Southville College Alumna Josellie Opao has been selected as one of the twelve distinguished members of the 2025 Diversity Leadership Academy. Sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), this prestigious program supports special education professionals in their commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of special education.
Opao, currently a graduate student at the University of Victoria in Canada, is excited to join a cohort of talented and diverse individuals who represent various educational roles, from teaching and coordinating special education programs to providing expertise in assistive technology, speech-language pathology, and school psychology.
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Researchers from Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) took home honors for their distinguished work at two esteemed research conferences. At the Consortium of the South’s (CoTS) 1st International Faculty Research Conference held at San Beda Alabang, SISC College of Psychology’s Jodi Sta. Maria won Best Oral Research Presentation with a perfect score of 100, while Miss Maurine Dollesin earned Best Research Poster Presentation with a score of 97. Their research was guided by their thesis adviser, Miss Juli-Ann Balmonte. SISC also received recognition for the Most Number of Research Papers Qualified, further highlighting the institution’s commitment to academic research.… [Read more]
Aspiring creatives had the opportunity to explore the world of Communication and Multimedia Arts at Let’s Talk: Visual Storytelling, an open house event held on January 9, 2025, organized by COMMA’s Southville Artist Anonymous. The event brought together students from Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) and other Philippine schools, providing them with an inspiring and educational experience featuring two prominent guest speakers.
Ruston Banal, a lecturer at FEU Manila, shared his expertise in photography and visual narratives. His artistry focuses on design thinking and storytelling, particularly through documenting culinary traditions and indigenous knowledge systems in his province. Arjanmar Rebeta, … [Read more]
Southville International School and Colleges is set to host an exciting opportunity for students and parents as it welcomes representatives from top Australian universities and institutions for the Australia Education Fair. The event is set to take place on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, at the IB Lobby in the Tropical Building.
The education fair will feature esteemed universities such as Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, Kaplan Business School, Murdoch University, Navitas, Southern Cross University, Australian Institute of Business, University of New England, University of South Australia, University of Technology Sydney, Torrens University Australia, … [Read more]
Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) students won a total of 185 medals—88 Gold and 102 Silver medals from the World Scholar’s Cup – Manila Round held last November. The event covers four categories namely Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, a multiple choice test known as the Scholar’s Challenge, and the quiz-bee style Scholar’s Bowl.
Members of the SISC delegation won the following awards:
Medals and Global Qualifiers
- All SISC scholars secured at least one medal each, showcasing their individual brilliance.
- Every team qualified for the prestigious Global Round, a testament to their collective strength and teamwork.
- 40 Champion Scholars were
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Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) was welcomed by officials and faculty members of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Manila to share its experiences and best practices in raising academic and administrative standards, identifying gaps and areas for improvement, and determining innovative approaches to address them. The benchmarking was part of LPU’s Total Quality Instruction Development Program (TQIDP) to improve their academic and administrative procedures .
The session featured several insightful presentations from SISC officials and faculty members led by Dr. Genevieve Ledesma-Laurel, Chief Executive Mentor; Dr. Jocelyn Tizon, President; Dr. Avic Suarez, Principal; Dr. Ardee Donato, Academic … [Read more]
Southville’s Cloud and Network Teams from the College of Information Technology and Engineering (CITE) emerged victorious among 2,700 students in the Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025, securing an impressive 3rd place finish. This remarkable achievement underscores the exceptional talents, commitment, and teamwork exhibited by Southville students, bringing well-deserved recognition to CITE.
The competition, renowned for its rigorous standards and challenging tasks, saw participants from various institutions vying for the top spots. Southville’s success in this prestigious event is a testament to the passion, creativity, and determination of its future IT professionals. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in their journey toward … [Read more]
Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) has reached a significant milestone through the acceptance of Southville Business School as an Educational Member of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). This achievement reinforces the institution’s commitment to the delivery of world-class business education and enhances its credibility among students, parents, and industry stakeholders not just in the country but in the whole world as well
Dr. Victor C. Manabat, Dean of the School of Business at SISC, emphasized the importance of this membership: “Becoming an Educational Member of the IACBE is a pivotal step for us. It reflects our … [Read more]
Southville International School and Colleges’ (SISC) AB Communication second-year students are gearing up for their highly anticipated annual theater production. As part of their COMM150 Theater Production class, this year’s batch will be staging &Juliet, a modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic Romeo & Juliet, set to be performed in June 2025.
&Juliet explores the idea of an alternate ending where Juliet does not meet her tragic fate but instead goes on a journey of self-discovery, independence, and empowerment. Infused with pop music hits such as I Want It That Way, Baby One More Time, Larger Than Life, and … [Read more]
Marie Fe Siton, R.N., J.D. an esteemed alumna of SISC BSN Class of 2009, emerged from one of
the largest and most vibrant batches of nursing graduates. Her journey, however, took an
extraordinary turn when she discovered a deep passion for law. Fueled by determination, she
embarked on a challenging yet fulfilling path to earning her degree from the prestigious
University of the Philippines College of Law.
After successfully passing the Bar Exam, Marie Fe immersed herself in the
dynamic field of corporate law. Her unique foundation as a healthcare
professional and Registered Nurse provided her with a distinct advantage,… [Read more]
