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KDCI Publication 1st Issue 2013
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The creation of the Kidapawan Doctors College is
not an accident. The college has been part of the long
term plan of the creator of Kidapawan Doctors Hospital,
Inc. In fact, it is one of the many purposes of the hospital
when the corporation (KDHI) was first conceptualized way
back in early 1995 and eventually listed the college as a
secondary purpose of the corporation when it was regis-
tered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Now, it is a dream come true.
Why & how this college became a reality may pose a question. In the beginning, many of the incor-
porators of KDHI are physicians by profession plus its business partner, the Diocese of Kidapawan.
All this was done to complete the mission, just like what Christ did – the HEALING. The physicians
are in-charge of the physical healing while the priests for the spiritual healing. And out of this mis-
sion come the opportunities.
As medical professionals, we promised in our oath to pass on to the next generation our talents
and ideas we earned from our respective medical schools. That is why we have a mission to teach
the young ones who will eventually take the responsibility, and so on. We teach our children to be
part of this journey and take an active role in nation building.
The hospital was created to help the locals in the whole province of Cotabato and South Central
Mindanao in their quest for medical needs. That, instead of going to far flung urban cities like Da-
vao City; we encouraged them to avail of our facilities here in Kidapawan City where we can be at
par with the higher centers. So far, many of our patients responded and tried to avail of our ser-
vices. And still counting. We were able to cater their needs plus the many advantages, such as big
savings from transportation expense, leaving our job to care for the sick, etc. Then, opportunities
arouse such as employment, added income taxes to the LGU, and many more.
The college was created with the same scenario. From the beginning, risks were at stake but we
were so confident that this venture will eventually be successful in the end, mainly because we
have the hospital ready as a training ground for our students. Our aim is high so much so that in the
end we will be able to produce quality products, quality students ready to be deployed anywhere in
the world.
Kidapawan Doctors College, Inc, started with a big bang and we were able to create a lasting im-
pression to the community. We will continue to innovate for the betterment of our students. We
will help them not only in their studies but also in finding for more opportunities for a brighter
tomorrow.
PAULINO R. AGRAVE, M.A. Ed. Editor-in-Chief
RANDY PAUL P. GUMANAO, RChem
HANNA MAE G. BURCAO
CORNELIO F. NAVARRA, Jr.
Associate Editors
Josephine D. Suyamin, MBA., MAEd
Joebert D. Gabia, RL
Nordy Paul V. Responte
Michelle Ann C. Regala, MBA
Maria Remedios B. Hilario
Raymund A. Liboon, MBA
Merly A. Ducao, MBA
Edna A. Cornelio, MAEd
Solomon Zaki Bacalso, RN
Jhoanne P. Makasimbual, RN
Contributors
ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
NOEL CARO
Lay-out Artists
MR. GENARO R. ANDRES, MBA
MR. BERNARD A. GORTINA, RN, MN
Mr. Antonio S. Coliseo, CPA
Consultants
MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM
THE PRESIDENTTHE PRESIDENTTHE PRESIDENT
Prof. EDWIN Y. GANTUANGCO, MD, FPCR
What should be the philosophy of every man to attain worth living? Is it necessary to justi-fy the matter?
In a very simple manner, only one thing that summarizes every idealism that man pos-sesses. He constantly encounters a lot of changes and he must accept it for him to be happy. It has been quoted that every man is shaped by his own destiny. Consequently, it is a vague sense fallacy. Since every man is a master of himself, so destiny doesn’t matter at all. Thus, by virtue of freedom that has been exercised ethically is an absolute justification that he molded himself and decided what life he wanted to be. It solely depends on
Am I Preparing for
Tomorrow? by: Bernard A. Gortina, RN, REU, MN, FPCHA
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Priority can be one of the reasons why man fails. Sometimes he prefers to give more pri-ority to other aspect rather than the most neces-sary and relevant one. The mistake of choosing some strategies by prioritizing useless and miscal-culated endeavor will define future failures.
Limitations influenced man’s achieve-ments or accomplishments. It can be the highest cause of frustrations. Children who live in squatter area or in slum don’t have the choice to live in luxurious mansions or high-end condomini-ums. A garbage collector or a scavenger doesn’t have a choice to enjoy travelling around the world due to lack of money. Students who live in a third world country don’t have the choice to become a modern scientist due to lack of oppor-tunity. Blind man doesn’t have the choice of see-ing the beauty of God’s creation. Deaf don’t have
the perception and integration of different in-fluences that drive him to practice his freedom of choice. Hence, every choices man has made affects his way of living.
As we go further, we can trace some es-sential aspect that would probably define the quest for generalization of this philosophy amidst the identical uniqueness of every man.
Motivation has been defined as driving force to attain one’s goal. It plays an important role in every perseverance man should exert to get what he wanted. However, we must put in-to consideration that motivation plays in two ways, either right or wrong. Right motivation generally ends with satisfaction, while wrong motivation will possibly bring about frustra-tions. Therefore, man must be critical in scaling his motivation to be right. Motivated person in general, are those who are determined to be-come successful. It is best manifested by his day to day preparations.
Mr. Bernard A. Gortina, MN, the appointed
VP for Administration and Planning, with the sup-
port of Mr. Antonio S. Coliseo, CPA, VP for Finance,
and Mr. Sergio G. Bardos, MN, the Human Resource
Director, spearheaded the preparation of all the re-
quirements for the full operation of the school.
KDCI, as an affiliate of Kidapawan Doctors Hospital,
Inc., a tertiary hospital accredited as ― Center of
Quality by PHIC, provides quality education, and
ensures great job and bright future to its students.
The initial courses offered are : Bachelor of Science
in Medical Technology (BSMT), Bachelor of Science
in Radiologic Technology (BSRT), Bachelor of Sci-
ence in Psychology (BSPsych), Bachelor of Science
in Pharmacy (BSPharm), and Technical and Voca-
tional Education Training (TVET) two-year programs
such as: Information Technology (IT), Computer
Technology (Comp Tech), Hotel &
By: Bernard A. Gortina, RN, REU, MN, FPCHA & Paul R. Agrave, MAEd
History of KDCI
The idea of establishing a school, so as
to expand the services aside from health care,
was first conceptualized by Dr. Thaddeus A.
