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Every time someone enrolls in the ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฟ๐๐, the world gains one more person who can think deeply, feel compassionately, and communicate with courage and clarity. In a time obsessed with quick fixes and instant careers, choosing the liberal arts is a bold act of faith in your own potential and in humanityโs shared future.
Step into the College of Liberal Arts NOWโbecause the world is changing fast, and itโs your turn not just to keep up with it, but to lead, question, and beautifully rewrite it.
๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ (๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฒ):
โขPSA Birth Certificate (Original and photocopy)
โขForm 138 / SHS Report Card
โขTwo 2x2 Pictures
โขTranscript of Records/Honorable dismissal (for Shiftee & Transferee)
โขGood Moral Character
โขEntrance Examination Result
โขTwo Long Folder
GRATIAS TIBI AGIMUS | With profound gratitude, we commend our former Dean of Liberal Arts, Rev. Fr. Johnrey B. Sibi, PhL-MA, who has been named the Vice President for Administration of Saint Joseph College.
In fifteen (15) years of faithful service and distinguished leadership, you have built a legacy firmly established in wisdom and dedication, one that continues to nurture the CLAโs identity and extend its influence beyond the institutional sphere.
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Congratulations on your higher endeavor, Father Johnrey!
NEW DEAN | The SJC College of Liberal Arts expresses its high regard for its newly appointed Dean, Mrs. Noeme Garces-Pitchuela, LPT, Ph.D (cand.).
We are honored and look forward to your leadership and unwavering commitment. We offer our deepest support as you lead the Liberal Arts department toward excellence, inspired by wisdom, reason, and virtue.
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Felicitations, Dr. Noeme!
Long regarded as a lyrical reflection on love, memory, and the endurance of the past, Virginia Woolfโs short story A Haunted House is reexamined in a recent study that probes how its shifting narrative voices and layered perspectives reshape readersโ understanding of reality.
The research argues that the interweaving of living and ghostly perspectives blurs the distinction between life and death, and between reality and imagination, thus offering a new perspective on its โhauntingโ effect.
Mrs. Noeme Garces-Pitchuela, PhD (cand.), Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, recently published her study entitled โFictive Narrativism and Multiperspectival Voice in Virginia Woolfโs A Haunted House: A Narratological Mapping of Speaker Ambiguity and Ghostly Focalizationโ in the International Review of Multidisciplinary Research (IRMR).
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LEVEL I | The Liberal Arts program of Saint Joseph College has been granted Level I PAASCU Accreditation for three (3) years.
May our beloved Alma Mater continue to pursue higher accreditation, nurturing Liberal Arts students through critical thinking, philosophical insight, and literary appreciation toward academic excellence and holistic growth.
๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐," as what a classic Latin proverb said. Meaning, "Through hardships to the stars."
The College of Liberal Arts extends its heartfelt congratulations to our graduating studentsย who truly set the bar of excellence. Your achievements have filled us with immense pride and optimism for the future.
We wish you abundant blessings and God's continued care as you embark on your next chapter.
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A great number of people think that education is limited to nurturing skills that could bring money to the pocket and food on the table. Education is and should generate income, they say so. Philosophy students from the College of Liberal Arts would like to eloquently disagree with this โgreat number of peopleโ.
Humid afternoons are not ideal for discussions, but nothing can hamper the pursuit of wisdom of the fourth year Philosophy students who, on the 27th of March presented their Theses at the Saint Pope Paul VI Seminary. Opening the series of presentations is a message from Mr. Emmarlone Ravago who made it clear to the audience what research is โ a rediscovery, seeing clearly the veiled reality of things, encountering again those ideas that we had first impressions of, making conclusions upon the things we rediscover along the way.
The presentations ranged from Ancient Philosophy with Platoโs concept of the Philosopher King to the examination of the art of Photography through the lens of Vilรฉm Flusser. Subdivided into plenary and parallel presentations, one can really attest to the sharpness of mind of the presentors. From Franklโs Nรถodynamics to the Sysiphian Myth of Camus, the question of the meaning of life emerged and were freely judged and silently scrutinized by the audience who were also hungry for fresh ideas. From the lens of Platoโs Kallipolis, Seminarian Tuyan discussed the concept of a philosophizing leader in relation to national welfare and the much debated issue on political dynasties. Then came Confucius, with Sem. Paeldin who not only greeted us in Mandarin, but also made us think how existentialist themes can be deduced from the Confucian Analects. Seminarian Jo gave an answer to the question of Artificial Intelligence. His study on the Utilitarian Analysis of AI use among Filipino students applying Millโs Greatest Good concluded that Artificial Intelligence tools should be regarded as facilitators, not a replacement for human reasoning.
