117 NEW REGISTERED NURSES FROM GORDON COLLEGE

One hundred seventeen (117) nursing students of Gordon College (GC) hurdled the Nurse Licensure Exams (NLE) given by the Board of Nursing of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last July 2 and 3, 2011 in Metro Manila and other regional areas like Baguio, Dagupan and Cebu.

One hundred ten (110) out of one hundred twenty one (121) first takers from Gordon College hurdled the examinations while seven (7) out of twenty three (23) repeaters made it this time.

“Ang achievement na ito ng mga nursing students ng Gordon College ay nagpapakita ng kakayahan ng mga Olongapeño na makisabay sa hamon ng global competency,” ani Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr.

Gordon College garnered 81.25 percent which is way above the national passing rate of 48 percent, Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) has 46.37 percent, Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU), 45.93 percent, Columban College, 45.68 percent,Celtech, 26.51 percent and George Dewey Medical College has 19.05 percent.

The successful examinees from GC:

Abado, Honey Grace Morales

Abuyo, Michael Rey Mayor

Adobo, MarvicPaul Ellano

Almandrez, Rynne Gutierrez

Almazan, Vanessa Garino

Alqueza, Mark DwinBuri

Alver, AezelMae Endraca

Amoroso, Rhea May Fuertes

Ancheta, Marc Ryan Manuel

Antigua, Leandro Niño Minas

Apostol, Michelle Grace Mendoza

Aquino, Lawrence Paul Bantug

Arellano, Kriza Marie, Argosino

Arlanza, Michelle Kay Tala

Asis, Adrian Paul Santillan

Avila, KrizziaAnn Doblas

Ayson, Casey Gail Mislan

Bacaoan, SheelaMarie Magayon

Bachiller, MadelBereber

Banzuela, Angelica Salvador

Baral, Mark Louie Gonzales

Basa, Kim AmielBryaneDatu

Bolando, Diana Jane Subayno

Borbe, Precious DeanesTamon

Brodeth, HonieShaeneDalanon

Bugayong, Leslie Shane Flores

Calanog, Maria Luisa Manalo

Copiado, Richard Beleno

Coronel, Rae Edward Cinco

Corum, DanicaDiñoso

Crisologo, Marvin Lapuz

Cudal, Jason Dalisaymo

Cuenco, Ana Katrina Espiritu

De Castro, VinaFlorEdejer

De Jesus, Angelo Franz Juaniza

De Leon, Johanna Roi Bermudez

Dela Cruz, JessonDeveraturda

Dela Torre, Aleanne Lucero

Dichoso, J. Russel Ultra

Dionson Jr., Abraham Bachiller

Domingo, Nellie Rose Estrella

Ebol, Mary Ann Caballero

Ejercito, Cristina Calimlim

Eliarda, Andrea Marjorie Cunanan

Escobal, Mary Grace Galang

Estacio, Alyssa DyanModina

Esteban, Rizaldy Jr. Florita

Estrada, May Joy Gamas

Estropia, Lawrence Navarro

Fabros, Gemma Cariaso

Fernandez, Jonathan Villamin

Fernando, John Caliwan

Flores, JoverlynLaureano

Fortaleza, Marie Kris Merino

Gabut, Rhea Busa

Garcia, EdmontEbenezer Ventura

Garcia, Giovanni Llever

Guerrero, Christopher Encarnacion

Guerrero, CristinePaglinawan

Guevara, ReynalinFamularcano

Guevarra, Juan Vener Luna

Guittap, Lauren Laborera

Hilario, Jorielyn

Kabigting, Alvin Barnachea

Laban, Vince Ernest

Laruta, Anna Grace Basa

Layug, DexteriaMerwinTayag

Legrama, MykelMay Pascasio

Liban, April Joyce Canonizado

Lim, Labigail Awa

Madrid, RennieRose Vistan

Malit, Gemori Rivera

Manaois, EllinorTagudin

Mariano, Casey Renee Tiquena

Martinez, John Carlo Abasta

Maten, Michelle Anne Hallare

Meer, Kimberly Banawon

Mendoza, DyrenCamba

Mendoza, Mary Joy Valientes

Merced, May Joyce Agayan

Movilla, Ian

Musni, Joshua Dabu

Nacor, Sherry Mae Lobo

Najera, Rheva Gonzaga

Obida, JescelCentillas

Olaguer, Mary Joy Limjuco

Ordanza, Keith

Orencia, Olga Lopez

Pagaduan, Dianne Dela Rosa

