De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde has once again proven the power of student-led storytelling, earning the title of School of the Year for the third time at the 11th Philippine Student Quill Awards held on August 27, 2025, at the Manila Hotel.

The College received a total of 66 awards, with entries recognized across categories such as Special and Experiential Events, Audio/Visual, Social Media, Publications, Writing, and Marketing. Each one showed how Benildean students use communication to share stories, spark conversations, and bring important ideas to life.

In a message released by the Office of the President, Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC praised the community’s achievement, saying, “Each award is a testament to the meaningful work we do, the stories we tell, and the values we uphold.” He added, “This recognition affirms our commitment to inclusive, innovative education and the transformative power of communication.”

While the judging process follows global standards, what truly stood out were the stories, personal, political, cultural, and institutional, that captured the heart of the Benildean experience.

Excellence Awards

• Setting the bar high: Cloanne Mondoñedo got it when she least expected it – Pio Perez
• Shades of Gray: Crossroads – Jorel Magistrado
• Self-care or self-sabotage? Diving into the perpetual loop of sudden purchases – Renee Aguila
• Shades of Gray: Crossroads Submissions Campaign – Christine Dumdumaya and Jorel Magistrado
• SGT: Misa de Gallo sa Pangasinan – Athina Bartoline and Carlos Batac
• The politics of nepotism: How “nepo babies” rule the Philippines – Maxine Cheung
• Crossing Rivers – Alexa Faith S. Samodio
• EMBARK Vol. 9 – Kian Quintana
• SGT: Sorsogon Wrap up – Athina Bartoline, Marc Guevarra, and Benjamin Buenconsejo
• The Culmination of Alisa’s Bathroom Breaks – Jorel Magistrado
• SGT: Dagupan City Jail Carousel – Keith Espina
• STAR Workshops 2024: A Journey To Stardom – Raven Dominic V. Rivera
• The Benildean: Reflection – Jorel Magistrado
• EMBARK Vol. 10 – Max Soliman
• Break Muna Tayo: Zambales – Majoy Velarde
• Recruitment Campaign 1st Term – Jorgette Lagonsin
• Inclusion is more than just a buzzword for Benildeans – Louis Layacan
• Mga Bata, Do You Speak Filipino? – Mariah Corpuz and Shaine Agulto
• Shades of Gray: Irreversible – Jorel Magistrado
• Mother’s Day – Marc Guevarra, Jasper Garcia, Athina Bartoline, Aaron Calip, and Carlos Batac
• The Sapling – Jorel Magistrado
• Ghost(ing) Hunt: In search of an emotionally distant generation – Caly Bautista
• The Benildean: Impulse – Jorel Magistrado
• The Top G Experience – Cheyenne Atupan
• Dekunstrukt: Await – Michaella Sherry Arguelles

Merit Awards

• A victorless war: The Marcos-Duterte feud – Jorel Magistrado
• The dark side of K-pop – Kara Co and Elaisa Almosara
• Surfers’ survival – R.A. de Lemos and Ryzza Ann Gadiano
• Strangers We Trust – John Cadungog and Jyllan Bitalac
• On the road – Mikaela Amira Barrosa
• #AlongVitoCruz: Booked – Joshua Magnaye
• The influencer impact – Isabella Magallanes and Salve Tajanlangit
• Of inflated economies and egos – Jorel Magistrado
• Chiboogsh! – Max Soliman
• 2024 is the year UNITY died – Louis Layacan
• The Benildean Interview series – Mariah Grezelle Corpuz
• Bridging the gap – Victoria Mareposque
• Weaving tales – R.A. de Lemos
• Album: Labor Day 2024 – Michaella Arguelles, Miguel Bugarin, Yobhel Valenzuela
• Holding the reins of history – Kobe Balderas and Renee Aguila
• Album: Nazareno 2024 – Michaella Arguelles, Enzo Campos, Hallvard Cano, Yobhel Valenzuela
• From Taft to Chicago – Driks Valencia
• Album: Lady Blazers’ Championship Game – Athina Bartoline, Carlos Batac, Jan Arthur Delos Reyes
• Averting dethronement – Ryzza Ann Gadiano, Nathan Orseo, Mariah Corpuz
• From Clutter To Culture – Rae Salonga and Renee Aguila
• This article would not be here if not for 38 years ago – Jorel Magistrado
• #BiVisibility – Maxine Cheung
• Album: Lente Benildyano Visita Iglesia 2024 – Michaella Arguelles and team
• Good Friday HV – Sean Suerto
• Araw ng mga Ina – Richard Soriano
• Buried in Debt – R.A. de Lemos
• 52nd Anniversary of Martial Law – Jan Arthur Delos Reyes and Benjamin Buenconsejo
• Album: Labor Day 2023 – Cielo Azaña and team
• Al or l – Driks Valencia and Zen Alday
• Album: SONA 2023 Protests – John Cadungog and Hans Chua
• Dekunstrukt: Metro – Michaella Sherry Arguelles
• Titi at Kiki – Ryzza Ann Gadiano
• Album: NCAA98 Volleyball Championship Game – John Cadungog and Kevin Sembrano
• Storylines: The Campus – Cheyenne Atupan
• Then, Now, and Forever – Kobe Balderas
• Album: Simbang Gabi 2023 – Michaella Arguelles and team
• Dance Surge 6 – Keane Andrei O. Ubay
• Album: March for Just Peace in Palestine – Michaella Sherry Arguelles
• International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia 2024 – Athina Bartoline and team
• Album: Unite 2024 Chromafest – Hans Chua and Allyson Flores
• Dekunstrukt: Await Submissions Campaign – Michaella Sherry Arguelles and Danni Lim
  
  

The celebration extended beyond the student division. At the 21st Philippine Quill Awards, Benilde received a Professional Merit Award in the Publications category for The Benilde Book, a commemorative volume marking the College’s 35th anniversary. The publication was praised for its thoughtful documentation of Benilde’s journey, blending strategic clarity with heartfelt reflection. As the Office of the President noted, “The Benilde Book tells our story with depth and distinction, reminding us of how far we’ve come and where we’re headed.” Click here to read the Benilde Book online.