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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Summer Fest, Summer Fun

Photo taken from: https://www.facebook.com/NDDUSSG

As the heat of the sun rises, NDDU heats up summer as it celebrated Summer fest 2013 with the theme “SumMarista 2013: Keep calm and beat the Summer Heat through the Marist Spirit” on April 30, 2013 at London Beach Resort, Bawing, General Santos City.

The celebration started around 9 am with hosts, Mr. Jay Paul Binas, Ms. Tessa Mae Alejado, and Mr. Alvin Francis Ambe. The opening program kindled the heat when the PEHMA Society performed a dance number to welcome the newly-elected SSG officers who are present at that time, namely: James Astilla- SSG President, Louis Gwen Taborete- SSG Vice-President, Mark Adama- SSG Vice-President, Maria Fatima Kaye Reyes- Treasurer, Merajoy Tabal, Elaiza Feb Feleo, Patricia Sarmiento, Ian Kim Bancaerin, Maico Demi Aperocho, Mikaela Guerra, Mark Anthony Hatulan, Aries Pagaling, John Edward Ciocon, and Mary Anne Jude Hizoler. They facilitated this summer event by rendering their time in planning for the activities and did all the preparations. There were SSG volunteers, including clubs and organizations that extended their help to enact the program successfully.

In this year’s summer fest, four participating teams namely, red, green, yellow, and blue team, competed to different games such as Pinoy Tug of War in which the participants were blindfolded without knowing their competitors. This funny game allowed the audience to really enjoy the hot weather, especially when some participants continued to pull the rope which was tied in a coconut tree. It paved way to have fun despite the competition. As the temperature rose, each team showed determination to win in the following games: amazing race, eat all you can and sack race. At the end, it was the Red Team that grabbed the limelight for the games category.

While the students rested as they end up the tournament, other students enjoyed the warm weather while staying under their respective cottages delighted with the foods that they bought and prepared at lunchtime. To entertain them, there were successive intermission numbers from the NDDU Music Bands and Dance Groups like Zsoshie5 who performed Korean Pop Dances.

As the clock struck 3 pm, the heat continues as the summer showdown follows the scene for this year’s Mr. and Ms. Summer fest 2013. Each team is represented by 1 pair of candidates. Each team supported their bets as they ramp their best in their Summer Attire and showed that they had not only beauty, but also brains in the Question and Answer Portion which is divided into two; the informal and the formal. The Dameans applauded the contestants’ answers because of their sense of humor in the informal question and answer and their wit in the formal one. Finally, the pageant ended as the last year’s Mr. and Ms. Summer fest, Mr. Ricky Bustos and Ms. Hannah Sunico , both from the Blue Team, passed the crown to Mr. Rhyll Kearney Pilipil from the Yellow Team and Ms. Merabel Tumulak from the Blue Team who were declared as the Mr. and Ms. Summer fest 2013.

Based on the overall results, it was the Red Team that gained the big percentage in all games, so as also to be announced as the champion. 

MC Fajardo and JProngco

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