PAASCU Consultancy Visit yields positive result

The MDPS Executive Committee with Ms. Faraon during the Consultancy Visit

By Patricia Bianca M. Andres, IV-Perseveranza'

The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) Consultancy Visit held last October 10, 2008 has yielded positive results.
Ms. Priscilla Faraon, a member of the PAASCU Commission on Secondary Education, made a day-long visit to MDPS and met with the school’s PAASCU Executive Committee (ExeCom).
Ms. Faraon, a former Principal of Sienna College, Quezon City, toured the school grounds and viewed the different facilities. Afterwards, she proceeded to the PAASCU Conference Room to study the school’s self survey and exhibits. Finally, she met with the school administrators to give her feedbacks and observations.
Ms. Faraon gave a generally optimistic impression to the ExeCom. She stated that in her opinion, the school is ready for the Preliminary Visit on February 2009 and would recommend this to the PAASCU office.
However, other schools have been lined up for their respective visits and as such, the Preliminary Visit has been officially scheduled on August 24 to 25, 2009.

21 years of excellence

By Niña Grace O. Bacani and Po Teresa S. Santiago, II - Giustizia’



The MDPS 21st Foundation Day Celebration kicked off last November 12, 2008 with the theme, “Indayog ng Pilipinas Tungo sa Pagkakaisa”.
It began with a motorcade around Marikina City, after which, the opening of the Intramurals was held. The Mini-Olympic flame was lighted by student-athletes Ethan Joshua Malelang, Angela Samson, Abigail Tan, and Joshua Carreon. After that, an inspirational message was given by Marikina Heights Barangay Chairman Edwin Adigue.
Next is the Cheer Dance Exhibition of the Juniors and Seniors. Championship competitions in chess, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, and basketball were also held last November 13 and 15.
Rev. Fr. Jimmy Anastacio, CRSP presided the Holy Mass for the Family Day which was held last November 15. The MDPS Service Awardees were also presented. Mrs. Lolita Fernando, Assistant Academic Administrator-Cluster B, received the Fifteen (15) Years Service Award.
Other awardees are Mrs. Imelda P. Lustado, Assistant Academic Administrator-Cluster A, and Mr. Ruben Villaflores, Maintenance Staff, Ten (10) Years Service Award and Mrs. Leonora L. Babon, Library Staff and Ms. Everlyn Co, Math Team Leader, Five (5) Years Service Award.
After that, the Preschoolers showcased their talent in dancing in the Field Demonstration. The Parents Advisory Council (PAC) also prepared the program proper, which included the raffle draw and family fun games. This was followed by the “Salu-salo sa Pananghalian” in which different year levels and their guests had lunch at the grass area.
The Cultural Show was held that night. Students, teachers and some alumni performed local indigenous and folk dances in the said event.

Pictures Galore

MDPS Personnel Outing @ Villa Escudero-October-October 28, 2008





Grade School Mr. and Ms. United Nations-October 24, 2008



Pre-School United Nations-October 22, 2008

“Dinner for a Cause” held to raise funds for scholarship program

A fund-raising activity was organized by MDPS to support its scholarship program.
The “Dinner for a Cause” was held at the Covered Court on November 12, 2008. It was meant to gather sponsors and host them to a night of good food and entertainment. Proceeds from the affair went to the Mother Alessandra Sala Scholarship program.
The event was held in conjunction with the MDPS 21st Foundation Day celebration and Mother Alessandra’s 15th death anniversary.
Sr. Ruby D. Diva, ASP, Directress, warmly received the sponsors, composed mainly of MDPSians’ parents and other school contacts tapped as benefactors. In the opening remarks, she thanked them for their generosity and wished that the Lord will bless them a hundred fold.
An audio-visual presentation depicting the life and times in the Philippines of Mother Alessandra Sala, one of the MDPS’ founders, was shown to the audience. This also launched the scholarship program named in her honor which intends to help deserving but less fortunate students.
The night was made even more eventful with the presence of musicians from the Philippine High School for the Arts. The gifted students, who were commissioned by Parents Advisory Council (PAC) President Mr. Vic Ursabia, beautifully rendered their numbers in voice, flute, violin and piano.
This was followed by a sumptuous five-course dinner courtesy of Martha’s Plate Catering which also served cocktails prior to the program.
Mr. Patrick Yusingco, PAC Vice President, spoke in behalf of the sponsors towards the end of the program. He commended the school administration for mounting a well-prepared event and expressed his full support in the scholarship program and other forthcoming activities of MDPS. By Mrs. Dianne Jeanne D. Tagle

Welcome back dear alumni!

By Camille Christelle G. Herrera and Po Teresa S. Santiago, II- Giustizia’

Former students of MDPS from different batches gathered together once again in their beloved alma mater last November 22, 2008 for the 1st Grand Alumni Homecoming.
The affair started with a Holy Mass presided by Fr. Joselito Ortega, CRSP. The alumni then held the election of officers and batch representatives for their association.
The dinner-program followed, emceed by Angelica Hementera (GS ’97, HS ’01), and Seniors Jean Kyle Vergel de Dios and Sara Abigail Halal.
Sr. Ruby Diva, ASP gladly welcomed the alumni in the opening remarks. Afterwards, they viewed an audio-visual presentation (AVP) which reminisced their times MDPS. The AVP shooting and editing was facilitated by Bon Salas (GS ’95), Charmina Castro (GS ’96, HS ’00), Fatima Dumalagan (GS ’97, HS ’01) and their friends Arvin Dauz and Paolo Vergara.
After that, selected Seniors ‘09 performed their song and dance numbers. Also singing in separate performances were Jedelin Bautista (HS ’07; 3rd yr) who is a finalist of Pinoy Idol-Singapore, Erika Aranas (GS ’01) and Rafael Remo (GS ’95).
Messages were also delivered by Mrs. Cecilia Mapa and Sr. Ruby Diva, ASP in behalf of their former teachers. Mrs. Bella Tolentino, Academic Support Services Administrator (ASSA) happily thanked the MDPSians for gracing the event in her closing remarks.
The following are the elected alumni association officers:
PRESIDENT CHARMINA CASTRO
VICE PRESIDENT RAFAEL REMO
SECRETARY MARIFAYE PAREL
TREASURER FATIMA MASADRE
AUDITOR CHARLENE VELAS
PRO FATIMA DUMALAGAN
REPRESENTATIVES
GS 1995 BON ERWIN SALAS & JUAN MIGUEL RELOSA
GS1996/HS2000 FATIMA MASADRE & CHARMINA CASTRO
GS1997/HS2001 FATIMA DUMALAGAN & MARIFAYE PAREL
GS1999/HS2003 PAUL HILARIO & RALPH DEGOLLACION
GS2003/HS2007 OLGA MARIE BAUTISTA & BRICANEIL GLORIANA
GS2001/HS2004 CHARLENE VELAS & FARAH DUMALAGAN
GS2004/HS2008 FRANCHESCA DEMDAM & SHARMAINE CONCEPCION