SSC-R has started drawing publicity as a result of the winning streak in the NCAA and other competitions. Getting the spot for a prominent write-up was none other the champion builder himself coach Roger Gorayeb. Here’s one item for one’s delight as arranged by Christel Joy Palcon.

ABAS , Joanne Sharon C.		GRACILLA , Jereen Ng P.
ACOYMO, Mark C.		GUIYAB , Michelle S.
AGUILAR , JR., Salvador B.		HEMEDEZ , Randy G.
ALCANTARA , Robert P.		LABITAG , Revolette A.
ARCA , Julius B.		LACANILAO , Maria Leah M.
ATIENZA , Roland Ysrael R.		LACAP , Lordelyn L.
AURE, JR ., Adolfo P.		LEE , Jackson P.
BAGARES , Arthur C.		LIBRANDO-DELA ROSA , Rosalinda A.
BALTAZAR , JR., Vicente E.		MACAHILOS , Ariel V.
BARBOZA , Terry Joy P.		MACAM , Joie L.
BATUNGBACAL , JR., Jose E.		MANALAYSAY , Roland C.
BELARMINO , Alvin C.		MASIGLA , Dangal P.
BELMONTE , Russell D.		MENCHAVEZ , JR., Reynaldo Y.
BELTRAN , Carlos Rolando N.		MONTEALEGRE-TENAZAS , Theresa M.
BIGAYAN , Lorenzo E.		NATIVIDAD , Jose Eduardo L.
BIROSEL , Valarie O.		NIEBRES , Jose Carlo H.
BONGNGAT , Gelacio D.		NIEVES , Mygee A.
BRONDIAL , JR., Henedino P.		ORFINADA , Katrina G.
BURAHIM , Alnie A.		ORONEA , Maricris E.
CAGUIOA , Anthony R.		PALMA , Simon Peter G.
CALILAO , Juliette C.		PANCHO , Fatima Angela D.
CARANTO , Joan V.		PEDROSO , Jonas Fred R.
CARDINES , Jimmy U.		PEREZ , Wendell Ian C.
CASTRO , Roel Vincent G.		PURUGANAN , Myra Roby S.
CAYTON , Timothy Joseph E.		RADOC , JR., Rogelio D.
CENIT , Sheila C.		RAGONJAN , Alexander F.
CHAVEZ , Christian M.		REBATO , JR., Amador B.
CHING-SALES , Isabelita G.		REGIO , Darwin Z.
CRISOSTOMO , Ali Bang-ar M.		REYNALDO , Lutherval M
DE GUZMAN, JR., Rolando A.		RICAMORA , JR., Rudy B.
DEL MUNDO , Rodhelyn T.		SABILLO , Farley C.
DE LOS SANTOS , Lyndon F.		SAMPAGA , Claro Regino B.
DELOS SANTOS , III, Fabian K.		SANTOS , Emiliano T.
DIRAMPATEN , Cashmer G.		SEVILLANO , Joven G.
DUQUE , Edsel A.		SIAYNGCO , Aileen F.
FERNANDEZ , Vic Byron T.		SINGSON , JR., Eduardo A.
FIGUERAS-CACACHO , Milagros P.		SUDARIO , Sunshine Apple L.
FLORES , Alexander G.		SUSUSCO , Ria Nina L.
FOLLANTE , Eugene P.		TABAQUIN IV, Anthony M.
FORTEZA , Alfredito E.		TABANGCURA , Shirley Mae O.
GABOY , Catherine S.		TOLENTINO , Wilfimell S.
GARCIA , Jaysen Amor M.		TRAJE , Rey A.
GARCIA , Michael G.		VELASCO , Sheila Teodora M.
GONZALES , Charo L.		VILLAREAL , Joanne L.
GONZALES , Norma R.
Click Here for pictures on each successful candidates

TESTIMONIAL DINNER will be held right after the Commencement Exercises on 30 April 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the SSC-R Campus.

A. OUSTANDING STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Most Outstanding Academic Student Organization

Sebastinian Forensics Society (SFS)

Adviser: Ms. Cherry Lou Alfon

2nd Most Outstanding Academic Student Organization

Sebastinian Tourism Organization (STO)

Adviser: Ms. Mary Grace Ac-ac

3rd Most Outstanding Academic Student Organization

Sebastinian Business Management Society (SBMS)

Adviser: Ms. Noryli Guererro

by: A.C. Danan

Simulating a cabin's interior dining to interestingly contrast the busy front of C.M. Recto and invite fine dining even for students, employees in and out and walk-ins, CAPTAIN'S GALLEY opened last March 8 as a result of partnership between SSC-R Manila and Work Camp headed by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Raymond Cometa (CIHM faculty).

