DMC booters reach quarters in 16th UniGames

November 9th, 2011 | By DMC

Proving to the Filipino football community that its clear-cut, topnotch football program is among the best in the country, the DMC College Foundation finished, yet again, among the top eight in the recently-concluded 16^th UniGames organized and held by the Philippine Sports Commission in Roxas City from October 23 to 29.

The DMC football team has now reached the quarterfinals in each of the past three UniGames football staging. The tournament this year has lured 16 total schools from all over the country.

Bracketed in Group A with the Ateneo de Manila, the University of the Philippines (UP) and the University of San Carlos (USC) of Cebu, the DMC football team finished the elimination round with two wins and one loss.

On its first game on October 23, the DMC team lost to USC 0-2. Facing elimination after the opening day loss, the team would then face and overcome Ateneo on the next day with the score of 2-1. On October 26, DMC would beat UP 3-0 to book a trip to the quarters against Bracket C’s number two team, the Dela Salle University (DLSU).

In the quarters against eventual champions DLSU, the DMC squad would bow out of the tournament with a 1-2 loss. The DMC team played in that game minus three vital cogs as midfielder Russel Vena, wingman John Miachael Samonte and defender Nino Ochotorena were all unable to play because of two yellow cards accumulated in their previous games. Two yellow cards is equivalent to a red card, which automatically suspends a player from playing in his next game.

“Considering that we lost for only a goal against the champion team DLSU speaks a lot for our team. Although we cannot be sure of a different outcome had our best midfielder (Vena), our most valuable wingman (Samonte) and best defender (Ochotorena) were able to play, we are sure to have been better equipped had they played,” DMC Sports Coordinator Joelito “Toto” Turno said.

The DMC team, coached by Reginald Jukes, is composed of Ochotorena, Vena, Samonte, Allain Jay Gumela, Alden Vergara, Renando Mantua Jr., Lendon Loi Marcojos, John Lloyd Bastasa, Bryan Gumela, GR Gleen Acopiado, Ressiel Villaespin, Cyrie Icalina, Jeffrey Arquiza, RV Spark Espanola, Mark Lumbay, Aladin Adaro, Axil Van Alferez and Ian Bacara.

RP’s 2010 Top Criminologist is new DMC dean

November 9th, 2011 | By DMC

By Angel May Magaway and Frietchie Mae Ocupe (Eximius writers)

“Changes for the better will happen.”

This is the bold guarantee made by new DMC College Foundation Criminology Department Dean Jiemar A. Arabani in an interview recently with regard the fast-rising course offered by the said school.

Arabani, adjudged as the most Outstanding Criminologist in 2010, is the newest addition to the roster of professionally competent deans of DMC. He now heads the competent and qualified teaching staff of the DMC Criminology department which includes Van Ryan Alipoyo and Reynante Salvaña.

“Before I came, we already have the benefit of competent, experienced and enthusiastic faculty members who will be handling major subjects for our criminology students. With my guidance, I am optimistic that we will attract and encourage more students to enroll,” Arabani said.

On top of that, he has also released new orders for the Criminology Department that will further develop the department. Among these are for the students to attend religiously, punctually and obediently every meeting or gatherings, and Wednesday formations. He is also pushing for a more active set of students in terms of participation in any activities of the college and of this institution.

According to Arabani, one of the main “selling points” for his transfer here in DMC is the “clear-cut support and obvious educational development-conscious stance of the DMC institution.” He said that, “I can personally see the support and interest in developing the program from the higher administration. However, I can feel that the administration’s concern is in need of time management, strategies in relation to the compliance of the standard requirements from the CHED Office particularly the necessary tools and equipment that are useful in the crime laboratory.”

He further stated that he is pushing for such “changes” and development in the facilities of DMC Criminology and that he is confident that DMC, a school known for its topnotch facilities in nursing, information technology, and hotel and restaurant management, will give in to his appeal.

As for the future enrollees and transferees, he has given his word that he will do the best that he can in giving them the concern, encouragement and motivation for them to be successful graduates and future employees in the related offices and agencies as law enforcers and professional practitioners.

In just a short period of time the dean of criminology has already expressed how proud he is of the school of Criminology because, this early, it is relatively competitive with other schools in terms of facilities, faculty, programs and curriculum based on CHED standards. “I do believe that this department is far better than other criminology schools in terms of program and development in the city and we are still improving. In fact, we have a long ways to go before we can say that we are satisfied with our quality.” says Mr. Arabani.

Gauging the set of teachers under him and their quality of teaching he said, “I truly believe that the current faculty members are highly competent in handling professional subjects due to their expertise in subject matters they handle, the numerous trainings we’ve sent them, personal experiences and academic preparations. And I guarantee to all, we will produce competitive and successful graduates.”

Asked how he will see the department 10 years from now, Arabani said that with the full-support of the administration and appropriate management, approach and strategies, the department will grow in terms of facilities, equipment and population.

“More and more successful and competent graduates will be produced by our department 10 years from now….. and beyond,” he said.

Esparaguerra boosts DMC’s SBA

November 9th, 2011 | By DMC

Dr. Edgar Esparaguera, CPA

The DMC College Foundation‘s School of Business and Accountancy (SBA) has intensified its campaign to boost efficiency and effectiveness of their highly standardized education what with the entry of its new prominent dean of the SBA, Dr. Edgar Esparaguera, accredited CPA.

Esparaguera officially began his tenure as the Dean of the School of Business of DMC College Foundation since this First Semester of School Year 2011-2012.

Among his many accolades he brings to the school, the most sparkling of which is the fact that  he is the only Accredited CPA/dean in the whole of Region 9.

Needless to say, such distinction for the dean is clearly advantageous for the students, specifically the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing and also Accountancy students.

“They will be molded to a great extent to become ideal Business Managers and accountants someday. We will strive hard for the institution to acquire higher probability to achieve the very first CPA Board Exam Passers starting from these BSA pioneers,” Esparaguerra said.

On hand to aid Dr. Esparaguerra in ensuring quality education are competent instructors such as Nessan Jane Sellote – BSBA from the University of the Philippine in Dilliman, United States-trained Marketing Expert Raul Nocete and Filmark Bao – CPA.

“With the DMC management’s full support, we are making sure that our faculty are given ample seminars, conferences and conventions for them to be updated with present standards and changes in the current local, national and even international business conditions,” Esparaguerra added.

The new SBA dean also boasted “evident make-over” with regard the department’s effectiveness compared to the previous existence of said department. “This is evident through the increased number of new enrollees (SBA first year students),” he said.

According to the DMC SBA dean, this trend of increase in enrollees will continue especially with the DMC administration giving him “all-out” support in giving quality education to the students.

“It is wise for the institution to follow Total Customer Satisfaction through fulfilling the demands of the students which are quality education, better facilities and enough motivation from the teachers. This will ultimately result to the betterment of their future,” Esparaguerra disclosed.

As of this time, Dr. Esparaguerra is currently conducting a “free coaching” class for Basic Accounting for freshmen, sophomore and junior BSA students. For the next year, Esparaguerra disclosed that he would also be conducting a review for future BSA graduating students to refresh them just in time for the board exams.

Moreover, Esparaguerra also revealed his plan to open more business-related courses such as the HR Development Management, Operations Management, among others. This early, he is even amenable to hire more “quality educators to provide excellent education in accounting and business.” This means that the school will soon look for more accredited Accounting Teachers “highly qualified teachers” in the field of Business.

Personally, Dr. Edgar plans to guide the current crop of BSA first year students until they graduate and he plans to keep on teaching until such time he can guide, with his full support and under his supervision, a Top Ten CPA Board Exam Passer from DMC.

