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By LAIDEL B. HIZOLA PHOTOGRAPHY By  KLL STUDENT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa (KLL), after more than two years, is celebrating another in-person BIGLAKASAN this November 21-25, 2022 with the theme: "BIGLAKASAN 2022: Ensuring a Balanced and Active Life for All". Five colleges of the institution --- College of Criminal Justice (CCJ), College of Communication Arts (CCA), College of Business Administration (CBA), College of Computer Studies (CCS) and College of Teachers Education (CTE) participate in the said event. The first day of the event kicked off with "Fun Run for a Cause 2022" at 5:00 am followed by a parade of all the departments and the opening ceremony in the Lipa City Sports Academy (LCSA) oval. “Today marks one of the anticipated events in our academic year. Ito po ang ating BIGLAKASAN 2022. So today, this is the perfect time para sa ating lahat. To showcase our talents and skills. To highlight the spirit of camaraderie, teamwork, hard...

  By LAIDEL B. HIZOLA PHOTO By KLL-CCA LENTE CLUB Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa (KLL) held a Student Orientation on September 14, 2022 at the Lipa City Youth and Cultural Center (LCYCC) as part of the institutions' effort to inform first and second year students with the school's guidelines. “Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa through the Office of Students Affairs and Services welcomes our students for the first semester AY 2022-2023. We are enthusiastic to be your partner in your college journey,” Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa posted on their official Facebook page. The program began with greetings from honorable Lipa City Councilors followed by the opening production of KLL Obra Artem, the National Anthem and prayer. Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa and College Administrator Mr. Carmelo A. Pesa left messages to the students as welcome remarks of the said event. "Kayo po ay mga mag-aaral na napili at nabigyan ng pagkakataon na matupad ninyo ang inyong mga pangarap na makatapos s...

  By JAMELLE H. MANGUIAT PHOTO By KLL-CCA LENTE CLUB & KLL-CTE Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa (KLL) officially opened A.Y. 2022-2023 and welcomed freshmen students on September 12, 2022. After two consecutive years of distance learning, KLL opened the school. It welcomed incoming first year students and returnees for face-to-face classes and events this school year. The College of Teacher Education (CTE) created a trivia wall that contains all of the department's various organizations. The highlight of their welcoming activities was the school tour for freshmen, which was led primarily by fourth-year CTE students. They also have a photo booth available to all students. Meanwhile, the College of Criminal Justice (CCJ) started its welcoming ceremony at 7:30 A.M. Additionally, they performed reception rites for the students, particularly the freshmen students. On the other hand, the College of Communication Arts (CCA) welcomes new and returning students through the League of ...

By IRENE D. SAHAGUN PHOTO By ZAIRA C. REYES After 2 years, Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa made it to be back in an actual, face-to-face graduation as its 26th Commencement Exercises with the theme: Restrengthening Education, Building Lives and Actualizing Success took place on 6 th of July 2022 at Aquamarine Recreational Center. The honorable Sen. Ralph G. Recto threw a speech where he started extending how grateful he was for all the students who made it to college until sweat and blood they exerted paid off. “Remember this, of your 100 batch mates in grade 1, only 10 of you will finish college. You have just finished an intellectual marathon with a 90% casualty rate, so congratulations whether you are a cum laude or was magna-nine years na scholar sa campus,” Sen. Recto said. Pertaining to all the graduates who were into online world and kind of wondering as to what might be the next for them, RGR reminded that we merely step out of the 4 corners of our school and into a larger...

By LALAINE T. GUALTER PHOTO By KENT JEED ANTHONETH E. FLORES On 28 th of April 2022, an A.Y. 2020-2021 graduate with the degree in Business Administration from Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa named Deomar R. De Chavez, 22 year old from Ibaan, Batangas, was featured in The Philippine Star for his works as a fast food crew and an online bangus vendor while maintaining a good remarks for being an academic awardee. In an online interview, De Chavez emphasized that being a dreamer has always been his role in life and just like any other, he experienced difficult circumstances that made him persevere and exert efforts to grant all of his ‘somedays’. “Ako kas i ay yung tipo na kung ano ng gusto ko dapat makuha ko, pursigido din ako na makuha mga bagay na alam kong kaya ko a t saka tiis lang. M as masarap makuha ang tagumpay galing sa sarili mong mga kamay ,” De Chavez expressed. He also said that one should have to be responsible and dedicated in order to grab opportunities that only com...

