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.
When the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results of the October 2025 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants, one familiar name stood proudly on the list. Evita Lane Aberilla, an Accountancy graduate from Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila, secured a spot in the Top 10 CPALE passers nationwide.
Each day, Letranites and school personnel walk by the arch of Intramuros, carrying with them stories of provinces they left behind. The city is louder, faster, and far from home. Yet for many, it is where doors are opened for new beginnings, more opportunities, and adventures.
It is officially a wrap for midterm period in the Colegio, the rapid transition towards the pre-final period becoming a period of vulnerability. Just after surviving long weeks full of activities, projects, and most especially the midterm examinations, Letranites are gearing up for a fight once again this pre-final period. Despite the exhaustion, they are left with no choice but to continue.
P-pop Tourism Fiesta 2025 took place at the Foro de Intramuros and Centro de Intramuros on Oct. 3, featuring academic competitions, cultural workshops and a P-pop concert. The one-day event united students of Intramuros, artists, and cultural advocates under one celebration of Filipino Identity.
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.