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By Marie Gras Rodas (DMC Eximius Writer)

“Jun Lozada made a surprise visit to DMC during the ABS CBN’s Boto Mo Patroller launchin in DMC last March 19. In the picture with Lozada are DMC president, Atty. Alberto P. Concha (center), DMC vice president for External Affairs, Dr. Gerald T. Concha (far left), and DMC vice president for Administration, Atty. Diane Charlette Concha (far right).”

The DMC College Foundation held the Regional Launching and Workshop of Ako Ang Ssimula – Boto Mo I Patrol Mo at the DMC Covered Court last March 19.

The said event started with a lively opening program hosted by DMC students Jherwin Salva, Harold nabor and Katrina Tulang.

The event featured the registration of Boto Mo Student Patrollers from schools in Dipolog such as DMC, Zamboanga del Norte National High School, and the Dipolog Computer System Incorporated.

Another highlight for the day is the Boto Mo I Patrol Mo Workshop conducted by television channel ABS – CBN’s executive producer for the program Pamahaw Espesyal, Mylene Sison.

To give DMC’s own entertainment group the Progeny of Euterpe a hand in entertaining the crowd is the Dimasalang Dance Troupe of Jose Rizal Memorial State University.

“This activity, in partnership with tv giants ABS CBN, is a huge success in terms of bringing about awareness in patrolling our votes in the upcoming elections. Our drive to help the community to be responsive in safeguarding the sanctity of elections is paramount in this event. In behalf of DMC, I would like to thank ABS CBN Northern Mindanao especially their executive producer Sison based in Cagayan for personally coming here in DMC for foresee the activity,” DMC Community Extension Coordinator Pilar Cruz said.

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

“This is not just an honor for the DMC community.  This is for all Dipolognons, for all Zanorteans.”

DMC College Foundation soccer team, DMC Booters, manager Joelito “Toto” Turno proudly proclaimed as he lead his team in a Dipolog City-wide motorcade last Thursday, March 4. The parade is in honor of what Turno stressed as  the “biggest sports feat by an educational institution in Zanorte ever” after the DMC Booters placed second in the Commission on Higher Education National Games held in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Metro Manila last February 22-28.

DMC Booters, with DMC Vice President for Academics, Atty. Albert T. Concha, pose during the CHED National Games wherein DMC placed second to eventual champions West Negros University.

The DMC soccer team, under the mentorship of their coach Reginal Jukes, had their opponents in the 14-team competition eating dust as they held all their elimination round rivals’ scoreless. They beat Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) with the score 7-0; Baguio City 1-0; San Beda of the National Capital Region (former champions) 2-0; before humbling Region 10 representative composed of players from the Bukidnon State University and the Central Mindanao University during the semi-finals 1-0.

“Grabe ang amo kalipay nga amo naabot ang finals. Literally blood, sweat and tears gyud amo gi agi-an sa training ni Coach Jukes, and reaching the championship was all worth it. Maski gamay ra gyud kaayo ang nakaila sa DMC, ang amo kalipay, dili ma explain. Mag sige pa gani sila ug pangotana kung taga asa mi, at least now, kabalo na sila,” DMC Booters team skipper Michael Aubrey Atienza said.

In the championship match against West Negros University of Region 6 wherein DMC lost 1-2, Atienza disclosed that a “dubious call” by the referee assessing DMC for a penalty cost them the game. “Kung wala to gitawagan sa ref, wala unta penalty,” he said.

However, DMC Manager Turno was still beaming with pride after such defeat. “Whoever thought that DMC will beat universities, big-time schools from all over the country? Come to think of it, our boys never did have anybody score against them in the elimination round and even in the semi-finals. Just making it to the championship, and losing via a questionable decision is a big honor for us here in DMC,” he said.

What made the feat sweeter, according to Turno, is the “all-out support” given by the school officials to the team. No less than DMC College Foundation president, Atty. Alberto P. Concha Sr. was there from day one to cheer on the boys. “President Concha was there for us, giving us snacks, ice cream and moral support. It was a huge emotional lift for the players and for us in the staff,” Turno said. During the championship match, DMC Vice President for Academics, Atty. Albert T. Concha Jr.; and DMC Vice President for Administrative Services, Engr. Richard T. Concha also flew to Manila to give their support.

