By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

The Katipunan local government unit, under the stewardship of Mayor Chris Eguia and in partnership with the DMC College Foundation’s College of Nursing, recently spearheaded a medical outreach program in Barangay San Antonio in Katipunan.

DMC Community Extension Services coordinator Pilar Cruz disclosed that the school annually conducts medical outreach as one of its main programs. The program is geared towards helping people in the community by giving free medical services such as free consultation and distribution of medicines that would alleviate condition of those who are ailing.

With this program, those who are in remote barangays, such as San Antonio, who have no access to a nearby hospital can now lessen their expenses in going to and from doctors in clinics for check-ups.

The DMC team is composed of four medical doctors; namely, Dr. Eduardo Lowayon, Dr. Daryll Quiachon, Dr. Tely Laurente and Dr. Jidda Chan. Accompanying them are students of the BSN IV Night Class under  clinical instructors Georgie Jumalon, Redemtor Saavedra and Benjie Mananzan. Also present was BSN Community Extension Director Jo-Ann Borbon who is the one who coordinated with the doctors for the said activity.

Moreover, also lending their free service to the same community is the Philippine Army medical team. The soldiers provided free dental and circumcision services to the barangay. Other representatives of offices from Katipunan were also there like municipal health officer Dr. Peter Stephen Samonte, the Department of Agriculture, MSWDO, the Mayor’s Office, among others.

“It was like a one-stop shop, residents of Barangay San Antonio residents were able to transact all their business in one day with different offices as well as took advantage of the free medical services which came to their community,” Cruz said. “San Antonio is a partner community of DMC and the school has been servicing the barangay for some time now. We have been focusing all our extension programs and services to the area.”

San Antonio Barangay Chairman Gervacio Jaictin, together with kagawads, were very thankful to the team. “We feel very lucky that DMC chose their barangay to be a beneficiary of their program,” Jaictin said.

San Antonio is a coastal and interior barangay which is always affected by bad weather. The community’s main source of livelihood is fishing and if the weather is not good, most of the people in the area do not have an income. The barangay also experiences flood from time to time.
In his brief talk with his constituents and the visitors, Mayor Eguia expressed his gratitude to the people involved in the outreach program. He said that with their call for help, many people actually came and answered such prayer.

“This is a great win-win program for the College of Nursing. Aside from the fact that our students are getting the necessary experience in medical service, we are also giving the people in San Antonio something to smile about, and finally, we have also got the opportunity to work with great people in the municipal government of Katipunan and the Philippine Army,” DMC BSN dean, Dr. Ma. Grace Gurdiel said.

“Mayor Eguia of Katipunan (in red cap), talks with DMC College Foundation medical team headed by Dr. Laurente (seated) in the recently concluded medical outreach program in Barangay San Antonio.”

“Residents of San Antonio flock the covered court in their barangay to avail of the free consultation and medicines in the medical outreach program of Katipunan LGU, DMC College Foundation and the Philippine Army.”

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

“It’s all about setting goals and having motivation towards attaining it. One example of being motivated, I sent my son to Malaysia, when he came back he had no job. I gave out 200 papers asking for a job for my son. He had 197 rejections before he had three offers for a job.”

This is the gist of the motivational speech Dr. Allan Terret gave when he talked in front of fourth year nursing students of the DMC College Foundation last September 8. Dr. Terret was introduced to the audience by no less than DMC president, Atty. Alberto P Concha Sr.

An Australian who married a lady from Salug named Eve Caboverde in 1976, Dr. Terret is a professor at RMIT University, which is considered as one of the top 100 universities in the world. He came from a poor family who overcame such and went on to become a neurologist and orthopedics. He was a Rotary exchange student to the Saint Vincent’s College in 1970 when he met his wife.

According to Eve, they met at the SVC library. “I was working there, with my teaching degree, and we met and became friends. In 1975 he left the Philippines, and soon after I followed to start teaching in Australia,” she added.

They were married in 1976 and bore two children; Adam (29 years old) and Robert (26 years old).

