On September 27, The Association of Dominican Communicators (ADC) was chosen as one of the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)'s top 16 finalists in the Student Short Film Category, as announced in the MMFF’s Facebook page.
With their entry Dalawampung Pisong Pag-asa, they are now ready to take on the filming stage of the 5-minute short film. If chosen as one of the eight finalists, the short film, together with eight full-length films, will be shown in theaters nationwide starting December 25th.
The Association of Dominican Communicators is the official student organization of BA Communication in St. Dominic College of Asia.
By:Alyssa Dela Peña
St. Dominic College signed a memorandum of understanding with Multi Stage Inc. and JP Talk Inc. of Japan last September 11, 2018, at SDCA 4th Flr., Luigi’s Bar.
Present on the event were Mr. Takaoki Mizogoshi (CEO, Multi-Stage, Inc.), Mr. Kazuyuki Tsukahara (Chief Center of Int’l Affairs Nagasaki International University), Mr. Hitoshi Kato (SDCA Linkage Officer to Japan), and administrators of SDCA.
The signed agreement focuses on promotion and academic exchange allowing collaborative or exchange academic developments, exchange of students for study and internship, exchange of faculty members for discussions, teaching methodologies and research. This also will enable the three organizations for joint conferences, seminars, and workshops.
In line with the understanding, 12 Tourism and Hospitality Management students was interviewed by Mr. Mizogoshi for international internship.
St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA), in coordination with Central College Student Council (CCSC) held the Pahayagan 2018, a part of the celebration for Buwan ng Wika, last August 23, 2018 at SDCA Studio Theatre.
Seven schools around Cavite took part on the competition’s Isahang Pag-awit, Dagliang Pagtatangal, Madamdaming Pagbasa, Pagdibuho, and Pagsulat ng Tula category. Meanwhile, student organizations of SDCA also gathered together on the event to compete on the Dalawahang Pagsayaw and Isahang Pag-Awit category. Being able to place in all categories, Las Piñas National Senior High School (LPNSHS) ranked on the 1st place, Cavite National High School (CNHS) on the 2nd place, and Gen. Juan Castañeda National High School (GJCNHS) placed the 3rd place. The winners on the different categories were the following: For Dagliang Pagtatanghal; 1st place, LPNSHS; 2nd place, GJCNHS; 3rd place, Del Pilar Academy Senior High School (DPASHS). For Isahang Pag-Awit; 1st place, LPNHS; 2nd place, GJCNHS; and 3rd place, CNHS. Moreover, the winners for Madamdaming Pag-Awit were CNHS, 1st place; LPNSHS, 2nd place; and Sangley Point National High School (SPNHS), 3rd place. On the Pagsulat ng Tula category, LPNSHS got the 1st place, GJCNHS on the 2nd place, and SPNHS on the 3rd place. Lastly, on the Pagdibuho category, the winners were CNHS, 1st place; DPASHS, 2nd place; and LPNSHS placed on the 3rd place.
For the inter-organization competition, the winners for Dalawahang Pagsayaw were Global Educator’s Guild (GEG), 1st place; Association of Dominican Communicators (ADC), 2nd place; Psychology Society (Psysoc); 3rd place, Laboratorium Duces; and placing on the 4th place was the Red Concepts. Moreover, the Red Concepts topped the Isahang Pag-Awit category, PsySoc on the 2nd place, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy on the 3rd place, and Alliance of Future Hospitality Managers placed on the 4th place.
The Pahayagan is the annual inter-school competition of SDCA that aims to celebrate the Buwan ng Wika and give importance to the national language through various activities.
St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) welcomed the 3rd batch of exchange students from Nagazaki International University (NIU) last August 22.
The Department of Student Affairs and Services, together with the administrators and selected 4th year BS Tourism students, conducted a Pasalubong ceremony for the nine Japanese students. The president, Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman Jr. gave his welcoming remarks to the students as they will have their English Proficiency program at SDCA for a month.
They were also accompanied each by the Tourism students and was given SDCA pin, as part of the ceremony. Moreover, the BS Tourism students will serve as their student buddy throughout their stay at SDCA.
SDCA has been in partnership with NIU since 2014, allowing the schools to collaborate, share culture, knowledge, and bring international education to life.
