NDMC NSTP at 20: Programs Implemented Get Eva... | Article

There is so much to say about National Service Training Program - its awareness and impact to the students who realize their significant contributions to the community and country as a whole.  Such magnanimity of national service training does not only mean coming up and implementing a community project to culminate the program but to realize a sustainable and relevant project .  NSTP goes beyond community outreach. It instills capability building within and among the students as well as instilling life skills that would empower the youth in decision making and nation building initiatives.  As the academic year concluded, the annual evaluation and planning of the NSTP was conducted. No less than the idyllic Isla Jardin in Glan, Sarangani was the perfect venue for the said activity.  Engr...

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PE Festival 2022 Revives Olympic Animo | Article

After 3 years, PE festival was again revived last June 04, 2022 with the theme: "Physical Education: Promoting Peace, Camaraderie, and Sportsmanship Amidst Pandemic". Students under PE 102 - Rhythmic Activities and PE 104 – Team Sports were the participants of the said activity.  Early in the morning during the opening program, the Bulwagang Genoveva Deles Jaranilla, NDMC Gymnasium was filled with excitement, cheers and yells  of the PE 104 students for the bench-cheering competition.  Five teams competed: Team Leo, Team Pisces, Team Aries, Team Aquarius, Team Sagittarius, and Team Taurus. After the opening program, PE 104  students competed simultaneously in the following events: Volleyball tournament - Male and Female category under, PE 102 and PE 104 students for slogan and poster...

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The first NSTP Graduation after the Pandemic | Article

The 20th NSTP graduation program commenced on June 3 at Bulwagang Genoveva Deles Jaranilla with a theme, Grateful and Grate: Making a positive Difference for 80 Years and Beyond.  The program was spearheaded by the office of the NSTP Program Coordinator, Mrs. Rosario J. Gapasin and focal persons.  This is the first NSTP graduation after the COVID-19 pandemic.   A total of 922 NSTP students graduated: MS II - 184 MS 32 – 40 MS 42 – 32 CWTS/LTS- 666 Awards given during the graduation were: Leadership in Academic Excellence – 1 Artistic and Socio-Cultural Contribution – 1 Efficiency Award – 1 Duty Award – 1  Loyalty Award – 1 Leadership Award – 1  Exemplary Community Service Award – 40 Two students from CBA and CED respectively shared their testimonies and experiences in their NSTP community...

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409 Candidates Attend Face to Face Graduation | Article

It was an answered prayer to finally march down the aisle and personally receive the prized diploma.  The 61st Commencement Exercises last May 29will be written in history as the resumption of face to face graduation since the Covid 19 outbreak in 2019. The Baccalaureate Mass was held in the morning at the Bulwagang Genoveva Deles-Jaranilla. Fr. Jonathan R. Domingo, OMI – NDMC President was the presider. At 3:00 in the afternoon, the candidates for graduation lines up at their designated area for the Hooding Ceremony – one of the many firsts in the resumption of face to face graduation.  Immediately after the hooding ceremony was the processional of the graduates, faculty, administration, guests, board of trustees and the colors.  Everyone familiar with NDMC commencement exercises felt...

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Rentuma Tops the Graduating Class of 2022 | Article

The Home of Topnotchers – College of Education has the biggest haul of academic awardees in the 61st Commencement Exercises on May 29.  There are 26 academic awardees from CED out of the total 43.  The College of Business and Accountancy has 12 academic awardees, followed by the College of Arts and Sciences with 3 awardees.  Both the College of Criminal Justice Education and College of Nursing have 1 awardee. Topping the roster of academic awardees is Lea B. Rentuma, BSED Social Studies major.  She obtained the grade weighted average of 1.108500.  She is the Governor of the College of Education, and has since been active in all the endeavors of the college.  She is a consistent honor student and a contender in public speaking.  Rentuma will deliver the Address of Petition during the...

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TES: The Tried and Tested Testament of the Go... | Article

These are just some of the pouring emotions of the college students who will receive the 7th release of the Tertiary Educational Subsidy from May 26-28.  The much awaited TES release just came at the right time for the students to pay for their final examination. The same process of TES claim is being strictly followed and observed.  The grantee along with a guardian will fill up the form and proceed to the designated verification counter located at the De Mazenod Hall.  Having been cleared and validated, the grantee will now proceed at the Primera Function Hall to receive the cash subsidy. The grantees include the Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores.  While the application of the Freshmen is still being assessed for finalization in the national office. It can be remembered that NDMC college...

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Mindanao Sports for Peace 2022: A Smashing Su... | Article

“Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me” – this powerful line taken from the song is a proverbial reminder that peace is an inner initiative that radiates from within and transcends culture, color and race.  The first Mindanao Sports for Peace was conducted fourteen years ago in NDMC in 2008. It was a huge delegation of children coming from the places of conflict in Midsayap.  It was an immortal legacy of the Philippine Sports Commission headed by Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez and a great dream realized by Fr. Romeo S. Saniel, OMI then President of NDMC. The said activity aimed at providing creative and fun venue for children in conflict so they may see the other side of where they are.  The children also got top notch professional training from the members of the PSC....

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Seniors Get Job Application Feels | Article

The seniors are still in the middle of complying requirements for graduations and are days away from the big day – Graduation Day. But they already had the experience how to impress employers to be during their mock job interview last May 10-11.  The activity is under the program of activities of the Guidance and Testing Center that aims to facilitate the graduating students on one of the most crucial stage of being a graduate – job application. The said activity invited deans, directors and chairpersons as reference persons for the mock job interview. On the day of the two-day activity, the seniors were all transformed to savvy applicants – well groomed, confident and interview-ready. They took time waiting for their turn to be interviewed and elaborated the best version of themselves....

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NDMC 80th Steering Committee Evaluates Annive... | Article

The beach is truly magical in its form – the sunrise, the sunset, the vibe and the level of relaxation.  No wonder many would pick the beach for recreation and unwinding over the mountain.  Such was the choice of venue of the NDMC 80th Steering Committee to evaluate the projects of NDMC implemented in celebration of the 80th Founding Anniversary of the First Notre Dame School in Asia.  Observations and impressions regarding the different programs and endeavors of the different committees were enumerated.  They were carefully noted and assessed during the evaluation convened by Engr. Ronniel D. Labio – VPAA.  The evaluation venue is the Villa Amparo Resort in the Island Garden City of Samal last February 20-22. Everyone took time piecing the different factors that contributed to the...

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College Personnel Sea-lebration Rocks | Article

Victory is sweetest when celebrated with the ones who hurdled the challenges with you from start to finish. The tale of winning the championship becomes immortal and a legacy to reckon with.  The College personnel won the NDMC 80th Concert last February 17. A hefty 80K grand prize was awarded for a victory party celebration in Villa Amparo in the Island Garden City of Samal last April 7-9.  It was a simultaneous Samal Getaway Celebration along with the IBED and NTP. The NTP chose Our Lady of Victory Training Center and MAREX for day 1 and day 2 venue respectively. The IBED was billeted at Cavanico Il Mare Resort.  It was a timely and much needed break from academic works and concerns as there was only spending the time lounging and be at peace with one’s self. The entire NDMC personnel...

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