DMC partners with Techfactors, Inc. for IT-based education in Region IX

October 6th, 2011 | By DMC

By Tyrone Samson

The DMC-College Foundation, a pioneering paramedical educational institution and recognized
trailblazer in technology education in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, signed a three-year
contract with the Philippines’ leading e-learning courseware provider, TechFactors Inc. (TFI) on
April 16, 2011.

With this agreement, the DMC-College Foundation, a Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) Center of Development in IT Education in the Philippines, now integrates the TFI
TekHigh and ICT tertiary interactive courseware products into the school’s teaching system.

The contract signing was led by TFI Chief Technology Officer Armando R. Codera and Dr.
Gerald Tan Concha (VP-Students, External Affairs, and Linkages; Dean, College of Computer
Studies) who represented DMC-College President, Atty. Alberto P. Concha.

The signing was witnessed by Emma M. Pandaan (DMC Manila Office Liaison Officer), Dr.
Jaime D.L. Caro (TFI Chief Academic Officer), and Ermeh Lyn Bacas (TFI Regional Business
Manager). The contract paves the way for the adoption of quality information technology-based
education in Dipolog and the rest of the region, with TFI expanding into Ozamis City in
neighboring Misamis Occidental.

“(From left to right) Dr. Jaime Caro, Mr. Armando Codera, Dr. Gerald Tan Concha, and Ms.
Emma M. Pandaan take a pose during the contract signing between DMC and the Philippines’
leading e-learning courseware provider, TechFactors Inc. (TFI) last April 16.”

DMC closes 1st Alumni tourney

October 6th, 2011 | By DMC

By Tyrone Samson

To incite a more passionate alumni association, the DMC College Foundation Alumni Affairs
Office held the very first ever DMC Alumni Basketball Tournament which began playing games
on February of this year.

The tournament, which drew 11 participating teams, culminated with the Team China wresting
the crown from the A Team Alumni in game 2 of their best of three championship series. Placing
third was the guest team from the, Andres Bonifacio College (ABC) Law School team after it
bounced off the Concha Construction Company (CCC) Builders in their fight for third match.

The championship match was graced by DMC vice president for Administrative Services, Engr.
Richard “Mao” Concha.

The tournament is sponsored by ZamboMetal Compnay and Colt 45. Minor sponsors include
Cherubims Bakeshop of Sean Acaylar, Reytons of Rey Ponce, Dr. Maria Grace Gurdiel and

Family, Atty. Arturo Nunag and Family, Carvin Marabulas and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Owen and
Bonnie Soledad and Family and Hot FM.

The champions, Team China is composed of Kerby Uy, Richard Uy, Elson Uy, Kelly Lim, Toya
Sy, Pinpin Uy, Steven Lim, Kenny Ong, Dave Uy, Efren Albios, Raymond Yu, Tiny Erro,
Harrison Young, Jomar Asignar and Shoti Quimbo.

First runner up A Team Alumni is composed of Boris Guy Icao, Winston Simborio, Roy
Sanchez, Jobanie Montilla, Jay Magsanay, Joey Cuenca, Elvan Kenneth Geromo, Mark Phillip
Amores, Jegar Vance Salaveria, Alrey Icao, Roland Matias, Necomedes Ello and Genesis Eric
Retes.

Tournament organizer, DMC Alumni Affairs Coordinator Tyrone Jay V. Samson disclosed that
the event is made to strengthen the school’s alumni and encourage even more alumni to attend in
future alumni tournaments.

“Considering the fact that basketball, despite the Azkals’ craze, is still undoubtedly the number
one sport in the country, we are using the game to enliven our alumni association. We are
hopeful that through such an event, we can tap into the DMCian spirit of each alumni in time for
the proposed Alumni Homecoming in December this year,” Samson said.

Samson also related that aside from basketball, the DMC Alumni Affairs office is also
contemplating on holding a football tournament for men and also volleyball and softball
tournaments for women alumni.