The BCC Collegian

09/05/2024

BCC TO RECEIVE P5M FROM SEN. IMEE MARCOS' EDUCATL. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Binalatongan Community College (BCC) has been identified by the Office of Senator Imee Marcos to receive educational assistance in the amount of five million pesos , the latter for distribution to 1000 deserving students at Php5,000 per student, on May 12.

The educational assistance program of Sen. Marcos which will entail distribution of financial aid to students of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) and of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) , is coursed through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

The BCC students who got qualified to receive financial assistance trooped to BCC campus yesterday May 9 to submit documents , fill-out validation forms and undergo interview conducted by a team of social workers from DSWD- Dagupan City Satellite Office, with BCC personnel extending their support .

As part of its selection criteria , the program of Sen. Marcos gave priority to students who have not been recipients of educational assistance from the office of Rep. Rachel Arenas, from CHED’S Tertiary Education Subsidy Scholarship and UniFAST Tulong Dunong Program,among others.

On May 12, Sen. Marcos will grace the pay-out ceremony and witness the actual release and distribution of the financial assistance to qualified BCC students, particularly to those who went through the entire selection process on May 9 at the BCC campus.

The pay-out schedule for the claimants will start at 8:00 am on May 12 at the Arenas-Resuello Sports Complex.

To claim the cash aid, students must present their valid ID card to the releasing DSWD officers.

Students who were not able to submit Certification of Indigency (COI) and other documents during the validation phase and interview held at BCC must submit their lacking documents on the actual pay-out at the Arenas-Resuello Sports Complex.

Photos by Issiah Ramiah Ramos and Alondra Dela Cruz

26/04/2024

22/04/2024

24 IT students pass NC II & III assessments

A total of 24 students of Binalatongan Community College (BCC) pursuing Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) obtained national certificates (NCs) issued by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as they passed the national competency assessments recently.

Out of the 24 TESDA scholars , 22 of them passed the NC II –Computer System Servicing (CSS) assessment while 2 students succeeded in the NC III- Visual Graphic Design assessment ( VGD).

The scholars of CSS NC II course experienced 280 hours of training at the St. Anne Technical Vocational Training and Assessment Center Inc. in Gamayan Binmaley, Pangasinan while VGD NC III scholars earned 501 training hours from St. Clare Assessment and Training Center Inc. in San Carlos City, according to Mr. Brixon Jackil De Vera, dean of the Information Technology Department.

As beneficiaries of the said TESDA programs , the NC II and NC III passers have boosted their employability and career prospects as the certification signals potential employers that they, being NC passers , possess the necessary skills and knowledge to do the job.

The national certificate issued by TESDA to the passers is valid for five years. #

22/04/2024

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐒: 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐕𝐒. 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Cartoonist: John Paul Dela Cruz

21/04/2024

𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐆𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐃𝐈𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

Matagumpay na idinaos ang pagdiriwang ng araw ng mga g**o noong Abril 19, sa Arenas -Resuello Sports Complex na dinaluhan ng mga g**o ,opisyal at panauhin mula sa iba’t ibang paaralan, institusyon at samahan sa lungsod ng San Carlos .

Sa pamamahala ng tanggapan ng pamahalaang panlungsod ,katuwang ang Binalatongan Community College (BCC) , ang palatuntunan ay nagbigay pugay sa mga g**o bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng kapistahan ng lungsod na may temang: Piyestang Ayos,Obra , at Yaman,Tungo sa Patuloy na Progreso.

Sa mensahe ni Mayor Julian “Ayoy” Resuello, binigyang diin nya ang pasisikap ng mga g**o na may malaking ambag sa pagpapabuti at paghubog ng lipunan.

“Napakalaking pasasalamat natin sa mga educators. Kung wala sila, wala tayo dito. Kung wala po kayo , hindi po mayor si Julian”, ayon kay Mayor Resuello.

Nagbigay ng inspirasyon at pampasiglang mensahe sina Dr.Macrina Cajala, president ng BCC ,Engr. Elpido Fermin Jr., administrador ng BCC, at Kgg. Christian Cancino, konsehal ng komite ng edukasyon ng LGU- San Carlos City.

Bilang pangtangkilik sa kapistahan at pagyakap sa kultura’t kasaysayan ng lungsod ay nagsanib puwersa ang anim na paaralan at isang ahensya para handugan ng katutubong sayaw, awit at musika ang mga manonood na kalaunan ay masaya ding nakilahok sa sayaw ng pagkakaisa o “unity dance”sa tugtog na “Hiraya”.

