The PR Office and the Student Development Placement Center revealed top five preferred courses as indicated in the survey conducted to the graduating students of selected schools during Career Orientation activities.

Providing a forecast scenario for each college, following is a partial result of the line-up of the preferred choices:

San Sebastian college-Recoletos Manila celebrates its 61st year of existence on January 20, 2008. Heralding this annual affair is the theme that carries the thrust of the institution and its aspiration for a renewed existence. Be one in this continuing celebration and join in the THEME AND LOGO MAKING CONTEST.

MECHANICS
1. The THEME AND LOGO MAKING CONTEST is open to all members of the Sebastinian Community (students from grade school, high school, college, law and graduate studies; employees, faculty, lay and religious administrators and alumni).

2. The Theme may be in English, Filipino or Spanish or mixture of the three and should be brief, catchy and easy to recall.

3. The theme should be presented in a logo form.

4. The theme should express the following aspirations of the institutions as it celebrates its 61st year:

• the determination to go next level in pursuit of higher education (going level 3 on PAASCU and heading towards a university status)
• recharging as its graduates from its 60th the number denotes a retirable age, a state of decline in energy and enthusiasm
• the commitment to go global with physical and academic restructuring which is an imperative for a competitive positioning

5. Participants may be individuals or a groups representing students organizations, offices/units/departments, batch, etc.

6. Entries should be in hard and soft copies and must be submitted on or before November 5, 2007.

7. Application forms may be secured from the EDP Office.

8. The winning entry will be awarded with P3,000.00 in cash.

9. For further information, please inquire from the EDP or PR office.

The Baste Alumni Basketball League, more popularly known as the BABL started in 2005 with the vision of attracting SSC Alumni to return to our beloved alma mater through sports.

The leagues 1st season opened last June 11, 2005 with seven (7) teams participating.




PSG, a team composed of SSC’s security guards eventually emerged as the champion.

We are currently accepting applications for the school year 2007-2008 for the following positions:

2 FULLTIME TOURISM FACULTY
Educational Attainment		B.S Tourism, preferably with MBA/MA
Professional Background
		With work experience in Hospitality Industry
		With at least 1 year teaching experience
ELECTRONICS TEACHER
Educational Attainment		Course in education or with Education Units
Professional Background
		With knowledge and skills in Electronics Preferably with teaching experience in the subject.
		Can communicate well in English.
HIGHSCHOOL COMPUTER LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Educational Attainment		Computer Science Graduate
Professional Background
		With A minimum of 6 months experience in the same post
		Know how to code/write programs in the Sybase/ Power builder
		Must be detail oriented and trustworthy of confidential information.
HRD STAFF
Educational Attainment		Must be a B.S Psychology Graduate, preferably with Masters Degree
Professional Background
		Has knowledge about Labor Laws
		Can handle trainings
		With good interpersonal relations with work experience related to Human Resource
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Educational Attainment		B.S Psychology Graduate, with MA in Guidance and Counseling
Professional Background
		Can design a guidance program and can contribute innovations in the implementations of the activities
		With work experience in Guidance and Counseling

You may forward your resume with a letter of intent to the following address:

The HR Officer
Human Resource Development Center
San Sebastian College-Recoletos
C.M. Recto Avenue , Manila

 

Or, e-mail to hrd@sscrmnl.edu.ph

 

 

By A.C. Danan


Lying idle as my two crimsoned eyes demanded a bed rest, my remote control has gotten soft due to constant press as I shifted channels registered through my plain antennae. Until it made a stop to a very interesting crucial match ballgame of the red vs. yellow. The red team was heavily pounded during the first quarter, bounced back with two-point lead in the second quarter, inched to a three in the third, and drove for the much-needed win during the fourth quarter – almost! It could have been a sweet victory for the STAGS.

After four days of heavy rains that includes a faulty storm alarm, SSC-R community gets back hurriedly to reform its shape to continue its physical preparation and academic readying. That is even if PAASCU Assessment Team would not be around for a two-day evaluation mission this 22-23 of August.

Earlier last week, Fr. Cachero made his final briefing to the faculty and administrators on the said PAASCU Visit. Underscoring the importance of the visit, he informed everyone that the accreditation period prepares the whole community to be aware and conscious of what each one is doing and understand why we have to undergo a stressful process. Moreover, he pointed out that accreditation should be not seen as a way of competing with other schools but more of an opportunity to assess the school’s standing vis-à-vis its vision-mission.

