Notable Stories from March 2024
Benildeans First to Square Up for Cybersecurity
In the rapidly evolving technology landscape, cybersecurity is the fortress guarding against digital threats. Recognizing the critical importance of this field, De La Salle-College Saint Benilde has pioneered the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program, setting new standards for cybersecurity education in the Philippines.
ETEEAP: A Sound Plan for Experienced Musicians and Producers
Breaking away from the conventional admission process, which involves the submission of academic credentials, the ETEEAP Program for Music Production prioritizes the acknowledgment of skills and knowledge acquired through practical industry experience. This approach gives working professionals the opportunity to expedite their degree without committing to full-time attendance in traditional classes.
EDCOM 2 partners with Benilde, Metrobank Foundation, and The Asia Foundation for education reform
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) cemented partnerships with the Metrobank Foundation, The Asia Foundation (TAF), and the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), today in a signing ceremony held at University of the Philippines BGC.
Production Design Professionals Take Center Stage In ETEEAP
In a brightly lit room full of drafting boards, Production Design Program chairperson Ma. Ellawyn Cruz sat down for an insightful interview about the College’s distinctive Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) for Production Design.
Women of Innovation and Empowerment: Being the Change You Want to See
In commemorating Women’s Month and the upcoming World IP Day, Benilde’s Center for Intellectual Property Management invited ten accomplished Benildean alumnae from diverse fields to a panel discussion entitled “Benilde Women Changemakers: Pioneering Sustainable Futures through Creativity, Innovation, and IP” on March 12, 2024.
Walking the Talk in Inclusive Leadership
One of the College’s most talked-about events, “Inclusive Leadership: Quo Vadis? Bridging Divides and Creating History,” headlined by Dr. Ambeth Ocampo and Former Vice President Atty. Leni Robredo and organized by the School of Multidisciplinary Studies (SMS), was held at the Design+Arts Theater on March 22.
From STEM to Multimedia Arts: A Choice Made with Passion and Resilience
We are the sum of our experiences, including the decisions in pivotal moments. “I’m going to be completely honest. It wasn’t my first choice,” admits Jose Romualdo F. Babao, reflecting on his decision to pursue Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts at Benilde. “My first choice was actually from a different school in a completely different field.”
An Experience Like No Other Through Growth, Purpose, and Global Citizenship
Sabrina Iris A. Don, graduating summa cum laude and the top of her batch with a degree in AB Diplomacy and International Affairs, reflects on years past. “I do not recognize the person I was four years ago,” she acknowledges. “Benilde brought out that potential. It shaped me through the difficult times I also got through.”
Revolutionizing Document Management in Benilde
Last March 18, the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde community members gathered at the Augusto-Rosario Gonzalez Theater at the Document Management Suite (DMS) relaunch organized by the Center for Project Management Services.
Photos courtesy of CLR Audio-Visual Services Unit
Unveiling the Path to Strategic Excellence
The Benilde Mid-Year Performance Review for AY 2023-2024 was held last March 21 from 2-4 pm at Gonzalez Theater, Taft Campus, and via Zoom. Organized by the Center for Institutional Planning (CIP) and hosted by Ms. Angeli Villamor together with Ms. Diane Wong-Ilagan, both CIP Planning Officers, the afternoon centered on the five SI team leaders who shared and reported the implementation of their plans from September 2023 to February 2024. The presentation was led by Mr. Angelo Lacson, Vice Chancellor for Academics, for SI Academics; Mr. Levi Albania, Dean, Student Life, for SI Lasallian Formation; Mr. Benhur Ong, Chancellor, for SI Marketing; Mr. Jose Albert Llamas, Vice President for Innovation, for SI Digital Transformation; and Mr. Juan Ramon Odulio, Vice President for Administration, for SI Resource Management. The summary of their reports follows.
The objective for SI Academics by AY 2025-2026 is to implement an expanded educational framework through enhanced curricula, strong faculty tradition, and optimized learning spaces. Under the measures of SI Academics, (1) curriculum was revised and co-curricular activities redesigned, with plans for laboratory development and faculty pool strengthening; (2) initiatives are underway for full and short distance-learning programs, ladderized programs, and additional deputized programs; (3) efforts are made in increasing faculty engagement in research, fostering collaboration, and identifying potential grant-giving bodies; (4) programs passed recent accreditations, autonomous application submitted, awaiting AUN accreditation confirmation; and (5) meetings held with potential international partners, exploring opportunities for collaboration within the La Salle network.
