S E L A R O M I O R Z N E R O L STASHED. MAC computers stocked in CL3. (See story on p. 2) JBMA holds annual Jacome represents car show by SABRINA JI L A SANTOS Philippines in USA by LORENZ ROI MORA L ES THE JUNIOR BEDAN Marketing ROF. JOHN JACOME, CAS Prefect of Discipline, was selected as one of the Association (JBMA), the official co-curricular how his/her profession is being practiced in representatives in Group Study Exhange (GSE) Program in Pennsylvania, USA organization of San Beda College Alabang’s the US. subsidized by the Rotary Foundation from April 4 to May 8, 2009. Business Management department major P In the case of Prof. Jacome who has in Marketing and Sales, hosted their 3rd Along with Prof. Jacome were experience immensely.” two professions, being a college professor and annual car show last January 31 in the three more participants with different a law student, he was able to visit a number college gym. Registration for the event professions, namely Rowena Marie Andaya, Amish community of technical and vocational schools and some started at 8am with a fee of 1500php. The an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Michael As part of the exchange program, of Ivy League Universities such as Harvard activity started at around 12 midnight of the Julian, a Stock Broker, and Roy Nicolas each member will be given a host family in University (Cambridge, Massachusetts), following day. Molon, Jr., a TV writer-producer. Also with which they will spend most of their time Princeton University (New Jersey), Brown Aside from Bedans, alumni and them was Estelita Bunye, a Rotarian who with while tours and cultural trips were University (Providence, Rhode Island), and guests also participated in the event. 45 cars served as their team leader. attended by groups. University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia). registered are owned by Bedans. The JBMA The Rotary International District One of the communities they The term Ivy League connotes academic gave out 36 awards including Best in Show 7480 (Pennsylvania, USA), headed by Joel visited was the Amish community in excellence, selectivity in admissions and and Best in Paint. Chesney, District Governor, and Karen Pennsylvania. The Amish People, also social elitism. “It is traditional for the organization Strawhacker, GSE Committee Chair, were known as the “Plain People,” are those who He observed the pedagogical to host this event. This is the organization’s the ones to guide the GSE Team Philippines still practice and adhere the traditional practices and teaching strategies of each most awaited major event, that’s why we during their one month stay. Carrying the way of living. They do not use electricity to university. He attended classes and was continue hosting it.” says Andrea Villa Rotary 3830 district, the Philippine Team preserve their culture. Hence, they have no given a chance to lecture the students. (IV-BSBMMS). Aside from being JBMA’s was able to visit several states in USA, air conditioners and cell phones. Prof. Jacome was able to visit annual project, the car show is also a fund such as New Jersey, Washington D.C., and They also visited several historical various courts in USA such as the Court raising event for the Mangyans of Mindoro. Massachusetts, during their visit. and cultural sites such as the Statue of of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County “I chose the Mangyans to be the beneficiary Prof. Jacome said that his Liberty and United Nations Building in Arbitration Centre, a District Court for this event because I do believe that they experience in joining GSE “exceeded” his New York, the Washington Monument and which concentrates on minor cases, the are in great need of our help,” says Randrich expectations. He shared that “the GSE Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Montgomery County Court which caters Bayona (IV-BSBMMS), JBMA president. Program facilitated my professional growth, and the submarine Olympia which was used more on criminal cases such as murder, The organization will absorb the promoted in myself a strong sense of by the Americans in traveling to Manila Bay rape and drug trafficking and the US Third 50% of the total earnings while the other nationalism and historicity, and increased during the Second World War. Circuit Court of Appeals. my appreciation of other cultures.” He added JBMA HOLDS / 3 that “the whole team, without a doubt, felt Ivy League Universities Bucks County Courier Times this trip was informative, meaningful and a Every week, each delegate was The GSE Team Philippines was life-changing experience. I enjoyed the GSE given a vocational day in order to observe JACOME REPRESENTS / 3 DEKADA wins SEC NEWS by CRYSTA L EDUARDO Sino ako? CAS holds 11th p. 2 Commencement Exercise MAJORITY OF THE candidates from the had to add an abstain