“These days, me and Allan travel all around the world, and my plan is to come back to see my family,” Eve said. The couple has been to 39 countries already with Dr. Terret giving motivational speeches to schools in cities they visited.

During his talk with DMC nursing students, Dr. Terret talked about setting goals. He said that goals can either be short term, leading term or long term. He also put emphasis on the word “DREAMS” putting a meaning for every word on it. D for determination. R for repetition .E for ethics. A for associating with people. M for motivation. S for smile.

“I remember somebody saying that our goal is just a dream with a date. You can change the date, but you don’t ever change your dreams,” Dr. Terret said. “Opportunities happen all the time but most people don’t try over opportunities nor recognize them. You must learn to capitalize and seize opportunities.”

With such a world-renowned speaker, BSN dean Dr. Ma. Grace Gurdiel expressed her elation at such opportunity to motivate nursing students. “I was very excited to have my students listen to such a classy, well-traveled and experienced individual such as Dr. Terret. I hope that the students will actually take his words to heart and start going after their dreams of becoming registered nurses in the future. In behalf of the DMC family, I give my heartfelt thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Terret for the time they spent with us.” (with additional facts by Eximius editor-in-chief Krizaine Cordero)

“Dr. Terret talks with nursing students of DMC College Foundation in the covered court recently.”

“Dr. Terret (center) pose for a picture with DMC College Foundation president, Atty. Alberto P Concha Sr. In his left is his wife, Eve Caboverde Terret.”

“2010 Presidential Election: Who’s your bet?”

In television, radio and even newspapers, the 2010 election recently has become the hottest issue of the country. Rumors and confirmations of big names in the society of their plans for candidacy make headlines.

Students from all over the country have made their voices heard with a number of TV campaigns. And DMC College Foundation students are at the forefront of such political and social involvement. This is where DMCnians make their opinions known. Let us take a glimpse on the young minds of DMC students.

This week, we asked them, “2010 Presidential Election: Who’s your bet?”

“I choose Senator Manny Villar, because he has a name in the world of politics and he has done a lot of projects for the poor people. He himself was even a poor man before. He can feel what the people feel.”

-Meg Dianne Cañeda, High School, 2^nd year

“For me, Senator Noynoy Aquino III will be best suited for President because of his family’s achievements in the political history.”

-Monique Saguin, BSN, 2^nd year

“My bet for this coming 2010 Presidential Election would be Senator Mar Roxas, even though he chose to run for Vice President, I believe that he has the heart and ability to be a leader.”

-Sephora Enguito, BSBA, 2^nd year

“I’d go for Senator Noynoy Aquino III, because his intentions are clean and he never encountered issues that stained his name.

-Remie Gomez, Caregiver

“For me, Senator Manny Villar, because he has dignity. I believe that he will be a role model for our society.”

-Wilbert Guijaro Jr., Criminology, 1^st year

“My bet is Senator Chiz Escudero, because of his bravery. He’s not afraid to tell what he think is right. He has a firm stand in the government. He never lets anyone from the administration pull him down and destroy his dignity.”

-Rakel Rose Bacareza, BS MedTech, 2^nd year

“Senator Noynoy Aquino III is my bet, because he grew up with the influence of politics and also his parents contributed in the freedom of our country. His father died fighting for our freedom while his mother is an icon of democracy. He can be a follower of his parents’ legacy.”

-John Ramil Franco, ACT, 1^st year

“I choose Vice President Noli de Castro, because unlike other officials, he doesn’t brag on what he has done. Among the other officials, he doesn’t have any commercials and that for me, proves his actions speaks louder than words.”

-Jimmy Odantabao, SHRiM, 1^st year

“My bet is Sen. Noynoy Aquino III, because leadership already flows in his blood. Since his parents are known in politics, he is also favored by the public. I think he can bring change in our country.”

-Yoshe Estrella, BSN, 1^st year

“I tentatively choose Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, because of his numerous achievements and his nice background. One of it is, he was a bar topnotcher and Harvard-educated.”

