Season’s greetings as EXTRO 2025 invites the Benildean community to embrace the holiday spirit and participate in these exciting festivities across the College this coming Nov. 19 to Dec. 19.

Where community comes together to celebrate the merry spirit of the holidays, EXTRO reignites the halls with a myriad of activities fit for the occasion. This year’s happenings embody the true meaning of the holidays filled with warmth and unity, celebrating the Benildean values.

Holiday festivities

The festivities officially began on Nov. 19 with a mass followed by the much anticipated Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Design and Arts (D+A) Campus facade, a symbolic start to the annual tradition.

This year’s EXTRO features six exciting event categories: EXPRESS, a Christmas Radio and Gift of Giving initiative from Nov. 19 to Dec. 19 across all campuses. FAIR, a community bazaar happening from Dec. 1 to Dec. 4 at the Greenway, Taft Campus, 12/F D+A Campus Cafeteria, and Atrium Lobby and Mezzanine. A night of performances takes the spotlight at the HiFi Parking Grounds on Dec. 3 with STAGE.

This will be followed by FEST, the Belen Festival Awarding and Parade at the Sandejas Gym on Dec. 5, showcasing the traditional nativity scene. PARTY brings the Children’s Christmas Party on Dec. 6 at Greenway and the Benilde community, while the Community Christmas Party on Dec. 11 at the Sports and Dorm Complex. The celebration concludes with GIVES,  featuring Misang Pasasalamat for Barangay Partners at the Atrium Chapel on Dec. 15 and Handog Benildyano, a series of thanksgiving activities for associates and partner communities from Dec. 15 to 17 at the Atrium Lobby.

With a packed holiday line-up this year, there is surely an event for everyone.  Make sure to stay tuned for updates on their Facebook page.