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First to Lead, First to Create Impact: Benilde SMIT Celebrates the Pioneering Batch of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The School of Management and Information Technology (SMIT) celebrated a historic milestone through the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Primus Milestones, held on May 8 at Café Romançon, Hotel Benilde. The event honored the pioneering batch of the Bachelor of Science in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BS-SIE) program, one of the first of its kind in the country. More than a recognition ceremony, it marked the beginning of a legacy shaped by students brave enough to choose a new, purpose-driven academic path.

The BS-SIE program prepares students to become change-makers who use innovation, entrepreneurship, and responsible leadership to address real social and environmental challenges. Anchored in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the program goes beyond traditional business education by teaching students to create sustainable, ethical, and community-focused solutions where profit and purpose can work together.

Through research-driven learning, real-world projects, simulations, stakeholder engagement, and guidance from industry practitioners, the pioneering batch was trained to think critically, lead responsibly, and design solutions that answer two important questions: Who benefits? and What problem are we solving? They are not just graduates. They are builders of solutions, community-oriented entrepreneurs, and future leaders ready to create meaningful impact.

Benilde is not just producing graduates. It is producing leaders who innovate for society and humanity.

For those who want to be part of a future-ready, globally connected, and industry-driven learning environment, admissions for AY 2025–2026 are ongoing through the DLS-CSB Admissions Center

Visit https://www.benilde.edu.ph/admissions/

Or email [email protected] to learn more.

Article written by: Erickson Jao, MMC, CPM (FMC)

🎉 Congratulations to our distinguished alumni and faculty on this remarkable academic achievement! 🎉

The De La Salle College of Saint Benilde community proudly congratulates Ms. Jamie Jane W. Cheng, together with Mr. Zosimo O. Membrebe, Jr. and Ms. Pamela Acevedo Go, for the publication of their research entitled:
📘 “The Pull of Prestige: Investigating the Appeal of UK Higher Education for Chinese Students”
Published in the Review of Integrative Business and Economics Research

This milestone is more than just a publication, but a powerful reminder that learning does not end after earning a degree. True Lasallian-Benildean excellence continues through lifelong curiosity, research, collaboration, and the courage to contribute meaningful knowledge to the global academic and business community.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our alumna, Ms. Jamie Jane Cheng, for reaching this inspiring milestone. Your achievement reflects the passion, discipline, and commitment to continuous growth that we hope every student and graduate will carry throughout their professional journey. 💚

Your success also highlights the value of advanced studies and international perspectives in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. For students aspiring to expand their expertise, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and create impact beyond borders, pursuing a Master in International Business is more than an academic investment — it is a pathway toward becoming globally competitive and purpose-driven professionals.

May this accomplishment inspire more Benildeans and future graduate students to embrace lifelong learning, pursue research with purpose, and never stop growing.

Once again, congratulations on this outstanding achievement! Your Benilde family celebrates with you. 🌟

Due to the number of requests and continued interest from applicants, we’re extending another opportunity to apply.

Special Extension for Applications until June 16, 2026, for selected programs.

If you needed more time to prepare your requirements, explore your options, or finalize your application, this extension gives you another chance to take the next step towards your Benildean journey.

Here are the important dates to remember:
📌 June 16, 2026 — Special Extension Deadline for Application
📌 June 27, 2026 — Benilde Entrance Exam for Special Extension Applicants

Build the future you see for yourself at Benilde.
https://apply.benilde.edu.ph/

From concept to tabletop 🎲✨

Benilde GameDev proudly showcases original board games made by this year's GAMMECH students at the Asian Board Games Festival at Bayanihan Center, Pasig during May 2-3, 2026!

Asian Board Games Festival brings together Asian publishers, designers, artists, and players to celebrate their passion.

Special thanks to our partner Larong Atin, who organized the first ever ABGF held in the Philippines. IGDA-GUILD and Benilde Gamedev is proud to be apart of this new chapter of cultivating the international game design scene and giving students the opportunity to experience this community.

Please give support to our partners by following them on their social medias (Larong Atin) and looking out for more events and games by them!

