June 12 - Central College Student Council (CCSC) in partnership wih Team Push it conducted community outreach climbed at t. Telakawa, SitioDalig, Capas, Tarlac.

Team Push it is a group of hikers who spearheaded the project Ngiti Para sa Sitio Dalig. This project led by Mr. Reynaldo Geronimo donated raincoats, school supplies, medicines, cadies, books, and slippers to the kids. The group with the help of the donors also conducted feeding program and funded the construction of two water facilities for the residents of Sitio Dalig. CCSC also shared 100 pairs of slippers and 40 pieces of story books to the Aetas.

Dominicans welcome this year’s new batch of students through the annual Pasalubong Ceremony held at SDCA Skyline, July 13.

The event was started with a thanksgiving mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Roy Alipio followed by the flag raising ceremony at SDCA grounds and Skyline simultaneously. The highlight of the event was the passing of the pin and giving of Pasalubong letters written by graduating students.

The program started with the welcome remarks of the newly elected Central College Student Council (CCSC) President, Mr. Ranel G. ReñaKr. Concluding that life as a Dominican is never dull due to dynamic and holistic student activities.

SDCA president Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman Jr. delivered his message to the new members to the new members of the Dominican family. Ms. Mara N. Aban, Human Resource Officer introduced the Board of Trustees, school administrators, academic council headed by Dr. Nilda W. Balsicas, administrative council led by Prof. Alvin Jason Virata, and Finance Council head by Prof. Mariano Ching.

Lastly, Mr. Jonathan Velustria Sta. Ana, Department of Student Affairs and Services (DSAS) Director, presented to the new students the members of Team DSAS. CCSC officers facilitated the campus tour immediately after the ceremony.

The Student Wellness Unit spearheaded this years’ institutional orientation for new students which was held after the Pasalubong Ceremony at Doña Dominga Andaman Hall and Studio Theater simultaneously, July 13.

The four academic departments namely: School of Health Science Professions, School of Arts Sciences and Education, School of Business and Computer Studies (SBCS), School of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (SIHTM), were divided into two groups for the parallel orientation. SHSP and SBCS students was at the Studio Theater while SASE and SIHTM students was at the SVR. The different departments who took part in the orientation are the Accounting Office, Registrar’s office, Dominican Learning and Resource Center (DLRC), Health Services, Student Affairs and Services consists of the Institutional Student Program and Activities Office, Multi Faith Unit, Student Discipline unit, Student welfare office and Student wellness unit. The orientation aims to inform the students about the institution’s policies, rules and regulations.

How do we truly define a leader? The common attributes they seek for a leader must be smart, in authority, and proactive. But one of the most important attribute of being a leader is the commitment. After all what is a leader with the intelligence and all but fails to maintain its loyalty towards service and the organization? That attribute made Mr. Ranel Guanez Rena jr. The first and the last Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (SBCS) student to be elected as the 10th president of Central College Student Council (CCSC).

He started his journey in the student council when he was a freshman. Unfortunately, the hopeful young man failed to win a position during the vote election. However, he was adapted and started to serve. During his sophomore days, his technical skills emerged while he was serving as a part of the committee on community outreach. “Kuya Ranel” charismatic leadership in terms of technical skills made him assigned as head of committee on sports which enabled him to chair SDCAlympics 2014. His fellow student council members noticed his promising navigation in computers. Knowing it, often allows the CCSC to get the work done in more organized. Efficient and timely manner.

With the theme, “Walong Taon na PagkakaISAA para sa Kabataang Atleta”, the Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association’s (ISAA) 8th season opening ceremony was hosted by St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) last September 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

After two years, SDCA was given the chance to open the athletic sports organization, ISAA, again after hosting the 6th season. The ceremony started by Doxology led by La Consolacion College ManilaChorale and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem by TYTANA Chorale and Dominican Dance Company holding the National Flag.

SDCA Kulayawan Dancers, Red in Motion dancers and other participants from SDC Basic Education entertained more than 10,000 fans with a colorful and nationalistic opening number. The parade of athletes followed with the following ISAA member schools: FEATI University, Manila Adventist College, La Consolacion College Manila, Philippine Woman’s University, Philippine Merchant Marine School, Manila Tytana Colleges, St. Dominic College of Asia, and new member, PATTS College of Aeronautics.

Mr. Raul Santos from PWU sung the ISAA hymn. He also composed the said hymn.

SDCA President, Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman Jr., expressed his gratitude of having the honor to host the eighth season of ISAA and congratulated the ISAA President, Ms. Melanie Florentino, for being a trustee in the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas during his welcome remarks.

Ms. Florentino, introduced the guest of honor Mr. Sonny Barrios, the executive director of Samahang Basketbol ng Plipinas and former Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner. “Enjoy the game. If you don’t enjoy it, you might as well not make it. My advice is that there’s no success when there’s no hard work.” Mr. Barrios said during his speech about the importance of hard work in achieving success in Philippine Basketball.

The search for Ms. ISAA 2016 highlighted the opening ceremony. Most valuable player in last year’s basketball league, Mr. John Paul Manansala of PATTS led the Oath of Sportsmanship. The ceremonial toss which was led by Mr. Barrios and Ms. Florentino together with the team captains of each school concluded the opening ceremony.

