Student Body Organization
The Student Body Organization (SBO) of SCMBT serves as the official governing council and representative voice of the entire student community. It acts as the primary bridge between the student populace and the institution’s administration, working to promote student welfare, foster leadership, and build an engaging campus environment.
The Starboard
The Starboard, the official student publication of Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc., is dedicated to informing, inspiring, and giving voice to the student community through responsible and meaningful journalism. Guided by its motto, “Sailing Towards Accuracy, Steering Towards the Path of Candor, with Undying Waves of Passion,” it upholds truth, integrity, and journalistic excellence while empowering student journalists to tell stories that matter.
SCMBT Sports Club
The SCMBT Sports Club is the official student-led athletic organization of Southwestern College of Maritime, Business & Technology Inc. in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Operating under the Student Affairs Office, it serves as the hub for physical fitness, varsity sports development, and campus recreational events across the institution's maritime, business, and secondary education programs.
Southwestern Crew of Cadets
The Southwestern Crew of Cadets is the student leadership and discipline body representing maritime and allied program cadets. Grounded in maritime traditions, the organization develops future seafarers through rigorous leadership training, regimented discipline, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
Faro Hispánico
Faro Hispánico is the official student organization dedicated to the promotion of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures at Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology (SCMBT).
SIKLAB
The SIKLAB operates under the Guidance Office with a strong advocacy for mental health, emotional well-being, peer support, and the creation of an inclusive, supportive campus environment. The organization serves as a partner to the Guidance Office in planning, organizing, and assisting with mental health-related events, seminars, meetings, symposiums, and other student wellness activities conducted by SCMBT.
South Anchor Band
The South Anchor Band is the official musical ensemble and marching band of the Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology, Inc. (SCMBT). Combining military precision with musical excellence, the band serves as a pride of the institution, showcasing discipline, rhythm, and camaraderie during major campus events, community parades, and inter-school competitions.