Palma, Alyssa Issandra Lao

Parba, Rusty Cooper Beronio

Pascua, MaesyLyn Banal

Pascual, Hazel Anne Ragadio

Planea, Clarice de Guzman

Quim, FronilizaIsabelo

Quitaneg, Percy Brenda Sudweste

Raboy, Annalyn Jimenez

Ramos, Maria LigayaBalino

Relato, Michelle

Samonte, Gladney Cruz

San Diego, IlkamaeMiday

Santiago, Jessica Ruth Edilloran

Sazon, Faye Valerie Tamang

Silva, GeovanniGil Militar

Sonza, JeninaErika Echon

Tadeo, Mercedes Lea Mae Labrador

Tan, Clinton Adrian Rodriguez

Tangub, Julie Ann Pancha

Tella-In, Danielle Marie Sundiam

Torlao, Esther Mae Calba

Trimor, CyxLloyd Dela Peña

Tuyay, Michael Paule

Umali, Tinna Paz, Fabie

Uy, LalaineDela Cruz

Vicencio, EarnalynTaniana

Villanueva, LynaraMonje

Villanueva, Rachel Rafols

Olongapo City - bridge going to Gordon College project (as of April 28, 2011)

The construction of bridge going to Gordon College (16th St.).   Mayor Gordon wanted to fast track the project to alleviate traffic caused by Kalaklan Lighthouse Bridge closure and the expected influx of tourist during summer vacation.

GORDON COLLEGE AT THE 10TH CENTRAL LUZON CULINARY SKILLS COMPETITION

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr. and First Lady former Zambales Vice-Governor Anne Gordon lauded the twenty-seven (27) Gordon College (GC) students who participated in the 10th Central Luzon Culinary Skills Competitions.

The competition was held at Holiday Inn, Clark, Pampanga last March 2-3, with the GC Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) students joining eleven categories, namely, Market Basket, Miniature Cake Display, Filipino Dessert Display, Cake Decorating, Cookie Live, Pasta Freestyle Live Cooking, Table Napkin Folding, Cocktail Mixing, Fruit Flambe, Table Skirting and Flower Arrangement.

Over one thousand two hundred (1,200) students from sixteen (16) colleges and universities in Central Luzon attended the Culinary workshop and competitions.

Lovelyn Ceralde bagged first place in the Market Basket category while Liberty Abille, Michelle Bugayong and Carvin Constantino received bronze medals from the same category.

Silver medals went to Nikki Agustin and Aimee Lou Ancheta in Miniature Cake Display with Bronze medals for Kiel Nixon Montano and Wilma Ednalaga in Filipino Dessert Display category.

Jessica Melegrito, Yoshimi Kubonome and Maynol Jaring also snatched bronze medals in Cake Decorating category.

Kimberly Tan and Hannah Ibesa also received bronze medals in Cookie Live.

Jefferson Foo, Jeffrey Butac and Louie Mendoza also went for the bronze in Pasta Freestyle Live Cooking.

Bronze medals for Jayson Von Pennular, Jay-ar Arpoja in Cocktail Mixing and Alyssandra Yusi in Table Napkin Folding category.

The following students received diplomas from their respective categories namely Jordan Sevilla and Gerard Cueco in Cocktail Mixing, Carlo Belmonte and Jomer Gabriel in Fruit Flambe, Myta Lacandazo, Rosary Jane Chavez, and Rechie Cagomoc in Table Skirting and Mary Rose Lazara in Flower Arrangement.

GORDON COLLEGE TOPS ALL SCHOOLS IN OLONGAPO, ZAMBALES AND BATAAN IN NURSING EXAMS

Gordon College (GC) once again topped all schools in the city and outlying communities in the latest Nurse Licensure Examinations (NLE) given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)-Board of Nursing.

“With 27 out of 56 takers hurdling the exams, Gordon College registered a passing mark of 48.21 percent, a lot higher than the national passing rate of 35%," said Arlida Pame, president of Gordon College.

