The program opened with a tribute to Filipino heritage through a repertoire of folk songs and patriotic anthems performed by the LCC Chorale and Chorus under the direction of Prof. Alexander Magno Romero of the Center for Music, Arts and Culture.

The second segment showcased a dynamic lineup of dances performed by students, faculty and non-teaching personnel from various departments. Among the highlights was “Fiesta sa Nayon,” presented by the LCCB faculty, followed by the traditional dances Singkil and Itik-Itik. The Elementary Faculty energized the crowd with a lively pop dance number.

The performances continued with a pop dance by ANTP/NTPGM, a folk dance by the Senior High School, and a hip-hop performance by the Junior High School. The Family Council added color to the program with a festival dance, while the Senior High School delivered another hip-hop routine and capped their segment with a jazz dance performed by its faculty.

The show concluded with a unity dance that brought all performers together on stage, symbolizing collaboration and shared celebration across the LCCB community.

The evening ended on a high note as a live band performance stirred excitement and nostalgia among the audience, creating an atmosphere of overflowing energy.

LCCB President Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, underscored the significance of the event in fostering community and creative expression.

“This celebration reflects the vibrant spirit of our LCCian community—where talents are nurtured, culture is honored, and unity is lived out through shared experiences,” she said.

Indayog sa Laco 2026 once again highlighted the creativity, passion and cultural pride of its participants, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to holistic formation through the arts.

Photo from The Ripples LCCBby Ianna Billanes

SHTM secured the top spot after delivering strong performances across several events throughout the weeklong competition. The School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Interior Design (SARFAID) finished as 1st runner-up, followed by the School of Sciences, Liberal Arts and Teacher Education (SSLATE) as 2nd runner-up. The Senior High School (SHS) placed 3rd runner-up, while the School of Business and Information Technology (SBIT) ranked 4th runner-up.

The department’s victory was fueled by standout performances in multiple competitions, including badminton, table tennis, darts, e-sports, and volleyball, which helped SHTM accumulate the points needed to secure the overall championship.

In the women’s volleyball championship, SHTM maintained a strong defensive and offensive game to claim the title, with Senior High School finishing as 1st runner-up and SARFAID taking 2nd runner-up.

SHTM also dominated the badminton tournament, sweeping the men’s singles, women’s singles, and mixed doubles events. The department likewise captured the men’s darts championship, demonstrating precision and focus throughout the competition.

In e-sports, SHTM claimed the championship in the Mobile Legends tournament, defeating SARFAID in the final round. The department also posted strong performances in table tennis and other sporting events, contributing to its overall victory.

The intramurals also featured the Mx. LCCian Ambassador 2026 pageant, where the SSLATE male candidate and the SARFAID female candidate were crowned ambassadors during the pageant night at the LCCB Centennial Quadrangle.

Held across various campus venues, the 2026 Sports Intramurals brought together students from five academic divisions in a weeklong celebration of athletic excellence, teamwork and school spirit.

The event concluded with the awarding of sports champions and departmental winners, marking SHTM’s return to the top of the intramurals standings after more than a decade.

Radi Raze Garaygay of SSLATE was crowned Mr. LCCB Ambassador, while Nethalie Eve Parreño of SARFAID was named Ms. LCCB Ambassador during the final night of the competition, which showcased the candidates’ talent, confidence and stage presence.

The pageant gathered ambassador pairs from five competing departments, who took part in several segments including talent presentations and interview portions, both of which formed part of the overall evaluation for the titles.

For the Mr. Ambassador category, the Senior High School representative was named 1st runner-up, while the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) secured the 2nd runner-up position.

In the Ms. Ambassador category, SSLATE placed 1st runner-up, while SHTM finished as 2nd runner-up.

The Mx. LCCB Ambassador competition was held as part of the weeklong 2026 Sports Intramurals, which brought together students from different academic departments in a celebration of athletic excellence, creativity and school spirit.

The intramurals concluded with the awarding of sports champions and recognition of outstanding participants across the various competitions held throughout the week.

The awards night celebrated the creativity and storytelling of Grade 10 students who produced short films inspired by the lives and values of Augustinian saints, blesseds and venerables. The films were first screened in an open-air cinema setup at the La Consolacion College Bacolod quadrangle on March 7 as part of the Le Consolite Film Fest.

“Across the Heart” stood out among five nominees for the top honor, which also included Pagtalima, Malyari, Veil of Devotion, and From the Bees to the Roses. In addition to winning Best Short Film, the production also received multiple awards, including Best Director for Andrea Reyes, Best Cast Ensemble, Best Editing, and Best Production Design, with cast members Chelsea Sabelle Garde and Michaella Pauleen Tiongson sharing the Best Supporting Actress award.

Other notable winners included Lingap, which earned Best Production and Value-Laden Film, while From the Bees to the Roses received several audience-driven recognitions including Highest Grossing Film, People’s Choice Award, Best Movie Poster, and Best Movie Teaser.

