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By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

The Philippine Society of Information Technology Students (PSITS) of DMC College Foundation – College of Computer Studies (CCS) recently organized the first ever Regional PSITS Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Convention held at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention Center in Dipolog City on October 9 and 10.

Heading the list of winners from DMC in the skills competition are John Woo and Kalil Rhudy. The duo was adjudged as the champions in the Visual Basic Programming contest. Placing second in the said competition is the team from Pagadian Capitol College and with Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) – Dapitan campus placing third.

Other results are as follows; Quiz Bowl Champion is the team from Andres Bonifacio College (ABC), second is St. Columban College, and third Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology (ZSMIT); in the PC Building Category, champion team is ABC followed by JRMSC Siocon and JRMSC Dapitan; in the Web-Based Programming, champion is Kyle Sy of ABC, followed by Ifur Salimbagat of DMC and Joseph del Rosario of JRMSC Dapitan;  in the Electronic Poster Making category, champion is Elmer Aprecio of JRMSC Dapitan, followed Deborah Hampac of DMC and Ronie Apostol of ABC; in the Networking category, champion is JRMSC Dapitan, followed by Jecs Cagas of DMC with the Pagadian Capitol College (PCC) placing third; in the Gimmick Presentation category, champion is ABC; and the Mr. and Ms. ICT 2009 are from ZSMIT with the ABC duo placing first runner-up with PCC taking third place.

“In behalf of the PSITS chapter of DMC College of Computer Studies, we are very thankful to our teachers who were very supportive to our endeavor. We would also like to thank our fellow DMC CCS students who gave their all-out support. And finally, we would also like express our gratitude to our school officials especially to our dean, Dr. Gerald Concha, for giving us the green light to pursue this event,” Vale said. “Despite some minor setbacks and miscalculations, I’m happy to announce that the regional event was successful.”

Among those who graced the event are Dipolog City Vice Mayor Senen Angeles; DMC CCS dean, Dr. Gerald Concha; Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) Region IX president and DMC CCS faculty Jovanie Talaroc; PSITE National Board Member and DMC CCS Vice Dean Anthony Harvey Dalmacio; PSITS DMC Chapter President Kim Therese Vale; among others.

The convention drew a total of 483 participants from all over the region. Students from Pagadian, Siocon, Katipunan and Dipolog arrived to participate in the convention. Among the schools that participated are DMC; ABC; PCC; JRMSC –Katipunan, Siocon, and Dapitan campuses; EMCOTECH, ZSMIT, Pagadian Technical and Marine Science; St. Columban College; and ZSAT – Western Mindanao State University.

Moreover, with the opening program and day activities of the event held at the Convention Center, the DMC school also pledged the use of the DMC Auditorium for the entertainment show on the night of October 9 and the closing ceremonies on October 10. The school will also offer the use of the DMC bus for transportation of the delegates to and from the Convention Center.

“It was all about the students. The event was a brain-child of our active and creative batch of DMC CCS students, who I am practically very proud of. I’m very pleased with such a well-planned activity. Although there was some hitch on the schedule of giving snacks and some other minor problems, still all-in-all, it was a great learning experience not just for them, but also for us as their mentors,” Dalmacio disclosed

And in his speech, Dr. Concha reiterated such expression of pride for the DMC students, particularly identifying PSITS President Vale and PSITS Consultant Olasiman. “I see that our current batch of PSITS officers is headed by a very competent leader in their President, Kim Therese Vale. We also have former President Olah Olasiman to give her a lending hand. I hope that you will put into good use the knowledge you absorbed in this two-day activity. About what’s new and current ICT trends and issues; about future career opportunities in IT after graduation; with regard in-demand skills required by the IT Industry and many more,” Concha said.

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

Bent on giving its School of Hotel, Institution and Restaurant Management (SHRIM) students a thorough experience and learning through exposure to different knowledge-inducing field trips, the DMC College Foundation recently sent students to attend two events, one in Cagayan de Oro City and the other in Ozamiz City, respectively.

In Ozamiz City, the School of Hospitality Management of La Salle University held the 4^th Culinary Congress last September 25 to 26 at the La Salle University Arts Center.

Eight DMC students were able to attend the two-day culinary congress. They are Liza Faye Belocuro, Charde Mae Cabil, Rowena Dalogdog, Marian Grace dela Cruz, Kemberly Enguito, Sheena Enguito, Lyndon Recera and Hannah Florence Nasala.

