Imagine stepping out of the classroom, and into a space where industry-professionals share their first-hand experiences, insights, and advice. An event designed for Tourism Management students, titled, “Ignite the Night: Where Passion Meets Excellence”, turns that vision into reality, connecting students with the world beyond their lessons in the classroom. Through a mix of seminars, recognition rites, and networking, held at the SC Auditorium and St. Thomas Grounds, preparing aspiring professionals to navigate the fast-paced industry with confidence and competence.
For one week, the Colegio felt warmer, brighter, and alive. Colegio Week transformed the school grounds into gathering places, turning the Colegio into a space where laughter, and cheer lingered a little more than usual.
Launched in early 2025, just before the midterm elections, the book entitled “Remembering, Resisting: Realities of People’s Struggles under the Second Marcos Regime” was conceived as a counterpoint to state claims that the country’s human rights situation has significantly improved under Marcos Jr.
Letranites gathered at the SC Auditorium on November 28 for “Speak Up,” a forum organized by Plus Media in partnership with the Alumni and Public Relations Department (APRD). The discussion confronted a long standing debate familiar to every learner in the country—what truly leads to success, practical street smarts or a formal academic degree?
Woman, Life, Freedom. Jin, Jiyan, Azadî in Kurdish. These three words are not decorative. They lay out a moral and political demand, and the order is intentional. Women must be recognized first, Life must be safeguarded second, Freedom must be granted third. Only when all three are honored does society begin to meet the basic standard of justice for women.
On November 15, 2025, Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila opened its doors to welcome its alumni for the 108th Grand Alumni Homecoming. More than a simple gathering, this event was a heartfelt reunion celebrating decades of shared memories, unbreakable bonds, and the enduring spirit of the Knights.
In the span of weeks, two powerful typhoons — Tino and Uwan — battered the nation, unleashing floods, landslides, and yet another cycle of mass evacuations that Filipinos know all too well.
“Getting into trouble is not our choice— going through trouble well is,” said Mr. Anthony Pangilinan, one of the speakers at the event titled “Break the Chains: Continuing the Mission of Anti-Trafficking Education.”
On November 11, the results for the Nutritionist-Dieticians Licensure Exam (NDLE) were released and the name Vince Andrei Petalver shone brightly amongst the Top 10 passers, securing the Top 9th place.
Juan Ponce Enrile has passed. On November 13, 2025, at 101 years old, the political figure who cast one of the longest shadows over Philippine governance succumbed to pneumonia.