Individual acting honors were also presented. Richard Herbito won Best Actor for To Heal a Heart, while Johanna Mikaela Miranda received Best Actress for her role in Malyari.

Sr. Irene M. Bancolo, OSA, Integrated School principal, praised the students for transforming their learning into meaningful creative expression.

“The Le Consolite Film Fest demonstrates how our students can use their talents in storytelling and media to reflect the values of compassion, service and faith rooted in the Augustinian tradition,” Bancolo said.

Mr. Ernie Mallorca, TLE subject area chair, said the project allows students to apply technical and collaborative skills while exploring deeper themes of spirituality and human experience.

“Through this culminating project, our students learn that filmmaking is not only about technical production but also about telling stories that inspire reflection and convey values that matter,” Mallorca said.

The Le Consolite Film Fest is the Integrated School’s annual Grade 10 TLE project designed to develop students’ competencies in media production, creativity and teamwork while celebrating the Augustinian heritage of La Consolacion College Bacolod.

The ceremony recognized employees who have served the Augustinian-Marian institution for milestones ranging from five to 35 years, as well as retirees and silver jubilarians whose decades of commitment have shaped the life and mission of the college.

The event began with a Thanksgiving Mass at 8 a.m., followed by the Service Recognition Ceremony where faculty and staff were formally acknowledged for their years of service. The program included the entrance of awardees and retirees, the awarding of service honors, and a tribute to those concluding their professional journey with the institution.

Among those recognized were personnel marking five, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 35 years of service, along with special honoree Jessie A. Asuncion. Silver Jubilarians Josephine V. Baquilar, Arnolfo E. Centino, and Bernadette T. Tupas were also honored for 25 years of dedicated service, while retirees Ma. Theresa R. Abellar, Thelma P. Padilangao, and Almi Jane B. Malanday were recognized for their lasting contributions to the LCCB community.

In her message, LCCB President Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA expressed gratitude to the awardees, emphasizing that their commitment reflects the enduring spirit of service that sustains the institution.

“Each year of service represents not just time given, but lives touched, lessons shared, and a community strengthened,” Catungal said. “Through your dedication, you continue to embody the Augustinian mission of forming persons who serve with faith, excellence, and compassion.”

She added that the institution’s 107-year journey has been made possible through the collective work of educators, administrators and staff who faithfully carry out the college’s mission of integral human formation.

The ceremony concluded with a response from the awardees delivered by Bernadette T. Tupas and closing remarks by Dr. Romela R. Aujero, vice president for administration and academic affairs.

Held annually, the Service Awards highlight the people whose quiet perseverance and faithful work sustain the life of the college, affirming that behind the institution’s achievements are individuals whose commitment continues to inspire the LCCB community.

Photo by Zara Sophia Diaz, The Ripples

Representing LCCB, Dr. Rodjhun B. Navarro shared the institution’s experience in implementing ETEEAP as a mechanism for recognizing prior learning among working professionals who have acquired competencies through years of industry practice.

In his presentation, Navarro explained that while ETEEAP is anchored on the recognition of prior learning, its implementation within higher education institutions relies on rigorous internal quality assurance processes. Evaluators examine authentic documentation submitted by applicants, including professional portfolios, employment records, and training certifications, which are validated through interviews and academic assessments conducted by faculty members and industry partners.

“The evaluation process often resembles a forensic investigation of learning,” Navarro said. “We examine evidence of professional attainment and match these against the program outcomes of the degree program.”

Navarro noted that many ETEEAP applicants already demonstrate strong professional competencies but often require support in developing academic skills such as theoretical analysis, academic writing, and research.

To address this, LCCB designed supplemental learning courses that provide adult learners with foundational academic competencies while allowing them to reflect on their workplace experiences through disciplinary frameworks.

“These short-term courses help our learners make sense of their professional experiences through theory and systematic analysis,” Navarro said. “Rather than disregarding what they already know, we build on it.”

Navarro also shared that the program has produced graduates who have gone on to pursue graduate studies or advance in their professions. Some have become teachers, college instructors, lawyers, or have received promotions within their organizations after completing their degrees through ETEEAP.

He added that for many adult learners, earning a degree through ETEEAP provides long-awaited validation of their capabilities.

“Many of our students are already successful in their careers, yet they carry the stigma of not having a college degree,” Navarro said. “ETEEAP affirms that the knowledge gained through years of experience is real, valuable, and worthy of academic recognition.”

The conference gathered representatives from higher education institutions across Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region to strengthen institutional capacities in implementing ETEEAP following recent developments in national policy.

Through its presentation, LCC Bacolod highlighted the role of higher education institutions in ensuring that recognition of prior learning remains both academically rigorous and responsive to the realities of adult learners.

Twelve student-produced films were showcased in an open-air cinema setup at the college quadrangle on Saturday, March 7, drawing students, faculty and guests for an evening of storytelling rooted in faith and service.