3 DMCians to the Nat’l Team

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), headed by Mari Martinez, recently hired a veteran British football Coach Desmond Bulpin to handle the program and training of the national team in the hope of energizing the sport in the country.

DMC team manager Turno disclosed that Bulpin approached him before the championship match to inform him that three DMC soccer players, namely: team captain Atienza, Niño Ochotorena and John Lloyd Bastasa will be included in the Philippine soccer team.

“I’m very proud to be part of the national team. In behalf of John Lloyd and Niño, magpasalamat gyud ko ug dako sa DMC for giving us the opportunity to show and harness our skills in the field of football. Dili lang kay para sa among kaugalingun ni, kun dili para sa atong school which is now known nation-wide to be a powerhouse in the sport of soccer. We hope that you will continue to support us, and we will strive to make all of you proud,” Atienza said.

Aside from the three, the DMC team is also composed of GR Gleen Acopiado, Jeffrey Arquiza, John Michael Bastasa, Clifford Daypuyat, Johnquinnoel Dequiña, Vincent Gambana, Cyri Icalina, Oliver Manalo, Renando Mantua, Lendon Loi Marcojos, Je-lord Paghasian, Sergio Alexis Pellerin, John Michael Samonte, Russel Veña, Reginald Roel Jukes Jr and Rezziel Villaespin.

By Krizaine Cordero (DMC Eximius Editor-in-Chief) and Robert Michael Buchholz Jr (Eximius SHRIM writer)

“Today marks another milestone for DMC College Foundation!”

This was how DMC College Foundation School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (SHRiM) dean, Atty. Diana Charlette Concha proclaimed after unveiling the first ever SHRIM Days Celebration last February 23-24.

“Events like this play a very important role in conjunction with academics since this is a very effective way for us to continually raise our standards of excellence. Let us wow the world with Filipino talents and skills,” SHRIM Dean Concha said. “I am very proud and happy because DMC is the very first school in Zamboanga del Norte to organize something like this. We have once again blazed a trail in education. Another first for DMC!”

The two-day celebration was highlighted by the search for the Star of the Bar competition during the morning and the Iron Chef DMC contest on the afternoon of the first day; and a Baking and Pastry Seminar on the second day. Students and officials from the Zamboanga del Norte National High School Main campus and the Galas National High School were on hand to witness the celebration as guests.

“Indeed, we have come a long way from the time when we first started the program in 2008. In a very short span of time, I have seen our students grow and evolve into very skilled and talented individuals. And on this day, we showcase those talents and skills to the entire DMC family and our guests from the Zamboanga del Norte from National High School Main and the Galas National High School. I am very positive that in a few years, those talents will not just be shown here in the Philippines, but all over the world,” Dean Concha disclosed.

To kick-off the event, the SHRiM students had a motorcade starting from Plaza Magsaysay going to the school. The program started with SHRIM Dean Concha delivering her Welcome Address. In the morning, seven first year SHRiM students competed in the DMC Star of the Bar 2010. They impressed the judges through their skill and talent in flairing bottles and at the same time mixing of drinks. However, standing out as the cream of the crop is Hannah Nasala, who won the title as Star of the Bar with Mark Jim Ochoterena finishing as the first runner-up. Other contestants are Denmark Rectazo, Anthony Samson, Hazel Villagracia, Bondian Calugcugan and Reynaldo Recentes, Jr.

In the afternoon, second year SHRiM students divided into two groups, team Shamenicious and the Amazing Chefs competed in the Iron Chef DMC. The Amazing Chefs Team composed of Lyndon Recera, Rodrick Asentista, Erly Iren Patagoc and Nikko Alarcon managed to impress the judges more as they were adjudged as the first ever Iron Chef DMC winner. The team Shamenicious was composed of Shammah Berlamino and Mark Loue Buzon.