“We’ve already accomplished our goal of redesigning and resuming 75% of co-curricular and extracurricular activities,” Mr. Lacson announced. The upcoming Brother Andrew Gonzalez Industry Academia Conference further underscores the institution’s dedication to fostering industry-academia collaboration.
Central to SI Academics is the strengthening of the faculty pool and the optimization of school facilities. Mr. Lacson emphasized the importance of institutional faculty development programs and the creation of three-year laboratory development plans. The Annual Faculty and Associates Recognition Program reflects the institution’s commitment to honoring our educators’ contributions. In addition, Mr. Lacson highlighted the institution’s progress in AI integration, developing an AI usage policy, and ongoing training sessions. Furthermore, compliance with minimum standards for BigSky usage ensures readiness for any learning modality. Celebrating successes, Mr. Lacson also announced the passing of all seven programs undergoing accreditation. For SI Academics: 20 milestones have already been completed.
SI Lasallian Formation aims to implement two program components for all students across all academic programs by the 2025-2026 academic year and evaluate all five program components under the Lasallian Adult Formation Program by the current academic year. For student programs, two new co-curricular programs, CSB Serve and CSB Well, are being developed for all students, with an additional program, CSB Lead, targeting aspiring student leaders. Five modules are being developed for CSB Lead, with only one module remaining in development. Modules for CSB Serve and CSB Well were delayed, with a target completion date set for the third week of April. For the Lasallian Adult Formation Program, seven units within the college are collaborating on developing formation programs; two formation programs for administrators have been developed and implemented, with plans for three more to be implemented by the end of the academic year. “There are actually seven units in the college that are working together in developing this formation program,” Mr. Albania shared.
Challenges include module development for student programs, and formation programs faced delays, impacting the initiative’s timeline. As of the presentation, certain milestones had yet to be achieved within the expected timeframe.
SI Marketing’s primary objective is to achieve a 50% increase in entry enrollment by the academic years 2025-2026, compared to the baseline of 1,600 students two years prior. A target of increasing frosh enrollment by 30% over the next two years was set, aiming for modest post-pandemic growth. The College surpassed its enrollment targets, achieving a remarkable 70% increase in frosh enrollment compared to the baseline.
The addition of five new programs for ETEEAP, including Music Production, Dance, and Information Systems, showcases the Institution’s commitment to program diversification and meeting industry demands. Despite ongoing challenges, the College has made significant progress toward achieving its revenue targets. While efforts to increase application numbers have been successful, there is a need to improve the conversion rate from application to enrollment, which saw a decrease from last year. Increasing visibility across all program areas, including Benilde Manila, Benilde Antipolo, Senior High School, and the graduate programs, is crucial to sustaining enrollment growth. Furthermore, targeting Filipino students in the Middle East through regional campaigns and partnerships with overseas schools presents an opportunity for further expansion, and leveraging social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn for targeted marketing campaigns and content creation is essential to reach a wider audience.
As of a recent update, there are around 4,600+ frosh applicants for Benilde Manila, 180+ frosh applicants for Benilde Antipolo, and 400+ applicants for Benilde Senior High School, with 176 face-to-face meetings and 18 online career talks being conducted as of February 2024. 11 milestones under SI Marketing have already been completed. “We’ve achieved what we set out to do,” Mr. Ong said. Future Strategies for SI Marketing include (1) improving website features and incorporating virtual tour platforms to enhance user experience and showcase campus facilities; (2) implementing online entrance exams to streamline the admissions process and improve accessibility for prospective students; (3) maintaining regular face-to-face meetings, online career talks, and promotional events to engage with prospective students and guidance counselors; and (4) focusing on marketing efforts for less popular programs to attract a diverse range of applicants and meet enrollment targets.