Evangelista in 1994 right after the acquisition of
St. Joseph Hospital which was renamed
Kidapawan Doctors Hospital, Inc. (KDHI). Since
the focus of the management was to increase
the service capability of KDHI, the creation of
an educational institution was set aside. Fortu-
nately, KDHI continued as a tertiary hospital in
2007. Then, a CT scan machine was acquired as
On March 9, 2012, KDHI was accredited
as Center of Quality by the Philippine Health
Insurance Corporation (PHIC), sixteen (16) years
after its foundation. Inspired by the said ac-
creditation, the idea of establishing Kidapawan
Doctors College, Inc. was revived on April 2012
through the proposal of Mr. Bernard A. Gortina,
the Quality Assurance Officer, together with
Mr. Antonio S. Coliseo, the Administrator, and
Mr. Sergio G. Bardos, the Human Resource Di-
rector, during the regular KDHI Board of Direc-
tors’ meeting attended by the following:
Fr. Jessie Esparagosa, DCK, Chairman
Dr. Wilfred Artes, Vice Chairman
Dr. Edwin Y. Gantuangco, President & CEO
Dr. Elsa Khio, Secretary
Dr. Mylena Cabriles, Treasurer
Dr. Thaddeus A. Evangelista, Director
Dr. Benilina O. Badilla, Director and Medical Director The said proposal was unanimously approved.
Then, the detailed tasking for the establish-
ment of KDCI started.
It was then that the KIDAPAWAN DOCTORS
COLLEGE, INCORPORATED (KDCI) was founded. It
was registered with the Securities & Exchange
Commission (SEC) on May 8, 2012 with Company
Reg. No. CS 201229594. On the same month, a 5-
storey building owned by Gillamac’s Marketing
Inc. was acquired to become the KDCI’s school
campus.
The KDCI’s Board of Trustees: is composed of the
ff:
Chairman/President & CEO,
Edwin Y. Gantuangco, M.D., FPCR
Corporate Secretary
Mr. Bernard A. Gortina, MN
Corporate Treasurer
Benelina O. Badilla M.D.
Trustees:
Dr. Wilfred J. Artes
Fr. Alfredo P Palomar, Jr., DCK
Thaddeus A. Evangelista, M.D.
Restaurant Management (HRM), with TESDA
Qualifications such as Computer Hardware Servic-
ing NC II, House Keeping NC II, Bartending NC II,
Health Care Services NC II, Commercial Cooking/
Cookery NC II, Food & Beverage Services NC II,
and Bread & Pastry NC II.
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C O N T E N T SC O N T E N T S
History of… from p.3. KDCI sees the need to offer these courses due to the following reasons: BS Medical Technology (BSMT) or Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science
(BMLS) is not offered in any school in the provinces of North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, and Davao del Sur; on BS Radiologic
Technology (BSRT), there is an increasing shortage of Rad. Tech. in the Philippines and increasing demand for Rad. Tech. abroad; on BS Pharmacy, there is a
shortage of Pharmacists in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) is strict in imposing appropriate Pharmacists ratio in the Hospital and there is an
increasing demand for Pharmacist abroad. There is also a need to offer Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSPsych). On technical and vocational training pro-
grams, there is a great demand of skilled workers abroad and the school is also preparing for skilled professionals to meet the demand for the K to 12 pro-
gram of DepEd.
2 Message from the President
Am I Preparing for Tomorrow
3 History of KDCI
3 1st foundation Anniversary
4 Cañete for SYC in Singapore
5 First Research Capability Building
6-7 KDCI News
8-9 KDCI Laboratory Department:
Striving for Excellence
10 KDCI Top Rank Review Center
11 Students’ Organizations Recognized
Meet Our Library Personnel
12 KDCI Conducts Fruit and Vegetable Carving
Seminar and Workshop
HRS Faculty on the DINE Philippines
13 KDCI Explores The New Paradigms in Hospitality
HRS Spearheads Nutrition Month Celebration
14 Let me tell you that...
LeaderShip Training: Releasing Potentials
15 Unsderstanding Legality in the World of Education KDCI Celebrates World Teacher’s Day
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CAÑETE FOR SUNBURST YOUTH CAMP (SYC)
IN SINGAPORE
Joan , as fondly called by her classmates , a simple lady yet intelligent and has a good com-mand in English is among the eight (8) final stu-dent attendees who passed in the screening conducted by the CHED National Office held at CHED Regional Office, Koronadal City. This year, SOCSARGEN is the recipient of the said invitation . The said screening is for the Philippine participants for Sunburst Youth Camp (SYC) in Singapore on De-cember 1-7,2013. The camp’s organizer is the Singa-pore Technologies Endowment Program (STEP) Lim-ited.
“THE ONLY COLLEGE IN KIDAPAWAN CITY”
Ms. Joan Victoria Baria Cañete was born on November 23,1996, the daughter of the educators, Sir William Pecore Cañete, a School Principal in Sagkungan Elementary School and Madam Nenita Baria Cañete, a School Principal of Cabangbangan El-ementary School.
“OUT OF 105, KDCI IS AMONG THE 8 SCHOOLS”
Ms. Joan is a First Year Medical Technology Student who has a heart in mentoring students who need her help in academics. She finished her elemen-tary education in Notre Dame of Kidapawan College (IBED) as First Honorable mention and graduated her Secondary Education in Kidapawan National High School and received the recognition as Sixth Honora-ble Mention. The KDCI family is very proud of you.
By: Josephine D. Suyamin, MA, MBA
August 24, 2013 was a memorable day for
every KDCIAN faculty and staff. Thirty four (34) par-
ticipants were the recipients of a very informative
presentation on the importance of research in the
exercise of teachers’ professionalism. The theme of
the seminar-workshop was “Research and Develop-
ment: A Voyage to Institutional Sustainability”.
The program started with an invocation by Ms. Edna
A. Cornelio, Director of Laboratories, followed by the
singing of the National Anthem, Kidapawan Hymn,
and KDCI Hymn led by Ms. Josephine D. Suyamin,
Director of Student Affairs. The participants were
welcomed by Mr. Bernard A. Gortina, Vice President
for Administration and Planning. He emphasized
that research is a mandate of CHED, and as a Higher
Education Institution, KDCI should give importance
on the area of Research Capabilities of its manpow-
er. He also added that research is something that
everyone can be proud of. It is an output of how our
minds work and an output of our own uniqueness.
The statement of objectives/purposes of conducting
the seminar-workshop was discussed by Mr. Paulino
R. Agrave, Director of Research and Publication. The
introduction of the Resource Speaker was given by
Mr. Raymond A. Liboon, College Registrar.
The resource speaker was MARLEONIE M.
BAUYOT,Ph.D.. He is the Director of Research and
Publication, & Dean of Graduate School, at San Ped-
ro College for several years. He is actively involved
as a speaker, adviser, and consultant of different ar-
eas of specialization like thesis and research writing,
organizational management, journal writing, aca-
demic institution management, and many more.
The morning session was purely on the input
of the resource speaker. Lectures and discussions
were made on how to come up with a research
problem and how to deal with it. He outlined the
topics as follows: Evidence-based Practice in Re-
search, Researchable & Non-Researchable Ques-
tions, Samples of Possible Sources of Research Top-
ics, Literature Review, Quantitative & Qualitative
Research, Research Designs, Guidelines in Design
Selection, and Statistical & Instrumental Methods in
Research. In the afternoon session, the participants
were divided into groups to brainstorm of any possi-
ble institutional research paper, depending on the
area of specialization. There were six groups who
presented their output after an hour of brainstorm-
ing: The Language, Pharmacy & Medtech, Student
Services, Finance & Math, Library, and IT & HRM
groups. Two (2) to Five (5) research titles were
formulated by each group and were presented
for critiquing. Dr. Bauyot shared his knowledge
and expertise on how to come up with a good
research problem. He congratulated the partici-
pants in coming up with very feasible research
papers.
Dr. Bauyot was indeed a very effective
speaker. He is very conversant and knowledgea-
ble on the topics. He also shared his experiences
as the discussion progressed. He articulated that
as an infant institution, teachers should start
formulating research topics concerning instruc-
tions particularly on pedagogy. He emphasized
that KDCI must have a retention strategy, thus,
emphasizing the importance of teaching meth-
ods and strategies to deliver lessons effectively
and efficiently.
As the last part of the program, an evaluation
was conducted to assess the activity. The re-
source speaker was evaluated with an overall
weighted mean score of 4.50 with the descrip-
tion of Excellent. This is equated with “the re-
source speaker is an expert on the topic”.
Among the five questions on the evaluation
form, it was the question number 4 “the speak-
er showed friendliness” which obtained the
highest weighted mean score of 4.86 which
means excellent. It was followed by question
number 2 “the speaker is very conversant/
knowledgeable on the topic being discussed
with 4.79, and question number 3 “the contents
were presented in logical manner of which the
interest of the participants was captured” with
the equivalent weighted score of 4.16 which
means very good. Further, the popular general
comment of the participants about the speaker
was “The speaker is really an expert on the area
of research. One day is not enough, it should be
2 or 3 days.”
The seminar-workshop was indeed an
eye–opener to every KDCIAN faculty and staff. It
was a very good motivation, thus, this will de-
velop our research culture.
LET’S START THE RESEARCH WORK
TODAY! MORE POWER AND CON-
GRATULATIONS TO ALL!
By: Paul R. Agrave, MAEd
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ducted at White Haven Beach Resort, Gumasa, Glan, Saranggani Province last May 4, 2013. The employees were divided into three groups: Red, Blue
and Yellow. The activity started with an opening program headed by Antonio S. Coliseo, CPA, Vice President for Finance, then followed by the orienta-
tion and preparation of each team for the different activities.
KDCI: One Goal, One Team One of the pillars of a business organization is the workforce, the people
behind its operations and management. People in the organization must be guided
with one vision, mission, and goal, and must be inspired by its core values in order
to achieve its objectives. In order for this to be accomplished, the management of
Kidapawan Doctors College, Inc. (KDCI), a newly established institution in
Kidapawan City committed to provide quality and holistic education to the people
of Kidapawan City and nearby municipalities, spearheaded a team building activity
which will enable its employees to work as one and promote camaraderie and uni-
ty with each other. The team building activity with a theme: “Coming together is
the beginning, staying together is progress, working together is success.”, was con-
In the evening, the participants had to be in their best Hawaiian costumes. One of the highlights of the activities was the Search for Mr. and Ms.
Hawaiian Idols 2013, where each team had one (1) pair of contestants for the pageant.
The teams also showed their musical talents as they presented their intermission numbers. The event was blessed by the presence of the Mr. Bernard
A. Gortina, RN,REU,MN, VP for Administration and Planning, Mr. Antonio Coliseo, CPA, VP Finance and Dr. Edwin Y. Gantuangco, FPCR, President and
By: Raymond Liboon, MBA
Walking is a great way to improve or maintain our overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen
bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can reduce our risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2
diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, WALKING is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training.
It was early in the morning of June, 2013, when the KDCIANS gathered in front of the Kidapawan Doctors College, Inc., to have the 1st KDCI fun walk.
Before the activity started, the participants did the warm-up exercises to prepare and condition their physical bodies.
The route of the fun-walk started from Kidapawan Doctors College Inc. along Quezon Boulevard, down to Central Warehouse, to Cathedral church, and
then back to KDCI.
The fun-walk would not have been successful without the full cooperation of the board of trustees, administrators, faculty & staff, students and with
the presence of the PNP who assisted the smooth flow of the activity.
KDCI Brings Fun On The RoadKDCI Brings Fun On The RoadKDCI Brings Fun On The Road
GULAYAN SA PAARALAN PROGRAM By: Merly Ducao, MBA Director, NSTP & CES
Twenty three (23) NSTP-CWTS students under the leadership of Mr. Romel Palicte participated in the gardening and planting of vegetables at the Kidapawan City Pilot Elementary School (KCPES) on August 28, 2013.
The activity was in response to the invitation of KCPES to our school (KDCI) to adopt a plot to be planted with vegetables as part of their program of enhancing the GULAYAN SA PAARALAN PROGRAM. The vegetable products of these gardens will be utilized to feed the undernourished children of the said school.
The vegetables that were planted were; malunggay, ginger, lemon grass, onions, camote tops, and “alugbati”. To those students who participated in the said endeavor, thank you very much for your effort and for showing your desire to help, in
any way, for the good of your fellowmen. May this activity will also inspire everybody to do their share to serve the community.
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N E W S
CEO, who also have served as the judges of the pageant. The night was filled with songs and laughter of the employees during the socialization night.
Everyone enjoyed the activity until dawn.
Indeed, this activity helped the people of Kidapawan Doctors College, Inc. to work as one and lead as one.
By: Nordy paul Responte, PE Instructor
By: Randy Paul Gumanao, RChem
N E W S
The metamorphosis of KDCI started on May 8, 2012, after which was a year of preparation of the requirements for the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), Commission On Higher Education (CHED) National and Regional level, and Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQUAT). It was on this
date that KDCI received the Company Reg. no. CS 201229594.
May 8, 2012 to May 8, 2013, was the period of preparation for CHED requirements/documents like the curriculum, faculty line-up, li-
brary holdings, laboratory equipment and rooms, and the syllabi of the different subjects per program. RQUAT visits were also considered to check
whether the documents, key personnel, deans, and heads or program coordinators were all evident and available.