Nakisaya sa pagdiriwang ay ang mga g**o , kawani at opisyal ng mga sumusunod na paaralan, pamantasan at samahan: 1.BCC ; 2. PSU San Carlos City ;3 Palaris Colleges, Inc.; 4. PIMSAT Colleges- San Carlos City ;5. Mother Goose Special School System -San Carlos City; 6. Saint Albert the Great Science Academy ; 7. UMC-Rainbow School of San Carlos City ;8. Butterfly Kingdom e-Learning School Inc.; 9. Gospel of Christ School ;10. Our Lady of Grace School ;11. Clark Educational Center ; 12. EDNAS School SCC ;13 .Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation ;14. Saint Therese College Foundation ; 15.Colegio Anunciata at ; 16.DepEd Schools Division -SCC

Iba pang kaganapan na kinagiliwan ng mga nagsidalo ay ang “ Laro ng Lahi”,ang exhibition at pagtugtog ng magagandang musika ng St. Charles Academy Drum and Lyre Corps.

PARANGAL SA MGA NAGWAGI NG GAWAD JULIAN 2024

Kabilang sa nasabing pagdiriwang ay ang pagbibigay parangal sa tatlong nagwagi sa Gawad Julian 2024 :Search for Outstanding Youth of San Carlos City .

Sa pangunguna ng Local Youth Development Office ng San Carlos City , ang nasabing patimpalak ay nagbibigay parangal sa mga huwarang kabataan na may edad na 15-30 taong gulang at nagkaron ng mahalagang ambag sa pag-usad ng lipunan sa pamamagitan ng mga proyekto, programa at aktibidad na kanilang itinatag.

Ang mga pinarangalang kabataan sa iba’t ibang kategorya ay sina: Bb. Uziel B. Ursua, Salinap National High School ( High School Category) ; G. Frank Ali S. Oliveros,University of Pangasinan PHINMA (College Category) at G. Roldan I. Dela Cruz ,DepEd San Carlos City Division (Young Professional Category). #

Sinulat ni: Zenaida Sanchez
Kuha nina :Linsay Galsim, Rholyn Infestan at Glenn Malicdem

18/04/2024

𝐁𝐂𝐂 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍

The Binalatongan Community College (BCC) Masalindak Tribe celebrates its victory for winning the top prize in the street dance competition on April 19 , defeating five strong contenders for the championship title.

Organized by the city government , the street dance competition serves as a platform for cultural expression, collaboration, and appreciation, contributing to the richness and diversity of the dance community.

The BCC Masalindak Tribe is composed of 90 performing youth , donned in colorful Filipino cultural costumes and props, and whose performance is characterized by high speed transition of backdrops , props, drum beating music and captivating story expressed through powerful dance moves and stunts.

Apart from BCC Masalindak , other tribes that fought for the championship title were Saraba, Abante Gamata, Aliguas , Mf Danza, and Sansinukob.

All six tribes joined the parade, with route starting from the VMUF compound to the Grand Terminal in Roxas Boulevard, pitstop of which is at the Rizal Avenue where the dance exhibition took place .

BCC Limgawen Drum Beaters won the Best in Musicality Award while Miss Ronaly Salvador , IT sophomore student got the third runner-up spot in the Search for Miss Festival Queen 2024.

Salvador made a ramp walk during the festival queen pageant as she introduced her costume , a mango-bamboo inspired ballgown , with attached statue-like material representing farmers as the gown’s backpiece .

In high spirits ,Dr. Macrina Cajala, president and Engr. Elpidio Fermin Jr. , college administrator, have expressed their congratulations to the performers , the choreographers composed of Mr. Alvin Pamintuan and Ms. Jhen Salvador , and all the members of the BCC family whose effort , resources and time contributed to the winning performance of BCC #.
By: Ira Mae Casillan
Photos: Issiah Ramiah Ramos, Alondra Dela Cruz, Mr. John Rey De Guzman & Glenn Malicdem (BCC Collegian)

02/04/2024

BSIT DEAN’S LIST FOR SEM 1 AY 2023-2024 RELEASED , 455 STUDENTS QUALIFY

A total of 455 students of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology(BSIT) made it to the Dean’s list of high performing students for the first semester , academic year 2023-2024.

Out of the 455 students who got qualified as Dean’s listers , 315 of which are first year students or 69 % of the total number of Dean’s listers.

