
The Official Online Monthly Newsletter of the Office of the President
Vol 2 – No-1 January 2024
Toward professional and personal competence: KLD holds EDA 2024

Driven by the goal of engaging the management team, faculty members, and non-teaching personnel in capacity-building activities, the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas (KLD) held its Employees’ Development Activities (EDA) on January 8-12, 2024. It is a five-day program, facilitated by the Office of the Vice-President for Research, Mission, and External Affairs.
Day 1: Education experts discuss extension programs and appreciative resilience


Two experts in the field of education were invited as resource persons for the first day of the event. In the morning session, Dr. Almira G. Alcawas, Director of Extension Services of the Cavite State University-Indang Campus, delivered a talk on planning, implementing, and evaluating institution’s extension programs. She discussed with the KLD management team, faculty members, and staff about extension approaches, strategies, methods, projects, and modalities.
“Extension involves communicating, persuading, and helping specific sectors,” Dr. Alcawas underlined during the session. She also added that in CVSU, they primarily focus on socially and economically disadvantaged sectors of the society. Dr. Alcawas further emphasized that implementing a specific project in two or more communities at the same time may not work since they have different resources and capacities.
It is important that an extension project is customized based on the specific needs of the community.
Dr. Emily D. Dicolen, College Secretary and Chair of the Office of Curriculum and Instruction of the National Teacher Training Center of the University of the Philippines-Manila, opened the afternoon session with her hashtag, “Nasaktan, subalit hindi wasak,” introducing the notion of appreciative resilience. As an Appreciative Inquiry (AI) champion, Dr. Dicolen pointed out the importance of looking deliberately for what is appreciating.
“Daanan mo lang, huwag mong tambayan,” said Dr. Dicolen as she accentuated some coping strategies on how to be resilient and deal with stressful situations without sacrificing the quality of work. Fostering appreciative resilience in a newly established higher institution such as KLD is a way to improving employees’ personal and professional qualities and skills towards productivity and success of the institution.
The lessons, insights, and experiences gained from both sessions are significant foundations for KLD administrators, faculty members, and staff in strengthening a sense of appreciation, resilience and commitment, and in building a sustainable future for the entire community of the City of Dasmariñas.
KLD is dedicated to contribute to the social and economic development of the City of Dasmariñas through its community-based extension programs and activities.
Day 2: UPLB professors deliver lectures on publishable research paper and research ethics


The second day of EDA 2024 focused on comprehensive discussions about how to select appropriate journals for publication, write publishable research paper, and establish a research ethics committee.
Prof. Vachel Gay Paller of the Institute of Biological Sciences- University of the Philippines Los Banos shared some writing tips and the nitty-gritty of research paper writing and publication for KLD faculty members and researchers during the morning session.
“As a researcher, it is our responsibility to communicate the results of our study, to add knowledge to science and for policy formulation towards addressing societal problems,” Prof. Paller explained. She also highlighted the significance of publishing a research paper and collaborating with other experts across disciplines.
Dr. Mark Oliver Llangco, Co-Chair of UPLB Research Ethics Board, discussed ethical research involving human participants. Since KLD is pushing through the establishment of research ethics committee, Dr. Llangco gave pieces of advice for the institution.
“A research is ethical if it has scientific merit and integrity, concern for welfare, and respect for persons and communities,” Dr. Llangco said.
Days 3 and 4: KLD administrators, academic deans present institute plans and activities


On the third day, Dr. Fe Compas, OIC Vice President for Academic Affairs, discussed the faculty manual and academic services, including the learning resource center, admission, and alumni affairs and placement.
This was followed by the presentation of topics related to enrollment, grading system, and change of grade by Assoc. Prof. Ma. Victoria Balbio, College Registrar.
All institute deans also laid down the institute plans, future activities, and roadmaps during their presentations.
Day 5: Administrators, faculty, staff conduct team-building activity


The fifth day of EDA 2024 was a team-building activity for all KLD employees, which happened at the Caliraya Resort Club in Lumban, Laguna. The activity program started with a dance exercise led by Asst. Prof. Oscar Bucad, Employees’ Wellness and Development Officer.
This was followed by the briefing of Caliraya facilitators. All teams, likewise, vied for the “Best Team Chant.” The competition among all teams continued during the Amazing Race, as they leap over obstacles, work together, and race to the finish line at the same time.
Through games and activities prepared for them, KLD employees had the opportunity to build trust, improve team communication, enhance problem-solving skills, and show creativity and innovation.
CHED RQAT visits KLD for COPC evaluation of BS Midwifery program
CHED RQAT visits KLD for COPC evaluation of BS Midwifery program
The Regional Quality Assurance Team (RQAT) from the Commission on Higher Education Region IV-A paid a visit to the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas for the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) evaluation of BS Midwifery program on January 24, 2024 at the KLD AVR Building 1.
The program commenced with an opening message by Dr. Juanito O. Cabanias, President of KLD. He welcomed all participants, with a special recognition for the CHED Region IV-A RQAT led by Dr. Judith Mary Ann Chan, Education Supervisor II. Dr. Cabanias explained the importance of COCP for the recognition of programs and stressed the willingness of the institution to comply with the requirements stipulated in CHED Memorandum Order No.14, Series of 2019.
Ma. Teresa Cruz-Padilla, President of the Association of the Philippine Schools of Midwifery, Inc., congratulated KLD for ranking 10th in the November 2023 Midwifery Licensure Examination (MLE).

She accentuated the dire need for midwives in the global healthcare, KLD’s challenge in maintaining its performance in MLE and compliance with the CHED policies and guidelines.
The onsite COPC evaluation marks a significant milestone in KLD’s pursuit of providing educational offerings. With the CHED RQAT’s rigorous evaluation process, KLD can ensure its continuous improvement and efforts of delivering high-quality programs for Dasmarinenos.
KLD students bag gold, silver medals in different local and international chess tournaments
KLD students bag gold, silver medals in chess tournaments
Three students of the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas bagged gold and silver medals in different local and international chess tournaments.
International Master Daniel Quizon won gold at the Philippine National Games Rapid Team event, Philippine Games Blitz event, and at the Eastern Asian Juniors Standard event held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. He also got the silver medal at the Eastern Asia Juniors Rapid event.
Likewise, International Master Michael Concio, Jr. took the gold medal at the National Games Rapid Individual, National Games Gold Rapid Team, National Games Blitz Team, and at the Eastern Asia Juniors Rapid event. He also notched the silver medal at the National Games Blitz Individual and Eastern Asia Juniors Rapid Event Individual, and a bronze at the Kamatyas Invitational International Closed Championship.
For women’s division, International Master Kylen Joy Mordido claimed the gold medal at the Philippine National Games both in standard and team events, Philippine National Blitz in individual event and a silver medal in team event.

KLD will continuously provide academic assistance to these international chess masters for their success and for bringing pride to the institution. Dr. Juanito Cabanias, College President, expressed his support to the players and promised Cong. Pidi’s continuous assistance as they will represent the institution, the City of Dasmariñas, and the country in the upcoming international chess tournaments such as Vietnam Closed Tournament, Bangkok International Open Chess Championship, Vietnam Invitational Closed Tournament, World Juniors Chess Championship, and World Chess Olympiad.
KLD faculty elects new set of FA officers

The faculty members of the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas elected a new set of Faculty Association (FA) officers for the Fiscal Year 2024 last January 19, 2024 at the KLD AVR Building 2. This election was witnessed by OIC Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Fe Compas, OIC Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Regielene Gonzales, and Vice President for Research, Mission, and External Affairs, Dr. Ernesto Bastida.
Below are the elected officers for the Fiscal Year 2024:
President: Allan Jr. M. Militante
Internal Vice President: Reymar M. Bashan
External Vice President: Norman S. Aralar
Secretary: Pearlyn Joy Alexia Mones
Assistant Secretary: Melanie Layos
Treasurer: Rona Liezl C. Hernandez
Assistant Treasurer: Bryan P. Augao
Auditor: Renato M. Barquilla
Public Relations Officer: Jhonies G. Saysi
Business Manager: Jomer R. Caballero
Institute Representatives: Carlos Miguel C. Dacaimat – Institute of Engineering
Janine M. Reuta – Institute of Human Potential and Development
Anjela J. Lagera – Institute of Applied Sciences
Ojay D. Lanopa – Institute of Information and Computing Sciences
Maricel L. Alcantara – Institute of Nursing
Elenita B. Manalac – Institute of Midwifery
The newly elected FA officers took their oath of office with KLD President, Dr. Juanito Cabanias, on January 31, 2024.
Office of the Month (The Registrar)


The Office of the Month was given to The Registrar (TR) in recognition of its outstanding performance and commitment to achieving excellence.
Headed by Assoc. Prof. Ma. Victoria Balbio, the TR team oversaw the process of student admission and enrolment for the second semester of the Academic Year 2023-2024. Through their assistance and better service, the opening of classes for second semester which happened in January was a success. The Office of the Month acknowledges their significant contributions, from the management of student records to the improvement of existing systems, to the smooth and efficient operations of the College.
Congratulations, TR!
Staff of the Month (OVPRMEA)


In recognition of their extensive efforts in developing the culture of excellence in research among KLD faculty members and staff, the Staff of the Month was awarded to the Office of the Vice President for Research, Mission, and External Affairs (OVPRMEA) team.
The recent Employees’ Development Activities (EDA) made the month of January memorable for all administrators, faculty members, and non-teaching personnel of KLD. This big event was carefully planned and made into reality by the OVPRMEA team headed by Dr. Ernesto L. Bastida. Its success is a product of their motivation, passion, and creativity in improving knowledge-sharing strategies, research, and innovation activities for the institution and the City of Dasmariñas.
To all members of the OVPRMEA team, congratulations for being the Staff of the Month!
EDITORIAL BOARD |
Consultant | Dr. Juanito O. Cabanias, LPT |
Editor-in-Chief | Jhonies G. Saysi (jgsaysi@kld.edu.ph) |
P-Wall Vol. 2 No. 1 Artist-in-charge | Noel A. Digma |
P-Wall Vol. 2 No. 1 Contributors | Jerbert Abargos, IOM |