MACIS: ‘dream come true’ for the Catholic and Indigenous schools of Oriental Mindoro

CIELO DECILLO

Bernados, and Carlos Miguel Torno.

On the other hand, back-to-back gold medals for Gabrielle Sorensen as she triumphed again in Java Language scoring 43 points. When asked what motivated Sorensen to get the gold again this year, she replied that she desired to bring the trophy from the Nationals to the Association of Computer Engineering StudentsDWCC Chapter, something she missed last year due to poor internet connection and a power outage. In the C++ category, Julius Benedick Macaguiwa bested his colleague Gian Franco Matre who got first and second seeds correspondingly. Additionally, a newbie contender, Thone Gregor Visaya, snatched the silver medal in Python programming.

Moreover, for two consecutive years, Angelica Acha, Angelika Ting, and Christian Kail Valenzuela fourth-year students stayed on top in the Quiz Bowl Competition, followed by the MinSU group, and Marinduque State College Team 1 as bronze medalists.

The DWCC representatives were mentored by the School of Engineering, Architecture, and Fine Arts (SEAFA) Program Chairperson Sir Reynel I. Albo and Sir Michael John Pedrasa.

Moreover, the winning teams and participants will compete in ICpEP National Conference at Ilocos Norte, Laoag City, January 19-21, 2023.

Continuing the years of publication’s legacy,

Logmao, Martinez join Chavez as TDG Chief Head

writer during his first year in the institution.

Giulianne Alessandra Logmao and Jonh Marc Martinez, both BSEd –English students, joined Karl Bryan A. Chavez, Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering in leading the ‘MIMAROPA’s Best Collegiate Publication as per the appointment of Hans Jansen Dimaala, the TDG Moderator, effective for the academic year ‘22-’23.

What was once a simple dream became reality as the Mindoro Association of Catholic and Indigenous Schools (MACIS) was officially launched on March 25, the Feast of Annunciation, at the DWCC St. Arnold Janssen Gymnasium with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope: Moving Forward in Synodality”.

MACIS, composed of 22 schools in the province was created to promote Mutual Collaboration, Servant Leadership, and culture of Genuine Solidarity among learners, educators, and other stakeholders.

Rooted in these values,

MACIS aims to respond to the challenges of the present time in light of the Gospel values and indigenous spirituality in the context of the community and society.

The launching started with a Eucharistic Celebration at the Sto. Niño Cathedral led by Rev. Nestor J. Adalia, Apostolic Administrator, followed by the Oath Taking of the MACIS officers, and an Acceptance and Synodal Message from Calapan City Mayor Malou Morillo and Provincial Governor Humerlito Dolor.

Members of the MACIS paraded from HIA to DWCC where they were welcomed by Rev. Fr. Crispin A. Cordero,

SVD, DWCC President and MACIS Vice President. After the roll call of delegates, a video presentation of the history of the association was played, and a reading of the resolution to the members by Atty. Roland H. Ruga, Board Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Committee on Education.

Dr. Nicolas T. Capulong as the Keynote speaker discusses the theme and draws the importance of walking together for prosperity of all. Furthermore, Hon. Arnan C. Panaligan and Hon. Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. also graced the event.

According to Dimaala, the benefit of his decision to designate another two leaders is for the rest of the publication and the improvement of the whole organization.

“This is not the first time that I have appointed more than one editor-in-chief. I see its holistic effect before and there is more to hold in transition. Having these amazing minds to lead the legacy, I assure you all that this will be a great journey as we are achieving another milestone. We are all ready.”, said Dimaala.

Chavez is now serving for his 3rd year as the EIC of the publication after being appointed in the A.Y. ‘20-’21. He also served one year as a junior

The chief editor said that adding more people to lead the publication will help to address more concerns, deliver more information and news, and accept more workloads necessary for the job.

Logmao was also part of batch ‘19-’20 and the DevComm editor in A.Y. ’20’21. She was the last year’s managing editor and became the associate editor as Allan Andino stepped down from his post in the second semester.

Martinez, who came from the same batch, was the sports editor of the A.Y. ’20-’21 until the first semester of last year. He was then appointed as managing editor in the second sem as Logmao was reappointed to another post.

To date, this is the third time for the publication to have more than two EICs after having four last ‘19-‘20 and two in ’12-’13.

The executive was also aiming for the maximization of the online publication and the intensification of their last year’s project, The Halcon Gazette, the official TV Broadcast system of the publication.