Those who made it to the semestral Dean’s list are students who earned at least 1.75 general point average ,enrolled to courses equivalent to at least 18 academic units per semester , and got no “incomplete”, “dropped” or “failed” remarks in their progress report , all of which are spelled -out in the BCC student manual, according to Mr. Brixon Jackil De Vera ,dean, IT Department.

The names of the Dean’s Listers from first year to third year level are arranged alphabetically below.

Poster Lay-out by : Mr. John Rey de Guzman

28/03/2024

LENT REFLECTION

Cartoonist: Alondra Barrameda

But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8)

No matter how much you have messed up or how far you feel from God, He still loves you and wants a relationship with you.

You do not need to change or reach a better place before you come to God. He will help you change and get to a better place. All you need to do is accept His sacrifice and say yes to being in a relationship with Him.

28/03/2024

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐒

Cartoonist: Alondra Barrameda

𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒: RA 11313 or Safe Spaces Act ( Bawal Bastos Law), defining and penalizing gender based sexual harassment in streets, public spaces, online,workspaces ,educational institutions and training centers.

28/03/2024

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐒
Cartoonist: Princess Jhane Pasco

𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒 : RA 11313 or Safe Spaces Act ( Bawal Bastos Law), ensuring the equality, security, and safety of every individual, in both private and public spaces, including online and in workplaces.

28/03/2024

LOCAL GOVT. ENGAGES BCC PERSONNEL IN LECTURE FORUM ON MAGNA CARTA OF WOMEN


The Binalatongan Community College (BCC) female personnel joined the Magna Carta of Women Lecture Forum , hosted by the local government of San Carlos City on March 26 at the Resuello-Arenas Sports Complex .

The lecture forum which marked the conclusion of the celebration of the National Women’s Month was meant to promote the role of women as essential aspect of change , and to prevent exclusion of women in the community .

Empowering women by discussing with them their rights as spelled out in the Magna Carta was Atty. Jennifer Balarbar ,secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and resource person of the program.

The Republic Act No. 9710 more known as Magna Carta of Women ( RA 9710) is a comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination through the recognition, protection, fulfillment, and promotion of the rights of Filipino women, especially those belonging to the marginalized sectors of society.

Pictures by: Mr. Eirelle Chastine Dale & Ms. Justmin Delos Santos

26/03/2024

𝐁𝐂𝐂 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋

The Binalatongan Community College (BCC) took part in a country wide simultaneous earthquake drill on March 25, a quarterly simulated emergency exercise which aims to enhance the preparedness of local government units , line agencies, institutions and other organizations.

With the supervision of San Carlos City (SCC) DRRMO , SCC Bureau of Fire, and SCC Police, the earthquake drill held inside the BCC premises determined the level of preparedness, skills and knowledge of students and personnel in responding effectively to scenarios of earthquakes, fire and other emergencies.

Also providing assistance to the students, faculty members and staff during the mock evacuation was the National Service Training Program ( NSTP) group led by Mr.Raphael Pechay, adviser. Apart from Engr. Elpidio Fermin Jr. , college administrator and Dr. Macrina Cajala , president , other participants who joined the drill were Ms. Jesusa Alguno, dean,Teacher Education Department , BEED and BSIT faculty members and the institution's administrative support staff. #

By: Shernie Martinez
Pictures by Alondra Dela Cruz and Mr.John Rey de Guzman

24/03/2024

𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐑. 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐁𝐂𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒

After a six year-hiatus, the Search for the Mister and Miss Binalatongan Community College (BCC) is back in circuit as BCCians troop to the Arenas-Resuello Sports Gym on March 18 to support 21 candidates who exemplify beauty, brains and demeanor compete for the two major titles.

Out of the 12 female candidates who vied for the topmost title, Beverly Austria , a third year working student of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology ,section 3H, brought home the crown under the female category while Jensen Cedrick Berania, a first year student of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), section 1C, bagged the main title as he defeated nine contestants under the male category.

Austria and Berania, both title holders, would represent BCC in succeeding interschool pageant events and promote BCC as an institution championing beauty, talent and inclusion.

A working student , Austria , who also earned special awards such as Miss Body Beautiful, Best in Shorts Wear,Miss Vaniza Cardinoza Beauty Lounge Choice Award and Miss Jem’s Cuisine Choice Award, felt grateful and overjoyed as she won against the 11 candidates.

“ I want to continue my journey after winning the pageant. I would like to inspire others about my story and be a role model to them, especially to those who dream of joining pageants but lack the confidence even when they actually have what it takes to be potential winners”, she said in a post -event interview.

The other female contestants who also made it to the top five level and have received awards were: Lyka Dela Cruz ( BEEd 2B) , first runner-up, Best in Long Gown ; Mary Joy De Guzman ( BSIT 2A), 2nd runner-up, People's Choice Award, Best In Runway, and Miss Danels Bistro Choice Award; Brenda Rica Banaag (BSIT 1E), 3rd runner-up, Miss Congeniality, Miss Undago Choice Award , and Miss Chef's G Burger House Choice Award and ; Janine Dy Cervantes ( BEED 1F) , 4h runner-up , Miss Photogenic and Miss Milktea Bistro Choice Award.

On the other hand, Jensen Cedrick Berania, Mister BCC 2024, whom the crowd applauded most during the question and answer portion because of his spontaneity in answering , received other titles namely People’s Choice Award, Best in Barong and four other awards given by the event sponsors.

The other male contestants who also got qualified as top five candidates and have received awards were : Samuel Rosario (BSIT 3E), fist runner-up, Mr. Photogenic, Mr. Danels Bistro Choice Award ;Dean Mark Muñoz (BSIT 1J); Philip Andrew Catungal (BSIT 1-B), 3rd runner-up, Best in Runway and ; John Dhel Bautista (BSIT 1F), 4th runner-up, Best In Shorts Wear, Mr. Hunk,Mr. Gorgeous ,Mr. Yosemite Gym Choice Award ,Mr. Undago Choice Award, and Mr. Amor Powers’ Store Choice Award.

In its comeback , the school pageant was able to engage the following sponsors who gave additional prizes to the winners : Lovely Look Gown Rental;Ka Pera Farm Restaurant ;House of Beauty and Wellness; Amor Powers ;Pasabuy Store; Miktea Bistro ; Undago Delivery Services; Jem’s Cuisine ; Simply-G Bakeshop; Yosemite Gym; Chef G Burger House; Danel’s Resto Bar; Rehuel Adriel Villafando; Rac Nyx Sports Wear, Dr. Macrina Cajala and; Engr. Elpidio Fermin Jr.

The board of judges was headed by Hon. Caren Joyce Frias, city councilor, LGU San Carlos City. Other judges of the competition were Ms. Mercedes Dela Cruz, owner, Lovely Look Gown Rentals; Mr Roberto Quijano, DepEd Teacher III and BCC Alumnus; Mr. Philip Parayaoan, Program Head and Adviser , College of Hospitality Management, Palaris College and ; Ms. Vaniza Cardinoza, owner, House of Beauty.

Present in the event were Dr. Macrina Cajala, college president, Engr. Elpidio Fermin Jr.,college administrator , Ms. Jesusa Alguno, dean, Teacher Education Department, Mr. Brixon Jackil De Vera,dean, Information Technology Department, BESS adviser and co-adviser, BITS adviser and co-adviser, faculty members , administrative support staff and BCC students. #

17/03/2024

LITERARY EPISODE

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍


In the heart of this small town of Visayas, a girl once dreamt to have a fairy tale- like-life full of marvelous and dashing life experiences. She has this seven little diaries where she wrote her notes and a pair of glittery glass shoes that she’s fond of wearing.

Then, and there she met this boy at the canteen where she works and who made her life go round. They got married after a year of courtship of the girl's parents. God blessed them with three healthy and charming toddlers, two girls and a boy. As a family, they lived a life full of laughter , love and dreams. But fairy tales are mere fiction. Tragedy was inevitable. The boy died. He never even had the chance to bid his goodbyes to his children.

Now, this girl who once dreamt to have this fairy tale- like life, full of marvelous and dashing life experiences ended-up single . Alone but she was never lonely for she has these three children who serve as a testimony that she has a happy and purposeful life. Indeed, she's a queen who never bows down to any life circumstances . She's the kind of queen who knows her crown isn't on her head but in her soul.
March, women!

By: Dianna Ambanloc
Background image from: http://fabyartiste.com/2019/09/06/du-13-au-22-sept-st-barthelemy-danjou/

16/03/2024

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 : 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒’ 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐅𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒

The celebration of the Students’ Week continues as the departments of Information Technology and Teacher Education conduct a a wider range of activities that cater to all the interests of the BCC students.

The student -centered activities which engaged both contestants and thrilled spectators on the remaining days of the Students’ Week were declamation, solo-singing, poster-making, essay writing , Mobile Legends Tournament (finals) and Java Programming contest.

