18/08/2026
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
๐๐ฒ Nicolene Delos Santos
The BA English Language (BAEL) program convened students across all year levels and faculty members at the Smart AVR in the UB Gym Building on August 17, 2026, for its annual course orientation, formally opening the new academic year with guidance, reminders, and inspiration.
Hosted by Mr. Vincent Sito and Ms. Angelika Espayos, the orientation commenced with warm welcoming remarks from Ms. Nicole Anne Carmen, adviser of the Shakespearean Society. Following this, Ms. Hazel Joy Tawas and Mr. Rainer Orosco introduced the esteemed faculty members who will guide students throughout their academic journey.
The highlights of the presentations included, the "Policies, Standards, and Guidelines (PSG)" presented by Dr. Maria Virginia Kitan, covering the BAEL curriculum. Dr. Stacy Haynie Ayson then introduced the internship program, outlining a wide range of career opportunities. To keep students on track, Mr. Brent Gorio explained the grading system, while Dr. Michelle Ranges presented the EXCEL series, shared accomplishment reports, and provided important updates regarding the latest program implementations.
Additionally, Ms. Jalilah Pansar, one of the creatives of the Shakespearean Society, presented an accomplishment report highlighting the organization's recent achievements. The orientation concluded with inspirational recorded video messages from BAEL alumni: Dr. Mannilyn Ranges Cacanindin (Batch 2009), Atty. Dyna Chen Amy Diwan (Batch 2013), Ms. Joy Anne Ganer (Batch 2017), and Mr. Charls Matthew De Perio (Batch 2025). Their heartfelt words served as encouragement and living testimony that "In BAEL, We Excel" across diverse career paths. Miss Kyla Portin and Amor Cayasen who are currently in Nagasaki Wesleyan University in Japan for the Cultural Exchange Program and Mr. Lee Ian Veneracion who had the opportunity to have a Cultural Immersion in the College of Asian Scholars in Khon Kaen, Thailand, also shared their insights and experiences of the opportunities and challenges they have experienced while in the Student Mobility Programs.
Lastly, the Shakespearean Society held its officer elections for Academic Year 2026โ2027, facilitated by Ms. Nicole Anne Carmen and Mr. Gabriel Guzman.
The annual orientation reflected the University of Baguioโs commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education): Ensuring students are empowered to achieve excellence through lifelong learning. SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): Equipping students with high-value skills for broad career paths across education, corporate, media, and public sectors.
Finally, SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): Building strong collaborative networks among students, faculty, and local and global alumni to achieve an inclusive future.
Beyond academic guidelines, the orientation highlighted the insightful and fun interaction of all year level students and strengthened the bonds within the BAEL community. Supported by dedicated mentors and inspiring alumni, the community continues to embody our motto: "In BAEL, We Excelโ in both academic and professional careers.