The CHED Regional Director also visited to confirm about the official report of the RQUAT. Finally, KDCI received positive feedback from the Re-
gional Director Maximo C. Aljibe, Ph.D., DPM, CESO IV and was given the signal to open and start the enrollment for the school year 2013-2014.
The 1st foundation anniversary commenced with a motorcade around the main streets of Kidapawan City, followed by a eucharistic mass cele-
bration. The anniversary message was delivered by Dr. Thaddeus A. Evangelista in behalf of the Board Of Trustees of KDCI. Dr. Thad reiterated that the
dream of his late father was now realized and he was so happy with the number of enrollees in the first semester 2013-2014.
KDCI holds 1st Orientation Program Faced with the challenge of cultivating a school culture, the first batch of KDCIans started the academic year by getting attuned with the school’s policies
through the general and departmental orientation programs organized by the Guidance and Testing Center on June 14 2013.
“The aim of the orientation program is to guide the students on the school’s policies and regulations, and to introduce the school personnel who will as-
sist the students during their stay here at KDCI. These things are necessary for a student’s adjustment in a new environment.” explained the Guidance
Facilitator, Ms. Ma. Lourdes Lebrillo.
In the said event, the school administration presented to the students the major policies on academics, student affairs, finance and records. School per-
sonnel were also introduced.
Mr. Genaro Andres, MBA, Vice President for Academic Affairs, talked about the academic policies, while Mr. Raymond Liboon, MBA, the past Director of
Student Services and currently the School Registrar, gave the orientation on student affairs and school regulations.
Meanwhile, Mr. Antonio Coliseo, CPA, the Vice President for Finance, talked about the financial policies, and Ms. Josephine Suyamin, MBA, MAED, then
the School Registrar and currently the Directress of Student Affairs, discussed the policies on school records.
“It pays to know our duties as KDCIans. Being acquainted with the policies of the school helps us tread the direction towards a culture of excellence.”
said Karla Solano, a BS Psychology student and the editor-in-chief of the student publication of KDCI.
Mr. Bernard Gortina, RN, REU, MN, the Vice President for Administration and Planning, delivered an inspirational message. The school’s president and
CEO, Dr. Edwin Y. Gantuangco, MD, FPCR, also graced the event and presented to the community the administration’s vision for the school in the next
months and years, which made the school community even more excited on what lies ahead for the institution.
In the afternoon, all the departments concurrently held their departmental orientation to discuss matters exclusive only for a particular department.
1st Foundation Anniversary of KDCI By: Paul R. Agrave, MAEd
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SITE VISIT TO BARANGAY LANAO By: Merly Ducao, MBA Director, NSTP & CES
On September 3, 2013, the NSTP Coordinator, Mrs. Merly D. Ducao to-
gether with Mr. Romel L. Palicte, a NSTP facilitator went to Barangay
Lanao to survey the site for the planned Tree Planting Activity.
The suggested area to be planted is along the bank of Malamote Creek
located at Barangay Lanao, Kidapawan City.
The Barangay Chairman, Mr. Alberto B. Canonoy of Barangay Lanao re-
quested Kagawad Flores to accompany the team to the planting site.
KDCI Laboratory Department: KDCI Laboratory Department:
VISION: To be a state of the art medical laboratory school in Min-
danao.
MISSION: To provide the students with standard laboratory facil-
ities in order for them to gain quality education.
In line with her vision of being a state of the art laboratory
school in Mindanao and to enhance her drive for a quality education,
the Kidapawan Doctors College, Inc., though still a neophyte in the aca-
deme, gave her best to provide the students with all their needs when it
comes to laboratory facilities.
Because it can never be argued that quality education thrives on
quality laboratory facilities, KDCI provided her students with six labora-
tory rooms for easy conduct of laboratory activities namely the Chemis-
try Laboratory, Biology Laboratory, Physics Laboratory, Med.Tech. La-
boratory, Pharmacy Laboratory, and Rad.Tech. Laboratory. Each labora-
tory has fume hood, emergency shower, faucets and tiled sinks. There
also exist separate rooms for chemical storage and chemical weighing.
Guided by her mission of delivering the
best to her students, the following laboratory
supplies and equipment were already pro-
cured:
EQUIPMENT:
1. Asepto syringes
2. Base burette with clamp
3. Beakers
4. Electric binocular microscopes
5. Compound microscopes
6. Blood collection needle
7. Blood lancet
8. Blood tube
9. Brain anatomical model
10. Bunsen burners
11. Capillary tubes
12. Centrifuge machine, electric
13. Clay triangle
14. Crucible tong
15. Crucible and cover
16. Digital timer
17. Disposable syringe
18. DNA anatomical model
19. Double beam balance with
set of weights
20. Ear anatomical model
21. Erlenmeyer flask
22. Evaporating dish
23. Eye anatomical model
24. Face mask
25. Female pelvis anatomical model
26. Filter paper
27. Florence flask
28. Glass droppers and plastic droppers
29. Glass funnel
30. Glass pipette
31. Glass stirrers
32. Glass tubing
33. Graduated cylinder
34. Hot plate
35. Human skeleton, synthetic and natural
36. Human stomach anatomical model
37. Human torso anatomical model
38. Hydrometer
39. Inoculating loop
40. Inoculating needle
41. Iron ring
42. Iron stand
43. La Germania stoves
44. Litmus paper
45. Liver anatomical model
46. Magnifying glass
47. Microscope slides and cover
glass
48. Mortar and pestle
49. Paper towel
50. Petri dish
51. pH meter
52. pH paper
53. reagent bottles
54. refrigerator
55. rubber tubing
56. serving tray
57. LPG with tanks
58. Spatula
59. Spring scale
60. Stool containers
61. Cork stopper
62. Stopwatch
63. Surgical cap
64. Surgical gloves
65. Triple beam balance
66. Test tubes
67. Test tube holders
68. Test tube racks
69. Thermometer
70. Tourniquet
By: Edna A. Cornelio, MAEd. Director for Laboratories
KDCI Laboratory Department: KDCI Laboratory Department:
46. Magnifying glass
47. Microscope slides and cover
glass
48. Mortar and pestle
49. Paper towel
50. Petri dish
51. pH meter
52. pH paper
53. reagent bottles
54. refrigerator
55. rubber tubing
56. serving tray
57. LPG with tanks
58. Spatula
59. Spring scale
60. Stool containers
61. Cork stopper
62. Stopwatch
63. Surgical cap
64. Surgical gloves
65. Triple beam balance
66. Test tubes
67. Test tube holders
68. Test tube racks
69. Thermometer
70. Tourniquet
71. Tripod
72. Universal socket adapter
73. Urine specimen container
74. Vernier caliper
75. Wash bottle
76. Cover glass
77. Water bath, electric
78. Wire gauze
79. Working gloves
SUPPLIES
Liquid: 1. Potassium acid
2. CHOH
3. Acetone
4. Benedict solution
5. Betadine
6. Bromothymol blue
7. Buffer solutions
8. Calcium chloride
9. Copper sulfate
10. Denatured alcohol
11. Ethanol
12. Flame test- Ba, Ca, Co, Cu, Pb, Sr,
13. Formalin
14. Glacial acetic acid
15. Glycerine
16. HCl
17. Hydrogen peroxide
18. Iodine solution
19. Lime water
20. Lugol’s solution
21. Methanol
22. Methyl orange
23. Methyl orange indicator
24. Methyl red solution
25. Methylene blue
26. Phenolphthalein indicator
27. Potassium dichromate
28. Silver nitrate
29. NaOH solution
30. Xylene
Solid:
1. Activated carbon
2. Aluminum sulfate
3. Ammonium chloride
4. Ammonium dichromate
5. Barium carbonate
6. Barium sulfate
7. Benzoic acid
8. Boric acid
9. Calcium carbonate
10. CaOH
11. Calcium nitrate
12. Camphor crystals
13. Caustic soda pearls
14. Citric acid
15. Congo red
16. Copper oxide
17. Copper sulfate hydrated
18. Iodine crystals
19. Lead oxide
20. Magnesium carbonate
21. Magnesium hydroxide
22. Magnesium oxide
23. Magnesium ribbon
24. Magnesium sulfate
25. Manganese dioxide
26. Oxalic acid
27. Paraffin wax
KDCI will never stop imparting the best educa-
tion using modern laboratory facilities to stu-
dents who need her help and services.