Harnessing the knowledge and skills of the BSIT students , the IT department hosted a seminar-workshop on March 14 about basic Android application development , with Mr. Richard Nicolas, IT consultant ,system analyst and programmer of Micromax Computer Systems , as the resource-person of the said capability-building activity.

The weeklong celebration would end on March 18 for the awarding of winners and for the much-anticipated Search for the Mr. and Miss BCC 2024,at the Arenas-Resuello Sports Complex. #

Photos by Linsay Galsim , Alondra Barrameda, Rholyn Infestan and Mr. John Rey de Guzman
Picture template/design by Mr. John Rey de Guzman

14/03/2024

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒’ 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

BCCians celebrate the joy of learning and growth with engaging activities and events on the first three days of the Students’ Week.

The IT Department conducted the Mobile Legends tournament (elimination round) , Quiz Bee and Java Programming contest (Log-In System in Java ) while the Teacher Education Department hosted the Quiz Bee.

Pictures by Mr. John Rey De Guzman, Shernie Martinez, Linsay Galsim and Robert Cabansag

13/03/2024

𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐍’𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐄𝐌 𝟏 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃

The Dean’s list of high performing students for academic year (AY) 2023-2024 , first semester, is now released, with 437 students of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) across first year to third year levels, getting qualified.

Those who made it to the Dean’s List are fulltime students who were able to maintain at least 1.75 general weighted average, computation of which arises from the students’ final grades within their entry period into the BEED program until the first semester of AY 2023-2024, according to Ms. Jesusa Alguno, Dean, Teacher Education Department.

These BEED students who excelled academically while balancing their personal and work responsibilities were commended by Dr. Macrina Cajala , college president, during her meeting with each of the sections.

Here are the names of the Dean’s Listers from first year to third year levels , names of which are arranged alphabetically. #

Poster Lay-out by : May Ann Inocencio

10/03/2024

LOTTE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION COMMITS TO SUPPORT BCC

The Binalatongan Community College (BCC) and LOTTE Scholarship Foundation (LSF) jointly sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 8 , partnership of which entails the implementation of scholarship grants and educational welfare support projects to benefit students who study diligently amidst their difficult circumstances.

Apart from BCC ,three other higher education institutions in Pangasinan participated in the signing ceremony with LSF at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center 2 in Lingayen Pangasinan , namey: Pangasinan State University ( PSU), University of Eastern Pangasinan ( UEP); and Pangasinan Polytechnic College (PPC).

Under the MOU, the project aims to provide a scholarship fund of USD 450 per semester to qualified recipients from BCC and from the three other HEIs for the school year 2024, according to Dr. Macrina Cajala,college president, who represented BCC during the signing ceremony.

"We share the worthiness of this milestone to the BCC family and to our City Mayor Julier Resuello,BCC Board of Trustees chairman , the latter being always supportive to our institution, as it continuously strives to produce quality graduates who would be professionals valuable to the society", said Dr. Cajala.

Present during the MOU signing ceremony were officials of the provincial government of Pangasinan, headed by Governor Ramon V. Guico III who expressed his gratitude to LSF for extending its generosity by way of providing scholarships to the youth of Pangasinan.

Signing the MOU with Ms. Haesun Chang, chairwoman ,LOTTE Scholarship Foundation were the following college presidents : Dr. Macrina V. Cajala ,BCC; Dr. Elbert M. Galas ,PSU; Dr. Evelyn Abalos-Tomboc ,UEP; and Dr. Raymundo D. Rovillos ,PPC.

Other participants from BCC who witnessed the MOU signing event were Ms. Jesusa Alguno,dean of Teacher Education Department , Mr. Brixon De Vera, dean of Information Technology Department and BCC student organization leaders. #

10/03/2024

𝐁𝐂𝐂, 𝐋𝐆𝐔 , 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 & 𝐂𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐂-𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓’𝐋. 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘

The Binalatongan Community College (BCC) is one with the world in the celebration of the International Women’s Day ( IWD) 2024 , the day which pays tribute to the triumphs and contributions of women towards the society’s progress .

BCC women personnel , along with other women from various organizations across the city trooped to the Arenas-Resuello Sports Gym on March 8 to participate in a whole day event packed with treats and activities organized by the city government of San Carlos through its Gender and Development Program.

Through a video recorded message , Hon. Maria Rachel Arenas, representative,third district of Pangasinan, and guest speaker of the IWD program conveyed to the San Carlenian audience that women’s representation in various sectors of the society matters because it enables inclusive decision- making, which breaks down barriers that curtail the rights and limit opportunities .