The presentations were widely ranged, even the phenomenon of โThirst Trappingโ also made a remarkable impression upon those listening. Finally, Mr. Saimar Basong concluded the presentations with his study on Photography beyond representation wherein the camera is seen as a programmed system, that it does not capture images alone but rather shapes the image that it captures. His presentation concluded with the notion: Playing against the apparatus (the camera) becomes a form of resistance against predetermined views of Photography.
Concluding the series of presentations, Mr. Ravago and Fr. Johnrey Sibi, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts offered positive insights, that philosophy still matters in the modern world. It matters all the more.
The afternoon passed unnoticed, wisdom can also be hypnotizing. That afternoon, wisdom came alive, from those people who really love her.
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Words: John Russel Manlangit | The Josephinian
Photos: Manuel Francis Corollo | The Josephinian
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ | The College of Liberal Arts warmly congratulates Mrs. Beverly Briones-Ravago for successfully publishing her literary workโ"Mary Joy."
Hail, Apostle of the Arts!
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Congratulations to the College of Liberal Arts' Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Program for being granted the CHED Permit for its Third Year Level.
To those who wish to take the course of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science we warmly welcome you to enroll at Saint Joseph College and join our growing community!
WELCOME TO SJCEF! | CHED VIII Regional Director, Dr. Maximo Aljibe, paid a courtesy visit to Saint Joseph College on March 6, 2026.
It was part of the Regional Directorโs initiative to personally visit Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Eastern Visayas as part of monitoring compliance with current program standards.
โWe are trying to come up with a new curriculum that will integrate Artificial Intelligence into our existing programs,โ the director said, referring to initiatives from the CHED Central Office.
An initial permit was also issued by the CESO III to operate the newly proposed Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship program effective in Academic Year 2026โ2027.
Likewise, issuances were signed allowing the Architecture and Political Science programs to open another year level in the next semester.
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ | On March 04, 2026, the College of Liberal Arts once again came together to celebrate CLA Days with renewed enthusiasm and unity. This yearโs theme, โLiberal Arts Education: A Visible Sign of Unity Amidst Lifeโs Ambiguity,โ set the tone for a day grounded in reflection, excellence, and shared identity. As always, the celebration was dedicated to the departmentโs patron, St. Catherine of Bologna.
Day 1 began with a Holy Mass presided over by the Dean, Rev. Fr. Johnrey B. Sibi, PhL, MA. The opening program followed, featuring a prayer, the Philippine National Anthem, and the SJC Hymn. Students were then reintroduced to the life and legacy of St. Catherine of Bologna through an inspiring talk delivered by the Vice Governor for Academics. This reflection reminded everyone of the values and identity that define a Liberal Arts student. The Dean also delivered his welcome remarks, warmly setting the spirit of the celebration.
One of the highlights of the morning was the recognition of Liberal Arts graduates who successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. They were honored for their achievement and shared heartfelt messages filled with advice, gratitude, and inspiring stories from their own CLA journey. Their testimonies resonated deeply with the students. An intermission number further energized the crowd, followed by the Recognition of Achievements, celebrating the accomplishments of students within the department.
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The celebration continued with the signature Ataviado Lecture Series. The first speakers, Mr. Edgarino Tabinas, MAE, and Mr. Chester Fernandez, MAED, delivered a timely and thought-provoking lecture titled โAwareness and Ethical Use of AI in the Academe.โ Mr. Tabinas creatively incorporated film clips to illustrate his points and emphasized the risks of irresponsible AI use, concluding with the powerful reminder from Fight Club: โThe things you own end up owning you.โ The audience actively participated in the open forum, asking insightful questions that reflected both curiosity and critical thinking. Mr. Fernandez followed with an engaging presentation that opened with a playful visual representation of student-AI interaction, further deepening the discussion. The exchange of ideas that followed was dynamic and reflective.
Mrs. Noeme D. Garces-Pitchuela, MA-Lit, the Assistant Dean, then presented her internationally delivered research entitled โPantropiko and the Poetics of Place: An Ecocritical Reading of BINIโs Tropical Imagery.โ She demonstrated how popular culture, particularly music, can artistically construct images of place and subtly cultivate environmental consciousness. Her lecture sparked thoughtful engagement, with participants eagerly raising questions and reflections.
The final session was presented by Mr. Emmarlone Ravago and Mrs. Beverly Briones-Ravago on โMental Health Literacy and Its Association with Help-Seeking Intention among Filipino College Students.โ Their lively and interactive presentation captured the audienceโs attention. They discussed the growing relevance of mental health concerns and shared how their research examined the relationship between awareness and the willingness to seek help. Students, faculty, and alumni alike contributed meaningful questions and insights, creating a dialogue that was both enlightening and deeply relevant to lived experience.
Day 1 of CLA Days 2026 was marked by intellectual vigor, heartfelt recognition, and active participation. From solemn reflection to dynamic academic exchange, the day embodied unity, engagement, and the enduring spirit of liberal arts.
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