28. Potassium aluminum phosphate
29. Potassium carbonate
30. Potassium chloride
31. Potassium hydrogen sulfate
32. Potassium hydroxide
33. Potassium iodide
34. Potassium nitrate
35. Potassium permanganate
36. Potassium sulfate
37. Sodium acetate
38. Sodium bicarbonate
39. Sodium chloride
40. Sodium metabisulfite
41. Sodium nitrate
42. Sodium pyroborate
43. Sodium sulfate
44. Sulfur powder
45. Tartaric acid
46. Urea
47. Zinc chloride
48. Zinc oxide
49. Zinc sulfate
KDCI TOP RANK REVIEW CENTER
Kidapawan Doctors College Inc. opens its first Review center for Criminology
named as KDCI Top Rank Review Center. It is a service oriented institution that operates as the
first ever quality review center of KDCI in the field of Criminology, equipped with the best top
caliber national reviewers.
KDCI Top Rank Review Center aims to offer the public a quality review program that will
refresh and enhance the knowledge or competencies and skills of reviewees obtained in their
formal school setting. Its program is also designed to provide a comprehensive and effective re-
view course with the help of our tried and tested veteran reviewers.
By: Jhoanne Makasimbual, RN
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T O P RANKING CRIMINOLOGY
NATIONAL
REVIEWERS
Last June 8, 2013, the center launched its first day of operation with 40 officially enrolled reviewees. Most of them are BS Criminology graduates
of Central Mindanao College and a few from Colegio de Kidapawan. The review classes are housed within the school campus of KDCI using the state-of-
the-art equipment and air conditioned Audio Visual Room. It is conducted every Saturdays and Sundays and can be flexible for the student’s availability.
Top rank designed a 12 days comprehensive Final Coaching and proud to say that we are the first and only review center in North Cotabato that owns
and uses Scantron Machine for diagnostic examinations.
Whether to pass or to top the board exam, KDCI Top Rank Review Center provides the right approach. Amid all successful implementations of
the review program, we will always pray and trust God for His Glory!
Library is described as the heart
of the institution. It is said to be the
storehouse of knowledge. This is a
place where students can relax and feel
comfortable while browsing the books
and surfing the net. One can improve
his knowledge through reading and
studying inside the library. Kidapawan
Doctor’s College Library is happy to an-
nounce that it has acquired a total of
one thousand three hundred ninety
KDCI Library
At the start of the school year 2013-2014, two library personnel were officially hired and
become part of KDCI family.
Mr. Joebert D. Gabia graduated at Notre Dame of Kidapawan College with the degree of Bachelor
of Science in Secondary Education major in Library Science. He successfully finished and passed
the licensure exam for librarian given by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) last No-
vember 2007. His first employment was at St. Mary’s Academy of Kidapawan, Kidapawan City. He
transferred to Southern Baptist College, Mlang, North Cotabato. For four years, he served as
Cyber-Library In-Charge, Audiovisual Librarian, at the same time Assistant to the Chief Librarian.
He is now working at the college as the Chief Librarian. Mr. Gabia is happi-
ly married with 1 child to Marife Panganiban-Lomotos Gabia, a former pro-
gram assistant to the Kabalikat para sa Maunlad na Buhay, Inc., (KMBI) Di-
gos City Branch.
Another library personnel is Mr. Jose Ervin Magsipoc, an alumnus
of Notre Dame of Kidapawan College, Kidapawan City. He is formerly con-
nected with Central Mindanao Colleges as the High School Librarian. He is
now working at the college as assistant to the Chief Librarian.
By: Joebert Gabia, RL College Librarian
Students’
Organizations
Recognized
Kidapawan Doctors College through the
Office of Student Affairs recognizes student organi-
zations whose membership normally consist only
of students. These organizations aim to facilitate
activities and promote a belief system among its
members.
Among them are the Gray Matter Organiza-
tion (GMO) that serves as a training ground for
the student leaders in developing their leadership
skills , supports all academic and students to main-
tain high scholastic records and active participation
in all school activities, and instills social awareness
and promotes community extension services ; the
Society of Radiologic Technology ; Society of Medi-
cal Laboratory Scientists; Voice of Knights ; Infor-
mation and Communication Technology Society
with the planned activities on conducting semi-
nars on graphic design, android mobile application
development, web-design, and movie/video ed-
iting; the Botany and Taxonomy (Bottax Club) that
aims to conserve native plants, educate the public
to appreciate plant life and cooperate programs
that concern with the wise use and conservation of
all natural resources; Knight Movers, Philippine
Student Alliance Lay Movement (PSALM) which
has programs that exist in evangelical spirit, reach-
ing out in love through kindness and service to any
person and concerns about solving problem on
biblical principles ; Council of Hotel & Restaurant
Students (COHRES) targeting for seminar-
workshop on hotel and restaurant service , partici-
pation / competitions on festivities and outreach
program, the Peer Facilitators Society which has
these objectives: acts as buddies, as friends and
support group, act as model by helping other stu-
dents learn appropriate behavior, be the conflict
mediators, by assisting others solve misunder-
standings, provide academic assistance by helping
others to set goals, consider options and plan of
actions and instill understanding and social aware-
ness to develop respect and non-judgmental atti-
tude among others; Youth for Christ that provides a
healthy and Christian support environment to its
members in the College, instills among the mem-
bers and students in general, Christian values and
principles, in preparation for the challenges the
members are facing the workplace and life in gen-
eral and to evangelize and re-evangelize students
by providing venues where Christ and His gospel
can be proclaimed ; Junior Chapter of Philippine
Pharmacists; White Flag Spiritual Formation Camp
that strategizes building Christlike character, devel-
ops student leaders, and looks into social concern
and community service.
