Perspective April 2024

Notable Stories From April 2024

Celebrating Benildeans and Partners at the Heart of Service

Last April 12, at the Benilde Design and Arts Campus, the 5th Floor Theater, master of ceremonies RJ Damian, NSTP-02 Deployment Officer, on behalf of the Center for Social Action (CSA), welcomed the audience to the prestigious annual Saint Benilde Romancon Community Engagement Awards.

Cultural Immersion and Academic Exchange Like No Other

In pursuit of global education, Fundacio Privada Universitat Tecnologia, La Salle – Universitat Ramon Llull (La Salle URL) in Spain, and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Inc. (Benilde) in the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in 2021 that is in effect until 2026. The MOA is the academic exchange program’s cornerstone, facilitating students’ bilateral exchange between La Salle URL and Benilde.

Industrial Design Students Show Off Groundbreaking Ideas at Greenhills Mall in San Juan

The Magnitude: Groundbreaking Innovations exhibit showcased the thesis works of 17 Industrial Design students from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Featuring creations spanning health, material advancements, sustainability, and safety, the event highlighted the convergence of creativity, skill, and academic excellence. Each work underwent extensive research to achieve a balance between functionality and aesthetics. Exhibitors aimed to impact society with their innovative products, prioritizing user-centricity and sustainability. The exhibit, held from April 12-19, 2024, at the East Wing Atrium of Greenhills Mall in the City of San Juan, Metro Manila, conveys endless possibilities for future advancements driven by groundbreaking innovations.

Watch: The Benilde Mid-Year Performance Review AY 2023-2024

To know more about the Benilde Mid-Year Performance Review, visit Perspective’s March Issue.

about the next wave of design and art in the country?

Announcement of grantees is on May 8, 2024.
Benilde Open runs May 23 to June 30, 2024.

in synergy with De La Salle University and the Embassy of Switzerland

Heads Up: BS-IEMC is now BS-GDD

SMIT pushes the envelop further with its Bachelor of Science in Interactive Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (BS-IEMC) program through the change of the program’s name to Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development (BS-GDD). The name change, retrospective of its origin as a specialization under the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program (BSIT-GDD), comes with refreshed track offerings in Game Programming and Game Art.

STEM Strand is Now Offered in Benilde SHS

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics provides students the foundation for success in the fields of Architecture and Programming by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through our specialized STEM program, we prepare students to embark on fulfilling careers as architects, software developers, and digital specialists who will shape the future of our built environment and digital landscape.

Campus Tour Scheduled on May 4, 2024

Campus tours have been a hit! The upcoming tour is fully booked with maximum participants. Registration is closed, but keep an eye on Facebook for future tour announcements!

Your Run Kit is Now Ready for Pick Up at Greenway Square

The distribution of Run Kits now includes Saturdays. Starting this May at Greenway Square, Taft Campus, the Benilde Fun Run booth will be open from Mondays to Saturdays to accommodate all participants. Registration is open until May 10.

Happy World IP Day!

In Celebration of World IP Day, the Center for Intellectual Property Management (CIPM) shares the E-Zines for their recent events.

General Guidelines for Encountering Stray Cats

With the objective of adopting a safe and humane approach to managing the population of stray cats, the College organized a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) service for the stray or feral cats found inside the campuses starting April 21. The initiative, spearheaded by the Center for Built Environment and Logistics (CBEL), was announced alongside the guidelines that Benildeans are enjoined to observe when they encounter a stray cat.

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PROHIBITED:
Petting and handling of feral or stray cats.

WHAT TO DO:
Walk away to prevent harm or injury.

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PROHIBITED:
Trapping or doing any act that may hurt the stray cat.

WHAT TO DO:
Report to the Center for Built Environment and Logistics (CBEL) any stray and feral cats that have intruded into campus facilities and buildings and may cause nuisance, injury, or harm. This will be addressed professionally using the TNVR services.

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PROHIBITED:
Feeding of stray cats.

WHAT TO DO:
Donate cat foods to CBEL, which handles the feeding of stray cats regularly.

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Relocating stray cats.

WHAT TO DO:
Leave the cats where you found them. Stray animals are territorial, and removal of such animals from their established territory may attract or invite other strays to occupy the space left.

You Can Now Borrow Eco-Bags to Reduce Single-Plastic Use

Eco-bags are now will be available for borrowing as an alternative to single-use plastics. The initiative is in support of the College’s ban policy on single-use plastics as our effort to reduce the environmental impact of plastic pollution and to raise awareness on our consumption habits.

Benildeans can borrow eco-bags by leaving your Benilde ID to the Security Officer in exchange of the borrowed eco-bag. After use, kindly return the eco-bag clean and in good condition to the Security Officer to be able to claim your Benilde ID. In case of lost or defective eco-bag, applicable replacement fee based on size of the eco-bag must be paid at the Finance Department Cashier before you are allowed to retrieve your Benilde ID from the Security Officer.

