Colegio San Agustin-Biñan

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Colegio San Agustin-Biñan is located at the heart of Southwoods Interchange, South Luzon Expressway, Barangay San Francisco, 4024 in the Philippines. It is a Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) Level 2 School.

COLEGIO SAN AGUSTIN-BIÑAN
St. Augustine's Statue in Biñan, now on its 23rd year.

Motto:	Virtus et Scientia (Virtue and Science)
Established:	1985
Type:	Augustinian/Roman Catholic
President:	Rev. Fr. Richard L. Pido, OSA
Staff:	Approximately 228
Students:	Approx 3,251 AY 2007-2008
Location:	Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Website:	COLEGIO SAN AGUSTIN BIÑAN

1 Brief History
2 Patron Saint
3 Today
4 The CSA-Biñan Seal
5 Vision
6 Mission
7 Degree Courses
8 Basic Education
9 Present Administrators
10 Past Administrators
11 College Facilities
12 Campus Facilities (PAASCU Standard)
13 Contact Information
14 See also
15 External links

[edit] Brief History

The new CSA gymnasium

Colegio San Agustin-Biñan is a Catholic school owned and managed by the Augustinian Friars in Biñan, Laguna in the Philippines. When it was founded in 1985, Colegio San Agustin-Biñan began as a preparatory school for boys and girls attending kinder prep through third grade. Incorporated on November 16, 1984, it sits on a five-hectare land donated by a private land developer to the Augustinian Province of Santo Niño of Cebu. The first faculty and staff consisted of twenty personnel and three priest administrators catering to the needs of 646 students. The founding administrators included Rev. Rodolfo P. Sicio, OSA as Rector, Rev. Alfredo Jubac, OSA (Treasurer) and Rev. Marcelino Malana, OSA (Guidance Counselor and Sports Coordinator). Ms. Doris S. Calog served as Assistant Principal and Registrar.

[edit] Patron Saint

St. Augustine of Hippo as pictured during the Renaissance

The College is named in honor of St. Augustine of Hippo, a key figure in the doctrinal development of Western Christianity and a "Doctor of the Church." Two of his surviving works, namely, "The Confessions" (his autobiography) and "The City of God," are regarded as Western classics. Augustine is often considered to be one of the theological fountainheads of the Reformation because of his teaching on salvation and grace. Martin Luther, perhaps the greatest figure of the Reformation, was himself an Augustinian friar.

Other English speaking Augustinian Schools with the same patron include Colegio San Agustin-Makati, Colegio Sto. Niño-Cebu, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, Colegio San Agustin-Biñan, St. Augustine's College, Brookvale in Sydney, Australia, St. Augustine College Preparatory School, Richland, New Jersey; St. Augustine High School, San Diego, California; and Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts - all three in the United States; and St. Augustine College in Malta.

[edit] Today

LOGO OF COLEGIO SAN AGUSTIN-BIÑAN LAGUNA.

Colegio San Agustin-Biñan has modern and airconditioned classrooms and facilities, including a new multi-use gymnasium, and offers Wi-Fi Internet connection throughout its campus. The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), a not-for-profit entity that oversees strict compliance with educational standards, has accredited the school in a nod to its competent faculty and high quality facilities. Students and staff actively participate in community affairs and have various volunteer projects undertaken by its administration, faculty, other school personnel and students.

[edit] The CSA-Biñan Seal

Symbols and meanings in San Agustin's seal:

The Golden Eagle represents the lofty intellect of St. Augustine as the soaring "Eagle of Hippo."
The Heart symbolizes love and charity -- the first rule of St. Augustine.
The Crosier and the Mitre represent the bishopric of St. Augustine.
The Book stands for the attributes lavished on St. Augustine as a profound and prolific writer and the greatest Doctor of the Church.
Tolle Lege, Tolle Lege (Take up and read) were the words heard from the void by St. Augustine, leading to his conversion to Catholicism in Milan in 387.
Colors: Red stands for courage and gold for victory over evil in this world.
Virtus et Scientia (Virtue and Science) is the traditional motto of the Augustinians, representing the two pillars of the Augustinian way of education.

[edit] Vision

SAN AGUSTIN STATUE - GARDEN.

Colegio San Agustin-Biñan envisions itself as a center of exemplary academic community for the holistic transformation of individuals in building the "City of God".

[edit] Mission

The Colegio San Agustin - Biñan commits itself to the optimum development of its members and the community it serves through meaningful, innovative, and Augustinian value-enriched programs. Specifically, it aims to develop persons of faith and communion, provide effective instruction, pursue research and publication, and undertake responsive extension services.

View from the South Super Highway, a major thoroughfare in Souther Luzon.

