Fr. Bernardo Perez was the rector when democracy was restored until the close of the millennium. It was during this stage, in 1989, that student enrolment first breached the 6,000 mark. The accountancy program surged in national prominence as its licensure exam rating consistently exceeded the national average by a wide margin. San Beda had 26 graduates who landed in the top twenty during this period; with another 18 by 2015. Two earned first place honors – Johnny Ang in 2002 and Manuel Buensuceso, Jr. in 2012.
To meet the demands of a growing population and to cater to the increasing academic needs of quality education, St. Maur’s Hall, a three-story building, was constructed in 1995 in the junior football field. It currently houses the Arts and Sciences Library, Science Laboratories, Law Library, the clinic, and classrooms. A new Board Room was provided, adjacent to the Rector’s Office at St. Bede Hall.
To respond to the increased use of information technology, the College opened computer laboratories equipped with network facilities. Classrooms have been equipped with air conditioners since 1998.
In 1999, San Beda and the Paul VI Institute of Liturgy (PIL) in Malaybalay, Bukidnon headed by Fr. Anscar Chupungco, then rector magnificus of the Pontifical Athaneum of San’t Anselmo, arranged for the conduct of courses that would lead to the degree Master of Arts in Liturgy. Preparations for a Master in Business Administration degree were also started.
(Source: https://www.sanbeda.edu.ph/post/76/history-of-san-beda)
