08/10/2025
โ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐น๐๐บ๐ป๐ถ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ก๐๐ง๐โ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐, ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ถ๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ.โ ๐
In his heartfelt speech, Fr. Daryll Dhan L. Bilbao, DCC underscored the vital role of alumni in the continued growth of Notre Dame of Tacurong College. He highlighted how Damean alumni serve as:
โจ Culture Bearers โ living out NDTCโs core values in every walk of life
โจ Career Catalysts โ opening doors and mentoring the next generation
โจ Curriculum Contributors โ shaping relevant and future-ready education
โจ Champions of Charity โ giving back through scholarships and service
Fr. Daryll reminds us that alumni are not only proof of what is possible, but also active partners in making it happen. ๐
๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ง๐ถ๐ญ๐ญ ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ด๐ฑ๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐บ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ข๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ข๐ค๐ต ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ช๐ต๐บ.
My very task this morning it to highlight the importance of alumni relations and engagements for the continued growth of NDTC. The most important resources that alumni can provide schools include:
๐ญ. ๐๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
๐๐น๐๐บ๐ป๐ถ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐
NDTC alumni uphold and spread the schoolโs core values, Excellence, Christ-centeredness, Commitment, Empowerment and Leadership in their professional and personal lives. They are walking testaments to the culture of integrity and leadership fostered at NDTC.
One time, I heard a speech from a local public servant, nothing planned, just a casual event. But what struck me most was when she said: โI am the leader I am today because I was formed by the values I learned at NDTC. It was there that I learned discipline, compassion, integrity, and faith.โ
She gave credit not just to the knowledge she gained, but to the values that NDTC instilled in her values that guided her. Isa lamang sya sa maraming alumni ng NDTC who continued to carry the damean spirit in their business, classrooms, offices, farms, market places, homes and community they serve. They continue to bear the culture of excellence.
๐ฎ. ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ
๐๐น๐๐บ๐ป๐ถ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐๐๐
Through mentorship, job referrals, internships, and networking, alumni open doors for current students and fellow graduates. Their real-world insights and professional journeys inspire and guide the next generation. One of the most meaningful initiatives launched by the Alumni Office last year was the โConversation Between Graduating Students and Alumniโ, a program designed to build real, human connections between those who have walked the NDTC halls and those who are about to take their first steps into the professional world.
We proudly piloted this program in the Nursing Department, where we invited alumni who are now practicing professionals in various healthcare fields. The flow of the program begins with a plenary session, where selected nursing alumni are invited to share their personal and professional journeys, offering valuable insights on how they navigated life after college, from board exams to bedside care, from first jobs to real-world challenges.
Following the plenary, students break into small group sessions, each one facilitated by an alumni guest. In these more intimate conversations, students are encouraged to ask honest questions and receive practical advice from time management and job interviews, to handling burnout, ethical dilemmas, and finding purpose in the profession.
The goal of this program is simple but powerful:
To ease the transition from student life to professional life through genuine mentorship and the wisdom of those whoโve been there.
In short, alumni are not just proof of whatโs possible, they are active participants in making it happen.
๐ฏ. ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐บ
๐๐น๐๐บ๐ป๐ถ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐บ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฏ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐
Our alumni are not just graduates of NDTC, they are valuable partners who can help improve how and what we teach. Since theyโre already out there in the workforce, they have real experiences and practical knowledge that can help shape a curriculum thatโs more relevant to what the world actually needs. They know what skills are in demand, what trends are coming up, and what students should be ready for after graduation.
This was also highlighted during the NDEA General Assembly, where Fr. Karel S. San Juan, SJ shared something important with Fr. Jess Pasquin. He said:
โWe ask our alumni to participate in the enhancement of our curriculum. They tell us what the world needs and we adjust our academic offerings accordingly.โ
That idea really fits our own vision here at NDTC. By involving our alumni in curriculum review, department planning, or even just through informal sharing, we get to update our programs in a way that matches todayโs job market and industry standards.
This partnership helps ensure that what weโre teaching inside the classroom can actually help our students succeed outside of it. Itโs one more reason why keeping strong alumni connections matters, not just for school pride, but also for academic excellence.
๐ฐ. ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐
๐๐น๐๐บ๐ป๐ถ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐
Whether through scholarships, infrastructure support, or outreach programs, alumni give back generously. Their financial contributions, rooted in gratitude and mission create opportunities for those in needs.
Talking about scholarships, this school year, proceeds from the raffle draw will support student scholarships, providing much-needed financial assistance to deserving learners. Through this initiative, we are taking steady steps toward establishing a clear and sustainable scholarship program that will benefit future generations of Dameans.
โCharity is not just about giving, itโs about remembering where we came from, and lifting others up with us.โ
To our beloved alumni, thank you for continuing to carry the spirit of Notre Dame of Tacurong College wherever life has taken you. To our students, know that you are not alone in your journey. Many who once sat where you are now have gone ahead and are ready to walk with you and support you.
Our alumni are not just part of NDTCโs past, they are a vital part of its future.
