Information Technology (IT) student, Bea Soriano Guevarra, is this year’s newly elected Director of Information Communication and International Linkages for Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS). In an interview, Guevarra humbly shared that most of her biggest life events happened by accident. The course IT was a plan B to her and the election for the JPCS Board of Officers happened on the day she was only supposed to submit the requirements needed. Much to her surprise, these unexpected events turned out to be the greatest turning point in her academic journey.
Raised in the United States, Guevarra has always … [Read more]
The College of Psychology celebrates the success of graduates who have undergone and passed the annual PRC Board Exam for Psychometricians.
“The school provides our students four long years of mental and emotional preparation effective on their first day of school as they begin their journey in Southville. Active participation in worthwhile seminars apart from a fixed academic schedule greatly contributes to the broad expertise of our students,” shared Mr. Ruel Cajili, Dean of the College of Psychology, in an interview.
Mr. Cajili commits to the school’s promise to be one with the world’s annual celebration of Mental Health Awareness … [Read more]
The fourth-year Multimedia Business students of Ms. Mylene Manalo held a special block screening of Ralph Breaks the Internet on November 21 at Robinsons Mall Cinema, Las Pinas. The said event not only served as a class activity but also as a fundraising activity for the colleges’ future events.
Moviegoers and Disney enthusiasts enjoyed a special screening of the said sequel. Upon entering the theatre room, they were given free goods from Universal Robina Corporation such as Cloud 9, chocolate drinks and bars, Piattos and Pasta Express.
Wreck-it Ralph 2 followed the story of Ralph and Vanneloppe as they traveled … [Read more]
Dr. Simon Hill, De Monfort University’s Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader, Leicester UK, shared his expertise on Humanitarian Engineering and Entrepreneurship during his visit to Southville on Friday, November 16.
Dr. Hill emphasized that many of today’s most successful entrepreneurs combine an engineering background with an entrepreneurial mindset, noting figures like Mark Zuckerburg, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. With the world-shaping impact, these titans have reinvented the entire business industry. The potential for true success lies in their technical competency, creativity, independence, leadership, low risk-aversion, and drive to achieve. Among Southville’s 5Cs is “Commitment to Achieve”, imbuing graduates with skills, … [Read more]
Southville International School and Colleges’ (SISC) College of Tourism students recently attended a talk about getting a masters degree program in hospitality in Australia thru Mr. Derek Miligan, International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) Director for Student and Industry Engagements. Mr. Miligan talked about the academic and professional advantages of pursuing a graduate program in Australia.
The activity is just one of the many initiatives of SISC’s College of Tourism to provide its students a competitive training experience through an international practicum program. Current students are likewise required to be certified by AMADEUS, the leading global distribution system used in … [Read more]
“Giving back is among the most important and most valuable things that we are proud to do! And there is no greater joy in the world than to put smiles on children’s faces.” Thus shared members of the Southville International Junior Marketing Association (SIJMA) during their recently held outreach program held at BF Homes Phase 3 Gymnasium and the RCPS Rotary Center. It was a moving 3-hour activity spent with kids which left a permanent mark in the hearts of those who participated in this productive event.
SIJMA encourages other student organization to organize this kind of activity for they … [Read more]
In pursuit of its advocacy to raise awareness about mental health, the Psychology Society of Southville International School and Colleges (SISC), will conduct a talk on the current updates regarding suicide prevention and approaches to battling mental and emotional struggles on October 16, 2018, 1:00PM, at Luxembourg Hall.
Held in partnership with the Human Resources Society and INK Society, the event will focus particularly on STIGMA as the next battle for mental health. Featured speakers are Dr. RJ Naguit of the Youth for Mental Health Coalition (Y4MH) and Dr. Gia Sison, a leading mental health advocate. The Psychology Talk … [Read more]
Southville Celebrated Grandparents Day at Alabang Town Center recently. Karen Padilla-Tulfo of BSN Class 2022, shares her story of the event.
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September 9 was, to put it simply, a walk to remember. The Grandparents’ Day celebration aptly titled “Heart and Sole”, was held in the Atrium of Ayala Alabang Town Center. It was well-attended by many a doting grandparent and not one frown was present in the crowd. Taking the reins of the celebration was Southville International School’s very own BS Nursing students, with their animated hosting and boundless energy, they effectively kept spirits up for the entire morning. … [Read more]
“It is with great joy that our team made it to the BIDA Awards. Our business model is something we are proud of. Through contests like this, we are able to promote our advocacy of environmentalism and sustainability,” shares Joaquin Basilio Rodriguez and John Philip Crawford, Southville Business students in an interview.
Joaquin and John’s business paper made it to the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 12th Search for the Best Business Idea and Development Award (BIDA) under the SERVICE Category. Their entry is entitled DLVRD: ECO FRIENDLY BIKE COURIER SERVICES. The business provides courier services thru the use … [Read more]
The College of Tourism is set to hold Tourism Expo 2018 on September 20 and 21, 2018.
With the theme “Transforming our World, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, the event will have Attorney Reynaldo L. Ching as keynote speaker and will feature various activities such as a Quiz Bee, Poster Making Contest and the Search for the Junior Ambassadors.
Ms. Nancy de Guia, Tourism Dean shares, “We are excited about this event. The theme is very timely and we are one with the world in spreading Sustainable Development Goals.”
The celebration is open to high school students who … [Read more]
