NDDU Kingfishers outrages NDTC Lions

Nerve-breaking kill attacks, smashes, spikes, and flares made the Kingfishers of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) as the ruling champion in the friendly match of men’s volleyball during the Notre Dame Educational Association Friendship Game ’13 against the hardened players from Notre Dame of Tacurong College (NDTC) Lions, trailed in NDDU Campus on October 23 with an outscored sets of 2-0: 25-18, 25-22 under complex match points.

As the Kingfishers grabbed the limelight in their successive wins on the same date; defeating the Notre Dame of Kidapawan College (NDKC) with a straight two sets, another overwhelming victory they blasted in the final face-off against NDTC which ended within their control. An off-speed error from the Lions concluded the declaration of Kingfishers as the winner.

Both teams were hungry for scoring to prove their supremacy on the court. The Kingfishers played 1:1 ratio with the Lions as they shook off the cobwebs in set 1, reigning with quick push of the ball over the net while leaving the opponent gasping for breath, 15-9. Aiming to drive an earnest game, the NDTC returned with aggressiveness that added more stress to NDDU. Players exhibited long rallies that made the crowd went wild. It continued up to tie up period 16-16, but the smart fake-toss of Kingfishers crushed the deuce in 25-18.

The match concluded in set 2 where visible errors displayed: service and reception errors, due to the fact that championship title laid upon their hands. Players with win-win attitude showcased skills in the end line: forcibly dig and spike the ball to gain every point. Finally, the tight match ended as the NDDU Kingfishers took successive overhand pass with gnashing of kill attacks that resulted to 16-14. An error from the NDTC added one point from the 24 score of NDDU to a winning score of 25.

“We really prepared for this game; we practiced for two weeks, in-house training to have team building, and develop trust for one another.”, Web Galzote (no. 15), one of the star player of the champion team. The game ended nothing but basic form of sportsmanship and friendship. Both teams congratulated one another and NDDU Kingfishers attested their superiority in volleyball tourney.

                                                                                               

                                                                                                Jonnafe Mae A. Prongco

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Junior Masscom Studes Culminated their Crafts in the 7th MSFF and Dokyu-Suri

Film making is groping in the dark, they say.  However, the junior Masscom students foundlight after crafting their own film entries showcased in the 7^th Masscom Short Film Festival (MSFF) and Dokyu-Suri held last October 14, 2013 at the Bro. J.McKnight Auditorium.

The festival’s goal is focused in developing and enhancing the skills of NDDU’s future media practitioners in making short films of their own choices of genre and documentaries while putting into application the theories learned in the four corners of the classroom.

The entries for short films were:  Gatilyong Kalawang, Usok, Kolorete, andCentro.  The production team of Gatilyong Kalawang which is an action-love story bagged 6 awards for outstanding in cinematography, production design and musical score, editing, direction, had the best supporting actor and coined the most promising short film.  Meanwhile, Usok which is a story of love, trickery, and hatred garnered the best in screenplay and had the best actor.  Kolorete, a story of an uptown girl gone gaga in the city, had the best actress while Centro, a tragic story of friendship, was the best in theatrical display.

The young film makers also culminated their skills in making documentaries – eye-opening films to realities in the society.  Talaarawan shone the brightest being awarded as the best documentary and having the best documentary host.  It is the documentary counterpart of the production team of Gatilyong Kalawang.  Talaarawan was a documentary of the lives of our seniority in the Home for the Aged who has not long seen their families.  The other entries were Kagud which is about internet scams, Porter shares to us the life of a bus terminal porter, and Maya which is centered on bisexuality.

“We deserved it!” rejoiced Halier Rubrico exclaimed as he received one of the awards for Gatilyong Kalawang.

As the saying goes: “If teamwork and hard work go together always…it pays!”

Agnes Salada

Sheina Mae Laus

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The Voice attends 15th NTC Press Con

In celebration of General Santos City’s Tuna Festival, the 15^th National Tuna Congress was held at SM City General Santos Trade Halls on the 6^th and 7^th of September with the theme “Celebrating 15 years of Advocacy, Partnership and Collaboration.”

A press conference was held in the morning of the first day which was attended by the The Voice Publication of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University as a part of the private sector which would promote out the Tuna Industry in productive collaboration with government agencies, political leaders, industry leaders and experts.

During the conference, questions were raised on some of the 14 resolutions presented, and one was regarding the passage of the law creating the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

According to Mr. Joaquin T. Lu, President of SFFAII, the Department, being on the secretary level could participate in international conferences and through its creation, the government could give more attention and immediate action to the needs of the fishing industry which clearly provides more benefits and advantages than the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

The Typhoon Pablo incident was also recalled. Mr. Dominic R. Salazar, Chairman of the Program and Resolutions Committee said that advance monitoring of the weather as well as of the condition of the high seas is essential wherein speculations of a perfect storm could be made. Mr.Marfenio Y. Tan, Chairman of SAFI Group of Companies added that people should accept the drastic change of weather patterns (climate change). Specifically, he also mentioned that fishing is banned during typhoon season for safety.

Aside from the fishing industry, there was also a resolution regarding the development of the General Santos City airport. It is briefly said that the airport is strategic in nature and the government is aiming for its improvement together with its facilities for it to be globally competitive.

Other matters addressed through follow-up questions concerned fishing boats, the International Labour Organization Recommendation 199 and the minimumwages.

