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IN celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Rizal Law, also known as Republic Act No. 1425, the Rizal Development and Heritage Center Foundation held “Padayon sa Pagbabago,” a three-day forum anchored on the theme “Transforming systems in the Philippines through education,” from Jan. 22 to 24, 2026, at the Asian Institute of Management conference center in Makati City. The event was organized in partnership with The Rizal Academy for Innovation and Leadership (TRAIL) and the U-School.

LAST Jan. 23, graduating students of SBCA attended a seminar on Labor Education for Graduating Students at the Multi-purpose Hall (MPH), aimed to equip them with the necessary knowledge regarding their labor rights and the role of the government agencies before entering the workforce.

MORE than 200 campus journalists from 25 schools and student publications gathered at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) last Jan.13 and14 for the 27th Inkblots Journalism Fellowship, a two-day conference that put the campus press under scrutiny as a public watchdog and as a training ground for accountability.

STUDENTS, faculty, alumni, and members of the community gathered at San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) for the third day of the Sto. Niño celebration. The event brought together participants from Basic Education, High School, Technical High School, and the Tertiary and Graduate Schools for activities highlighting culture, sports, and religious devotion.

THE SBCA community continued to celebrate the Pista ng Sto. Niño on its second day, with students, teachers, and families filling the campus for a lineup of activities.

THE Bedan community gathered as the Pista ng Sto. Niño 2026 officially opened last Jan. 15, marking the start of a series of days filled with faith, activities, and performances involving the various departments and schools of the College.

LAST Jan. 14, the SBCA’s Tertiary Schools gathered for the 6th Novena Mass in preparation for the Feast of Sto. Niño. Fr. Ephraem Ma. Molina, OSB, presided over the celebration, followed by a procession and Eucharistic Adoration.

ORGANIZED by the Student Executive Council (SEC), the pre-pageant for Mr. and Ms. San Beda (MMSB) 2026 was held last Jan. 14, at the St. Maur Auditorium, highlighting student identity, cultural pride, and Bedan talent with the theme “World-Class Gandang Bedista.”

THE San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) successfully conducted its One-Stop Enrollment last Jan. 7 to 9, streamlining processes for tertiary students ahead of the new term. Through the initiative, students completed academic advising, subject enlisting, and other enrollment requirements in a single setting, aimed to make enrollment more efficient and accessible by centralizing essential services in one venue.

LAST Jan. 7, the Supreme Court announced the Bar topnotchers and passers for the 2025 Bar Examinations at the Supreme Court courtyard along Padre Faura Street, Manila. After enduring several grueling years in law school, the day that every person who aspires to place the title “Atty.” before their name had finally arrived — marking the culmination of years of sacrifice, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to the legal profession.