SCHEMA SLU

15/08/2025

: SCHEMA News

𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐂𝐈𝐒 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔; 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭

The School of Accountancy, Management, Computing, and Information Studies (SAMCIS) embraced the new academic year by celebrating the Mass of the Holy Spirit on August 14.

Commencing the annual tradition, a symbolic procession was held for the gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Fortitude, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.

Centered on the theme “Rekindling the Fire of God’s Spirit Among Louisians”, the morning session with Rev. Fr. John Salama discussed the belief that Jesus always comes to help through the Holy Spirit in times when He is needed most. It is not loud but subtle, noting that “God’s presence in our lives is very real, even though it is not often in a very dramatic way.”

Furthermore, Fr. Salama reminded the students that education is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about growing our character and heart. Following the sermon was the renewal of commitment of the school administration, faculty, and staff.

The afternoon mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Emery Mwako.

by Erika Carrera

Photos by Nicole Alexis Mondiguing and Tristan Redolme

15/08/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬!

Are you still losing your way around campus? Whether you’re a freshman just starting your journey or a returning student, the SLU Maryheights campus directory is here to make navigating SAMCIS easier and stress-free.

This isn’t just about finding classrooms—it also points out where the offices are, where you can meet friends, or grab a quick snack between classes.

No more worrying about being late, you've got a lifesaver when you’re still finding your way around. Make it your go-to guide this semester, Technocommercians!

15/08/2025

:SCHEMA On The Spot

𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑.

This afternoon, the spotlight shifts to Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) students for the second leg of the two-day freshmen orientation.

The program, which is headed by the KASAMA/SSC SAMCIS, began with the campus tour at the Amphitheatre where they introduced the layout of the campus, and made their way up to the different floors of the Devesse building. The tour will be followed by the orientation proper at the AVR for sessions designed to introduce them to college, their programs, and life at SAMCIS.



by Vea Guenette Esberto
Photos by Ryjane Ashley Tunac

15/08/2025

:SCHEMA On The Spot

The Maryheights campus’ Audio Visual Room (AVR) is alive with excitement as freshmen from Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM), Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM), and Bachelor of Multimedia Arts (BMMA) kick off the two-day Freshmen Orientation today, August 15.

This year’s program comes with a fresh twist through the addition of a campus tour, giving first-year students a guided look at classrooms, study areas, and essential student service offices around campus. The welcoming fest will also feature program talks from each department, offering insights into their fields. Organizations under the Student Quality Circle (SQC) will likewise be given the spotlight to present, accompanied with messages from Dean Glory Dela Peña and newly appointed Associate Dean Conrado Chan.

The afternoon session will resume at 1:00 PM, featuring the the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) programs.

By Vea Guenette Esberto
Photos by: Van Revson Domingo

12/08/2025

: SCHEMA News

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐋𝐒𝐔’𝐬 𝐅𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Students from the School of Accountancy, Management, Computing, and Information Studies (SAMCIS) successfully secured the first runner up at the FUSION 2025: Case Conquest hosted by the Junior Entrepreneurs’ Marketing Association (JEMA) of De La Salle University (DLSU) that started last July 12 and concluded on August 2, 2025.

The competing team, Amalgam, consists of Mark Lestat Agustin, Dylan Yeoj Magpili, Lou Diamond Morados, Liam Jiro Morales, and Gebreyl Isaac Rabang from BS Computer Science (BSCS).

In an initial interview with Morales, he shared that they joined the said contest to test themselves, “We joined initially to see how far we could go and what we could achieve with no prior experience in marketing at all. We also wanted to get a grasp of the marketing landscape as a whole, because we understood the power of marketing, especially the role it plays in pushing innovation technology further. In order to come up with solutions, we need to understand who the clients are and in this case we wanted to challenge ourselves by providing a computer science solution to a marketing problem.”

The hybrid competition has three key phases — Onboarding Session, Mentorship Session, and The Finals. The first phase is the introduction of the case and orientation regarding the preliminary submission, the second phase provides the shortlisted teams guidance by experts such as company representatives and experienced case competition participants, and the last phase is where the top five teams present their solution to judges.

