Before the bombings of World War II leveled the Walled City, the month of October belonged to one event: the grand festivities honoring Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario—La Naval de Manila. For over three centuries, this celebration, rooted in the miraculous naval victories against the Dutch in 1646, was not merely a religious rite. It was the social and spiritual zenith of Old Manila. It was, as the Manileños of the era proudly dubbed it, "La Procesión de las Procesiones" (The Procession of all Processions).
Across generations, Filipinos have taken to the streets to express their frustrations and defiance, as well as their hopes and dreams. These assemblies, protests, and marches have become some of the country’s most defining moments, reshaping the nation’s story. Luneta Park and EDSA stand as testaments to the Filipino’s undying spirit, bearing witness to the birth and countless rebirths of Philippine democracy.
Described in one simple word, it encompasses the struggles of every commuter who, day in and day out, fight for their place in line, bump passersbys, and squeeze themselves next to other passengers just to get to school or work, and do it all over again at the end of the day.
The historic Walled City of Intramuros once again came alive with festivities as it celebrated Fiesta de Intramuros 2025 for the whole month of September. This annual event honored the beloved queen and patroness of Intramuros, Nuestra Señora de la Consolacion y Correa, and marked her 25th Pontifical Coronation Anniversary last September 4.
Developing artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) prototypes that address real-world problems, particularly focusing on accessibility for persons with disabilities, is a pioneering step of innovation in Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila. The first student development team was pioneering this innovation composed of students from different programs last September 15.
Pope Leo XIV officially canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati as new saints of the Catholic Church, on Sunday, Sept. 7, at St. Peter Basilica.
In preparation for the 25th Pontifical Coronation Anniversary of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa, the Pilgrim and Venerated Image of Our Lady of Consolation and Cincture visited Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila last August 27 to September 1 through Dalaw Consuelo.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa on July 28, 2025. This SONA serves as the halfway mark of Marcos’ administration reporting their progress and achievements, but underneath the optimistic statements lie the current challenges that too many Filipinos continue to face daily.
On the 5th of July, the commencement exercise of Batch 2025 at Solaire Resort Entertainment City, in Parañaque to celebrate the years of hard work, resilience, and sacrifices.
Last May 8, 2025, the reimagined College of Engineering and Information Technology library had its grand launch and blessing rites led by Rev. Fr. Jose Martin L. Sibug, O.P., Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s Executive Vice President and Vice President for Administrative Affairs. The new CEIT library offers a modern, student-friendly environment designed to inspire creativity and learning not just for CEIT students but to all Letranites.