-Ms. Jean Ybañez, DMC-CFI Faculty

“I prefer Manny Villar because he has a name in the world of politics. He has done a lot of project for the poor people. Even he is a poor man before. He can feel what the poor people feel.”

-Meg Dianne Cañeda, High School, 2^nd year

“I prefer Chiz Escudero because I believe that he possess the ability of being a good leader. He is knowledgeable and mature enough to handle all the obstacles and instances that our country may face.”

-Peter Alegarbes, ACT, 1^st year

“I prefer Noynoy Aquino because leadership already flows in his blood and he has a good record too. He could bring a change in our country like his parents had.”

-Yoshe Estrella, BSN, 1^st year

“I prefer Joseph Estrada because he already has experiences in running a country. Even though there were political issues about him, he still was a good leader. He is humble and a good ruler.”

-Anthony Samson, HRiM, 1^st year

by Krizaine Cordero and Klein Julianne Sularte (DMC Eximius Staff)

Four Eximius Yearbook staff members and two student leaders of the DMC College Foundation recently attended the Regional Student Government and Campus Journalist Convention organized by the National Youth Commission held in three schools in Dipolog City last September 9-11.

The first day was held at the Saint’ Vincent’s College, with DMC hosting the second day and JRMSC hosting the third.

Editor-in-chief Krizaine Cordero and high school writer Klein Julianne Sularte compiled some thoughts from the participants who are from as far as Tawi-Tawi to as near as Dapitan. A total of 90 students were in Dipolog for the three-day activity.

The DMC College Foundation treated the delegates to a spectacle of an entertainment program in the evening of September 9. They were brought to the school aboard the DMC school bus from SVC. They witnessed the musical performance prepared by the DMC Performing Arts, under the tutelage of Ramil Dominique “Sir Q” Quirong.

After the closing program where no less than Second District Representative Rosendo “Dodoy” Labadlabad gave the closing message, Krizaine and Julianne took time to gather some opinions of their fellow delegates with regard their visit to DMC. Here are some of their answers to the question,

“What can you say about your visit in DMC?”

“I was impressed by the school’s state-of-the-art facilities. Honestly, I really loved the auditorium and the SHRiM. It was like visiting foreign places.”

-Sherwin T. Lingating, BSED-English, Andres Bonifacio College

“DMC has complete facilities that are conducive for learning. I was really impressed by the school’s library and Nursing Arts Laboratory. It shows that the school has a very good training for students.”

-Eva Cherra Mae A. Prejoles, BEED, Saint Joseph College (Sindangan)

“DMC is an excellent school as to its facilities and equipment. It is conducive for learning classrooms and high tech resources. Generally, DMC is cool!”

-Jorge Edrian M. Malazarte, BS Management Info. System,

JRMSC Main

“For me, DMC is clearly a competitive and adequately-equipped institution with modern facilities.”

-JC Mariz F. Wee, BSN, Pilar College (Zamboanga City)

“What a very nice school, this is one of the best schools I’ve visited along Region IX, ever. I really enjoy touring around the campus.”

-Ariel J. Rosano, BS Marine Transportation, Zamboanga State College Of Marine Science and Technology (Zambaonga City)

“DMC is a nice and beautiful school in Dipolog. The location is good and peaceful, the area is wide and they have complete facilities for their students. The school is clearly very competitive, and has a high standard of learning compared to other schools and colleges in Zamboanga del Norte. That’s all I can say about DMC…Thanks to DMC and more power!”

-Anthony W. Alesna, BS Marine Transportation,

Dipolog City Institute Of Technology

“DMC is a nice school; full of very “bongga” facilities. The school itself embodies moral and academics excellence. DMC is also complete in educational materials and conducive to learning classroom environment. Kaya lang, lack of complete mathematics books which I considered when I enter the library. But over all; DMC is a nice institution”

-Vicente Ramon V. Suarez III, BSED Math, Saint Vincent’s College

“DMC is a very good school with good facilities. I think DMC is a very good training ground for the students. They are also a great hostess/host. I appreciated the effort they are making for the yayas (for the scholarship). As a whole, DMC deserves to be honored”

-Khey Plarisan, AB Mass Communication, JRMSC Dipolog

“DMC is a nice school. I am very much inspired by their facilities especially in the BSHRIM building. They have a good training ground for students and also a good host.”

-Joyce C. Berdoro, BS Business Administration,

Colegio De San Francisco Javier

“DMC has a friendly atmosphere and one of the nicest school that I have seen so far. Even though I was not able to attend the activity on the first night, I’m very sure that the program was superb.”

-Karl Alexis C. Jingco, BS HRM, Pilar College (Zamboanga City)

“Students are so talented. Lots of pretty girls. Nice people. Nice place.”

-Nhordiya M. Jawali, BS Mass Communication,

Ateneo De Zamboanga University (Zamboanga City)

“The school is nice and well-developed in terms of infrastructure and quality education. Also, the students are talented and hospitable.”

-Herman M. Patrimonio, BEED, Claret College (Isabela)

For their part, I asked the DMC students-delegates this question, “What can you say about your three-day experience with fellow student leaders and campus journalists all over the Zamboanga peninsula?”

“The convention taught me many things not only about the journalism profession but also in leadership. I also had the chance to meet other journalists and leaders and was able to make friends with quite a few of them. It gave me the feeling of contentment.”

-Krizaine V. Cordero¸ BS HRiM, DMC- College Foundation

“I consider it an informative activity that helps the student leaders and campus journalists in developing their leadership and writing skills. It encouraged me to be productive and creative.”

-Trizia Glae Tubungbanua, BSN, DMC- College Foundation

“I’ve learned lot of things about the topic discussed during the session. I’m so thankful to be one of the participants of the convention because I met friends from other schools.”

-Donnabel Patangan, BSBA, DMC- College Foundation

“It was fun. I’ve learned a lot of things which I hope would help me in the future considering the fact that I am still in high school. The lesson I got in developing my skills in writing will surely help me.”

-Klein Julianne Sularte, High School, DMC- SHS

By Trizia Glae Tubungbanua and Donnabel Patangan

(DMC College Foundation Eximius Staff)

The National Youth Commission (NYC), in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), held a “Student Government and Campus Journalists Convention” in three different school campuses in the City of Dipolog last September 9 to 11.

The first day was hosted by the Saint Vincent’s College (SVC), with the second day hosted by the DMC College Foundation and the third day hosted by the Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC).

“Through this event, we are hoping to enhance further the skills of student leaders and campus journalists by exposing them to cutting-edge management tools on governance and communication, addressing their respective roles and responsibilities as representatives of the student populace,” regional head of the NYC and secretariat of the Regional Advisory Council Raymond Domingo said.

Moreover, despite his hectic schedule, Second District Representative Rosendo “Dodoy” Labadlabad, who just arrived in Dipolog from a trip out of town, delivered a message as the guest speaker of the closing program in September 11. In his speech, he emphasized that students who have the capacity to lead should develop leadership skills and be grateful for the gift of education. In closing, he invited the delegates to his farm in Sindangan for a tour the next day.

Winners of journalism workshop

Winners of the campus journalism workshop for the different categories are Mary Grace Cagaya of Zamboanga State College Of Marine Science and Technology (ZSCMST) for editorial writing; Khey Planares of JRMSC- Dipolog for news writing; Joan May Barredo of Ateneo de Zamboanga University for feature writing and Rosiflor Roque of SVC for sports writing category.

Cris Olasiman of DMC College Foundation is part of the winning group for the Case Study workshop for Student Leaders.

The DMC contingent include Krizaine Cordero (editor-in-chief), Trizia Glae Tubungbanua (associate editor), Donnabel Patangan (business manager), Julianne Sularte (Eximius staff writer), Cris Olasiman (Student Government official) and Harold Nabor (BSN III – president/ BS Nursing Vice governor). The students were accompanied by Eximius adviser Tyrone Jay Samson, Student Affairs Coordinator Cherrie Rose Sagario, and DMC staff Bonnie V. Soledad.

