The Shield - Letran Bataan

22/10/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Bataan welcomes the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management from the University of Santo Tomas

Students of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management visit Letran-Bataan for a courtesy call for the ongoing Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) partnership with the University of Santo Tomas-College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (UST-CTHM) and Centro Turismo of the University of Santo Tomas along with their academic staff and course facilitator Arnulfo Ricardo A. Butiong, MMC, and Chairperson of the Tourism Management Program Ms. Christine Concepcion C. Fajardo, this October 22, 2024. The agenda of the weeklong tour is to improve Bataan’s marketing strategies with regards to its tourism industry.

The day began with a warm welcome from the officers of the Letran Student Council and the administrators of Letran-Bataan, greeting the Thomasians one by one upon arrival, creating a friendly atmosphere that made the students feel comfortable with their stay in the Colegio.

The students then gathered in the college Audio Visual Room for the seminar. The event was kicked off by Rev. Fr. Reynor E. Munsayac, O.P., the Vice President of Religious Affairs for the Colegio, with words welcoming the Thomasians for their visit to the campus, as well as to encourage the students to enjoy their stay in Bataan. During the event, Ms. Christine Concepcion C. Fajardo, expressed her appreciation for Letran Bataan’s hospitality with their visit.

The seminar was spearheaded by Letran-Bataan's own Mr. John Ian Seeckts, LPT, who shared his insights and thorough knowledge in marketing and research. He also explored and tackled the IMC, which is defined as the process of making marketing effective and more efficient.

Before the event ended, the 3rd year Communication Arts students of Letran-Bataan assisted the Thomasians with their branding. The Thomasians were grouped in half, together with the 3rd year Communication Arts students, as they discussed concerns about marketing, advertising, and business plans.

The event was wrapped up with a successful day of knowledge-sharing and connection. Thomasians, as well as the 3rd year communication arts students, will now proceed to the next itinerary for the 4-day tour.

✍️: Erin Capuli
📸: Francis Bucaling, Christopher B Ongoco Jr., Alyssa Labrador

06/10/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶.

Devoted followers of The Blessed Virgin Mary, along with the students of Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan, walk as one with the saints this evening throughout Orani, Bataan, in celebration of the 2024 Rosary Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Orani, this 6th of October 2024.

Fresh off the Holy Novena Mass held at the Minor Basilica and Shrine Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary of Orani, the devotees of the residents of Orani, Bataan, flanked by the municipality's marching band and the statues of the various Dominican saints alongside the likeness of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The devotees, holding their holy rosaries and candles to match, marched from the Orani Town Plaza throughout Centro I, passing by Mulawin, Calero, Centro II, and Tenejero until its conclusion as they circled back to the Plaza.

The cold breeze of the night was not the only thing filling the air. As prayers of the parade were felt throughout the routes of Orani along with an ocean of candles during a chilly evening.

Spectators, citizens, and passersby alike watched in awe as the marching band played the beat to the sound of their drums along with their trumpets and showcased their talents while beholding the sight of an ocean of devotees as they held up their candles and celebrated the Dominican saints and prayed to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Along the parade of saints, Letranites follow and express their faith towards an alumnus of the Colegio, St. Vincent Liem de La Paz.

The Dominican procession was one to behold as it capped off with a magnificent display of fireworks, which lit up the night sky and concluded the eventful evening in the Municipality of Orani.

✍️: Jimren Alonzo
📸: Christopher Ongoco Jr., John Oliver Dela Cruz, Alyssa Labrador, Erin Capuli, Samantha Carbungco, and Francis Bucaling

06/10/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪:

Students of Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan, along with the devoted followers of The Blessed Virgin Mary, gather for the 2024 Rosary Feast of Our Lady of The Rosary of Orani held at Minor Basilica and Shrine Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary of Orani in Orani, Bataan with His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Raymund Fernando P. Jose, O.P. The mass is set to be followed by the Dominican Procession and will be held at the Orani Town Plaza. Roads around the area will be closed for the procession until its conclusion scheduled at 8PM.

✍️: Jimren Alonzo
📸: Christopher Ongoco, John Oliver Dela Cruz, Alyssa Labrador, Erin Capuli, and Francis Bucaling

25/09/2024

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻 - 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 3𝗿𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 2024 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸

Talents and culture greeted each other on the 3rd day of the 2024 Academic Week, held at the Gymbahan of Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Bataan, through various performances, including artistic storytelling, solo and duet singing, and even pieces of spoken poetry. It highlighted both the students' love for the language they use daily and showed that the Filipino language is not just to show Filipinos have their own language. It's there because it is an art piece on its own. Storytellers, poets, and singers, with some even asking their advisers if they could join the competition while it was going on, goes to show how motivated these young men and women are to showcase the different sides of the dialect they call their own. The winners of said events are to be announced on September 27, 2024, Friday. Along with all the previous winners for the contests and activities, the Collegiate department has held thus far.

In the afternoon, the event transitioned to a more traditional celebration ᅳ the Pistang Pinoy. Students and the members of the faculty gathered to celebrate the event, with the traditional Filipino dishes being the centerpiece, brought by each collegiate program.

After the feast, Larong Pinoy took place. The air was filled with nostalgia or a sort of enjoyment seeing Filipinos playing games for Filipinos by Filipinos. To sum it up, it was purely just joy and fun as students actively participated in playing Filipino games traditionally played by the youth of the country and even kids at heart such as Chinese garter and patintero.

As the day came to an end, the events celebrating the Buwan ng Wika surely left a smile on the face and on the appetite of everyone who attended. The celebrations reminded us to continue preserving Filipino traditions, and how these cultural events will continue to create a stronger, connected community everywhere these Filipinos go next.

✍️: Erin Capuli
📸: Christopher Ongoco, Marwell Moreno, and Francis Bucaling

25/09/2024

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻 - 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Engr. Lord Vien Baltazar, Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer and the resource speaker for this day’s Segregation and Waste Management Activity, shared his knowledge and insights on solid waste management with the students and faculty of the Collegiate Department together with Rev. Fr. Reynor E. Munsayac, OP., Executive Vice President, and Mr. Markwin Legaspi, Director of Auxiliary Services Department. His talk included the different categories of waste and their proper disposal. This seminar opened up ideas and discussion regarding the recyclability of materials and possible projects within the campus. Currently, the Colegio encourages everyone, both students and faculty, to bring their own lunchboxes and water bottles in order to limit the use of single use plastic. In doing so, they will receive a 5-peso discount for their purchase in the school's canteen.

Another step towards a better and greener environment is spearheaded by the Letran Earth Awareness Force (LEAF) with their adviser, Asst. Prof. Alvin T. Dela Peña, RECE, MEng'g, LPT with a Waste Segregation Management Seminar by LEAF Officers, Samantha Carbungco and Francis Bucaling and the LEAF Plantation Grove Presentation by Jerli Villanueva and Hanz Samos. Aside from the indoor seminars, with the combined efforts of the students and faculty of the Collegiate Department and the Auxiliary Services Department, an area for tree planting is cleared by removing overgrown weeds and other yard waste.

A clean and healthy environment starts with every individual and their attitude towards making an effort for a more sustainable future. This also serves as a gentle reminder that no matter how small a task is, it can lead to a bigger impact on the Earth and the people living in it.

In a battle of wits, different programs from the Collegiate Department showed off their knowledge and agility through a game titled, "Colegio Feud", inspired by the game show "Family Feud".

The winners from each game: Psychology, Engineering, and Accountancy are qualified for the last round to determine the winner. One representative is given 25 seconds to list the possible answers to a single question, but they are accepting only the Top 6 answers. The other two representatives are escorted outside to prevent them from hearing the question and answers. After the contestants are finished answering and once the top 6 choices are revealed, it is announced that the winners are to be awarded on September 27, 2024, Friday.

The Mobile Legends Tournament continued with Games 3 and 4, with Team 2 and Team 6 qualifying for the semi-finals. The first semi-final game between Team 1 and Team 5 resulted in Team 1 securing a spot for the finals.

The final game, along with the semifinals which shall determine Team 1's opponent, will be announced depending on the available schedule.

✍️: Francesca Ramos
📸: Marwell Moreno, Francis Bucaling, Samantha Carbungco, Alyssa Labrador, and Meryll Justine Violago

23/09/2024

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 2024 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

No festivity in the Colegio is complete without a Eucharistic Mass led by The Vice President for Religious Affairs, Rev. Fr. Stephen Mari Laja, O.P. at the College AVR to kickstart a blessed first day of The 2024 Collegiate Academic Week. This year's academic week is to be held on September 23-27, 2024. The students and the faculty of The Collegiate Department were set to participate in a week's worth of activities showing the prowess of knowledge the students of The Colegio have obtained while also showing what it's like to have fun while learning.

As the mass came to an end, the students of the Colegio flocked to the College AVR for The Umalohokan 2024 where the power of the students to elect the 2024 rendition of The Letran College Student Council (LCSC) was set to commence. Awaiting the students was the party list, Deus Patria, carrying their slogan of “Para sa Diyos, Dugong P**a, Isang Patria” with 3rd Year BS Psychology Student Julia Patrice Carlos running for president.

Despite being incomplete within their ranks, the party list commenced the Miting de Avance head-on and shared their platforms that focused on transparency and student help. Each of the members of the party had a chance to properly introduce themselves and share their specific platforms. After they shared their plans for the department. The floor was opened and the microphone was up for grabs for anyone to ask any concern before voting lines were open throughout the Colegio. Despite the hard-hitting questions that pondered from "What can you do to exceed the past regime?” to “Where are the other members who were not present during the Miting de Avance?” The Umalohokan was a way to settle any doubts and concerns before the next council of knights was to be officially elected as the next leaders of the LCSC.

The following is the complete list of the party members for the party list Deus Patria:

President: Julia Patrice Carlos
Vice President: Charles Michael Zaratan
Secretary: Alyana Mae Marasigan
Treasurer: Judiross Aplacador
Senator/Rep: Psych and Comm Arts: Rohania De Guzman
Senator/Rep: Eng. and I.T: Karl Cedrix Morales
Senator/Rep: AC, BA, and HM: Gennie Morales

Afterwards, the Commission on Student Election (ComSElec) Chairperson Hanz Samos along with their adviser Asst. Prof. Donna Mae Rodriguez guided the students on how to vote through the website using their Letran accounts.

During the afternoon, the students were engaged with the various online-based competitions prepared by Instr. Aljon Torno and Instr. Sofia Custodio for the Esports competition at the IT Lobby. The Esports tournament marked the first time Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan held a venue for any sort of event with relation to online gaming in the Colegio.

A known fashion game among GenZs, Dress To Impress or DTI, encouraged students to tap in their inner creativity by creating outfits with a specific theme within a time limit. Students and faculty voted for the most deserving of the ‘Fashionista’ title among the contestants.

For a more competitive match, 8 teams fight to the top during the Mobile Legends tournament. The first match started with a fierce battle between Team 1 and Team 8, with Team 1 emerging as the winner. The second bout kept the audience on edge with Team 4 and Team 5’s fight before Team 5’s decisive victory.

The Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) tournament and the continuation of the rest of the competitions will be held on September 27, 2024, Friday.

✍️: Jimren Alonzo and Francesca Ramos
📸: Marwell Moreno and Meryll Justine Violago

23/04/2024

To all COLLEGE students.

Let the dress code be your guide through this sizzling heatwave, Letranites!
Stay safe and hydrated!

23/04/2024

Drink your water, Letranites!
🎨: Erin Capuli

31/01/2024

The championship matches for volleyball and basketball concluded for this year's ColegiOlympics.

It was a close match between the senior high school students and college students during the volleyball match last January 25, 2024. Eventually, the college students were declared the winners.

In the afternoon, the parents and college students faced off in a fiery basketball match. When the buzzer rang throughout the court, signaling the end of the game, everyone erupted into cheers as the parents took home their well-deserved win.

In a series of obstacles, students from the Junior High School, Senior High School, and College departments, alongside faculty, ran against time. They jumped on tires, crossed bridges, crawled through muddy water, and climbed up a wall, showcasing camaraderie to claim victory.

Letranites and faculty participated in 'Laro ng Lahi' where they had to prove their determination, strength, and skills in games like Patintero, Tug of War, and Agawan Buko.

Letran-Bataan employees and their families celebrated Family Day at the Gymbahan. There were performances from the children, games for the employees, and a pet show with their beloved furbabies!

24/01/2024

Today's celebration showcased everyone's talents and ignited the Arriba spirit with every event from morning until the afternoon.

Letranites, parents, and faculty engaged in exercise and fun while playing basketball, volleyball, and table tennis during the ColegiOlympics.

Students from the college department inquired about available job opportunities from different companies at the Arriba Career Fair.

Prof. Danilo K. Vilena, PhD, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, shared his experiences, insights, and knowledge in the workplace during the sustainability session: Professional Ethics and Love for Work with the Letran-Bataan community.

For Regreso 2024: 'My Arriba Journey: The Foundation of My Success,' two Alumknights, Ms. Rose Ann Manansala, CPA and Ms. Regina Grace A. Mendoza, LPT, MAEd, shared their own inspiring stories and experiences here in Letran-Bataan to the Grade 10 and 12 students.

In a battle of skills and flavor, Letranites, parents, and faculty presented a variety of mouth-watering dishes during SkilLetran.

