The candidates for the WOWBatangas Campus Crush represent our six partner schools – BSU Main Campus, BSU ARASOF, De La Salle Lipa, FAITH, Lipa City Colleges, and LPU – Batangas. To see the complete information of the contest, click the WOWBatangas Campus Crush guidelines and voting details. There will be one Male winner and one Female winner each month.

Here are the 12 candidates for the WOWBatangas Campus Crush for the Month of January. To view their respective profile, click the candidate’s photo.

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We had the opportunity to tap some college students from various colleges and universities around the province. This was through our latest endeavor – the WOWBatangas Campus. Here’s what WOWBatangas Campus is all about:

WOWBatangas Campus was made to be the common hub of students from different colleges and universities all over Batangas. Here, they share the latest, the most important, and the most interesting topics from their respective campuses.

Campus.WOWBatangas.com is an interactive, current, vibrant, and most importantly, a substantial website for students who are looking for another venue to express their school spirit, aside from their institution’s official website.

Because this was made entirely for students, we have our team of WOWBatangas Campus Correspondents who are the most competent students to serve as channels between their respective schools and the entire student populace of Batangas.

We at WOWBatangas would like to introduce the newest members of the WOWBatangas family, our WOWBatangas Campus Correspondents from our five partner schools:

Leah Inciong, Shela Porto, and Louie Florentine Sanchez from Batangas State University – Main Campus;

Riyalyn Grace Magno from Batangas State University – ARASOF;

Jason Lachica and Jefferson Litan from De La Salle Lipa;

Raphael Balbaboco and Bernadeth Manalo from First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities;

Juvy Hernandez and John Lerry Villalobos from Lipa City Colleges;

Felisse Marianne San Juan and Virome Dimasacat from Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas.

These are the 12 bright minds comprising the exclusive WOWBatangas Campus Correspondents. They will be your “online katambayan” on their official website campus.wowbatangas.com.

Let the world hear your voice. Share your works (articles, photos, videos) as you can be one of our WOWBatangas Campus Contributors.

Check out the WOWBatangas Campus Facebook Page and get the latest updates and discussions of Batangueño students.

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It was a morning full of moving and inspiring stories. Earlier today, the first Batangas Educator’s Convention was held at Lipa City Colleges where the guest speaker was none other than CNN Hero of the Year for 2009, Efren “Kuya Ef” Peñaflorida.

Mentors, school administrators, and Education students from various parts of Batangas gathered at the Audio-Visual Room of LCC to be “re-inspired”. Kuya Ef shared so many inspiring thoughts and stories, so gentle and true, enough to move the participants’ emotions.

Kuya Ef is a soft-spoken man. But as I listen to his stories of struggles and victories, I thought maybe he speaks with his heart and through his actions. He divided his talk into four parts with the acronym L.E.A.D. according to the principles he learned from KB, his mentor:

• Lead to impact; live the purpose; love the people
• Exercise your faith; execute your plan
• Allow growth; accept change
• Deal with your weaknesses; dwell in your strength

As a young boy who grew up in an urban slum community who often falls as victim to bullying of gangs in their neighborhood, Efren experienced the disheartening truth rooted from poverty. Efren recalled his early years when he formed the group Dynamic Teen Company in 1997 – a group of friends who seemed to act as “superheroes” reaching out to the less fortunate, saving lives in the neighborhood through small acts of kindness.

“One is never too strong to do things on his own,” Efren exclaimed. His group strived to pursue their goal of bringing change to the lives of the people in their community. It didn’t came easy. People ridiculed them. They were thought of as just another gang. So the group sought for the help of Club 8586, another community group which then became their partner in carrying out their community services.

This partnership gave birth to the “pushcart classroom” – a project that promotes street literacy. A project so humble yet so meaningful. This pushcart classroom started out in 2007 and has reached out to children from slum areas to make “school” (though informal) accessible to them.

Efren showed videos of his “Kodak moments” (the awarding of the CNN Hero of the Year for 2009 was held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood). Despite some technical problems in playing the videos, I saw most of the participants got teary-eyed watching that momentous awarding of recognition to a Filipino teacher.

Their concept of pushcart classrooms which started from Cavite had reached other parts of the Philippines and even foreign lands such as Japan, Indonesia, Kenya, and Nigeria. And soon, the bigger kariton will rise. The Kalingain Batang Mahirap Learning Center is under construction and is expected not just to be a learning center but as home to street children.

Right before he leave for a commitment in Makati, I got the chance to sit down next to the CNN Hero and asked him a couple of questions. I was studying Efren’s face when two of his Kodak videos were being played, probably waiting for a tear to fall from his eye. He said he keeps on watching those videos which remind him that what he achieved was not all about him alone.

With humility, Efren said he never expected that he would win the title because all he’s after for is to continue to help and inspire other people. Efren also recognizes that bigger chances were given to their group with the fame that comes with being a CNN Hero.

