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[M]ULAT: Mag-ulat at Magmulat returns for its third year, promising deep discussions of current sociopolitical issues in light of recent controversies surrounding government agencies such as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This year’s forum will focus on what the Filipino people have been asking of their government: transparency and accountability. THE BEDAN HERALD’s third installment of [M]ulat will be held this Friday, Nov. 7, at the Manny Reyes Hall.

CARRYING the theme “Cantonan Na!” the Bedan Entrepreneurs Society (BES) launched its General Assembly for the academic year last Oct. 21 at the Manny Reyes Hall. On stage, various flavors of Lucky Me! pancit cantons were stacked, accompanied by their hosts and moderator wearing chef hats.

APPLAUDING the recent success of the new Bedan Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and board takers of the May 2025 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE), the
SBCA Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) holds this year’s Testimonial Dinner to highlight the stories and struggles behind the sought-after CPA title. With the theme “Forged by Fire, A Celebration of Triumph,” the dinner was held last Oct. 18 at the Manny Reyes Hall.

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.

“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.

“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.

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.

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.

“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.