Students took the stage, academic programs competed in traditional games, and employees received recognition as Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas celebrated its 21st Founding Anniversary through activities centered on the people who shape its community.

The three-day celebration brought together students, faculty members, and non-teaching personnel through Fiestahan, Palarong Pinoy, the Second Culture and Arts Festival, and Employees’ Night.

A Community in Celebration
The opening program on October 21 at the Batangas City Sports Coliseum began with a Holy Mass, followed by opening remarks from Mr. Andrew Brian Deguito, Vice President for Administration and Finance, and a message from Dr. Dolores Borras, Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Batangas City Mayor Marvey Mariño encouraged students to uphold their dignity and recognize their potential, telling them, “Dapat kayo ay hinahangaan, hindi kinukutya.” He also expressed his commitment to making CLB one of the best schools in Batangas.

Students and personnel then joined in a unity dance, sharing the floor before the academic programs faced one another in the day’s competitions.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy won cash prize in Pera o Envelope, which involved 10 representatives from each academic program.

The launch of CLB’s Entrepreneurial Center and the opening of the Fiestahan booths also formed part of the celebration, highlighting entrepreneurship alongside the day’s recreational activities.

In the afternoon, Palarong Pinoy brought fun and laughter into the anniversary festivities.

BPED won the Sack Race, BS Accountancy claimed victories in Pasahang Bola and Ping-Pong Relay, BTLED topped Agawan ng Panyo, and BEED won the girls’ Jack ’n’ Poy competition.

Tug of War matches added to the program rivalries, with BTLED defeating BSBA Marketing Management, BSBA Human Resource Management prevailing over BEED, and BPED winning against BSBA Financial Management.

Talent Shaped by Commitment
The Second Culture and Arts Festival placed student creativity at the center of the celebration, with competitions held at the Audio-Visual Room on October 21 and at the Batangas City Sports Coliseum on October 22.

Under the theme “Wikang Filipino at AI: Kasangkapan sa Pananaliksik at Tulay sa Yaman ng Impormasyon,” participants explored language, culture, and technology through their creative work.

BEED emerged as the overall champion, followed by BSBA Marketing Management as first runner-up and BPED as second runner-up.

Behind the rankings were students who balanced preparations with academic responsibilities and worked through limitations to represent their programs.

BEED’s Lynmar Aldover won the pencil drawing competition despite the difficulty of producing darker shading with a 5H pencil, while Mark Joseph Magpantay retained his on-the-spot poster-making championship for the two consecutive years.

In photography, BPED’s Djannah Valdez secured first place, describing the achievement as a chance to recover from her unsuccessful bid in the previous year’s competition.

BEED also won the Short Film Competition and Sabayang Pagbigkas, adding to the program’s championship finish.

Sabayang Pagbigkas coach Lyka Lharz De Leon shared that the team dealt with fatigue, strained voices, and weekend-only practices while preparing for its performance.

In music, Janno Macalintal of BPED and Chester Romey of BSBA Marketing Management shared first place in pop solo, while BSBA Marketing Management won the vocal duet competition.

BPED led the dance categories, securing first place in both folk dance, featuring Talumpok Subli, and hip-hop.

BEED Seeds adviser Mr. Raymond Bombase credited the students’ cooperation and willingness to participate despite the demands of demonstrations and other academic work.

Their experiences added another dimension to the festival, showing the preparation and commitment behind the performances and winning entries.

Recognizing Those Who Keep CLB Moving
The celebration’s third day turned the spotlight toward employees through Employees’ Night, themed SALUDO.

The occasion honored outstanding individuals whose service has contributed to CLB’s growth and achievements over the years.

Dressed in outfits inspired by the “Back to the ’80s” theme, employees also presented group performances, sharing their talents beyond their usual roles in the institution.

The evening brought recognition to the work that supports the college’s daily operations and its continuing service to students.

Across the three days, CLB’s anniversary placed students and personnel at the heart of its milestone, connecting 21 years of institutional history with the people who continue to build its future.