“It’s a collaborative effort,” Efren answered when I asked him what is he thinking when people call him a hero. He is just a representative of all the hard-working people behind Dynamic Teen Company and Club 8586, the one responsible for his CNN Hero of the Year nomination.

As a teacher, is Efren in favor of the K-12 plan of the government? “As long as it will help na mapaganda ang quality ng education natin, I don’t have anything against it… As long as it will not compromise the quality education, walang problema sa ‘kin,” Efren responded.

This last question was supposed to be a casual query which was supposed to have a ‘celebrity answer’ but he remains serious as he speaks. Let him. I asked him if there would be one person you would want to push the kariton with, who would it be? And Efren ended, “still with the volunteers”.

We need people like Efren Peñaflorida, admit it or not. At times we have to be re-inspired and if hearing inspiring stories will make us all do a little act of kindness in a selfless manner, then make it an everyday thing. Efren, the Dynamic Teen Company, and Club 8586 are just some of the brave people who do their part for the betterment of the society.

They are whom we can call warriors. They all deserve to be called heroes. They are the ones who dream for people who don’t know how to. And in their humble ways, with warm hearts and generous hands, they gradually turn these dreams into reality. You can be a hero if you only believe. Wink.

Special thanks to Ms. Lea Balcruz, Marketing Head of Lipa City Colleges, for inviting us to this very meaningful event. And of course, to Efren Peñaflorida, thank you so much!

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This move is to prepare colleges and universities to the possible harm of the aforesaid influenza virus. De la Salle Lipa, Lyceum of the Philippines Batangas University, University of Batangas and particularly Batangas State University (with foreign students) are among the colleges and universities with a large number of student population and being unprepared for the posible cases would certainly cause a fast and alarming spread of H1N1 not only in the province but in the country at large.

With this concern, it is advised that colleges here in the province must have their own thermo scanner located at the students and employees entrance. Assembly like Freshmen orientation must also be postponed and announcements regarding the prevention of the H1N1 virus must also be in posted on bulletins and offices.

For the students, teachers and school staff, always bring sanitizers and alcohol, observe proper hygiene, have a healthy diet always and take vitamins C, zinc and E.

Have a safe first day everybody!

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HISTORY

Lipa Business School was founded by the late Ricardo and Marcela Bonilla in July 1947. Its humble origins began with classes attended in rented buildings along B. Morada Ave., Lipa City, adjacent to the old Lipa City Hall. The first total enrollment had a population of sixty-five (65) students comprising first and second years of the secondary course.

In answer to the growing population during the school year 1948-1949, the school had a daring decision to rent a bigger building not far from the former site. It has paved the way to offer complete Secondary Course and Collegiate Courses, such as Liberal Arts, Junior Moral Education, Commerce and One Year Collegiate Secretarial Course.

Today, Lipa City Colleges is headed by Mr. Carlos Mojares, the son-in-law of the late founder assisted by his wife, Mrs. Glecy B. Mojares, their daughters, Mrs. Marjorie M. Abiera, Vice-President for Finance and Internal Affairs, Beverly B. Mendoza as Vice-President for External Affairs, and son-in-law Mr. Joe Vincent J. Abiera, Vice-President for Administration and Corporate Affairs and Mr. Patrick D. Mendoza as Vice-President for General Services.

MISSION

Inspired by our vision, Lipa City Colleges will become a leading institution in the region recognized for the quality of its programs and services. With its corps of professionally qualified and committed personnel, up-to-date technology and functional facilities, the institution offers responsive and innovative programs that integrate theory and practice for the holistic development of men and women in the service of God and country.

VISION

Lipa City Colleges is a dynamic provider of quality education. In the spirit of commitment, excellence and service, the institution forms responsible and competent individuals who participate meaningfully in social transformation.

CURRICULAR OFFERINGS

GRADUATE COURSES

Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
Major in Educational Management

FOUR- YEAR COURSES

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)
Major in Science and Health
Major in English
Major in Mathematics

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BEED)
Major in General Science
Major in English
Major in Filipino
Major in Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts (AB)
Major in English

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)

Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC)
Major in Business Management
Major in Banking and Finance
Major in Financial Management

Bachelor of Science in Criminology Education (BSCrim)

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM)
Major in Tourism and HRM
Two-Year Courses
Associate in Computer Technology (ACT)

Associate in Computer Secretarial (ACS)

Certificate in Computer & Networking Technology (CCNT)

Associate in Health Science Education (AHSE)

Short Courses (New)
Computer Hardware Servicing NC II(CHS)(one-year) PC Operations NC II(PCO) (60 hours)
Finishing Course for Call Center Agents(FCCA)(100 hours)

Secondary
Day and Night Sessions

STUDENT SERVICES

Accounting Office
Community Extension Program
Guidance Department
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Registrar’s Office
Research Department
Student Affairs Office

>>ADMISSION
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CONTACT INFORMATION

G.A. Solis St. Lipa City, Batangas 4217
Tel #: (043) 756- 1943
Fax #: (043) 756- 3768
E-mail: lcc@lipacitycolleges.net

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