Universities and Colleges are key drivers of economic, social, and cultural progress in cities. They attract talent, inspire innovation, and serve as anchor institutions that shape the communities around them. Aseana City is set to welcome one such institution into its fold — the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). 

World-Class Educational Institution in Aseana City 

De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde has chosen Aseana City as its future home for its School of Environment and Design and the School of Management and Information Technology (SMIT) – Analytics, Computing, and Infotech (ACI) Cluster.  

Designed by renowned architect Ed Calma, the Delfin J. Wenceslao Jr. campus will feature state-of-the-art learning areas, lounges, and green spaces woven seamlessly into its architecture, a continuation of the innovative approach that has made Benilde’s Design and Arts Campus in Taft, Manila an international benchmark. Strategically located, the new campus is just a 14-minute LRT ride from Taft, ensuring connectivity while creating a distinct academic hub in Aseana. 

The addition of Benilde’s campus strengthens Aseana City’s vision of a “15-minute city,” where daily essentials including work, home, school, healthcare, and recreation are all within easy reach. Residents and professionals in and around the estate will soon have a premier higher education hub at their doorstep, complementing existing institutions such as Nord Anglia International School Manila and Junior Starters School. With Benilde, Aseana’s educational ecosystem will extend to tertiary programs, completing the community’s academic offering. 

Benefits to the IT-BPM Industry and Local Talent Pool 

The establishment of a Benilde campus carries particular significance for the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry. Talent availability remains the industry’s lifeblood, and proximity to a reputable academic institution ensures a sustainable talent pipeline. 

The new campus will cultivate graduates in creative, technical, and design fields — disciplines that increasingly overlap with the evolving needs of the IT-BPM sector. Beyond producing talent, the campus creates opportunities for academe-industry partnerships within Aseana itself. Companies can collaborate with Benilde through internships, recruitment programs, and joint initiatives that align curricula with real-world skill requirements. 

Industry groups such as the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) have long advocated for such linkages, recognizing that meaningful collaboration between schools and businesses is key to maintaining the country’s competitive edge in the global outsourcing arena. The presence of Benilde in Aseana City directly advances this goal. 

Business and Education Grow Hand in Hand  

The Delfin Wenceslao Jr. Campus of DLS-CSB is a catalyst for economic and social growth in Aseana City. By bringing high-quality education closer to where people live and work, the campus strengthens the community’s talent base and provides companies with new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. 

As Aseana City continues its holistic development as a leading mixed-use district, the integration of a premier college campus exemplifies its role as a future-ready community where business and education grow hand in hand. 

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