Meanwhile, at the same morning, the Trade Exhibit was also opened which featured products of different companies such as Citra Mina Group of Companies, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, Energitex Power Technologies Corporation, Dynamic Casting, Inc., Cebu Pacific Air, Unilab, Banco De Oro Universal Bank, etc.

The Congress proceeded in the afternoon until the next day wherein topics about the Tuna Industry were discussed, open forums were conducted and the 15^th NTC resolutions were developed.

Shandy Mae M. Pagco

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Dameans celebrate God's Creation

“Whatever you do to your environment, you do to yourself,” quoted Mr. Jose A. Guntalidad, as the guest speaker, during the culmination of a week-long activities for the Integrity of Creation Month Celebration. The program was held at the HR Lobby last July 31, 2013. It was organized by the Peace Partners and participated by several R.E. 111 classes and R.E. scholars.

“The wonders of creation reveal God's glory,” was the theme for this year's celebration. There were several Eco-trivias given and prizes awarded to the winners. A film strip entitled 'A Beatiful World' was shown before the delivery of Dr. Guntalidad's message. The celebration also marked the proclamation of NDDU as 'Eco-friendly University'.

Jessica Danielle G. Datoon

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Dameans Celebrate World Youth Day

“Go and Make Disciples of All Nations,” from Matthew 28:19 was the theme for this year's celebration of World Youth Day. The Youth Diocese of Cotabato, various parishes within Diocese of Marbel, and the Notre Dame schools such as ND Siena Polomolok, Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), and Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) sent young representatives to partake in the event which happens simultaneously with the celebration in Rio, Brazil. It was held at NDMU grounds on July 27-28, 2013.  The World Youth Day was packed with activities that aim to empower the youth and enrich their spiritual lives. “The World Youth Day is a rare opportunity as well as a worthwhile experience for any young individual who happen to participate in it,” says Charisse Marie Bartulaba, Peace Partners Secretary and participant of World Youth Day. 

Jessica Danielle G. Datoon

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ADDU spikes for the win

On July 25, 2013, at 4:43 of Thursday afternoon at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University Covered Area held the friendship match of Volleyball Women where Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) won over our very own Notre Dame of Dadiangas University.

They made a strong start after the first set of the game with a score 25 over NDDU’s 16. By second set a change of favor took place letting NDDU have 25 over ADDU’s 22. The rally heated up further by third set where two slides occurred and still NDDU did not lose its favor of 27 over the opponent’s 25. ADDU kept its hope, went on and won the fourth set with 25 over NDDU’s 19.

Much more eager to en and win the game at once, ADDU performed and played with all their might and made it to the last set with 15-8.

           After winning three out of five sets, the game was successfully concluded with ADDU as champions.  

Fernaline Joy Galopo

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NDDU salutes Dr. Romel N. Fieldad

“Try not become a man of success but a man of value” – Albert Einstein

The real graduation you need to surpass is not found in school, but in life. Dr. Romel N. Fieldad, the late Dean of the Business College, had lived in both ways; he became a man of success and value. The life he had lived is a fulfilling one, a legacy he had paved for 43 years.

Tragic news broke last June 7, 2013 about his sudden passing away due to a severe asthma attack. This was the second attack he had after 14 years. He was rushed to the hospital but he didn’t make it and was then declared as dead on arrival by the doctor.

The NDDU community, as well as his family and friends, mourned for his loss and had his wake at the NDDU, St. Marcellin Champagnat Chapel. Everyone was still in shock for incidentally, last June 6^th of 2013 they celebrated his 20^th year of service as a dedicated educator in the university and was awarded with a plaque of recognition.

“His being a Dean of the Business College brought several innovative programs in the College specifically inclusion of research in the BSBA Curriculum, enriched work related learning experience program for all courses in the college and the national and international exposures of the BSHRM and BSTM student,” Dr. Ma. Monina M. Duqueza, Executive Assistant for Academics, said on her Eulogy.

He had his humble beginnings, having his aspiration to be successful as his drive and his principles to guide him along the way. He started off as a Computer Center Staff from November 1992 to May of 1993. And on June of 2006 he was assigned to become the Dean of the Business College which was known as one of the most populous colleges in the university.

“Workaholic, dedicated, loyal and patient,” this is how Ms. Rosalyn A. Alapag describe him as a Dean. She added that sometimes he can be strict in terms of students’ performance in school but it was just his way of showing his concern and guidance to let them learn from their mistakes. People who were courageous enough to befriend him got to know who he really is; a simple person with simple happiness.

He would always remind his faculty to come on time, be at their best and to believe in themselves. He is a man of principles; everyone should follow what is in the rule. That is how he is as an educator and a father-figure to his students. Every graduation, parents and students thank him because often at that point, they’ve come to realize why he was too strict in the first place.

The legacy he had left in NDDU and to the lives of the people around him made him a man worth saluting. He had lived selflessly, a true Marist educator, indeed.  

Garnet Cababayao

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Business College leads Enrolment at NDDU

A total of 3,762 students are enrolled at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University for the first semester of School Year 2013-2014.

According to the Enrolment Distribution Summary released by the University Registrar’s Office, the Business College has the most number of students enrolled with 1,749 or 46.49% of the total students’ population. The College of Engineering and Technology has the second most number with 929 students or 24.69%; followed by the College of Arts and Sciences with 467 students or 12.41%; the College of Education with 324 students or 8.61%. Meanwhile, the College of Health and Sciences consists of 293 students or 7.79% only.

The table below shows the Enrolment Distribution Summary in percentage for the First Semester, School Year 2013-2014:

Source: Registrar's Office, NDDU

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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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