checkbox,” Isabela DEKADA Party (Dedikasiyong Kalidad Carag, ELBO Chairperson, said. NEWS Daan sa Bagong Bedista) won last March “Although the students can choose CAS holds 6 at the SEC (Student Executive Council) to not vote for him or other candidates, it 2nd Lion’s Roar p. 3 General Elections at the Bellarmine Hall. had to be visible because not everyone is The BEDAN Party (BEDistang Aktibong aware of abstain,” Carag added. Basing from Naglilingkod) took the P.R.O. and level the poll results for the presidency, Esquivel FEATURES representative positions. obtained four hundred thirty seven (437) Maligayang pagdating sa p. 6 The election was supervised by votes. A candidate is considered a winner kagubatan ng mga leon Mrs. Cecilia J. Lalisan, CAS Prefect of if he/she acquires 50% +1 of total votes. “If Activities, and officers of the Electoral Nico was abstained and was not declared FEATURES Board (ELBO). as president, a re-election for the position Ako si Chobenito! p. 7 Nicholas Ray E. Esquivel, current would be held, giving both the parties SEC President from the DEKADA Party rawr! to either maintain or go with a different ran for position without an opposing candidate”, stated Carag. candidate. “Since Nico (Esquivel) was the only candidate running for presidency, we DEKADA WINS / 8 2 The Bedan Herald NEWS Volume 15 No. 1 Freshmen Issue CAS holds 11th Commencement Exercise by ABI L ENE EDEN ROVERO Prof. Magdalena Barricaua. Aban (BSLM), Ms. Mossah Maica Carlos Regullano convening For the Latin honors, seven (BACMS), Mr. Glenn Michael Dela the commencement rites students achieved the Cum Laude status Cruz (BSBM-MFI), Ms. Cassandra Marie followed by the singing of namely Ms Rita Marie Reyes (BS Business Gonzales (BSBM-MS), Ms. Nizel Bernadette the Philippine National Management Major in Marketing and Lopena (BSBM-E), Mr. Jay Roy Neyra (BSA), Anthem. The invocation was Sales), Ms. Rose Angeli Navarro (BA Mr. Alvin Mapas, Ms. Lorenza Liz Orbino given by College Chaplain, Communication and Media Studies), Ms. (BACMS), Mr. Ron Ehmer Paguio (BSLM), C J Reverend Father Olegario Lorenza Liz Orbino (BACMS), Mr. Dino Ms. Patricia Gail Quiros (BSLM), Mr. Julian M f Karlo Tablante (BSBM-MS), Ms. Gerlyn Carlo Uy (BSIT-SD), Ms. Andrea Francis o Commelleran, OSB and the y s Rosario Barrozo (BS Accountancy), Ms. Desiree Villa (BSBM-MS) and Mr. Aldrick e Welcome Address delivered t r u by Ms. Aira Vanessa Antonio Leah Paclibar (BSBM-MS) and Mr. Julian Villate (BSIT-SD). o C (BA International Studies Carlo Uy (BS information Technology Mr. Crisanto Calvento presented RV. MSGR. Santos delivers commencement address. Major in Tourism). Major in Systems Development). the Petition for Conferment of the Degrees SAN BEDA COLLEGE Alabang’s (SBCA) The commencement address Following this was the distribution while Dean Baricaua presented the St. Benedict Chapel was the venue for the was delivered by Reverend Monsenior of the St. Maur Award for Area Excellence Graduates who were then confirmed by 11th Commencement Exercises which took Gerardo Santos who was introduced by to the following students: Mr Julian Carlo Rev. Dom Roque. place last April 2, Thursday. Administrators, Prof. Rosario Mielmia Aquino. During his Uy (BSIT-SD), Mr. Crisanto Calvento Along with the Vice Dean of the Faculty, Staff and Students along with their talk, RV. MSGR. Santos posed dares to the (BACMS), Ms. Rita Marie Reyes (BSBM- CAS and the respective department chairs, family and friends headed to the said venue graduates, daring them to “Serve” and to MS), Ms. Aira Vanessa Antonio (BAIS-T), Rev. Dom Roque along with Dean Baricaua to take part and celebrate the occasion. “Go Beyond”. After which he was presented Ms. Mary Grace Caro (BSBM Major in awarded the graduates their diplomas. A The occasion started with a Plaque of Appreciation by SBCA Rector Management of Financial Insititutions) total of 161 students marched to the chapel’s Reverend Dom Clement Ma. Roque, OSB and Ms. Barbara Divina Goduco (BS Legal altar to claim their much deserved diplomas and Prof. Thelma Geraldine Baricaua, Management). after completing their course in SBCA. Bedans wear CAS Dean, followed by the distribution The Montserrat Loyalty Awards This number includes the first 13 Bachelor of the academic, special and loyalty awards were given to the following students of Science Major in Legal Management trash also done by Rev. Dom Roque and Dean for the said award; Ms. Nina Angelique graduates produced by the college. by NI C O L E GUIRRE MAC Computers pull-out, students uninformed by LORENZ ROI MORA L ES BEDANS ARE KNOWN for having a high morale, with a great sense of style and an STUDENTS OF SAN Beda College When the The Bedan Herald ability to look confident in whatever they Alabang – College of Arts and Sciences (TBH) asked Mr. Baluyot why the students are wearing… even junk.