SI Digital Transformation has three primary objectives. The first objective focuses on digitizing institutional records and consolidating them into a central repository to enhance access to information. The plan includes implementing a solution to streamline data collection and improve information accessibility. The second objective aims to construct data warehouses to facilitate data-driven decision-making. Statistical models will be created to support the decision-making process, enabling more informed and efficient strategies. The third objective involves the establishment of a dedicated office to oversee and manage digital transformation initiatives. This office will be the driving force behind implementing digital strategies across the institution.
Several measures have been implemented to track progress and effectiveness: (1) The introduction of a Document Management System (DMS) suite has been initiated to improve space efficiency and enhance information access; (2) Efforts are underway to enhance access to solutions, including the acquisition and implementation of a workflow solution to streamline processes; (3) Designs are being developed for data warehouses, including applications for Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to facilitate data mining and business intelligence utilization; and (4) A charter is being crafted to formalize the Digital Transformation Office, although progress has been slightly delayed due to sequential planning processes. “Progress is taking a bit longer than than expected because this is a sequential plan to craft and then to have it approved by the BLT for a new office,” Mr. Llamas said.
Overall midterm performance is at 81.25%, with efforts to achieve 100% completion by the end of the academic year. Despite some interludes, progress towards the digital transformation objectives is underway, with a commitment to achieving full implementation and maximizing the benefits of digitalization for the college.
SI Resource Management encompasses various facets crucial for the efficient functioning of the college, including administration, finance, and human resources. Its primary objectives are to (1) consolidate revenue generation and identify clear financial targets beyond traditional sources such as tuition fees; (2) purposeful savings generation by reducing operational and capital expenditures (OPEX and CAPEX); (3) continuously improve services through enhancement of physical facilities and service programs; and (4) manpower pool enhancement that support initiatives of academics and mission by nurturing and enhancing human resources.
The presentation detailed several measures taken to achieve the outlined objectives:
- Consolidated Non-Traditional Revenue Targets: Integration of revenue from advancement and inclusion initiatives.
- Active Engagement of College Spaces: Targeted revenue generation through space rental and LED wall installations. Already achieved almost 50% of the target through existing initiatives.
- Generation of Savings and Efficiency: Initiatives include converting to renewable energy, implementing performance management systems, and automating financial processes—ongoing discussions and studies to ensure effective implementation and sustainability.
- Development and Upgrading of Campus Environment: Plans include creating a comprehensive campus development master and disaster resiliency plans—efforts to upgrade clinic services through patient and manpower management systems.
- Enhancing People Management: Focus on ensuring fair compensation and benefits through salary structure calibration—implementation of a succession planning program to develop future leaders.
Performance Assessment: Despite significant efforts, the performance assessment reveals a mixed outcome of 10 milestones already achieved, and 14 milestones currently in progress. Acknowledgment of the shortcomings is coupled with a commitment to work diligently toward improvement.
Mr. Reynaldo Villegas, CIP Director, led the summary and analysis, expressing his thanks to SI leaders and members for their efforts. The actual accomplishment rate as of February 2024 was 59.86%. There’s a suggestion to dedicate more time to planning, with a proposed planning session lasting at least three days. The importance of effective implementation was stressed, with a suggested ratio of 99% planning to 1% implementation.
All stakeholders were encouraged to contribute to the Institutional Strategic Plan. A plan revision is scheduled for June 15th, with a call for contributions from all SI teams. Congratulations were extended to all SI teams, with special mention to the SI Marketing and the SI Digital Transformation teams, whose leads and team members were awarded Certificates of Appreciation for achieving 100% and beyond 80% of their projected percentage performance for mid-year AY23-24, respectively.
In closing, Ms. Nikki Templo-Perez, Vice President for Lasallian Formation, began by sharing her background in precision shooting during college, drawing parallels between the sport and strategic planning. Instead of the traditional “ready, aim, fire” sequence, she emphasized “ready, fire, aim, fire, aim, fire,” highlighting the importance of taking action and then adjusting based on feedback. Ms. Templo-Perez reflected on the performance of the SI teams, noting that while some have achieved their goals, others, including her own team, have yet to. Despite setbacks, she encourages a proactive approach to recalibrate aims and refocus efforts. She extends an invitation for volunteers to contribute to strategic initiatives. Ms. Templo-Perez expressed gratitude to those supporting the Organization’s strategic direction, recognizing their role in guiding the progress. Her message resonates as a call for continuous improvement and resilience in facing challenges, emphasizing the iterative nature of strategic planning and execution.