“It was a rollercoaster, really. We found out that we got selected for the finals in the middle of our internship which really was a shock to us since we didn't expect we would be getting in the finals. Our idea was really a eureka moment a day before the preliminary submission deadline. Placing that high on the finals also shocked us. We were a fraction close to being champion, with a 0.1% score difference from achieving it. The team felt a mix of thrill and a bit wanting more, because we thought we left something on the table,” Morales recounts when asked about the experience.

He further added, “We had the opportunity to be mentored by Globe's leaders, and one thing struck us the most, storytelling. We incorporated this one aspect in our pitch to make ourselves stand out and we believe this effort was rewarded. The main takeaway we had from the entire event was that in order to get your point across effectively and efficiently, you need to make it into a story, make it relatable and honest. People understand ideas easier if they can visualize.”

The event aims to solve real-world problems from their partner company, Globe Telecom, to challenge the participants’ critical thinking, creativity, and business acumen.

by Joana Mae Gomez
Layout by Kristine Joy Bati
Photo courtesy of SLU Integrated Confederacy

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

𝐁𝐳𝐳𝐳! 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 — 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦!

Share your funniest moments, best tips, photos, and videos from your first week at Maryheights. Help us build the hive of your buzzing experience and be part of our exclusive video coverage: “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙯𝙯 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙀𝙈𝘼.”

Let your freshie first-week experience sting the spotlight and light up the Technocommercians’ hive with us. Scan the QR code now to join the buzz!

by Sofia Chrismaine Rose Buton
Layout by Kristine Joy Bati

12/08/2025

: SCHEMA News

𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗖𝗜𝗦 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔.𝗬. ‘𝟮𝟱-‘𝟮𝟲

The Maryheights campus buzzes with students and faculty during the flag raising ceremony, marking the official start of the first semester of Academic Year 2025-2026 yesterday, August 11.

Students who need to add and/or change their subjects are still welcome to visit the 6th floor, Devesse lobby until August 15. Otherwise, one may inquire to the Dean’s Office or their respective department heads.

Meanwhile, the orientation for the freshmen of the School of Accountancy, Management, Computing, and Information Studies (SAMCIS) will be on August 12 (Tuesday) at the Prince Bernhard Gym.

by Joana Mae Gomez
Photos by Aaliyah Martinez

10/08/2025

Good morning, Technocommercians! ☀️ Ready na ba kayo sa unang challenge of the day: makapunta sa Maryheights Campus nang hindi naliligaw or nauubusan ng pasensiya? 🚍😂 𝘔𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘫𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴, 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘢𝘯, 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘦!

From Igorot Park to Bakakeng, SCHEMA’s got your back! Freshie survival starts here— packed with tips, tricks, and a little Baguio humor to get through your first trip to campus.

𝙎𝙖 𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖 𝙧𝙞𝙣… 𝙠𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙞 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙮𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙟𝙚𝙚𝙥. 💛



By Vea Guennette Esberto
Illustrated by Jana Mae Magtalas

10/08/2025

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗡𝗮, 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀!

The first day of the new academic year marks the start of another chapter starring sleepless nights, caffeine-fueled mornings, hindi mabilang na group chats and sweet successes. Push through and persevere, Technocommercians, for this is just the beginning of another fruitful academic year!

by Sheryn Ann Cagulada
Layout by Robert Troy Fenol

10/08/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤!

The campus is buzzing with energy once again as we explore every corner of the Saint Louis University Maryheights campus – from classrooms and laboratories to our favourite hangout spots. Whether you’re a freshman setting foot for the first time or a returning student going back to familiar places, SLU Maryheights is ready to be your home for another year full of excitement and learning.

by Vincent Rafael Fajardo

Director: Ryjane Ashley Tunac
Assistant Director: Daniel Amanbert Galut
Videographer: Daniel Amanbert Galut and Ryjane Ashley Tunac
Editor: Daniel Amanbert Galut
Host: Nicole Anne Pineda
Scriptwriters: Joana Gomez, Aaliyah Martinez, Nicole Pineda, and Ryjane Ashley Tunac
Grip: Aaliyah Martinez
Photos: SCHEMA, REBUS

09/08/2025