OLAS-College Student Council

"The Lord gave me brothers." — St. Francis of Assisi

With hearts filled with gratitude and Franciscan joy, the Our Lady of the Angels Seminary warmly welcomes the National Pilgrim Relic of Saint Francis of Assisi. As we venerate the relic of our Seraphic Father, may his witness of evangelical poverty, humble fraternity, and ardent love for Christ inspire us to a deeper conversion of life and a more faithful observance of the Holy Gospel.

This sacred visitation is a grace-filled opportunity for our seminary community and all the faithful to honor the beloved Poverello of Assisi, whose life continues to illuminate the path of Gospel living. May the presence of this holy relic deepen our devotion, strengthen our vocation to holiness, and kindle anew in our hearts the Franciscan spirit of peace, humility, and joyful service.

Through the intercession of Saint Francis, may we be ever more conformed to Christ, whom he embraced in poverty, contemplated in prayer, and proclaimed by the witness of his life.

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📣 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬!

Enrollment is now open for both old and incoming students! Please follow the enrollment procedures accordingly and prepare the necessary requirements for a smooth and hassle-free registration.

Join the School of Leaders and begin another meaningful academic journey with the Our Lady of the Angels Seminary - College, Inc.!

𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!

Hello, OLASians and "future" OLASians!

The journey toward formation, knowledge, and service begins here.

Enrollment for the College Department of Our Lady of the Angels Seminary - College, Inc. is now open! Step into a community rooted in academic excellence, spiritual growth, and servant leadership as you prepare for a future guided by faith and purpose.

May-June 19 - Enrollment Period
June 24 - Resumption of Classes

Be part of a generation formed not only in mind, but also in heart and spirit. Enroll now and begin your path with us.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒!

The Our Lady of the Angels Seminary - College, Inc. proudly congratulates its alumni who passed the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers.

Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have truly paid off. May you continue to inspire and serve through the noble vocation of teaching.

We likewise rejoice in the institution’s outstanding achievement:

𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗦 - 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝗰. — 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲

May you continue to become instruments of wisdom, compassion, and transformative education in service of the Church and society. May St. Francis of Assisi and Our Lady of the Angels guide you always in your mission as educators.

𝘼𝙙 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙨, 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙊𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨!

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 - 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐜.

𝑶𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕

With hearts attentive to the signs of our times and in fidelity to our mission as a Franciscan academic community, the Our Lady of the Angels Seminary – College Student Council expresses its deep concern over the proposed revision of the General Education curriculum by the Commission on Higher Education, particularly the possible removal of Ethics as a standalone subject.

We speak not only as students, but as members of a formation community entrusted with the care of both mind and spirit.

At its core, this concern is not merely about curriculum design. It is about the kind of persons we hope our educational institutions will form, and the kind of society we are called to build together. In a world marked by confusion, division, and the suffering of many – especially the poor and forgotten – the need for moral clarity, compassion, and responsibility becomes ever more urgent.

From the Franciscan tradition we have received, learning is never separate from living, and knowledge is never detached from love. In the thought of Saint Bonaventure, all true understanding finds its fulfillment when it leads the human person toward the good. Knowledge is meant to illuminate the path of charity, to deepen our capacity for justice, and to draw us into right relationship with God, with others, and with creation.

Ethics, therefore, is not simply one subject among many. It is the space where students are invited to listen more deeply to the voice of conscience, to the cry of the poor, and to the demands of truth. It is where questions of justice, responsibility, and human dignity are not avoided, but embraced with seriousness and humility.

To lessen its place in education is to risk silencing these important conversations.

We recognize the value of scientific and technological advancement, and we affirm the importance of preparing students to engage a rapidly changing world. Yet we also believe that no system, no innovation, and no form of progress can be truly humanizing if it is not guided by a well-formed conscience. Without this grounding, knowledge can become directionless, and progress can lose its soul.

When Ethics is absorbed into broader and more technical frameworks, there is a danger that moral reflection becomes secondary – reduced to guidelines rather than formed through encounter, dialogue, and discernment. Students may learn how to follow what is prescribed, but not necessarily how to discern what is right, especially in moments of complexity and uncertainty.

The Franciscan way calls us to something more. It calls us to become persons of peace, instruments of justice, and stewards of creation. It invites us to form not only competent individuals, but compassionate and courageous ones – men and women who can stand truth, accompany the vulnerable, and act with integrity even when it is difficult.

Such formation requires time, depth, and intentional engagement. It cannot be rushed, nor it can be treated as incidental.

At this moment in history when truth is often contested, when human dignity is threatened in new ways, and when the voices of the marginalized continue to cry out, we believe that ethical formation must be strengthened, not diminished. Our society needs individuals who can think clearly, judge wisely, and love generously.

As a seminary community, we are especially mindful that education is a sacred trust. It shapes not only what students know, but who they become. To remove or weaken Ethics as a dedicated space for reflection risks narrowing this formation, leaving future graduates well-trained, yet insufficiently grounded in the moral vision needed to serve others faithfully.

In a spirit of humility and hope, we respectfully call on the Commission on Higher Education and all those involved in this process to carefully reconsider this direction. May we continue to uphold and educational vision that honors the full dignity of the human person – one that forms not only the intellect, but also the conscience and the heart.

Guided by the example of St. Francis and inspired by the wisdom of St. Bonaventure, we reaffirm our commitment to an education that is rooted in truth, directed toward the good, and lived out in love and service.

In this light, we strongly urge the preservation of Ethics as a core and standalone General Education subject – for the good of our students, the integrity of our institutions, and the future of our society.

OLAS-College Student Council Officers
AY 2026-2027

𝟲𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀

We present to you the Graduates and the Completers of certificates of the Our Lady of the Angels Seminary-College Department.

MARCH 21, 2026 | Thesis Defense

Our Fourth Year AB Philosophy Student has successfully defended their Undergraduate Thesis.

We Appreciate the presence of our Dean of Studies, Rev. Fr. Kenneth Masong and Br. Lester Hallig, OCarm.

Panelists:
Mr. Renato Dela Cruz
Mr. Ben Carlo Atim
Mr. Abraham Latoza

Our AB Philosophy students are now ready to present, defend, and prove everything they have worked for. They are on their final step in their academic journey toward earning their bachelor’s degree.

Join them tomorrow, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠, at 𝗦𝘁. 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, as they present the results of their work before the panel.

Let us include them in our prayers as they embark on this important step toward the fulfillment of their journey.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

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OLAS College Students held their Christmas party last December 13, 2025, at the Function Hall in the College Building.

The OLAS- College Student Council would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors.

May the Lord bless you and keep you!

📸: Bro. Mhark Vreynan Daliva