St. Dominic College of Asia’s (SDCA) bet Ms. Toni Anne P. Magno won Ms. Inter – Scholastic Athletic Association 2016 First runner-up during the opening of the 8th season of ISAA at the Mall of Asia Arena, September 6.

Grant Michael Regala of Red Pikemen showed his aggressiveness inside the court after earning 22 points in the game. MTC scored first after they got the jump ball against SDCA. Karl Soriano pointed a free throw shoot making the Titans led during the first minute of the game. Also, Red Pikemen’s Benzier Inigo made the first point for his team after a free throw shot. Both teams show off their basketball skills but SDCA top the scoreboard in the first quarter.

Eugene Del Rosario unleashed a three-point shot during the second quarter, making SDCA dumped MTC quickly. Raining layups and jump shots also exhibit from the team but the Titans survived, chasing the score lead of Red Pikemen. A man to man defense from the MTC was sport during the third quarter. In the last quarter, loud cheer from the supporters of the two teams completed the arena more thrilled. SDCA continued to score but the MTC was able to turn the table of the game. Titans made their score draw into 54 points against red Pikemen however MTC got fouled John Henrick Sales and soot the two-point free throw.

The game stayed physically, tightening the defense of both of the teams. MTC climbed up the scoreboard with a one-point lead after the successful three-point shot from Titans. But Regala’s another Three-point shot breaks the defense of the Titans, followed by a free throw shot in the last of the second quarter. The game settled favor in SDCA Red Pikemen The team will go in La Consolacion College of Manila to face off Blue Royals in their second game.

Bachelor of Science in nursing Batch 2019 can now perform clinical duties as they received their caps and pins during the 13th Capping, Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Meadowood Executive Village, Bacoor, Cavite.

With the theme “Unveiling the Future: Building Resilience and Agility of SDCA Nurses in Meeting the Challenges in the Real-World of Nursing Practice” Dr. Naressia Seludo-Ballena, a registered nurse and a doctor in education, reminded the soon-to-be nurses in her inspirational message of what they are dealing with. “Remember, you are dealing with human life, the most precious gift given to us by God. We cannot afford to commit mistakes”, said Dr. Ballena.

She also emphasized the three major skills they have to develop as part of their responsibilities such as competence, extremity and proficiency. Competence:”As nurses, your first responsibility is to become competent. For learning as much as you can, so much you can give quality health care to the sick”; Extremity: “Agility or promptness in the way we asses our patients from head to toe”; and “Of course the other thing, proficiency, the ability to perform.”

This ceremony is annually held intended for level two (second year) BSN students as a symbol of recognition that they earned and qualified to partake in clinical duties. In parallel with that, Dr. Ballena asked the parents for their support and understanding.

St. Dominic College of Asia’s Community Outreach and Extension Office kickstarts the school year with the revival of the SDCA Tilapayong Project.

Through the efforts of Prof. Ronald C. Tomines, Community Outreach and Extension Officer, together with Ms. RonnalynCasupanan and Mr. Nelson L. Capagngan, and the support of Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman Jr., SDCA president, the SDCA mushroom Center was finally re-established n Maragondon, Cavite. After the long preparation and intensive training conducted by Capiz State University professors headed by Dr. Emelita P. Solantelas April 2016, COE finally started the cultivation of mushrooms specifically the Oyster Mushroom.

As of August 5, there are already 1,000 fruiting bags of mushroom that was made by the volunteers and students from the different SDCA accredited student organizations. When asked why SDCA chose to cultivate mushroom, Prof. Tomines Said that the mushroom that was being cultivated in SDCA mushroom center is rich and can be an alternative source of protein. “The project aims to uplift the nutritional status of the community and reduce the stigma that mushrooms are poisonous and will be a livelihood program for the adapted community”, he added. By 2017, SDCA plans to share this project to the community primarily to its adopted community in Maragondon. The project wants to establish a sustainable livelihood program to the community.

School of Arts, Sciences, and Education spearheaded the flag raising ceremony at St. Dominic College of Asia Grounds, Aug 5.

Mr. Elijah Jose Tercero, third year Education student, started the program with an opening prayer followed by the entrance of the Philippine National flag held by the SASE students. Singing of Philippine national anthem and SDCA humn was led by the school official choir, SDCA Tagintinig.

One of the highlights of the event was the inspirational message of Prof. Dino T. Ubalde, Dean of SASE. At the end of the ceremony, Prof. Imelda H. San Diego, Filipino faculty, led the institutional announcements. SASE will be hosting the annual Buwan ng Wika with a theme of “Filipino: Wika ng Karunungan” where the Dominicans will face-off in different competitions.

In collaboration with the department of Environment and Natural Resources Calabarzon Chapter (DENR – CALABARZON), Dominicans participated in the SDCA Institutional Tree Planting Project entitled “Magtanim a Di biro” at Calabme, Brgy Sapang, Ternate, Cavite, Aug. 29.

Students from Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Nursing was the first batch to join this activity. This project is said to be continuous so every program will have the chance to join this environmental activity.