SASCian Courier

29/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟏 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐜.

by: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝘼𝙎𝘾𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧

Sea and Sky College, Inc. marked its 31st Foundation Day Anniversary with three unforgettable days of fun, talent, and celebration, all under the theme “Rooted in Values, Soaring in Excellence.” Students from every department came together to showcase their skills, creativity, and school spirit, making this year’s celebration one for the books.

The celebration started strong with the Literary-Musical contests where students wowed the audience in Photojournalism, Spoken Poetry, Duet Singing, and Essay Writing. Creativity and expression filled the atmosphere as participants shared their passions and skills. Meanwhile, the One-day Basketball League tipped off with intense matchups that kept the crowd on edge. But the spotlight of the day belonged to the first-ever Binibining Ikatlong Lahi pageant; a trailblazing celebration of inclusivity at SASC. Cheers roared across the venue as Bella Gomez of BA Communication 3 was crowned the inaugural queen, making history as the very first Binibining Ikatlong Lahi.

Day two was all about showcasing professional edge and modern passion. The AHRMS Skills Competition tested the expertise of Hotel and Restaurant Management students, while the Tour-Guiding Competition led by the BSTM Department transported the audience into exciting destinations with creative and lively presentations.

The second day also had the coveted E-Sports Tournament, where the gamers of Sea and Sky College battled it out in games such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and the newly-added PUBG tournament, drawing huge excitement from students who are e-sports enthusiasts.

The third and final day brought the adrenaline rush to a high with the Basketball League Championship, where players left everything on the court for victory. To wrap up the celebration, all eyes turned to the stage for the Mr. and Ms. Sea and Sky 2025 pageant. The afternoon sparkled with elegance and confidence as contestants showcased not just looks, but also wit and heart. In the end, Fredy Ian Demetri Bandong of BSBA 3 was hailed Mr. Sea and Sky 2025, while Sheryl Ann M. Ea of BSHM 3 was coronated as the Ms. Sea and Sky 2025, a perfect finale to the college’s grand celebration.

From artistic performances, showcase of skills, and the dazzling pageantry, from inclusivity to school spirit, the 31st Foundation Day proved that Sea and Sky College, Inc. is more than an institution, it is a community. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Values, Soaring in Excellence: Celebrating 31 Years of Achievements in Higher Education at Sea and Sky College, Inc.” shone brightly in every event, reminding everyone that SASC is not just celebrating its past, but also setting its sights on an even brighter future.

Here’s to more years of achievements, growth, and excellence. Fly high, SASC!

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29/09/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤

Corruption has been rampant in the Philippines for centuries already, and we Filipinos may have been desensitized to such fraudulency. Forced to be contented with short-term solutions rather than reaping the benefits of a long-term one, this may be our wake-up call to use our voice, even when being suppressed by the powers that be. From one term to another, administration after administration, the headlines shift but not the narrative. Yes, the Filipinos are already struggling with finances, adapting to unpleasant living conditions unwillingly, and these recent September 21 protests are the final straw that broke the camel's back.

You may not notice it, but every Filipino is being taxed. From purchasing goods to paying up fees and taxes directly, they are getting a percentage from your hard-earned money. But what if it handicaps your daily lives? Prices are going up, your one thousand pesos can barely cover your weekly needs, and what do you see on the news? Blatant corruption from the uniformed personnel who are supposed to be public servants, entrusted to make this country a better place.

From questionable infrastructure deals to the misuse of public funds, it is clear to us that corruption is feeding and filling up the wallets of the higher-ups, while we are being fed with nothing but sugarcoated speeches and empty promises. The irony is that these issues are often met with absolute silence, delays, even the ongoing investigations, and every initiative that rarely led to accountability for those involved, and it is a reflection of our broken justice system. Or, as I’d like to call it, the Injustice System. Cases are filed, press conferences and hearings are held, but when it comes to justice, the system moves painfully slow, if at all.

