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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲Today, we look back at the life and sacrifice of Ninoy Aquino, remembering his courage and...
20/08/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Today, we look back at the life and sacrifice of Ninoy Aquino, remembering his courage and love for the country. Let his dedication remind us of the importance of freedom, unity, and working together for a better Philippines.

May his memory continue to inspire every Filipino to stand for what is right. 🇵🇭

Written by: Joevimel Tongcua
Layout by: Ven Sanz

15/08/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟗𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐏. 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐲

On this 99th birth anniversary of Dr. Arturo P. Pingoy, MD, FPCS, FICS—founding pillar of St. Alexius College—we honor a life defined by excellence in service and boundless generosity. A physician-scholar of rare distinction, he pursued mastery not for prestige but for purpose, channeling his expertise into institution-building that would uplift generations. His legacy is etched not only in titles and honors, but in the countless lives he touched through quiet acts of charity, the alms he gave without counting, and the hope he extended to those in need.

Today, as St. Alexius College stands as a beacon of learning and community transformation, we recognize that its very foundation rests upon Dr. Pingoy’s vision of compassionate excellence. His tremendous contributions—rooted in faith, integrity, and selfless giving—continue to inspire faculty, students, and stakeholders to strive for higher standards while remaining deeply rooted in service. As we commemorate his life, we recommit ourselves to the ideals he embodied: to pursue excellence relentlessly, to give generously, and to build an institution where knowledge and kindness walk hand in hand.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟗𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐏. 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐲.
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘵. 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦. 💙💛

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 || 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧Today, August 13, 2026, live from The Fa...
13/08/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 || 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Today, August 13, 2026, live from The Farm at Carpenter Hill, the 19th Philippine National Research Week continues with its third day, highlighting key discussions on translating local studies into actionable initiatives. The session features John Thomas C. Franco, RN, MAN, PhD, Executive Vice President of St. Alexius College, serving as the moderator for Plenary Session 3, entitled "Empowering Solutions: Translating Filipino Research into Policy and Practice."

Photo Courtesy: Ernie A. Bonzo, MASOR and DOST-PCHRD LIVE

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧Featuring research presentations, collaborat...
12/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Featuring research presentations, collaborative pitches, and specialized sessions for both students and professionals, Day 2 of the PNHRS Week unfolded today, August 12, 2026, at The Farm at Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City.

The morning session began with the Student Category Oral Research Presentation, poster competitions, the 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers Competition, Consortium Poster Competition, and a DOH Special Session, while the afternoon shifted to the DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products Oral Research Presentation, the Professional Category Oral Research Presentation, the 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers Press Conference, and a second DOH Special Session.

Bringing the day to a close, the Executive Vice President of St. Alexius College, John Thomas C. Franco, RN, MAN, PhD, delivered the closing remarks to wrap up a successful day of shared knowledge and progress.

Layout by: Merry Rose Blasurca
Photo Courtesy: Ernie A. Bonzo, MASOR

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧The opening day of the Philippine National H...
12/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The opening day of the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week celebration on August 11, 2026, held at The Farm at Carpenter Hill, highlighted a vibrant Fellowship Night featuring the active participation of the Alexian team.

Ernie A. Bonzo, MASOR, served as the chairman for the Fellowship Night, providing participants with a detailed orientation regarding the program flow. The proceedings were anchored by Yeon Marielle Calague, who performed dual roles as both host and performer. A central highlight of the day's events was the Cultural Couture Design Competition, with entries evaluated by a panel of distinguished judges comprising John Thomas C. Franco, RN, MAN, PhD and Janine Teza S. Villena, RMT, MSMT, PhD.

Layout by: Merry Rose Blasurca
Photo Courtesy: Ernie A. Bonzo, MASOR and PIA Region Xll

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 || 𝐒𝐓. 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍St. Alex...
11/08/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 || 𝐒𝐓. 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

St. Alexius College participates in the 19th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week celebration. Hosted by the Health Research and Development Consortium XII, the three-day event brings together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to support collaborative and responsive health research. Through this active involvement, St. Alexius College engages with the broader community to advance healthcare practices.

The institution features leadership presence from key administrative and academic figures, including Executive Vice President John Thomas C. Franco, RN, MAN, PhD; Dean of Instruction Janine Teza S. Villena, RMT, MSMT, PhD; and College of Arts and Sciences Program Head Ernie A. Bonzo, MASOR.

Layout by: Merry Rose Blasurca
Photo Courtesy: PIA Region Xll

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔SACquaintance 2026 brought Alexian students together at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and ...
10/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

SACquaintance 2026 brought Alexian students together at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center on August 5, 2026, for a memorable gathering centered on the theme “Where the west brings us together and friendship lasts forever.” The venue radiated the genuine warmth, unity, and vibrant student spirit that truly define the Alexian community.

Written by: Cyrene Grace Enecito
Layout by: Edrielle Jule Malesido, Merry Rose Blasurca
Captured by: Vincent Trespeces, Kisha Lumibao, Hannah Esteves
Photo Edited by: Jazzy Vrylle Daugdaug

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬St. Alexius College held its annual General Assembly and ...
10/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

St. Alexius College held its annual General Assembly and Recognition of Alexian Achievers at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center on August 5, 2026. The event introduced the faculty and staff, welcomed the students, and honored the Dean's Listers for the second semester of the 2025–2026 academic year.

Written by: Cyrene Grace Enecito
Layout by: Edrielle Jule Malesido, Merry Rose Blasurca
Captured by: Vincent Trespeces, Kisha Lumibao, Hannah Esteves, Clarence Dylle Pacardo
Photo Edited by: Jazzy Vrylle Daugdaug

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