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03/07/2025

𝐒𝐋𝐔 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝟕𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

Bibo graduates, comprising engineering and architecture from the School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA), took center stage, marking the second day of Saint Louis University’s 70th Commencement Exercises on Wednesday, July 2, at the newly renovated Prince Bernhard Gym.

Marking the beginning of the celebration was a Baccalaureate Mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Pranatal, CICM, in the AM session, and Rev. Fr. Emery Mwako, CICM, in the PM session.

During the morning ceremony, recognition is given to the newly graduated degree holders of Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS ARCH), Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BS ECE), Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BS IE), and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BS ME).

In the afternoon, the ceremony further recognized degree candidates from the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BS ChE), Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BS CE), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BS EE), Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering (BS GE), Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (BSEM), and Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering (BS MecE).

Honorary medals and diplomas were conferred by Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, University President, along with Dr. Felina P. Espique, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and SEA Dean Engr. Jeffrey Des Binwag.
Recognition was also given to the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering for its recent excellence in producing top-notchers in the 2025 licensure examinations.

Moreover, SLU Alumni Engr. Nicanor Beterina offered a piece of wisdom that guided him throughout his career. While academic credentials are necessary, clear communication is essential in any field; subsequently, he led the oath of allegiance.

He encouraged graduates to continue learning, noting, “Anyone who keeps on learning is young, and if we stop learning, we are old… There is no end to learning.” Renalie Rillon, a graduate of BS Arch, said that the most challenging part during her studies was time management, “So, ang pinaka natutuhan ko talaga ngayong college is to balance your time wisely.”

“So, ano, balance talaga yung perfect ingredient para makatapos ka ng college. Parang lang ‘yan 3-in-1. Kung merong coffee mate, coffee, at asukal, meron dyan rest, org-work, and also acad-work,” she added.
Yuri Keith Joven, an honors graduate of BS CE, shared, “Take it easy, not overthink it. Kasi ang college is a journey, hindi ka dapat naka-focus sa graduation, Dapat ineenjoy mo yung years as they pass dapat.”

By Bryan Ancheta, Ryleigh Acosta, Jillian Mapalo, Rommel Vidal
Photos by Natasha Leonardo, Rownel Castro, Emarson Pagador, Clyde Padrique

02/07/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Building on the ceremonies held this morning, Saint Louis University’s 70th Commencement Exercises continue this afternoon at the Prince Bernhard Gym, honoring graduates from the School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA).

Louisian Engineers from the Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Geodetic, Mechatronics, and Mining Engineering departments are now taking center stage, stepping forward to receive their diplomas amid cheers and proud applause from family, friends, and the academic community.

02/07/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Lousians from the School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA) step into the spotlight today, July 2, as the batch of graduates to be honored in Saint Louis University’s 70th Commencement Exercises, held at the newly-renovated Prince Bernhard Gym.

Proud families and university staff gather to witness the culmination of years of hard work as SEA graduates receive their diplomas in various fields of engineering and architecture. From sleepless nights solving problems to fieldwork and thesis defenses, the SEA graduates now move forward into a world in need of brand-new innovators, builders, and problem-solvers.

02/07/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞.

"𝑨𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕𝒐'𝒚 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒊𝒚𝒐 𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒖𝒃𝒐𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒈 '𝒅𝒊 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒊..." 𝑲𝑬𝑴𝑬

H407 will never be complete without you and your contributions to it - it would have just been a simple room, hollow of memories. And as you finish another chapter, H407 will always hold the moments cherished by the Buttress Publication.

To our graduates, as you enter a life outside of the university, Buttlog would just like to thank you for your dedication and craft that you've imparted to the organization, to the members, to Buttlog, and to the SEA community.

And as you traverse in the outside realm, may your encounters reflect your learnings from the Buttress, and may it be part of who you are as a person, as a professional, and as an alumni.

Buttlog congratulates our July 2025 graduates and hopes for the best outside the walls of H407, beyond the halls of Otto Hahn. Basta kapag nandito ulit kayo sa Baguio alam niyo na saan meeting place natin jk.

𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒑𝒔, 𝒓𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉.

29/06/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞...

𝒊 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆.
𝒊 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅.
𝒊 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆.

25/06/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | KASAMA/SSC Constitution and By-Laws ad hoc executive committee held Konstultalk: a Townhall Discussion, with the aim to discuss the drafted revisions of the KASAMA/SSC Constitution and By-laws of 2000.

SSC Offices, White and Blue, School and Univ-wide organizations, and School publications joined the consultation at the American Corner, 4th floor Charles Vath bldg.