The real victims of these unlawful actions are the everyday Filipinos, not the politicians involved in such controversies. The students in overcrowded classrooms with little to no ventilation and equipment for optimal schooling, the families waiting for hours in hospitals with minimal funding without any healthcare insurance at all, and every community and corner being flooded due to unmaintained drainages and missing flood control projects. Their inhumane actions are bottlenecking our potential as a country, and these anomalies from the government should not be enabled. We are Filipinos, not martyrs, despite what our history led us to believe.

Then again, public service is not a privilege; it is a responsibility. The victim culture and the impunity must come to an end. Leaders must not use the idea of good governance to push their campaign further during elections when they should be practicing better governance in the first place. Transparency is not optional when it comes to matters regarding our public funds, and to those leaders who are consumed with greed and gluttony, you are making it hard for each and every one of us.

As college students and future leaders, we must not practice these anomalies. We need to speak up, be the voice of the voiceless, and take the power back. Let us end this toxic cycle of remaining silent in times of crisis and unjust actions, because there is nothing to be afraid of. It’s our right to voice out our concerns, and remaining silent only empowers those who treat public office like personal business ventures.

Simply put: The Philippines cannot progress further, as corruption is holding it back. We are simply rejecting this system to govern us. I would not subject the future generations to see this kind of leadership from those in the office. The time for real change isn’t someday. It’s now.

28/09/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦
𝑩𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂

Every September, Philippine cinema takes center stage, reminding us of its power to reflect and reshape our collective soul. This year, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) leads the celebration with the theme “PELIKULA at Pilipina.” It is both a tribute and a challenge, for the Filipina has long stood at the heart of our nation’s films, serving as muse, heroine, rebel, and survivor. She continues to define and challenge what it means to be Filipino.

The story of Philippine cinema would not exist without its women. Nora Aunor, with her piercing gaze, gave voice to the ordinary Filipina and made her extraordinary. Vilma Santos transformed with each role, embodying resilience, passion, and leadership. Gloria Romero reigned with grace across generations, while Cherie Gil proved that even a contravida can be immortal, fierce, and unforgettable. These women are not simply performers. They are cultural landmarks etched into the nation’s memory.

Beyond the screen, women also shaped the industry itself. Mother Lily Monteverde of Regal Films became a force who produced countless stories that defined eras of Philippine cinema and gave opportunities to both rising stars and bold storytellers. Visionaries like Marilou Diaz Abaya and Laurice Guillen broke barriers, proving that women were never only muses but also makers of stories. Today, directors like Antoinette Jadaone and Baby Ruth Villarama carry this torch forward, daring to show the Filipina in her many shades of truth, vulnerable yet unyielding, flawed yet radiant, tender yet powerful.

And yet, a quiet truth lingers. Too often the Filipina on screen has been confined to familiar molds, the suffering mother, the sacrificial lover, the silent bearer of pain. These roles are real, but they are not the whole truth. For every Filipina who endures, there is another who resists. For every Filipina who sacrifices, there is one who chooses herself. To honor her fully, our cinema must widen its lens and tell stories that capture the fullness of her humanity.

“PELIKULA at Pilipina” is not only a theme. It is also a call to action. To free the Filipina from one-dimensional portrayals and recognize her as creator, disruptor, and author of her own story. For when the Filipina is seen in her wholeness, cinema does more than entertain. It liberates.

As we mark this month of film, let us celebrate not only the roles that have defined our past but also the possibilities waiting to be written. The story of Philippine cinema will never be complete until the Filipina is no longer framed merely as a symbol of endurance but is finally recognized as the storyteller herself.

27/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐒𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐁𝐞𝐞

Sea and Sky College proudly celebrates the achievement of Ms. Shamika Balanon Butial, a Tourism student who emerged victorious in the Tourism Union Quiz Bee held last September 26. Guided by her supportive instructor, Ms. Lorie Jane Rosales, Shamika’s triumph is a shining testament to the excellence and dedication of Sascian students.

After her win, Shamika shared an inspiring message:
“From doubting myself on the first day, I learned to trust God, and with the guidance of Ma’am LJ and encouragement of Ma’am Mau, I was able to give my best. Representing Sea and Sky College is already a great honor, and winning the quiz bee makes the experience even more awarding.”

