2 - La Salle University Official Site

The icon represents the four sections in this year’s Benilde Week
Special. The different shades set apart each section but also signifiy
unity. Sealing the unity in “forming” its community members
towards the fulfillment of the Lasallian Mission is the Signum Fidei –
the Lasallian Star and symbol of Faith.
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Got a Minute
Thirteen Tidbits
about St. Benilde
LAFT: Adult
Formation in the
Fulfillment of the
Lasallian Mission
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Section 1
BENILDE in the
SPOTLIGHT
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Learning Then and Now
8Benilde’s Life in
Saugues
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Testimonials on
St. Benilde
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The Brother’s Historical
Highlights in
the Philippines
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ADULT FORMATION
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Section 3
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2010 Benilde Week Special and Best of Benilde ‘10
Produced 1st term, SY 2010-2011 by the
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Section 2
LASALLIAN
VOCATIONS
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Centennial Factoids
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Holy Meals!
Section 4
BEST of BENILDE
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CDP Graduates:
Inspiring and Inspired
to Give Back
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Be Informed,
Benildean!
• ARTICLES & RESEARCH: Albert RJ Miranda, Carrie de Guzman, Mary Eleonor Tan
• LAYOUT & GRAPHIC DESIGN: Aya Caringal, Juan Carlos Salamat & Romeo Catap
• PHOTOGRAPHY: Center for Lasallian Ministry, La Salle Provincialate, Career Development Program, School
of Deaf Education and Applied Studies, Arwin Doloricon, JC Salamat & Romeo Catap
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www.dls-csb.edu.ph

The Explanation of the 12 Virtues as a Good Master
is one of the preferred guidebooks Saint Benilde use
in his teaching philosophy.
Pope Pius XI (11th), signed a decree
recognizing the virtuous life of
Br. Benilde on January 6, 1928 in which
he declared: “sanctity does not consist in
doing extraordinary things, but in doing
ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
For a 10 year-old boy, Saint Benilde was
considered short in height compared to his
comrades. But being exceptionally bright, he
helped his fellow students in their lessons.
At this age, he also began to help the family
by cultivating soil.
At 8-9 years old, Saint Benilde was already
helping his family in the household chores.
He was particularly assigned to shepherd the
family’s livestock. This sometimes prevented
him from attending his classes regularly.
Br. Benilde died around 7 in the morning according to Br. Nomelin-Jean
and Br. Narcisse-Marie.
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Infographic sources:
A New Saint: Blessed Brother Benilde, FSC from Junior Archer 8(2) October 1967.
Brother Benilde Romançon, FSC: The Teacher Saint by Luke Salm, FSC. 1987
Saint Benilde Romançon: doing things in an uncommon way from 2401 3(7). August 23, 2007.
The Life of Venerable Brother Benilde by Religious Education. 1947

The 1st person to teach him to pray
was his mother. She introduced to him
the names of Jesus and Mary. Hail
Mary became little Pierre Romancon’s
lullaby.
Saint Benilde would divide a class into 2
rival camps to encourage perseverance
among his students. The group that
achieved success in every activity was
granted a “testimony of satisfaction.”
Such was the effect of this activity that
leaders even went to the houses of
teammates to check if they were taking
their lessons seriously.
3 Brothers gathered in Le Puy en
route to Saugues. They will become
the pioneers of the school in Saugues.
The Brothers were Br. Geslin from
Riom, Br. Gely from Clermont and Br.
Benilde from Billom.
Saint Benilde’s Feast Day is
celebrated every August 13 th .
Saint Benilde spent 4 years in Aurillac, where he
supervised the elementary class.
There were 5 places of duty where
Saint Benilde was assigned to
before coming to Saugues. These
were: Aurillac, Moulins, Limoges,
Clermont and Billom.
Saint Benilde was 6 years old when he
was first enrolled in a school.
MINUTE
got a
THIRTEEN TIDBITS ABOUT
SAINT BENILDE
In celebration of his feast day, get to know
more of Saint Benilde, the Teacher-Saint.
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Saint Benilde’s Life in
Illustrations by Aya Caringal, ABMMA
Saugues is a small French town closely associated with Saint Benilde. Located on the plateau
of Margeride, Saugues is a rustic village with chilly weather for nearly the entire year, making
its fields almost infertile for any agricultural activity.
This barren land was the setting of Saint Benilde’s culminating career as an educator,
nourishing the minds and spirituality of the people of Saugues. Such was the impact of the
Teacher-Saint in Saugues that a diorama of his life has been erected in his honor.
Let us explore what the people of Saugues deemed significant milestones in Br. Benilde’s life
which led to his sainthood through these illustrations:
1THURET
Pierre Romançon was born in Thuret, near Riom in
Auvergne, France on June 14, 1805. On this fertile land,
young Pierre’s devout Christian parents owned a small farm.
This village will witness Pierre’s formative years as a smart
student helping his comrades with their lessons.
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TRIP TO CLERMONT-FERRAND
Clermont-Ferrand is the capital of Auvergne. It was during
a trip to the capital’s market with his mother that young
Pierre’s interest in religious vocation was ignited. Seeing
a couple of Christian Brothers donned in black robes and
white rabat made such strong impression on him that he
eventually pursued the same vocation.
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3IN THE NOVITIATE
Pierre entered the novitiate in Clermont on February
10, 1820 where he was named Br. Benilde. One test
to his devotion was when his mother died during his
stay at the novitiate. After being allowed to go home,
there were speculations that his aggrieved father
requested him to stay permanently with him.
Br. Benilde did not let his grief affect his desire to
carry on his vocation which led him to a teaching
career in Aurillac, Muolins, Limoges and Clermont,
Riom and Saugues.
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PROCESSION OF PENITENTS
The procession of penitents on Holy Thursdays is one of
the notable events in the town of Saugues, where
Br. Benilde was assigned to take charge of the pioneer
school of Christian Brothers.
Like Jesus on his ascent to Calgary, a devotee would
carry the cross barefoot around the city along with other
penitents garbed in white robe. Together they prayed and
expressed their faith.
5THE ARRIVAL OF BROTHERS IN SAUGUES
Br. Benilde along with Br. Geslin and Br. Gely arrived in
Saugues during the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel on
September 29, 1841. The mayor and city councillors warmly
welcomed them. The people of Saugues were very happy to
receive the Brothers as teachers of the rich and poor.
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RECOGNITION FROM THE MAYOR
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Recognized for his achievements in Saugues as a
teacher and administrator, the mayor awarded
Br. Benilde a silver medal from the rector of the
Academy of Clermont. Under his supervision, the
school, which had almost 300 students, became
the best in the region. The award came as a
surprise because his only concern was to make
his students become devoted religious Christian
Brothers in which he succeeded.
7BACK FROM RETIREMENT
After a period of retirement, Br. Benilde returned to the great delight
of the boys at the school. It was common practice for a retired
Brother not to come back, but Benilde did.
Br. Benilde also took care of the ill and retired Brothers and was in
charge of calling for physicians or priests. He became the substitute
teacher for sick Brothers until they were well enough to teach again.
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SNOW
Winters in France can be unforgiving. In his expression of
fatherly love for his Brothers, en route to Le Puy for
examinations, Br. Benilde made leggings for them,
protecting them from cold. Snowfall was heavy on the
night of their return so Br. Benilde lighted candles by the
window which served as a guide on their way back.
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9THE TOWER OF CLAUZE
Made of granite, the tower was just one
of the places where the Brothers and their
students would go for community
recreation. It was believed that building a
spirit of community can be done through
common recreations. Recreations during
that time were either walking or talking.
Topics included religion and school
activities.
Music was also a vital part in the life of the students in
Saugues. Br. Benilde supported this by getting a qualified
teacher to teach them sing. Various instruments were
used as accompaniment to church songs.
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OUR LADY OF ESTOURS
This Marian shrine dominates Sauges. The chapel was built by a lord
in order to protect the image of the Blessed Virgin during the one of
the most organized Crusades since 1721.
Br. Benilde had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin and would
always pray the rosary. He was invited to the solemn dedication of
the statue of Our Lady of France in Le Puy atop Corneille rock.
ALTAR OF SAINT JOSEPH
Br. Benilde also had a special devotion to St. Joseph. He
believed that all his prayers were answered because of
him. He encouraged his students to do the same and
pray novenas for special intentions.
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THE FUNERAL OF SAINT BENILDE
Br. Benilde died on August 13, 1862, and a number
of extraordinary occurrences happened after his
death. One of these occurrences was that of Marie
Mazet, a crippled woman, who was healed upon the
passing of Br. Benilde’s funeral procession. She was
able to move her limbs and eventually walked with
other people to the cemetery.
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STATUE IN PHILIPPE KAEPPELIN
The Statue of Saint Benilde by the artist and sculptor
Phillipe Kaeppelin depicts him with children huddled
around him. Kaepellin also designed and created the
altars of St. Anne’s Church in Jerusalem and Saint
Louis Cathedral in Versailles, France.
Saint Benilde did not do anything spectacular in
his life. Quite simply, he just did his duty everyday,
proof that holiness is within anybody’s reach.
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Sources:
19.327 – Editions Pastre -43230 Chavaniac Lafayette – 04 71 77 52 02 – Reproductions interdite
Salm, Luke: Brother Benilde Romancon, FSC The Teacher Saint.
http://en.gloria.tv/media=89962. Accessed July 23, 2010
http://www.cathedrale-versailles.org/histoire_anglais.php. Accessed July 23, 2010

F
rom ABCs and 123s, education in the Philippines has developed in
many ways.
Our current educational system traces its roots from the different
periods of our history. Long before our colonizers came, we already
have our own alphabet the alibata. However, on the whole,
education was informal and focused on practical instructions
such as cooking, cleaning, and child care for the girls and fishing,
hunting and carpentry work for the boys. Learning was intended as
preparation for adult life and survival.
ACCESS TO
EDUCATION
Medium of
Instruction
During Benilde’s Time
Brother Benilde is known
for his passion in
teaching students from
all walks of life, including
adults and a Deaf boy
French, being the official
language of France, is
used as the medium of
instruction.
Then
Spanish colonial Period:
Education was only accessible
for the elite and privileged.
American colonial period:
Established a free public
school system to prepare
Filipinos for citizenship and
autonomy.
Before we were colonized, the
written language was alibata.
Spanish colonial Period:
Spanish was used to
indoctrinate Filipinos into
Christianity. However, it is also
said that most Spanish friars
chose to teach the religion
using native languages.
Our Time
NOW
Quality Education for all citizens
at all levels is mandated by the
constitution as stated in Article
XIV section 1: “The State shall
protect and promote the right of
all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall
take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all.”
Filipino and English are both
taught in schools. There has
been a long ongoing debate
on which is more effective for
teaching Filipino students.
American colonial period:
English became the medium
of instruction during the
American Colonial period.
Textbooks used are flown in
directly from the USA.
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Meanwhile, during Saint Benilde’s time, education was given a fairly
high importance as evidenced by the overwhelming response the
Brothers received after opening the school at Saugues. Reading,
writing, arithmetic and other subjects such as catechism were
customarily taught.
Let us look into the different aspects of education in the past and see
how we fare in today’s educational set-up.
TEACHERS
During Benilde’s Time
In Limoges, a change in
the government of the
Institute saw the
revocation of the
Brothers’ exception in
the requirement for
brevet or a teacher’s
certification.
Br. Benilde was one of
those who passed the
elementary teacher
certification. He
received his certificate
on October 8, 1831.
Then
Spanish colonial Period:
Religious missionaries set up
schools here in the country.
American colonial period:
Groups of teachers from the
USA aboard USS Thomas,
popularly known as
Thomasites, were sent to
teach the locals.
Our Time
NOW
Those who intend to
become teachers today need
to complete a degree in
Education and pass the
Licensure Examination for
Teachers (LET). Some colleges
and universities require a
Masters Degree.
Deaf
Education
Saint Benilde learned
sign language in order
to teach a Deaf boy in
preparation for his Holy
Communion.
Spanish colonial Period:
In the 1590s, Fr. Ramon de
Prado used signs in the
catechism and baptism of
Deaf men in Dulac in Leyte.
American colonial period:
In 1907, the Manila School
for the Deaf was established
(now called the Philippine
School for the Deaf) by
American teacher Delight
Rice.
There are now various schools
catering to the needs of our Deaf
fellows. In the 1990s, Deaf schools
include the CAP School for the
Deaf and the Manila Christian
Computer Institute for the Deaf. It
was also then that DLS-CSB opened
the School of Special Studies (SSS),
which offered Bachelors in Applied
Deaf Studies. SSS later became
known as the School for Deaf
Education and Applied Studies
(SDEAS).
DLS-CSB School of
Special Studies
Director Dr. Liza
Martinez (SY 1996-
1997 and 1997-1998)
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During Benilde’s Time
Then
Our Time
NOW
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On
gender
Popular
courses
Boys’ and girls’
schools are
separated.
The school in Saugues
managed by Br.
Benilde only had
male students. Boys
were discouraged
from playing with
girls. During that
time, it was customary
for a Catholic
Boys School to have
a weekly free day.
This, of course, did
not coincide with the
girls’ free day.
Basic subjects taught
during Saint Benilde’s
time were the 3Rs
(Reading, WRiting and
ARithmetic) as well as
catechism, calligraphy
and orthography.
Spanish colonial Period:
Girls were sent to entrada or lower
schools and were not expected to
pursue further studies in ascenso or
intermediate levels, as it was believed
that the skills essential for
motherhood and nunnery were
already acquired. There were 1,022
entrada schools for girls and 921 for
boys, and 125 ascenso schools for
boys and only 20 for girls. Universities
were considered the domain of men.
American Colonial Period:
Universities in the country, including
De La Salle University, were initially
exclusively male grounds. On June 9,
1919, the Philippine Women’s
University started offering classes
preparing women for leadership and
service.
Spanish colonial Period:
Religion was the core of education.
As such, faith, love for family and the
motherland was incorporated in reading,
writing and arithmetic.
For women, the reputable professions
were maestras (teachers) or matronas
(midwives), training for which were
received from Escuela Normal de
Maestras and Parteras (Normal School
for Teachers and School of Midwifery).
American Colonial Period:
Institutes for commerce and marine
studies, school of arts and trades and
agricultural schools were established
in 1902 through the Philippine
Commission.
In school year 1999-2000,
Business Administration and
related fields had the
highest number of enrollees
(632,760) compared to other
disciplines. In less than a
decade (SY 2005-2006), there
was a noticeable increase of
enrollment in the medical and
allied fields, probably due to
the emergence of nursing as
a lucrative profession abroad.
Hotel and Restaurant
Management is also popular
course choice among college
students from various
colleges and universities
including DLS-CSB.
References:
An Institutional Identification Manual for De La Salle University by Castro et al. (1997)
Brother Benilde Romancon, FSC: The Teacher Saint by Luke Salm, FSC. 1987
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde 2010 Prospectus.
Historical Perspective of the Philippine Educational System, http://www.deped.gov.ph/about_deped/history.asp . Accessed July 25, 2009.
History of Philippines Women’s University, http://www.pwu.edu.ph/2007/about/index.html. Accessed July 25, 2009.
Nubmer of Male and Female Students/Enrollees First Term, SY 2010-2011. De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Registrar’s Office.
National Statistical Coordination Board. Higher Education Enrolment in Government and Private Schools by Discipline Group SY 1999-2000 to SY 2005-2006. http://www.nscb.gov.ph/. Accessed July 8,2010.
The Emergence of Schools of the People: Implications for Education Policy & Research by Dr. Josefina R. Cortes & Dr. Maria Luisa C. Doronilla. Edited by Socorro C. Espiritu Ph.D. Katha Publishing Co. Inc.: Quezon City. 2000.
The History of Sign Language in the Philippines: Piecing Together the Puzzle by Rafaelito M. Abat and Liza B. Martinez, PhD. (PDF version) through the Philippine Federation of the Deaf / Philippine Deaf Resource Center Philippine Linguistics
Congress (2527 January 2006) Organized by the Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines.
What’s hot, what’s not in college course choices by Chelo Banal-Formoso, Learning Section, The Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 19, 2010.
Women’s Education in the Nineteenth Century Philippines by Charita A de los Reyes, University of the Philippines PDF version. Accessed July 25, 2009 through http://wgc.womensglobalconnection.og
Both men and women can
freely go to school in the
same class.
In DLS-CSB, there is a slight
difference in the number of
male and female in the first
term of SY 2010-2011 (6049
males and 5384 females).
However, three out of the six
schools have more female
than male enrollees: the
School of Deaf and Applied
Studies (86 females and
58 males), School of Hotel,
Restaurant and Institution
Management (1832 females
and 1435 males), and School
of Multidisciplinary
Studies (507 females and
395 males).

FACTO
s we anticipate the centenary of the Lasallian presence in the country next
year, let us look at some remarkable milestones that have helped
ADe La Salle Philippines the group of schools what it is today.
alle Nozaleda (later General Luna) in Paco, Manila was the original
location of the first De La Salle campus before it was transferred to its
present site at 2401 Taft Avenue on 1921.
legantly enclosing the campus in Calle Nozaleda was a fence from Scotland
which was later transferred to Fort Santiago in Intramuros after the war.
ine Brothers of the Christian Schools from various parts of the world
arrived in the Philippines to open the De La Salle School for boys of
various ages on June 16, 1911. These are Brothers Louis, Aloysius,
Blimond, Camillus, Augusto, B. Joseph, C. John, William and Martin.
ransporting Br. Abdon Edward Glenn, the very first Brother of the
Christian Schools who arrived in the country, was army troop ship USS
Logan. However, he came as a tourist and not as a teacher because of
health reasons.
levating the status of De La Salle from college to a university is a
charter granted by then Department of Education and Culture of the
Philippines in February 19, 1975.
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IDS
CAA (National Collegiate Athletic Associaton) was formed in 1927 to foster
camaraderie among Catholic schools through sports such as soccer, football,
track and field and basketball. De La Salle College and Ateneo de Manila were
founding members.
umber of schools under the network of De La Salle Philippines today : 17.
These are Jaime Hilario Integrated School-La Salle, De La Salle Araneta
University, La Salle College Antipolo, La Salle Green Hills, De La Salle
University-Manila, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, De La Salle Santiago
Zobel, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, De La Salle Health Sciences
Institute, De La Salle Canlubang, De La Salle Lipa, University of St. La Salle,
St. Joseph School-La Salle, De La Salle Andres Soriano Memorial College,
La Salle University, La Salle Academy, and De La Salle John Bosco College.
n 1973, La Salle opened its doors to female students and became a coeducational
institution ever since.
ccessiblity of Lasallian education to the less fortunate is made possible
through the various scholarships given by the different La Salle schools.
The One La Salle Scholarship Fund Campaign, in particular, aims to “raise
one billion pesos by the year 2011 to support and send about 18,000
scholars to our 17 Lasallian schools all over the country.”
a Salle’s architectural landmarks include the building in Taft designed by
Architect Tomas Mapua. The newest addition to the architectural gems of the
community is the School of Design and Arts campus of the DLS-CSB designed
by Lor Calma Design and Associates with Ed Calma as principal designer.
Sources:
Quirino, Carlos. (1986). La Salle 1911-1986. Manila: DLSU & Filipinas Foundation Inc.
One La Salle Scholarship Fund Campaign. http://www.delasalle.ph/onelasalle/ accessed July 26, 2010.
http://rektikano.vox.com/library/post/652-calle-nozaleda-paco-manila.html. Accessed July 26, 2010
Photography by JC Salamat (ABMMA) and Arwin Doloricon (La Salle Provincialate)
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Illustrations by Aya Caringal and JC Salamat, ABMMA
ike faith, food has the ability to form strong bonds among people. So what better way to celebrate
our bonds with the Lasallian Brothers than by featuring their favorite food
During the Centennial Countdown last June 16, 2010, the hatcheries of DLS-CSB’s School of Hotel,
Restaurant and Institution Management (SHRIM) featured the favorite dishes of a few of the
Brothers of Benilde. Let us peruse some of them and discover what flavors they find heavenly:
Br. Victor Franco FSC, the
incumbent president of DLS-CSB
has a scrumptious sandwich recipe from
his mother: whole loaf bread sliced
horizontally to create four layers which
are filled with deviled eggs, diced spam,
tuna and cheese pimiento. The result
“sandwich” is covered entirely with
cream cheese.
Prior to becoming the College’s
president, he was based in Rome
attending to the concerns of Lasallians
over the Asia Pacific Region for seven
years. This may have inspired his
fondness for Italian pasta and rice
delicacies, including black pasta, Risotto
alla Crema di Scampi and Mushroom
Risotto. Br. Vic also likes salmon sashimi
or a good steak paired with mashed
potato and crisp vegetables. His desserts
of choice are two types of cakes - moist
chocolate or lemon cake.
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Br. Dante Amisola FSC, DLS-CSB’s new
Vice Chancellor for Development and Institutional
Relations (DIR) favors classic Filipino fares like
dinuguan and gulay na mungo partnered with fried
chicken. But do not be fooled by his seemingly
conservative choices. This former president of De La
Salle College in Antipolo also has a fondness for
international cuisine, also favoring non-Filipino fares
like Bouillabaisse.
He never fails to make his presence felt once he steps into a room,
just like the chocolates he generously shares with the DIR staff,
perking everybody up even in the most sluggish of days.
Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC,
the President, Chief Mission Officer and Chief Executive
Officer of De La Salle Philippines and DLS-CSB Board of
Trustees (BOT) chair loves seafood. His appetizers of
choice are shrimp and pomelo salad and lobster bisque.
He enjoys any salmon dishes, especially salmon sashimi
and hamachi sashimi.
As the DLS-CSB interim President in SY 2006-2007 who
oversaw the School of Design and Arts Campus’
completion, his taste for meat is as sophisticated as
wagyu weef and as straightforward as pork adobo and
longganisa partnered with scrambled egg and rice.
Br. Dennis Magbanua FSC
is the current De La Salle Zobel President and is a member of
DLS-CSB’s BOT. He is on a vegan diet. His meals of preference
are as fresh as the creative ideas he contributed for the
development of courses in DLS-CSB’s SDA.
His favorites include mushroom in garlic, nachos with mildy
spiced salsa, Russian salad, oriental salad sans chicken strips,
and tomato soup for appetizers. His main course choices
include Tofu Alfredo, vegetarian-mix angel hair pasta, veggie
kare-kare and veggie (Boca) burger patties with gravy.
Even with his sweet-tooth cravings, he still opts for healthy
choices. He prefers desserts such as carrot cakes and tiramis
sweetened with Splenda. Other nutritious desserts he is fond
of are taho and crepes with berry sauce.
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Br. Rolando Dizon FSC, former DLS-CSB
President and current DLS-CSB faculty is on a
healthy diet as well. If Br. Dennis prefers
vegetarian food, Br. Rolando on the other hand,
does not eat beef and pork. He only eats fish,
chicken and vegetables. His usual comfort foods
are seafood chowder, grilled bangus belly, chicken
barbeque and vegetable kare-kare.
Br. Mike Valenzuela FSC,
DLS-CSB BOT member and an advocate for truth,
justice and being a proactive member of society,
is a self-confessed breakfast foodie. Bacon with
Eggs Benedict, pumpkin soup and chorizo pasta
are just a few of the favorite meals of this
Lasallian Animation and Formation Team (LaFT)
director and International Council on Lasallian
Studies member.
The Holy Meals has been such an inspired project that DLS-CSB’s CSB Hotel now features food
inspired by the Brothers in their Friday lunch buffets. Aside from the favorite dishes of the
Brothers of Benilde, they have also featured international fare in honor of the foreign Brothers
residing in the Philippines. To celebrate the Lasallian presence in different regions around the
country, local dishes from Iloilo, from which a number of Filipino Brother hail, and Batangas are
also served commemorating the District Schools in the South.
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the
Brothers’
Historical Highlights
Philippines
in the
By Mary Eleonor Tan, ABMMA
W
e’ve heard of them, encountered them as we walked the
halls of our campuses, but are we really familiar with the
rabat-donned Brothers There’s more to them than just being
religious.
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Inception
Saint John Baptist De La Salle initially founded the Brothers of the Christian Schools in
1684 when he was 33 years old. He formed a group of young men who devoted themselves
to serve God through educating the poor.
From Europe, the Brothers came to the Philippines on March 10, 1911, when the
Archbishop of Manila Monsignor Jeremiah Harty, who himself graduated from a La Salle
school, invited them to establish a Catholic school for the upper class children in the capital.
They opened the first La Salle school in the Philippines on June 16 that
same year.
Judgement
The Filipinos first thought that the Brothers were no different from the Spanish friars
who previously handled Philippine education for 300 years. But the Brothers were able to
establish that they are a group of full-time religious educators who dedicated their lives to
educating the youth.
The Brothers’ endeavors remained true despite the original plan of teaching only the
elite. They showed deep concern for the less privileged Filipinos. The Brothers hoped that
the education they offered the children will eventually encourage them to develop their
talents and resources for the country.
As the Brothers grew in number, they continued to establish more La Salle schools in the
country directed more to the needy and unprivileged.
Massacre
During the World War II, the De La Salle College campus in Taft became safe grounds for
civilians. Unfortunately, on February 12, 1945, a Japanese squad forced their way into the
college. Brothers and civilians were led to the school chapel, where they were shot, slashed
or bayoneted. Afterwards, the chapel was set on fire but was not destroyed as it was made
of marble and concrete.
Ten victims survived including one Brother. Today, the chapel continues to stand and is
one of the few surviving structures after the February 1945 Liberation of Manila.
Achievement
The Brothers have moved beyond France to 82 countries with over 100,000 lay
colleagues, teaching more than 1,000,000 students.
In the Philippines, 17 schools currently belong to the network of Lasallian institutions.
The Brothers of the Christian Schools came to the Philippines on a mission
to provide human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor.
It might not have been evident at first, but in the 99 years that they spent in
the country, more and more are able to benefit from the Lasallian
education. As we move forward to the future, the Brothers continue to
be relevant, offering innovative academic and formation programs which
uphold their magnitude beyond their rabats.
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We are familiar with Saint Benilde as a venerable teacher to children
and the Deaf, but do you know that he was also a proponent
of adult education
In Saugues, he opened evening classes for the parents of his
students. It is said that ever since the Brothers took charge of
the education of children in Saugues, their academic
performance showed drastic positive progress that parents
took notice. In effect, the parents were inspired to resume
their own schooling.
Inspired by Saint Benilde’s ideals and in keeping with its
humble beginnings, the College continues to conscientiously
push for developments in the arena of adult education
and formation.
CDP
GRADUATES
Inspiring and inspired to give back
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BASAP
THE BLESSING THAT IS
Closely connected to the inception of the Career
Development Program of DLS-CSB is the Blessed
Arnould Study Assistance Program (BASAP). BASAP is
a scholarship given to CDP students who wish to study
and finish a degree in Bachelor of Science in Marketing
or Business Management through night school while
working during the day. It was formerly known as Career
Development Scholarship Program until it was renamed
in1997.
Inspired by the life of Blessed Br. Arnould Jules-Nicolas
Reche who, despite being poor, persevered to be able
to go to school, BASAP scholars come from financially
challenged backgrounds with incomes not exceeding
Php240,000 per annum, but are determined to earn their
college degrees.
Scholars can also relate to Br. Arnould’s struggles. At
the time he was privately studying master theology, he
also taught full-time for 14 years at the boarding school
on Rue de Venise, Reims in France. The BASAP scholars
may apply as student assistants in the College if they lose
their jobs outside DLS-CSB.
Today, 80% of the CDP student population is composed
of BASAP scholars. This is proof that economic standing
in life need not be a hindrance to one’s hopes of getting
good education and securing a promising future.
The Career Development Program (CDP) of De La
Salle University-Manila in the ‘90s started what
would be De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
today. Initially a night school program, CDP is
now a vital program in DLS-CSB, offering critical
and experiential education for working students
who wish to finish their degrees while balancing
school with the rigors of being grown-ups.
The adults’ way of learning is different from the way
younger people grasp basic concepts in class. Adults,
being self-regulated and having established notions
of right and wrong, come to class prepared and
confident about what they want to learn, relearn or
unlearn. They are more interested in the whys more
than the whats and hows. With this educational
set-up, we can only expect distinct Benildean CDP
graduates who are to be admired for their dedication
to unrelenting self-improvement.
CDP comes full circle as its alumni parlay and
succeed in various fields. Get to know some of the
CDP’s inspiring graduates who, amidst their successes,
take time to give back to the community.

When she was still a BASAP scholar taking up BSBA major in Business
Management, Crissy promised herself that when she graduates, she will
definitely return to CDP and give back.
She was indeed true to her promise. She now teaches CDP students Office
Productivity 1. Teaching gives her fulfillment and balance from her day job
as a Partner Specialist for a multi-national software company doing
marketing strategies to increase the company’s market presence and
profitability here and abroad.
As a scholar, she had school and work schedules that were daunting even
for a superwoman. Instead of spending holidays and weekends to relax,
these were dedicated to updating work backlogs and studying, making her
miss out on family affairs and on spending time with friends. It also did
not help that while she was dealing with responsibilities from work and
school, her father was retrenched from work while her mother was
diagnosed with ovarian cyst. Through those trying times, she never
faltered but became more determined than ever.
Crissy
MENDOZA
So whenever her students are fazed with difficulties, she shares with
them a philosophy of never letting the IMPOSSIBLE dishearten them and
instead rethinking it into I’M POSSIBLE. This, coupled with the power of
prayer and commitment to one’s decisions to finish your studies, is a sure
formula to personal success.
Crissy says that the joy of being able to make a difference in the students’
life is indescribable. One of her unforgettable students was a janitor who,
at the beginning of the term, had no idea how a computer worked. By the
end of the term, he not only knew how to use the computer but was also
excelling in class. It is in these moments that she knows that she is able to
affect her students’ lives for the better.