Inspired by cruise cuisine setting, the resto offers buffet, fastfood dining, catering and function set-ups. Manning the place is the restaurant mnager who is backed-up by the the captain waiter, cashier, 2 senior chefs, 3 cooks, 3 waiters, 2 receptionists, 3 office staff, and 2 security guards

The organizational set-up reflects the school's response to bring the academe closer to industry environment by promoting work enhancement in the workplace through school setting. The restaurant's daily operation is being maintained by 3rd year and 4th year HRM students as practicumers who should complete 150 hours of restaurant training.
They are given meal allowances as incentives.

Captain's Galley operates six days a week (Monday to Saturday) from 6:30 to 9pm.
Operation maintains two shiting schedules (6:30 am to 1:30 pm and 2 pm to 9 pm).

The inauguration last March 8 was graced by prominent administrators and other invited priests, employees and guests.

Everyone is invited to enjoy a delightful array of food everyday at Captain's Galley. Bon appetit!

by: Mhontres

The long silence is over!!

A new dawn has began. The time has come for all Sebastinians to be heard. No longer will our lips be sealed, let us start speaking so you may know.

The Student Development and Placement sponsored two enrichment seminars about Personality Development, Job Hunting and the Job Fair 2007 held last March 5 and 7, 2007 at the Bar Review from 8:30-5:30 p.m. The said event was a joint-project and efforts of the SPDC College Guidance represented by Ms. Teresita Abad and from Law Guidance, Ms. Margery Cruz. It was intended both for the college graduating and all year levels of law students wherein it aims to help and equip out Sebastinian students to be increasingly competent and confident individuals as they pursue their career goals in life.

Senior Lawn Tennis Hits Grand Slam

    Fishing out three championships in the recent NCAA season, the Junior Stags made it as the overall champion. The three teams’ superiority was seen bagging top post in Basketball, Volleyball and Track and Field. Providing strong leadership in the overall race are teams capturing the 1st-runner up places such as Chess, Swimming, Lawn Tennis, and Table Tennis. The Taekwondo team placed 2nd runner-up.

Graduating high school students in Canlubang, Calamba, Sta. Rosa, Cabuyao, Binan, Laguna are invited to take part in the Career Expo 2007 to be held at San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Canlubang Campus on March 2, 2007. Seminars/workshops on the topics such as Cooking, Bartending (Cocktail Mixing and Flair Tending), Cake Decorating, Foreign Language, Entrepreneurship, Personality Development, Web Designing, Basic Acting and Basic TV Production will be held simultaneously in the newly established campus.

Other than this, there will be entrance exams, campus tour, and bands performing in the afternoon. For pre-registration please contact (049) 549-0901 to 02 or 0917-8289104.
San Sebastian Canlubang rests within Carmelray Industrial Park 1 and look for Ms. Jeanne Arvesu.

The Alumni Association, Inc. will hold the Grand Alumni Homecoming this Saturday, February 17 at the SSC-R Manila quadrangle. Dubbed as "Kamustahan 2007", the affair promises another fun-filled excitements stirring attendees to hype their "Dugong Baste" spirit. Holy Mass will start at 4:30 pm while program segues at 5:30 pm.

For further details, please contact Atty. Ramon V. G. Alzona, Jr. at 7348931-39 loc. 164.

Another "back-to-back-to-back" feat was recorded as the Seniors brought home championship title in the NCAA Lawn Tennis. Beating the disappointed College of St. Benilde, SSC-R team became every inch pressured but surprisingly victorious with an all-out effort extended by "dark horse" Gelico Agcaoili. Slashing a painful defeat to their opponents were Jorge Boticario, Jon Inri Grape, Michael Tenoria and of course, Gelico Agcaoili.
Letran knights placed third and Bedan tigers went fourth.

Meanwhile, the Juniors netted a runner-up title, unable to hold its leadership which was earned last season. This year's team was composed of Mark William Cruz, Arjohn Dela Cruz, Mikoff Manduriao, and Val Aaron Taguinin. College of St. Benilde snatched championship placing SSC-R second, Perpetual third and San Beda fourth.

Table Tennis Juniors copped the first runner-up position giving the title to Letran Knights. The juniors were composed of Melvin Balontong, Levin Catalan, Mark Rayray, and Jonnel Uy.

Here are two more schools conducted with survey on preferred courses. St. Francis School which is situated beside the Our Lady of the Abando Church of Sta. Ana, Manila keeps three sections of fourth year, while Westminster School of Tondo, Manila has two 4th year sections. Following are the top course choices.

COURSE RANK
ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL
HRM 1
Computer Science 2
Tourism 3
Psychology 4
Business Adm/Acctg 5
Mass Comm. 6
Marketing 7
Political Science 8

WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
HRM 1
Tourism 2

Observing its 11th College Week, the College of Arts and Sciences jives its celebration with this a thematic touch, "KASama sa KASayahan, K.A.S. Magpakailanman".

From February 12-14, the three-day affair will include the following activities:

Day 1 Feb. 12 (Monday)
8 am Eucharistic Celebration (St. Ezekiel Moreno Chapel)
9 am Opening of Exhibits (3rd Floor, College Building)
1:30 pm Quiz Challenge (Bar Review Center)

Day 2 Feb. 13 (Tuesday)
9 am Fun Games (Gym)
1:30 pm Celebrity Debate (Bar Review Center)

Day 3 Feb. 14 (Wednesday)
9 am Dance Competition (College Auditorium)
Raffle Draw

The celebration is set to commence on Monday, Feb 12 with a Eucharistic Celebration to be held at St. Ezekiel Moreno Chapel. It will conclude with a Dance Competition and a Raffle Draw that will give away a brand new cellphone, MP 3 player, and lots of cellphone loads.

“SA NAKARAAN AT SA NAKALAAN, SAN SEBASTIAN MAGPAKAILANMAN”

FR. LAURO LARLAR TALKS ABUT THE THEME THROUGH A HOMILY

“Looking back, looking through” essentially became the focus of the celebration of San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila when it observed its 60th Foundation Week last January 17-20, 2007.

Marking the first spark of the weeklong affair was the Mass at the school quadrangle which was officiated by Rev. Fr. Lauro Larlar (Prior Provincial), 8 am last January 17. His homily centered on the foundation theme “SA NAKARAAN AT SA NAKALAAN, SAN SEBASTIAN MAGPAKAILANMAN”. He said “ we have a big reason to celebrate because we have a rich memory that will strengthen our vision. However, the gift of memory and the gift of love should be used especially in this times of elections.”

In his analogy, he paralleled the 60th year of existence to a retiring employee. The period of retirement, according to him, blesses a person with a gift of solitute, having more time for himself and with others, an involvement to be closer to God and be conscious on the alarming form of paralysis. He encouraged everyone to put more determination in serving people and be more involved for the love of God and be more sensitive with the needs of others.

MOTORCADE

Proudly queuing an array of vehicles and floats in red and yellow balloons and tarps, the SSC-R community made a public parade via a motorcade right after the mass held at the school quadrangle. Starting from the center gate, the motorcade made a stretch to Ayala Bridge, then took Quirino, Pedro Gil, Taft, Quiapo Bridge all the way to Dimasalang, Maceda, right To Espana, left to Morayta, left to Recto, right to Legarda, and back to Plaza del Carmen. The motorcade was participated by the different student groups, grade school, high school, college, MBA and Law.

BLESSING OF THE COLLEGE CATWALK, AUDITORIUM AND EXHIBIT

Responding to the welfare of the students and to the plans of the school, the Alumni Association provided for the construction of the College Catwalk which serves as an extended structure for the new College Library. The said project was given the blessing along with the newly-renovated College Auditorium. Also blessed was the institutional exhibit which commenced after the motorcade. Fr. Cris Palomar, OAR initiated the rites while Fr. Dionisio C. Cachero , OAR (College president) and Atty. Ramon Victor Alzon (Alumni president) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The affair was attended by some priest and lay administrators, faculty, employees and students.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY SPORTSFEST

The day stirred excitements with the Annual Community Sportsfest which featured Basketball Championship match. The event hailed the following winners: Champion – Athletics Group, 1st Runner-Up – Recoletos Fathers, 2nd Runner-Up – CABACS(College of Accountancy, Business Administration and Computer Studies)


BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Taking the limelight were some bands competing for the Battle of the Bands. Emerging winners as finalists were Chikiting ni Pedro, Rose Quartz, Ensemble, Pokemox, Black Label, and Kachichas Meets Kulafu. Guest band from Davao City, SIDE CRASH performed numbers to the delight of the crowd.

LIVE FEATURE SEGMENT OF MUB OVER ABS-CBN2

January 18 put SSC-R Manila live via “Magandung Umaga Pilipinas” over ABS-CBN2 with Louie Villaruz’s “Gimik Republik” segment. Featured were the Korean visitors (students from Chonbuk National University of Korea) which were invited for a cultural exchange program of the school, the high school students doing a field dance of the eighties, STONE FREE Band with SSC-R students as crowd, and the Basketball and Volleybal athletes. The coverage was facilitated by Mr. Albert Danan, the school’s Public Relations Officer.

CELEBRITY BREAKFAST

Successful alumni, past administrators, and achievers were invited and tendered with sumptuous meal during the “Celebrity Breakfast”. Celebrating with the lay and priest administrators, the audience were presented with the school’s future prospects and plans which intend to elicit support. Fr. Dionisio C. Cachero (president) presented the school’s vision for the next years which includes the full establishment of SSC-R Canlubang (prioritizing the construction of the chapel within the school site). In his tallk, he also stressed on some developmental priorities in physical and academic forms. The need for the building of the Athletes’ Quarter and setting and upgrading of laboratories are on the list. Moving towards academic excellence, he also mentioned plans to improve faculty line-up, instructional programs, and alumni relations. All these are in the offing in order to elevate the school into a higher level. This year, SSC-R Manila is set for PAASCU accreditation for level 3. Hopefully, it could apply for a university status.

As part of the preparation for the SSC-R 60th Foundation day, we have gathered some old pictures which have been kept for generations. Our 60th foundation focuses on some old memoir, images and traditions of being a Sebastinian, which indeed never fades until now . Sa Nakaraan at sa Nakalaan, San Sebastian Magpakailanman!

CAREER TALKS REVEAL MORE TOP COURSE CHOICES

HRM and Business Administration prevail popularity among the respondents

Chiang Kai Shek College dominates the finals
By: Lord Allan C. Montańo


Fourteen schools sent representatives last Thursday, December 7, to the first St. Ezekiel Cup 2006, an inter-high school competition in Mathematics which was organized by the Sebastinian Mathematical Society(SMS) and was held at the Bar Review Center of the Law Building, SSC-R Manila.

Dubbed as "MATHirang MATHibay 2006", the competition registered two teams composed of two persons per school. Among these schools were Manila Science High School, St. Joseph's School of Pandacan, Claret School of Quezon City, Emilio Aguinaldo College Science High School, Infant Jesus Academy of Marikina, Torres High School, Philippine Cultural High School, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Jose Rizal University, Arellano University-Juan Sumulong Campus, Saint Jude Catholic School, Paco Catholic School, University of the East-Manila, and Chiang Kai Shek Manila.

HRM, MASSCOM, TOURISM, BUSINESS ADM, ACCOUNTANCY ARE THE TOP CHOICES IN SURVEY
By: ACD


A survey conducted to 4th year students of OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART QC revealed the following choices during the Career Talk by the PR office.

by: Fr. Tol Almayo, OAR

Most Rev. Fr. Javier Guerra, OAR, Prior General; our dear Priors Provincial, your Excellencies, the rest of the Recollect family, friends GOOD MORNING, BUENOS DIAS, MAGANDANG UMAGA PO, MAAYONG BUNTAG, MAAYONG AGA SA INYO TANAN…

Yesterday we listened top the 4 heavyweights in the world of mission. Let me then try to point out, to the best I can, the landmark points they have shared to us, following the outline of each paper:

San Sebastian College-Recoletos; December 5, 2006
Readings: Acts 2:42-47;2 Tim. 4:1-8; Jn. 15:9-17
by RICARDO J. CARDINAL VIDAL
Archbishop of Cebu

Spanish Translation

Your Excellencies...
My Brother Priests...
My Dear Religious Sisters and Brothers...
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ...

I would like to congratulate you today, the Foundation Day of the Order of the Augustinian Recollects. This particular Foundation Anniversary is made more meaningful by your year-long celebration of the 400th anniversary of your arrival in the Philippines. Your presence in the Philippines has borne fruit in the many educational institutions that you have founded all over the country. I am proud and grateful, in particular, to the University of San Jose-Recoletos-Cebu, whose administration has always been supportive and active in the implementation of our Archdiocesan pastoral plans. Likewise, the parish communities which you have nurtured attest to the pastoral charity of your brethren assigned to care for these communities. In Cebu, I have two, namely, the parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel which is attached to the University of San Jose-Recoletos, and the parish of Our Lady of Consolation in Laray, Talisay. The many beautiful churches you have built around the Philippines stand as silent witness to the zeal of earlier missionaries who molded generations of Filipinos in the faith. The life and mission of St. Ezekiel Moreno are the purest testimony to the work of the OAR in the Philippines.

(Manila Bulletin December 4, 2006 Issue)

The Filipino Recollect Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno will host the Third Recollect International Mission Congress starting today and ending on Dec. 6, culminating the quadricentennial celebration of the arrival of the first missionaries in the Philippines in 1606.

The Recoletos 400 Executive Committee expects about 700 local and international delegates.

Recollect bishops, priests, brothers and sisters working in various mission centers all over the world as well as Filipino missionaries and lay colaborators will flock to San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila to evaluate their missionary history, present reality, and plan for appropriate future approaches to evangelization.