In light of the pandemic which have greatly affected the tourism and hospitality industry, several organizations in the country have stayed committed to strengthening alliances as they bring livelihood infrastructures back to operations. Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) team up with industry experts in their transformative efforts and look at the COVID-19 pandemic as another crisis the industry has been surviving from among other worldwide upheavals such as The Financial Crisis of 2008, The Great Depression of 1929 – 39, and The Asian Crisis of 1997. The Southville Institute of Tourism (SIT) signifies its numerous contributions not just in … [Read more]
Southville Celebrates its 31st Founding Anniversary
Southville celebrates its 31st Founding Anniversary as it gives birth to a new generation of technologically-savvy academicians and students in the pandemic. Amid the turn of events, Southville has consistently forged international alliances and partnerships worldwide. Concurrent with its international milestones are Southville’s perpetual efforts to ensure academic and employment opportunities as part of the institution’s resolute approaches to the crisis. The institution has ensured both livelihood and operations stability in the last two years, providing technological and financial support to staff, faculty, and students in need.
The institution actively supports the efforts of the Philippine government to recover from … [Read more]
Southville Finishes Third Place in an International Business Plan Competition
The only Philippine Team finalist made up by Southville BS Entrepreneurship students recently won at the ProVeg International , a non-government organization domiciled in Germany with four country offices respectively in Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. It aims to address dietary campaigns to prevent the increasing number of serious health issues such as cancer and heart diseases through innovating plant-based products. This year, ProVed Asia launched the very first ProVeg Food Innovation Challenge that welcomed pioneer participants from all over the world including Southville’s very own, Keessy Almazan, Nadine Magnaye, and Venus Rubia who finished 3rd Place among participants … [Read more]
From A High Schooler to College Dean’s Merit Awardee (Jodi Sta. Maria – A Timeline)
“She may be Maya Dela Rosa, Amor Powers, and soon to be Dr. Jill Illustre but to us (Southville) she is Jodi Chrissie Sta. Maria , Bachelor of Science in Psychology’s Dean’s Merit Awardee, Class 2021.”
Dr. Jocelyn P. Tizon, President – Southville International School and Colleges.
Before her breakthrough as an actress, Jodi was a normal teenager who had a simple dream to perform well in school so she could make her mother proud. While opportunities in the limelight came early to this high schooler ,education has always been the center of her life. Jodi would spend hours taping … [Read more]
Abby Arevalo Makes it to Professional GOLF, Ranked 1st
2019 SEA Games Golf GOLD Medalist (Women’s Team Event) and Southville homegrown alumna Abegail “Abby” Arevalo has finally reached the professional level for GOLF finishing TOP 1 in a Runway Fashion held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Arevalo finished by 11 strokes at the Stallion Mountain Championship of the Cactus Tour posting one of the highest victory counts on record. She has represented the Philippines against Sweden, England, Arizona, Hawaii, California, and Las Vegas.
Arevalo has been training for the professional level and after her big hit at the 2019 SEA Games, she continuously harnessed her game in various tourneys towards … [Read more]
“A Gift To My Late Father” – PMA Top 4, 2Lt. Jan Hernan R. Perez
Southville: Could you recall a moment when your father’s military success made an impact in your life?
I remember when I was young, I wouldn’t always see my dad. So whenever I was with him, I would see how great of a leader he was – being a strict father which was a given, there I knew that he was a great military leader. This was also confirmed by his subordinates who would always tell me that my father was a great mentor who had the purest intentions in all that he did.
2Lt. Jan Hernan R. Perez, affectionately known as … [Read more]
CHED on Higher Education Internationalization Recognizing Southville
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) commenced its 27th Founding Anniversary and the country’s First National Higher Education Day with the theme PADYAK! Moving Forward, Claiming Victory for Philippine Higher Education (Pamantasan: Pandayan Tungo sa Kaunlaran). Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) and Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities (SISFU) addressed Adult Learning, Learning at Any Age, and Continuing Education in a virtual interview featuring CHED’s Chairman, Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III and one of the country’s celebrated artists, an award-winning actress, and Southville homegrown student, Ms. Jodi Sta. Maria. “This year’s celebration commemorates a significant milestone for … [Read more]
The Making of an AMAZING Teacher as told by Dr. Chit Crisostomo
What makes an AMAZING teacher? Answers definitely vary. At Southville, one amazing woman takes on its epitomical qualities through her shared experiences and mastery of life in her personal, academic, and professional endeavors.
Here is a life spent in school corridors and still a continued daily routine navigating classrooms and halls featuring Dr. Conchita Camba Crisostomo, affectionately known as Dr. Chit, who has been graduating students of diverse ages ever since she got into the academe field.
Women are mostly represented in the teaching profession across all levels primarily due to their caring attitude and Dr. Chit had a clear … [Read more]
Nearing “Breakthrough” Amid PBA Delay Rookie & Southville Alumnus Carl Ravanes Is Almost There
To make it to a national basketball league is most little boys’ dream. Yet, just when one thought that years of hard work will finally set forth, the waiting is more likely to be close to burning a time-out to set-up a play.
The supposed PBA season kickoff usually held in April has been postponed until further advice on quarantine. The said league declared the third respite which is likely to keep its players in longer hiatus. For the veterans, it could be a relief to have longer days of preparation as they reflect from past performances. But for rookies … [Read more]
Southville Stamps of Excellence 2021
Undeterred by the pandemic and lagging industries worldwide, Southville has been successfully moving forward and has welcomed the first quarter of 2021 with stamps of excellence from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC-USA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP). Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) celebrates a successful summer visit, maintained certification, and new membership respectively attained in the global arena. The institution has been a familiar name to local and international accrediting bodies and associations recognizing its reputable image as an international school. It offers a wide-array … [Read more]