Nationwide, of 84,287 takers, only 29,711 passed the exams given by the PRC.

Gordon College's 48.21 percent was followed by Metro Subic Colleges with a far 31.71 percent, Columban College, 25 percent, George Dewey Medical College, 20.59 percent, Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), 19.55 percent and Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU) with 18.69 percent, according to figures released by the PRC.

Last year, Gordon College produced 100 new registered nurses, ranking 22nd among the top performing nursing schools with 65 percent passing rate.

The NLE passers are ABUAN, Emilroy Tapec;BALDOS, Mike; CATALAN, Edna Marie Matinong; COMIA, Ellaine Ramos; CULCUL, Riza Claire Almondia; DELA CRUZ, Hannilyn Sambrano; DURAN, Ronald Ray San Agustin; EBEN, Kristine Grace, Reyes; ELAMBRE, Jena, Tacuyan; FAMULARCANO, Rochelle Sarael; FERRER, Jane Alyzza Evangelista; FRIAS, Raizell Ann Roscom; GABRIEL, Gary Rhey Buhain; GUMBA, Rodelyn, Fernando; LALUAN, Alyssa Erika Tadeo; LAPUZ, Juanito Jr. Punio; MESINA, Rose Ann, Suarez; MISTA, April Mae Camus; OLALIA, Harold Olaivar; PASCUA, Jerwin Lazaro; PERTACORTA, Jezreel Laguisma; RAMOS, John Michael Morales; SALAZAR, Christian James Dominico; SALAZAR, Mark Angelo, Villela; SANCHEZ, Bernard Dalaorao; and, TABABAN, Lyndon John Buluran.

100% PASSING RATE FOR NEW MIDWIVES!

Olongapo City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr. congratulated Olongapo City’s new registered midwives during the flag raising ceremony on December 6, 2010 at the Rizal Triangle Multi-Purpose Center.

Mayor Gordon proudly announced that midwifery students from Gordon College successfully passed the Midwifery Licensure Exams with a passing rate of one hundred percent (100%). The exam was given by the Professional Regulation Commission on November 2010.

It can also be recalled that sixty five (65) new midwives recently from Gordon College passed the April midwives exams with a passing rate of eighty three point thirty three percent(83.33%).

“Keep up the good work! Ngayon, kapag sinabing taga Gordon College, alam na magaling na midwife,nurse o caregiver. Pagbutihin pa natin,” Mayor Gordon said.

“We have to produce more good midwives, nurses and caregivers in the future, tuluy-tuloy natin ang pag-asenso at keep fighting for excellence!” added Mayor Gordon.

Olongapo City widens education program

OLONGAPO CITY — Residents in this city will have access to a wider selection of both formal and informal courses as the city government extended its scholarship and training programs to improve the skills of city residents.

From training in making pastries and doing body massage, to graduate courses in nursing and business management, the city offers every possible assistance to improve the lot of its inhabitants, said Mayor James Gordon Jr.

“We believe that poverty should not be a hindrance to realizing the dreams of the youth; it should instead be a challenge. So we aim to give the youth a better chance in making their lives better by providing quality education,” Gordon said.

The city’s scholarship program is open to poor but bright students in the elementary, high school and college levels, with the students required to maintain excellent grades to avail themselves of the “educational privilege.”

Scholars in the college level are specifically required to pass the entrance examination at Gordon College, a homegrown institution that now offers various two- and four-year courses.

The college’s Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS) is now offering graduate courses in nursing, education, business management, and public administration under a trimester program.

Eder Magsayo, a professor and IGS spokesman, said 13 students have so far completed the graduates program since it began three years ago. As of now, the institute has 97 enrollees, he said.

Magsayo added that the graduate program is part of Mayor Gordon’s community services project that was geared to provide quality education to city residents.

Aside from the scholarship program, Gordon also announced the offering of free training to residents who want to improve their means of livelihood.

“There are two ways to make a living. One is by gaining employment, and the other is by employing yourself, which is the better option because you are your own boss,” Gordon said. He said among the training modules scheduled this month by the city’s Livelihood Cooperative Development Office are those for meat processing, Chinese dimsum preparation, body massage, chocolate candy and pastries production, and preparation of squash-based products.