Having these organizations in the campus,
KDCI students are empowered on their capabilities
and develop their talents and skills to the maxi-
mum level.
Programs 1st Year 2nd Year TOTAL
Male Female Male Female Male Female
CHED
BSMT/BLMS 26 77 26 77
BS PHARMACY 19 76 19 76
BS PSYCHOLOGY 5 18 5 18
BSRT 29 32 29 32
TVET ICT 32 30 8 8 40 38
HRS 22 32 3 22 35
SPECIAL PRO-GRAM
CRIMINOLOGY RE-VIEW
22 16 22 16
TOTAL >>>>>>>>> 155 281 8 11 163 292
GRAND TOTAL >>>>>>>>> 455
one (1,391) volumes or eight hundred forty nine (849) titles of books and non-book
materials for the 1st semester of this school year 2013-2014. All Library collections
were classified and organized according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System
to facilitate easy access and retrieval of information.
1st Semester, SY 2013-2014
SUMMARY OF ENROLLMENT
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By: Josephine Suyamin, MAEd, MBA
F ruit carving is a form of food decoration. It involves cutting
through various types of fruits to form beautiful figures and ob-
jects, such as flowers and trees. A fruit sculpture can be created
from two or three carved out fruits. Fruit carving is increasingly
becoming a hobby for people in Asia. The purpose of this is to make fruit
more attractive, appealing and appetizing.
To enhance the artistic skills in carving, the Hospitality & Restau-
rant Services (HRS) Faculty Members, Michelle Ann C. Regala and Maria
Remedios B. Hilario of Kidapawan Doctors College, Inc. conducted a one
day seminar-workshop on Fruit & Vegetable Carving last May 23, 2013 at
Atrium, KDCI with the guest instructor, Chef Fernando S. Regala of Costa
Favolosa Cruise. It was filled by the active and joyful participants from
different food industries, colleges and universities here in Kidapawan City
and nearby towns, such as University of Southern Mindanao (USM-
Kabacan), University of Southern Mindanao – Kidapawan City Campus
(USM-KCC), Read Data Access Computer College (RDACC), Colegio de
Kidapawan (CDK), North Point College of Arts and Technology (NPCAT),
Notre Dame of Kidapawan City (NDKC), Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC),
Kidapawan City Skills Training Center, Inc. (KCSTCI), Kidapawan Doctors Col-
lege, Inc. (KDCI), St. Mary’s Academy, Dawn’s Café, Boylyn Pensione Plaza,
and Kidapawan Doctors Hospital, Inc. (KDHI).
The program started with a lecture presented by the guest speaker,
followed with intense actual carving of the participants. He fantastically
demonstrated to the participants how to carve the vegetables and fruits into
beautiful geometrical shapes which could be used to decorate dishes and
buffet presentations. A watermelon was carved into a rose, a squash into
dragon, and carrots and spring onions were cut into flower shapes. All pre-
senters did a great job with their fruit and vegetable carving activities. They
viewed the experience as very helpful and educational. Our team members
aren’t the only ones who have a great experience though! We’ve had a vast
amount of feedbacks from this event praising both the demonstrations and
lectures. It not only made the seminar successful, but meaningful and fun!
To enhance our
faculty in learning
the practical ap-
proach to food
industry, the In-
stitute of Interna-
tional Culinary
and Hospitality
Entrepreneurship
(ICHEF), Epicure
ICHEF, Joji Ilagan
Career Center
Foundation Inc., and Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the
Philippines (COHREP) invited the Hospitality and Restaurant Services in-
structors of Kidapawan Doctors College to join on the country’s fore-
most Restaurant Management Seminar Series, the Dine Philippine 2013.
This summit was held at the Convention Center of SMX, Lanang, Davao
City last July 19, 2013.
This Restaurant Management Seminar Series have already reached
more than 500 industry stakeholders and academic community in Davao, Cebu
and Manila since it began in 2010. With the support of culinary schools, the
Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines, and media part-
ners like Business World, Business Mirror and F&B World, Dine Philippines has
gathered some of the industry’s best restopreneurs. This event shared a practi-
cal approach to food business as discussed by authoritative experts in various
fields of the restaurant industry. Among speakers were Ms. Pacita U. Juan, a
Social Entrepreneur of ECHOstore (Environment, Community, Hope and Organ-
ization) Sustainable Lifestyle who shared Promotion of a Sustainable and
Profitable Food Business; Chef Joshua Boutwood, a Corporate Chef of Bistro
Group of Restaurants tackled the Menu Innovations: Best Practices from the
Bistro Group; Chef Paul Huang, an executive chef and owner of the Fire Lake
Grill in Tagaytay City talked about the Creation of a Profitable and Customer-
Friendly Menu; Mr. Carlo Calma Lorenzana, a Vice-President of Mindanao Agri-
Network Corporation (MANCOR), exclusive importer of LAGARDE Wines and
Development discussed the Effective Food and Wine Pairing Program for Res-
taurant Business.
This event is such a one of a kind gathering to learn new wisdom from chefs
and knowledgeable speakers!
By: Maria Remedios B. Hilario
By: Maria Remedios B. Hilario
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By: Michelle Ann C. Regala, MBA
shared with their students. Plenary sessions spelled out D-A-V-A-O. D-
iverse Research Experience: An Explorer’s Tool and A-mazing Link to
Outcome Based Education: Converge, Connect, Commit presented by
Dr. Allan de Guzman of University of Sto. Tomas, who bowled over
the COHREP members in the seminar. V-ibrant Keys to Creating
Knowledge & Building Competencies was discussed by Steve Hoods
(SHARE Center). A-lluring Food Tourism: Selling Histories, Satisfying
Curiosities expounded by the Davao based chef-academician, Mike
Oberle. Finally, O-pportunities and Choices: “A Challenge to Live a
Good Life” shared by Dr. Sergio Cao. A Panel Session, with Dir. Rica
Bueno of the Department of Tourism, Vice Chancellor Benhur Ong
from the Technical Panel of Tourism representing Commission on
Higher Education (CHED), Dir. Imee Taganas of Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Wayne Crosbie of An-
gliss International discussed impacts, opportunities and challenges in
addressing the new area of interest among tourism and hospitality
professionals and educators, the Association of Southeast Asian Na-
tions (ASEAN) 2015 development.
