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01/06/2026

SOLead Candidates Win by a SOLead Margin

The SBCA-SOL Election Commission (ELECOM) officially announced the winners of the 2026 School of Law Government (SLG) Elections, with the SOLead Partylist securing key positions in the student government.

Jeremy Lance P. Garcia won the Presidency along with Joephet B. Macuñat (Internal Vice President), Joshua Tindalo C. Arao (External Vice President), Johan Andre B. Acuba (Secretary General), Michael Allen R. Rodrigo (Treasurer), Shauna Erine T. Satrain (Auditor), Trixia Angeline R. Encarnacion (4th Year Batch Representative), Justin Zazha C. Valencia (3rd Year Batch Representative), Hannah A. Sespeñe (2nd Year Batch Representative, Face-to-Face), and Jean Margaret C. Acaylar (2nd Year Batch Representative, Online).

The newly elected SLG officers are set to assume their respective roles for the upcoming academic year. | via Carlo Candelaria | The Red Chronicles

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28/05/2026

27/05/2026

Eid al-Adha stands as a cornerstone of the Islamic faith, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s profound devotion and his willingness to fulfill a divine command. This sacred time invites millions to reflect on the core values of obedience and submission through shared prayer and reflection.

The story begins with a profound test of faith when Prophet Ibrahim received a divine command to sacrifice his beloved son. Both father and son accepted this trial with unwavering patience and submission, demonstrating a level of devotion that remains a central teaching in Islam. The historic moment reached its climax when Allah provided a ram as a substitute, honoring their obedience and establishing a sacred tradition that continues to this day.

This account teaches that obedience is greater than sacrifice. One may sacrifice without true obedience, but genuine obedience always requires sacrifice. It is a powerful narrative of faith, submission, and divine provision—a timeless reminder that those who trust and obey God will witness His mercy and grace.

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26/05/2026

VOX POPULI | Bedan Pulse: On SLG Elections 2026

FAQ 1: What is the Vox Populi | The Bedan Pulse: On SLG Elections all about?

A: The Vox Populi | The Bedan Pulse is an annual survey conducted by The Red Chronicles, the official student publication of San Beda College Alabang School of Law, during the School of Law Government elections and campaign period in the SOL Community. Selected responses from the student body will be asked to the candidates in the Miting De Avance.

FAQ 2: What is the purpose of this survey form?

As the SBCA-SOL will be electing a new roster of student leaders for the upcoming School of Law Government Elections 2026, the SBCA School of Law Election Commission (ELECOM) & The Red Chronicles encourage the Bedan studentry to exercise and maximize their democratic space.

Thus, we would like to hear the queries and concerns of the studentry. Let the SLG candidates, as aspiring student leaders, know the genuine questions and concerns of the student body. To forward your queries and concerns, please accomplish the form here: https://forms.gle/Rzm7HRovyJJw8DX48

Please submit your queries and concerns until Thursday, May 28, 12NN.

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25/05/2026

SOL Faculty and SLG Hold Post Mock-Bar Celebrations for 2026 Bar Takers

The faculty of the San Beda College-Alabang School of Law (SBCA-SOL), in collaboration with the School of Law Government (SLG), hosted a post-Mock Bar celebration for almost 90 law students at Tipsy Pig, Alabang, on May 24, 2026, following the conclusion of the school’s Mock Bar Examination.

The gathering served as a well-earned reprieve for examinees who had completed the three-week simulation conducted over three (3) consecutive Sundays in preparation for the 2026 Bar Examinations.

Earlier in the evening, a mass was celebrated by Fr. Rembert Tumbali, OSB, who offered special intentions for the future Bedan Bar takers as they continue their journey toward the Bar.

It was made possible through the generosity of faculty members and students who served as sponsors, namely: Atty. Roderick Salazar III, Dean Ulpiano “Ulan” Sarmiento III, Dean Rico Quicho, Dean Jord Valenton, Judge Xerxes Garcia, Atty. Jonas Cabochan, Atty. Josh Cabochan, Atty. Jun Cadugo, Atty. Anthony Dy, Atty. Storm Sarmiento, Prefect Eliza Yamamoto-Santos, and Prof. Xylexferene dela Torre. | via Alyanna Joyce Abadejos | The Red Chronicles

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25/05/2026

On May 25, the Catholic Community celebrates the feast of St. Bede the Venerable, the Patron of San Beda.

St. Bede is known for his profound works in philosophy, literature, and grammar and has provided a great vast contribution to the Holy Scriptures, which shed light on Western Christianity.

He entered the monastery at the age of seven and was ordained as a deacon in his nineteenth year of life.

He has dedicated his pious life inside the monastery to studying, praying, and writing.

As the Patron of San Beda, he has instilled in our hearts the balanced life of prayer and hard work — an undefeatable and powerful tool towards a virtuous life.

Hence, in inevitable times that seem impossible to survive despite a lot of effort, we were able to endure and withstand it all.

Ora et labora.

Happy Feast Day of St. Bede!

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25/05/2026

SLG REPORT CARD | THE RESULTS ARE IN

The Red Chronicles, the official student publication of San Beda College Alabang School of Law, conducted a report card assessment survey last April 29- May 17, 2026 to assess the performance of each member of the School of Law Government (SLG) for the Academic Year 2025-2026.

Check out the full breakdown of the survey per area of competencies based on the UNDP (1997) Governance for Sustainable Human Development & Good Governance measurement index.

Posted below are the report card results, and the commentary feedback from the student body.

Note: The data stated below are computed and verified by a statistician.

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22/05/2026

IN PHOTOS | SBCA-SOL finishes as PIL Cup finalists, bags multiple major awards

​San Beda College Alabang - School of Law’s (SBCA-SOL) Team 517 clinched second place at the 2026 Public International Law (PIL) Cup Moot Court Competition, held on May 16–17 at SBCA.

​Team 517 (Block 2-S) comprised of oralists Ian Paulo M. Chu, Jan Cyryl De Guzman, Park Min Woo, and Ma. Angela Nina B. Sevilla, alongside team administrators Adrienne Bautista, Danielle Jan D. Herrera, and Rafael Andres D. Ona, with Dean Juan Ruffo Chong as their professor.
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Aside from the second-place finish, Team 517 won Best Memorial, while Chu was named Finals Best Oralist.

"Mooting is a team effort," Chu shared. "We are not taking this for the sake of compliance; we are really making this to cultivate our knowledge of Public International Law, considering that we are currently taking it under Dean Chong.”

Likewise, Park and Sevilla ranked third and fifth among the Top 10 Best Oralists, respectively.
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Other SBCA sophomore teams also snagged special awards: Team 504 (Block 2-A), under Atty. Kevin Chris Sese, won 2nd Best Memorial, while Angel Kate Alag (Team 519) and Jeremy Garcia (Team 515) placed seventh and tenth in the individual oralist rankings. | via Monique Santiaguel | The Red Chronicles

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21/05/2026

SOL holds first mock-bar for graduating students

The San Beda College Alabang School of Law (SBCA-SOL) is holding its first on-campus mock-bar examination for graduating students on May 10, 17, and 24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

97 of the 246 first takers signed up to test their knowledge and readiness in this year’s bar subjects, namely: Political and International Law, Commercial and Taxation Laws, Civil Law and Land Titles and Deeds, Labor and Social Legislation, Criminal Law, Remedial Law, and Legal and Judicial Ethics with Practical Exercises.

Dean Ulpiano Sarmiento III plans to continue the Mock Bar annually in the hopes of better preparing Bedan students for future bar examinations.

The names of the examiners and the test results are yet to be disclosed. | via Kaiza Jay Abaincia | The Red Chronicles

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