SRF 2025 ignites passion for research and innovation

With emphasis on fostering a spirit of collaboration, inspiration, and innovation,  St. Bridget College conducted Student Research Forum, at Mary Dominica Function Hall, BED Collaboratorium, and Clare Morrisey Hall, SBC, Batangas City,  January 8, 2025. Under the theme “Cultivating Innovation: Pathways to a Transformative Research Culture,” the forum aimed to provide opportunities for student researchers to present their research, hone communication skills, inspire through the recognition of research value, nurture engagement within the academic community, and empower students by strengthening their commitment to scholarly endeavors. A total of 102 students from the senior high school and college departments showcased their research presentation skills as they discussed their studies on various… Read More

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SBC lay mission partners strengthen spirituality in Retreat 2024

To provide time for inner reflection and deeper spiritual experience, lay mission partners of St. Bridget College entered into the solitude of silence in a Holy Retreat at Maryridge Good Shepherd Convent and Retreat House, Tagaytay City, October 28-29 for Batch 1 and October 29-30, 2024 for Batch 2. The Bridgetine retreatants attended the sessions in which activities focused on prayer, reflection, and spiritual conversations. In the first part of the session for Batch 1, Msgr. Gerry O. Santos, retreat facilitator, emphasized the essence of spiritual retreat as a movement of introspection, meeting of spirits, and checking where a person is going. He also shared the significance of silence and… Read More

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SBC Batangas, HNU Bohol forge partnership in research project on local governance

To further promote research culture in the institution and provide contribution to the local governance in the city, St. Bridget College Batangas thru the Institutional Research, Planning and Publications Office forged partnership with Holy Name University Bohol in conducting USAID Cities for Enhanced Governance and Engagement (CHANGE) research project starting School Year 2024-2025. The partner institutions will work on the research titled “Improved Local Governance through Effective Citizen Feedbacking.” The project aims to enhance service delivery capacity, legitimacy, transparency, and accountability of participating local governments and to empower citizens by increasing their participation in and oversight – citizen feedback mechanisms – of local governance processes in ways that government both approves… Read More

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SBC holds school vision-mission review

To evaluate the existing vision and mission statements of the school for strengths, weaknesses, and relevance to the current educational landscape, representatives from the administration, faculty and staff conducted Review of the Vision and Mission on September 23, 2024 at Mary Dominica Function Hall, St. Bridget College, Batangas City. With the theme, Revisit to Revitalize: Analyzing the School’s Vision and Mission, the participants reviewed the current vision and mission of the institution. They conducted group sharing and discussion to ensure alignment with community values and reflect the core aspirations of the school community. Sr. Ma. Añanita Borbon, RGS, PhD, college president, facilitated the session. She shared significant ideas on topics… Read More

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

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

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Planning Committee designs SBC Sports Development Program

“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

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Institutional Year-End Assembly highlights Co-responsibility for Mission

“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

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College Bridgetines stand out in international research presentations

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

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Feast day of Mother Foundress highlights joy and commitment

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

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Bridgetine lay mission partners hold institutional Lenten activity

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

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