FAQs & Know-Hows
When is the SLU Rambakan 2023 Grand Reunion and Homecoming?
The SLU Rambakan 2023 Grand Reunion and Homecoming is scheduled on January 14, 2023 (Saturday) from 7:30am to 11:00pm.
Where will SLU Rambakan 2023 be held?
The SLU Rambakan 2023 Grand Reunion and Homecoming activities will be held at the SLU Maryheights Campus and SLU Bonifacio main campus from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, and at the CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
What is the theme of Rambakan 2023?
The official homecoming theme is: "Celebrating Years of Bountiful Blessings!". It is an adage that encompasses the many generations of Louisian pride and glory that echoes around the globe.
Who is expected to attend SLU Rambakan 2023?
The SLU Rambakan 2023 Grand Reunion and Homecoming expects Louisians who finished their tertiary and/or post-graduate studies at Saint Louis University, basic education at the Laboratory Elementary School, Boy’s High School, Laboratory High School - Junior High and Senior High to attend. Current and retired professors/administrators are also enjoined to register online and join the programs. For the Gala Night, considering the limit set by CAP on the number of attendees, the Rambakan organizers set the Criteria and Rules to determine who may be accommodated.
How can I register to join SLU Rambakan 2023?
To register online, go to: https://bit.ly/3aHqcxG. This will lead you to the Online Registration System and the SLU portal for your payment. We assure you of the confidentiality and privacy of the information you shared. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address that you registered.
If I will not attend the January 14, 2023 Rambakan, do I need to register?
Even if you are not attending the SLU Rambakan 2023, we encourage you to still register online. We will produce souvenir programs both in digital and printed forms. If you register, we will provide you later the link that allows you access to the digital version, at no charge.
How much is the homecoming fee?
The gala night at the CAP-John Hay requires a minimal fee of PhP 1,500 and is on a first-come, first-served basis. The amount will help defray the cost of buffet dinner, venue cost, additional sound system, etc. Attendance to the morning activities at the SLU Maryheights Campus and SLU Bonifacio main campus is absolutely free. You can purchase food and beverages from the stalls that will be put up in specific areas in the SLU Bonifacio campus.
How do I pay the registration fee of Php1,500?
When you register, the last screen (below) shows two basic payment options:
a) Traditional over-the-counter, and
b) Online payment through the indicated SLU payment gateway.
What is the traditional over-the-counter payment method?
This method is applicable to places where there are Banco de Oro branches. Simply visit any BDO branch and make a deposit and provide the following information:
Account Name: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, INC.
Account Number: 005478035910
Please email the deposit slip or screenshot of your deposit, properly marked, to pymt.slurambakan@gmail.com.
What is the online payment method through the indicated SLU payment gateway?
This payment method, developed by SLU’s Technical Management and Development Department (TMDD), caters to those who may not have access to a BDO branch, e.g., many of those residing outside the Philippines, or to those who prefer to pay by this method over the traditional over-the-counter method.
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Using the payment gateway, the registrant does not need to send proof of remittance. The system automatically records the payment including the name of registrant and time of payment.
What shall I do if I find out that the payment gateway does not include a remittance method that I have been using, such as Xoom?
Unfortunately, TMDD could not consider all options, including the Xoom. For this, we request your understanding. You may consider doing an online transfer through the online application of your Philippine bank to the indicated BDO bank account of Saint Louis University, Inc. If this still does not work, you may send an e-mail to info.slurambakan@gmail.com and we will try our best to help you.
If I have access to the GCash facility, may I also use this to pay the registration fee and/or my donation?
Somebody in the Philippines actually did a trial remittance of Php50 to the Rambakan BDO account using the mobile GCash app, i.e., using his mobile phone. The remittance went successfully.
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Using the GCash app, transfer the desired amount to this BDO account:
Account Name: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, INC.
Account Number: 005478035910
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Take a screenshot of the notice of successful remittance and, from the convenience of your mobile phone, email it to pymt.slurambakan@gmail.com.
Are there other ways to remit my registration fee and/or donation?
We present some for your consideration, especially if you are residing outside the Philippines.