Adolf
ARAN III
Adolf can aptly stand for Achiever and Dynamic, One with the
Lasallian Faith.
When Adolf’s father left them, their family’s financial standing went
downhill. After graduating from a private Catholic high school, he
entered a state university that had considerably lower tuition fees.
Unfortunately, financial woes kept hounding him and kept him from
finishing his studies. He had almost given up on getting a college degree
until he found out about Benilde’s BASAP scholarship. He tried his luck
and was able to get in the program. Adolf says that being accepted in
the BASAP gave him a ray of hope. From then on, things started moving
up smoothly.
As a BSBA major in Marketing Management, he was consistently in the
dean’s list and later on even became the president of the DLS-CSB
Junior Marketing Association (JMA) and BASAP Batch Seven.
Multi-tasking seemed to be inherent in him. While he was
accomplishing scholastic duties, he was dabbling into marketing the
arts. He did promotions for Tanghalang Pilipino, Philippine Ballet
Theater, Dulaang UP, Miss Saigon and Rama at Sita among others.
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The most memorable integrated learning experience he had while he
was still a CDP student was when he was tapped to launch Absolut
Vodka Manila which coincided with his thesis term. With millions of
pesos entrusted to him, the launch became the talk of the town.
Now, Adolf is DLS-CSB’s JMA adviser and has held different positions:
vice president for sales and advertising at Concept1, a block timer in
Studio 23 that produced shows like The Good Life with Cory Quirino,
director for sales and marketing of the Out-Of-Home Digital Marketing
Division of Digipost Marketing Inc., and most recently, he was the vice
president for marketing of Iconnect, a software solutions provider
company. He is currently president of the Association of Marketing
Educators of the Philippines.
With all these achievements, he humbly credits God in all the
blessings he has been receiving. Like Crissy, he felt it necessary to
return the favor to the program by teaching. CDP let him pay the favor
forward by giving him more opportunities to do charity work. As
DLS-CSB alumni president, he inspired the project of collecting grocery
items as media noche goodie bags for the less fortunate. He is
grateful that CDP and DLS-CSB’s facilities and curriculum enabled him
to be creative, productive and spiritually whole.
Currently the academic adviser and chairperson of the program,
Robert knows the ins and outs of CDP even when he was a student of
BSBA major in Business Management. For him, being in the program
proved to be quite a unique experience. While tending to his academic
requirements, he would also be busy managing the business that he owns
– MVP Corporation, a food services supplier to the offices in the SGV
building in Makati which continues to do well.
Robert
ESPIRITU
The night school made Robert marvel at how mature and professional
his classmates were. It was typical for them to mingle and be friends
with professors beyond class. But once inside the classroom or in the
conduct of an academic activity, all do their best without the comfort or
fear of favoritism. Having industry practitioners as mentors, he was able
to widen his network of contacts which became very useful in developing
and expanding his business.
The camaraderie among all CDP students, whether scholars or paying
students, was inspirational to him. All were united in the desire to finish
their studies. When asked how the program was able to develop his
spirituality and character, he passionately shares that “CDP gave all of us
a second chance,” a chance to finish their studies and eventually opening
a lot of opportunities in the corporate world or entrepreneurship. There
are certain things that are often times being neglected by adults, but the
CDP reminded him the value of prayer, education and the need to keep
improving oneself.
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As a token of gratitude, he also teaches in the program. His teaching
career started when Bob Baylon, former director of CDP when it was
still with the School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPaCE),
requested him to teach after his graduation in 2005. Now, Robert
advises CDP students to keep two things in mind in order to survive:
learn to manage time properly and be courageous. Time management
is the key for one to attend to their responsibilities appropriately.
Courage, on the other hand, makes them unyielding to the problems
which could dishearten them to continue their studies.
Rynah
Ventura
Rynah has the classic Cinderella story except that instead of a Prince
Charming saving her from her woes, a solid education from CDP of
DLS-CSB ushered her into finding greener pastures. Completing BSBA
major in Business Management as a BASAP scholar is something she
considers a privilege. Her modest beginnings as a factory worker in a
plastic company did not hamper her aspiration of obtaining a college
degree. On the contrary, she was even motivated by it. Through fervent
prayer and with a strong desire to take action, she was able to study
through DLS-CSB’s night school program, was awarded best thesis, and
was able to pursue an MBA degree at the Ateneo Graduate School of
Business.
From being a proletariat, she rose from the ranks and now is a general
manager of a pharmaceutical distribution company. Not resting on
her laurels, she eventually was able to set up her own travel
agency business.
But like any fairy tale, before the happy ending, she first endured
several trials. As a CDP student and BASAP scholar, she had to go
through an entire month of living on a 3-hour-a-night sleep because
she had to work on her thesis while attending to her other work
commitments. Pressures from both obligations were highly taxing,
but Rynah thinks it was all worth it.
Now teaching in the College, she believes that her days as a student in
CDP would not be enlightening if not for the Benildean-Lasallian values
she took by heart. These include appreciating the uniqueness of every
individual, having a vision in life, and ensuring a sound mind, body,
and spirit.
Comparing herself to an ordinary stone which has been turned into
a diamond by the education she attained, she encourages the youth,
who are given the opportunity, to study and not waste their chances.
Because with a Lasallian education in their pocket and a proper attitude
and outlook in life, they can surely have an upper hand in writing their
own happy endings.
*The Center for Institutional Communications would like to thank Ms. Elena Yoto, CDP Guidance Councilor and Ms. Caryl Rabanal of the CDP Office for their assistance.
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H
LAFT:
Adult Formation in
the Fulfillment of the
Lasallian Mission
erbert Spencer opines that “education has for its object the formation of
character.” It is only when our character reflects what we learned that we
become truly educated.
Photo courtesy of the Center for Lasallian Ministry
Being part of the Lasallian Family, we are blessed
with avenues that allow us to grow spiritually. To
develop programs for the formation of other
members of the Lasallian family, the Lasallian
Animation Formation Team (LAFT) was formed. LAFT
started from the initiative of lay collaborators and
Brothers who lived as one community in the mid-
90s, guiding adult members of Lasallian institutions
in the Philippines. Originally, a program intended for
faculty members, it now includes staff, personnel
and administrators. LAFT is one of the units of the La
Salle Provincialate’s Lasallian Partners Office (LPO).
Here in DLS-CSB, LAFT is carried out by the Center for
Lasallian Ministry (CLM).
Giving formation programs to personnel ensures
that we are one in fulfillment of our mission as
Lasallians. Efforts in developing students and faculty
would not reap desirable results if other sectors are
not in synch with the Lasallian conviction.
The LAFT District sets up specific programs for
this ideal to come to life. After all, in the end, we are
all formators. These include:
The Lasallian Special Studies Institute (LSSI)
imparts the basic Lasallian knowledge meant for
future mentors. Delegates to this two-week program
come from all La Salle schools, including members
of the campus ministry and social action centers and
offices. Participants reflect, put into perspective and
application the life and teachings of St. John Baptist
de La Salle in their course of mentorship.
Return to Vaugirard (RTV) is participated in by
members of different sectors of La Salle schools,
from students to faculty, administrators and
personnel. RTV has always been held in La Salle
University in Ozamis. and De La Salle John Bosco
College in Bislig City, Surigao Del Sur. During the
first few years of the program, inputs from
participants and facilitators brought about its
continuous development. It is in this coming
together of members of the Philippine Lasallian
family that we are able to effectively reach out and
communicate our vision of creating a culture of
peace. Currently, it also serves as a means for
Lasallians, who are mostly Christians, understand
the plight of our Muslim brothers and sisters
in Mindanao.
For policy makers and administrators, middle
managers and alumni, the Lasallian Leadership
Formation Program (LLFP) imparts leadership
seminars on how to handle colleagues and
subordinates in the Lasallian way. Orientations on
how leaders are formed, how leading happens and
how important leadership is in answering
challenges in Lasallian education are given. The
concept of power is also discussed because it is an
essential factor in leading a group of people, and is
often the most easily abused.
All of these programs aim to realize a single goal
– to foster a deeper relationship with God and with
members of the Philippine Lasallian Family.
Ultimately, the development of Lasallian values
in the adult members of our community, from
the way we pray, act and relate to other people,
reflects our sincerity and commitment to our faith.
Adult formation programs remind us that we see
the Lord in each other, therefore the test on how
we live His message depends on how we treat
our neighbors.
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BE informed
BEnildeans!
Factoids on Staff and the Academic
Community’s Educational Pursuits.
Being a learner-centered institution, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde takes pride in having
administrative staff, support staff, and faculty members who are competitive and geared with
competencies brought about by their desire for life-long learning.
Aside from their college degrees, a good number of Benildean personnel and faculty are
keen on pursuing further education. Be it a diploma course, master’s or doctorate degree,
further formal education helps them serve the Benildean community better and become
more active in nation-building.
Administrative staff with master’s
degrees or have taken up units in
post-graduate education*
Support staff with master’s degrees
or have taken up units in postgraduate
education*
Administrative staff with postbaccalaureate
vocational/
certificate/diploma courses*
Support staff with postbaccalauereate
vocational/
certificate/diploma Courses*
1 2 3
Total number of staff and personnel
from the academic unit who have or
are pursuing doctorate degrees**
Personnel taking up training
and development in the School
of Professional and Continuing
Education (SPaCE)*
Total number of staff and personnel
from the academic unit who have or are
pursuing masteral degrees**
Personnel taking up Filipino Sign
Language (FSL) classes*
Personnel who are on
FSL Level 1*
Personnel who are on FSL
Level 2*
Personnel from CSB Hotel who are
taking FSL classes*
*Data from the Human Resource Department
**Data from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics based on 3rd Term 2009-2010
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Get to know the organizations and awardgiving
bodies that gave recognition to
extraordinary Benildeans!
Charlene Almarvez
Ford Supermodel of 2009
Supermodel of the World is an international modeling
competition by Ford Modeling Agency for young and
amateur models in search of new talent in the fashion
industry. The grand winner receives a modeling contract
worth $250,000.
Kirstie Elaine Yu
Alora SEA Games
The Southeast Asian Games is a biennial multi-sport event
participated in by countries in Southeast Asia. Games are
under regulation of the Southeast Asian Games Federation
and supervised by the International Olympic Committee and
the Olympic Council of Asia.
Carlito Camahalan Amalla
Bise-Chanselor sa Gawaing Mag-aaral
recognizes UP students who have exemplified outstanding
achievements in the various fields here and abroad.
Maria Sharon Arriola
University of Iceland and the Nordic House’s
International Conference on Language and the Arts
The conference includes discussions on how production,
interpretation and reception of the arts, are affected by
linguistic boarders. The University of Iceland is distinguished
for its research efforts and is internationally recognized for
their academic scientific works. The Nordic House is a cultural
institution in Reykjavik, Iceland which promotes cultural
linkages between Iceland and other Nordic countries by
hosting diverse programs and exhibitions.
2009 International Arts Journalism Institute
in the Visual Arts
The International Arts Journalism Institute in the Visual Arts is
a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts
(NEA) and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of
the U.S. Department of State. NEA chose 24 writers, editors,
and broadcast and online producers all over the world to
participate in writing workshops, lectures and museum visits
in the US.
Aviana Baladad, Marjorie Gamban Ofaga, Michelle Pompa
and David Matthew DL Tamayo
DLSU Campus Journalism Awards
The DLSU Campus Journalism Awards is organized by the
Students Publications Office of DLSU. It promotes excellence
in campus editorial writing, cartooning, photojournalism,
investigative reporting and other fields in journalism. The
competition is open to La Salle schools.
Jed Balsamo
World Stage Design 2010
World Stage Design is an international celebration of stage
design that includes digital and gallery style exhibitions and
takes place every four years. It is organized by the
International Organization of Scenographers, Technicians
and Architects of Theater (OISTAT).
Nelson Caliguia, Jr.
Animahenasyon Pinoy Animation Festival
Animahenasyon is an annual animation festival that
showcases the works of aspiring and professional animators in
the country.
