JTO sponsors seminar on Professional Code of Ethics

By: Marites Lopez

The Junior Teacher’s Organization (JTO) conducted the seminar on personality development held at SMC hall on July 5.

The activity was realized with the foremost objective “to of the activity to revolves develop their personality and gain self-confidence.

Mr. Jim Raborar, the College of Education (CED) faculty at the same time the Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) instructor, stood as a keynote speaker.

He discussed points on how to achieve winning personality, proper etiquette in public places, manners and social graces, and the appropriate dress code in different occasion.

He also reminded everyone to help themselves by sanitizing the environment they lived in and be conscious to their personal hygiene.

Mr. Raborar added that seeing no evil, hearing no evil, and speaking no evil are the best thing we can do to win the trust of others and win good friends.

As a conclusion he said, “proper grooming, social graces, etiquette, decorum should cone second nature to us.” The said activity was participated by HRM students headed by their club president Mr. John Eric Celorico.

The said activity was sponsored by the Guidance Scholarship and Testing Center.

JTO conducts seminar on Personality Dev't

By: Marites Lopez


The Junior Teacher’s Organization (JTO) conducted the seminar on personality development held at SMC hall on July 5.

The activity was realized with the foremost objective “to of the activity to revolves develop their personality and gain self-confidence.

Mr. Jim Raborar, the College of Education (CED) faculty at the same time the Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) instructor, stood as a keynote speaker.

He discussed points on how to achieve winning personality, proper etiquette in public places, manners and social graces, and the appropriate dress code in different occasion.

He also reminded everyone to help themselves by sanitizing the environment they lived in and be conscious to their personal hygiene.

Mr. Raborar added that seeing no evil, hearing no evil, and speaking no evil are the best thing we can do to win the trust of others and win good friends.

As a conclusion he said, “proper grooming, social graces, etiquette, decorum should cone second nature to us. ”The said activity was participated by HRM students headed by their club president Mr. John Eric Celorico.

The said activity was sponsored by the Guidance Scholarship and Testing Center.

SSG conducts Summer Festival '08

By: Arjay L. Balinbin


The Supreme Student Government (SSG) together with the Collegiate Student Councils conducted a summer activity dubbed as the Summer Festival ’08 at the Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) quadrangle last May 10.

The said activity was conducted to provide a time to all students of NDMU to relax and enjoy the summer season and enhance rapport and camaraderie among them.

The activity included motorcade, Pinoy Olympics, summer jingle and dance contests, amazing race, live bands and disco.

The College of Education (CED) won as the overall champion in the said activity followed by the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) as 1st runner up, College of Health and Services (CHS) - 2nd runner up, College of Business- 3rd runner up, and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) as 4th runner up.

“I’m happy since we bagged the top awards and at the same time we have realized our main goal for this activity which is to maximize the students’ participation for them to get the essence why we conducted this,” Ms. Ciane Lou Siman, CED Council president said during interview.

“it is a good start for us student leaders to reach out, encourage, and bring back the participation and cooperation among students in all our upcoming activities for this school year,” said Mr. Wilter Friales, SSG president.

SSG launches Org's Fair 2008

By: Marites Lopez


Supreme Student Government (SSG), together with other participating clubs and organization, conducted the Clubs and Org Fair, at NDMU covered area on July 8-10, 2008.

The activity was inspired by the theme “Sign up. Step up. Get involved. Be empowered!” which aims to invite students especially the freshmen to join in an organization, to provide opportunity for the students to engage themselves in an area where their skills and talents and suited in.

Led by the SSG Officers together with Mr. Romeo Babar, Director of Students Affairs and Development, the activity featured a launching program through ribbon cutting, a Quiz Bowl in which representative in every participating club were sent off for the battle of wit in answering questions, and an awarding of special awards and certificates to the participating clubs and organizations.

This three-day-event was participated by NDMU clubs and organization to wit: Young Mindanao Peace Builders (YMPB), Grant In Aid Working Students (GIA), OMNIANA, Visual Artist, St. Marcelin Club (SMC), Kariktan, Debate Society, Youth For Christ (YFC), Sports Society, Red Cross, Peer Councilors Organization Iskolar ng Koronadal (ISKO), Math Club, T’nalak Youth Group (TYG), Rotaract Club, KAMAFIL, Health Club, and Campus Evangelization.

T’nalak Youth Group, Red Cross Youth, GIAA/WS, Sports Society, and OMNIANA bested to the top 5 club exhibit.