The First College-Wide Finance Department Town Hall Meeting
On March 4, 2024, the Finance Department hosted the inaugural College-Wide Finance and Budget Town Hall Meeting primarily held at the Taft Campus Auditorium, with simultaneous broadcasts at the Benilde Antipolo Multipurpose Hall and via Zoom. Ms. Ems Recto and Ms. Aileen Gamboa served as masters of ceremony for Benilde Manila and Benilde Antipolo, respectively.
Ms. Marilyn Cimatu, Vice President for Finance, delivered the opening remarks, acknowledging counterparts from other schools as guests during the Town Hall Meeting. The Finance Department initiated this inclusive approach to foster knowledge-sharing and feedback exchange to improve processes collaboratively. Ms. Cimatu explained that the department’s Town Hall Meeting, formerly known as roadshows conducted separately for teaching and non-teaching staff, now unifies these events to provide comprehensive insights into departmental updates and address personal concerns such as outstanding loans. Ms. Cimatu encouraged active participation in the subsequent Question and Answer session.
Following Ms. Cimatu’s remarks, key officers of the Finance Department and unit members were introduced. Ms. Aileen Gamboa introduced members of Finance Office-Antipolo, Mr. Dio Ungab introduced members of Center for Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis (CFPRA), and Ms. Dan Abad introduced members of Center for Accounting Services (CAS). Ms. Mhen Vasquez introduced members under the Center for Financial Resources Management (CFRM).
Part 1 of the Town Hall Meeting began with Ms. Ai Alorro, Senior Unit Head for Student Accounts, presenting an overview of the College’s revenue sources, distinguishing between Traditional and Non-Traditional Revenue. A flowchart of the process flow for the Depository Funds was presented, along with the sample of the form that will be used for the processing of the Depository Fund. Flowcharts for the process flow in collecting standard student fees (e.g. SERs) as well as non-standard student fees were also presented. Ms. Lea Melendez, Treasury Unit Head, followed with the collection policy statement and official College Payment Channels. Ms. Lhen Mangahas, CAS-Payable Unit Head, presented on the Expense and Disbursement Process, while Mr. Byron Solomon, Unit Head of CAS-General Accounts, discussed exceptions on disbursement requests, the usage of corporate credit card and pay-out schedules. Mr. Solomon also explained the processes on redeployment of cashier’s petty cash fund, F&B orders from hatcheries, reservations at Hotel Benilde (room and F&B).
Ms. Aileen Dela Peña, CAS-Payroll Unit Head, provided updates on payroll, including increase in contributions for HDMF and PhilHealth, and payroll schedules. Ms. Dan Abad, Center for Accounting Services Head, presented the fiscal year-end closing process and shared that the department offers Finance Contract Review services to the offices. Ms. Mhen Vasquez concluded Part 1 of the Town Hall Meeting with several updates:
- The Version 2 of the Online PR Portal is now in web-based application, coming from Version 1’s Google Form, and can now accommodate attachments with bigger file size.
- The College is now using the approved BIR Application for Computerized Accounting System.
- The Travel and Expense Policy has been updated with increase in Travel Per Diem.
- Meal rates for various activities have also been updated/increased.
- Metrobank and BDO ATMs are deployed across campuses.
- Petty Cash Fund is now reinstated for office expenses.
- A new HRIS project is also underway which focuses on associate’s lifetime in the College from hiring to retirement, as well as SAP Financial Crystal reports, which promise savings on money and time through the automation of the system.
Part 2 was led by Mr. Dio Ungab, CFPRA Senior Center Head, who addressed updates on the budget process aimed at aiding administrators in preparing budget proposals for SY 2024-2025. Mr. Ungab initiated the discussion with a review of the changes in the budget process since the pandemic, emphasizing its role in supporting offices through advisory and guidance to understand budgeting as a crucial component of long-term planning, especially in the pandemic era. Reflecting on the outcomes of the operations planning workshop held in November, December, and January, Mr. Ungab stressed the need for offices and centers to align their plans with the College’s draft Vision-Mission Statement for the next five years, fostering creativity in executing plans beyond a single school year calendar.
