LAST Oct. 11, the Memorandum of Agreement signifying the continued partnership between San Beda College Alabang and Communities Organized for Resource Allocation (CORA) was signed by Prof. Carlo Tinio, NSTP Coordinator, and Antoinette Taus, actress and founder of CORA, along with SBCA Rotaract Executive President, Therese Yap (IV-BSBA-FM), who is working part-time on CORA, serving as witness. The agreement not only impacts SBCA but also the student organizations on campus, such as Rotaract, as it moves forward to future projects where it involves CORA.
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Muntinlupa Mayor Biazon leads oath-taking of 16 student organizations
“True leadership is service that leaves a mark,” these were the words expressed by Muntinlupa City Mayor Rozzano “Ruffy” Biazon last Oct. 13 at the Rosendo Herrera Hall, as he gave a talk on leadership and administered the oath-taking of various co-curricular and extra-curricular organizations of the College.
Unity in Diversity celebrated in SBCA’s Model United Nations
“HISTORY shows that embracing diversity and common values has often been the foundation of lasting peace, inspiring hope for a more united future,” Rev. Fr. Gerardo Ma. D. De Villa, OSB spoke in his opening remarks for the SBCA Model United Nations IV (MUN), exemplifying the heart of the event, harmony between nations. The MUN is a three-day yearly event where student delegates simulate diplomacy between nations through debates and discussions to create solutions to prevailing issues. This year’s MUN was held last Oct. 6-8.
Myriad earthquakes devastate the country, leaving dead and displacing thousands
THE first major earthquake to hit the city after the Bohol Earthquake last 2013 and the country’s deadliest for over a decade, the 6.9 earthquake was felt in Cebu City last Sept. 30, toppling buildings, forcing families from their homes, leaving dead and injuring more in its wake.
Integration 2025: Sa Mundo ng Pelikula, Bedista ang Bida
THE Student Executive Council (SEC) held its much-anticipated event for the first semester, Integration 2025, with the theme “Pelikulang Pinoy, Bida ang Bedista,” held last Oct. 11, at the Fr. Bellarmine Baltasar Gymnasium, which perfectly captured the Filipino storytelling, creativity, and solidarity of the Bedan Community.
PRC releases RPM and RPSY licensure results, Medina ranks 9th
THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the official results of the September 2025 Psychologists and Psychometricians Licensure Examination last Oct. 2 with SBCA celebrating the success of 39 board examination passers out of 43 takers. Francesca Medina, batch 2024, ranked ninth in the examination.
Filipinos Flood the Streets in Anti-Corruption Rallies
“IKULONG na ‘yan mga kurakot!” is the continuous chant of students, journalists, workers, religious groups, and artists—almost 100,000 citizens of the Philippines all around the country. Sept. 21 no longer only commemorates the anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law but also represents the thousands of Filipinos demanding political accountability.
Bedans Face Midterms after Early Semester Challenges
WITH the first months of school behind and midterm exams fast approaching, Bedan students from different year levels reflect on their early experiences and share how they are preparing for the challenges ahead.
BES launches B’ESSENTIALS, forms a movement beyond the marketplace
OPEN to buy, sell, and trade everyday essentials are offered in the newly launched B’ESSENTIALS by the Bedan Entrepreneur Society (BES). Every purchase counts and helps support student entrepreneurs and their growing business.
Demolitions in Muntinlupa, leave residents displaced and nowhere to stay
LAST Sept. 8, demolishers of Ayala Steel Manufacturing Co. Inc. arrived to uproot the lives of the homeless taking refuge in the Immaculate Concepcion Compound (ICC) in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City. Chaos erupts as the demolition began, and after residents protest against the demolition, tension ran high as the demolishers quickly turn violent. Despite pressure from the media and questions of rights violation, the demolition continued on the ICC Compound.