CLB Inspires First-Year Students with Core Values and Hymn Interpretation Competition at Batangas Event

October 12, 2024 — Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas (CLB) held the second edition of the CLB 101 Seminar, themed “Instilling CLB Foundations: Empowering CLBians Through Core Values.” The event aimed to align first-year students with the institution’s goals while honoring CLB’s foundation by instilling its core values.

Mr. Gail Magalang, Head of Student Affairs Services, opened the event with a warm welcome and an inspirational message. Following this, Mr. James B. Macalalad, Coordinator for Extension Services, shared the Statement of Purpose. Ms. Charity G. Maaño, CLB 101 Instructor introduced the first Resource Speaker, Mr. Mark Glenn Celis who left a word “Kung ano kami ngayon, at kung maging ano kami bukas, that's because of CLB." He also added, "Ang excellence ay di nasusukat sa award na nakukuha.", The next resource speaker was presented by Engr. Marcos C. Borbon - Mr. Arvin De Mesa, the owner of Arzhel's Sneaker House. He is a successful entrepreneur and he shared his insights on perseverance and self-belief, urging the students to strive for their goals: "Isipin niyo ay makatapos, sa kahirapan ay makaraos." He also emphasized the importance of resourcefulness, saying, "Di pwedeng matalino ka lang dapat may diskarte ka rin."

One of the event’s highlights was the CLB Hymn Interpretation Competition, where first-year students showcased their talents. Mr. Macalalad presented the judging criteria, and the esteemed judges—Ms. Jeramie Meliton, Ms. Lucie Pureza, and Mr. Arvin De Mesa— who assessed the performances. BSBA Marketing claimed first place, followed by BSBA HRM in second, and BPED in third.

Certificates of appreciation were distributed at the conclusion of the event, and Mr. Melchor Panganiban, the NSTP Coordinator, gave the closing remarks. Mr. Jericho Alay, Lead Adviser of the Student Publication served as the master of ceremony.

This seminar reaffirmed the school's dedication to ensuring that students internalize its core values and are equipped for success in the future.

Article: Carmen Ramirez and Cescille Ebora
Photos: Henry Harza Balisi and Mel Delgado
Creatives: Daniel Gabi

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