Her mentor, Ms. Rosales, also expressed her pride in the victory:
“Just keep the Sascian torch burning. Make this endeavour the start of stepping to a higher goal which is achieving quality tourism education.”

This milestone adds another feather to the cap of Sea and Sky College, showcasing not only the academic excellence of its students but also the institution’s commitment to shaping future leaders in the tourism industry.

10/09/2025

𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

In celebration of the Founding Anniversary of Sea and Sky College and the Philippine Film Industry Month, every Sascian is invited to take part in the Filipino Movie Scene Reenactment Competition. 🌟

📌 To register, please approach any FACCCT Club officer.

27/08/2025

𝑺𝑨𝑺𝑪𝒊𝒂𝒏, 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚?

Our Prelims exam is just around the corner!
𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒔.

𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒌, 𝑺𝑨𝑺𝑪𝒊𝒂𝒏! 𝑨𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎! 🍀

22/08/2025

Sa pangunguna ng Student Body Organization (SBO), ngayong buwan ng Agosto ay ating ipagdiwang ang Buwan ng Wika na may temang “Gastronomiya’t Wika: Pamanang Pinoy sa Lasa at Salita.”

Ang Buwan ng Wika ay higit pa sa isang pagdiriwang, ito’y pagtalima sa ating pinagmulan at pagpugay sa ating pagkakakilanlan. Sa wika, isinisilang ang mga pangarap at damdaming bumabalot sa ating diwa; sa gastronomiya, sumisibol ang mga alaala ng kasaysayan, pagmamahal, at pakikibaka ng ating lahi. Ang bawat titik ay tila butil ng bigas na bumubuo ng ating hapag; ang bawat putahe ay parang taludtod na nagkukuwento ng ating bayan. Magkatuwang silang nagsisilbing tulay,
nag-uugnay sa nakaraan, nagsasalaysay sa kasalukuyan, at nag-iiwan ng pamana para sa darating na bukas.

✍️: Bb. Mariel Ancheta
Tagapag-disenyo: Bb. Sherizza Joy Faustino at Bb. Rose De Guzman

20/08/2025

NINOY AQUINO DAY | AUGUST 21, 2025

“The Filipino is worth dying for.”
Today, we solemnly commemorate Ninoy Aquino Day and honor the courage and sacrifice of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. in the pursuit of freedom and democracy.

19/08/2025

NEWS | New Wave of Student Leaders Rise in Sea and Sky College for A.Y. 2025–2026

by The Sascian Courier

Sea and Sky College ushers in a new era of leadership as a fresh roster of student leaders have been elected and appointed this August 2025, each ready to steer their fellow Sascian students toward an ambitious academic year.

First to take the spotlight is Ms. Vanessa Nicole Mayo, a 4th-year Tourism student, who secured her place as the new Student Body Organization (SBO) President after running unopposed. Elected last August 7, 2025, her leadership marks the beginning of what many expect to be a steady yet bold SBO governance.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ryan James Bayale, a 4th-year BA Communication student, steps into dual leadership roles. Appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Sascian Courier, the official student publication of the college, Bayale also claimed victory as the newly elected President of the FACCCT Club, an organization dedicated to students under Business Administration, Office Administration, and Communication Arts. His win on August 18, 2025, came with a razor-thin margin, prevailing with only a one-vote lead, proving how critical every voice in student democracy can be.

Over at the Hospitality Management Department, the BSHM Association welcomed its new president, Ms. Jaidee De Leon Alejo, a 4th-year BSHM student. Elected on August 8, 2025, Alejo now carries the mantle of leading the association of aspiring hospitality professionals in the college.

Completing the circle of leadership, Ms. Ma. Ellaine Joy Rivera, a 4th-year BSTM student, rose as the new President of the Student Travel and Tourism Association. Elected on August 13, 2025, Rivera secured her post through a majority vote, earning the trust of her fellow Tourism students to guide the organization forward.

With these new leaders at the helm—Mayo, Bayale, Alejo, and Rivera—Sea and Sky College braces for a dynamic school year ahead.

The question now: Will these leaders simply take the seat, or will they redefine what it means to lead at Sea and Sky College?

