There is inspiration in realizing that the newest faculty members for the second semester of academic year 2025-2026 were once regular students just like us – stayed in the same classrooms, dealt with the same anxiety during recitations, and faced the same uncertainties of the future.
Passing the Torch: SBU-COL Welcomes its New Professors
In the ever-evolving landscape of legal education, San Beda University College of Law (SBU-COL) stands at the crossroads of tradition and transformation. This year, the college welcomes a new roster of professors composed of distinguished judges and lawyers.
A Legacy Lived: 125 Years of San Beda
For 125 years, the halls of San Beda University have stood not only as an institution of learning but as a sacred space for formation. Founded by the Benedictine monks in 1901, San Beda was established as a Catholic institution deeply rooted in the Benedictine tradition guided by fides, scientia, and virtus. For Father Anselm M. Manalastas, OSB, one of the institution’s defining milestones lies in the very reason for its establishment: “When the monks decided to open San Beda, it was for a very specific reason, to defend the Catholic faith.”
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Ilocano word that generally means "to want to say," "to imply," or to express an intention, often used when someone is trying to convey a message or hint at something.
Raising the Bar: SBU–COL Excels in 2025 Bar Exams
San Beda University College of Law (SBU-COL) gathered for the Thanksgiving Mass and Testimonial Dinner on February 4, 2026 to honor the 2025 Bar passers, joining as new attorneys in the legal profession.
THE BARRISTER 