“This is a great exposure for our SHRiM students. It is also boasting the morale not only for the students but also for the school,” SHRim Faculty Member Raul Alvarez said.

On the second day, a Baking and Pastry Seminar was conducted exclusive for all second year SHRiM students. They were given culinary lessons by Chef Ed Dychauco.

After the seminar, the writers conducted a short interview with Chef Dychauco. Here is an excerpt.

Eximius: How did you discover your passion in cooking?
Chef Dychauco: Its kind of hard to answer that because I probably say it’s inherit in me. While growing up, I always watch my sister (Gloria), who has passed away, way way back in 1989. Prior to that I had been assisting her and probably being a critic in what she does. And then, from then, I saw that I like doing it. I would always say this is a God-given talent. I think I agree that this is a God-given talent because I never went to school for this, I never went to any common school for this. I just had been in the business since ’76, in the Pats and Pans with my sister but being a chef, I just thought I like to eat.

Eximius: When did you discover your passion in cooking?
Chef Dychauco: I think after winning my very first competition in the National Siopao Baking Competition in Manila way back in 1982 or ’83, siyempre, there was this elimination, Regionals in Cebu City where I won and my sister won, we went to Manila for the National competition, which was the RFN National Siopao, Cake and Pastry Baking contest. She won the pastry and I won the cake, student’s division while she for the professional division. We went to Manila for the National Competition. I won the National Competition while she did not win. My mentor did not win. I feel bad. But anyways, that kind of opened the doors for me to get into the business or should I say into this culinary stuff thing. And I thought after winning, I should also know how to bake other stuff or cook other stuff, so aside from being a Siopao King, I thought it would be nice going to other stuff like opening channels for other things and I think I did pretty well in my baking. So others think I’m a pastry chef, everybody thinks I can only bake and decorate cakes, but in reality, I also cook a lot.

Eximius: What is your specialty?
Chef Dychauco: You know, I can always turn an ordinary recipe into something good, depending, of course, on good quality ingredients.

By Robert Michael V. Buchholz Jr

(DMC Eximius writer)

Showing that, indeed, it has the premiere education and training in the field of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management, the DMC College Foundation SHRIM recently held a Bartending Seminar-Workshop, conducted by Jamaican Food and Beverage Training Center based in Cagayan de Oro City.

The seminar was held at the DMC Auditorium and Covered Court last January 27. The seminar, the second time it is held here in DMC, was conducted for all SHRIM first year level students of DMC.

Heading the Jamaican F&B Training Center contingent to DMC is the owner and training director himself, Rey Sumania who brought along with him three of his “most excellent” flairers.

The event is aimed at unleashing the hidden talent of each DMC SHRIM student in “flairing” and to give them knowledge in bartending and flare tending.

The team of expert bartenders brought with them the experience and expertise in the field and imparted such to the students in the one-day seminar.

“With the knowledge and skills they brought and showed to us, the seminar was very successful. It was enlightening to see the career path we, as SHRIM students, are hoping to undertake in the near future through their eyes as they speak before us. Not to mention that their flairers are amazing in flair tending,” first year DMC SHRIM student Krizaine Cordero said.

At the start, a short lecture about bartending was given in the auditorium. Then, a series of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, were given to selected students to give them a taste of “something new”. After that, the students went down to the DMC covered court to practice a simple routine with the help of the trainers which the said students performed in front of their batch mates.

Using wooden bottles and with enough time to practice a routine for their final performance, the students showed their participation by showcasing DMC students’ drive and focus towards quality and perfection as they managed to perform the tricks shown to them by the trainers.

When the main event of the seminar started, the whole crowd was jubilant in excitement when each pair performed on the stage of the auditorium.

“It is a fun experience! Being exposed to all the activities that helped me improve myself, the mixing, flaring and specially the tasting is a memorable one. I am looking forward to a next one,” Jocer Pet Regencia of  SHRIM Marriott said.

