NDKC bags three championships

The Notre Dame of Kidapawan College once again proved its worth in the recently concluded 1st Inter-collegiate activity dubbed as Holi 2009 held last August 21, 2009.

Pop Dance Contest

• Champion - Notre Dame of Kidapawan College
• 1st runner-up - University of Southern Mindanao - Kidapawan City Campus
• 2nd runner-up - North Valley College Foundation, Inc.

Picture Critique

• Champion - Notre Dame of Kidapawan College
• 1st runner-up - University of Southern Mindanao - Kidapawan City Campus
• 2nd runner-up - (i forgot)

Search for Ambassador of Goodwill 2009

• Ambassador of Goodwill 2009 - Notre Dame of Kidapawan College (Joerem Jamilarin)
• 1st runner-up - University of Southern Mindanao - Kidapawan City Campus
• 2nd Runner-up - North Valley College Foundation, Inc.

In the search for Ambassadress of Goodwill, Charmaine Fajanela represented NDKC and she ranked 4th out of six participants. Charmaine also bagged the Miss Photogenic title.

Holi 2009 was participated by seven tertiary institutions from Kidapawan City.

• Central Mindanao Colleges
• Colegio de Kidapawan
• North Point College of Arts and Technology
• North Valley College Foundation, Inc.
• Notre Dame of Kidapawan College
• Read Data Access Computer College
• University of Southern Mindanao - Kidapawan City Campus

Top Performing Students in Computer Programming 1

Congratulations to the following students who topped the CS/IT 113 - Computer Programming 1 Class for the first trinal 1st semester school year 2009-2010.

         Name              Course/year  Grade   Rank

1. CUIZON, Analie S.        BSIT - 1     90%    1

2. CADERAO, Henry           BSIT - 1     88%    3
   MARTINEZ, Jennilyn S.    BSCS - 1     88%    3
   ORFRECIO, Mansour        BSIT - 1     88%    3

3. JAO, Elien P.            BSCS - 1     87%    5

4. PACATANG, Kenneth        BSIT - 1     86%    6

5. ALVAREZ, John Mark       BSIT - 1     85%    7

Thank you President Cory for the gift of democracy!

I can still remember myself watching television when I was about to turn 6 years old. I kept on asking my nanay (mama) why a lot of people are shouting in the streets wanting to oust Marcos? Who's Marcos anyway? My nanay told me that Marcos is the President or the leader of our country for twenty long years and Filipinos already want change.

I actually cannot differentiate life with Marcos and life without him because I was just starting to understand things. I was only in kindergarten then. However, the slogan that I see in TV saying "tama na, sobra na, palitan na" made me realize that most people if not all really want something to happen and that is to topple the cruel Marcos regime.

I was also curious why most people were wearing yellow raising their hands with the L sign. And again my nanay generously responded and told me that yellow is the color of Cory Aquino who is the leader that Filipinos want to replace Marcos as President. I was just starting to learn colors that time and the first two colors that I was able to identify are red (color of Marcos) and yellow (color of Cory). My mother did not know the meaning of the L sign. It was only in my elementary years I knew that L stands for "laban."

As I go down memory lane, I consider this particular event in our country's history as the very first national event that I have learned and witnessed on television as a young kid. I can even remember myself asking my nanay if we can go to EDSA to join the rally. At that time I just thought that as a playful child I will enjoy staying with a lot of people in the streets not knowing the threats to our lives had the military stayed loyal to Marcos.

Much has been said about the gifts that the Lord has given us through the lady named Maria Corazon Cojuanco-Aquino. She is truly an epitomy of grace under pressure because she was able to overcome all the obstacles in her life as a wife, a mother, grandmother, and as a leader with calmness. President Cory is indeed the "Filipino of the Century" as recognized by the Philippine Free Press. She may not be the most intelligent or ideal President because of her vulnerability but her clean governance as a result of her strong moral values, made me consider her as the best President the Philippines ever had.

Thank you President Cory for inspiring us to courageously face life despite these trying times. You are worth remembring of.

Violeta M. Alqueza: A salute to a fine lady and a dear NDKC faculty

We are all saddened with the passing away of a beautiful woman inside out – Dr. Violeta M. Alqueza whom I consider as one of the most loved teachers in Notre Dame of Kidapawan College.

Maam Violy as we call her has touched the lives of many students and teachers as she had generously given her commitment as a Marist mission partner of NDKC. She is a perfect example of a Marist educator who had lived a simple way of life. Her love of work has always been and will always be an inspiration for all of us to work for the greater glory of God.