The event, with the theme “Enhancing Culinary Ability and Quality”, was organized in partnership with regional office of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). It showcased demonstrations in cooking, cake decorating, table setting, fruit carving, bartending and flair tending, pasta making and food and beverage service procedures.

In Cagayan de Oro, 50 DMC SHRIM students were able to witness the Kumbira 2009 Festival presented by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA) last August 13-15 at the Atrium of Limketkai in Cagayan de Oro City.

The event featured various cooking demonstrations by experts in the food industry, and also trade exhibits on Hotel and Restaurant equipment, supplies and services.

“I am very happy that the DMC School of HRIM was able to participate in such a grand gathering as KUMBIRA 2009. We didn’t expect that KUMBIRA will be such a huge event participated and attended by different schools from the Visayas and Mindanao. And, after such an enlightening experience, we are planning to participate in the annual KUMBIRA festival from here on out,” DMC SHRIM dean, Atty. Diana Concha said.

Accompanying the students in the said festival together with Atty. Concha are SHRIM Coordinator Arnielyn Saguin, DMC staff Nadelle Gaylan, and Bartending and Cocktail Mixing Coach Raul Alvarez.

Aside from the Kumbira 2009 event, the DMC SHRIM contingent also had a side trip as part of the said study tour. They visited institutions and tourist places in Cagayan such as the Xavier Estates and Country Sports Club, Malasag Eco-Tourism Village, Del Monte Canary, and the Divine Mercy Shrine.

“DMC SHRIM students pose during the 2009 Kumbira Festival held in the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro last August 13-15.”

: “During their trip to Cagayan de Oro City for the Kumbira 2009, the DMC SHRIM also went on a side trip for their study tour to the Xavier Estates Country and Sports Club. Here, the group pose for a picture with DMC SHRIM dean, Atty. Diana Concha.”

“DMC SHRIM student Lyndon Recera gave the Cagayanons a show with his bartending and flair-tending skills during the Kumbira 2009 Festival.”

“DMC SHRIM student Lyndon Recera gave the Cagayanons a show with his bartending and flair-tending skills during the Kumbira 2009 Festival.”

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

“This is a milestone of an event.”

Philippine Society of Information Technology Students (PSITS) DMC College Foundation – College of Computer Studies (CCS) Chapter President Kim Therese Vale pronounced of the recently organized PSITS Regional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Convention to be held at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention Center in Dipolog City on October 9 and 10.

According to Vale, “this is an event wherein IT students from different IT schools all over the region gather together to enhance their knowledge in current ICT trends and issues, career opportunities in IT after graduation, in-demand skills required by the IT Industry and many more. It also promotes camaraderie and serves as a venue for students to explore and evaluate emerging ideas in ICT.”

Among those who are expected to grace the event are Dipolog City Vice Mayor Senen Angeles; DMC CCS dean, Dr. Gerald Concha; Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) Region IX president and DMC CCS faculty Jovanie Talaroc; PSITE National Board and DMC CCS Vice Dean Anthony Harvey Dalmacio; among others.

“This is the first time the PSITS of DMC organize an ICT Convention, and it is a regional event for the first time also. This is a huge challenge for us and we relish such responsibility to show that DMC is indeed a golden standard in terms of information and communication technology,” PSITS consultant and former president Cristituto “Ola” Olasiman said.

The convention is expected to draw 303 participants as of press time. And with the opening program and day activities of the event held at the Convention Center, the DMC school also pledged the use of the DMC Auditorium for the entertainment show on the night of October 9 and the closing ceremonies on October 10. The school will also offer the use of the DMC bus for transportation of the delegates to and from the Convention Center.

“I am expecting, and very optimistic, that this event will be successful since this is the first big event that the PSITS of DMC organized. And all of us in PSITS are working hard together to make sure that we can host a lively, safe, and conducive-for-learning environment for the two-day event. I am also hoping that this event will help future IT professionals in enhancing their skills and knowledge,” Vale said.

Beaming with pride, Dr. Concha expressed his elation with the “active” PSITS set of officers this year. “I commend the PSITS officers of DMC for initiating this first Regional PSITS convention here in Dipolog. DMC is proud to be the host school. This is a very good exposure for students to the latest trends in the ICT” he added.