23/01/2024

The Collegiate department attended the first sustainability session led by: Instr. Necereeh Jane Julaton, Instr. Robert Ramos, Instr. Randy Valenzuela, and Instr. Aljon Torno. The speakers informed the participating students and faculty about important laws that can help them become responsible individuals.

Ms. Sheena Yvette Manansala, Ms. Youth Eco Tourism 2022 of Bataan, shared her experience regarding Eco-Tourism for the second session.

To conclude our sustainability sessions, Asst. Prof. Froilan A. Alipao, MCD., educated the students and faculty about the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the importance of taking action against social, economic, and environmental problems.

The Integrated Basic Education Department (IBED) celebrated Family Day at the Gymbahan with Letranites and their families.

Letranites from the IBED participated in the Amazing Race where they showcased their determination and sportsmanship in a battle of agility.

22/01/2024

Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Bataan celebrates the first day of the Colegio Week with a mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Rafael B. Lusuegro, O.P., the Executive Vice President, and co-celebrated with Rev. Fr. Reynor E. Munsayac, O.P., the Vice President for Religious Affairs.

It is soon followed by the blessing of the JPCC: An open exhibit, located at the main lobby, showcasing the rich history of our Colegio.

The Arribazaar, which features different business owners and entrepreneurs from inside and outside the Colegio, is located on Road 1.

They are both open from January 22-26, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

📸: Marwell July G. Moreno

03/12/2023

𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒐. 𝟐𝟐

Nakasilid nang mariin sa mga litrato ang aking kabataan.

Napupuno ito ng kagalakan, tila ba'y walang bahid ng kalungkutan. Mula noong ako'y nasa sinapupunan ng aking ina hangga't sa ako'y naglalakad, mga pangyayaring hindi ko maalala.

27/11/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT

In line with the latest advisory from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), as posted by Peninsula Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (PENELCO), ALL CLASSES across ALL LEVELS shall be conducted in an ASYNCHRONOUS/NON-DIGITAL MODE tomorrow, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023.

Onsite CLASSES and OFFICE OPERATIONS shall resume on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

In line with the latest advisory from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), as posted by Peninsula Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (PENELCO), ALL CLASSES across ALL LEVELS shall be conducted in an ASYNCHRONOUS/NON-DIGITAL MODE tomorrow, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023.

Onsite CLASSES and OFFICE OPERATIONS shall resume on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023.

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26/11/2023

𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒐. 𝟐𝟏

𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆

We always shared our food with each other: one bite for you, another for me; one sip for you, another for me. Exploring cuisines was also done together, even though most of them were not my cup of tea. It's already enough that you're with me.

Every experience with food, I did it with you.

However, I always sought out sweetness to end every flavorful meal. The milk chocolate immediately melts on my tongue, like the words of decline when you ask me for some. I'm greedy when it comes to it, but you're greedier, asking me for more than I can give. But somehow, it tastes sweeter when it's for you.

Chocolates give me comfort, and so do you.

So when I saw you share the chocolate I gave you with someone else, I didn't know what to do. I should've said that I'll give you every chocolate in the world so I can stay with you.

Now, without you by my side, every chocolate tastes bitter.

25/11/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT


Due to the Modified NGCP Notice of Power Interruption from 5:00am – 6:30am and 5:30pm – 7:00pm, instead of 5:00am to 7:00pm, as posted by PENELCO, there will be CLASSES and OFFICE OPERATIONS on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023.

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Arriba!

19/11/2023

𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒐. 𝟐𝟎

Ako'y tumatakbo nang malaya.

Ang bawat yapak ay napakagaan, tila ba walang problemang pasan. Humahalik sa aking mga pisngi ang preskong simoy ng hangin. Puno ng berdeng damo at makukulay na bulaklak ang aking kinaroroonan at sa tabi nito'y mayroong ilog na kumikislap sa ilalim ng sikat ng araw. Humehele sakin ang matatamis na awit ng mga ibon na nakadapo sa lilim ng mga puno.

Ang sarap magpahinga at makinig sa himig ng kalikasan. Hindi ko na nais pang bumalik sa aking pinanggalingan.

Ngunit, sa aking paggising nawala ang panandaliang paraisong aking nakamtan.

31/10/2023

𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒐. 𝟏𝟗

The memories haunt me
They lay dormant in the recesses of my mind
They'd always find me
Alone, slumped over and fumbling for a light
Though, their claws and fangs had long been dulled,
I can feel the taunting reminders of their scars
I don't mean to be so haunted, but you've always left my soul mottled
I don't mean to be so haunted, but I still feel chills at remainders of your touch