Sulhog Binhi Publication

28/01/2025

𝑨𝑴𝑩𝑨𝑮𝑨𝑾 | "Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."

The educators of SSCTI are the pillars of its community. All together, they work tirelessly to bring Scholasticans up to the standards of excellence expected by the school as represented in the maxim of Ora et Labora.

Through their sacrifice, they enable their students to pursue their chosen careers. They are the drivers of the Christian and Benedictine-based innovative approach the Saint Scholastica Tacloban prides itself on.

But what drives them in turn? To celebrate Catholic Teacher's Day, Sulhog Binhi Publication asks our teachers "What is the most fulfilling part of being a teacher?"

28/01/2025

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔’ 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆!

On this special day, we honor and celebrate your immeasurable contributions to our growth, not only as students but as individuals who strive to live out the teachings of Christ.

As a teacher in a Benedictine school, you have demonstrated and instilled in us the values embodied in the Benedictine Hallmarks. Without your patience, guidance, and care, we would not stand as firm and full of purpose as we do now.

May this day be filled with the same love, respect, and gratitude that you have so generously given to all who have been blessed to learn under your care. Thank you for being steadfast in your mission and for shaping the hearts and minds of countless individuals who will continue to carry your lessons into the world!

𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲 | 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐳 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 | 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

28/01/2025

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: SSCTI Honors Educators on Catholic Teachers' Day

St. Scholastica's College Tacloban Inc. celebrated Catholic Teachers' Day on January 28, 2025, at the St. Ottilien Assembly Hall.

The event, themed "Inspiring Minds, Nurturing Souls: Towards 25 Years of Benedictine Education," recognized the invaluable contributions of teaching and non-teaching staff.

The celebration began with a Eucharistic Mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Michael Kirby A. Lauron.

In her opening remarks, School President Sr. Mary Frances F. Dizon, OSB, emphasized the pivotal role of teachers in shaping the institution’s success.

“The quality of a school depends on its instruction, and the quality of instruction depends on its instructors,” Sr. Dizon remarked.

She thanked the teachers for their dedication and highlighted their contributions to the recent PAASCU accreditation success.

Students paid tribute to their teachers through dance and song performances from the Basic Education and College units.

A video presentation featured heartfelt messages from students expressing their gratitude and admiration for their teachers.

The program included the giving of flowers and tokens of appreciation to the faculty.

Dean of College Dr. Wilfredo Israel Jr., RN, RM, MAN, FRIN, concluded the celebration with heartfelt reflections.

“Teaching is a vocation, and you make a difference every single day,” Dr. Israel shared, quoting the day’s Eucharistic message.

He acknowledged the teachers’ role in cultivating dreams, building character, and inspiring lifelong learning.

The event ended with an Agape, symbolizing unity and gratitude among the SSCTI community.

𝐯𝐢𝐚 | 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲 | 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐬 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

25/01/2025

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) visits Saint Scholastica’s College – Tacloban’s Psychology Department for Accreditation

Palo, LEYTE – Dr. Delia Belleza and Dr. Janette Rodriguez visited Saint Scholastica’s College – Tacloban as representatives of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) to administer an assessment on the Psychology Department by conducting class observations and conversing with the Department’s students and faculty staffs to assure the quality of the academic program and institution on January 23 and 24, 2025.

The PAASCU visit was focused on the Psychology Department. When asked about this, Sister Mary Frances Dizon, OSB, the school’s President stated that “it is because the Pharmacy has been through with accreditation, also Nursing and also Psychology. But Psychology was at its initial, now it is in the first formal, so we are one step higher”.

Sister-President Dizon explained that the objective of the accreditation is to have the programs assessed, looking into the positive things and the things that can be improved.

“We have the intention to progress year after year.” – she added.

Sister-President Dizon also mentioned that after the accreditation of Dr. Delia Belleza and Dr. Janette Rodriguez, the PAASCU will present the things that can still be improved for the betterment of the institution.

Moreover, in the group discussion, there were selected five students in each year level from the Psychology Department who engaged in a conversation with the accreditors in the Conference Room of the Saint Benedict building.

