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BPC STAMP RALLY:

Collect 3 stamps across our booths at Back Gate, Taft Campus; 12/F, Design and Arts Campus; and 9/F, Atrium Campus, and get a free sticker sheet and notebook!

The event starts on May 18!

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ABOUT BPC

The Benildean Press Corps (BPC) is the official student-journalists’ organization of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, committed to shaping journalists, artists, and leaders of tomorrow. If you envision yourself serving the community with your articles, art, or management skills, then BPC is the right organization for you!

At the core of BPC is The Benildean, the College’s official student magazine-journal. Each year, BPC also bursts with creativity through its other flagship projects: Dekunstrukt (photography folio), Horizons (art and design folio), and Shades of Gray (literary folio). It all comes together here at BPC—where voices are heard and legacies begin!

SECTIONS AND POSITIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is BPC?
The Benildean Press Corps (BPC) is the official student-journalists’ organization of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. The organization caters to the needs of the Benildean community by providing various services in the fields of journalism, visual and literary arts.
Why should I join BPC?
As students of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, it is a privilege to be of service to our Benildean and Filipino communities. If you have a passion for journalism in the forms of writing, visual, and literary arts, or you have the drive to lead a group of student journalists, then joining BPC is for you.
What sections can I apply for?
For this term’s recruitment, you can apply for Pulse (News Section), Ablaze (Sports Section), BLIP (Features Section), Platform (Literary Section), Karilyon (Filipino Section), Photo, Video, Art & Design, Layout, and Digital Media.
Is recruitment only open to Frosh students?
No, recruitment for the Benildean Press Corps is open to all bonafide, currently enrolled Benildean students, regardless of year level.
What if I’m LOA, could I apply?
No, only enrolled students for the 3rd term of A.Y. 2025-2026 may apply.
I lack experience in journalism, do I still have a chance to get in?
Although having prior experience in journalism is a plus, you still have a chance to be accepted as long as we see you have potential through your submitted works, panel interview, and exam.
When are applications due?
We are accepting applications for this term until May 20, 2026.
What are the requirements?
There are different requirements per section. The album is located on our Facebook page, titled “Recruitment Requirements (3rd Term A.Y. ‘25-’26)”
If I am a Frosh student, what grades do I submit?
The submission of grades is waived for Frosh students for the 1st term of A.Y. 2025-2026. For all succeeding terms, please submit your grades from the previous term.
How do we submit requirements?
1.) Using your Google Drive, create a folder entitled with your name in this format “SURNAME, First Name”

2.) Inside the folder, place subfolders with the format “1. [Section you are applying for]” for your first choice and so on. You may only apply for three sections.

3.) Submit the link in the application form below. Make sure that your portfolio is shareable to “De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde” emails.
Do I need to fill up all three choices?
No, you do not have to fill up all three choices.
I filled all three choices, should I have separate folders for each section that I have applied to?
Yes, it's advisable to create separate folders for each section you've applied to. Since every section has different requirements, ensure that you have uploaded all the necessary documents for each section of your application.
What happens if I don’t get accepted in any of my choices?
You may apply again the following term if there is an opening in your chosen position by then.
How will I know if I got accepted?
We will be sending out emails to both accepted and non-accepted applicants. Make sure to also like and follow our official Facebook page for further announcements. We will publicly release a list of the accepted applicants on Facebook.
If I join BPC, will I automatically be granted a scholarship?
BPC is given a Student Publications Grant scholarship by DLS-CSB. As of 2T A.Y. 2021-2022, the College has allowed new scholars to be included in the Student Publications Unit’s scholarship allotment. Qualified staffers who have complied with requirements by SPU and the Scholarship and Grants Unit (SGU) will be eligible to receive a scholarship.

SPU prioritizes providing scholarships to full-fledged editors and high-performing staffers. Furthermore, scholarships are given on a per-term basis; which means that if a staffer is granted a scholarship this term, they are not automatically guaranteed the scholarship next term.

Please note that second degree takers are not eligible for scholarships.

For more information on scholarships, you may contact us on our Facebook page or email us at thebenildean@benilde.edu.ph.
I can’t find my desired option in the form below. What should I do?
That means the position you're trying to apply for is currently unavailable in this term's application. You can check next term for availability.

APPLICATION FORM

*Must include your Grades, CV, and individual folders for every section applied to, each containing its respective portfolio.
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De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) respects your right to privacy and is committed to protect the confidentiality of your personal information. DLS-CSB is bound to comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission.

It has adapted reasonable administrative, physical, and technical measures to prevent loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

By filling up this form, you are consenting to the collection, processing, and use of the information in accordance with this privacy notice. The following information is collected and processed: your name, ID number, year and degree program, email address, contact number, enrollment status, Facebook profile link, and the Google Drive link for your application during this term’s recruitment.

Only authorized individuals from the Student Publications Unit (SPU) will have access to this information, and will not be disclosed to third parties without your permission.

The information you have provided is used for any or all of the following: evaluation and documentation.

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) shall only retain the said personal information until it serves its purpose, after which it shall be securely disposed of.

If you have concerns and queries on Data Privacy, email

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