Another student, Marian Grace dela Cruz of SHRIM Hilton quipped, “before, I had a hard time flaring because I only know a little bit about it. But after the seminar, I realized that it is not that hard and terrifying at all. This event proved to me that all of us, SHRIM students should not be afraid of flaring. As they say, if you have it, then flaunt it!”

After the exhibition of each pair, the training team also showed their skills in flaring. The mob was so happy to see the expertise of the training team hoping to have the same skills in the future.

Jamaican F&B Training Center training director Sumania, in his closing message, expressed his gratitude and thanks for the full cooperation of the students in the one-day activity. He said, “I love the outcome of this event, the students learned something. I saw happy faces. I just hope that next year, we will see each other again or this coming August for the Kumbira 2010. See you there! We are also proud to say that maybe we will also conduct a Barista workshop here.”

“Water is life.”

Rotary Club (RC) of Dipolog President Edna “Beng” Capili-Chan recently made such pronouncement in highlighting the RC Dipolog’s recent project which would benefit over 300 households in two mountain villages in Zamboanga del Norte.

The beneficiary communities will have access to clean, potable water as the Rotary Club of Dipolog City and the USAID funded-Alliance for Mindanao Off-grid Renewable Energy (AMORE) Program launch the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project on January 29 at the Provincial Capitol grounds in Dipolog City.

Community-based water systems are to be constructed each in Barangay San Antonio in the municipality of Sergio Osme?a and Barangay Panampalay in Roxas.

“The provision of safe and potable water is among the key concerns and theme of many Rotary projects worldwide. It is therefore with great pride that our Rotary Club here in Dipolog will implement this water project in collaboration with Rotary International, USAID and local government units,” Beng Chan said. “We believe that this project will have a deep and meaningful impact to the beneficiary communities.”

Among those expected to grace the groundbreaking ceremony are Zanorte Governor Rolando E. Yebes, representatives from the USAID and the AMORE Program, and Dipolog Rotary officials headed by their President Edna Chan.

Falling under the broader USAID-Rotary International Water Alliance Program, the WASH project not only promises to bring safe, potable water from the mountain source down to the communities at least 100 meters below through the construction of a water system, but aims to educate community members on proper sanitation and hygiene as well. The WASH project engages the community’s active participation in the community-based water system’s operation and maintenance for long-term sustainability and impact.

AMORE is a rural electrification program that since 2002 has energized over 14,000 households in over 400 barangays in rural Mindanao using renewable energy sources such as solar and microhydro. And as demonstration of high-value social application of renewable energy technology, the AMORE Program has also constructed potable water systems. To date, ten potable water systems have been constructed benefiting over 5,000 households across Mindanao.

Presently, barangay residents have to endure long hours of walk to the low-lying barangay centers where water access points are located to fetch water. Sourced from the pristine mountains that nestle the barangays, water passes through rundown pipes from an old uncompleted water system in the case of Barangay San Antonio, and from low-volume, low-lying intermittent springs in the case of Barangay Panampalay. While most residents do not really complain about the lack of more accessible water source having known no other way, some community members admit to falling ill with diarrhea and stomach pains, albeit, not really recognizing that such may have been caused by infected water.

The municipalities of Roxas and Sergio Osme?a are two municipalities in Zamboanga del Norte considered “waterless,” having less than 50 percent of households with reliable access to clean, potable water. The Rotary Club of Dipolog and the AMORE Program hope that the WASH project to be piloted in barangays in these municipalities could be replicated and benefit thousands more households in the province.

The Philippines is one of the three pilot countries for the USAID-RI Water Alliance, the others being Ghana and the Dominican Republic.

The Rotary Club of Dipolog, formally organized on Dec. 6, 1950 by the Rotary Clubs of Zamboanga and Dumaguete, has a long list of activities and programs to act out its selfless motto of “service above self.” Aside from physical projects such as the current WASH Project and others such as its skating rink project at the Plaza Magsaysay which won the RC of Dipolog the Significant Achievement Award in the late 70s, the Children’s Playground Equipment at the Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School, and most recently the renovation of the computer laboratory for future computer education in the Upper Dicayas Integrated School (UDIS) on July 6 of last year; the club also boasts of service projects including the Share–A–Book Program where the club gathered more than 15 tons of books from Rotary Clubs in the United States of America and Australia and distribute such to 20 barangay elementary  and secondary schools in the city of Dipolog and some barangays in the province, the Share-A-Skill Program, and the most recent service program of “Bringing Information Technology (I.T.) Literacy” to UDIS last year. The club also features the Rotary Exchange Program, which has a history of hosting students from Japan, Australia, Canada, Mexico and the US and sending Dipolognon students as ambassadors of goodwill to countries as far as Australia, Japan, Canada and the US. In fact, to attest to such program are three former exchange students hosted by RC Dipolog and who are now active Rotarians – Atty. Albert T. Concha Jr, Engr Richard “Mao” Concha, and Dr. Gerald “Gerry” Concha. Another program beneficiary was former Australian exchange student and now active Rotarian Alan Terret, whom the club hosted in 1972 and has been coming back to Dipolog almost every year to help the club with its numerous projects, one of which is the Share-a-Book Program.

Another project of the club is the Rotary youth activity done every September of each year. It is an intensive training program for community youth leaders.  Young people from different high schools in the city are chosen for their leadership potentials, to attend an all-expenses-paid training to learn leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice

Officially adopted by the Rotary Club of Dipolog since 1981 during the time of then-president Atty. Alberto P. Concha Sr., this youth activity features top high school students in the city and will allow them to step into the shoes of provincial government officials for one week every September since 1981.

“This annual activity is one of the most significant programs of the Rotary service as students will act as public servants from governor down to board members to provincial government office officials. The impact spreads further as the program influences other young people. This program clearly demonstrates the Rotary’s respect and concern for our youth,” Rotarian, Engr. Richard Concha said. (with additional report from Tyrone Jay V. Samson)

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

The 33-year-old Rizal Rural Bank (RBR) Incorporated recently unveiled its newly built, seven-storey state-of-the-art building – the new RBR Corporate Center located at Rizal Avenue, Dipolog City.

The official opening of the said building was held last January 8 in front of RBR officials headed by its chief executive officer, Atty. Alberto P. Concha; former Dipolog City Mayor Roberto Uy; Vice Mayor Senen Angeles; and Zamboanga del Norte provincial tourism officer, Atty. Ivan Patrick Ang. Also present during the opening were officiating priests Father Beltran Patangan and Father Cuaton; and other guests including PNB manager, Dr. Cesar Bala.

“Looking back in 1977, with only meager resources but driven with the zealous desire to advance development and promote progress in the countryside, I courageously built my first branch in Mapang with a firm faith on our God Almighty. And with unwavering faith, by offering the best services through the time-honored practice of professionalism, fairness, dynamism, prudence and reliability, it is with great pride to have built a sturdy and tall edifice to show our eagerness to be a significant partner in the building of a strong Republic starting from the grassroots – empowering our farmers, overseas foreign workers, teachers and other small to medium entrepreneurs. Like a tiger, we will fiercely growl with prosperity and abundance for the Filipino people,” RBR chair, Atty. Concha said.

Guided by its vision “to gain leadership in the rural banking sector, providing superior and responsive products and services to uplift the lives of the Filipino people,” the bank dubbed as “Ang Bangko Nga Kasaligan, Para Sa Tanan” and is originally located in Mapang, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte as head office, has produced four established branches in Dipolog City, Polanco, Sindangan, and Calamba, Misamis Occidental.

“RBR in its 33 glorious years has been true and has never wavered in its vision and mission to be the most respected financial institution in the countryside and to achieve the goal of poverty alleviation and reduction in our community. With the help of our beloved members of RBR family, we can make things happen, we can make a real difference in the lives of our borrowers and depositors and in return our lives as well! This edifice are not stonewalls but a symbol of our stability, and our ever increasing desire to be at top in the business of banking,” RBR assistant vice president for Marketing, Dr. Gerald Concha, said.

The RBR was established in August 29, 1975 with eleven (11) entrepreneurs as incorporators and is duly authorized by BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS (BSP) and a member of PHILIPPINE DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (PDIC). It commenced its operation on January 17, 1977. The Program Components of Rural Bank of Rizal (ZN), Inc. then was Training, Savings Mobilization, Credit Services, Insurance and others.

RBR was honored with an award by the Landbank of the Philippines as Most Outstanding Rural Bank in Region IX FOR 2002 & 2003. aside from that, the RBR is also a Philippine Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC) awardee in 2003. It is a member of various banking organizations including the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), Rural Banker’s Association of the Philippines, Rural Banker’s Federation of Zanorte, Southwestern Mindanao Confederation of Rural Bankers, Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc., and the Dipolog City Bankers Club.

Recognizing that microfinance is one if not the most effective tool in empowering the low-income entrepreneurs to improve the quality of their lives, RBR opened its doors to micro-financing in 1998 in addition its traditional banking operations.

Among its new products for this year, the RBR is offering a “Pabahay Loan” which features a chance to purchase a house and/or lot or construction, renovation or repair of residential house and lot. Another offering is the “Kotse Loan” which features an acquisition of vehicles for personal use, car repair or upgrade with accepted models 2005-2010 and with your car as collateral. There is also the “Negosyo Loan” featuring Market-Stall-Owner Loans, Stall Business Loan or Retailer’s Loan, and Cart Loan; the “OFW Allotment & Seaman’s Loan” for families with a family member working abroad and receiving an allotment of at least P15,000.00 per month; “Back-to-back Loan”; “Farmer’s Loan” featuring Palay Production Loan, Farm Equipment Loan, and Sa-op Loan; and “Jewelry Loan”.

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

Putting the DMC College Foundation banner high in the field of sports, DMC teams in football, badminton and lawn tennis garnered the school recognition in the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Games held in Zamboanga City last December 16-22.

Reinforcing its hold as the regions number one in football, the DMC Lifesavers’ Booters team recently bludgeoned its opposition winning the championship match against the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) with the score of 2-1. the said championship match pitted the Private Schools Athletics Association (PRISAA) champion DMC against the State College and Universities Athletics Association (SCUAA) champion WMSU.

To get to the cross over championship, DMC humbled the Pagadian PRISAA 4-0 in the PRISAA finals after hammering the Basilan PRISAA 12-0 in the semifinals.

The DMC team, under the mentorship of Coach Reginald Jukes, is composed of GR Gleen Acopiado, Jeffrey Arquiza, Michael Aubrey Atienza, John Lloyd Bastasa, John Michael Bastasa, Clifford Daypuyat, Johnquinnoel Dequiña, Vincent Gambana, Cyri Icalina, Oliver Manalo, Renando Mantua, Lendon Loi Marcojos, Niño Ochotorena, Je-lord Paghasian, Sergio Alexis Pellerin, John Michael Samonte, Russel Veña, and Rezziel Villaespin. Accompanying them are the DMC coaching staff of Head Coach Jukes, Assistant Coach Joseph Fiel and Sports Coordinator Joelito Turno.

Also giving DMC another regional champion is the DMC women’s team of badminton under Coach Ronald Enero. The DMC men’s team of badminton, on the other hand, is not so fortunate as it succumb to Ateneo de Zamboanga in the championship match finishing second place.

Finally, the DMC Lawn Tennis team under Coach Dexter Abria also lorded the CHED Regional games competition as it defeated WMSU in the men’s championship.

The aforementioned DMC Booters, badminton team for women and the lawn tennis team of men will represent region 12 – Eastern Mindanao in the CHED National Games 2010 to be held in Pasay City in Manila on February 20-28 this year.

“With such a positive result here, I hope that we can do the same during the national games. I’m very proud of the DMC athletes. Congratulations to all of you. The hard work you’ve put forth in practice have definitely paid off. With the school’s support, I hope that you will continue to strive for excellence in your respective fields,” Turno said.