Schools within the region which participated in the convention include Andres Bonifacio College; Dipolog City Institute of Technology; Jose Rizal Memorial State College – Dipolog, Dapitan and Katipunan Campuses; Zamboanga City State Polytechnic; Rizal Memorial Institute-DCI, Dapitan City; Universidad de Zamboanga; Claret College in Isabela City; J.H Cerilles State College; Marian College; Pilar College of Zamboanga City; Southwestern Philippines Foundation College Inc.; Brent Hospital and Colleges Inc; EMCOTECH in Pagadian City; ZSCMST; ADZU and SVC.

The opening and closing ceremonies were held at the SVC-AVR, while DMC College Foundation hosted the second day of the activity in the MMR 1&2 with Maj. Jacob Thaddeus Obligado of the Philippine Army’s National Counter-Terrorism Unit and Krestoric Magbanua as guest speakers on the topic of Insurgency.

DMC hosts Entertainment Night

The performing arts of DMC, under the supervision of Ramil Dominique Quirong hosted the entertainment night at the DMC auditorium last September 9.

A night of festivity and fun was showcased to the organizers and participants of the convention. Songs by the Progeny of Euterpe and the energetic dance numbers of the Teatro Likas Likha entertained the guests as they danced their masterpiece finale “Kalye Ocho.”

“I am very impressed with how the students perform and prepare for this activity,” says Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Head Teresita Pinili said.

Youth Commission Regional Head Domingo also expressed his gratitude and admiration to the DMC family. “You miss one-half of your life if you were not able to see the DMC students perform, it was definitely a performance to be proud of.”

“National Youth Commission Regional Head Raymond Domingo scans the campus newspapers and magazines brought by students all over the region for display in the Student Government and Campus Journalists Convention last September 9-11

“Zamboanga del Norte participants pose for a picture with 2^nd District representative, Congressman Rosendo “Dodoy” Labadlabad.”

“DMC students Trizia and Donnabel interviews NYC Regional Head Domingo.”

“DMC students together with Eximius Adviser Tyrone Jay Samson and DMC staff Bonnevie Soledad strike a pose with NYC Regional Head Domingo.”

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), through its provincial head Andot Silva, will hold this year’s Inter-Collegiate basketball tournament beginning this September 11 at the Zamboanga del Norte Teachers Gym in Dipolog City, and one of the five teams competing will be the DMC Lifesavers.

The tournament will serve as the elimination round for city and provincial colleges with the champion to represent Zanorte to the regional elimination scheduled on the third week of October in Zamboanga City. Participants of the said regional round will benefit from a free board and lodging in Zamboanga City and will vie for the championship prize of P20,000.

The winner of the regional tourney would then participate in the SBP Championship Games in Manila on November of this year.

The Lifesavers team, coached by Joelito Turno and managed by DMC vice president for Administrative Services, Engr. Richard T. Concha, is composed of Anvyl Rey Gamolo, Lloyd Carpitanos, Jonard Sastre, Levin Silva, Medard Balingit, Jeric Almedilla, Victor Carreon, Jhoneil Allen Geraldiso, Ivan Rey Duhaylungsod, Ivan Rey Moay, Jegar Vance Salaveria, Egene Ray Utong, and Earl John Tala.

“I am hoping for a positive result for this team this year especially with the all-out support given by the DMC family. I encourage the boys to play hard to win the game, but play fair to win the respect of their fellow players,” Coach Turno said.

Other competing teams include the Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) Dipolog Campus five, the Andres Bonifacio College (ABC) Patriots, the Saint Joseph College (SJC) Seahawks, and the Saint Vincent’s College (SVC) Valiants. The games will be played at the Teachers Gym every Saturday afternoon after September 11.

Ang Dipolognon
A Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Dipolog
Column: My Processor’s Point of View
Author: Anthony Harvey “Harvs” Dalmacio
Issue No. 3, August 19, 2009

“Accidental vocation…”

Accidental: Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance.

