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.