KDCI Explores
The New Paradigms In Hospitality
The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines
(COHREP), is an organization of educators, trainers and industry practi-
tioners of hospitality and tourism, affirms its commitments to provide
leadership toward the attainment of excellence through united efforts for
the development of its members. COHREP envisions itself as the prime
mover of excellence in hospitality education through the general advance-
ment of teaching, learning, research and human resource development in
the hospitality industry. As such, COHREP commits itself to upgrade the
instructional methods and quality of instruction through continuing edu-
cation and faculty development, continue to support for research and cre-
ative endeavors in the field of hospitality education as well as in dissemi-
nation of their results, active involvement in national and international
issues affecting the organization and hospitality education industry, estab-
lish and maintain local and global institutional linkages, foster unity, coop-
eration and camaraderie among members.
COHREP was created in 1989 to address the growing needs of educators
and students in a relatively new area of study. Since 1992, an annual con-
vention is held alternating between Manila and a city outside of Manila.
This year, the 21st National Convention was held last January 31 – Febru-
ary 2, 2013 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City with the theme
“DAVAO: Life is here” (Diverse, Amazing, Vibrant, Alluring Opportunities in
Hospitality Education). Working around the acronym of DAVAO, the con-
vention committee has invited varied speakers from the academe, indus-
try, government agencies to present new updates in content and skills in
the tourism and hospitality industry.
This year, the Kidapawan Doctors College, Inc. affiliated with this organiza-
tion. Three vibrant hospitality instructors of KDCI, Michelle Anne C. Rega-
la, Maria Remedios B. Hilario & Maguid L. Makasimbual joined on the said
convention. As a pre-convention took in the morning of January 31, mem-
bers were introduced the technology-based instructional materials as it is
interspersed or supplement traditional modes of delivery, these are the
American Hospitality Academy (AHA) World Campus Online Programs and
Lodging Business Acumen Certification that supplement instructional de-
livery and fortify the business sense of faculty members which they
Aside from these formal sessions, the first day was capped with a fun
fellowship dinner at the Garden by the Sea with the theme “Madayaw
Dabaw”, that allowed delegates to experience Davao hospitality with
games, food and a joyful program. On the 3rd day, a fun-filled tour of
famous historical places, and got opportunities to see unique flora and
fauna, shop for souvenirs and eat the famous durian. Raffle prizes that
include international program scholarships, gift certificates for tours,
books, and other fun prizes were given out during the convention.
The event was a big blast for it dazzled not just the hospitality and tour-
ism faculty members of different schools and colleges, but also the
different hoteliers and spectators who came together to participate,
and witnessed the 21st COHREP National Convention. It was indeed a
fun experience.
By: Maria Remedios B. Hilario
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Focusing on the significance of Nutrition, the Department of Hos-pitality and Restaurant Service (HRS) spearheaded the culmination of nu-trition month last July 27, 2013 at the Atrium Center of KDCI. Mrs. Jocelyn E. Encienzo, MD. The Head of City Health Office was the guest speaker on the said event.
The Nutrition Month theme for 2013 is “Gutom at malnutrisyon, sama-sama nating wakasan!” This is to raise awareness on the need for more action in addressing hunger as part of the Philippine’s commitment to the United Nations Millennium Development Goal. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
The objectives of this year’s celebration are to: a) increase aware-ness on hunger issues and actions to mitigate hunger and malnutrition; b) encourage stakeholders to contribute in addressing hunger issues; and c) advocate for stronger political action to end hunger.
“It was indeed a very momentous event for the KDCI students since this is the first ever Nutrition Culmination Month celebration. The Atrium was jam-packed with the different events. Students were also able to mingle with each other as they compete in the different activities offered by the organizers.
The second part of the program had started with the simultane-
ously conducted activities such as The Market Basket/Experimental Dish, each competing participants shows their skills on cooking and pre-paring the dishes with the right amount of nutritious ingredients and followed by Fruit and Vegetable Carving its shows their skills on creative design of watermelon, Ms. Apryll Rose Agito and Mr. Jerrick Espenilla an HRS students awarded as First Pace and the Table Set-Up with Cen-terpiece, again from the Department of Hospitality Restaurant Service grabbed the First Place, Poster Making Contest, and Slogan Making Contest simultaneously conducted at Physics Laboratory.
The event in the afternoon was highlighted by the search for Mr. and Ms. Healthy 2013. Different departments of the College give full support to their candidates and literally brought giggles and cheers from the audience. They came out of the stage in their most creative costume in relation to the month celebration. The Pharmacy Department grabbed the first Place in Nutrition Jingle Contest. The Department of BS Psychology crowned as Mr. and Ms. Healthy ’13 in persons of Mr. Reyn-aldo Vonn Kluck Hererra and Ms. Dyessa Gabrielle Plaza.
Unity and Camaraderie was overwhelmingly demonstrated. The activity ended with “smiles “on every faces, a sign that truly resembles the fact that everybody won. J
HRS spearheads Nutrition Month Celebration
KIDAPAWAN DOCTORS COLLEGE, INC. acquired
the FIRST ever Scantron Test Scoring Machine in
the entire Region XII.
It is an American-based company designed to col-
lect data from paper forms in an image-based
software and scanner.
It is invented, designed and engineered in the
year 1972 by Michael Sokolski who was an immi-
grant to the US Poland. He died last June 13,
2013.
It is used in checking Board and other Examina-
tions that require examinees to mark answers to
academic multiple choice test questions using
pencil.
The approximate amount of the Machine ac-
quired by the College is Php 360,000.00.
The College acquired this machine for purpose of
familiarization and preparation for students’
Board Examinations in the near future.
It is presently used by the College in checking
Exams for the Top Rank Criminology Review
Center, BS Pharmacy, BS Medical Technology,
BS Psychology, and BS Radiologic Technology
major subjects to assess their knowledge and
level of competency in different areas.
It serves as a “Test Analyzer” in which the lev-
el of comprehension in each item in a certain
class size who takes the exam is being evaluat-
ed. The teacher can measure if each test item
is easy or difficult based on the number of stu-
dents who got the correct or wrong answer.
It is convenient and easy for the teachers to
evaluate their subject taught because the Ma-
chine can be programmed to measure the indi-
vidual’s level of comprehension or understand-
ing. They can redesigned or look for other
teaching strategies for the students to under-
stand the subject matter better.