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

To commemorate the true meaning of Christmas, the DMC College Foundation through its Student Affairs and Alumni Services (SAAS) and the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) departments held a Care and Share Program for pupils in the San Antonio Elementary School in Barangay San Antonio in Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte last December 13.

“DMC SUV volunteers took time to talk to the children during their Care and Share Program.”

More than 200 pupils were the beneficiaries of the said Care and Share Program which include gift-giving; distribution of school supplies such as pad of papers, pencils and pens; distribution of rice to the parents; and food for snacks. Aside from that, SUV student volunteers also took time to talk to the children to relate to them and give advices.

“It is very satisfying and gratifying to see not only the young pupils who benefited such program, but also watching the DMC students doing such a very admirable charity work. In behalf of the SAAS, I would like to express my gratitude to the student volunteers who took time to be with the children of San Antonio,” DMC Student Affairs Coordinator Cherrie Rose Sagario said.

“DMC pose with the children during their visit to San Antonio, Katipunan last week.”

Among the students who attended the program are the DMC SAAS United Volunteers (SUV) Shammah Belarmino,. Froaih Sale, Desianne Lee, Carlo Recamara, John Woo, Alvin Meraveles, Jovan Ni Macadangdang, Femril Gudmalin, May Gumolon, Joviemae Tampon, Erly Patagoc, Cris Olasiman, Harold Nabor, Yoyevie Carpitanos, Annalou Bala, May Joy Odantabao, Ery Jean Mangubat, Shielden Gallemit, and Katrina Grace Gurdiel. Members of the DMC Yearbook, Eximius, staff such as Trizia Glae Tubungbanua, Donnabel Patangan, Robert Buccholz and Krizaine Cordero were also there.

The CWTS students who lent their support to the program include Romey Clark Amante, Peter Alegarbes, Raymond Almonte, Hazel Anadeo, Fitz Sheena Ann Aranas, Envie Rakel Berago, Kit Vincent Bulao, Daizel Mae Caducoy, Elaine Ego-ogan, Deborah Faith Ehidio, Kristoffer Gadon, Mhay Gomolon, Nezel Jumuad, Ivory Mae Legados, Gerald Llorente, Joshua Maligro, Ma. Jendreska Maligro, Marie Jyrill Murro, Sydfrey Navoa, Tessabel Kris Padogdog, Ledna Simona, Ronel Yap, Ralph Yntig, and Jemariz Zamoras.

“DMC SUV distributes rice to parents of children in San Antonio, Katipunan during the Care and Share Program.”

The students were accompanied in this event by Ms. Sagario, Community Extension Services Coordinator Pilar Cruz, Alumni Coordinator Tyrone Jay Samson and Assistant Vice President for External Affairs Randy Iniego.

Meanwhile, the DMC College Foundation in partnership with the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) and the ABS CBN television company conducted a bloodletting activity at the DMC Covered Court last December 12.

A total of 38 students donated their blood to the blood supply of PNRC.

“We are very glad to assist in any way we can for such a life-changing endeavor. My heartfelt thanks to those who donated,” DMC Emergency and National Service Training Program Coordinator Jeffrey Laput said.

By Donnabel Patangan (Eximius Features Editor)

The National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountant (NF JPIA) conducted a Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) orientation for affiliation in DMC College Foundation last December 5.

Seven students from the DMC College of Accountancy including Jess Patangan, Anchari Clay Reboyun (Local President), DC Dougphar Secretaria, Anjo Dale Singguello,Aiza Ello, Jessa Jolane Tulang and Princess Suma-oy participated in the orientation.

The students were supervised by DMC College of Accountancy Dean Aileen de Guzman, CPA and Business Management and Education (BME) Coordinator Marites G. Refugio.

The said orientation was conducted by the JPIA Regional and Local Officers of the Saint Vincent College and Western Mindanao Council. The activity’s main purpose is for the DMC BME to be organized and instill awareness with regard the By-Laws and Constitution  and their guidelines in the selection of officers and other activities.

Also, to become one of the eight schools in the Province of  Zamboanga del Norte.