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Its formal name is the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines, or simply the University of Santo Tomas. It is a private, Roman Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. It is situated along España Blvd, Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila
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