Written by Henry Empeño / Correspondent businessmirror.com.ph

Gordon College Offers Graduate Studies

Gordon College Institute of Graduate Studies is on it’s 3rd consecutive year in offering graduate courses in Nursing (MAN), Education (MAEd), Business Management (MBA) at Public Administration (MPA).

These programs were first offered in the SY 2008-2009 with forty-three (43) enrollees. By the end of SY 2010, there were ninety-seven (97) enrolled, more than double the maiden registration. This is a testament to GC being recognized as a credible institution that can provide quality education.

Prof. Eder Magsayo, spokesperson of GCIGS disclosed that last April, there were three (3) who already graduated as Masters in Business Administration, seven (7) graduated Masters in Nursing, and three (3) graduated as Masters in Business Management. These courses run under a trimester enrollment program, Prof. Magsayo added.

The education program under the HELPS project of Mayor Bong Gordon, through Gordon College and other public schools of Olongapo City, is geared to provide quality education not only from elementary to college but even for post graduate students who wish to enhance and further their acquired knowledge.

Schedules of enrollment are as follows: 1st trimester (June 5-Sept. 25, 2010), enrollment: May 25-June 5, 2010, 2nd trimester (Oct 2, 2010-Jan.29, 2011), enrollment: Sept. 25-Oct, 2010), 3rd trimester (Feb.6-May 31, 2011),enrollment: jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2011.

Application forms are available at the Admission Office or IGS office of GCIGS located at Old Hospital Road, East Tapinac, Olongapo City with contact numbers 224 2089 local 106 or 115.

GORDON COLLEGE 2010 MIDWIFERY LICENSURE EXAM

Gordon College (GC) has once again showed exemplary performance in the recent Midwifery Licensure Examination where GC examinees got high passing rates after the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results of the said examination on April 2010.

Out of the 79 first takers who took the exam, 66 or 86% of the GC examinees passed. Apart from getting high passing rate, the premier school exceeded the national passing rate of 52.58% or out of 3,623 examinees, 1,905 passed the board examination.

The continued success of Gordon College in terms of giving students quality education can be attributed not only to the teachers and administrators but more importantly for the support of the city government under the administration of Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr.

‘’Target ng pamahalaang lokal na maging unibersidad ang Gordon College pagdating ng panahon upang sa gayo’y patuloy na mabigyan ng de-kalidad at abot-kayang edukasyon ang mga kabataang Olongapeño. Hindi na rin kinakailangan pang lumabas ng lungsod tulad ng Maynila o Baguio ang mga college students natin para mag-aral ng kolehiyo dahil kanila ng makukuha ang mataas na kalidad ng edukasyon dito mismo sa lungsod,’’ said Mayor Bong Gordon.

Gordon College is run by the City Government which also provides funding for the construction and renovation of school buildings and for the improvement of school facilities.

HERE IS THE COMPLETE LIST OF GORDON COLLEGE BOARD PASSERS FOR THE APRIL 2010 MIDWIFERY LICENSURE EXAMINATION:

