Student Affairs and Services I Don Bosco College-Canlubang

Happy Birthday to our BTVTEd Program Head and TESDA Coordinator, Sir Gab!

Your dedication, passion, and guidance have shaped countless Bosconians. Thank you for your dedication and commitment in shaping the young minds. Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, laughter, and the warmth of your students' love. Enjoy your special day!

Kudos to our 3rd-year BSED Values Education students for defending their research titles!

True to their calling as future values educators, their proposed studies focus heavily on mental well-being, civic responsibility, and creating safe, empathetic learning environments.

Let us acknowledge the hard work of our student-researchers:
✨ On Academic Anxiety & Music:
Title: Senior High School Musicians' Perception of Music as an Academic Anxiety Coping Mechanism: Basis for a Music-Integrated Mental Health Program
👥 Ivann Mari C. Camarillo & Leighs Danille M. Diamsay

✨ On Social Media & Civic Literacy:
Title: The Relationship between Social Media Use and Political Engagement: A basis for a Socio-Political Literacy Program
👥 Jessie Von Brian P. Cruz & Elijah Keanu C. David

✨ On Mindfulness & Classroom Culture:
Title: Classroom Mindfulness through creating Safe Spaces Program: A Strategic Advisers' Approach to Mental Health in DBC's High School Level
👤 Michael Andrew A. Castro

📷 Sir Lito Sibayan

Ngayong ika-12 ng Hunyo, ginugunita natin ang ika-128 anibersaryo ng pagproklama ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas. Hindi lamang ito pag-alala sa ating kasaysayan, kundi paalala rin ng tapang, sakripisyo, at pagmamahal sa bayan ng mga Pilipinong nagbigay-daan sa kalayaang tinatamasa natin sa kasalukuyan.

Higit pa sa isang petsa sa kalendaryo, ang kalayaan ay buhay sa bawat Pilipinong patuloy na nangangarap, kumikilos, at nagmamalasakit sa kapwa at sa bayan. Nawa’y patuloy nating pahalagahan ang kalayaang ito at gamitin nang may pananagutan, pagkakaisa, at pagmamahal sa ating bansa.

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan, Pilipinas. 🇵🇭

Special Seminar: Self-Leadership, Discernment, & Emergent Leadership

Students, SINAG Camp 2026 participants, and graduating students gathered for a special seminar led by Ms. Jennifer Silao, Dean of College, to learn about the importance of self-leadership, discernment, and emergent leadership.

The seminar emphasized that leadership starts with yourself. Before leading others, you must first learn how to influence your own habits, manage your emotions, and be accountable for your actions.

“Hindi lahat dapat alam mo para maging leader. It's okay to admit that you don't have all the answers.” — Ma'am Jen

Participants were reminded that humility is an essential part of leadership. Admitting that you still have room to grow allows you to learn from others, make better decisions, and become a more effective leader. Respect is not automatically given because of a title or position. It is earned through character, accountability, and the way you treat the people around you.

At the end of the day, leadership begins with how you lead yourself. The habits you build, the choices you make, and the values you live by all shape the kind of leader you become.

We are proud to share the participation of Mr. Rafael Josh Peñaflor together with AB Philosophy students Rahul O. Galeria and Timothy Jasper G. Supsup at the PHAVISMINDA–SEPI International Philosophical Conference 2026, held last May 29–31, 2026 in Davao, with the theme “Philosophy of Health and Body: Towards an Integral Person.”

Their presentations explored embodied experience, existential formation, and moral development toward a deeper understanding of the human person:

Mr. Rafael Josh Peñaflor – Sublimity and Morality: Toward the Filipino as an Integral Person

Rahul O. Galeria – Embodied Wholeness: Maurice Merleau-Ponty and the Philosophy of the Lived Body Toward an Integral Understanding of Mental Health

Timothy Jasper G. Supsup – Adolescents, Embodiment, and Existential Training: Marcelian Participation Meets Augustinian Introspection

Happy Birthday, Sir Hubert! 🎉

A Pastoral Minister, College Instructor, and true servant leader, thank you for your dedicated service and inspiring guidance to the community 🙏

May God bless you with good health, joy, and strength. Have a meaningful and grace-filled birthday, Sir! 🎂✨

𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🔥
“𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀: 𝐃𝐨 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮” – John 2:5

We learned. We connected. We took action.

Day 2 of SINAG Camp 2026 challenged us to turn leadership lessons into meaningful action.

The day began with the Holy Mass and a special blessing from Fr. Jake Lopez, SDB, reminding us that leadership is ultimately rooted in faith and service.

Through Session 3, Ms. Gladelor Acosta discussed how communication and connection strengthen teams and shape effective leadership. In Session 4, Fr. Jeffrey Mangubat, SDB, emphasized that true leadership is measured not by recognition or authority, but by initiative, integrity, and the ability to inspire others to lead.

Most importantly, the participants transformed their learnings into action through the Blueprint of Service, proving that leadership goes beyond ideas and plans. It is lived out through concrete acts of service and purpose.

The day ended with moments of joy, friendship, and fellowship during the swimming activity, strengthening the connections that make every team stronger.

Day 2 reminded us that leadership is not just about knowing what is right. It is about having the courage to put it into practice.

𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🔥
“𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀: 𝐃𝐨 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮” – John 2:5

We listened. We reflected. We responded.

Day 1 of SINAG Camp 2026 marked the beginning of a journey rooted in servant leadership, self-awareness, and discernment.

Through Session 1, led by Mr. Kristy Esteban, participants were reminded that true leadership begins with a servant heart. In Session 2, Mr. Mark Garcia challenged everyone to grow in self-leadership, discernment, and wise decision-making.

From creating flags and chants to engaging in meaningful discussions and reflections, every activity became an opportunity to grow as leaders and as a community.

The day continued with shared moments of service while preparing dinner and concluded with a Rosary night, grounding everyone in faith and reminding us that leadership is not only about what we do, but also about who we are becoming.

Day 1 reminded us that before we can lead others, we must first learn to listen, reflect, and respond to God's call.

Session 4: Planning, Ex*****on, and Leadership In Action

At the start of the session, Fr. JM asked the participants:

“What kind of leader do people become after encountering you?”

The session reminded everyone that leadership is more than just making plans and organizing events. Hindi sapat na maganda lang ang plano or ginagawa lang for recognition or legacy. True leadership should always be grounded in values, purpose, and service.

“Nakakatakot kapag values niya ay taliwas sa kabutihan at katotohanan.”

Leadership is shown through initiative, accountability, service, and integrity. Hindi ito tungkol sa power, popularity, control, o recognition.

“Ang totoong lider, kahit walang nakakakita, kumikilos. The best legacy you can leave is to make them leaders as well.” — Fr. JM

As Bosconians, we are called to lead with both competence and character, even when no one is watching.

SINAG Camp 2026
Session 3: Communication and Team Leadership

During Session 3, Ms. Glad discussed the six common leadership styles and how each one communicates differently, from transformational and participative leadership to transactional, delegative, authoritative, and servant leadership.

The session reminded the participants that leadership style affects not only communication, but also how leaders respond to challenges, handle change, and care for their team’s wellbeing.

To lead effectively, leaders must also learn to know their members personally because connection builds trust, and trust strengthens teamwork.

“Each leadership style communicates differently, but all of them depend on one essential factor: CONNECTION.” — Ms. Glad