Revisiting the Past

History serves as the ties that bind the Notre Dameans through the years.  As introduced by Dr. Norma F. Segocio, with the theme “Balik-Tanaw,” the NDDU exhibits during the 11^th Biennial Reunion, simply aid visually to help trace back the past to the growth of the community.

This was a homecoming event held by Notre Dame of General Santos Alumni Association (NDGSA)- USA and Canada chapters in partnership with the Dominican Sisters of Sienna, Marist Brothers Community and University Community, in connection with the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Notre Dame spirit of verification and solidarity.

The motorcade of the participating communities started in the morning of May 21^st from Notre Dame Siena College to NDDU-IBED Lagao where the program was conducted.

In his welcome message, Bro. John Y. Tan, FMS, executive assistant to the president said,   “We must keep paying forward. For whatever you sow you must reap. Never stop learning no matter how young you are. Never be afraid to make mistakes because even the most brilliant man makes it. What’s important is to learn from your mistakes. Never forget the Lord.”

Most displays from one side of the covered area were the history and citations of NDDU which include the activities, achievements and mission-vision statements of its departments namely: College of Engineering and Technology, College of Health Sciences, College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, Business College and the Graduate School.

Celebrating its 50^th year, the VOX Publication had its yearbooks from 1963-2011. Outstanding Alumni, Alumni Today Publications, Alumni Art Works by Mr. Bueno Silva and Alumni Book launching and re-launching of Southern Heritage history books from the 13^th century by Dr. Santos and Mr. Jong Ramirez were also featured.

There also included was newly-launched Challenge 21, an educational strategy board game by Mr. Leonardo Mejia Yu.

In his speech, Mr. Chito de Guzman, PATA president proposed the alumni wall, two-classroom building at Maasim and library expansions.

            More activities were looked forward to for the rest of the year by the Notre Dameans to create a meaningful and productive 60^th year celebration of the institution.

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NDDU takes part on 2013 Elections

The Notre Dame of Dadiangas University participated as PPCRV (Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting) and citizen’s arm of Commission on Elections all throughout the 2013 Elections last May 13, 2013 at Sarangani and South Cotabato Areas.

        

The General Santos City (PPCRV) was headed by Bro. Manuel V. de Leon, FMS. A seminar was conducted and facilitated by Mr. Edwin Doyo and Mr. Edgardo Claudio weeks before the elections regarding the functions of PPCRV and they provided helpful information concerning the responsibilities and benefits of those estimated 500 NDDU students, alumni, personnel and staff who volunteered to be PPCRV members. The volunteers were assigned in different tasks such as poll watchers, VAD and etc., they were also allocated to different remote areas to observe and assure the just and fair duration of polls.

        

“Without the NSTP students that time, there will only be few volunteers who joined the PPCRV aside from the personnel, alumni and others. However, their participation was helpful in assisting the voters, collecting the votes and other functions assigned to those PPCRV volunteers,” said Mr. Doyo.

        

Indeed, the Elections 2013 was held successful. New leaders and new government will lead our country and the localities therein. The PPCRV and the NDDU did a great job in upholding an unbiased election of the Philippines as well as the areas of Sarangani and South Cotabato. 

Ramayana L. Parcon

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