1. Aguada, Angeline Bess Medina

2. Alpez, Charwayne Abutin

3. Amigo, Mary Joy Alberto

4. Angulo, Christine Joy Gallardo

5. Apostol, Harlyn Arandilla

6. Armas, Anthony Ralph Barrameda

7. Bacsal, Mary Ellaine Vitudio

8. Baltero, Janine Tacluyan

9. Bantique, Dana Jane Trayfalgar

10. Brinoes, Katherine Joan Bandoy

11. Cambe, Jamaica Cabreros

12. Caseja, Abegail Villalobos

13. Caseja, Easther Joyce Artagame

14. Dagun, Madelle Marty

15. Dayap, Hazel Ragadio

16. De Castro, Lyle Dannise F.

17. De Lera, Adelbert Rusit

18. Dela Cruz, Rizal Philip Anthony

19. Dizon, May Ann Roncales

20. Dudang, Maria Mila Soriano

21. Ejaus, Rechelle Ann Ladiero

22. Encisa, Lynette Bulatao

23. Florencio, Mae Anne Medina

24. Forelo, Michle Angelo Midelo

25. Franco, Liezel Gonzaga

26. Gatos, Johnry Jackson

27. Guerreri, Camille Deocares

28. Javier, Dana Deniece

29. Labor, Rainier Gloria

30. Laviña, Leevi Paul Cruz

31. Bustillos, Lorjane Lepora

32. Layda, Judy Seraspe

33. Lopera, Grace lyn Ordoñez

34. Manalabe, Rhena Gorospe

35. Manzano, Queenie Ayonke

36. Marcial, Maureen Bautista

37. Monasterio, Ana Isabel Tiu

38. Mora, Nichole Mae Villanueva

39. Naces, Kiel Nixon Montano

40. Nobles, Olive Ross Robles

41. Pablo, Janrei Roxas

42. Panteria, Gloria Peleña

43. Eclevia, Krizza Mae Forelo

44. Paredes, Gerlie Anne Felarca

45. Pascasio, Jovelyn Alkuino

46. Perez, May Evelyn

47. Presquito, Melissa Baloloy

48. Ragadio, Mary Jane Dela Rosa

49. Ramirez, Russeell Paderes

50. Rempillo, Donalyn Santos

51. Repomanta, Sherlene Rae Basa

52. Reyes, Daisy Mae Quillon

53. Salinas, Jovy Lynn Banua

54. Salvacion, Kimberly Pardilla

55. Sanchez, Joey Quimanhan

56. Santos,Maria Cristina Manalastas

57. Saromo, Jenifer Dalit

58. Sazon, Kristine Uriza

59. Soriano, Ronald Jay

60. Taylor, Willie Jr Pobleo

61. Tejoc, Leina Belle

62. Teodoro, Donna Mae Barrarano

63. Villajuan, Bishmark Cabatit

64. Villamor, Oliver Ray Muyco

65. Villanueva, Kris Reario

66. Zulueta, Eleanor Dela Peña

Meanwhile, new CPAs Renee Baltazar and Harold Carbo of Gordon College also passed the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Board Exam out of the 6 GC examinees who took the CPA boards on May 2010.

Gordon College, the premier school of Olongapo delivers the best quality education in the city.

GORDON COLLEGE STUDENTS WINNER AT THE 2010 ALCULYMPICS

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. recognized and commended the talents of nine (9) students from Gordon College (GC) who won at the recently concluded “ALCULYMPICS 2010” at the University of Makati, Makati City.

At the flag raising ceremonies on March 22, 2010 at the Rizal Triangle Covered Court, Mayor Bong Gordon acknowledged the GC students who won in different categories at the 2nd Season of ALCULYMPICS.

‘’The competition aims to cultivate goodwill, camaraderie, sportsmanship and unity at yan ang nangibabaw sa mga Gordon College students na ito,’’ Mayor Gordon said.

In the Dance Sport Standard Category, Dennis Franco and Allysa Palma bagged the silver medal award while Monica Landicho and Nover Eder got the bronze medal for the Latin Categoty. Both pairs were choreographed and trained by Coach Celina Ednave.

On the other hand, five (5) GC students bagged silver medals for the Women’s Badminton category, namely, Karla Grace Lipata, Danica Servidada, Rhishiel Estimo, Jessica Ruth Santiago and Genine Republo with Coach Joel A. Duclayan.

Alculympics is a sports league and triennial multi-sport event involving participants from the current eighteen (18) member schools of the Association of Local Colleges and Universities in the Philippines.

The five-day tournament has 14 sports events, including volleyball, basketball, table tennis, taekwondo, arnis, and track and field.

The eighteen (18) members of the league are Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa, University of Makati and Quezon City Polytechnic University. All 6 are from Metro Manila.

The other 12 universities and colleges outside Metro Manila are Bago City College, Bulacan Polytechnic College, Gordon College, Lipa City Public College, Mandaue City College, Mariano Quino Alarilla Polytechnic College, Pamantasan ng Bayan ng San Mateo, Pamantasan ng Cabuyao at Pamantasan ng Montalban, Quirino Polytechnic College, Tagaloan Community College and Urdaneta City University.