18/08/2025

📢 Today’s the LAST DAY to join the Sascian Courier team! Don’t miss your chance; be part of the story, be part of the Courier.

📣CALLING ALL CAMPUS SLAYERS!📣

Sascian Courier—the official publication of Sea and Sky College is now officially looking for new editorial board members and staff for S.Y. 2025–2026! This is your chance to shine, slay, and serve stories that matter! 💅📰

We’re currently looking for:
📰 News Editor – The headline master who serves facts with flavor
📸 Photojournalists – The moment-catcher behind every iconic shot
✍️ Staff Writers – The pen-wielding queens and kings of storytelling

If you’ve got the skills, the sass, and the school spirit, then this is your spotlight. 🌟

📩 *For more details, contact the official page: Sascian Courier*

07/08/2025

📣 NEWS | New Leaders, New Vision: SBO Officers Elected for A.Y. 2025–2026

by Denver Dale B. Calica

August 7, 2025 — SEA AND SKY COLLEGE

In a notable and unopposed run, the Sinag Party List has officially secured all positions in the Sea and Sky College Student Body Organization (SBO) for Academic Year 2025–2026, a clear reflection of unity and trust among the student body.

Leading the newly elected roster is Vanessa Nicole M. Mayo, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management student, who has been declared as the new SBO President. In a heartfelt and powerful statement, Ms. Mayo spoke of the weight and purpose of the role:

“Winning the highest position in the Student Body Organization is overwhelming for me, it means carrying the voices of the students on one shoulder, and the responsibilities of the school on the other. Still, my genuine intention to serve and lead with purpose overpowers the weight and fear it bears. And I guess, the weight this bears is a weight I will always choose because at the end of the day, I will always choose to serve the students. As your newly elected president, I will create spaces where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Gaya nga ng sasabihin ko dapat kapag nag-campaign kami, maglilingkod ako nang buong-buo, buong puso, nang walang pag-aalinlangan.”

Joining President Mayo in the SBO A.Y. 2025–2026 are the following officers, all from the Sinag party list:

Vice President: Regeine Grace C. Mendoza, BSBA 4
Secretary: Dianne O. Fontanilla, BSTM 4
Treasurer: Blessy Marie L. Dao-ayan, BSTM 2
Auditor: Mark Angelo P. Olbinado, BSHM 2-A
Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.): Lance Christian Sta. Monica, BSBA 2

Completing the leadership slate are the newly declared college governors and year-level representatives:

BSHM Governor:Sherizza Joy C. Faustino, BSHM 3
BSTM Governor: Gwynette M. Benliro, BSTM 3
BSBA/BSOA/BA Comm Governor: Cenkie T. Bonilla, BSBA 4
4th Year Representative: Angel Joy P. Gurtiza, BSOA 4
3rd Year Representative: Aldren Jay C. Medina, BSHM 3
2nd Year Representative: Angel Khate Rivera, BSHM 2
1st Year Representative: Maria Chistelle Ann A. Felicita, BSOA 1

The uncontested sweep reflects a resounding vote of confidence in the party's vision, principles, and commitment to student well-being. Their win signifies not only a new era of leadership but a renewed promise of inclusivity, transparency, and action.

Sascian Courier extends its heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected SBO officers and looks forward to covering their journey throughout the year. With these new leaders at the helm, the future of student governance looks bright.

04/02/2025

SMALL GROUP BUT GREAT MINDS

It is a known fact that the Sea and Sky College’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication Department are lacking in enrollees. However, we cannot deny the fact that the small group is comprised of great and creative minds. Indeed, a powerhouse consisting of leaders, artists, and academic achievers, Bachelor of Arts in Communication are rebuilding towards prominence in media, broadcasting, and public relations. Truly, there is strength in numbers, but they are the epitome of quality over quantity.

Let us witness the Bachelor of Arts in Communication’s creative photoshoot as part of their Digital Imaging project led by Sir Israel Lagon. It is never too late to join the team. Be part of the great minds of Sea and Sky College courtesy of Bachelor of Arts in Communication.