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The Visayas OAR schools gathered for the 3 Ones Assembly (February 26-27, 2025) to experience the sweetness of coming together as one family sharing with each other one’s best. Listening to the oratorical, declamation pieces and extemporaneous speeches of the young people was truly moving and enlightening. The young participants articulated their fears, frustrations, as well as the joys and dreams of the present generation, allowing the participants to see through their souls and their struggles.

USJ-R inks agreement with Insights to offer MA review
CEBU CITY–A review program for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination will soon be offered in USJ-R through a collaboration with Insights Financial Review Services, Inc. This after the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Agreement on March 6. The latter is the first platinum CMA program service provider in Southeast Asia by the Institute…

New Thomasian Scouts affirm loyalty to Scouting Spirit; Girl Scouts show future of Women Leadership
Story By: Georgene Quilaton-TambigaPhotos By: Ma. Nita V. Bolo and Rheyxs Fernandez San Carlos City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL–“CST-R! Ever Loyal! CST-R! Ever Faithful!” New Thomasian scouts affirmed their loyalty to Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos and to the spirit of scouting during the CST-R Solidarity Day 2020. At least 238 Grade 7 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts…

VP-RA and VP-SW lead RELAY Conference
Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL–The offices of the Vice President for Religious Affairs and Vice President for Student Welfare led the Religious and Lay (RELAY) Conference last February 21 at the Presidents’ Hall. After the opening formalities, Fray Amadeo Lucero, OAR, UNO-R VP-Student Welfare, gave the welcome remarks focusing on love. Moreover, Fray Cristituto Palomar, OAR,…

SSC-RdC and DLS-CSB ink MOU
MANILA–To formally signify their intention to establish linkage in the areas of teaching, research, and academics, officials of two Catholic Higher Eduation Institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 20, 2020. De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Chancellor Robert Tang and San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite Vice President for Administration Fray Rommel L. Rubia,…

Kumpilan sa San Sebastian and Agape 2020
CAVITE CITY–The Sacrament of Confirmation was administered by Most Reverend Reynaldo G. Evangelista, DD, Bishop of Imus, held at the Recoletos 4th Centennial Gymnasium, February 17, 2020. During the Eucharistic Celebration, Fray Joseph Dexter D. Palagtiosa, OAR, Vice President for Formation, Mission, and Identity, read from the Gospel of Matthew. Fray Antonio C. Zabala,Jr., OAR…

CAS teacher named ‘honorable mention’ at a debate in Indonesia
CEBU CITY–Corina Encabo, a professor of the USJ-R College of Arts and Sciences, rose as the top debater in a tournament held in Jakarta, Indonesia. There were 51 participants who represented different countries in the International Model United Nations. Although she hails from the Philippines, Encabo represented Barbados in the academic discourse which centered on…

Six SHS students win National Research tilt
by Mr. Jude Xerxes Herbolario, RMT, LPT QUEZON CITY–Six Grade 12 students from the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos Integrated School (UNO-R IS) emerged as champions in their respective categories during the Research Fair (RF) 2020 Research Competition held at the University of the Philippines – Diliman, January 31 to February 1. STEM-Medicine and…

Science and Research in Blue and Gold
by Mr. Jude Xerxes Herbolario, RMT, LPT QUEZON CITY–Providence smiled on six young souls from the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos Integrated School (UNO-R IS) four months after they clicked “submit,” on the first day of February, when their names were called onstage to receive one of the most coveted student research awards in…

UNESCO-accredited orgs in USJ-R receive awards
Two accredited UNESCO organizations from USJ-R received different awards during the 2019 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO at the University of the Assumption, Pampanga in December 2019. These two organizations were the Supreme Student Council (SSC) and the Josenian Industrial Technocrats Society (JOINTS). These two organizations were marked as two of the outstanding clubs because of its…