ZTE whistle blower Jun Lozada visits DMC

March 22nd, 2010 | By

By Mechelle Stephanie P. Eguia and Trizia Glae R. Tubungbanua (DMC Eximius Editorial Staff)

“DMC students Trizia Glae Tubungbanua and Mechelle Stephanie Eguia interview ZTE Scandal whistleblower Jun Lozada.”

ZTE/NBN Deal star witness Rodolfo Noel Imperial Lozada, Jr., popularly known as Jun Lozada dropped by DMC College Foundation last March 19 for his crusade for a “free and honest election this year.”

Jun Lozada is in Dipolog en route to his speaking engagement in the La Salle University in Ozamiz on March 30. He surprised “Boto Mo iPatrol Mo” AKO ANG SIMULA participants in DMC as he came by for a short talk with regard his campaign of having a clean and positive election this coming May 2010.  From Ozamis City, he traveled across northern Mindanao to visit Rizal Shrine in Dapitan City and decided to drop by at DMC College Foundation knowing about the aforementioned event. He then immediately went on a trip back Ozamiz after his visit in DMC.

Lozada, a Filipino-Chinese who is a former president of the Philippine Forest Corporation, became a public figure when he became the whistle blower of the ZTE/NBN controversy that raised arguments against the current administration and called for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, which did not flourish for the opposition’s side.

“It’s very simple. Gloria, FG (First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo) and Abalos (former Commission on Elections Chair Benjamin Abalos Sr) wanted to have a big commission out of it. From a $130 million project and added $200 million, so, it cannot be. We told the Senate about it that’s why it was stopped. It was like they were stealing and they were caught and so they said ‘wag na lang’,” says Lozada after being asked about the Philippine National Broadband Network controversy and why it did not prosper.

And when asked to describe his relationship with the late former President Corazon Aquino. “Tita Cory serves as an inspiration; that in spite of the difficulties that I will be facing, I will make it through. And then their family suffered for like seven years, with Ninoy’s imprisonment and all, so it serves as an inspiration for me. Sinasabi niya sa akin na ‘Wag kang panghihinaan ng kalooban’, never loose hope that no matter what, the good will eventually win over the bad,” Lozada said.

“Jun Lozada writes on the DMC Freedom Wall.”

He added that “The current political inclination that I have is to be sure that we will have an honest election. I did not agree when people asked me to run for the Senate, I did not; so that the people especially in your generation will not doubt that I did it, (witnessing for ZTE/NBN deal controversy) for self interest.” Lozada’s answer made it clear that what he did was not for any self-serving reason, nor was it for politics.

For his last message to young students he stated “For you guys, do not be mistaken. The power of our government has two faces: one is the accountability of those running government and the other face is the participation of the people. Without this second face, it has no value. So this is the kind of government that we have, so participate!”

ABS CBN, DMC tie up to guard votes

March 22nd, 2010 | By

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.

DMC places 2nd in CHED Nat’l Games ‘10

March 8th, 2010 | By

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.

DMC holds 1st ever SHRIM Days festivities

March 8th, 2010 | By

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.