By LAIDEL B. HIZOLA PHOTO By ZAIRA C. REYES Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa (KLL) congratulated the success of the College of Teacher Education (CTE) as soon as the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) and Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) announced the results of the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) as taken last March 2022. KLL commended its passers for the March 2022 LET with passing percentage of 71.13% and 64.95% percentage for Elementary and Secondary Level respectively. In a Facebook post from the KLL’s official page, the institution expressed its appreciation. “Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa and the College of Teacher Education are so proud of you for this new achievement, and wishing everyone’s success in your advocacy and teaching profession,” said the social media post. Both Elementary and Secondary levels stayed above the national passing percentage in the last January 2022 LET. “I think it's because of the experienced and great professors and inst...

  By JAMELLE H. MANGUIAT PHOTOGRAPHY By ZAIRA C. REYES Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa (KLL) honored women this March 2022. Ma'am Evangeline O. Castro, Instructor III from the institution, shared her perspectives in line with the said celebration.   Ma'am Castro, President for Faculty of Association, was asked about what she thinks of being a woman as the toughest role to which she said that, "Being a woman is hard. It has different roles but even so, the most important thing is how we attend and how we fulfill those roles."   According to Ma'am Castro, she has spent life as a woman fulfilling ang thanking the Lord each day that she's alive and can continue the role as a woman to her children and to the society as well.  "I would like to extend to the women out there that even if the society sometime has its different perspectives to woman, that women are weak, this celebration imparts to us women that we are something that is as someone that is...

  By JOSUE AL R. WAGAN PHOTO By ZAIRA C. REYES As per Dr. Aquilino D. Arellano, Vice President for Academic and Research at Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa, with the initiative of Lipa City Mayor (Mayor Eric B. Africa), yung mga hindi pa kagandahan, yun ang kan’yang ini-improve. As stated by the students, they experienced a more systematic and efficient process during the enrollment. Chikie Myka Miguel, a student taking Criminology program, said that it was faster and more convenient despite the advent of COVID-19 pandemic. KLL created its own Learning Management System (LMS) in order for the students to pursue their education. The institution also implemented NO FEE upon registration. Krishia Mae Umali, a student taking Computer Science program, gave a message of gratitude to Mayor Eric Africa and to Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa. “ Salamat! Salamat po sa inyo,” Umali remarked.

  By JAMELLE H. MANGUIAT PHOTOGRAPHY By KENT JEED ANTHONETH E. FLORES Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa (KLL) held its F oundation D ay with the theme: KLL@28: Magnifying Education, Betterment and Action on February 14-18, 2022 through Facebook live and as seen on facebook.com/KLLOfficial. “ My dear  KLL  family, we are not just celebrating the 28th F ounding A nniversary of Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa but also, we celebrate its 28 years of academic excellence, 28 years of giving hope for our beloved youth and 28 years of providing quality, relevant and inclusive tertiary education for our fellow kababayans,” Mario Carmelo Pesa, College Administrator, said. Anthony B . L lanes, Vice President for the office of Student Affairs and Services, formally introduced virtual contests. There were digital poster making , PowerPoint making, solo dan cing , solo singing and spoken word poetry that any KLL istas may join in . D IGITAL P OSTER M AKING W INNERS : ...

  By LAIDEL B. HIZOLA  Photo is a screenshot credited to KLL-CCA College of Communication Arts, a program as offered by Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa, still managed to conduct CCA Days on November 3-5, 2021 despite COVID-19 pandemic. The theme this year was, "Improved Virtual Communication and Collaboration of New Technical Skills of New Normal," which aimed to showcase the talents of CCA students virtually.   "You deserve a break from all your academic lives which our LECOAS Officers have carefully planned, proposed, until it has been approved," Ma'am Maria Theresa S. Raña, Dean, remarked as she officially announced the start of CCA Days.   League of Communication Arts Students (LECOAS) came up with different activities. There were mobile photography, digital poster making, poem writing, short story writing, singing, TikTok dance competition, spoken word poetry and vlogging that BAComm students may join in.   Winners received trophies and certificates. Their piec...