Strengthening its linkages to establish global recognition and competency and promote global opportunities for HRM and Tourism students and educators, the College of International Hospitality Management signed an agreement with the New Zealand School of Travel and Tourism last July 4, 2007.


Present during the contract signing were Mr. Henry Ong (representing New Zealad School of Travel and Tourism), Rev. Fr. Dionisio C. Cachero, OAR (SSC-R president), and Dr. Corazon Reyes (CIHM Dean).


Under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), SSC-R Manila is accredited to conduct international validation exam as the only partner school in the country that will provide examination venue for aspiring HRM and Tourism students and professors of any school who intend to work in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Academic calendars would always highlight NCAA openings as one exciting event for the Sebastinian community. This seasn promises another heart-stopping ball-by-ball moments as the Junior Stags defend the title and get the Grand Slam. But expect the Seniors retaliating to grab a space in the magic four. Here’s how the host school (JRU) describes the STAGS in their Game Guide info mag.

“Joe Gallent, Jolly Escobar, and one championship-hungry horde. Enough said. Enough said for how well-oiled the barracks of the Stags are for the 83rd season.

The Human Resource Development Center has fielded the following appointees and re-hired employees to the various academic levels of the school.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Dr. Maricar Benedicto	Mr. Geofferson Ting
Mr. Gary Dy	Dr. Geraldine Tria
Mr. William Espinosa	Ms. Judy Ann Guison
Ms. Cristeta Gomez	Dr. Evelyn Enejosa
Ms. Annabelle Mercado	Dr. Diosa Morong
Ms. Karen Pineda Dr. Ruena Noveno	Dr. Reynaldo Portillo
Ms. Sandra Villamayor	Ms. Susan Reyes
COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES
Mr. Rex Bringula	Mr. Rene Fadriquela
Mr. Brian Granada	Mr. Anthony Kirby Garcia
Ms. Maricris Eugenio	Ms. Felicitas Mipanga
Mr. Marlon Esteves

The Sebastinian Outreach Foundation, Inc. took a mile long journey reaching out, reaching far. Here are some of the implemented projects.

FROM NORWAY TO MANILA
Have you ever helped someone you do not know? Have you ever helped someone you haven’t met? Have you ever sacrificed a little of your time and effort for the benefit of other people far more unfortunate than you?

by John Rey F. Lozarita

Everyone did not expect that this catastrophe would cause death to hundreds of people, and destroy billions of properties and resources.

All sectors of society worked hand in hand to help the victims of typhoon Reming in the Bicol Region, so did the Sebastinian community. With the support of different individuals, companies, students, parent, employees, faculty members and alumni, SOFI was able to collect almost 1,000 packs of canned goods, noodles, rice, milk, etc. and even used clothings.

by Michael John Claro

It was a very memorable and cherished moment for parents of 13 newly-baptized children and six (6) newlywed couples who participated in the Mass Baptism and Wedding on March 15, 2007 at the San Sebastian Basilica. This was a dream come true for both the organizers and the recipients.

The Mass Baptism started with a short orientation by Dr. Rod Ponce. This was followed by the Baptismal Rites which was officiated by Rev. Fr. Rene Paglinawan, OAR.

Keeping A Look On Our Being. Sebastinians, Taralets!


By: A. Danan



Keeping a night alive, stretching an energy to the limit, sharing and sparing a moment or two, dancing, yelling, laughing, eating, partying, getting spiritually inspired,… how else would one spend a 15-hour event with nary a sleep? This aint ordinary for a student’s life, but for a Sebastinian, the affair could be a night to remember.


Some 700 or more students stayed wide awake June 29 to 30 and became closer to their school’s spirit. The event was called NIGHT CAMP 2007, a traditional welcoming of freshmen and transferees now nestling at San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila.

By A.C. Danan

Two prominent summer leagues concluded lately with one great news in common. It’s the indefatigable JUNIOR STAGS emerging as champion.

FR. MARTIN CUP held the final match between SSC-R and La Salle Zobel to draw the biggest crowd with the former grabbing victory through an 8-point lead (87-79). Copping the third position was Letran which relegated San Beda to the fourth place position.

