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.