When interviewed, Natalea Asis and Heart Valenzona, representatives of the Psychology Department’s First Years expressed how honored they were to have the opportunity to represent the Psychology Department and share their thoughts to the accreditors.

Valenzona shared that during the interview, the accreditors' “aura was light” and that “they made it easy for the students to answer and share thoughts”.

“I'm glad that we had the opportunity to express our needs and opinions on behalf of the student body.” – she added.

In addition, Asis mentioned that they viewed the PAASCU accreditors’ visit as “a valuable opportunity for growth and reflection for the school”.

“It allowed us to assess whether we were meeting the standards of quality education and where they can improve, helping us to have the best learning experience as students.” – she said.

Sister-President Mary Frances Dizon, OSB regarded the PAASCU visit as something “fruitful”, stating that the school was commended for its hospitality, security, the students, and as well as the faculty and staff.

“We are happy about their assessment. That we are in the right track, but of course, there are many other things to improve.” – Sister-President Dizon concluded.

The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) is a private organization that evaluates and accredits academic programs and institutions in the Philippines by evaluating the programs and institution, assuring the quality of the academic programs and institutions.

𝐯𝐢𝐚 | 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐞 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲 | 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐥 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

21/01/2025

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17/01/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Dr. Antonio E. Lim Jr. Celebrates his 70th Birthday at St. Scholastica’s College Tacloban Inc.

On January 17, 2025, the MLS department head and Research Director of St. Scholastica's College Tacloban Inc., Dr. Antonio E. Lim Jr. RMT, FPASMAP, celebrated his 70th birthday with a surprise organized by the faculty members of St. Scholastica’s College Tacloban Inc.

The surprise commenced when faculty members started to sing a Waraynon song called "Imo Kaadlawon" as they wished Dr. Lim a happy birthday, and as a part of his celebrating his special day, Dr. Lim cooked the food himself for his guests.

As the celebration was happening, other faculty members and other staff of SSCTI began arriving— Sr. Mary Frances Dizon, OSB, the president of SSCTI was among those who arrived to celebrate his birthday, along with the other Benedictine sisters and the dean of college, Dr. Wilfredo S. Israel Jr. RN, RM, FRIN.

Finally, the celebration did not end yet as the students of Dr. Lim from the Medical Technology Department surprised him with a birthday cake, and a happy birthday song.

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀,” he shared during their pictorial session.

As the celebration of his special day concluded, Dr. Lim expressed gratitude to everyone who had come and wished him a happy birthday.

𝐯𝐢𝐚 | 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐚 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲 | 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐚 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

17/01/2025

Sulhog Binhi wishes to greet 𝑫𝒓. 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒐 𝑬. 𝑳𝒊𝒎, 𝑱𝒓., FPASMAP, the happiest of birthdays!

Your presence has been a stalwart pillar of the SSCTI community since its inception, and we hope this year brings you great success as you continue to guide this center of learning in its pursuit of excellence.

We also pray that the coming year brings you happiness with your colleagues, peers, friends, and loved ones.

May this day and the days to come be as remarkable to you as you have been for all of us!

𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐲 | 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐬 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 | 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐳 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐬 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

16/01/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: In preparation for their hospital tour, Level 2 Nursing Students attended an orientation organized with the aid of representatives from the Governor Benjamin T. Romualdez General Hospital and Schistosomiasis Center at SSCTI's Ottilien Hall earlier today, January 16, 2025. The speakers - Ivy Jane E. Say, RN MAN, Bernadith T. Noveda RN, MAN, and Ivy Christine M. Acerño, RN MAN - provided a guide for the nursing students in attendance with the aim of helping them prepare for their clinical duties, and understand hospital protocols, procedures, and expectations. The speakers also gave an overview of GBTRGHSC’s background, mission, and vision, along with key nursing guidelines, infection prevention and control protocols, and the roles and responsibilities of the nursing students.

𝐯𝐢𝐚 | 𝐉𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐊𝐲𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐳 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲 | 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐢 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

12/01/2025

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11/01/2025

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11/01/2025

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11/01/2025

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: The official school publication of St. Scholastica’s College Tacloban, Inc., Sulhog-Binhi Publication, is now recruiting passionate new staff members. Join us in our mission to uphold truth and promote excellence within the Scholastican community.

