SBCforefrontsthe PhilippineIdentification SystemRegistrationin Batangas

PhilippineStatisticsAuthority(PSA)givesPhilippineIdentification System (PhilSys) Institutional Registration to the students of St. Bridget College in the SBC Conference Room,Feb.27.

Since most unregistered citizens are students in school, the PSA contacts schools in a collaborative effort to register individuals to accommodate paperless and digitized transactions better.

In the Province of Batangas, St. Bridget College was the first to go through the Institutional Registration, effectively registering 686 students ages five and up. From February 27 until March 3, specialists provided registration, ePhilID verification, and issuance.

Currently, out of the 7849 million registrants, only 3711 million PhilIDs have been printed and 2984 million PhilIDs have been delivered by the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) The PSA is also collaborating with other sectors, such as the DSWD to exercise the effectiveness of the online identification system in poor households

With the burning of the Manila Central Post Office, many are concerned with their National IDs The PSA is coordinating with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) in identifying the exact number of fake IDs and is assuring the media that they will replace all affected material

According to Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD., PSA Undersecretary, “We assure the public that the PhilIDs affected by the fire shall be replaced by the PSA at no additional cost to concerned registered persons, following protocols set by the PSA for such scenarios.”

“Personally, I find the process to be quick yet easy to follow, especially with the help of multiple personnel that assured a smooth process within the area,” remarks Dwight S Dichoso of 10-Obedience, one of the students who registered through the institutional registration

“Though I cannot verify if it will be beneficial as proposed or if it will have a more adverse effect with its privacy concerns I'm quite optimistic that the registration will be helpful nationwide to provide ease, verification, and security for a more productive and efficient economy,” Dichoso adds

BeginningofAffairs: Schoolclubsreopeningto thestudentbody

ToliveuptothespiritofBridgetines,someclubsstartedtoreconductactivitiestoinveststudentsinfullface-to-faceclasses,ʻ22-ʼ23.

GSP and BSP, the Science Achiever Club, Circle of Environmental Lovers, and the BISA-EXECOM officers and teachers from all grade levels had a hiking activity in Mount Banoy last March 18. Following that, another activity was done on March 25 by the Bridgetine Lingkod ng Simbahan Club,theyvisitedchurchesinparticipationforthisyearʼsLentenseason Mara Luya, from Grade 8, shared her opinions on how opening clubs can benefit her and other students “Itʼs very helpful in a way that I can socialize more with different personalities and that they help me improve withthethingsthatIliketodo.”

Circle of Environmental Lovers and Science Achievers Club had a flowercoloringactivityonFebruary27

On May 19-20, GSP and BSP members had overnight camping as part of their culminating activity The Homemakerʼs Club made “Puto” (one of thedelicaciesmadeinthePhilippines)onMay15-16fortheirculminating activity.

On April 15, Math Achievers Club, Science Achievers Club, Environmental Lovers Club, GSP, and BSP also participated in the tree plantingactivityincollaborationwithRedCrossandtheBISAOfficers.

On May 24, MAC, SAC, and CEL joined forces for their culminating activity and had their wits and wisdom done through a test by having an amazing race and battle of the brains. Awards and recognition were distributedafter

Due to the pandemic and as part of observing standard protocols to mitigate the effects of Covid virus, students' activities were limited not until an official announcement from the administration was given Apparently, students were very responsive and proactive towards joining variousclubsactivities.

ComingSoon:SBCCollegeAlumni toretracestepsintotheBlueGates

Aspartofthecelebrationofits110thfoundinganniversary,St.BridgetCollegeis set foraGrandAlumniHomecomingthisAugust19

Former SBC College alumni will attend the event, which will be hosted in the Manuela Q Pastor Auditorium, and is being arranged by the college department as part of the 110th year of SBC

Souvenirs in the form of t-shirts can be expected, along with a program to “bring back memories, establish a greater bond, and build new connections”

Although not much has been released, the college graduates have already been informed of the reunion Based on the post, created by the SBC College Facebook Page, many participants are "looking forward" to joining the event

Further details about the event will be posted on the official social media pages of the College Department apart from physical announcements

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