Vocation: a special urge to a particular calling or career.

I put the definition on top for a reason: To fully understand my subtitle for this week’s issue. An Accidental Vocation, I chose these words to describe how and why I am working in an academe.

“I was never born to become a teacher…” this was my line since I stepped out from college. I always wanted to work in the IT industry but never in an academe. I never have the guts or patience in teaching. I always wanted to finish my work ahead of time; I never dwell in a situation for so long. I always want quality in my projects. I was never an excellent student; I was never an achiever in college. I do cheat; I do copy from my classmates during exams.

But in 2004 I started teaching. At first I always get confused every time students are having a hard time understanding our lessons, I always get disappointed every time students got low scores in my exams. I tried to ask myself, was it me? Or is it them?

I never realize I was walking alone on my own path, believing that I am having same students as my classmates in college. I was trying to set some standards which I thought they could reach, I was trying to push them, forgetting that they need help instead of a standard.

As time pass by, I loosened up. Instead of pushing students to the limit, I tried to become someone who’s willing to teach and accommodate. I became a friend and a listener to my students. I tried to experiment different techniques in teaching, making my approach performance-oriented, result-oriented instead of a classroom oriented. I tried to listen more to them instead of me talking more in them. I allow them to open up and communicate; I established an interactive classroom environment. What I discover best was, relating “technical specifications” to “real-life situations”, translating “complex discussions” to “simple, fun-related interactions”, Transforming “intricate lines-of-codes” to “straightforward lines-of-real-life-thoughts”. Things are already so knotty in IT, so why make things complicated?

Three years after, I started to see some success stories; my students are slowly getting recognition locally, recognized for their exemplary performance in their field of study.

My students are slowly getting recognition nationally, showing advance knowledge in their chosen field.

I have done my part, now it’s their turn.  This is my accidental vocation: Teaching and transforming lives, I was never born to be a teacher, but I am one.

I never lived my life to the fullest, but I touch lives. Rotarians teach and touch lives. I think I am.

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

As part of its celebration of its 35^th Founding Anniversary held last August 20-22, the DMC College Foundation through its Community Extension Services (CES) office held an Outreach Program in the Dipolog City Reformatory Center (DCRC) in Lower Dicayas last August 29.

Highlighting the program is a gift-giving activity and snacks distribution for the some 100 inmates on hand.

The program started with an invocation and national anthem performed by the DCRC band. Afterwards, City Jail warden, Inspector Raul Icao gave the welcome address just before the DMC contingent distributed gifts and snacks to the prisoners.

From the total of 345 inmates in the DCRC, only those who are considered “non-risky” were allowed to join the short program hosted by BSN II Night Class student Cherry Rose Sagario.

One sidelight of the event is the DCRC band that performed songs such as “I will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor and “Gold” by Spandau Ballet. According to CES Coordinator Pilar Cruz, the band “was exceptional in its performance.”

“They really have a good band there in DCRC. They even asked two of our students to sing with them in songs such as Torete and Especially for You. It was a successful event. The students were happy, and the fact that we were able to put a smile into the inmates’ faces made us happy as well,” Cruz said.

One detainee named Franklin was very vocal in expressing his appreciation for the group after the event. Franklin, who Cruz described as the most talented musician in the DCRC band, said in the vernacular, “salamat kaayo sa pag bisita ug pagdala ug mga donations.”

“In behalf of the DCRC, I would like to say thank you so much for including the center in your gift-giving mission. We hope that DMC will always include us in its future programs,” Inspector Icao said.

Among those who participated in the event along with CES Coordinator Cruz are Special Projects Head Mary Rose Buzon, Clinical Instructors John Anthony Woo and Julienne Christie Tulang, and BSN II students. This project was also made in close coordination with the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) of DMC.

The DMC family gave donations such as noodles, sardines and assorted canned goods, rice, bath soaps, laundry soaps, toothpastes, tooth brush, shampoo, deodorants, tissues, used clothing, among others.

