As the Christmas season began, the traditional Paskong Arriba took place at the St. Thomas Grounds on Monday, Dec. 16, at Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila where the stage was dominated by top bands and artists: The Itchyworms, SUD, The Ridleys, Penumbra, and Syd Hartha.
A vibrant fusion of color, music, and sustainability took center stage during RUN HUEknighted and Sustainabeat Arriba Fest 2024, held on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, as part of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila's Founding Anniversary Week. From vivid splashes of color runs to electrifying beats championing green initiatives, the event showcased the community's enduring spirit of unity and commitment to a sustainable future.
The critically acclaimed film Himala was released in 1982 and has since become a cornerstone of Filipino cinema. It explores the complexities of faith, religion, and the vulnerability of humanity, particularly within the Philippine context.
Cinema Knights had made a comeback with the theme Reviving Greatness, Igniting Visions last Nov. 21, 2024 at the SC Auditorium, uniting cinephiles and student filmmakers in celebrating the artistry of cinema and rekindling a sense of community.
The Library Services Department of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila exhibited the 2024 National Book Week with the theme, “Magbasa. Mangarap. Magdiwang.” Encouraging Letran students and faculty to celebrate the importance of books in fostering imagination, knowledge, and community.
On Friday, November 8, 2024, students at Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila were greeted by a hello from one of the Philippines’ most beloved blockbuster filmmakers, Direk Cathy Garcia-Sampana.
In line with the annual National Mental Health Week, the Guidance, Counseling, Testing, and Placement Department (GCTAP) alongside the Letran Psychology Society (LPS) spearheaded Socio-Emotional and Mental Health Celebration 2024, titled “Embracing Wellness: Moving Towards Sustainable Mental Health Practices,” at Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila with the objective to advance advocacies and raise awareness on mental well-being among Letranites. The event was originally planned to take place onsite from October 21-26. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather brought by Typhoon Kristine, the schedule of events had to be readjusted from the 23rd onward in accordance with class suspensions. Despite these disruptions, the projects resumed the following week, highlighting the unwavering dedication of the students, faculty, staff, and organizations involved in promoting their causes.
On Monday, October 28, the Institute of Communication (ICOMM) at Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila celebrated a remarkable showcase of creativity and talent. Their entries “shining, shimmering, ...splendid?” and “Our Mother” earned spots in the Top 10 Finalists of the Sine-KaLIKHAsan Film Competition, showcasing students’ innovative storytelling abilities. Additionally, the project “A Hit is Not A Gambit” garnered the esteemed Best Student Public Service TV Ad award at the 46th Catholic Mass Media Awards. These accolades reflect the Institute’s commitment to excellence, highlighting the transformative power of media in driving social change and inspiring social responsibility.
The event entitled “Shaping Tomorrow: Ethical AI and the Transformation of Business Operations" is a seminar held at the SC Auditorium of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Philippines organized by Kristine Borromeo, hosted by Letran Graduate School in cooperation with GradSem Course Batch 2024 and The Manila Times last Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event addresses how much innovation is taking over different industries, and how we should adapt to the inevitable circumstance in order to conquer being overshadowed by its capability to replace us in the field.
The Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2024 took place at Colegio de San Juan de Letran in celebration of Manila City’s Tourism Month last Friday, October 18, 2024, at the SC Auditorium. “Ma’ Rosa” (2016), a film highlighting the story of a mother involved in drug dealing and the crooked justice system in the Philippines, was featured at the event. Its director, Brillante Mendoza, was also present for the open question session.