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Applying for Graduate Studies at Benilde? Here’s a quick guide to help you get started.

From creating your application account to selecting your degree choices, this step-by-step guide walks you through the graduate application process in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

Before submitting your application, make sure to review your degree choices carefully and use an active personal email address for important admissions updates.

Graduate School application for AY 2026–2027 is open until June 2026.
https://apply.benilde.edu.ph/

To learn more, submit your inquiries through https://forms.gle/hZDPrVGzGwWEiqr18

You may also contact us at [email protected]

Why choose Benilde? 💚

Because college should be more than classrooms, quizzes, and deadlines. It should open doors and create opportunities.

At Benilde, you can have access to the world. Opportunities can take you beyond campus through programs like the Benilde Student Exchange Program.

Study here. Explore the world. Build your future.

The world is waiting, future Benildean. 🌍✨

For those who want to be part of a future-ready, globally connected, and industry-driven learning environment, admissions for AY 2025–2026 are ongoing through the DLS-CSB Admissions Center

Visit https://www.benilde.edu.ph/admissions/
Or email [email protected] to learn more.

Benilde SMIT Support Continues During Online Weeks this 3rd Term, AY 2025-2026

This term, as the School of Management & Information Technology shifts between face-to-face and online weeks, one thing remains constant: our commitment to support the SMIT community.

During online weeks, students, faculty, and stakeholders may reach us through the SMIT Virtual Office, where our Office Assistants are ready to assist with inquiries, guidance, coordination, and other academic concerns.

The SMIT Virtual Office is available Mondays to Thursdays, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

Whether you are on campus or online, SMIT remains connected, responsive, and ready to assist. Because learning may shift modes, but support should never be out of reach.

Scan the QR code or visit:
https://bit.ly/SMIT-Virtual-Office

Choosing the right college means finding a school that will truly prepare you for the future ✨💚

At De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, students experience industry-ready learning through real client projects, internships, global collaborations, and modern creative spaces designed for innovation. Benilde is also recognized for its award-winning student work, ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) assessed programs, and its recent recognition as a three-time Philippine Student Quill “School of the Year” awardee.

Beyond academics, Benilde offers a vibrant student life where creativity, collaboration, and self-expression thrive, from student organizations and events to communities built around arts, business, technology, hospitality, and advocacy.

Because the right college isn’t just about earning a degree, it’s about growing in a community that helps you discover your purpose and turn your passions into meaningful opportunities 💚

https://apply.benilde.edu.ph/

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has officially launched an online enlistment system for the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). The program is designed to provide repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) access to higher education through flexible pathways to complete their academic degrees amid the ongoing tension in the Middle East.

This strategic government initiative, dubbed “ETEEAP National Registration and Onboarding for Lifelong Learning Overseas Filipino Workers (ENROLL OFWs), was inaugurated during the “ETEEAP Sa Bagong Pilipinas Forum: Pag-angat ng Kasanayan, Paghubog ng Kinabukasan” in collaboration with the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) at its Design + Arts Campus.

For more information about Benilde ETEEAP, visit https://www.benilde.edu.ph/programs/eteeap/.

Thank you, BusinessMirror, for the feature!

CHED activates online ETEEAP system for OFWs | BusinessMirror THE Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has officially launched an online enlistment system for the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). The program is designed to provide repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) access to higher education through flexibl...

Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️

Today, SMIT honors all mothers, mother figures, guardians, mentors, and nurturers whose love, strength, wisdom, and sacrifices continue to shape lives, families, communities, and future leaders.

Your care is a powerful force behind every dream pursued, every challenge overcome, and every success achieved. In your quiet sacrifices and everyday acts of love, you teach us the true meaning of leadership, resilience, compassion, and service.

To all the amazing mothers in our SMIT community and beyond, thank you for inspiring us to become better, kinder, and stronger.

With gratitude and admiration,
Happy Mother’s Day!

From the School of Management and Information Technology
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde

The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BS-SIE) Program commemorated their growth as a premier program.

Written by Dhana Chi-Young and Janella Bumacod
Photo by Enrique Silverio

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