The College plans to open doors of opportuni-
ty for the neighboring schools to use the ma-
chine in checking their examinations. This is
beneficial for them in the assessment and evalu-
ation of the students’ level of comprehension so
as to concentrate on the areas found to be
weak. This is to serve the general purpose - to
ensure 100% passer in the Board Exam in the
future.
It can save time because all you need to do is to
collect data, which can save countless hours of
tedious labor in checking tests manually. So you
run up quickly and efficiently.
There are many existing standardized test scor-
ing machine, so most likely, what we call as
“Scantrons” are not really Scantron-brand items.
Scantron has become a trademark terms like
“Xerox” and has become a common term be-
cause of its popularity and not as a trademark
status.
Using Scantron is easy and fun.
By: Hannah Mae Burcao
LET ME TELL YOU THAT…
The true foundation of leadership is not
power but authority which is built upon relation-
ship love, service and sacrifice. Being a student
leader is really difficult but as we go through our
journey of being the first Supreme Student Gov-
ernment Officers we discovered that the true
essence of leadership is to serve, not to demand.
It is very important for a leader to have a com-
mitment to render service to the people. After
the leadership training, we’ve learned how to be
more responsible and dedicated to our obliga-
tions. The true meaning of leadership is influ-
ence: nothing more, nothing less.
We chose to be student leaders because
we believe that we can push through our goals in
this institution with the cooperation of the stu-
dents and the administration of this school. Yes,
we are still LEARNERS today and we assure that
tomorrow we will be TRUE LEADERS with full
commitment, dedication and service.
We started the Leadership Training with
an opening program to welcome our guest
speakers, Mr. Mervic A. Osic, MaEd and Mrs.
Carlisa Z. Arsolon, MaEd from Tagum Doctor’s
College Inc. After the opening program, Mr.
Osic officially started the Leadership Training by
giving us an activity by group. In that activity,
we shared personal and private things about
ourselves so that we will know each other
more.
After the sharing session, we answered
some questions like: “What do you expect from
the training, from each participant and from the
resource speakers?” We wrote our answers into
a Manila paper. Afterwards, we presented it in
front of the speakers and the other partici-
pants. We had lots of expectations like: we can
learn something new; we hope that all partici-
pants will cooperate and the speakers are open-
minded and jolly.
We had more team building activities
like Personality Test, Make a tower using a yarn
and spaghetti pasta, Mission Impossible, Catch
the Dragons Tail, Caterpillar, Hula Hoop Bal-
ance, Longest Line, Put the first person in the
last, give me a scenario of and give me what I
want. It’s super fun and knowledgeable. When
darkness cloaked the part of the Earth where we
are residing, we conducted a Search for Mr. &
Ms. Leadershape 2013 which ended at 10:30 in
the evening. On the second day of the said train-
ing, we started at seven o’clock in the morning
and ended the Leadership Training with a closing
program at 11: 30a.m.
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the choice of hearing beautiful music and an-noying sounds. Therefore, limitations deprived man to choose what he wants.
Responsibilities also affect man’s pur-
suit to his personal goals in life. Since he is re-sponsible for the future of his children, he sac-rifices and deprives himself by forgetting his own dreams and comforts. Suppression is the best defense mechanism he will use. Due to commitment and some circumstances he per-ceived and assumed to be his own, he may humbly pursue it without looking forward for himself. This is best described as sacrificing one’s goal for the sake of others who are his responsibilities.
Many great personalities have conclud-ed a single statement; “success is not a destiny to wait but a preparation to be exerted.” It ac-tually illustrates the real essence of today’s preparation for tomorrow. Every undertaking that man has made is basically for his future and the outcome of every preparation portrays the unveiled future. Finally, there is one philosophy that an-swers several questions on how to attain worth living. A simple question that answers the fu-ture, “Am I preparing for tomorrow?”
Am I Preparing...from p.2.
By: Elmarie S. Man-on, SSG President
Leadershape Training:
Releasing Potentials
KDCI CELEBRATES WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY
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The World Teachers’ Day was celebrated in Kidapawan Doctors College which was spearheaded by the Supreme Student Government through the leadership of Elmarie S. Man-on, President & other SSG officers. It was a surprise to all of us as we entered the school building, a tarpaulin was hanged, pictures, cards and open letters were posted in designated areas, and the balloons colored the lobby , faculty room and in the deans’ office. The voices echoed as the students greeted us with their flowers and chocolate cakes. The Hotel & Restaurant Services Stu-dents prepared and served the snacks for us . Those extravagant gestures were expressions of gratitude to their mentors. Teachers, you truly are the architects.
By: Josephine Suyamin, MAEd, MBA
UNDERSTANDING LEGALITY IN THE WORLD OF EDUCATION
Education evolves through time. Different changes happen and we have
to cope up to these changes. Rules, regulations, and policies are set by
different schools and institutions to come up with a systematic manage-
ment approach. This has become the standard of each school which
makes them unique and has created their own identity.
KDCI is not an exemption to this. Of course, as an academic institution, it
has to build its own uniqueness and own identity.
As an infant institution, KDCI started building its foundation through
knowing the legalities in Education. When we talk about legality, it comes
from the root word “Legal”. According to Merriam- Webster Dictionary,
legal (adj.), means conforming to or permitted by law or established rules.
Therefore, legality (n.) means the quality or state of being legal (online
Meriam- Webster Dictionary).
To better understand this concept, KDCI Human Resource & Development
Office conducted a seminar on “LEGAL ASPECT OF EDUCATION &
PRODUCTIVITY IN THE FIELD OF ACADEME” last April 27, 2013. This was
made possible with the help of our resource speaker, Mr. Roberto A. Flores
who has been a Human Resource Director for many years. He let us widen
our knowledge on this concept, as well as for us to know the Do’s and Dont’s
involved in the Academe. He helped broaden our perspective when it comes
in dealing legal educational issues. He gave examples and situations in which
we were challenged to answer on legal basis. He emphasized the importance
of understanding the legality in order for us to adapt to the existing general
rules and laws in education. He pointed out that an Institution will remain
strong and will become stronger when it has established its standards with-
out taking risks of the rights and privileges of its man power – students and
employees.
In the near future, we all know that there will be changes in the rules and
policies of schools. But as long as these changes will adapt to the general
rules and legal basis in education, we believe that there will be no problem
on that.
For now, KDCI set standards, policies, rules, and regulation that we believe
will be helpful in creating the premier and finest educational institution in
Mindanao.
Let this be our stepping stone towards successful education!
By: Hannah Mae Burcao