“True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own.”   – Nikos Kazantzakis

September 29, 2017 was a very special day.  Yes, Teacher’s Day!!! This time, the college students were bedazzled (or probably bewildered…joke) by the teachers who participated in the games.  As in the past, it was the students who gave tribute to their teachers through performing in a program.  This year is a different story.  The teachers gave their best in basketball shooting, egg balancing, tumbang preso, sipa, jack en poy, hampas palayok, and egg catching among others.  Male and female teachers alike took their turn in shooting hoops at designated spots.  Of course we had a change of heart for the ladies; they used volleyballs. And note that some attempted ten shots in their high heels.  Now who says fashion and basketball don’t mix? Yep, they’re right!  Male teachers showed different strokes on how to throw a ball into the hoop, and the gallery went wild for every shot! The seasoned teachers showed gusto. Heard the bones creaking, too.  The Palarong Pinoy also showcased the teacher’s deep competitiveness. The students gave the teachers a run for their money in the jack en poy.  But the best part of the games was the egg catching thing.  The teachers were really having the distance covered against the student pair.  Alas, eggs splattered everywhere.  All in all, the teacher’s day was a blast!

August 2, 2017, at 9 am, was the day NCBA Taytay observed its earthquake drill.  Preparations and mock drills are being conducted by the NCBA Taytay community, with the supervision of the National Risk Reduction Management Office and the Fire Department of Taytay.  Compared to the past years, the recent earthquake drill was the fastest recorded for NCBA Taytay since 2013.

The annual College Orientation was held last July 5, 2017 at the NCBA Gym at Taytay, Rizal.  All 3rd year and 4th year college students were in attendance for the said event.  Representatives from the school’s different service departments gave updates of their respective offices.

The representatives were as follows, Mrs. Fe Diñozo, Guidance Specialist, who talked about upcoming seminars and evaluations, Mr. Christopher Tayor, Supervisor of the MIS Dept., tackled about the use of the computer rooms as well as the WiFi, Mr. Archie Impimo, Campus Building Supervisor, discussed the use and maintenance of the campus facilities; Nurse Teresa Bucala of the school infirmary discussed the importance of health as well as the services of the clinic;  Mrs. Helen Decendio, the Asst. Registrar, reiterated on the filing of the requirements for graduating students as well as the updating of files by the undergrads; Mrs. Malou Bernardo, Supervisor of the College library, gave information on the new look of the library card and updates on the library books and facilities; SO Arcelito Cabria emphasized the importance of campus security and adherence to school rules and regulations; Mr. Joey Tueres, DSA, followed up on school regulations, giving emphasis to uniform and grooming.  The Area Chairpersons of the different academic departments were also in attendance; Ms. Kaye Samson of the BSBA, Ms. Carmela Baloloy of the Liberal Arts/Education, Mr. Julius Salonga of the BSCS, and Mr. Joel Wanagen of the BSA.