Colegio San Agustin - Biñan College of Arts and Sciences

"𝘠𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 1 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴." — 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘝𝘗 𝘓𝘦𝘯𝘪 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘰

Yesterday, the elected officers of the 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘿𝘾𝙎𝘾), 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (𝘿𝙄𝙃𝙈), 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙨 (𝘿𝙎𝙎𝙂𝘼), and the representatives of the 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙨 of the 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 attended a leadership orientation designed to foster a culture of leadership where the most important legacy is creating an environment where a generation of future leaders are centered on the values of community and integrity, rooted in the Augustinian values of Caritas, Unitas, and Veritas.

Led by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖. 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗿𝗮, 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗔, 𝗠𝗕𝗔, whose wealth of knowledge is drawn from his decade-long experience in positions of leadership, the session inspired Augustinian leaders to look within themselves and let interiority guide their leadership, noting that to lead others, we must first learn to lead ourselves.

As we begin a new academic year, may this orientation serve as a reminder that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by the willingness to serve, to listen, and to show up when our community needs us most. Together, let us build a student government that leads with purpose, serves with compassion, and upholds the Augustinian spirit in all that we do.

𝙎𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚, 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨 ! ❤‍🔥

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 📝

Yesterday, June 23 2026, marked the official start of another exciting academic year for the College of Arts and Sciences at the Audio Visual Room, the College of Arts and Sciences officially kicked off the academic year with its 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆—bringing together students, faculty, and future leaders for a fresh start filled with purpose.

The event featured the 𝗢𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗖𝗚 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀, marking the beginning of their commitment to lead, serve, and inspire the Augustinian community. Students also took part in the 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, where they were introduced to important academic policies, campus guidelines, and opportunities for the year ahead. To ensure everyone stays informed and prepared, students were also introduced to the 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸, giving them easy access to the essential information they'll need throughout the academic year. 📱📖

Let's lead with purpose, learn with passion, and make every moment count!

🏓 Join us for our next CSA Biñan Alumni Pickleball Open Play!

Reconnect with fellow Augustinians, meet alumni from different batches, and enjoy an afternoon of fun, friendly games. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, everyone's welcome!

See you on the court!

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc6DBXG40uPI8PbHv4FPXDRc9esDNdb-flE2z2NU-zqCaDjA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104422319154610803422

🏓 Join us for our next CSA Biñan Alumni Pickleball Open Play!

Reconnect with fellow Augustinians, meet alumni from different batches, and enjoy an afternoon of fun, friendly games. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, everyone's welcome!

See you on the court!

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc6DBXG40uPI8PbHv4FPXDRc9esDNdb-flE2z2NU-zqCaDjA/viewform

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝑨 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒎 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔! ❤️💛

Held last June 23, 2026, at SVTH 1, the Opening Salvo officially kicked off the start of an exciting journey for our newest Augustinians! From meeting new friends 🤝, exploring the campus 🏫, and getting a glimpse of college life, the event was all about making memories and feeling at home.

To our Freshmen of Colegio San Agustin Biñan—welcome to the family!

Get ready for sleepless nights, unforgettable moments, unexpected adventures, and experiences that will shape your future. This is just the beginning, and trust us—the best is yet to come. 🚀

Ready or not, Freshies—your Augustinian adventure begins here. 🔥

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) of Colegio San Agustin–Biñan gathered students for its General Assembly and Orientation, marking another meaningful beginning as the community moves forward into a new academic year.

The assembly served as an avenue to welcome students, share important academic guidelines, introduce college policies and programs, and provide essential reminders to help them navigate their journey as Augustinian learners.

More than an orientation, the gathering strengthened the sense of community among CAS students as they connected with their peers, faculty members, and administrators. It highlighted the importance of collaboration, responsibility, and commitment as they pursue excellence in their chosen fields.

As the College of Arts and Sciences continues to nurture future professionals and leaders, students are reminded to embrace every opportunity for growth, learning, and service — always rooted in the Augustinian values of Truth, Love, and Unity.

Welcome to a new chapter, CAS students!

