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“TO love is to do the greatest and most powerful thing there is,” Aldric Rafael S. De Leon said, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a magna cum laude graduate, during his Address of Thanks in the 2023 Commencement Exercises of the San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) last July 14 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

IN his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 24, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said that the government has “renewed hope” in providing the best for students as learning recovery will be at the forefront of the education agenda.

LAST July 12, San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) commemorated its Golden Jubilee with the theme, “Animo 50: Roaring Through The Years.” The much-anticipated event was expected to be filled with live performances from Bedan Talents, Lola Amour, Sunkissed Lola, and Zack Tabudlo. However, what could have been a proper and remarkable conclusion to the celebration turned out to be the cause of uproar and negative feedback from the Bedan community.

To increase student awareness of the dangers of illegal drugs, smoking, and hazing, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) organized a two-day seminar from April 11-12, 2023, at the Multi-Purpose Hall.

Alexandra Anadon (IV-BSBA-MM), former president of the Student Executive Council (SEC), encouraged members of the Junior Bedan Marketing Association (JBMA) during the annual Congress to face life obstacles as a learning experience.

Timely issues on mental health, depression, and self-care were highlighted at the Bedan Psychological Society (BPS) event with the theme: “Fire Within: Psych Week 2023,” held last March 25-27, 2023.

THE Batch 2023 takers achieved an outstanding feat during the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). Graduates who took the examination from the College successfully passed, garnering a 100% passing rate as the results were announced last May 19.

THE Bedan Electoral Committee (BELCOM) announced the long-awaited election results for the Student Executive Council (SEC) A.Y ‘23-’24 last June 16. Initially, the voting period, conducted online via Zoom, was held from May 29 to June 2. However, it was extended up until June 5 and again adjusted up until June 6 due to technical issues.

IN CELEBRATION of the 50th Year Anniversary of San Beda College Alabang (SBCA), the “Bene Beda Balik-Saya: Isang Pasasalamat” concert was held to honor the alumni and retirees for their years of service within the institution. Featuring one of the Philippines’ renowned chorale groups, the University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) certainly made Oct. 15 a night to remember.

STUDENTS, faculty and staff of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) celebrated the return of face-to-face integration held at the SBCA football field last December 2, 2022. Students from Psychology and Education won in the Battle Cry competition, while their counterparts from the Legal Management took home the championship for the performance competition.