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Excellence in Motion: Coach Bu’s Impactful Mentorship and Commitment to Success



Excellence in Motion: Coach Bu’s Impactful Mentorship and Commitment to Success

Coach Liza Bulay, fondly called “Coach Bu,” is not just an Instructor of Physical Education and NSTP at Southville International School and Colleges (SISC), but an inspiring educator who has dedicated 18 years to shaping future champions. Her rich background in sports, including being a former varsity player of the Women’s Basketball Team at the University of the Philippines in Diliman and a champion-maker with 26 grand championships for the high school girls’ basketball team of De La Salle Zobel School, has given her a wealth of experience and passion to bring to her role as an educator.

In an … [Read more]

Monarchs harvest medals in sports events



Monarchs harvest medals in sports events

Students of Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) won medals in various sports competitions held last weekend. Gymnast Tchelzy Mei Maayo of Gr. 5 – Trustworthiness bagged gold medals in the balance beam, vault and floor exercise, silver in the uneven bars, and the all-around Champion title in the National Capital Region Meet to qualify for the 2023 Palarong Pambansa.

Neil Gatchalian Jr. of Gr. 6 – Perseverance, meanwhile, earned a finisher medal in the 2023 YOLO Run Manila held in the heritage area of Intramuros. He joined other runners in traversing through the historic Intramuros district, as well as [Read more]

IB art exhibit makes much-welcomed comeback on campus



IB art exhibit makes much-welcomed comeback on campus

After a three-year pandemic hiatus, the International Baccalaureate (IB) 2 Visual Arts class welcomed their audience back on campus to view their “La Loupe: Magnifying Glass” exhibit in person. The exhibition aimed to introduce the student artists in a deeper and bigger perspective through their work, just as how one uses a magnifying glass.

Family, classmates, and teachers were invited to witness the artwork made by the Visual Arts students for the past two years in the Diploma Programme. The IB student art shows in 2020, 2021, and 2022 took place virtually, with online galleries set up in place of … [Read more]

Making a Difference in Global Healthcare: The Remarkable Journey of Karyl Gebeck, a Southville Nursing Graduate



Making a Difference in Global Healthcare: The Remarkable Journey of Karyl Gebeck, a Southville Nursing Graduate

A graduate of SISC BSN Class of 2013, Karyl Gebeck, as a young and energetic nursing student showed genuine interest in volunteer work. She would go out of her way to find local organizations and groups to join, reaching out to help the poor and indigent communities all over the Philippines. She would selflessly choose to spend her school breaks not so much enjoying leisure time but instead offering to volunteer and assist in various outreach activities and medical missions. Karyl has since gone back to the US after graduating with her BSN from Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) … [Read more]

LPDH: Southville’s Home Ground Advantage



LPDH: Southville’s Home Ground Advantage

The Las Piñas Doctors Hospital (LPDH) has always been a “home ground” for the BS Nursing students of Southville International and Colleges, College of Nursing since 2007. Aside from being located just across the campus’ college building, LPDH is a full-service medical facility with a diverse mix of patients providing a valuable benefit for the nursing students in their related learning experience.

Merle Christina Minas, a BS Nursing student Class of 2023, claims that her initial clinical immersion at LPDH during her 2nd year in the Nursing Program had provided valuable opportunities that helped her hone her nursing skills and … [Read more]

Monarch Brings Home Win in Robotics Competition



Monarch Brings Home Win in Robotics Competition

A Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) student won the top award at the 2023 Manila VEX Robotics Competition held in person last March 1, 2023. Ethan Santos of Gr. – 4 Humility and his team won the Excellence Award in the VEX IQ Competition Elementary School event by garnering the most points in driving and programming their robot. 

Santos was the lead driver of his team who will now represent the Philippines in the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship slated May 2-4 in Dallas, Texas. It is the largest middle school and high school robotics challenge in the world, … [Read more]

Developing Multiple Intelligences: Southville Relaunches Worthwhile Weekend Programs



Developing Multiple Intelligences: Southville Relaunches Worthwhile Weekend Programs

Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) is committed to developing the multiple intelligences of its students. The school believes students should explore and excel in various fields, including academics, arts, sports, business, and other related fields. To do this, SISC offers high-quality and exciting in-person enrichment courses in their Worthwhile Weekend Programs (WWP) and After School Programs.

The WWP is an excellent opportunity for students to explore their interests and develop skills outside their regular academic classes. The program offers a range of activities, from outdoor and indoor sports to music and arts, that cater to different interests and preferences. … [Read more]

SISC-JPIA emerges as Finalist in 6th SEED Cup Accounting Quiz Bee



SISC-JPIA emerges as Finalist in 6th SEED Cup Accounting Quiz Bee

Team Aldayon of Southville International School and Colleges-Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (SISC-JPIA) made it to the final round of the 6th SEED Cup, an annual group quiz bee organized by the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants-National Capital Region (NFJPIA-NCR). Composed of Carl Jethro C. Balome, Venziel S. Pedrosa, and Vincent Oliver O. Florencio, the team was among the seven other teams named finalists in the competition.

Team Aldayon demonstrated their expertise in the six Certified Public Accountant (CPA) board exam subjects, in general information, and the history of NFJPIA-NCR. It was an opportunity for the participants … [Read more]

SGEN First in the Country to adopt new accelerator program to improve graduates’ career readiness



SGEN First in the Country to adopt new accelerator program to improve graduates’ career readiness

The Southville Global Education Network (SGEN) is adopting the Winning in the Work World (W3) Accelerator Program to equip its students with skills that will enable them to avoid work adjustment difficulties at the beginning of their careers and be visible in their workplace to conquer the working world.

W3 founders Stephen Krempl and Lau Kok Yin conducted a two-day Train the Trainers session with SGEN faculty and officers who will coach students in demonstrating the correct behavior and attitude when opportunities arise in the workplace. Given this training and support, fresh graduates of SGEN will be able to adapt … [Read more]

Spectra of emotions fly in SISC’s Spoken Poetry Contest



Spectra of emotions fly in SISC’s Spoken Poetry Contest

The Southville College Division held a Spoken Poetry Contest at the newly opened Monarchs Park in celebration of College Love Fest. Aimed to provide an avenue for students to express their talents in literary and public speaking, the contestants came from the different college programs of Southville.  

Cyrille Estapia, a 3rd Year BSBA Financial Management student, was named Grand Champion of the competition followed by Julette Peque, a 3rd Year BS Information Technology student, as 1st Runner-Up and James Delgado, a 3rd Year BS Entrepreneurship student, as 2nd Runner-Up.

The contest theme revolved around things related to love such as … [Read more]