You may also purchase your own eco-bag at Unboxed gift store at Greenway Square.

Admission Calendar Updates

May 31 is the deadline for application for:

College Freshman (Batch 3)
Transferees and Second Degree Takers (Batch 2)
Graduate Studies (Batch 1)
ETEEAP (Batch 2)
Benilde Deaf School (Batch 2)

Admission for SHS is also goin on.

In Case You Missed It

Office of the Registrar (RO)
- Students who have pending Official Form-137/SF10 and Official Transcript of Records from their previous school marked “Copy for De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde” should: visit RO to obtain a printed letter of request for submission to the previous school or contact Ms. Micah [micahangela.tiapson@benilde.edu.ph] or Ms. Kayezel [kayezel.dejesus@benilde.edu.ph] via email to request a PDF copy of the request letter.
- There will be a manual encoding (onsite) for the late enrollment on May 6-7, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the 4/F Mutien-Marie Hall, Taft Campus (no noon break).
People Organization and Development Office (PODO)
- The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics and PODO announce the opening of the Dean position of the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) to all Benildean Associates. Members of the Community may also nominate their candidates.
- 27 days to go before our highly-anticipated Benilde Fun Run 2024! For those who have already registered, kindly proceed to Greenway Square, Taft Campus to claim your run kits – the booth is open from 9:00 AM to 4:000 PM, from Mondays to Thursdays. For registered Antipolo associates, kit distribution will be scheduled through our HR Antipolo (c/o CD and Lyfe).
- PODO announces that the pro-rated 13th month pay for this calendar year (2024) will be released on May 15, 2024. Interested associates who intend to avail of the pro-rated release should register at this link: Registration (2024 Pro-rated 13th Month Pay). The online application/registration will be officially opened on April 24, 2023, until close of business hours on May 04, 2024.
- The College lifts the use of the office uniform effective April 30, 2024. All associates may wear office smart casual attire or pique shirt until May 31.
Center for Built Environment and Logistics (CBEL)
- The College will organize a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) service for the stray or feral cats found on our campuses starting April 21. This initiative is in line with the recent “Guidelines on Stray Cats on Campus” and aims to provide a safe and humane approach to managing the population of stray cats, while also promoting kindness towards animals. We are confident that this initiative will be a success and help us make a positive impact on our community.
- Benilde is taking steps towards a greener future by launching a new initiative in celebration of Earth Day this month. Starting on Thursday, the Benildean Community will gain access to eco-bags. These bags can be borrowed and used as an alternative to single-use plastics. This initiative is aligned with the College’s “No to Single-Use Plastic Ban” Policy, which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of plastic pollution by encouraging everyone to be mindful of their consumption habits and demonstrate support for environmental protection.

Office of the Institutional Effectiveness and Research (OIER)
- Your feedback is highly important in improving our campus cafeterias and stores, guiding us to refine our dining and take-out services across all four campuses. You may scan 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.
Digital Technology Office (DTO)
- Microsoft has recently made some modifications to the Microsoft 365 for Education plan. As a subscriber, we will be affected by this. A storage limitation will now be in place, which means that the current 1TB storage that we currently allocate per user will be significantly reduced. Everyone is encouraged to start cleaning and backing up files in OneDrive. Make sure to delete files that exceed our data retention policy. We’ll send future email announcements for updates and additional details.
School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPaCE)
- Everyone is encouraged to join SPaCE’s upcoming programs for May 2024.
- Everyone is invited to the upcoming free seminar, “How to Become an Effective HR Business Partner” featuring Mr. Alexander Kibanoff, Program Director, SPaCE Human Capital Development and Education Cluster, on May 31, 2024 at 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Register here.
Center for Health and Medical Services (CHMS)
- CHMS announces the commencement of the influenza vaccination program for our associates, their family members, and dependents on May 6-11, 2024 on all four campuses. We will be administering the Quadrivalent influenza vaccine. Interested parties, kindly complete this google form. The price for each dose is Php 700.00. Deadline for submission is on April 26. Cost of the vaccine will be divided into two payments, which will be on May 25 and June 10.
- Due to the anticipated increase in the heat index in May, CHMS has organized an additional flu vaccine schedule to accommodate associates who prefer to be vaccinated in June. Schedule will take place from June 10-15. If you are interested in receiving the flu vaccine during this period, register through this link: CHMS 2024: ASSOCIATES FLU VACCINE PROGRAM. If you have already registered but would like to change your appointment date to the new schedule, you may do so by editing your form on the same 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 Community Service Program will be from 29 April – 15 May 2024 only.
Center for Student Life – Culture and Arts Unit (CSL-CAU)
- The Benilde Culture and Arts Unit presents the STAR workshop for kids, teens, adults, and incoming frosh who want to ignite their passion for art. More details will be posted soon. In the meantime, get ready to hop into your balloons and fly into the magical world of artistic wonders!