Continuing, Mr. Ungab outlined the budget timeline for the upcoming school year, commencing in February 2024, highlighting the extended planning window for administrators, with the Budget Template submission deadline set for the last week of April 2024. Discussing enrollment forecasts for SY 2024-2025, which begin in February 2024, Mr. Ungab provided insights into enrollment dynamics across various levels and programs. He also mentioned the Finance Department’s initiative to draft a finance report aiding the Academic Council in formulating a robust curriculum write-up from a financial perspective, citing the impact of fluctuating student loads on revenue streams as an illustrative example. Various resolutions were also shared:
- There will be no increase in miscellaneous fee
- Scholarship slots will be increased
- Sports+Dormitory Complex spaces will be utilized
- Basic Education is assigned in Taft Campus
- NSTP class size will be rationalized
- Renovations and refresh of facilities will be focused on laboratories, while no office renovation will be done in SY 2024-2025
Additionally, Mr. Ungab urged a reevaluation and reinstatement of pre-pandemic best practices alongside adaptations made during the pandemic, such as optimizing full-online and hybrid modalities. Stressing the significance of interdepartmental synergy, he emphasized how collaboration fosters operational efficiency, contrasting with isolated budgeting practices. Following this, Ms. Erica Jean Cruz, CFPRA Budget Unit Head, took the floor to outline changes in the budget item clearance process. Ms. Cruz introduced the Enhanced Budget Template, comprising four forms effective for SY 2024-2025, providing context for each form and addressing queries regarding budget realignment, supplement, cut-off, and advance requests.
The Town Hall Meeting concluded with a Q&A session with attendees.
For questions and inquiries, please contact the Finance Department through the following:
- For student concerns: vc.finance@benilde.edu.ph
- For budget concerns: cfpra@benilde.edu.ph or use the Budget Portal
- For payroll concerns: payrollhelpdesk@benilde.edu.ph
NCAA Season 99 Men's Football 1st Runner Up
Thank you Benilde Strikers for a good season!
The Benildean Community is proud of you!
Benilde Innovation Tank (Be IT) Winners for November and December 2023 Announced
Problem:
Lack of informative materials about Filipino Sign Language, and about the Deaf and hard-of-hearing, leading to communication challenges among members of the Benildean Community.
Suggestion:
Make information about Filipino Sign Language and about the Deaf Culture by scanning QR codes posted throughout the campus.
Winners:
Angela Maxine Oblena (AB-MMA)
Juliane Baylon (AB-MMA)
Hans Audric Sioson (BAPDST)
Problem:
The Generator is always at capacity leading to some students finding it difficult to find space to study.
Suggestion:
Establish time-sharing guidelines at The Generator such as setting time limit.
Winner:
Alicia Pauleen Balitaan (AB-GPA)
Challenge:
Difficulty in identifying Senior High Schhool students at the gate who leave the campus before their allowed schedule.
Solution: Implement an identifier at the gate monitor for the IDs of Senior High School Students.
Winner: Bernard Madrazo (CSSI)
Benile Innovation Tank (Be IT) is a community campaign led by the Office of the Vice President for Innovation that is open to all associates and students who share the vision of fostering a culture of innovation. The campaign aims to gather ideas that help solve big and small problems inside the Institution.
During the campaign that ran in the months of November and December 2023, a total of 282 suggestions were collected (240 from students, 40 from associates, and 2 submitted anonymously.)
Grand Winners for the Poem Writing Contest Announced
In anticipation of the International Women’s Day, People and Organization Development Office (PODO) launched a poem writing contest last February 26. The winning pieces from Danica Abad (Center for Accounting Services) and Geroper Cabangunay (CLR Audio-Visual Services Unit) were unveiled to the Community on March 16, 2024.
Panawagan sa Kababaihan
by Dan Abad
Una pa lang ay sasabihin ko na,
Hindi ka babae lang, babae ka.
Kabulaanan na ika’ y dapat na nasa bahay lang.
Sa mundong yong ginagalawan, ikaw ay may puwang.
Hindi lang panglabas na anyo ang kaibig-ibig sa iyo,
Kundi pati na ang iyong talino, husay at talento.
Mabuti kang tagasunod, kaya mo din ang mamuno ng may puso.
Alam mo din kung kailan lalaban at kung kailan dapat susuko.