To foster camaraderie and physical development of its faculty and staff, the DMC College Foundation has recently formed a basketball team composed of teachers and employees of the 35-year-old institution.

Although the school has the DMC Lifesavers, a competitive basketball team bannered by students for commercial tournaments, this team of faculty members is geared towards playing “friendship games” against other faculty teams of other schools.

“This is one way for DMC faculty members to bond. We believe that by forming this group, we are actually strengthening our core values of sportsmanship and brotherhood.  In the past years, DMC faculty already has a team but not like this one. With this team, we are hoping to improve our physical health and build an even stronger relationship among faculty members by constantly playing together once a week when we are all off duty,” DMC Sports Coordinator Joelito “Toto” Turno said. He added that he will still coordinate with DMC vice president of Administrative Services, Engr. Richard T. Concha for the use of the DMC basketball court either during Saturday afternoon or Sunday when the faculty are all off duty.

The team is composed of nursing clinical instructors Redemtor Saavedra, Maricor Solitario, Jose Red Baes, Ervin Gawchua, and Ivo Pardillo, Information Technology instructor Yacks Jayson Zamora, DMC Science High School teacher Aquino “Onyot” Chiu Jr., DMC Alumni Coordinator Tyrone Jay V. Samson, Disciplinary Officer Rex Laguna, Registrar Personnel Rey Cornello, and Turno himself.

“I am very pleased to see DMC faculty taking the initiative of creating such a bond-building and character-enhancing activity. Aside from being a great form of exercise, this will definitely help us build a relationship with other faculty members from other schools who will play with our faculty team. As long as we don’t distract classes and other official DMC activities, the team has my all-out support,” DMC Students and Alumni Affairs Office dean, Atty. Jordanne Chan-Antonio said.

The team has already played against faculty and staff of the Saint Vincent’s College during the DMC Founding Anniversary last August 21, then followed it up with a rematch last August 28 during the celebration of the SVC College Festival. The DMC five also played against the same SVC faculty with some priests during the SVC High School Intramurals last September 3 at the SVC Annex Campus.

“Schools with male faculty members who want to play an exhibition match with us can either contact me or Mr. Samson at the Students and Alumni Affairs office to coordinate our respective schedules,” Turno said.

Sophomore SHRIM beauty is ’09 Ms. DMC

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

Emerging the as the fairest of them all in the recently concluded 2009 Miss DMC College Foundation pageant is the young and gorgeous lady from Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Miss Nizza Nova Usin.

Usin, a second year School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (SHRIM) student and a daughter of a police officer, bested nine other beauties in the Miss DMC event held last August 21. Placing second is Julie Sasuman, a first year nursing student, with Leah Renn Resurrecion, a fourth year nursing student, finishing third.

“I am so happy, words cannot even explain how happy I am considering the fact that out of the 10 beautiful women, I was lucky enough to be chosen as this year’s Miss DMC. When Julie, the second runner-up, was called and she stepped forward, I was already on a high and it didn’t hit me until they proclaimed me as the winner,” Miss DMC Usin said.

Moreover, Usin related that she was not really expecting to crack even the top five. She said that she was really exhausted and was actually praying that she be left out of the few remaining candidates in the running for the title. “I think God just wanted me to win. He gave me the knowledge and wisdom, not to mention the strength and courage, to face such a daunting experience. And speaking of experience, I really enjoyed my time with my fellow candidates especially during our practice. I will forever cherish them.”

The winners of the special awards are Clarizz Ruiz (BSN III) for Miss Congeniality; Sasuman for Best in Egyptian Belly Dancing Costume; Resurrecion for three awards such as Best in School Uniform, Best in Fun Wear, and Miss Nature Spring; Sany Joy Carreon (CCS II) as Miss Photogenic; Usin as Best in Swimsuit; and Zandra Mae Tiu (BSN IV) as Best in Long Gown.