Anthony Brian Cruz
ToyCon 2009
Toy Convention (ToyCon) aims to promote interest in the
preservation of different types of comics, toys, movies,
animation, games. It also features competitions on toy design,
diorama and cosplay among others.
Erica Cruz
Cinemanila Machinima Film Festival
Machinima is Cinemanila International Film Festival’s new
component in the filmmaking process that uses popular
videogames in the production of short films and music videos.
Timothy Dacanay
UP Open University Chancellor’s Medal
The UP Chancellor’s Medal is given to the MA graduate with the
highest general weighted average.
Earl Francis De Veyra
Gawad Urian
The Gawad Urian is an annual award-giving body for film in the
Philippines. it was started in 1977 by the Manunuri ng
Pelikulang Pilipino to recognize of Filipino excellence in the field
of filmmaking.
Trenth Nathan Diao, Juan Carlo Dela Cruz, John Christian San
Pedro and Emil Jerico Tan
Goldilocks Intercollegiate Cake Decorating Competition
The Intercollegiate Cake Decorating Competition is an annual
competition among hotel and restaurant management and
culinary students organized by Goldilocks, one of the leading
bakeries in the country.
DLS-CSB Pep Squad, Blazers Football Team, Tennis Team, DLS-
CSB Taekwondo Team
National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) is athletics oldest association in the country that has nine
member colleges. It features eleven sports events, with male and
female divisions in some of the events.
DLS-CSB Table Tennis Team
Andro Cup
The Andro Cup is organized by the Table Tennis Association of
North District (TATAND) and aims to promote table tennis as a
sport in the country. It also promotes the sport as a means to
acquire college scholarships for talented students.
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Patrick Frias
Gawad Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo
Gawad Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo: Parangal sa Natatanging
Rebolusyonaryong Caviteño is the most distinguished award
given by the provincial government of Cavite with criteria based
on the five unique traits embodied in the Cavite brand: historical,
progressive, globally-competitive, service-oriented and visionary.
Alex Fua, Andrew Garrido, Isaiah Ortega and
Jocen Villongco
Flavors Magazine Culinary Challenge 2010
The 2010 Flavors Magazine Culinary Challenge is an inter-school
cooking competition organized by Flavors Magazine.
Peachy Juban
Food & Hotel Asia
Food & Hotel Asia is one of Asia’s largest international food and
hospitality trade exhibition and conference and also hosts culinary,
pastry and bartending competitions.
Asia’s 1st Culinary Cup
Asia’s 1st Culinary Cup is the first international culinary
convention and competition among food and beverage industry
professionals around the world. It was held at the Siam Paragon
Mall at Bangkok, Thailand on September 1-5, 2009.
Romalito Mallari PMPC Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual awards organized by the Philippine
Movie Press Club which distinguishes excellent performances in
the TV and movie industry.
Pabelle Manikan
2010 Haute Auteur Silent Video Competition
The 2010 Haute Auteur is a short film competition launched by
UP Cineastes Studio to encourage film enthusiasts to develop
their talents in filmmaking. It also provides a venue for
filmmakers to widen their audience reach.
Benjamin Marasigan
CHIMES
The Lorenzo M. Tañada CHIMES Award is given to school
employees who exemplify Lasallian identity in carrying out their
job functions; such as the spirit of faith, zeal for service, and
communion in mission.
Carlo Martin Mecate
2009 Interior Design Board Exams
Licensing board exams are given by the Professional
Regulation Commission ensuring high quality graduates and
practitioner in the field of Interior design.
Sir Raminad Ong
TGI Friday’s World Bartender Championship
The World Bartender Championship of TGI Friday’s began in the
late 80s as a challenge between bartenders and has grown into
a full representation of the T.G.I. Friday’s in the International
Bartending competitions around the world.
Nobel Polinag, Gian Carlo Torres, Marion James Pilande and
Luigi Dollosa
Microsoft Imagine Cup
The Imagine Cup is a premier technology competition organized
by Microsoft and is open to all students around the world.
Vincent Paul Padilla
Philippine Art Awards
The Philippine Art Awards is a visual arts competition for
emerging and contemporary Filipino artists. It aims to support
the development of Philippine contemporary art and nurture
the talent of today’s artists.
Lord Leomer Pomperada
Philippine Association of Campus Student Advisers (PACSA)
Essay Writing Contest
His annual regional writing competition joined by students
from different colleges and universities aimed to develop
campus journalism excellence, leadership and campus advising.
Robert Robang
CHED Technical Panel for Real Estate Service Management
The Commission on Higher Education Technical Panel for Real
Estate Service provides advice related to plans, policies,
strategies and curriculums of Business, Real Estate and
Management courses. Members and the Board of the panel
are appointed by the Philippine Regulations Commissions.
San Benildo Romancon Dance Company
7th Mindanao Modern Dance Competition
The Mindanao Modern Dance Competition is organized by the
Provincial Government of South Cotabato and the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as part of the
T’nalak Festival. It features dance companies representing
different regions from all over the country.
SDEAS
Go Negosyo Youth Entrepreneurship Enablers
Go Negosyo’s “Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs” and
“Entrepreneurship Enablers” awards recognize young Filipino
entrepreneurs, individuals or institutions that push
forentrepreneurial change in the nation by bringing together
all key stakeholders and enablers of different
entrepreneurship programs.
Gino Santos
DLSU Indie Un-Film 2010
Presented by the DLSU’s Green Media Group in
cooperation with Cultural Arts Office, DLSU Indie Un-Film
2010 is a competition for all enrolled college students in the
country for documentary, feature and music video brilliance.
Easter S. Villanueva, Kyle Omar Viola, and the DLS-CSB
Model United Nations of the Far West Team
Model United Nations
The Model united Nations is an academic simulation of the
United Nations where students take on roles as diplomats and
participate in mock-up sessions of intergovernmental
organizations which include debating, investigating
international issues and developing solutions to
world problems.
David Laurence A. Villegas
Colegio de San Juan de Letran Interschool
Digital Arts Competition
The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Interschool Digital Arts
Competition promotes the use of digital arts while
championing the environment.
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