Nilikha kang taglay ang pantay na karapatan,
Wag mong hayaang pagkatao mo’y kanilang yurakan.
Ang boses at pagsamo mo’y dapat ding mapakinggan,
Wag kang matakot magsalita, sarili ay ipaglaban.
Hindi man palagi sa’yo ay may makakapuna,
Marahil sa’yo na dapat ito magsimula,
Sarili ay bigyang pugay at pagpapahalaga,
Tandaan mo, hindi ka lang basta babae, BABAE KA.
Sa Aking Mga Mata
by Gerry Cabangunay
Sa yong mga mata,ako’y babae lang
Puro tantrums ang alammay toyo at di maintindihan
Tagalinis ng bahay at tagaluto ng iyong hapunan
Mag make up ng mukha at tsismisan kasama mga kaibigan.
Sa iyong mga mata, ako’y babae lang
Di na dapat mag-aral sapagkat bantay lang ng iyong tirahan
Desisyon sa pamilya, tama lagi ang kalalakihan
Makinig na lang daw dahil ako ang ilaw ng tahanan.
Sa iyong mga mata, wala akong silbi sa lipunan,
Ngunit nais kong baguhin tingin mo sa kababaihan.
Subukan mo aking talento para malaman ang kaibahan
Baka magulat ka, mas maganda pa ang kalabasan.
Sa iyong mga mata, babae ay iyakin at mahina
Buong pagkatao ko hinusgahan mo ng buong laya.
Sa makabagong panahon, babae, lumalaban ng walang sawa.
Nakikipagsabayan sa ma lalaking ang ego, sintaas ng tala.
Sa yong mga mata,braso ko’y maliit man
Sa panahon ng yong kalungkutan,kapitan mo, ika’y dadamayan.
Sa iyong mga mata,mahina man ang aking katawan
Yayakapin kita sa sandaling ika y nahihirapan.
Sa aking mga mata, isa akong mandirigma
Pinatatag ng panahon, hinubog ng tadhana.
Bakit ako mahihiya? Bakit ako magpaparaya?
Babae ako, pusong mamon, may lakas ni Bathala.
Sa aking ma mata, nais kong mabago ang yong isipan,
Ipagsigawan sa buong mundo na marami na akong napatunayan.
Sa aking ma mata, lagi mong tatandaan,
Babae Ako, Hindi babae lang.
Sign Up for the Benilde Fun Run 2024
Benilde Fun Run 2024 is a fund-raising event in partnership with DLS-CSBAA for the benefit of Benildean Hope Grant scholars to be held at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds on May 19, 2024.
Compete for your House at the Benilde Sports Fest 2024
Commencing this April, the Benilde Sports Fest 2024 aims to promote a healthy work-life balance and improve physical fitness among the Associates. The Sports Fest will feature a variety of competitive and recreational sports, providing a platform for all associates to engage in friendly competition and celebrate camaraderie with colleagues within the Benildean Community. To register, kindly coordinate with your respective House Parent/s. Your participation is highly encouraged.
Admission Calendar Updates
Batch 3 of application for AY 2024-2025 for Senior High School and College Freshman starts on April 1, 2024.
Admission is also going on for College Transferees, Graduate Studies, Second Degree Takers and Benilde Deaf School.
We encourage everyone to help spread the word about our admission schedules and encourage potential applicants to consider Benilde to be their school of choice for the upcoming school year, visit our Admissions Page, and submit their application.
In Case You Missed It
- Center for Restorative Discipline (CRD)
- CRD shares the List of unclaimed lost and found items for the month of March 2024. Visit the respective CRD offices in the different campuses to claim the item/s from March 4-30, 2024 between 9am to 4pm only. Please bring your proof of ownership for verification purposes. All unclaimed item/s after March 30, 2024 will be turned-over to GASD-Warehouse (Non-Cash) for proper disposal and the Finance Department (Cash) for College fund.
- Office of the Vice President for Innovation (OVPI)
- The OVPI shares the results of the Benilde Innovation Tank (Be IT) campaign from November to December 2023 and express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated. The ideas have significantly contributed to the success of this campaign.