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

Hoping to give clinical instructors and students alike further learning in the field of nursing, the DMC College Foundation recently sent 10 CIs and 35 fourth-year BSN students to Ozamis City to attend a seminar on core competencies and Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) updates at the La Salle University Arts Center last October 3

The seminar is organized by the La Salle University College of Nursing in coordination with the PNA.

The CIs who attended the seminar are Jennifer Jarantilla, Vida Omamalin, Marilou Regencia, Jaypee Buhisan, Jackie Lou Sanoy, Georgie Jumalon, Benjie Mananzan, Edsel Eway, Mary Ursula Nasthassia April Te, and Ellie Jean Barillo.

Among those in attendance during the seminar are Liceo de Cagayan Nursing vice dean and PNA Region 10 governor Neil Martin, La Salle School of Graduate Studies Dean Maria Nancy Quinco-Cadosales, La Salle College of Nursing Dean Marilyn Bacsain, and other clinical instructors in Ozamiz.

“This is a great learning experience for our students and instructors. The knowledge and experience they get from this activity is a huge plus in helping them become better nurses and students. I hope that they will put such learning into good use in their everyday lives,” DMC BSN dean, Dr. Ma. Grace Gurdiel said.

DMC BSN holds IMCI, COPAR symposium

The DMC College Foundation College of Nursing recently organized an Integrated Management on Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) and Community Organizing Participatory Action Research (COPAR) Symposium held at the DMC Auditorium last September 26.

On hand to impart her knowledge childhood illnesses and community health nursing is registered nurse Agnes Ortega. She walked in front of all second-year DMC nursing students.

This is part of the Department of Health strategy and as part of our curriculum, we hold this IMCI and COPAR symposium so that we can give our students knowledge which they can use in their actual community and hospital exposure,” Dr. Gurdiel said.

DMC – only school in Zanorte to offer PT course

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

The healthcare service course of Physical Therapy (PT) is now back in the province of Zamboanga del Norte – and the only school offering such is DMC College Foundation!

After being shelved in 2004 with enrollees get less and lesser each year after offering the course in 1994, the school recently announced that DMC will accept enrollees of the PT course next year.

Reports from the worldwide web revealed that the PT course is once again “highly in demand” in the United States. One high ranking official of a physical therapy association in the US disclosed that, “with aches and pains caused by disabilities and illnesses being a reality of this aging population, the demand for PT services will definitely increase in the years to come. There will be an increased demand for physical therapy in geriatrics, nursing homes and home and community care as the population ages.”

According to an internet article written by Rebecca Reisner, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) claimed that demand for physical therapists is expected to grow 27% between 2006 and 2016.

In fact, a website, www.SimplyHired.com, recently revealed a new study that names the occupations in greatest demand in the US and the job of physical therapist is ranked in the Top 3 in 29 out of the 40 metro areas included in the research. Such study was conducted by the Mountain View job-search website in California.

As far as salary is concerned, the same article wrote that between 2002 and 2008, the income of physical therapists in the US has increased by 29%. According to a 2008 data from the BLS, the average annual salary for physical therapists is $74,000, that is roughly P3,404,000.

In another web site, www.payscale.com, PT annual salary in the US vary according to their years of experience in the said field. Physical therapists who have less than a year of experience will have an annual median salary ranging from $50,632 to $60,325. Those with one to four years of experience will get a salary range from $51,963 to $63,496; five to nine years of experience for $58,203 to $72,114; 10 to 19 years o experience for $61,250 to $76,990; and 20 years or more experience for $62,451 to $80,608.

DMC College Foundation officials have identified such high demand and is now accepting enrollees for the second semester of the school year 2009. Enrollment starts October 19 until 23.

Physical Therapy is a health care profession which provides services to patients to help them get a better understanding and status of ones body. It aims to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability of the person throughout life. People who are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors can resort to physical therapy to aid them in overcoming such disabilities and illnesses.

Physical therapy offers non-surgical, drug-free treatment for any health problem including ankle sprains and other knee problems, arthritis, asthma and other cardiovascular disease, back and neck aches, mild to severe brain injuries, among others.

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

Determined to crush communists, terrorists and other black propaganda movement against the government, the 101^st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army based in Del Pilar, Piñan recently conducted a Public Information Campaign against these lawless elements in the DMC College Foundation Auditorium last September 22.

