The University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi, also referred to by its acronym UST–Legazpi, is a private, Catholic basic and higher education institution, and a part of the University of Santo Tomas System that is run and owned by the Philippine Dominican Province of the Order of Preachers. It was founded by Buenaventura de Erquiaga in 1948 and named Legazpi J…The University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi, also referred to by its acronym UST–Legazpi, is a private, Catholic basic and higher education institution, and a part of the University of Santo Tomas System that is run and owned by the Philippine Dominican Province of the Order of Preachers. It was founded by Buenaventura de Erquiaga in 1948 and named Legazpi Junior Colleges.