The Bedan Electoral Committee (BELCOM) has reaffirmed its exclusive jurisdiction over the Bedista-wide Elections for A.Y 2026-2027, asserting the Committee’s non-recognition of what it describes as “unauthorized parallel electoral processes,” upon the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)’s creation of an ad hoc committee.
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BELCOM announces official candidates for 2026 Boto Beda Elections
LAST April 6, the Bedan Electoral Committee (BELCOM) announced the list of candidates running for both the Student Executive Council (SEC) and select co-curricular organizations with the new unified electoral process in place.
SBCA Engineering Programs Gain CHED Recognition
ATTAINING a significant milestone, the SBCA’s School of Engineering and Technology (SET) has reached a pivotal achievement, as three of its engineering programs — Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Industrial Engineering — were officially granted government recognition by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), already in effect in for this academic year.
BELCOM’s Push for a Unified Student Democracy
IN a move to drive student apathy down and redefine student governance in the Tertiary Schools, the Bedan Electoral Committee (BELCOM) has officially introduced a tertiary-wide elections system, integrating the Student Executive Council (SEC) and co-curricular organizations under a unified electoral process.
Faculty from various colleges present research at CotS Conference
THE Consortium of the South (CotS) Research Committee for Faculty held its 2nd International Faculty Research Conference at Tugade Auditorium on March 7, bringing together faculty members from various colleges to share their latest studies and insights.
PH oil price surge amidst the US-Israel war against Iran
FILIPINO motorists and commuters face steep fuel price hikes next week, with fuel prices expected to surge by nearly P2 per liter this week, as the US-Israel war against Iran drives global oil prices higher, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.
ICC ends confirmation hearing on Duterte case
THE confimarion hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte concluded on Feb. 27, 2026, in The Hague, marking the end of a four-day examination of evidence and legal arguments that will determine whether the case proceeds to trial.
Marcoleta pronounces Carpio Guilty of Treason, WPS Debate in Talks
“I pronounce you guilty of treason already,” was what Sen. Rodante Marcoleta said to retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio last Feb. 17, claiming that the senator no longer needed to file a treason case against him since he was “guilty already.”
JBES holds seminar on the future of Engineering designs
“AS future Bedan engineers, the world is rapidly revolving as well as the role of engineers. How we think, create, and solve problems makes it easier,” these were the words of Prof. Precy Baluarte, Prefect of Student Activities, during her opening remarks in a seminar organized by the Junior Bedan Engineering Society (JBES) last Feb. 10 at the Rosendo Herrera Hall.
Rotaract Club of SBCA swears in new officers and members
MARKING a new chapter of leadership and training, the Rotaract Club of SBCA held its Handover and Introduction Ceremony last Jan. 30 at the Rosendo Herrera Hall to present its newly appointed officers and members.