“It was all that I expected it to be. The ladies were all lovely, it was sad that only one of them can win. Still, Nizza Nova was very poised in answering the questions, and her beauty stood out. I’m very happy for her, and for the other winners as well,” Miss DMC Pageant Chair Ramil Dominic Quirong said.

Quirong disclosed that this year’s theme is Egyptian culture after last year’s Brazilian-themed affair. He added that his committee has already planned the next five Miss DMC pageants.

The other candidates for this year’s affair are Elaine Ann S. Tungol (BSN II), Ma. Estela Selin (BSN II), Rakel Rose I. Bacareza (BSMT II), and Maricris C. Gutiera (BSBA III).

BSN III rules ‘Battle of the Bands’

The BSN III band, performing songs such as Careless Whisper (Wham), Sabihin (Zelle), All the Man that I Need (Whitney Houston), took the first prize. Finishing second is the SHRIM band while the BSN I group landed at third.

Composing the BSN III band is Ma. Karen Natalie Antiquina (vocals), Froilan Neil Dagpi (lead guitar), Marvin Jumawan (rhythm guitar), Michael Mallorca (bass guitar), and their “import” drummer Nonoy Laure. Laure is a high school student from Mutia.

“The event was a huge success. I am very happy for the winners. Although it would have been even better if they decided to perform more up tempo songs, but still, they caught the eyes and ears of the judges, so they deserve the victory,” DMC Battle of the Bands Chairman Aquino “Onyot” Chiu Jr. said.

Sports and games results

Winning the distinction as the Street Soccer (Futsal) kings is the Unified team, followed by College of Computer Studies (CCS) then BSN III placing third. Adjudged as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player is Vincent Gambana. Other individual awards for the Futsal event were also given to Michael John Samonte (Best Goal Keeper), Oliver Manalo (Best Defender), and Clifford Daypuyat (Best Striker). Team fair play award was given to DMC-SHS.

Winning the championship for the basketball event is the BSN III team after defeating the Unified Team (medical technology, radtech, caregiver, criminology, commerce and midwifery) squad, 95-91. Finishing third is the BSN IV team.

In men’s volleyball, taking home the crown is the Unified team, with BSN IV placing second, and the combined BSN 1 and 2 team at third place. The women’s volleyball champion is also the Unified team, followed by the BSN IV, and at third is BSN 1 and 2.

In chess for men, the championship goes to the BSN III, with second place to BSN IV, third to the SHRIM. In chess for women, champion is BSN IV, BSN 1 and 2 second place, and DMC- Science High School (DMC-SHS) at third.

In lawn tennis, the champions are from the BSN 1 and 2 department, with BSN III as the runner-up, and BSN IV the second runner-up.

Moreover, dusting off the competition in the DMC Cyber Games (Ghost Recon) is the champion squad from the DMC-SHS team composed of Kevin Erl Perocho, Vincent Absin, Christoff Bob Razo, Anthony Tungol, Anthony Sy, Marwill Patagoc, Ryfie Atamosa, and Ferdinand Cadungog. Placing second is the team from the BSN III composed of Floyd Napigquit, Salip Malon, Pepito Bracamonte, Ringo Arellano, Raan Recamara, Aibgar Hamin, Roynan Cabinian, and Chris Ledesma. Placing third is the CCS department with players such as Mike Jeffrey Riconalla, Mark Anthony Agustin, Sergio Alexis Pellerin, Laurence Caesar Pagente, James Yano, Prince Gea Regencia, Michael Anguit, and Rhyan Mañosa.

Atty. Chan-Antonio expresses gratitude

“All in all, notwithstanding the difficult time economy-wise not just for the school but for the entire country and even the world, the 35^th Founding Anniversary of DMC was still a success. We are certainly sure that the students and the faculty alike had a great time. We managed to keep the events safe, and we were able to control the crowd. In behalf of DMC College Foundation, I sincerely thank everyone, the students, the staff, chairs of the different committees, the school officials, parents, alumni, and everyone who took part in the celebration,” DMC Student and Alumni Affairs Office dean and Founders Day over-all chair, Atty. Jordanne Chan-Antonio said.