Our BS Medical Technology, BS Pharmacy, BS Information Technology and BS Hospitality Management and Tourism Management students participated in SDCA's international mobility program in Taiwan from April 15 to April 19, 2024. During their visit, the students experienced cultural immersion, presented their research, and signed a memorandum of understanding between National Chi Nan University and St. Dominic College of Asia.
Transforming Futures: SDCA's Dynamic International Mobility Program in Taiwan for Skill Building and Global Partnerships"
The SDCA's international mobility program in Taiwan from April 15 to April 19, 2024, marked a significant milestone in fostering global partnerships and enriching student experiences. Dr. Greg Jinichi M. Andaman, Vice President for External Affairs, along with Dr. Jennifer Y. Yap, Dean of the School of International Hospitality, Tourism, and Management, and Dr. Joel G. Matamis, Dean of the School of Medical Laboratory Science, along with several faculty members, formalized Certificates of Partnerships with well-known institutions such as ACER Taiwan, National Taiwan University Hospital, and National Chi Nan University. The Tourism and Hospitality Management students also had a 5 star hotel immersion with the Taipei Garden Hotel. SDCA then signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The National Chi Nan University.
Through these partnerships, Dominicans are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in diverse industry settings, thereby expanding their skills, perspectives, and professional opportunities.
On April 16, 2024, our students from BS Medical Laboratory Science, BS Pharmacy, BS Information Technology, BS Hospitality Management, and BS Tourism Management had the remarkable opportunity to present their insightful research. This was part of the International Student Mobility Program of St. Dominic College of Asia.Our Dominican students from BS Information Technology, BS Medical Technology, and BS Tourism Management presented their research papers and emerged as winners in the following categories:
- Allied Health Cluster
Best Research Paper and Best Presenters
Title: "Assessing Community Engagement and Behavior in Tree Planting Initiatives among the Residents of Gen Trias, Cavite, Philippines: Laying the Foundation for an Environmental Conservation Strategy“
Proponents:
Ambrocio, Shaira Marie
Teodosio, Nicole Anne
Benitez, Sheanne Kyla
Figueroa, Lhaire Beatrice
Saladar, Khamela Jhinds
Vicente, Carille Dulce
- Best Paper for Experimental Research
Title:
"Comparative Analysis of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) and Superworms (Zophobas morio) for Biodegrading Polypropylene Disposable Masks: A Basis for Sustainable Plastic Waste Reduction Management Program”
Proponents:
Poven Marie Du
Tricia Grace Anne Sy
Rachel Anne Banatanto
Joyce Ann Magpuri
Kyla Carlos
Anabel Tacuyo
Jamaicah Mojica
- Management Cluster
Best Research Paper
Title: "Bacoor City Ecotourism: Evaluation of City Culture, History, Arts, and Tourism Office Role in Fostering Sustainable Environmental Conservation“
Authors Name:
Sebastian Dominic S. Gonzales
Maxine Fernand M. Abad
Mary Rose S. Dinglasan
Carl Aimber G. Dela Cruz
Claire Ishi T. Enriquez
- Best Presenter
Title: Practices during the Pandemic of Selected 4-stars Hotel in Manila
Apigo, Lance Stephen
Escalicas, Mc Lendell
Racaza, Madeline Aleli D.
Racaza, Marideth Aleli D.
- Information, Communication and Technology Cluster
Best Research Paper
Title: Decision Support Microservice Dynamic E-Commerce for SDCA Business Center
By: Jan Patrick G. Orante
Bachelor of science in Information Technology.
- Best Presenter
Title: Cloud-based Facility Reservation Management System for Indoor Sports using QR Code for Budz Badminton Court (BBC)
By: Willian Latrell S. Sabater
Bachelor of science in Information Technology.