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31/12/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲!

2024 has officially wrapped up—a year filled with challenges, milestones, and moments we’ll remember. As we look back, let’s hold on to the lessons it brought and the connections we’ve strengthened.

Now, we welcome 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. A fresh start, a clean slate, and a chance to aim higher and do better. Let’s make this year count, not just for ourselves but for everyone around us.

From all of us at Sulhog Binhi, Happy New Year! Here’s to an exciting and meaningful 2025 ahead. 🎉




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31/12/2024

30/12/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞́ 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Today, we honor 𝑫𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆́ 𝑹𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒍, a man whose intellect, bravery, and compassion have left an indelible mark on our nation. His life’s work continues to inspire generations of Filipinos to fight for truth, justice, and progress. His legacy reminds us that each individual can shape history, not just through words, but through actions that uplift and empower others.

𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖?
Aside from being a writer, doctor, and nationalist, Dr. José Rizal was also a skilled ophthalmologist who performed eye surgeries to help restore sight to his fellow Filipinos. What many don't know is that Rizal performed a life-changing surgery on his own mother, Teodora Alonso Realonda, who had been nearly blind for years. Using his expertise, Rizal operated on her and successfully restored her sight—an act that further solidified his role as a man of not just intellect, but also compassion.

As we commemorate his heroism, let us remember that his vision for a brighter Philippines was grounded in education, service, and compassion.

His dedication to knowledge was not just for his own advancement, but for the betterment of his people—a lesson that continues to guide us today.

𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 & 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

24/12/2024

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? The 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆 has been a symbol of hope and joy for centuries. Ancient Egyptians and Romans used evergreens during winter celebrations to signify eternal life, while Germans in the 16th century brought decorated trees into their homes, giving rise to the cherished tradition we know today. Martin Luther is even said to have added the first lights to a tree, inspired by starlight through evergreens. 🌲✨

As we gather around our own trees this season, may their evergreen branches and twinkling lights remind us of the eternal hope brought by the birth of Jesus. Let the warmth of His love fill our hearts and homes, inspiring peace, generosity, and unity.

From all of us at Sulhog Binhi, we extend our heartfelt greetings to every Kulasa and the wider community. May this Christmas bring you closer to what truly matters—faith, family, and the joy of giving.

Malipayong Pasko sa tanan! 🎄💫

24/12/2024

𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑚 𝑚𝑜 𝑏𝑎 𝑛𝑎 𝑠𝑖 𝑆𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎 𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑢𝑠 𝑑𝑎𝑤 𝑎𝑦 𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑔…𝗞𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟?! 🎅🏼

Well, not exactly. But did you know that the 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬—yes, the jolly old man in red we know and love—was inspired by 𝑺𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑵𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒔, a 3rd-century bishop from what is now Turkey?

St. Nick was famous for secretly giving away his wealth to help the needy, and one of his most legendary acts was slipping bags of gold into the stockings of three sisters to save them from a life of misery. (Sounds familiar, noh?)

But here’s the 𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁: as the centuries passed, St. Nicholas transformed from a holy saint into a mischievous figure called 𝙎𝒊𝙣𝒕𝙚𝒓 𝑲𝙡𝒂𝙖𝒔 in Dutch folklore.

By the time he landed in America in the 18th century, he had ditched his bishop robes for… well, something way more commercial. Two New Yorkers—Clement Clarke Moore and political cartoonist Thomas Nast—helped shape the Santa we know today: plump, cheerful, and dressed in Coca-Cola red.

Oh, and did you know that Santa Claus once worked with the Salvation Army during the 1890s to raise money for Christmas meals? Yup, those bell-ringing street Santas have a history as rich as Santa’s sleigh itself.

From saint to storybook icon, and eventually to the department-store staple we see every December, Santa Claus has been reinvented time and again. But beneath the transformation lies a simple truth: the joy of giving is what truly makes the season bright. 🌟

This Christmas season, let us embody the true spirit of giving—where every small act of kindness becomes a spark of hope. Together, we can turn simple gestures into meaningful moments, lighting up lives and keeping the Filipino Christmas spirit alive.

𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 & 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 | 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