Words are not enough to describe Maam Violy’s contribution as an intelligent and considerate teacher, guidance counselor, and administrator. Like the late president Corazon Aquino, Maam Violy’s religiosity allowed her to overcome many obstacles in her life. Hence, her gentle remarks made everyone “at home” with her company.

I thank the Lord for allowing us to experience life with a very fine lady.

On behalf of the Faculty-Employees Association of the Notre Dame of Kidapawan College, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Violeta M. Alqueza.

To Maam Violy, we all know that you are now with God in heaven. Thank you for your gift of presence and we just want you to know that “you will always be remembered.”

The Honors Society's Pioneering Officers

Congratulations to the following pioneering officers of the Honors Society of Notre Dame of Kidapawan College. They were elected during the First General Assembly last July 17, 2009.

President       : Melvin Karl P. Diamante     Nursing
Vice President  : Mary Joy D. Cartagena       Accountancy
Secretary       : Marjorie May A. Salva       Accountancy
Treasurer       : Ervene Biyo                 Accountancy
Auditor         : Cherry Lyn Alimento         Accountancy
P.I.O.          : Ma. Evelyn Vios             Accountancy

Tao ka ba o hayop?

Natutunan ko sa aming Religious Education subject mula pa noong nasa mataas na paaralan pa lamang ako na tayong mga tao ay nilikhang kawangis ng Diyos. Sa ingles "We are created in the image and likeness of God." Subalit magpasahanggang ngayon ay gumugulo pa rin sa aking isipan ang tanong kung bakit may mga taong masahol pa sa hayop.

Kahapon ay nabigla ako ng nabalitaan ko na may isa na namang bombang sumabog sa Lungsod ng Cotabato (tinatayang tatlong oras ang layo mula sa Kidapawan). Ito ay itinanim sa labas ng Katedral ng Immaculate Conception habang nasa kalagitnaan ng isang misa.

Ang pangyayaring ito ay kumitil sa buhay ng limang inosenteng sibilyan at sumugat sa napakaraming iba pa. Ito ba ay gawain ng isang taong nasa tamang pag-iisip? Bakit kailangan pa nilang mangdamay ng mga sibilyan kung talagang may mga bagay silang ipinaglalaban? Ano ba talaga ang layunin nila sa paggawa ng mga karumal-dumal na bagay na ito?

Mariin kong kinokondena ang pangyayaring ito. Isang maling paraan ng pakikipaglaban ang ipinakita ng mga taong sangkot dito. . . pakikibaka ng mga "duwag at traydor!"

Hindi maaayos ng paraang pananakot ang anumang gusot na mayroon sa ating lipunan. Kung tunay mang may mga adhikaing ipinaglalaban, bakit kailangan pang idamay ang buhay ng mga inosenteng tao na walang ibang hinangad kundi ang mabuhay ng payapa? Hindi ba ito maidadaan sa mapayapang pag-uusap?

Hindi rin natin pwedeng gawing isyu ang relihiyon sapagkat sa pagkakaalam ko ay nagkakaisa ang doktrina ng bawat relihiyon na ang mundo ay ginawa ng Diyos para pamuhayan ng lahat ng nilalang. Kung ganoon ay dapat matuto tayong makipamuhay sa ating kapwa. Maaaring mayroon tayong mga pagkakaiba subalit hindi ito sapat na dahilan para tayo ay magkagulo at magpatayan.

Patuloy nating ipanalangin ang kapayapaan 'di lamang sa ating bansa kundi sa buong mundo. Ito na lamang marahil ang paraan upang maipaabot natin sa mga taong sangkot sa terorismo na "may bukas pa" at hindi dapat idaan sa dahas ang anumang pakikibakang kanilang isinusulong.

Isa lamang ako sa mga libu-libong taong nagnanais na magkaroon ng mapayapang buhay. Sana'y kaisa kita sa bagay na ito. Kung hindi ay muli kitang tatanungin, "tao ka ba o hayop?"

Support Puerto Princesa Subterranean River to be one of the new Seven Wonders of Nature

Let us vote for the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River to be one of the "Seven Wonders of Nature." To vote, visit http://www.new7wonders.com/. We only have two days left to show our support to our beloved country. On July 7 midnight dateline, all voting will be on hold as the results of the second phase are calculated and verified. The top 77 nominees will be shown on the above website on 9 July, from which the New7Wonders of Nature Panel of Experts will advise on the choice of the 28 Official Finalists, to be announced on 21 July 2009 - the day that voting resumes in the Official New7Wonders of Nature, as chosen by over 1 billion votes and to be revealed in 2011.

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world's longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.