Author: Fr. Ronald Guiao, SDB

Last July 1, 2021, Fr. Brian Butanas SDB visited the JARC main office in Pondol, Balamban to present the Dual Training System (DTS) for a possible partnership . The DTS is based on a German model wherein training is conducted in two venues, namely the school and its partner company or companies.

Under the DTS, the school and company will collaborate in designing the curriculum and other plans to respond to the needs of the firm. At least 40 percent of the training will done in-school and 60 percent will be provided by the company via in-plant training.

Based on a study, the DTS due to its practical training aspect, may be able to solve youth unemployment and skills gap problems in the Philippines particularly for those who have finished vocational training or high school education.

Our newly ordained priests Fr. Arnel Mengote SDB, Fr. Leo Polutan SDB and Fr. Reynante Sabelita said their “Thanksgiving Mass” here at the TVET Center.

Two of the newly ordained priests are vocations from our TVET Centers, namely Fr. Arnel Mengote was one of our TVET students in Don Bosco Borongan Training Center and Fr. Leo Polutan was our Computer Literacy Teacher at Don Bosco Training Center, Mati.

Emergency Vehicle Operation (Ambulance) Orientation was conducted in partnership with Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Balamban, Municipal Disasters Risk Reduction Management Office (MDDRMO), and Rescue Assistance Peacekeeping Intelligence Detail, Inc (RAPID), for Barangay GAAS and ARPILI. Don Bosco TVET Center Balamban was chosen as the venue for the Emergency Vehicle Operation (Ambulance) Driving training.

Fr. Brian Butanas received the Certificates of Accreditation as Assessment Center from PD/ARD Floro Ringca in the qualifications of SMAW NCII, SMAW NCIII, GMAW NCII, FCAW NCII, GTAW NCII and DRIVING NCII.

Don Bosco TVET Center Balamban greets Mrs. May Jean Manigos a happy happy birthday. May Jean is the Registrar and TESDA Focal of the TVET Center. He is also a TESDA Accredited Trainer and Assessor.

Don Bosco TVET Center Balamban greets Mr. Anthony Misterio Adollado a happy happy birthday as he celebrates his 34th natal day. Anthony is one of our volunteers who acts as the Industry Liaison and Guidance Officer of the TVET Center. He is also a TESDA Accredited Trainer and Assessor.

Don Bosco TVET Center Balamban greets Mr. Dominic Magdato a happy happy birthday as he celebrates his 31st natal day. Dominic is one of our volunteers who acts as the Assistant Technical Director of Fr. Brian Butanas. He is also a TESDA Accredited Trainer and Assessor.

The TESDA Team inspected the Don Bosco TVET Center Balamban for the qualifications of SMAW NCII, SMAW NCIII, GMAW NCII, FCAW NCII, GTAW NCII and DRIVING NCII as ASSESSMENT CENTER.

International Elevator & Equipment, Inc. (IEE) is a recognized leader in design, sales, installation and maintenance of elevators and escalators in the Philippines. IEE donated 2 demo units of split type air conditioners to Don Bosco TVET Center Balamban for its supplemental program of Domestic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (DomRAC) Servicing NC II.

Don Bosco TVET Center Balamban together with AMRO, Philippine Dental Association (PDA), JARC, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Balamban LGUs and other civic organizations joined in the PNP-AFP peace initiative: “Adopt a Student Program” held at the Gaas Gym on May 21, 2020.

School supplies, Bags, Bibles, Slippers were given out to selected children of Gaas donated by Gaisano, the Wives of PMA 2014, JARC and other good people.

After which were two Symposia on Drugs and another one on ending “Violence Against Women and Their Children” (VAWC).

Messages were given by difference representatives: Fr. Brian Butanas SDB, Wives of PMA 2014, DepEd, JARC and from the Rural Health Unit (RHU). 

Don Bosco TVET Center Balamban set up an Information Booth, a Welding Booth, an EIM Booth and a Barber Shop to attract potential students to take up vocational courses in SMAW NCII.

This activity should lead to more linkages and networking with the LGUs and other civic organizations to promote Technical Vocational Education for the marginalized youth.