UST breaks rules to favor Corona

UST breaks rules to favor Corona

MANILA, Philippines – In a special graduation ceremony last April held in the historic Puerta Real, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) conferred on Chief Justice Renato Corona his doctorate in civil law, summa cum laude. He was one of six graduates to garner top honors during ceremonies intended to commemorate the university’s quadricentennial.

Kneeling before the UST rector and wearing a black robe and bright red cape, Corona received a “ceremonial declaration” of the graduation, apart from his doctoral degree, from Father Rolando de la Rosa.

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