UST Identity The University of Santo Tomas, the Pontifical, Royal, and Catholic University of the Philippines, is a Dominican institution of learning founded in 1611, under the patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas. Mission The University, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement, and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals, committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community. Vision Faithful to its centuries-old tradition of excellence, the University of Santo Tomas envisions itself as a premier Catholic institution of learning in Asia, committed to the professional and moral formation of her stakeholders for social transformation. Motto Veritas in Caritate (Eph 4:15) The College Vision The UST Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy envisions itself as a premier institution in accountancy education and research in Asia, producing morally upright world-class accountants and effecting social transformation. Mission The UST Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy dedicates itself to: - provide quality accounting education in the formation of competent, compassionate and committed professionals who are active agents of social transformation; - enhance the competencies of its academic and non-academic personnel through continuous training and development; - undertake and apply research findings for the improvement of business practices that promote the well-being of society; - develop in its stakeholders opportunities for lifelong learning needed to fulfill their aspirations and contribute to society; and - sustain an evangelized public presence by actively responding to the needs of industry, government and society.