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.

Don Bosco Technical College - Cebu
Logo of DBTC-Cebu as of 2022
Former names
  • Boys' Town Cebu (1954-1960)
  • Don Bosco Technical High School (1960-1994)
  • Don Bosco Technical Center (1994-)
  • Don Bosco Technology Center (-2016)
MottoArdua Non Timeo (Latin)
Motto in English
Fear No Hardships
TypePrivate Catholic Salesian Non-profit coeducational basic and higher education institution
EstablishedMarch 15, 1954; 70 years ago (March 15, 1954)
FounderRev. Fr. Attilio Boscariol, SDB
Salesians of Don Bosco
AccreditationPAASCU
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Salesian)
PresidentRev. Fr. Randolph A. Figuracion, SDB
Vice-presidentRev. Fr. Adriano A. Satura, SDB (VP Administration)
Rev. Fr. Rooney John G. Undar, SDB, EdD (VP Academic Affairs)
Rev. Fr. Antonio B. Velarde, SDB (VP Pastoral Programs)
Bro. Silvestre B. Cresencio, SDB (VP Technical Programs)
PrincipalRev. Fr. Rooney John G. Undar, SDB, EdD
DeanRev. Fr. Rooney John G. Undar, SDB, EdD
Academic staff
128
Location,
Philippines

10°17′52″N 123°51′48″E / 10.29780°N 123.86323°E / 10.29780; 123.86323
CampusPleasant Homes Subdivision, Brgy. Punta Princesa, Cebu City, Philippines
Colors  Blue   White
Sporting affiliations
MascotGrey Wolf (name: Grigio)
Websitedbtc-cebu.edu.ph
Don Bosco Technical College–Cebu is located in Visayas
Don Bosco Technical College–Cebu
Location in the Visayas
Don Bosco Technical College–Cebu is located in Philippines
Don Bosco Technical College–Cebu
Location in the Philippines

Educational programs

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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

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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

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The school is administered by the Salesians of Don Bosco (FIS) by a team of Salesians composed of the following priests and brothers and their corresponding offices:[2]

Name Office
Very Rev. Fr. Fidel Ma. D. Orendain, SDB, PhD • Salesians FIS Provincial Superior
• Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Rev. Fr. Randolph A. Figuracion, SDB • Rector
• President
Rev. Fr. Adriano A. Satura, SDB • Vice Rector
• Vice President for Administration and Finance
Rev. Fr. Rooney John G. Undar, SDB, EdD • Vice President for Academic Affairs
• College Dean
• Basic Education Department Principal
Bro. Silvestre B. Crescencio, SDB • Vice President for Technical Affairs
• Technical Vocational Education Training Director
Rev. Fr. Antonio B. Velarde, SDB • Vice President for Pastoral Programs
• BED Pastoral Animator
• College Pastoral Animator
• TVET Pastoral Animator
• Youth Center In-Charge
• Boarding House In-Charge
Rev. Fr. Medelino R. Borgueta, SDB • Community Pastoral Animator
• Boarding House Assistant
• Confessor
Rev. Fr. Lourenco D. Soares, SDB • Community Sacristan
• Boarding House Assistant
Bro. George Vincent B. Celis, SDB • Zatti Clinic In-charge
• Lecturer
Rev. Fr. Genaro S. Gegantoni, SDB • Resident Priest
• Confessor
Rev. Fr. Leonard R. McManus, SDB • Resident Priest
• Confessor

Past Rectors and Presidents

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Throughout the years, DBTC-Cebu have had 17 administrations of rectors. They are the following:

# Name Tenure as Rector Tenure as President
- 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 S. 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 P. Elemia, SDB 1995-1997 -
11 Most Rev. Patricio A. Buzon, SDB, DD 1997-1998 -
12 Rev. Fr. Genaro S. 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 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

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The school's Basic Education Department is a level 2 accredited school by the PAASCU awarded in 2023.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "History – Don Bosco Technical College – Cebu". Dbtc-cebu.edu.ph. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
  2. ^ "Salesian Community – Don Bosco Technical College – Cebu". Dbtc-cebu.edu.ph. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
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