- Office of the Registrar (RO)
- For those who failed to enlist, you may now pay the deterrent fee to the Finance Department on or before April 1, 2024, and send the official receipt to vc.finance@benilde.edu.ph to activate your SIS. The following are exempted to pay the deterrent fee: returnee for 3rd Term AY 2023-2024; students under MRP extension; graduating students with 0 units at the end of the term.
- We will be reinstating the requirement for onsite transactions for CAV and CTC requests. Effective March 18 (Monday), students and graduates are required to present the original copy of their documents to the Registrar’s Office for proper verification and authentication. No scanned copies or online requests shall be accommodated for CAV and CTC processing.
- Digital Technology Office (DTO)
- Everyone is reminded to activate the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in your account. MFA is an extra layer of security that helps protect accounts from unauthorized access. Enabling MFA will guarantee secured and continuous access. MFA enforcement for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 remains mandatory for all Benildeans with active Infonet accounts.
- Office of the Chancellor (OC)
- In observance of Holy Week and to give us time to reflect on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, classes (online and onsite) and work operations (onsite and work-from-home arrangements) in Benilde Manila, Benilde Antipolo, Benilde Deaf School, and Benilde Senior High School are suspended on March 27 (Holy Wednesday) College-declared Institutional Holiday; March 28 (Maundy Thursday) Regular Holiday, Proclamation No. 368 s. 2023 by the President of the Philippines; March 29 (Good Friday) Regular Holiday, Proclamation No. 368 s. 2023 by the President of the Philippines; March 30 (Black Saturday) Additional Special (Non-Working) Day, Proclamation No. 368 s. 2023 by the President of the Philippines. Hotel Benilde shall remain open and fully operational. Regular classes and work operations will resume on April 1, 2024.
- Digital Technology Office (DTO)
- Everyone is reminded to activate the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in your account. MFA is an extra layer of security that helps protect accounts from unauthorized access. Enabling MFA will guarantee secured and continuous access. MFA enforcement for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 remains mandatory for all Benildeans with active Infonet accounts.
- Office of the Institutional Effectiveness and Research (OIER)
- Your Feedback Matters: Enhance Our Cafeteria and Store Service by scanning the QR Code available on each cafeteria table to 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 our accessible google form.
- Center for Lasallian Ministry (CLM)
- CLM invites the Benildean community to enter and experience a Special, Directed and Silent Retreat according to the Spiritual Renewal of Saint John Baptist de La Salle in his Parmenie journey on April 4-7, 2024.
- People & Organization Development Office (PODO)
- In collaboration with the Center for Emergency Management, Safety and Security (CEMSS), a seminar on Occupational Health & Safety on April 8, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM will be held at the Ideation Room, 2nd level of The Atrium Campus. To register, go this link.
- In celebration of the 35th Extraordinary Years, everyone is invited to join the Benilde Fun Run on May 17 at SM Mall of Asia Grounds.
- The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics (OVCA) and the People and Organization Development Office (PODO) extend an invitation to the Benildean Community to express their heartfelt appreciation for Dr. Basilia E. Blay, who will be concluding her role as the Dean of the School of Multidisciplinary Studies (SMS) this academic year. We commend her exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the College. With Dean Blay’s impending retirement, the OVCA and PODO hereby announce the commencement of the search for the next Dean of the School of Multidisciplinary Studies (SMS) to all Benildean Associates. We welcome nominations from members of the community for consideration in this process.
- The Mid-Year Performance Evaluation for AS/SS for AY 2023-2024 will be from March 18-29, 2024. You may access this link.
- School of Multidisciplinary Studies (SMS)
- You are invited to the SMS Research Colloquium on April 5, 2024 (Fri), 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Auditorium, Taft Campus. You may register here.
- Center for Learning Resources (CLR)
- In the event that our off-campus access is unavailable, please note that you can still access the databases directly if you are ON CAMPUS. Please refer to this list for the databases and their direct links.
- CLR will be having its Learning Session on “Understanding the Digital Landscape: Fostering Digital Citizenship in Libraries” on April 05 (Friday) at 1:00 PM to be facilitated by Mr. Ricson Que, Program and Industry Coordinator, CyberSecurity, School of Management and Information Technology (SMIT) and School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPaCE), Information Security Consultant, Digital Technology Office.
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