Among the revisions discussed were changes in the structure of the student body — by means of the removal of Congress of Louisians and the Student Court, adding new electoral position to presume jurisdiction of the Congress of Louisian — Fundings, especially for School publications, and more.

by Seth Dulay
Photos by Natasha Leonardo

23/06/2025

𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

KASAMA/SSC SEA assembly headed Marahuyo: SEAson of Pride, a seminar in celebration of Pride month 2025 tackling the topics of HIV/AIDS Awareness and Q***r visibility in the context of Philippine history and households, at the SIRIB Center, Dr. Otto Hahn Building last June 21, 2025.

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚
Mr. John Ezro Parinas, RMT, known for their “What’s up mga ka-tusok” stint on TikTok, and an avid advocate of Reproduction health awareness, promoted the healthy discussion about the description and the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS.

Their talk consisted of the definition and the difference between HIV and AIDS, prevention and medication before and after exposure, and the stigma and the moral compass that they instilled in the audience.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞
Engr. Bill Llonard Resurreccion, RChE, an advocate for children's education and youth leadership and empowerment, imparted knowledge on Q***r liberation and visibility throughout the Philippine history as well as the erasure and family influences in shaping the views of young, q***r people.

Engr. Resurreccion also shared their familiar experiences on expectations set to q***r youth by their peers and family and the necessity to create compassion and safe spaces inside the Filipino houses.

by Seth Dulay
Photos by Natasha May Leonardo and Roland Puyat

22/06/2025

𝟒𝟎𝟒: 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒅, 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒍𝒚.

At a time when the public demands truth and action, democratic institutions have once again flinched in the face of power. The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte--based on serious allegations of corruption, fund misuse, and even a plot to assassinate the sitting President, should have been a pivotal moment for the rule of law. Instead, it has exposed the fragility of a system too timid to confront its highest officials.

Despite the House of Representatives voting decisively to impeach the Vice President and the Senate issuing a writ of summons, the impeachment court voted 18-5-0 to return the Articles of Impeachment, citing the absence of certification from the House Committee on Justice. According to senators, this certification is necessary to protect the accused's rights and preserve the procedure's integrity.

However, this justification falls apart under basic constitutional scrutiny. The Constitution does not require a certification from the House Committee on Justice. It requires a vote by at least one-third of the House to transmit Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. Furthermore, the Senate had already accepted the case, issued a writ of summons, and convened as an impeachment court. The Vice President's legal team had already submitted its formal appearance. The proceeding was underway, and the impeachment court established jurisdiction.

Supporters of the Senate's decision argue that following the procedure ensures fairness and prevents politically motivated impeachments. They claim skipping technical requirements could create dangerous precedents, weakening the process and undermining due process.

Nonetheless, this argument only holds weight if the cited "requirement" is authentic, as no provision in the Constitution mandating such a certification exists. Moreover, procedural integrity was truly the concern. In that case, the Senate should have addressed the issue upon receiving the complaint, not after the impeachment court had convened and the trial was to begin. Thus, this delay raises serious questions about the real motive.

What appears on the surface to be a procedural safeguard is, in reality, a convenient excuse that serves to shield those in power from legitimate scrutiny of how legal formalities are being used not to uphold justice but to avoid it.

The Senate's decision to send the Articles of Impeachment back to the House can be considered an act of avoidance. It signals that when powerful figures are involved, the rules bend, the timelines blur, and accountability can be indefinitely postponed. It is not how democracies are supposed to function.

The Senate must reject delay tactics and proceed with the trial without further excuses. Upholding the Constitution requires courage, accountability, and integrity, not just procedural evasion. No one, not even the Vice President, is above the law.

History will not only remember who was accused. But also those in power who stood by and did nothing.

21/06/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Engr. Bill Llonard Ressureccion, RChE, follows the discussion about History and Leadership with Pride during Marahuyo: SEAson of Pride.

Their discussion covers LGBT liberation, leadership, and visibility in the Philippine context.

21/06/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Starting the Marahuyo: SEAson of Pride discussion is John Ezro Pariñas, RMT, tackling the topic of HIV Awareness, at SIRIB Center.

The discussion talks about the description, history, public health concern, and mitigation and preventions of HIV and AIDS.

21/06/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Student audiences gather at SIRIB Center for Marahuyo: SEAson of Pride.

KASAMA/SSC urge students to join this year's edition of Q***r spaces and HIV awareness seminar in celebration for Pride Month 2025.

15/06/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 “𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂” 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗮𝘆.

We heard it in how they waited outside until we got home safely. In the quiet fixing of what was broken from us. Even how they made room for our dreams, moods, or mess.

Some fathers loved through words. But many loved through silence. Through early mornings, worn-out slippers, and tired hands that gave without ever asking anything back.

Then, some figures weren’t fathers by blood but showed up just the same. Those who chose to carry love like it was theirs to give and gave it entirely.

To all the fathers and father figures who raised us with more action than words, Happy Father’s Day.

You may not have always said it, and the world may not always say it back, but we heard your love and carry it still.

Artwork by Sundae Baluyot
Words by Jillian Angel Mapalo

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