The University of Sto. Tomas Central Student Council (UST CSC) condemned the awarding of the Thomasian Alumni Award for Government Service to Ms. Esther Margaux “Mocha” Justiniano Uson. The award was given by the UST Alumni Association Inc. (UST AAI) for her service under President Rodrigo Duterte’s Government.

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UST CSC posted on their twitter their official statement regarding the decision to honor Ms. Mocha Uson. They stated on their statement that Ms.Uson is widely known as the main purveyor of politically-motivated propaganda against known members of the Government’s opposition. They also added that she is an avid spreader and citer of fake news.

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According to the Student Central Council, Ms. Uson does not embody the ideals of a real Thomasian. They also added that she doesn’t deserve an award that was supposed to be meant solely for Outstanding Thomasian Alumni.