APPROVED: Mayor Bong Gordon and the Gordon College (GC) students who bring home medals on the recently ALCULYMPICS 2010. With Mayor Gordon are (L-R): Rhishiel Estimo, Karla Grace Lipata, Monica Landicho, Mayor Gordon, Nover Eder, Dennis Franco, Jessica Ruth Santiago and Gennie Republo.

2009 Nursing Licensure Examination

Mayor Bong Gordon congratulates the nurses who passed the 2009 Nursing Licensure Examination registering an average passing rate of 56.96% which is way above the national passing rate of 39.73%. Gordon College garnered the highest passing rate among the colleges in Olongapo City and Bataan followed by Metro Subic Colleges with 54.90% while Bataan Peninsula ranked third with 31.06% and RMTU/Aura placed fourth with 27.39% followed by Columban College with 26.09% and Celtech with 24.19% passing rate.

GORDON COLLEGE TOPS ONCE AGAIN

Gordon College (GC) has once again garnered the highest passing rate of 56.97% among the colleges in Olongapo City and nearby communities in the recently held nursing licensure examinations. Gordon College was followed by Metro Subic Colleges with 54.90% while Bataan Peninsula ranked third with 31.06% and RMTU/Aura placed fourth with 27.39% followed by Columban College with 26.09% and Celtech with 24.19% passing rate.

Of the twenty-one GC (21) first-takers, twenty (20) passed while twenty-five (25) repeaters from GC passed from the thirty-three (33) nursing grads who re-took the board.

Meanwhile, aside from besting the colleges in the area, GC also exceeded the national passing rate which is 39%.

The continuous progress and triumphs earned by Gordon College are not only due to the efforts of mentors and administrators of the said college but more so to the unwavering support of the city government led by Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr.

“Nagsimula ang Gordon College sa isang pangarap. Ang pangarap na mabigyan ng de-kalidad ngunit abot-kayang edukasyon ang mga kabataang Olongapeño. Ngunit hindi sa mga tagumpay na ito nagtatapos ang pangarap. Nais ko na maging mas malaki, mas malawak pa ang kolehiyong ito, maging unibersidad sa hinaharap kung saan huhubugin ang mga susunod na propesyonal at lider ng pamayanan at lipunan,” said Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr.

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ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

ENROLMENT for Gordon College Caregiver NC II starts
May 4 - June 5, 2009 for 1st Semester 2009-2010

For more details, Please call (047)224-2089 local 105
or e-mail us at froilanmobo@gmail.com and look for
Mr. Froilan D. Mobo,
Head, Dept. of Vocational & Technical Education.

Classes starts June 8, 2009.

GORDON COLLEGE, ALL-SET FOR ITS 10TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Gordon College is all-set for the celebration of its 10th year anniversary on February 16-20, 2009 with the theme “Isang Dekada na Kami”.

To make the celebration meaningful and full of fun, Gordon College has laid out a series of activities for the said period.

A motorcade will mark the beginning of the celebration to be followed by non-stop fun on the first day including Laro ng Lahi and Folk and Modern Dance Competitions.

The excitement will continue on the second day up to the last day with activities such as the Volleyball Varsity Exhibition Game, Quiz Bee, Videoke Challenge, Film Viewing, Search for Bb. Gordon College, SOS Amazing Race, Battle of the Bands and many more. The pioneers of the college will be gracing the Family Night on the 20th.

Gordon College aims to produce men and women who can be distinguished by intellectual maturity and character, committed to a lifestyle of service, and prepared for leadership roles worldwide.

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SCITE 2009 IN OLONGAPO

The two-day Student Conference on Information Technology Education (SCITE) 2009 was held in Olongapo City Convention Center (OCCC) last January 28–29, 2009.

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. warmly welcomed the participants from different IT Schools in Region 3 in his address during the opening day of the said conference.

The SCITE 2009 is a yearly gathering organized by the Philippine Society of I.T.Educators of Region 3 (PSITE Region 3) and Student Society on I.T. Education (SSITE) to be a venue in the exchange of knowledge and the latest developments in technology and to encourage the students to be competitive in the area of Information Technology.

The event was attended by 1,502 delegates in the opening day with the most number of participants coming from Micro Asia College of Science and Technology of Iba, Zambales. There were 1,373 delegates in attendance the next day with Wesleyan University Philippines having the biggest delegation.

The participating schools competed in different categories namely: Reinventing the I.T. Invention, Pop Dance Competition, Website Development, Programming Competition Using Java and C#, SSITE Digital Poster Making Contest, SSITE Chapter T-Shirt Design and SCITE Quiz Bee at I.T. Documentary Film Making.

Several IT Schools from Olongapo garnered awards in the different categories. Gordon College placed 2nd in the Website Development and Programming Competition Using C# categories. Columban College topped in the Reinventing the I.T. Invention category and copped 3rd place in the SSITE Chapter T-Shirt Design and 2nd place in the SCITE Quiz Bee. Lyceum of Subic Bay got 3rd place in the SCITE Quiz Bee but snatched the top spot in the Pop Dance Competition. STI-Olongapo placed 3rd in the Programming Competition Using Java category.

The SCITE 2009 was hosted by Gordon College - College of Computer Studies for this year headed by. Erlinda S. Casela, Dean of Computer Studies of Gordon College as the Organizing Committee Chair.

PSITE Region 3 worked hand in hand with Globe Telecom, Inc., PLDT SME Nation, CAL (Computer Assisted Learning) at Cybercity Teleservices in making this event a success.

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. delivers the welcome remarks during the opening day of the Student Conference on Information Technology Education (SCITE) 2009 which was held at the Olongapo City Convention Center recently.

PAO/chay

Gordon College joins sports league

A new collegiate sports league has been organized, featuring more schools from around Metro Manila and even from cities as far away as Urdaneta in the north and Mandaue in the south.

The city of Marikina will host the first Association of Local Colleges and Universities Olympics (Alculympics) on January 19-23, a league official said in a statement.

Student athletes from 17 colleges and universities nationwide will battle in 14 sports events at the Marikina Sports Center, officials said.

Marcial Angeles, athletics chair of host school Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar, Marikina City College), said some of the featured sports are volleyball, basketball, table tennis, taekwondo, arnis and track and field.

Organized by the Association of Local Colleges and Universities, the tournament will have the theme, "Towards a Dynamic Culture of Sportsmanship."

Expected to grace the event are Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, Marikina Representative Marcelino Teodoro, Mayor Ma. Lourdes Fernando, and her husband, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Bayani Fernando.

Adel Tamano, president of ALCU and the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), and Dalisay Brawner, PLMar president, are also expected to attend.

Member schools from the metropolis are PLMar, PLM, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Taguig, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay, City University of Malabon, University of Caloocan, Gat Andres Bonifacio University, and University of Makati.

From outside Metro Manila, the members are Pamantasan ng Cabuyao, Pamantasan ng Montalban, City College of Urdaneta, Gordon College in Olongapo, Lipa City Public College, and Mandaue College.

A highlight of the five-day event is the search for Miss Alculympics 2009, the league’s statement said. By DJ Yap - Philippine Daily Inquirer

GORDON COLLEGE’S NEW PE-NSTP BUILDING

Gordon College unveiled a new building recently. The new Physical Education at National Service Training Program (NSTP) building inauguration was led by Olongapo City Mayor James ‘Bong’ Gordon Jr., Zambales Vice Governor and Olongapo City First Lady Anne Marie Gordon, and Gordon College President Arlida Pame.

“This is one of our many steps in expanding the learning environment of the students in Gordon College,” said Mayor Gordon. “The last time, we included the Vas Built classrooms and now, we are adding this new structure to broaden the field for our students.”

“We want them to excel in all fields and engage in different sports and other activities that will help them contribute something to the community at an early age,” added Mayor Gordon.

Meanwhile, Gordon College students continue to excel in different fields. On December 6, 2008, Gordon College nursing student Rod Johnson won 2nd place at the extemporaneous speech contest during the YMCA National Students’ Gathering and Academic Olympics at the Convention Hall, Hotel Indah Manila, YMCA of the Philippines Building, Ermita Manila.

The new PE-NSTP Building is located at the Gordon College Annex at Marikit Park.

The recently inaugurated Physical Education and National Service Training Program (PE-NSTP) Building of Gordon College. The inauguration was led by (inset) Mayor James ‘Bong’ Gordon Jr. and Gordon College President Arlida Pame.

PAO/Don

GORDON COLLEGE WINS IN YMCA ACADEMIC OLYMPICS

Gordon College students made their mark in the YMCA North Luzon Regional Academic Olympics held last Nov. 21 to 23, 2008 at Cagayan Colleges in Tugegarao City. The successful participants were Rod Johnson who won 1st place in the Extemporaneous Speech, Rudy Esposo II who ranked 3rd in Oration and Catherine Mendoza who bagged the 3rd spot in quiz bee.

The champions for each event will represent North Luzon in the upcoming National YMCA Academic Olympics to be held at NCR on December 5 to December 6, 2008.

“Congratulations to the students who never fail to make our College proud. Pinatutunayan lang nito na hindi kailangang maging mahal ang pag-aaral” Mayor James ‘Bong’ Gordon Jr. proudly said in announcing the accomplishment the flag ceremony of the City Government employees recently.

Gordon College has always been known to produce successful examinees. Last September 2008 100% of the examinees from Gordon College passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) in the Elementary Level and 56% in the Secondary Level. LET is given by the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC).

Mayor James ‘Bong’ Gordon Jr., Zambales Vice Governor and Olongapo City First Lady Anne Marie Gordon and other City Councilors with the Gordon College students who recently won in the YMCA North Luzon Academic Olympics. (Left) Ehdrin Quinguilera, Rudy Espos II, John Ducil, Rod Johnson.

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GORDON COLLEGE GRADS PASS LET!

Gordon College graduates hurdled successfully the 2008 Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET) given by the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC) Board of Professional Teachers with flying colors, attaining a 100% passing mark in the elementary level and 56% in the secondary level.

Seventeen thousand eight hundred sixteen (17,816) elementary teachers out of 58,471 examinees and 18,801 secondary teachers out of 53,195 examinees passed the Licensure Examinations.

The exam was given on September 2008 in different areas across the country including Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Davao. The results were released within thirty seven (37) working days.

“Congratulations to those who passed the exam! I am really proud of our students dahil they embody our fight for excellence. Isa itong patunay na education doesn’t need to cost a lot. We are trying to make education as accessible as we can,” said Mayor James ‘Bong’ Gordon Jr.

Below is the complete list of Gordon College graduates who passed:

Elementary Level (100%)

1. Esposo, Arlene Gantan
2. Franco, Nathaniel Napalan
3. Justiniano, Chuck Bascoguin
4. Marquez, Annie Labrador

Secondary Level (56%)

1. Burden, Catherine Anabe
2. Del Rosario, Jennifer Sumallo
3. Lim, Jomel Fernandez
4. Malapit, Lady Benjamin De Castro
5. Marquez, Shane Perez
6. Masangkay, Estel Grace Duran
7. Mojica, Lizzette Marie Balean
8. Ocampo, adelyn Fabrigas
9. Valencia, Michael
10. Yap, Emerald Rosal

Gordon College is being run by the government of Olongapo City. It can be recalled that recently, nursing graduates of Gordon College successfully passed the Nursing Licensure Exams (NLE) given by the PRC with a passing rate of 61%, the highest passing rate of any nursing school in Olongapo City.

Some of the Gordon College graduates who passed the Licensure Exam for Teachers given by the Philippine Regulation Commission on September 2008: Jennifer del Rosario, Emmerald Yap, Lizette Marie Mojica, Adelyn Ocampo, Nathaniel Franco, Arlene Esposo and Shane Marquez.

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GORDON COLLEGE

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

ENROLMENT of Caregiver NC II for the 2ND Semester
2008-2009 starts on October 20, 2008.

For more details, Please call (047)224-2089
local 105 look for Mr. Froilan D. Mobo, Head,
Dept. of Vocational & Technical Education.

Classes starts November 3, 2008

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

ENROLLMENT of GORDON COLLEGE Caregiver NC II for
the 2ND Semester 2008-2009 starts on the 1st Week of October 2008.

For more details,
Please call (047)224-2089 local 105 look for
Mr. Froilan D. Mobo, Head, Dept.
of Vocational & Technical Education.