The Bedan Herald

02/09/2024

JUST IN: The Malacañang Palace suspends government work and classes in private and public schools in NCR and Region IV tomorrow, Sept. 3, due to inclement weather according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. | via GMA News

02/09/2024

[FEATURES] THE voting period for the Student Executive Council (SEC) election ends in two days. In case you haven’t voted yet, perhaps reading this article will convince you why skipping student elections hurts more than you think.

Written by Ian Ruga (IV-BACMS)
Researched by Angelo Silva (IV-BACMS)
Graphic Art by Carlos Alva (IV-BACMS)

READ MORE HERE: https://thebedanherald.com/skipping-student-elections/

02/09/2024

[FEATURES] TODAY is World Coconut Day! Coconuts are not only a great source of nutrients but also have great cultural significance in the Philippines.

Read the full article to learn more about this “Tree of Life.”

Written by Maria Yssabel Magsino (IV-BAIS)
Graphic Art by Juli Mondelo (II-BSIE)

READ MORE HERE: https://thebedanherald.com/world-coconut-day/

02/09/2024

NO PETS LEFT BEHIND.

With the heavy rain and rising floods caused by , ensuring our safety and comfort shouldn’t stop at us humans — our pets have a right to live, too!

We implore you to include your fur babies in your priorities or, at the very least, give them a chance to fight for their own survival.

Stay safe, everyone!




Graphic Art by Louise Mansing (III-BSP)
Photo source: Rolex Dela Pena

01/09/2024

Please stay vigilant as Tropical Storm may continue to bring heavy rainfall and flooding.

Here are the emergency hotlines that you can contact in case of any emergency:

Stay safe, everyone!

01/09/2024

JUST IN: Classes at all levels in both public and private schools in Muntinlupa are suspended tomorrow, Sept. 2, 2024. | via Mayor Ruffy Biazon

San Beda is yet to release an official announcement on the suspension of classes.

Stay safe, everyone!

01/09/2024

Can’t get enough of ? 🫵🇵🇭

Check out more photos from last Friday’s celebration at the Fr. Bellarmine Baltasar Gym.

See what transpired in the photos below:

31/08/2024

[NEWS] WITH Integration 2024, the Tertiary Schools pay tribute and honor the National Heroes of the Philippines with the theme, "Pagyamanin ang Pamana: Ang Pinaglaban mo, Itutuloy ko!" The freshmen were welcomed with blasting cheers last Aug. 30 at Fr. Bellarmine Baltasar Gymnasium.

Written by Isabel Daenah Manzanero (III-BSLM)

WITH Integration 2024, the Tertiary Schools pay tribute and honor the National Heroes of the Philippines with the theme, "Pagyamanin ang Pamana: Ang Pinaglaban mo, Itutuloy ko!" The freshmen were welcomed with blasting cheers last Aug. 30 at Fr. Bellarmine Baltasar Gymnasium.

31/08/2024

[NEWS] ADORNED in black and gold attire, the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), the co-curricular organization of the Accountancy department, glimmered at JPIA Night. The JPIA Community celebrated student excellence with the theme “Launching the Future, Built on a Strong Foundation.”

Written by Nika Deyneille Dumas (III-BSP)
Researched by Luis Gabriel Santiago (I-BSA)

The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants held its awarding and turnover ceremony last Aug. 24 at Manny Reyes Hall.

30/08/2024

TBH DIGITAL | Integration 2024 Highlights

Muling saksihan ang kaganapan, pagtatanghal, at kasiyahan mula sa pagdiriwang ng “Integration 2024,” hatid sa inyo ng Bedistang Tagapagbalita (The Bedan Herald) ngayong araw.

Mabuhay ang San Beda! 🦁🇵🇭

Captured and Same day edit by Dan Arsen Abainza (II-BSLM)
Tech. Crew: Carlos Alva (IV-BACMS), Rafael Cruz (I-BSIT), and Juan Miguel Diaz (III-BSLM)

30/08/2024

IN PHOTOS: With the theme, “Pagyamanin ang Pamana: Ang Pinaglaban Mo, Itutuloy Ko,” Integration 2024 kicked off earlier today at the Fr. Bellarmine Baltasar Gymnasium.

See what transpired in the photos below:

30/08/2024

[FEATURES] WITH the celebration of National Press Freedom Day, student publications continue to face oppression, censorship, budget cuts, intimidation, and harassment and face an asymmetrical war to preserve campus press freedom. With an outdated law in place, student journalists urge the government to ratify a new law that guarantees campus press freedom and holds accountable those who infringe on these rights.

Written by Carlos Villena (I-BSLM)

READ MORE HERE: https://thebedanherald.com/besieged-but-unbroken/

30/08/2024

HAPPENING NOW: The Tertiary Schools are now preparing for the opening of Integration 2024.

30/08/2024

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON HB 1155

As a member of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP), The Bedan Herald stands in support of the immediate passage and establishment into law of House Bill 1155, commonly known as the Campus Press Freedom Bill. The proposed legislation provides critical and long-needed protection for all student media organizations at this crucial moment.

The existing Campus Journalism Act of 1991, while revolutionary in its time when it was passed into law on the campus newspaper-run year following the 1987 Philippine Constitution, sectioned itself as a powerless washout to the challenges that characterize contemporary campus journalism. Over the last three decades, the media environment has undergone seismic changes, and so have challenges and threats to press freedom.

HB 1155 is a significant step toward student journalist empowerment and protection of the integrity of campus publications. This Bill aims to protect the campus press from financial constraints, including strong protection from administrative interference that guarantees an independent, fearless campus press. It is a necessary move that would ensure student journalists can continue to be the voice of the youth.

