21/08/2024
BENILDE REM PROGRAM HOLDS INAUGURAL OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Manila, Philippines - August 20, 2024 - The Real Estate Management Program (REMP) of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, in collaboration with the Real Estate Group for Advancement and Leadership (REGAL), successfully held its first-ever General Assembly, dubbed as "Open House", at the Duerr Hall Auditorium in Taft Campus.
The event, which is a town-hall type of assembly, aimed to foster a sense of community among REMP faculty and students, in line with the College's vision of inclusion. It brought together incoming students of ID 124 and current students, providing a platform for them to interact and get a glimpse of what the program has to offer.
The Open House event also featured an expo-type exhibit showcasing the feasibility studies of senior students from their REPROJ2 and RECONRE classes. Students from different batches shared their experiences and insights on college life in the Benilde REM program, highlighting opportunities for growth and development, such as representing the school in international and national competitions, leading in school-wide events, and participating in co-curricular activities.
School of Management and Information Technology (SMIT) Associate Dean Ricky Cruz graced the program and emphasized the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. He reminded everyone that "failure to accept failure is a failure itself."
The event also saw the announcement of changes in the program's leadership, with former Program Chairperson Doc Joan Diรฑoso set to take on the role of SMIT Dean next term, and Sir Mark Jayson de Jesus assuming the position of Program Coordinator. Sir de Jesus introduced the REMP faculty for the next academic year, which includes a lineup of licensed professionals and board top passers from their respective years.
The Open House event also recognized student achievers, including those who achieved the highest score in mock board examinations, Ma. Cassandra Soriano (99.5%), and top students from ID 123, 122, and 121 batches namely Razelle Lizardo (CGPA: 3.8230), Joselito Perez (CGPA: 3.7240), and Jonas Roque (CGPA: 3.97). REGAL is also recognized for its valuable contribution to the student community development.
The REMP Open House is slated to become an annual event, with plans to hold it at least once every academic year.