CAS extends community service

By: Marites Lopez


May it rain or shine, the College of Arts Sciences(CAS), with the spirit of a true Marista, led the herd of colleges in their outreach activity on July 12 at Sitio Tinu-os, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.

They were inspired by their theme “ Isang Munting Alay para sa Bagong Buhay,” as they aim to help a community develop themselves to be more optimistic in life.

Together with them are the volunteer medics from the College of Health and Sciences headed by Evangelos Barcelona, CHS Council Representative.

Spirited by thanks, “Nalipay ang mga parents kag nainspire man sila…kay may privilege kag may nagasupport man gani, kag wala kami ginakalimtan,” said Mrs. Elizabeth Toledo one of the parents from Sitio Batutonggal, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.

ISKO holds Solidarity Day and 1st General Assembly

By: Marites Lopez


With the theme "Akbayanay kag Magkilalahanay, " the Iskolar ng Koronadal grantees gathered in NDMU on June 28 for their first General Assembly and Solidarity Day.

"You are enjoying the honor and privilege the government has given you. You sought ti bring back a little responsibility, " said Dr. Cecilia S. Villena, PhD, the club moderator as she gave an overview of the scholarship.

According to Ivy Joy Orpia, ISKO president, the activity was the first step in materializing their goal for this year "to instill to the members their vital role in their studies or assist them in their academics and extra-curricular activites, and develop sense of awareness and loyalty."

The said activity was participated by the ISKO grantees coming from the different colleges in City of Koronadal.

Among the activities were acquaintance activity, orientation on the whole year's programs, finances, rules and regulations, open forum and evaluation.

SSG and student councils convene

By: Arjay L. Balinbin


The Supreme Student Government (SSG) together with the five Collegiate Student Councils convened to conduct an early sharing of year-plans which include the year-end evaluation and team building activity at Hernandez Farm last May 3-4.

The objectives of the said activity were to evaluate the programs and activities of previous student councils, plan-out for different programs and activities fort he School Year 2008-2009, and to foster family spirit, camaraderie, and friendship among the student leaders.

Bro. Wilfredo E. Lubrico, FMS, Mr. Romeo Babar, Ms. Elma Rafil, and former collegiate student council presidents served as speakers in the said activity.

"The activity was good because before this school year started, the student leaders of this university got acquainted, and it's good to have a year-end evaluation to make changes and fill what was lacking before to enhance further the performance of the student leaders, " said Mr. Wilter Friales, SSG president.

The Supreme Student Government (SSG), together with other participating clubs and organization, conducted the Clubs and Org Fair, at NDMU covered area on July 8-10, 2008.

The activity was inspired by the theme “Sign up. Step up. Get involved. Be empowered!” which aims to invite students especially the freshmen to join in an organization, to provide opportunity for the students to engage themselves in an area where their skills and talents and suited in.

Led by the SSG Officers together with Mr. Romeo Babar, Director of Students Affairs and Development, the activity featured a launching program through ribbon cutting, a Quiz Bowl in which representative in every participating club were sent off for the battle of wit in answering questions, and an awarding of special awards and certificates to the participating clubs and organizations.

This three-day-event was participated by NDMU clubs and organization to wit: Young Mindanao Peace Builders (YMPB), Grant In Aid Working Students (GIA), OMNIANA, Visual Artist, St. Marcelin Club (SMC), Kariktan, Debate Society, Youth For Christ (YFC), Sports Society, Red Cross, Peer Councilors Organization Iskolar ng Koronadal (ISKO), Math Club, T’nalak Youth Group (TYG), Rotaract Club, KAMAFIL, Health Club, and Campus Evangelization.

T’nalak Youth Group, Red Cross Youth, GIAA/WS, Sports Society, and OMNIANA bested to the top 5 club exhibit.

“We are happy of the result because many clubs and orgs did participate. One thing is, those clubs and organizations that were not known before were recognized by the students”, said Mr. Wilter Friales, the SSG president as he evaluated the outcome of the activity.

NDMU YFC holds youth camp

By: Jym yurick Baltores

To empower and strengthen the Chrisitan life of NDMU students, the campus-based CFC Youth for Christ (YFC) conducted a 3-day camp at Gawad Kalinga Center, New Iloilo, Tantangan last August 15-17.

Some 49 NDMU students participated in the said event which included prayer sessions, group discussions, talent presentations, and talks.

"It was a camp to remember! It's a different kind of camp I usually join, " said Rodolfo Batiller, YFC President.

"This was made possible by the undying efforts of the NDMU YFC, " Batiller added.