Benilde Media Relations

11/07/2025

Here’s to every match we played and medal we earned this season! Congratulations, Benilde Blazers—1st Runner-Up Overall in the NCAA Season 100.

Shoutout to our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and supporters who have brought the fire all season long like no other. Animo Benilde! 💚

Photo credit: Benilde Sports

Here’s to every match we played and medal we earned this season! Congratulations, Benilde Blazers—1st Runner-Up Overall in the NCAA Season 100.

Shoutout to our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and supporters who have brought the fire all season long like no other. Animo Benilde! 💚

Photo credit: Benilde Sports

11/07/2025

"Chef Ivory doesn’t introduce herself with flair. From quiet comfort to grand celebration, Chef Ivory cooks not to impress—but to care.

At Benilde, she wasn’t just a mentor—she was named Outstanding Faculty. Her students describe her as the kind of teacher who saw potential before they saw it in themselves. She brought real-world experience into the classroom, balancing technique with empathy, and always made time to check in—not just on grades, but on growth.

This phase of her Filipina chef catering journey includes mentoring future cooks—not just in recipes, but in resilience.

'When you learn something, teach it. Tell people not just your wins—tell them how you got the callouses, too.'"

Read the full feature here.

Explore the journey of Chef Ivory in Filipino comfort food catering, offering delicious dishes that bring joy and resilience.

11/07/2025

"Human-built environments, such as the spaces we live in, can influence our health through microbiomes – communities of microbes like bacteria and viruses. With the right knowledge, we can intentionally shape these microbial communities to support better health – an idea currently explored by Filipino researchers in a recent study.

Architecture graduate Ma. Beatrice Villoria of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), also the owner of the thesis that started this research, collaborated with Vina Argayosa of the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science’s Natural Sciences Research Institute (UPD-CS NSRI), Angelo Rosalinas of Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited – Philippines Branch, Daniel Nichol Valerio of De La Salle University, Christian Lyle La Madrid of LLUID, and fellow Benildean architect Michael Xavier Ticzon of Fundamental Design Experts – who come from diverse fields of expertise – to create a conceptual framework for translating microbial research into design tools for the urban built environment."

Read the full feature here.

Human-built environments, such as the spaces we live in, can influence our health through microbiomes – communities of microbes like bacteria and viruses.

11/07/2025

"'Fashion is the reason why I wake up every morning.' For designer Veejay Floresca, this line isn’t a soundbite. It’s a lifeline. And after 21 years of auditioning, fighting self-doubt, and holding on to a dream, Floresca is finally stepping into the spotlight as a contestant on Season 21 of Project Runway — this time, on the global stage.

Floresca’s story began in 2006 when she earned a full scholarship at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to study fashion design. It was an opportunity that changed the trajectory of her life. Even as a student, her work attracted clients and admiration, building a clientele purely by word of mouth. She would go on to become a household name in Philippine fashion, competing in the inaugural season of 'Project Runway Philippines' in 2008, and dressing celebrities and beauty queens alike."

Read the full feature here.

“Fashion is the reason why I wake up every morning.”For designer Veejay Floresca, this line isn’t a soundbite. It’s a lifeline. And after 21 years of auditionin

10/07/2025

"'Number one, I think he’s our best guard by far,' [Benilde Blazers Coach Charles Tiu] said. 'Complete kasi yung game ni Tony.'

Tony, of course, is the nickname of two-way guard Winston Ynot, who has been posting per game counts of 4.7 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.7 boards through Benilde's 7-1 record.

Not gaudy, per se, but Tiu claims that his end-to-end impact takes the Blazers to the next level whenever he's suited up and seeing action. As he put it, 'His confidence is different, iba ‘yung energy na binibigay niya.'"

Read the full story here.

Blazers are just different when 'The Palindrome' is playing

10/07/2025

WATCH: The Blazing Chefs from the Benilde Culinary Arts Management Program tried to determine the top answers to survey questions on Family Feud Philippines.

Program Chairperson Chef Margarita Marty, together with Chefs Gee de la Cueva, Jah Coronado, and Richmond Ingco from the Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM), faced the celebrity chefs and food content creators from Team Ka-FoodTrip.

Aired (July 9, 2025): Team Ka-Foodtrip vs. Blazing Chefs! Bibitawan muna nila ang sandok para sumabak sa hulaan. Who’s serving correct answers, and who’s get...

10/07/2025

Chefs from various restaurants and hotels across the country showcased their skills at the recently concluded Philippine finals of the 2025 Pasta Championship Asia.

The tilt was spearheaded by Barilla Professionals. The Philippine version was organized in collaboration with Werdenberg International Corp. with the support of Säntis Delicatessen. It was led by Chefs in Progress, the professional Culinary Arts Management organization of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM).

Read the full feature here:
https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2025/07/10/684166/dining-in-out-07-10-25/

Thank you, BusinessWorld, for the feature!

09/07/2025

LOOK: Here are some snaps from tonight's episode of Family Feud Philippines, featuring Benilde Culinary Arts Management Program Chairperson Chef Margarita Marty with Chefs Gee de la Cueva, Jah Coronado, and Richmond Ingco as the Blazing Chefs Team.

09/07/2025

"The department’s remarks demonstrate the government will promote the Philippines’ interest above its relations with China, Josue Raphael J. Cortez, diplomacy lecturer at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), said in a Facebook Messenger chat.

'This move was geared towards reiterating our position as a peace-loving nation committed to ensuring that international norms and standards are promoted,' he said. 'At the same time, in line with international law, it is also the Philippines’ prerogative to ascertain that Filipinos — bounded to the country through its sovereign status — are not being subjected to policies and initiatives by other international personalities (states) which go against the norms we uphold as a democratic society.'"

Read the full article here.

By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned the Chinese Ambassador over Beijing’s move banning a former Filipino senator who sponsored the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, a declaration that Manila exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over its territorial wat...

09/07/2025

Benilde invites designers, artists, engineers, architects, technologists, storytellers, and radical dreamers from all over the Philippines to the second edition of Benilde Open Design and Art.

Themed "Extension of Nature”, it challenges creatives to imagine a world where art and technology work in harmony with the environment—not against it. Selected participants will each receive up to P300,000 in production grants to bring their concepts to life.

Running alongside this is Best of Benilde, a special category open exclusively to Benilde students. Five standout proposals will each receive a P50,000 grant.

Submissions are open until July 30, 2025. For more information on the Benilde Design and Art Open 2025, visit the official website: open.benilde.edu.ph.

Read the full announcement here.

Until July 30, the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde invites designers, artists, engineers, architects, technologists, storytellers, and radical dreamers to submit their proposals to its second edition of Benilde Open Design and Art

09/07/2025

"De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde nearly wasted a double-digit lead, but hung tough to escape Emilio Aguinaldo College, 86-85, in the 18th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Sunday."

Read the full story here.

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde nearly wasted a double-digit lead, but hung tough to escape Emilio Aguinaldo College, 86-85, in the 18th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Sunday.