📣 YOUR VOICE MATTERS. JOIN THE AUGUSTINIAN LINK!

Calling all writers, thinkers, and campus storytellers! 🌟

The official college paper, The Augustinian Link, is looking for new voices to shape our narrative this new academic year. If you have a passion for truth, a love for writing, and a desire to serve our Augustinian community through campus journalism, we want you!

🔴 We are looking for:
Editorial-- News, Features, Sports, Literary, and Opinion
Visuals-- Layout Design, Editorial Illustration, and Photojournalism
Digital-- Social Media Management

Writing for the Link isn't just about documenting events—it's about seeking truth, building connections, and growing together in unity.

🔗 Apply Now! Don't let your talent sit on the sidelines. Click the link below to fill out the registration form: 👉 https://forms.gle/mGNHjXL9NXtJFUSp6

Be part of the legacy. Write for the Augustinian Link! 🦅

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Be informed that the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 for 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 will be held on:

📌 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕘 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔.𝗠.
📍 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺

Join us as we gather to welcome a new academic year filled with opportunities for learning, growth, and service.

See you there, Augustinians! 💙💛

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Be informed that the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 for 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 will be held on:

📌 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕘 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔.𝗠.
📍 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺

Join us as we gather to welcome a new academic year filled with opportunities for learning, growth, and service.

See you there, Augustinians! ❤️💛

Congratulations, Dr. Jon Ray M. Maglonzo!

The Colegio San Agustin-Biñan community proudly recognizes Dr. Jon Ray M. Maglonzo for successfully completing his Doctor of Philosophy in Biology at the University of Santo Tomas in May 2026.

A scholar under the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Dr. Maglonzo’s doctoral research focused on 𝙐𝙨𝙣𝙚𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙨, integrating ecology, chemotaxonomy, molecular biology, metabarcoding, bioinformatics, and species distribution modeling under climate change scenarios.

His academic journey also included visiting research at the University of Tartu, Estonia, and scholarly contributions through publications on Usnea taxonomy, climate-based distribution modeling, and fungi under changing climate conditions.

Your dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and research excellence serves as an inspiration to the Augustinian community.

Colegio San Agustin–Biñan formally celebrated the blessing of the newly renovated College Audio-Visual Room (AVR) and Faculty Room at Mendel Hall, marking another milestone in the institution’s continuous commitment to providing an improved learning and working environment for the Augustinian community.

The blessing ceremony was led by Rev. Fr. Ronnel Ian Garcia, OSA, Vice President for Augustinian Formation and Religious Affairs, and Rev. Fr. Rodel D. Magin, OSA, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, together with students and members of the CSA–Biñan community.

The newly improved spaces serve as a testament to CSA–Biñan’s dedication to creating facilities that support academic excellence, collaboration, and holistic formation. The College AVR will provide students with a more conducive venue for learning, presentations, and academic activities, while the renovated Faculty Room offers a space that supports faculty collaboration and professional engagement.

Through these developments, CSA–Biñan continues to strengthen its mission of nurturing a community where students and educators can grow, innovate, and serve — rooted in the Augustinian tradition of excellence and unity.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) of Colegio San Agustin–Biñan officially began the new academic year with an Opening Mass, gathering students, faculty, and members of the community in prayer and thanksgiving.

The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Rev. Fr. Ronnel Ian Garcia, OSA, Vice President for Augustinian Formation and Religious Affairs, who reminded the CAS community of the importance of commitment — not only to academic pursuits but also to personal growth and the journey of life.

In his homily, Fr. Ronnel reflected on the call to choose the narrow gate, emphasizing that it is not chosen simply because it is difficult, but because it represents the right path — one that requires dedication, discipline, and a commitment to what truly leads toward growth and fulfillment.

He encouraged students to embrace their studies with purpose, recognizing that education is not merely about achieving goals but about forming themselves into individuals guided by faith, values, and responsibility.

As the College of Arts and Sciences begins another academic year, may every Augustinian student continue to walk their path with courage, perseverance, and a heart committed to excellence and service.