Don Bosco Technical College–Cebu
Don Bosco Technical College–Cebu is a private Catholic vocational basic and higher education institution in Cebu City managed by the Philippines South Province (FIS) of the Salesians of the Society of Saint John Bosco. The basic education department accepts male students only except the Senior High School which is coeducational. The TVED and college department are also coeducational. It was established as a center for out-of-school youth by Italian Salesian missionaries in 1954 and later developed into a technical school.[1] It was originally named as Don Bosco Technical High School but commonly called 'Boys' Town' in the city. It was later renamed Don Bosco Technology Center and in 2017 as Don Bosco Technical College. A namesake and sister school exists in Mandaluyong.
 Logo of DBTC-Cebu as of 2022 | |
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| Motto | Ardua Non Timeo (Latin) |
Motto in English | Fear No Hardships |
| Type | Private Catholic Salesian Non-profit coeducational basic and higher education institution |
| Established | March 15, 1954 |
| Founder | Rev. Fr. Attilio Boscariol, SDB Salesians of Don Bosco |
| Accreditation | PAASCU |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Salesian) |
| President | Rev. Fr. Randolph A. Figuracion, SDB |
| Vice-president | Rev. Fr. Rey Jude B. Albarando, SDB (VP Administration) Rev. Fr. Rooney John G. Undar, SDB, EdD (VP Academic Affairs) Rev. Fr. Randolph A. Figuracion, SDB (VP Pastoral Programs) Bro. Silvestre B. Cresencio, SDB (VP Technical Affairs) |
| Principal | Rev. Fr. Rooney John G. Undar, SDB, EdD (Basic Education Department) |
| Dean | Rev. Fr. Rooney John G. Undar, SDB, EdD |
Academic staff | 146 |
| Location | , Philippines 10°17′52″N 123°51′48″E |
| Campus | Pleasant Homes Subdivision, Brgy. Punta Princesa, Cebu City, Philippines |
| Colors | Blue |
Sporting affiliations |
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| Mascot | Grey Wolf (name: Grigio) |
| Website | dbtc-cebu |
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Educational programs
DBTC provides four programs for its students: Academic Curriculum, Technical Curriculum, Pastoral Programs and Athletic Programs. Students receive technical training in mechanical, electrical, civil, and computer technologies. Pastoral programs include integration of Catholic instruction, celebration of the sacraments and the Salesian Youth Movement in the school. The school is passionate for sports with specialized training in basketball, football, and volleyball.
Response to COVID-19 pandemic of 2020
The school shifted to distance, modular, and online learning at the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. It activated its distance learning program called BUILD - "Bosconians Under Independent Learning and Development". It uses the platforms of G Suite for Education and Microsoft 365 for online learning. Classes are held through video conferences in Google Meet and Microsoft Teams while modules for distance learning are hosted in Moodle.
Administration
The school is animated by the Salesian Community composed of the following priests and brothers and their corresponding offices:[2]
| Name | Office |
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| Very Rev. Fr. Fidel Ma. D. Orendain, SDB, PhD | • Salesians FIS Provincial Superior |
| Rev. Fr. Randolph A. Figuracion, SDB | • Rector • President • Vice President for Pastoral Programs • Basic Education Department Pastoral Animator • Information Technology Head |
| Rev. Fr. Rey Jude B. Albarando, SDB | • Vice Rector • Vice President for Administration |
| Rev. Fr. Rooney John G. Undar, SDB, EdD | • Vice President for Academic Education • College Dean • Basic Education Department Principal • Student Affairs and Services Head |
| Bro. Silvestre B. Cresencio, SDB | • Vice President for Technical Education • Technical Vocational Education Training Director |
| Rev. Fr. Reynante T. Sabelita, SDB | • College & TVET Pastoral Animator • DBYC Youth Director |
| Rev. Fr. Leonard R. McManus, SDB | • Resident Priest • Confessor |
| Rev. Fr. Felice P. Furlan, SDB | • Resident Priest • Confessor |
| Bro. George Celis, SDB | • Resident Brother |
Past Rectors and Presidents
Throughout the years, DBTC-Cebu have had 17 administrations of rectors. They are the following:
| # | Name | Tenure as Rector | Tenure as President |
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| - | Rev. Fr. Attilio Boscariol, SDB | 1954-1955 | - |
| 1 | Rev. Fr. John Peter Clifford, SDB | 1955-1964 | - |
| 2 | Rev. Fr. Luigi Ricciarelli, SDB | 1964-1967 | - |
| 3 | Rev. Fr. William Balocco, SDB | 1967-1969 | - |
| 4 | Rev. Fr. Pietro Zago, SDB | 1969-1973 | - |
| 5 | Rev. Fr. Edgardo Espiritu, SDB | 1973-1976 | - |
| 6 | Rev. Fr. Genaro Gegantoni, SDB | 1976-1982 | - |
| 7 | Rev. Fr. Pietro Zago, SDB | 1982-1988 | - |
| 8 | Most Rev. Patricio A. Buzon, SDB, DD | 1988-1992 | - |
| 9 | Most Rev. Precioso D. Cantillas, SDB, DD | 1992-1995 | - |
| 10 | Rev. Fr. Daniel Elemia, SDB | 1995-1997 | - |
| 11 | Most Rev. Patricio A. Buzon, SDB, DD | 1997-1998 | - |
| 12 | Rev. Fr. Genaro Gegantoni, SDB | 1998-2001 | - |
| 13 | Rev. Fr. Ronald Guiao, SDB | 2001-2010 | - |
| 14 | Rev. Fr. Honesto G. Geronimo, Jr., SDB | 2010-2019 | 2017-2019 |
| 15 | Very Rev. Fr. Fidel Ma. D. Orendain, SDB, PhD | 2019-2021 | 2019-2021 |
| 16 | Rev. Fr. Jerome Mario C. Dublois, SDB | 2021-2022 | 2021-2022 |
| 17 | Rev. Fr. Randolph A. Figuracion, SDB | 2022-present | 2022-present |
PAASCU accreditation
The school's Basic Education Department is a level 1 accredited school by the PAASCU awarded in 2018.
See also
- Salesians of Don Bosco
- Don Bosco Technical College (Mandaluyong)
References
- "History – Don Bosco Technical College – Cebu". Dbtc-cebu.edu.ph. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- "Salesian Community – Don Bosco Technical College – Cebu". Dbtc-cebu.edu.ph. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
External links
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