Headed by Second Lieutenant Franco Salvador Suelto, the Community and Development Team spent the whole day with DMC students to partake their insights and expertise in the ways and means rebels recruit students, the severity of the war crimes they committed in far-flung barangays, their methods in terrorizing the people, among others.

To illustrate such, the team showed three documentary-type films titled “Estudyanteng Aktibista”, “Chito Herboling” (former rebels’ testimonial), and “Terrorism: A Global Reality.”

“In behalf of the DMC family, nagpasalamat gyud kami ug maayo sa mga amigo nato sa 101^st Infantry Red Arrow Brigade sa ilang pagbisita sa DMC. They came here to educate our students on the ill-effects of terrorism and rebellion,” DMC Emergency and NSTP Coordinator Jeffrey Laput said.

“Second Lieutenant Franco Salvador Suelto, team leader of the 101st Infantry Red Arrow Brigade, speaks in front of DMC College Foundation students last September 22.”

BSN studes get ‘Sex Education’

After a campaign against government insurgencies, DMC students were given a half-day seminar on sex education by leading doctors in the city the following day, September 23, at the same venue.

The Philippine Medical Society celebrated its Medicine Week on September 20-25 and to commemorate such, the Dipolog City Medical Society under the leadership of its president, Dr. Mapet Climaco Gurdiel, held this information drive on sex education for students in DMC.

Speaking in front of nursing students, Dr. Gurdiel gave a lecture on the difficult stage of adolescence and its related problems including teen-age pregnancy, menstruation and sexually-transmitted diseases.

The lecture was attended by all nursing students of DMC.

“I’m very thankful to Dr. Gurdiel and the Dipolog City Medical Society for the time and effort they took to impart their knowledge to our students especially with regard such a delicate subject such as sex,” DMC College of Nursing dean, Dr. Ma. Grace F. Gurdiel said. (with reports by Krizaine Cordero and Trizia Glae Tubungbanua, DMC Eximius staff)

“DMC nursing students listen intently to Dr. Mapet Climaco Gurdiel, Dipolog City Medical Society president, for her “Sex Education” talk last September 23.”

by Tyrone Jay V. Samson

Typhoon Ondoy recently visited the Philippines and caused enormous damage especially in the Luzon area with reports of 95 people dead, 29 missing and close to 250,000 families affected.

With such devastation, considered by disaster officials to be the worst weather disturbance in the country in the last 40 years, the DMC College Foundation through its Community Extension Services (CES) Office initiated Operation Ayuda Ondoy in aid of victims.

“This is our own little way of offering our helping hand to our fellow Filipinos who are victims of such storm. Dipolog City is one of the lucky areas not affected that much by the typhoon aside from heavy rains and a few hours of electricity blackout, and for this we are very thankful. And as our way of assistance to those affected, we have launched Operation Ayuda Ondoy and solicit to the good residents of the City for whatever they can share with the victims,” CES Coordinator Pilar Cruz said.

The school will accept donations such as used clothes, packed food and canned goods and cash donations (if any) in drop boxes located in the DMC campus, Mennens Gift Mart and in the Rural Bank of Rizal beginning today September 28 until October 8. Donations will be accepted from 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon and donors will be asked to sign their names in provided donor’s list for accounting.

The aforementioned donations will be sent to the victims through ABS-CBN Dipolog.

“A DMC nursing student places her used clothing in the DMC College Foundation drop box for donations of Bagyong Ondoy victim in the Luzon area. Donations will be accepted until October 8 in the DMC campus, Mennens Gift Mart, and the Rural Bank of Rizal. ABS CBN Dipolog will send these donations to the victims.”

DMC high school students stranded in Dgte

By Tyrone Jay V. Samson

With the onslaught brought about by tropical storm Ondoy nationwide, but most devastatingly in the Luzon area, eight DMC SHS students together with their chaperon were recently stranded for two days in the city of Dumaguete, Negros Oriental.

The group was in Dumaguete from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental for their one-week La Sallian Youth Congress High School Formation Camp 2009 held last September 20 to 26 at the University of Saint La Salle.

They were about to board a ferry to Dipolog when their scheduled trip was cancelled by port authorities in Dumaguete due to the weather disturbance unleashed by Ondoy.

