Perspective July 2024

Notable Stories From July 2024

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Mcaine Carlos: MMA Graduate with a Multitude of Gratitude
Rizza Navarro: To Garner a Culinary Caliber Like No Other
Benilde’s Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies in ASEAN University Network’s Spotlight
Benilde PRIME: Strengthening Disaster Preparedness Across Communities
Benilde and UPNVJ Seal Partnership for Collaboration and Exchange
WATCH: Maria Ressa's Speech at DLS-CSB Commencement Exercises
LOOK: Blessing of the New Vatel Restaurant
Updates on Benildean Operation Sagip: Bagyong Carina
Admission Calendar Updates
In Case You Missed It
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Mcaine Carlos: MMA Graduate with a Multitude of Gratitude

Mcaine Andre Carlos, a Multimedia Arts graduate from Benilde, celebrated his achievements as Summa Cum Laude and recipient of the Saint Benilde Romançon Award at the Commencement Exercises on July 27, 2024, attributing his success to his education and involvement in student organizations at the College.

Rizza Navarro: To Garner a Culinary Caliber Like No Other

Rizza Vanessa Navarro, who graduated summa cum laude from Benilde’s BS-HRIM program with a major in Culinary Arts, credits her success to hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, participation in competitions, and support from her professors and family.

Benilde’s Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies in ASEAN University Network’s Spotlight

In preparation for the 393rd AUN-QA Programme Assessment from June 18-20, 2024, Benilde’s Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies (BAPDST) program showcased its commitment to educational accessibility and inclusion through detailed presentations and discussions on Deaf awareness, effective communication methods, and the importance of interpreters, highlighting its dedication to improving inclusive education.

Benilde PRIME: Strengthening Disaster Preparedness Across Communities

Benilde PRIME, a week-long event held from July 1 to 5, 2024, aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness across the Benildean Community, featured seminars and workshops on fire prevention, cybercrime emergency prevention, and earthquake preparedness, in collaboration with key organizations like the Bureau of Fire Protection, MMDA, MDRRMO, and the Philippine Red Cross.

Benilde and UPNVJ Seal Partnership for Collaboration and Exchange

On July 23, 2024, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta (UPNVJ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a five-year partnership focusing on student and staff exchanges, collaborative research, joint seminars, and other academic collaborations.

WATCH: Maria Ressa's Speech at DLS-CSB Commencement Exercises

Rappler CEO and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa delivers her commencement speech to graduating students from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde at the Philippine International Convention Center on Saturday, July 27.

LOOK: Blessing of the New Vatel Restaurant

The new Vatel Restaurant, situated on the Ground Floor of The Atrium@Benilde Campus, was officially blessed on June 27, 2024. The event was attended by key administrators including Brother President Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC, Vice Chancellor for Academics Mr. Angelo Lacson, and SHRIM Dean Ms. Marie Castro as well as other Benildean Associates. Vatel Restaurant is set to open to the public in 2025.

Updates on Benildean Operation Sagip: Bagyong Carina

Benilde Center for Social Action (CSA) posted on their Facebook page that as of August 1 that the Benildean Operation Sagip (BOS) has distributed 3,051 relief packs, engaged 21 barangay partners and 25 institutional partners, and involved 65 volunteers in the BOS: Bagyong Carina Relief Drive.

In an effort to strengthen the relief and donation drive of the College, the Benildean Operation Sagip (BOS) was launched by the Office of the Vice President for Lasallian Mission and Student Life (formerly known as OVCLMSL) in 2013 and is currently managed by CSA. BOS started as a donation drive to provide relief for communities affected by the torrential downpour of Habagat and Typhoon Yolanda. Since its launch, BOS has been active in organizing support initiatives and engaging various organizations within and outside the College.

BOS is accepting cash donations via GCash. Donors are requested to kindly email a copy of their proof of donation to social.action@benilde.edu.ph to ensure proper tracking and acknowledgment.

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Applicants who have confirmed their slot may proceed to the enrollment process by following the enrollment guidelines.

You may find the enrollment procedures on this link: tinyurl.com/benilde20242025admissions

Applicants who need further assistance may file a ticket at https://helpdesk.benilde.edu.ph.

In Case You Missed It

Center for Learning Resources (CLR)
- CLR informs the Community that we now have access to MIT Press Direct eBook Collection. Steps on how to access the eBook Collection can be found via this link: https://clr-answers.benilde.edu.ph/faq/275651.
- CLR unveils a groundbreaking initiative: the Material Resources Hub (MRH), brought to you by the School of Environment and Design, Center for Learning Resources, Hub of Innovation for Inclusion, Center for Intellectual Property Management and Center for Partnership Advancement. You may reserve now at https://clr.benilde.edu.ph/spaces/materialresourceshub.
Center for Educational Technology (CET)
- We’re excited to announce the Benilde Open Online Course (BOOC) and the BOOCGrant, brought to you by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics, through the CET. Key Dates: New Application Deadline: July 10 (Wednesday) and Online Course Submission: August 16 (Friday). For interested applicants, please click this link to the BOOCGrant process flow.
Office of the Institutional Effectiveness and Research (OIER)
- Enhance our Cafeteria and Store Service by scanning the QR Code available on each cafeteria table. Share your feedback directly, whether you are dining in or grabbing a take-out or at your convenience – anytime, anywhere, and on any day. Please fill out the accessible google form.
Center for Student Life – Student Involvement Unit – COMELEC (CSL-SIU-COMELEC)
- Students are invited by the Benilde COMELEC on August 1 at the Duerr Hall Auditorium, Taft Campus for Sigaw ng Pagbabago, Boto Benildiyano! Miting de Avance. Walk-ins are allowed. The Benilde COMELEC also invites the Benildean Community to read Resolution no. 2324-06.
Benilde Well-Being Center (BWC)
- The aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm “Carina” may have had an adverse effect on your mental health. If you need counseling, you may reach out to bwc@benilde.edu.ph. To avail of the counseling service, you may click the following links: for personal counseling and for referral. We are open from Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; 1:00 to 6:00 PM.
People Organization and Development Office (PODO)
- Job Opportunities – Internal Hiring: To apply or know more about other opportunities, please visit this link.
Center for Social Action (CSA)
- Are you a Transferee Student who had completed their NSTP-1 and NSTP-2 in their previous school? Are you an International Student? If so, then you are REQUIRED to register for the Community Service Program (CSP) of the Center for Social Action. The Online Registration for the CSP will be from July 22 – August 31, 2024 only. The Online Registration for the Community Service Program (CSP) is now OPEN. You may access the online registration form using your Benilde Mail through this link: bit.ly/CSRegistration-T1.
- CSA is calling on the Benildean community for cash donations to families and communities affected by Typhoon #CarinaPH. Donations will be given to CSA’s Kapitbahayan Partners. You can send your cash donations via GCash or bank transfer. To ensure proper tracking and acknowledgment, please email a copy of your proof of donation to social.action@benilde.edu.ph.
- Thank you to the Benildean community and the people who supported the #BenildeanOperationSagip: Bagyong Carina. As of 28 July 2024, we have collected a total of Php 64,434.19 monetary donation. Special thanks to Benildean Parents in Action (BePIA) for donating Php 20,000 in support of our BOS efforts.
Office of the Vice President for Finance (OVPF)
- As we approach the end of the College’s Fiscal Year, everyone is reminded that the current year’s budget will cover expenses incurred, goods delivered, and services rendered only until August 31, 2024. This is in accordance with the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards and Philippine Auditing Standards of accrual. Requests not delivered or completed up to August 31 will be cancelled. All end-users need to check with the Center for Procurement for the status of their MRFs. End-users will require to reprocess all undelivered requests and shall be charged to the incoming fiscal year’s budget. Additionally, please submit all supporting documents to Finance Office on or before September 13. For submissions beyond September 13, the request will be charged to AY 2024-2025 budget.
School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPaCE)
- Everyone is encouraged to join SPaCE’s upcoming programs for August 2024.
School of Arts, Culture, and Performance (SACP)
- The Theater Arts Program invites you to the “FUENTE OVEJUNA” on July 29-31, 6:00 PM at the 5/F D+AC Theater | July 31 to August 1-3, 2024, 1:00 and 6:00 PM at the 5/F D+AC Theater | August 2 – GALA SHOW, 6:00 PM at the 5/F D+AC Theater.
- The Fine Arts in Culture-Based Arts Program and the Creative Industries Management Program invites everyone to TO TRANSFIGURE: A Benilde Fine Arts Program Exhibition on July 20-August 4 at the Pinkhouse Studio & Spaces.
- The Fine Arts in Culture-Based Arts Program and the Creative Industries Management Program sends their invitation to “TO SEE THE WORLD IN A GRAIN OF SAND”, A Benilde Fine Arts Program Exhibition August 3-17 at the Fundacion Sanso
School of Environment and Design (SED)
- The School of Environment and Design – Industrial Design Program in collaboration with the Benilde Center for Institutional Communications presents “SIGMA Social Media Communications: Capacity Building Workshop on Social Media Management” on August 2, 12:30pm-2:30pm at the 8/F CLR Commons, D+A Campus. Register here. Limited Slots only.
Office of the Registrar (RO)
- As we approach the end of the term, please be reminded reminded of the schedules: • August 13 – Start of online access to grades encoding. • August 13-20 – Final Exams and Grade Consultations. • August 13- September 11 – Final grades will be available to students for viewing at http://apps.benilde.edu.ph/sis/. • August 22 – Deadline for submission of grades online; end of online access to grades encoding (http://grades.benilde.edu.ph) • August 23 at 5:00 PM – Deadline for submission of the printed copies of FGS with live signature and class records to RO. Encoding of grades is available at http://grades.benilde.edu.ph using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer; records may be accessed inside and outside the Benilde campuses.
Office of the Vice President for Administration (OVPA-CBEL)
- As we celebrate Lasallian Earth Day in August, let’s dedicate more time to appreciating creation and reflecting on the beautiful gifts from God. This month, let’s also show our support for the upcoming environmental events and the recycling initiatives at the College. Think about donating your recyclable materials by bringing them to the respective campus drop-off points. To date, we have collected 24,726.50 kilograms of recyclables, equivalent to Php 78,730.00. This contribution will benefit the College scholarship program. We encourage everyone interested in supporting the welfare of campus stray cats by donating cat food. Your donations help keep these cats happy and healthy.
School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (SHRIM)
- Join the SHRIM Graduate Programs in its 11th Research Colloquium with the theme “Exploration through Experience: Insights in Qualitative Inquiry” on Saturday, August 3, 9:00-12:00 PM via Zoom Web Conferencing. Learn from our esteemed expert speakers about qualitative method research design, NVivo coding, and other advanced AI tools and leading research software. LIMITED slots only. Pre-registration is required through this link https://forms.gle/rQk6ZRGKHU3VTudF7.
Office of the Vice President for Finance (OVPF)
- Catch “Brocka X Bernal,” the first ever Benilde produced film to be shown in Cinemalaya! It will be shown on August 8, 2pm at Cinema 2 of Ayala Malls Manila Bay. Tickets can be purchased through SureSeats.