NIKE SUMMER LEAGUE gave JUNIOR STAGS another limelight as the undefeated team crippled San Beda with a 6-point lead (80-74). Meanwhile, Letran stayed third after beating FEU.

By A.C. Danan

San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila takes the dominant position in this year’s summer competitions among which are the Nike Summer League, 12th Fr. Martin Cup, and Shakey’s V League.

2007 NIKE SUMMER LEAGUE The Juniors easily swept a straight 7-win and no defeat position copping overall leadership as of May 30, 2007 team standing beating schools like Adamson, Southridge, Southville, Don Bosco Technical Institute, UST, and PCCR. The Staglets enjoy a towering lead over other 26 competing teams from different colleges and universities.

By A.C. Danan

Junior and Senior Basketball Teams spread across towns, provinces and islands waging supremacy in invitational games. Painting the towns red and gold victoriously had earned greater popularity for the school in its exciting effort of bringing the academic and sports programs closer to its potential enrollees specifically the college freshmen.

By Sheela Hogosojos and Eleanor Rafol

Delegates from UNO-R Bacolod, UNO-R Talisay, SSC-R Cavite, SSC-R Canlubang, CST-R San Carlos City, SPA-R Negros Occidental, USJ-R Cebu and USJ-R Basak Campus trooped down to SSC-R Manila to attend the 12th Recoletos Campus Ministry Summer institute on April 24-28, 2007. Participants were accorded with the Opening Program held at the HRM Coffee Shop where Fr. Dionisio C.Cachero welcomed them with the opening remarks. Fr. Cris Palomar introduced the delegates while Fr. Lauro V. Larlar delivered the keynote address centering on the topic “Beyond Recoletos 400: What Then… New Directions of the Campus Ministry”. The first day session ended with the Eucharistic Celebration officiated by Fr. Larlar.

By Roselyn Lacuesta


Former Stag player Francis Navarro trained MILO Best participants during the Basketball Training Program for kids held April 9-30 at the SSC-R Quadrangle.

This summer sports activity taught future cagers the basics and fundamentals of basketball. The training also gave emphasis to the right discipline and attitude the players must obtain in order to become successful in the said sports field.

By Eleonor Rafol and Sheela Hagosojos

A turnover ceremony commenced last April 20 for the following newly elected SSC-R Faculty Association Officers:

President: Dr. Lucivilla Marcos
Vice-President: Mrs. Violeta Villanin Rodriguez
Secretary: Mrs. Corazon Uy
Treasurer: Dr. Cynthia Cruz
P.R.O.: Mrs. Malou Narca
Buss. Mngr: Mr. Gary Angeles
Auditor:Mrs. Suzette Valdez

Representatives:
CIHM – Ms. Rhea Delos Santos
CABACS – Mrs. Rachelle Franco
IREP – Mr. Gary Angeles

By: Clarice Alcantara and Sheela Hagosojos


In the pursuit of maintaining excellence in athletic endeavours, SSC-R Manila (through the Elementary Family Council, ELFACO) holds Taekwondo sessions with sports partner MILO, the Energy Drink. Target participants are the grade school, high school and college students.

MILO Taekwondo team is led by Coach Jec Canotes. With him are Igor Ducay, Romeo de Leon, Roger Arroyo, Jr., Chloe Camyl Diel, and Raffy de Jesus. Traninings are held every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This sports event intends to screen and develop potential Taekwondo athletes who will be trained regularly for Taekwondo competions here and abroad.

Meanwhile, Mr. Jeffrey Garcia of the Philippine Taekwondo Association shares participation by endorsing the new Electronic ID System . The system provides information and important data on Taekwondo. Sharing her skills is Kim Alexis, a junior black belter who is a gold Medalist of last year’s Palarong Pambansa.

The training for Taekwondo reminds everyone of the learnings not only on combat technique and self defense. It should be regarded as a form of physical exercise that also provides entertainment and a very sound philosophy on physical health. It elevates individuals to ranks and belts among which are yellow belt, black belt, and junior belt.

Taekwondo is one among the many sports activities SSC-R Manila has been implementing to perpetuate a commitment for quality education through excellence in sports. Consistent to this mission is the school’s string of championships in the NCAA specifically in the areas of basketball, volleyball, lawn tennis, and track and field. The Junior Stags hold the overall championship in the NCAA for two years now.