St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) got high passing rate in the March 2018 board examination, results were released by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
MedTech
SDCA posted a higher passing rate in the March 2018 licensure examinations for BS Medical Technology. The exam was conducted last March 14 & 15. SDCA’s passing rate rose to 92.86% from 62.50% from last August 2017 boards. Moreover, first time takers garnered a 100% passing rate. 2,648 out of 3,644 made the cut in March 2018 MedTech licensure exam.
Pharmacy
SDCA’s passing rate improved to 72.22% or 13 out of 18 examinees. The exam was conducted last March 7 & 8. First time takers further impressed with a passing rate of 61.54% with eight Dominicans passing on their first-try. The national passing pegged at 55.77% with 1,695 passers out of 3,039 examinees. Results were released two working days after the last day of the examination.
By Samantha Ocampo
St. Dominic College of Asia garnered awards in all categories on the 12th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) Young Hoteliers Exposition 2018, with the theme: “Victorian”, at the World Trade Center, June 13 - 17, 2018.
Competing on their second year, selected students from the School of International, Hospitality and Tourism Management was able to guard their title on the competition’s 6 categories; Grand Victorian Bedroom Design Competition, Destination Marketing with Souvenir Making Competition, Best Coffee Concontion Competition, Travel Newscasting Competition, Sangria Punch Mixing Competition, and Chocolate Praline and Truffles with Packaging Competition.
Out of the stated categories, SDCA was able to reap two Champion awards on the Victorian Bedroom Design Competition and Sangria Punch Mixing Competition. The winners in the Victorian Bedroom Design Competition were James Carl Del Mundo, Pauline Pichay, Elisha Joyce Ramos, Giana Ray Barrios, Arah Fannelli Teope accompanied by their coach, Prof. Melbert V. Animas. While for the Sangria Punch Mixing Competition, the champions were Hollygain Monterey, Elvin Zaryl Toledo, Dale Dame Rosaceña, with their mentors, Prof. Melbert V. Animas and Mr. Rolando S. Poblete.
Two groups obtained Silver award for the categories Travel Newscasting Competition and Best Coffee Concontion Competition. The winners were Patricia Mae Parsacala and Christian Ken Tilaon, together with their mentors, Prof. Argel Dela Cruz and Prof.Agnes G. Azul (Travel Newscasting Competition) and Ma. Pearly Dawn C. Arreza, with her mentor, Mr. Rolando S. Poblete ( Best Coffee Concontion Competition).
They were also able to earn Bronze award on the categories: Chocolate Praline and Truffles with Packaging Competition and Destination Marketing with Souvenir Making Competition. The winners for the Chocolate Praline and Truffles with Packaging Competition were Irene Moreno, Ma. Citadel Rose Nallasca, Aljay Gonzales, Ma. Paula Ann Asido, escorted by their coach, Chef Edgar Encinas. While for the Destination Marketing with Souvenir Making Competition, awardees were Francis Marquez, Ashlyne Olivarez, Camile Remolador, Stacy Ann J. Sarmiento, together with their mentor, Prof. Agnes G. Azul.
The Young Hoteliers’ Exposition (YHE) is a school-wide event that gives opportunities for future hoteliers and restaurateurs to showcase their skills, potentials and creativity in culinary arts, hospitality and tourism industry.
The School of International Hospitality & Tourism Management and Workskills International students won back-to-back silver awards on the recently concluded Philippines Culinary Cup 2018 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, last August 1-4, 2018.
Bagging championship awards on the 12th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) last June 2018, our Hospitality Management and Workskills International once again made a mark as they won silver awards on two categories: Local Seafood and Fish Cookery and Filipino Cuisine.
Competing on the Local Seafood and Fish Cookery category, Chef Al Emerson Carriaga, Workskills International Instructor, was able to take home the silver award on his Pistachio and oatmeal crusted lapu-lapu with cilantro yogurt sauce served with seafood lentils and sautted clams in white wine dish.
On the otherhand,Daisryry Laroya, Lorenz Deniel Domingo, together with their mentor, Chef Joemar Inducil, competed on the Filipino Cuisine category which also garnered a silver award.
Philippine Culinary Cup is one of the most prestigious competition in the Philippines, providing the Filipino chefs an internationally-recognized platform to hone their skills and showcase their talents in the culinary field (http://pcc.wofex.com/).
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