Saint Columban College

SAINT COLUMBAN COLLEGE TREE PLANTING: Touching the Soil by Ernelyn Jimenez “..we should be grateful to our Lord. We should touch the soil.”, Rev. Fr. Belstar O. Ediang’s uplifting message. Saint Columban College employees along with one goal, to take care of the Mother earth conducted its annual tree planting last July 13 at Barangay Banale, Pagadian City. Sr. Ammie R. Adoremos,CB started the activity with a catecheses then a gospel reading about the Parable of the Sower was shared by Dr. Gilbert Celesio and was followed by the blessing of the fruit seedlings by Rev. Fr. Belstar O. Ediang. The SCC Kadugtong-Community Involvement Program covers one of the SCC core values – the taking care of Mother Earth. It is intended to stop soil erosion, restore the beauty of the surroundings and to show greener Earth in the future generations. Each employee brought and planted a fruit seedling with smiles, hopes and prayers for a restored planet.

SAINT COLUMBA N COLLEGE To raise the bar of excellence higher and maintain quality education, SCC Administration, Faculty, and Staff gathered again for the 2nd General Assembly last August 3 at the YDC. Delivering the Welcome Address, the School President, Rev. Fr. Gilbert M. Hingone, STL also presented the Rationale of the significant occasion that would redefine the institution’s prestige in the years to come. Rev. Fr. Belstar O. Ediang, VP for Administration and Finance introduced the Annual Implementation Plan and announced the 10 Priorities of the AIP. They were the: Physical Plant which was also discussed by Rev. Fr. Ediang himself; Curriculum by Dr. Mario F. Alayon; Faculty by Dr. Susan Ramirez; Finance by Atty. Beverly Travero; Admin by Rev. Fr. Hingone; Research and Publication by Dr. Gilbert Celesio; Spirituality and Formation by Sr. Ammie Adoremos, CB; Community Involvement Program by Mr. Rosebelt Lomocso; Linkages by Mrs. Mary Jane Omandam; and Student Services...

SAINT COLUMBAN COLLEGE College of Business Education (CBE) exemplified solidarity and unity as it celebrated CBE Day with the theme: “One CBE, One Family”. As a two-day activity, the occasion had club activities that were simultaneously held in different locations from July 27-28: JPIA and JPIACT at SCC YDC – Yell Competition, Clash of Deities, Amazing Race, Clash of Gods, Night of Gods and Goddesses, and Ambassador/Ambassadress of Goodwill; JPCM and LSOP at SCC Quadrangle – Banner Making, Yells Competition, Comical Skit, On the Spot Advertisement, Quiz Bee, Amazing Race, Solo and Duet Contest, and Emissary 2016; and CHARES at DPC – Cake Decoration, Bread Showpiece, Fruit Carving, and Platted Dessert. Truly, CBE embodies the essence of being one family. It is rooted in the oneness of spirit despite the diversity of our capacity and personality. And this is what makes a true-blue SCCian.  

SAINT COLUMBAN COLLEGE Believing that globalization can aid towards a progressive education, the College of Teacher Education, Arts and Sciences (CTEAS) once proclaimed that learning in 21st century is integral and ever-changing. With the theme, “Globalisasyon: Tumong sa tinuod nga kausaban ipadayon, Yawi kini sa kalambuan sa edukasyon. Hugyaw! Kay ato kini nga adlaw!!!”, CTEAS College Days called as Hugyaw proved a recognition of ASEAN’s role in the present and future.. Started on August 17, Hugyaw’s DAY 1 was highlighted by an Invitational Basketball Game featuring CTEAS Faculty versus SCC Employees and CTEAS Players versus High School Varsity. The High School Varsity emerged as the victor. August 19, Day 2, was a whole package of fun. The morning comprised Mascot and Mass Dance Competition participated by all the clubs in the department: English World Enthusiasts (EWE), Political Science Association of Young Statesmen (POLISAYS), Social Active Students (SAS), The Leag...

SAINT COLUMBAN COLLEGE SHS TALIDHAY: STARTLINGLY ONE OF A KIND By Hazel Louise J. Albacite If the Senior High School Talidhay were a spectacle, it will be a grand fireworks display on a New Year’s Eve.. Senior High, the newest addition to the SCC community, surprisingly showcased various performances of songs, dances, and acrobatic feats intended not only for entertainment but also for educating our minds how to enjoy and embrace moments that we cannot rewind. The day-long episode was not only limited to stage acts for Talidhay, the official name for Senior High School Day, also catered the need to socialize with others through games and sports. However, everyone who heard the news around the campus could not wait for the night when all you have to think about is how to live in the moment. Indeed, 13 proud participants performed before the eyes of the awaiting audience. These are: HUMMS (Holy infant Seminary), CTEAS Clubs – TLMS, EWE, and Mentors, White Ti...