The Bedan Herald urges its student journalists to keep the public informed, hold power accountable, and serve an essential role in upholding journalism principles. We urge all lawmakers to heed the call—and expeditiously enact the Bill. The future of freedom, and thus democracy, rests on the shoulders of what is, after all, campus journalism.

Noblesse Oblige!
The Bedan Herald
Volume 30





Graphic Art by Jammy Carandang (IV-BAP)

29/08/2024

HAPPENING NOW: Students are making final preparations for their upcoming performances as today marks the last day of Integration practices.

Don't miss their performances this Friday, August 30, at the SBCA Gymnasium!

28/08/2024

[OPINION] GRADUATING with Latin Honors in the halls of PICC is the ultimate dream of many students—including mine. Overwhelming as it seems, this goal motivates us to strive harder, especially for the Seniors who are only one step away from this dream. But does our hard work end once we graduate?

Written by Rae Antonette Ballesteros (IV-BSBA MM)
Graphic Art by Louise Mansing (III-BSP)

READ MORE HERE: https://thebedanherald.com/ballesteros-opinion/

28/08/2024

[NEWS] The Communication and Media Studies (CMS) department launched ‘Kwentong COMMunidad’ last Aug. 22 at Rosendo Herrera Hall. Along with the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected officers of Beda.Comm, the co-curricular organization of the CMS department.

Written by Vincent Banaag (III-BACMS)

The Communication and Media Studies (CMS) unveiled its theme for this year, along with the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected officers of Beda.Comm last Aug. 22 at Rosendo Herrera Hall.

27/08/2024

JUST IN: Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon suspends classes for both public and private schools in all levels today, August 28 due to heavy rains.

Stay safe, Bedans!

27/08/2024

NOTICE: The Bedan Electoral Committee (BELCOM) announced that the voting format for the Special Elections will change from the previously used quiz format to a questionnaire format, effective from August 28 to September 3.

Students who previously voted using the quiz format do not need to vote again using the questionnaire.

Stay informed, Bedans!

READ: Due to technical issues, we’re changing the voting format for this year’s special election. Starting August 28, 2024 (12:00AM), until September 3, 2024, voting will switch from a quiz format to a questionnaire format.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this adjustment. Rest assured, no further changes will be needed after this update.

❗IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you’ve already voted using the quiz format, your vote is still valid—no need to vote again!

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!

27/08/2024

[FEATURES] POGOs have been legalized for quite some time now, but a lot of people are yet to find out what these operations are and why there are mixed opinions on the comprehensive ban that was declared by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The lore of it gets deeper daily with the search of Alice Guo and investigations of other suspects involved with crimes tied to the operation hubs. What really happens behind the closed doors of POGOs?

Written by Gwyneth Porlahe (III-BAP)
Cartoon by Juli Mondelo (II-BSIE)

READ MORE HERE: https://thebedanherald.com/behind-the-closed-doors-of-pogos/

27/08/2024

[NEWS] The Junior Financial Executives (JFINEX) celebrated “Building Towards a Brighter Future” as the theme for their general assembly last Aug. 21 at Rosendo Herrera Hall

Written by Julia Bisquera (II-BSP)

[NEWS] The Junior Financial Executives (JFINEX) hosted their general assembly and presented their plans for this academic year last Aug. 21 at Rosendo Herrera Hall.

27/08/2024

TAKE NOTE: The Special Elections will be held digitally on the San Beda College Alabang LMS from August 27 to September 3.

Vote wisely, Bedans! 🦁

26/08/2024

[EDITORIAL] ACCOUNTABILITY is a foreground of public service and governance. Its purpose is to regulate political power and ensure its predictability by restraining its arbitrary nature. Thus, those in power and who serve society should have a sense of responsibility to uphold such core values in governance.

Cartoon by Nathan Manaog (IV-BACMS)

ACCOUNTABILITY is a foreground of public service and governance. Its purpose is to regulate political power and ensure its predictability by restraining its arbitrary nature. Thus, those in power and who serve society should have a sense of responsibility to uphold such core values in governance.

26/08/2024

lN PHOTOS: With the theme, “Launching a Future, Built on a Strong Foundation,” the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) held JPIA Night 2024 last Saturday, August 24, at Manny Reyes Hall. A Turnover Ceremony and an Oath Taking for the new officers also occurred at the event.

See what transpired in the photos below:

26/08/2024

HONORING OUR UNSUNG HEROES! 🇵🇭

History books and media often highlight and honor widely known heroes such as Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio. However, we must not forget the brave individuals who also made contributions in shaping our country and leading us to where we are today.

With this, here are 7 Unsung Filipino Heroes you might not know:

Researched and Graphic Art by Ian Jonas Ruga (IV-BACMS)

26/08/2024

SALUDO SAINYO, MGA BAYANING PILIPINO 🫡

Today, we commemorate the heroes who relentlessly fought for our nation with valor and grit. Let us honor their sacrifices and set them as an example as we strive to make this country a better place.

Happy National Heroes Day! 🇵🇭




Cartoon by Maria Yssabel Magsino (IV-BAIS)

25/08/2024

Congratulations to the newly Registered Bedan Psychometricians!

Animo San Beda 🦁

24/08/2024

BOOKWORM SOUTHIES RISE! 📖

The Big Bag Wolf Booksale has finally come down south at the Filinvest Tent, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

The event will take place from August 23 to September 1, offering over two million books across various genres at discounted prices.

23/08/2024

ICYMI: Organized by Beda.Comm, the Communication and Media Studies Department held their annual CMS Hangout, titled “Goodnight n’ Go,” yesterday at the Rosendo Herrera Hall.

See what transpired in the photos below: