Porres and St. Raymond Peñafort.
Benavides Drive
Before the construction of today's Plaza Mayor, car parking spaces and a road exist in front of the Main Building. The street was named after Miguel de Benavides, O.P., the University's founder and Manila's third archbishop.Ampuero Drive
Between the Main Building and then Colayco Park (now Quadricentennial Square), a road once existed to service the pedestrians entering the rear entrance of the Main Building and the vehicles passing through from Quezon Drive to Osmeña Drive. Along that road, parking spaces for cars owned by faculty members and administrative staff could be found. The street was named after Ramon Ampuero, the last Filipino lay secretary-general who served the University for more than 30 years.Mabini Drive
In the 1959 edition of the University Map, Mabini Drive has existed and could be found along the Benavides Building or UST High School Building. It was named after Apolinario MabiniApolinario Mabini
Apolinario Mabini y Maranan was a Filipino political philosopher and revolutionary who wrote a constitutional plan for the of 1899-1901, and served as its first prime minister in 1899...
, an alumnus, principal author of the Malolos Constitution
Malolos Constitution
The Malolos Constitution was enacted on January 20, 1899 by the Philippine Malolos Congress, and established the First Philippine Republic. The original was written in Spanish, which became the first official language of the Philippines....
, and the first Prime Minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
of the Philippine Revolutionary Government.