SMCBI Metanoia

Kaisa ang SMCBI sa paninindigan para sa katotohanan, katarungan, at tapat na paglilingkod sa bayan. 💙

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!!

Re: 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

We are excited to inform the college Marians that the Magazine Issue for AY 2024-2025 is ready for release.

This 62-page feature magazine includes inspiring stories, must-visit tourist destinations, mouth-watering food creations, artistic literary works, and honest movie reviews.

Distribution will start on September 16, 2025, at 3:15 PM at the Students' Lounge.

See you there!

𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐃: Former campus journalists bid goodbye as they walk down the aisle to receive their well-deserved diplomas

To the former Chief Editor, Nicole Anne G. Zamora; Head News Writer, Ricamie A. Batawan; Video Journalists and Editor, Ronald Jasper P. Alo, Ryan Rave Emerson L. Galiza, Keen Harold S. Tampos; and Aljun Carl A. Saturinas, who are the pride and honor of this organization, your hard work and achievements will always be examples worth emulating.

We, the SMCBI Campus Journalism Club, wish you all the best in your journeys ahead. Congratulations!

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐲!

Photos by JohnRT Photography
Layout by Mark Eleazar Baldomar

𝐒𝐌𝐂𝐁𝐈 𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐒 𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏 𝐈𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Ignacian-Marians took to the streets their passion for dancing and devotion to Sr. Sto. Niño as they gracefully groove to the beats of Sinulog during the Dorongan Festival Streetdance Competition 2025.

The performers are composed of students from Grades 11 and 12 in the Basic Education Department. The competition mainly includes their street and main dance festive dance pieces.

Despite the scorching heat, the dancers showcased their 2-week-prepared piece smoothly in different street dance stations — In front of the Bansalan Public Mall and In front of the KDH Shopping Center and lastly, at the Viacrusis Park where they performed their 10-minute main dance.

This year’s dance piece is passionately choreographed by former SMCBI Faculty- Mr. Kenny Path Abatayo & Ms. Rhea Mae Manimog. The reigning Dorongan Festival Queen 2024, Savannah Kasandra Tonga brightly dances with her stunning gown as she made the crowd applaud, making the dance routine even more excellent.

Seven public and private high schools in the municipality of Bansalan performed different dance choreographies aiming to get the championship. With all the cheers and hopes, SMCBI achieves 1st runner up for this year’s Dorongan Festival Street dancing Competition marking their 2-week preparation succesful.

Final Ranking:
Champion: Pedro A. Arches National High School
𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩: 𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧, 𝐈𝐧𝐜.
2nd Runner Up: St. Therese School of Bansalan, Inc.

Story by Christine Pantinople
Photos by Ed Baldomar, Christine Pantinople, Valerie Idong

𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃

Good news for all Ignacian-Marians, the school president declared that there will be no more classes on October 31 (Thursday).

Classes will resume on November 4, 2024 (Monday).

For widest dissemination.

Entry #6
Participant: Arelle Anthony P. Respulo
School/ HEI: St. Mary's College of Bansalan (SMC Bansalan)

Design Description:
The front of the shirt displays the PSITS acronym in a 3D cube, symbolizing Web3 technology and innovation. The design's color scheme, inspired by the Philippine flag and the PSITS logo, signifies the organization's foundation, regional identity, and progressive spirit. The back of the shirt features three distinct designs: a map of Davao region, a hand with the PSITS logo, and a larger design showcasing the evolving digital landscape. These elements represent regional identity, unity within the IT community, and the transformative power of technology, highlighting the role of skilled ITE individuals in shaping the future of the digital industry.


💙❤️💛

Entry #10
Participant: Richterlaj Bugto Velasco
School: St. Mary's College of Bansalan (SMC Bansalan)

Design Description:
The logo is a circle with a map of Davao Region in the center. The map is surrounded by various elements representing the future of IT students. The colors used in the logo are blue, red, yellow, and white. Blue symbolizes the vastness and interconnectedness of the digital world. Red represents the passion and drive of IT students. Yellow signifies the bright future and innovation of IT students. White embodies the purity and integrity of IT students. The logo is a symbol of the future of IT students in Davao Region. The logo is designed to be simple and recognizable, and it is intended to be used on a variety of materials, including digital platforms and social media. The logo also highlights a person's side face, formed by the map of Davao Region itself, with added details like lips and a nose, representing the potential and brilliance of IT students as they navigate the complex world of technology.

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒

𝐋𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐁 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Green Naga reigns supreme in Liyab 2024 Basketball Tournament. Both teams from men and women category won, and dominated other basketball teams.

Nice Game!

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒

𝐋𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐁 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒

Congratulations to the winners for making their teams proud. Keep it up and continue to slay!