De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde

"A member of the pioneer batch of Benilde’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Culture-Based Arts program, Carmela Marfori is also making history as the youngest-ever recipient of the NCCA Gallery Exhibition Grant. Her achievement offers an early glimpse of what students can accomplish through a program that combines Fine Arts with a deep engagement with Philippine arts and culture."

Pioneering Fine Arts Benildean Opens First Solo Show as Youngest-Ever NCCA Grantee 23 May 2026 Carmela Marfori is stepping into the spotlight with Malaya Clara, Malaya Ka Ba?, her first solo exhibition at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros. Running until May 31…

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde makes history, ranking across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings.

More than the rankings, this milestone is proof of our relentless pursuit for innovation and inclusion. In just one year, we expanded our impact from 6 key areas in 2025 to all 17 SDGs in 2026. That is growth like no other.

Benilde is one of the “27 higher education institutions (HEIs) from the National Capital Region recognized in the THE Impact Rankings 2026, the highest number of ranked HEIs among all regions in the Philippines.”

Animo Benilde!

The 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings evaluate over 1,600 universities worldwide based on their commitment and implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

"Slim’s has offered Dressmaking NC II for many years under TESDA accreditation. This direct involvement in garments training made Slim’s the natural host for the assessor program. Holding the training at Benilde extended Slim’s legacy into the College’s framework, linking vocational expertise with higher education innovation. It showed how Slim’s heritage in fashion education now lives within Benilde’s broader mission."

TESDA Assessors Trained to Certify Garments NCII at Benilde’s Slim’s Fashion and Arts School 26 May 2026 From April 27 to 30, 2026, Slim’s Fashion and Arts School hosted TESDA’s Capability Building Program for Prospective Regional Assessors for Garments Production NC II at the Benilde Design…

18 June 2026 — Benilde Antipolo and SM Foundation, Inc. signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) which aims to open more scholarship opportunities to deserving Filipino students.

Held at Vatel Manila in The Atrium@Benilde, the MOA signing was attended by leaders of both institutions.

Representing Benilde Antipolo were Chancellor Benhur Ong and Provost Geronio Ulayao, who emphasized the College’s dedication to supporting students through partnerships that champion access to quality education.

SM Foundation Inc. was represented by its Vice President for the Education Program Ms. Eleanor Lansang and Executive Director Ms. Carmen Linda Atayde.

📸 Photos by CIC Intern Christine Joy Espiritu - BS Tourism Management

Happy Father’s Day to all the Benildean Dads and other father figures in our lives.

Thank you for always lifting us up so we can reach for greater heights. Your support inspires us to pursue our dreams and do our very best every day, like no other.

18 June 2026 — Benilde was present at the NCAA Turnover Ceremony from Season 101 to Season 102 held at the Philippine Columbian Association in Paco, Manila.

The hosting duties for the upcoming season were officially handed over by Mapúa University to San Beda University.

Benilde officially claimed the General Overall Championship title for NCAA Season 101, a feat that was last secured by the College in 2015, 11 years ago. 🏆

Representing Benilde at the ceremony were Chancellor Benhur Ong, Center for Sports Development Director Stephen Fernandez, and Management Committee (Mancom) Representative to the NCAA Dax Castellano.

📸 Photos by Ben Maniclang

17 June 2026 — Benilde and PTC Aviation Training Center Inc.’s partnership takes flight following the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at PTC Aviation Training Center in Parañaque City.

The collaboration will open up more opportunities and give exposure to Benildeans in the transportation and aviation services sectors specifically through internships, micro-credentialing offerings, faculty immersion, trips, workshops, and mentorships, as well as joint researches.

Representing Benilde in the MOU signing are Dean of School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management Dr. Marie Paz Castro and Director of Center for External Linkages Sherlo Reyes.

PTC Aviation was represented by General Manager Rodolfo Dino Santos and Manager of Cabin Training and Sales Dennis Del Mar.

Animo Benilde!

📸 Photos by CIC Interns Jeah Mabalot - AB Multimedia Arts and Martina Protacio - BSBA Business Management

16 June 2026 — Industry Forum on Digital Transformation in Construction and AIMHI Mobile App Launch

The Benilde Hub of Innovation for Inclusion (Benilde HiFi) gathered leaders from the construction, technology, startup, and innovation industries for timely conversations on AI adoption, digital transformation and workforce readiness.

Held at the Peter D. Garrucho Jr. Innovations Institute, the event also featured the launch of Artificial Intelligence Meets Human Intelligence - AIMHI Construction App, founded by women entrepreneurs from Mindanao and incubated by Benilde HiFi through the Benilde Trailblazer Startup (BTS) Program.

AIMHI is an AI-driven construction technology startup helping contractors, engineers, architects, and project managers improve project monitoring, cost management, and field operations.

In his special message, Hon. Cong. Romeo Momo Sr., Chairperson of the Committee on Public Works of the House of Representatives Romeo S. Momo, Sr., emphasized the importance being open to new approaches, ideas, and solutions:

"𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨... 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦; 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘪𝘵."

Present in the event are the founders of AIMHI, and representatives from Benilde HiFi and other sectors of the Benildean Community, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and more.

📸 Photos by CIC Interns Guiliana Venturanza - BS Tourism Management and Martina Protacio - BS Business Management

Break into animation with Benilde's Associate in Animation (AiA) program.

Build the foundational skills you need to succeed in the animation industry, learn from active industry professionals, and turn your passion into a career in just two (2) years.

Applications for AY 2026–2027 are ongoing until July 14, 2026. Accepted applicants may now proceed with our enrollment schedule. https://apply.benilde.edu.ph/.

Artwork designed by BMC Intern
Tristan James Velasquez, BS Tourism Management

We are the Overall Champions of NCAA SEASON 101! 🏆💚

Congratulations, Benilde Blazers ~ all the athletes, coaching staff, and every supporter from the Benildean Community. This is athletic excellence Like No Other!

We excelled not in just one arena, and our multiple victories show that we are blazing across the board.

Here’s to more wins in the next season and for the continuous growth of our sports program.

Animo Benilde!

📸 Photos courtesy of Benilde Sports