The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Chemical Engineering Department emerged victorious in the recently concluded 44th General Information Quiz Contest, securing multiple podium finishes across different categories, held as part of the 118th Engineering Week, February 13, 2025. 

Leading the charge was James Abris, who clinched 1st place in the Student Individual Category, showcasing his exceptional knowledge and quick thinking. Meanwhile, the Student Team Category saw UST’s representatives—Thaddeus Lao, Kurt Pumicpic, Kevin Escalante, and Mayumi Calpotura—achieve a remarkable 2nd place finish, demonstrating their teamwork and expertise.

The department's excellence extended to the Faculty Category, where Dr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez and Mr. Mac Jayvin S. Balanay, MSc., secured 3rd place, further highlighting the academic prowess of UST’s Chemical Engineering educators.

The annual General Information Quiz Contest is a prestigious competition that tests participants’ knowledge across various disciplines, including science, history, current events, and general trivia. The success of the UST Chemical Engineering Department in this highly competitive event underscores their commitment to academic excellence and intellectual rigor.

This achievement brings pride not only to the department but also to the entire UST community. The faculty and students continue to set high standards in both academic and extracurricular fields, proving their mettle in knowledge-based competitions.

As the department celebrates this victory, their success serves as an inspiration for future Thomasians to strive for excellence and uphold the university’s tradition of academic distinction.