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a) Through Western Union or other similar money remittance companies in your location.
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b) Through mobile wallets, mobile payments, and branchless banking services.
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c) Remit the amount to a trusted person or relative in the Philippines and request him or her to remit to the indicated BDO bank account of Saint Louis University, Inc, as explained in the above traditional over-the-counter payment method.
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If you are a group of Louisians, you may wish to pool your payments and remit to such person to minimize the remittance charges.
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d) If it is possible to remit to a personal bank account of a trusted person/relative in the Philippines, you may consider it. That receiver-person has various options to pay your registration fee to the indicated BDO bank account of Saint Louis University, Inc – traditional over-the-counter, GCash.
What is the BDO bank account that we are sending registration fee and donations to?
The BDO bank account under the name SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, INC. with the account number 005478035910 is an account newly opened by Saint Louis University to cater to the needs of the SLU Rambakan 2023. All advertisement fees, nostalgia page fees, legacy wall donations, registration fees, other donations are deposited to this account. Expenditures related to the Rambakan such as the CAP venue fee and other CAP charges are also drawn from this account. It is a trust account.
When is the deadline for the submission of Php 1,500 payment?
The deadline for the submission of Php 1,500 payment is September 1, 2022.
Where will the proceeds from SLU Rambakan 2023 be used?
The net proceeds that will be realized from this Rambakan will be endorsed to the University to benefit its Saranay ti Alumni (Alumni Aid) program, and other programs in coordination between the alumni association and the University. The Saranay ti Alumni is a program to aid financially challenged but qualified students
How and where can I get informed about SLU Rambakan 2023 updates?
Join our growing SLU Viber Community for the details and updates about SLU Rambakan 2023 Grand Reunion and Homecoming. Here is the link: https://RB.GY/UUQS5T ​
What if I have a question that is not listed on the FAQ page?
You may post your question in the chat group that you are a member of or, send an email to info.slurambakan@gmail.com We’ll try our best to address your concerns as soon as possible.
What appropriate clothes should I wear for the SLU Rambakan 2023 activities?
Louisians are advised to wear casual clothing during the Matinee Program, while it is preferred that you wear formal attire for the Gala Program. Please be reminded that during the month of January, the average temperature in Baguio City fluctuates from 27.5°C (81.5°F) up to 18.2°C (64.8°F). (https://www.weather-atlas.com/en/philippines/baguio-weather-january, accessed on 30 July 2022.)
What if I need to tag along my spouse, partner or assistant?
You are welcome to bring your spouse, partner, or assistant to the Matinee Program. For the Gala Program, however, we highly encourage you to give due deference to other registered Lousians who also wish to join given the limited slots in the Gala Program. Either way, we require all those who will attend both activities to register.
How can I get in touch with my batchmates? How do I find out who else from my class is attending the reunion?
Upon your arrival to any of the SLU Rambakan 2023 activities, we will request you to sign the attendance sheet and data privacy waiver at the registration booth. After you sign the data privacy waiver, then we may share your details to your batchmates.
What are the travel requirements in the Philippines?
For Louisians travelling from abroad, we highly advise you to contact your nearest Philippine Embassy of Philippine Consulate to find out what are the current travel rules and regulations imposed by the Philippines and the country where you are a resident of before booking your flights. If your flight has a stopover or layover, we advise you too, that you research about the travel rules and regulations imposed by that country or region where your flight will have the stopover or layover as this may affect your timely arrival for the SLU Rambakan 2023.
What are the travel requirements in Baguio City?
For up-to-date travel requirements to Baguio City you may go to: https://hdf.baguio.gov.ph
Will attendees be required to wear masks?
As of 30 July 2022, the Baguio City government(https://baguio.gov.ph/content/mandatory-wearing-face-masks-baguio-approved, accessed on 30 July 2022) and the Philippines still require the wearing of face masks in closed and air-conditioned places, and still encourages the usage of face masks in crowded outdoor areas(https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1176664, accessed on 30 July 2022).
For up-to-date COVID-19 monitoring in Baguio City you may go to the following: