St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the AFP Educational Benefit System (AFPEBS) in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, January 26, 2023.

To support AFP's advocacy for “Leaving No Soldier’s Orphan behind”, SDCA took the lead to ensure a bright future for their children through AFPEBS. This program will provide a 25% discount to dependents of combat and non-combat casualties, active military personnel, AFP retired personnel, active auxiliaries and Departments of Civilian Human Resource.

Present at the event were:

SDCA
• Chair of Board of Trustees: Dr. Marita Andaman
• President: Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman Jr.
• Director for Student Affairs and Services: Prof. Mary Grace G. Demetillo
• Linkages Officer: Prof. Melbert V. Animas
• Admissions Coordinator: Ms. Selica Misty Navarete


AFP EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT SYSTEM
• Deputy Chief of Staff: VADM Rommel Anthony SD Reyes
• Deputy of Chief of Staff, Personnel: BGen Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II PA
• Chief, Morale and Service Branch: LtC Mak Shwen M. Caringal PAF

AFP EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT OFFICE
• Chief: Captain Ariel S. Palisoc PN (GSC)
• Chief, Operations Branch: Maj Edna Claire R. Capacillo PAF
• Chief, Finance Branch: LDCR Chris Brian B. Ascaño PN

The St. Dominic College Basic Education grade 9 and grade 10 students attended the Rover Scout Investiture and Vigil last January 13-14, 2023 in the DRA Hall was facilitated by the Cavite Council, Sctr. Walry E. Herradura, Council Scout Executive, from the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.

Starting the event, the Dominicans listened closely during the orientation about Rover Scouting. This gave the students an insight into their duty as Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Following the orientation was a group activity where students were given a chance to make a short skit presentation about the "Do's and Donts" as a BoyScout. In the third part of the event, students were given time to reflect and wrote down their thoughts regarding the whole event. The most awaited part of the event was the investiture proper. In here, our Dominicans took their oath wearing their neckerchief and slide.

St. Dominic College of Asia produces new licensed Teachers with an excellent passing rate of 100% for Elementary level and an above national passing rate for the Secondary Level. The examination was conducted last October 2, 2022 and after fifty-six working days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results.

Below are our newly Licensed Professional Teachers (LPTs):


Elementary level

Glenda R. Dudua, LPT
Ma. Fe Bolabog Horca, LPT
Miguel Amiel Ibiaz Lagman, LPT
Nestle Sala Ocasla, LPT
Ruth Cruz Reta, LPT
Gemma Ibgan Valera, LPT


Secondary Level

Czarina Dane Fortes Atillano, LPT
Chrizza Macapagal Baranda, LPT
May An Caspe Bautista, LPT
Jan Alexiz Camba Caraveo, LPT
Blessie Jane Amoyar Eleuterio, LPT
Rocky Orejola Llagas, LPT
John Louisse D. Lopez, LPT
Rick Monares Manuel, LPT
Rhea Mar Keith Javinal Onpoo, LPT
Maria Luisa S. Papica, LPT
Cherrie Lyn Biñas Quiray, LPT
Danica Albis Romero, LPT
Gen Ric Inciong Santos, LPT

Avrille Chynne S. Encarnado, RN secured the Top 9 spot of the November 2022 Nursing Licensure Examination with an 88.40% board passing rate.

Encarnando is the third topnotcher SDCA has produced since 2012.

The BS Nursing graduates of St. Dominic College of Asia achieved a 87.50% passing rate for first-time takers.


Adding to the long list of Dominican Nurses are:

Jowella P. Abao, RN
Bernadette Ann M. Aringo, RN
Shannen Marie V. Cainglet, RN
Paulyn Faith De Leon Calderon, , RN
Lucky Anthony M. Catillo, RN
Erroll D. Catana, , RN
Jelly Hebreo Convento, RN
Warren G. Carral, RN
Drexvis M. Danseco, RN
Ericca B. De Guzman, RN
Normie A. Diaz, RN
Jaylawrence Victor V. Dizon, RN
Bernice Christylle M. Española, RN
Dhylene G. Galon, RN
Denica Marie Ilang-Ilang, RN
Kimson Christylle S. Lagmayo, RN
Patricia Clare S. Monzon, RN
Maria Evangeline T. Navidad, RN
Charisse Jae L. Noel, RN
Anna Minette T. Ortega, RN
Gabriel T. Panteras, RN
Nicole Shyne May M. Feralta, RN
Joshua C. Perez, RN
Kim Margarett R. Pielago, RN
Jennifer Pineo, RN
Kethra Erica C. Quilloriano, RN
Elha Regin M. Ramiro, RN
Mar Ellain N. Rebosura, RN
Santonina D. Regueta, RN
Edwin F. Reliza, RN
Michelle Marie Q. Rubia, RN
Patricia Anne Luz S. Santos, RN
Cherish Mere Claire C. Sensontic, RN
Rosbania S. Mablog, RN
Bernadette Claudine A. Suerte, RN
Charyze Del Mundo Tevez, RN
Milagros D. Vicedo, RN


Along with our 37 newly licensed Nurses is Avrille Chynne S. Encarnado, RN who placed ninth in the November 2022 Nursing Licensure Examination with an 88.40% board exam rate. This makes her the third top notch licensed professional SDCA has produced since 2012.

Thirty-two students from BS Pharmacy passed the TESDA NCIII Pharmacy Service certification last December 9 - 13, 2022. This certificate is an advantage for the students once they graduate since it attests their knowledge in dispensing and preparing medication as prescribed by doctors or clients, and stock control maintenance of the drugstore.


DECEMBER 9, 2022 Passers:

1. Aquino, Audrey Nicole C.
2. Barzaga, Camila D.
3. Camit, Angela Patricia Nicole A.
4. Cipres, Angeline A.
5. Dela Vega, Kaithleen Joy E.
6. Dualan, Sarah Faye D.
7. Limbo, Juan Nelson T.
8. Lopez, Kayzelle Anne U.
9. Martinez, Nathalie Alezea R.
10. Pontevedra, Rhina Danica G.


DECEMBER 10, 2022

1. Tardio, Mark Jude R.
2. Canio, Magdelyn Yvonne O.
3. Seguirel, Kent Vincent Jarold
4. Pedroso, Ela L.
5. Tibayan, Ghiesel Anne B.
6. Tria, Lorna M.
7. Petalver, Cherry Ann C.
8. Repala, Kerstein Cassie D.
9. Meregillano, Tyra May A.
10. Hular, Angela Christine


DECEMBER 12, 2022

1. Casalme, Daniela Marie N.
2. Olarte, Mauriesse M.
3. Sison, Eliah Trexie V.


DECEMBER 13, 2022

1. Amba, Patricia Elaine B.
2. Alde, Angelica Faye I.
3. Avila, Emjae B.
4. Camacho, Chavelita-Mari B.
5. Hipolito, Lyka Joyce N.
6. Barrios, Jullienne Gayle
T. 7. Tan, Alexandrea Krylle D.
8. Cruz, Honeylene M.
9. Mercado, Mary Grace A.
10. Recto, Aubrey Jane P.

Representatives from Quipper and administrators from Pasig Catholic College (PCC) visited St. Dominic College Basic Education for a benchmarking program, January 12, 2023. The said visit aims to provide PCC with the best practices of conducting online and onsite learning modalities through observations and exchange of ideas.

Last academic year 2021-2022, Quipper awarded St. Dominic College Basic Education the Saikō no Gakkō Takagi Award. This award is given to institutions for having an outstanding online program and successful implementation of Online Learning for the basic education level.

The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) awarded St. Dominic College of Asia the TOP 3 Colleges with Highest Accredited Programs in the Philippines last December 2, 2022 at the PACUCOA 33rd Annual General Assembly via Zoom.

This is the third time that SDCA received this award for its aggressive approach towards accreditation.



Level III Accredited Programs:

Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSEd)
Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEEd)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSPsych)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM)



Level I Accredited Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharma)
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System (BSAIS)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BSBio)
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAComm)
Bachelor in Multimedia Arts (BMMA)
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM)



Preliminary Visited Programs:

Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP)
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)

Educational institutions are given formal recognition by PACUCOA authenticating their excellent academic programs.

St. Dominic College of Asia celebrated its 19th Founding Anniversary last November 25 to November 28, 2022. After two long years of celebrating this event virtually, the SDCA community was able to gather together again at the SDCA campus.

During the week-long celebration, students from the Basic Education to Higher Education enjoyed different competitions, booths, variety shows, and many more!

One of the main highlights of this event was the Exhibition Game of the alumni versus the new Dominican Pikemen. Students cheered at the Skyline Gymnasium as both teams competed against each other.

The SDCA Board of Trustees gathered together at the One Asia Heritage for the launching of its Founders Corner, Don Gregorio and Doña Dominga Anico Andaman last November 28. This will serve as a marker for their bust which will be unveiled during the 20th Founding Anniversary of the institution.

The TUV Nord Philippines also joined the celebration as they presented the ISO 9001:2015 certificate to the SDCA community after it successfully passed the level 1 and level 2 evaluation visit last October 2022. PACUCOA certificates were also awarded to various programs of SDCA during this event for achieving the requirements set by PACUCOA accreditors.

The celebration culminated with the Grand Coronation of the Mr. and Ms. SDCA of the Higher Education department, crowning Mr. Nursing and Ms. Accountancy.