Among the featured films were Across the Heart, From the Bees to the Roses, Himala, Lingap, Malyari, Pagtalima, To Heal A Heart, Veil of Devotion and When Our Paths Crossed. Each production explored themes of compassion, sacrifice and devotion inspired by the spiritual legacy of the Augustinian tradition.

The Le Consolite Film Fest serves as the culminating creative project of Grade 10 students under the TLE program, allowing them to apply storytelling, production and collaborative skills while reflecting on the lives of Augustinian figures.

Mr. Ernie Mallorca, Subject Area Chair of TLE, said the activity encourages students to translate values into creative expression.

“Through filmmaking, our students learn that the stories of the Augustinian saints, blesseds and venerables are not distant histories but living inspirations. This project challenges them to interpret faith, compassion and service through their own creative voice,” Mallorca said.

School President Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, emphasized that the festival reflects the school’s mission of forming students who are not only skilled but spiritually grounded.

“The Le Consolite Film Fest shows how creativity can become a path to deeper reflection on our Augustinian identity. Through these stories, our students discover that holiness is expressed in everyday acts of love, service and compassion,” Catungal said.

Winners of the film festival will be announced during the awards ceremony scheduled on March 13 at 6 p.m. at the Sugarland Hotel Grand Ballroom.

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A scene from one of the student-produced films showcased during the Le Consolite Film Fest, the Integrated School’s culminating project in Grade 10 TLE classes at La Consolacion College Bacolod. Twelve films inspired by the lives of Augustinian saints, blesseds and venerables were screened in an open-air cinema setup at the Quadrangle on March 7.

Representing five competing departments, the candidates showcased their confidence, creativity and communication skills through two segments: a talent presentation and a casual interview. Both events were evaluated and will contribute to the overall selection process that will determine this year’s Mx. LCCB Ambassador, a title awarded to a winning pair representing their department.

Serving as members of the selection panel were Carbie Angel Tadlan Malacaman, RPM; Stephanie Sorbito; and Dr. King Abram F. Cabauatan, who assessed the candidates’ stage presence, performance and responses during the interview portion.

Following the talent segment, three departmental pairs were recognized for delivering standout performances and were named Top Three Best in Talent. These included representatives from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, the School of Sciences, Liberal Arts and Teacher Education, and the Senior High School.

The Mx. LCCB Ambassador competition continues as part of the weeklong intramurals festivities, culminating in the final night where the winning pair will be crowned and recognized alongside the awarding of sports champions and the overall intramurals champion for Academic Year 2025–2026.

Photo by Kimarla Ugdiman of The Ripples LCCB

Students from various departments appeared in circus-inspired costumes, portraying ringmasters, performers and acrobats as they delivered synchronized dance routines that set the festive tone for the intramurals celebration.

The presentations highlighted the creativity and school spirit of the participating departments, including the Senior High School, School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Interior Design (SARFAID), School of Business and Information Technology (SBIT), School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM), and School of Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Teacher Education.

Set against the lively soundtrack of The Greatest Showman, the performances combined choreography, theatrical storytelling and visual flair, drawing cheers and applause from students, faculty and staff gathered at the quadrangle.

The themed presentations served as one of the highlights of the Intramurals opening ceremony, celebrating not only athletic competition but also artistic expression and unity among the LCCian community.

Following the opening program, the weeklong intramurals officially began with a series of sporting events and competitions, bringing together students from across the institution in a celebration of teamwork, sportsmanship and school pride.

Photo by Zara Sophia Diaz The Ripples LCCB

In her opening message during the ceremony, Catungal emphasized that the annual intramurals are more than a competition of athletic ability, but a formation experience that reflects the institution’s values of community, perseverance and respect.

“Sports teach us discipline, teamwork and resilience,” Catungal said. “Beyond winning and losing, the intramurals remind us that we are one LCC community, supporting one another and celebrating the talents and gifts that God has given each of us.”

The opening ceremony began with the parade of departments representing the Integrated School, Senior High School, School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Interior Design, School of Business and Information Technology, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and School of Sciences, Liberal Arts, and TYeacher Education.

The program also included the hosting of departmental banners, a torch lighting ceremony, and the oath of amateurism, underscoring the spirit of fair play and integrity in sports.

The official opening of the intramurals was led by Mr. Anthony G. Deocades, MAGC, marking the start of several days of athletic and recreational competitions among the college’s academic units.

Following the ceremony, students showcased their skills through a preschool demonstration and a taekwondo exhibition, while competitions began with board games such as Scrabble and chess held at the library.

Intramurals activities will continue from March 10 to 13 with sporting events including basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, darts, billiards and swimming. The ball games championship and awarding ceremonies will be held on March 14, recognizing both event winners and the overall intramurals champion for Academic Year 2025–2026.

Organized by the Supreme Student Government, the annual intramurals aim to promote physical wellness, camaraderie and school pride among the LCCian community.