“It was a safety precaution that we really were glad to know and adhere to considering recent news of sea accidents, especially now with a storm as huge as Ondoy. Despite our obviously dwindling funds, we were able to keep the students safe and happy. The parents need not worry, in DMC, your children are definitely in good hands,” DMC SHS faculty member and adult chaperon Ulisyl Menorias said. “Thank God with Ondoy leaving the country, we were finally able to board the ferry back here in Dipolog on September 29.”

The DMC SHS contingent, headed by Menorias, is composed of Supreme Student Government (SSG) President Mercy Dale Regencia, SSG Vice President Marie France Montaño, SSG Treasurer Jae Marie Cacolcol, SSG Representative Melchezidek Margate, SSG Representative David Cuttil, Marie Anna Alexandra Liong, Nekka Leigh Menorias, and Ley Lucielle Villanueva.

The group is part of a total 110 high school students from schools supervised by the La Salle Brothers all over the Philippines. They attended the youth congress with the theme “Bringing La Sallian Leadership at the Forefront of Nation-Building.”

The one-week event covered a number of topics for the participants including the National Situation: Restoring Faith in Democracy, Remembering the Most Holy Presence of God, Lasallian Leadership, and Introduction to the Importance of Youth Participation.

“It was a great event, especially for our young students. They were able to meet fellow young leaders from different parts of the country, and they learned a lot in the number of talks given by esteemed lecturers. The students were given creative workshops, including a chance to voice their questions and opinions in a question and answer forum and tips for journal writing. It was an excellent learning experience for them,” Menorias said.

DMC SHS teachers get more training

To further enhance its teachers’ capability to teach, promote understanding and enhance a learning environment inside the classroom, the DMC College Foundation Science High School (DMC SHS) recently held a seminar at the DMC campus last October 1 and 2.

The seminar, titled “Understanding by Design” (UbD), is done in accordance to the Department of Education memorandum to schedule such activity in schools for high school teachers.

Giving an overview of the UbD is Ma. Gina Jordan. She shared her insights on the key elements of design elements. Then, on the second day, Alexander Gabrillo talked about the UbD curriculum and its content standards.

“We invited credible speakers to discuss the importance and mechanics of the implementation of “Understanding by Design.” In behalf of the DMC family, I would like to thank Mr. Gabrillo and Mrs. Jordan for sharing their time and expertise with us,” DMC SHS Principal Elizabeth Ocer said. “And to make sure of total absorption of such ideas for our teachers, we have cancelled high school classes for the two-day activity. I am optimistic that with this lecture, our competent teachers will further their renowned quality education for our young students.”

Three DMC SHS studes attend STEP contest

Adding to the achievers list of the DMC SHS are high school students Allain Jay Gumela, Anthony Montemayor and Gerona Mae Carpitanos.

The three participated in the Students, Technologists and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines (STEP) Division of City Schools Competition organized by the Department of Education and held at the Division Office Conference Hall in Dipolog city last September 29.

The STEP Competition is open for elementary and high school students.

Gumela finished as first runner up in the Cocktail Mixing category. He is trained by DMC School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (SHRIM) faculty Raul Alvarez.

Montemayor, on the other hand, also finished first runner-up in the Electronic Poster Making contest. He is being trained by DMC Information Technology faculty member Andy Wong.

Finally, Carpitanos managed to place second runner-up in the Table Skirting and Table Setting category. Her mentor is DMC SHRIM faculty member Arnie Saguin.

“It was a good result for our high school students. We were able to gauge their skills against other students in the city. I hope that during the next STEP competition, we can finally grab the top spot in most categories,” overall moderator and DMC SHS faculty member Briggite Raagas said.

Among those on hand to witness the event are DepEd Schools Division Superintendent Teresita Cascolan; Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Felix Romy Triambulo; Division Technology and Livelihood Education coordinator, Dr. Lilia Moroscallo; and other educators.

Meanwhile, high school student Ronito Tubera Jr. represented the DMC SHS in the Impromptu Speaking Competition – Club level entitled Voice for Peace held at the DMC campus last September 26.

The said activity was organized by the Rotary Club of Dipolog headed by its president, Rtn. Edna Bernardita Chan.

Tubera is a writer of the DMC high school paper, Cartesian Hub

“DMC SHS students pose for a picture during their visit to Bacolod City for the La Sallian Youth Congress High School Formation Camp 2009 held last September 20 to 26 at the University of Saint La Salle.”

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.”