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SBC-BED: Sharing the Bread of Community at Parents’ and Guardians’ Orientation

September 9, 2024September 18, 2024admin

With infectious joy radiating positivity, St. Bridget College welcomed parents and guardians for a comprehensive orientation on September 4, 2024, marking the start of the new academic year. The orientation sessions catered to both the Elementary and Junior-Senior High School levels, setting the tone for a collaborative and successful year ahead. The event, graced by the college president, Sr. Ma. Añanita Borbon, RGS, Ph.D., emphasized the crucial role of family-school collaboration in shaping students’ growth. School leaders, including the Basic Education Department Principal, Mrs. Bernadette Manalo, and department heads, shared updates on new initiatives, survey insights, and the school’s mission to nurture values-driven students. As a gesture of gratitude for… Read More

SBC holds Lay Mission Partners’ Family Day on Feast of St. John Eudes

August 22, 2024August 27, 2024admin

To commemorate the Feast Day of St. John Eudes, St. Bridget College lay mission partners with their families, and RGS sisters celebrated Family Day at SBC Gymnasium, St. Bridget College, Batangas City, August 19, 2024. The activity was designed to strengthen bond among families as they reflect on the inspiring life of St. John Eudes, founder of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Refuge and the Congregation of Jesus and Mary. His legacy served as an inspiration for St. Mary Euphrasia, the foundress of the Religious of the Good Shepherd Sisters. The highlights of the activity included the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and the awarding of… Read More

Pondong Batangan Relaunch 2024: Bridgetines embrace the power of small acts of charity

August 21, 2024September 13, 2024admin

In line with the celebration Pondong Batangan’s 25th year, Pondong Batangan conducted a relaunching activity with a theme, “Hope in Actions: Bridgetines Leading with Purpose and Passion” in the Basic Education Department (BED). The event took place on August 16 at the SBC Gymnasium and was organized by Mrs. Mary Ann D. Almacin, CLVE/GMRC Coordinator. The program featured engaging presentations from Fr. Federico Magboo and Rev. Fr. Mar Andreen Castillo, who spoke about the power of giving. They highlighted how even the smallest donations can lead to significant changes, such as scholarships, job creation, and support for the sick. “The joy of giving is not measured by the size of… Read More

Anima Servio: Senior High contenders vie for 2024 SHEEP executive seats

August 5, 2024November 4, 2024admin

As the 2024–2025 academic year began, the election for the new Senior High Executive Envoy Panel (SHEEP) officers took place on August 2. The election aimed to appoint student leaders who will guide the Senior High School (SHS) department. Mace Joice S. Gutierrez from HUMSS 2 was elected President with 175 votes, surpassing her opponent’s 149. Beatriz Jean M. Marasigan from STEM 2 was elected Vice President with 163 votes, narrowly defeating her competitor by four votes. Other key positions were filled by Marc Angelo M. Acuzar from STEM 5 as Secretary with 318 votes, Roxie Scarlet S. Aguirre from HUMSS 1 as Treasurer with 299 votes, and Vienessa Joy… Read More

Planning Committee designs SBC Sports Development Program

August 1, 2024August 27, 2024admin

“The NEW SBC provides a SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM that gives various opportunities for the students to achieve their full potentials in sports and athletics to create positive impact on themselves, the school, and the wider community.” This statement captures the identity of the Sports Development Program of St. Bridget College formulated in the Sports Development Planning Session held at Phoenix Hotel, Quezon Avenue, Manila, July 9-10, 2024. Seventeen members of Sports Development Committee composed of administrators and faculty from the departments/offices attended the said two-day event. With SBC College President, Sr. Ma. Añanita Borbon, RGS, PhD, session facilitator, they formulated a three-year program which features activities on key result areas… Read More

SBC Batangas City Kicks Off AY 2024-2025 with Vibrant Opening of Classes

July 22, 2024August 20, 2024admin

Batangas City, July 17, 2024 — St. Bridget College-Batangas City has successfully launched its Academic Year 2024-2025, welcoming more than 2,000 students from both the Elementary and Junior High School levels during a well-organized Orientation Week held from July 17 to July 19. The Basic Education Department (BED) began the school year on July 17, marking the first official day of classes. The day was filled with excitement and anticipation as students, parents, and faculty members gathered to kick off the new academic year. The school administrators ensured that the students were greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere through a welcoming band from ICAP at the SBC-Metropolis, setting a positive… Read More

Institutional Year-End Assembly highlights Co-responsibility for Mission

June 25, 2024July 4, 2024admin

“Each one of you, each one of us, has his or her own contribution to give in order for us to carry the mission…” These were some of the words Sr. Ma. Añanita Borbon, RGS, PhD, college president, emphasized in her talk on Co-responsibility for the Mission during the Institutional Year-End Assembly held on June 21, 2024 at Manuela Q. Pastor Auditorium, St. Bridget College, Batangas City. “In our time today, being the daughters and sons of St. Mary Euphrasia, the call is partnership — it is a call of the spirit; it is a call of our times; it is the call of the congregation of the Sisters of… Read More

College Bridgetines stand out in international research presentations

May 20, 2024July 4, 2024admin

Four college Bridgetines stood in radiance in their research presentations at the international level as they were adjudged outstanding research presenters in the Series of International Research Capability-Building Seminar-Workshop cum International Research Conference / Paper Presentations held on May 16, 2024 via Zoom. Janelle G. Aguila, BSED – English, presented her research titled “Motivational Factors Affecting the Improvement of Learner’s English Language Speaking Skills”; while Ahngel D. Javier, BEED, shared the study, “Determinants of Reading Motivation Among Key Stage 2 Pupils in Selected Public Schools: Basis for Reading Intervention Plan”. Rhea Pe F. Bayeta, BSSW, and Angelica Joyce D. Hernandez presented their research, “The Effects of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program… Read More

Feast day of Mother Foundress highlights joy and commitment

April 26, 2024May 6, 2024admin

With emphasis on the theme, Joy and Commitment to Life and Prayers: A Celebration of St Mary Euphrasia Pelletier’s 156th Feast Day, the entire Bridgetine community gathered to commemorate the life of the foundress of the Religious of the Good Shepherd congregation, April 24, 2024. Among the activities conducted during the event were viewing the story of St. Mary Euphrasia in the classrooms and engaging in reflection activity. The students shared about the significant points they obtained from the presentation and the ways in which they can live up the charism and values of St. Mary Euphrasia. Bridgetines also attended the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in which Rev. Fr.… Read More

Bridgetine lay mission partners hold institutional Lenten activity

April 2, 2024April 3, 2024admin

In observance of the Lenten season, St. Bridget College administrators, faculty, staff, and maintenance devoted time for prayer and meditation in a two-day Lenten activity, March 25-26, 2024. Five buses loaded with more than 200 Bridgetine pilgrims visited Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia (RICA) in Tanay, Rizal to honor the passion of Christ in the Stations of the Cross. Fourteen groups reflected on the way of the cross as they journeyed on each of the fourteen stations leading to the 71-foot tall statue of the Queen of the Holy Rosary. They also gathered together with other pilgrims in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 11:00 AM. Reflecting… Read More