[edit] Degree Courses

BS Information Technology
BS Tourism Management
BS Psychology
BS Computer Science
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management
AB Communication Arts
BS Foreign Service
BS Business Administration

[edit] Basic Education

PRESCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Junior Kinder (Nursery)
Senior Kinder
Preparatory with diploma

GRADE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Grades 1-6

HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

High School 1-4

[edit] Present Administrators

Rev. Fr. Richard L. Pido, OSA (President, effective October 6, 2007, replacing Rev. Fr. Rommel D. Par, OSA)
Rev. Fr. Edgardo L. Lazo, OSA (VP Finance/Treasurer)
Rev. Fr. Roy J. Margallo, OSA (VP for Student Affairs)
Rev. Fr.Danilo C. Dagsaan, OSA (Director of General Services/Purchasing Officer/Parish Priest)
Rev. Fr. Raymundo Edsel T. Alcayaga, OSA (HRDO Director/Library Director)
Fray Enrique U. Sagum, OSA (Campus Minister/Director of Co-curricular Activities)
Rev. Fr. Joel Beronque, OSA (Religious Education Department Head)
Mr. Prudencio T. Relova (Registrar)

[edit] Past Administrators

Rev. Fr. Rodolfo P. Sicio, OSA (Rector, 1985-89)
Rev. Fr. Alfredo Jubac, OSA (Treasurer/Vice Rector/Librarian, 1985-89)
Rev. Fr. Marcelino Malana, OSA (Guidance Counselor/Sports Moderator, 1985-87)
Rev. Fr. Danilo C. Dagsaan, OSA (Director of General Services, 1985)
Ms. Doris S. Calog ( Assistant Principal and Registrar )
Rev. Fr. Rogelio Positar, OSA (Registrar, 1986-87)
Rev. Fr. Anselmo G. Erazo, OSA (Assistant Treasurer, 1987-89)
Rev. Fr. Ramon C. Pedrosa, OSA (Assistant Principal/Guidance Counselor, 1987-90)
Rev. Fr. Efren B. Naño, OSA (Treasurer/Director of General Services/Chief Librarian,1987-90)
Rev. Fr. Gerardo S. Pechayco, OSA (Chaplain/Sports Director/Parish Priest, 1987-90)
Fray Leonardo A. Jallorina, OSA (General Services Supervisor/Boy Scout Coordinator/Sports Moderator, 1987-90)
Rev. Fr. Tomas G. Balatayo, OSA (Sports Director/Cadet Coordinator, 1988)
Fray Roberto C. Teves, OSA (Guidance Counselor, 1989-90)
Rev. Fr. Manuel M. Vergara, OSA (Rector and later President for two terms, 1990-92/1996-2000
Rev. Fr. Ramon Pedrosa, OSA (Guidance Counselor, 1989-1992)
Rev. Fr. Dominador M. Besares, OSA (Guidance Counselor/Sports and Gym Director,1990-92)
Rev. Fr. Rey N. Sorgon, OSA (Rector and third President, 1992-96)
Rev. Fr. Baltazar L. Belocura, OSA (Guidance Counselor and Sports Director, 1992-94)
Rev. Fr. Alejandro P. Credo, OSA (Treasurer, 1992-93, and fifth President, 2000-03)
Fray Jose Z. Lopez, OSA (Treasurer, 1993-2001)
Rev. Fr. Romanico O. Cañon, OSA (Vice Rector/Chaplain, 1993-95)
Rev. Fr. Edgar Polotan, OSA (Chaplain and Parish Priest/Campus Minister)
Rev. Fr. Romeo R. Rabusa, OSA (Principal/Publications-in-Charge, 1994-95)
Rev. Fr. Jose R. Gonzales, OSA (Director of General Services/Guidance Counselor,1995-96)
Rev. Fr. Donato E. Ellezar, OSA (Vice President for Administration and Finance, 1996-2000)
Rev. Fr. Renchie T. Senoro, OSA (Director of Student Affairs and General Services)
Rev. Fr. Harold Ll. Rentoria, OSA (Vice President for Student Affairs)
Rev. Fr. Antolin N. Asor, OSA (Director of General Services)
Rev. Fr. Willy Capellan, OSA (VP for Student Affairs 2003-2004)
Rev. Fr. Ian Narcissus Openia, OSA (Dir. of Gen. Services 2002-2004, VP Student Affairs 2002-2003, VP Admin & Finance 2003-2004)
Rev. Fr. Bernardo B. Coleco, OSA (Vice President for Administration and Finance, 2000-03)
Rev. Fr. Fr. Rommel D. Par, OSA (President 2003-2007 October)

[edit] College Facilities

Library
Publications Office
Student Government Office
Mock Hotel and Guest Rooms
Mini Bar and Function Room
Food Laboratory
Front Desk Office
Communication Laboratory and Studio
Radio Room
Psychology Laboratory
Psychological Therapy Room
Speech Laboratory
Restrooms (uni-sex)
International Language Center
Audio-Visual Room
Computer Laboratory
Internet and Multimedia Laboratory
Physics Laboratory
Biological Laboratory
Foreign Service Bureau
International Hospitality Bureau
Communication and Theater Arts Bureau
Student's Lounge
Teacher's Lounge

[edit] Campus Facilities (PAASCU Standard)

Fully Air-Conditioned Classrooms
Audio-Visual Rooms
Seminar Workshop
Instructional Media Center
Fully Air-conditioned Libraries in All Departments
Learning Device Office
Medical and Dental Clinics
Nurses Station
Infirmary Room
Isolation Room
Chapel/Oratory
Gymnasium
Swimming Pool
Open Multi-Purpose Court
Track and Field
Pre-school Playroom
Performing Arts Centre
Physical Fitness Station
Shower Rooms
Parents/Guardians Station
Water Refilling Station
Carpentry Shop
Security Guards Quarter
Wi-Fi Hot Spot - all academic buildings, offices, including the canteen area

[edit] Contact Information

Address: Juana Complex 1 Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Telephone: 02-478-0167
Facsimile: 02-478-0180
Email: csawebmasterph@yahoo.com

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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