Recalling how she triumphed over the elections as the first woman to win as representative in the third congressional district of Pangasinan 17 years ago , Rep. Arenas highlighted the worthiness of effective representation when women not only become beneficiaries of change but more importantly when they become agents of change.

“ Hindi ka babae lang, ikaw ay babae. Mahalaga tayo, mahalaga ka. May magagawa ka, may magagawa tayo”, she expressed strongly .

FUNFILLED AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR EMPOWERED WOMEN

The one day affair kicked off with the parade participated- in by women wearing colorful purple shirts as the color motif of the global celebration signifies justice and dignity.

Also on that day, women were treated with food, raffle prizes , Zumba dance work out, empowering messages and informative lecture on Philippine laws that protect women and children from various types of violence.
The BCC Masalindak , composed of women personnel who are dance and fitness enthusiasts competed with 13 groups in the Zumba dance competition not only to bag the prize but also to experience the health benefits of fun dance choreography and cardio moves #.

Photos by:
Eirelle Chastine Dale
Shiela Marie Asor
City Information Office-SCC LGU

10/03/2024

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇

Cheers to the amazing force of women everywhere! Happy Women’s Month to all the inspiring and empowered women out there!

Design and Lay-out by: May Ann Inocencio

03/03/2024

PAANYAYA

Malugod po naming kayong inaanyayahan na ibahagi ang inyong mga talento at kaalaman sa pagsusulat ng sanaysay, tula, artikulo,komiks at iba pang genre sa mga mambabasa ng The BCC Collegian-FB page. Ang tema ng aming lathalain sa Marso ay iikot sa pagdiriwang ng Women’s Month at sa Abril naman ay sa pagdiriwang ng kapistahan ng ating lungsod.

Ipadala ang inyong mga write-up or cartoon sa [email protected]. Ang mapipiling gawa ay mabibigyan ng puwang dito sa aming FB page.

Sa Linggong ito ay napili namin ang tulang isinulat ni Shiela Mae Delos Santos (BEED 1-A),mag-aaral at masugid na tagahanga ng BCC.

Ang gumawa ng cartoon ay si Marifi Berdulaga at ang naglay-out ng tula ay si May-Ann Inocencio.

12/02/2024

𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃-𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘

A total of 150 pre-service teachers of the Binalatongan Community College received symbolic pins during the send-off program held on February 7, 2024 at the Resuello-Arenas Sports Complex, San Carlos City.

The internship of the Bachelor of Elementary Education fourth year students commences on February 12 and will conclude when 320 teaching hours have been rendered by the interns assigned in 73 public elementary schools across the city.

During the program , Dr. Pridas , chief ,Curriculum Implementation Division of the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office- San Carlos City, affirmed that DepEd , being a partner of BCC, would be true to its commitment of readying the interns become quality teachers of today’s generation.

Dr. Pridas also reminded the practice teachers to reflect on their qualities and commitment as they get deployed to the top performing public elementary schools all over the city starting February 12.

“ Give your best shot . Put your best foot forward. In teaching, mediocrity has no place”, she emphasized.

In her message, she also mentioned that this batch of interns could be the last to handle learners of the K to 12 curriculum since DepEd’s adjusted K to 10 school curriculum dubbed as “Matatag Curriculum” would be implemented starting school year 2024-2025.

Dr. Macrina Cajala , college president , Engr. Elpidio Fermin Jr., college administrator, and Mrs. Jesusa Alguno, dean, Teacher Education Department, gave the pre-service teachers and their parents motivational messages and congratulated them on the said milestone. They highlighted the importance of teaching internship as part of the journey in becoming future-ready teachers.

Articulating their readiness for the internship program, the practice teachers recite the Teacher’s Creed after they have received their symbolic pins.
News by : Ira Mae Casillan
Photos by: Linsay Galsim and Glyssa Natura

02/02/2024

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐒 II JUMPING BACK TO SCHOOL
Cartoonist: Alondra Barrameda

𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐌 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊

•Get your sleeping patterns in order.
•Print out your schedule for the semester and hang it somewhere you will always see it.
•Read through the syllabus for the semester.
•Buy or borrow the books you need.
•Get your school uniform and wardrobe ready.
•Prepare your home working space.
•Make sure your employer knows you’re going back to school, if you’re a working student.
•Budget your school allowance .
Establish new routines and build good habits.
•Take care of your health.
•Keep a positive attitude.
•Focus on the future.