Don Bosco Technical College

On August 11, 2024, Kenzzie Trey Dumanglas, 12 - Kowalski competed in the First Coseteng Waves Swim Series at Diliman Preparatory School, Quezon City, in the 16 and over yrs old Open Category. He was recognized as the Most Outstanding Swimmer in the 16 and Over category.

He won in the following competitions: the following medals: - Gold - 4 x 50M Medley Relay - Gold - 50M Freestyle - Gold - 50M Back - Silver - 50M Breast - Silver 100M Individual Medley - 50M Butterfly.

On August 31, 2024, Kenzzie was awarded the Most Outstanding Swimmer in the 2nd Congresswoman Maan Teodoro and the 4th MPSC Meet 2024 at Marikina Sports Center.

Mr. Dumanglas has been selected to compete with the Philippine Junior Water Polo Team in the 65th Milo Water Polo Championships, which will take place in Malaysia from October 4 to 6. This event will be the team's first international competition, with an important SEA Age Group water polo championship scheduled in Thailand on December 6, 2024.

CONGRATULATIONS: Leonne James G. Cabatbat, a student from 9-Rinaldi, won the gold medal in the recently concluded PTA MAPAMASA TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS held on August 18, 2024, at Tiendesitas, Pasig City.

Ascende Superius!

CONGRATULATIONS: On August 30, 2024, Kyle R. Cansanay, Grade 7-Rua competed in the 2nd Congresswoman Maan Teodoro Swim Meet and 4th MarIkina Poseidon Swim Meet 2024 held at Marikina Sports Center.

He won Gold in the 200M Medley Relay, Gold in the 200M Freestyle, and Silver in the 100M Freestyle.

Ascende Superius!

CONGRATULATIONS: Mikhail John M. Celiz, a student from 8-Rua, won the silver medal in the recently concluded PTA MAPAMASA TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS held on August 18, 2024, at Tiendesitas, Pasig City.

Ascende Superius!

Announcement from the Office of the Rector/President

Please take note of the following modes of instruction for tomorrow, September 6, 2024:

ASYNCHRONOUS CLASSES for Basic Education

ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS CLASSES for College

NO CLASSES for TVET

Classes at all levels today, September 5, shall shift to ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING following the announcement of the LGU of Mandaluyong City.

All Offices will continue regular operations.

Please be guided accordingly.

Classes at all levels shall shift to Asynchronous Classes today, September 4, 2024, following the announcement from the LGU of Mandaluyong City.

Please be guided accordingly.

[Updated as of 8:49pm as per Government Advisory]

Classes in all levels are suspended tomorrow, September 3, 2024 following the announcement from Malacañang.

The Office transactions will continue its operation.

Please be guided accordingly.

Classes and work are suspended today, September 2 due to the effects of the southwest monsoon.

Keep safe everyone!

Classes for today, September 2, in all sectors (BES, College, and TVET) are suspended following the announcement from the LGU of Mandaluyong City.

Keep safe, Bosconians!

MAHALAGANG ANUNSYO:
SUSPENDIDO ang klase sa LAHAT NG ANTAS ng pribado at pampublikong paaralan sa Lungsod ng Mandaluyong bukas, SETYEMBRE 2, 2024, dahil sa inaasahang epekto ng bagyong .

Pinapayuhan ang lahat na mag-ingat at manatili sa inyong tahanan kung kinakailangan para sa inyong kaligtasan.

Last Day of August
Commemoration of Saint John Bosco

Every last day of the month, we remember our Father and Founder, the Teacher and Friend of the Young, Saint John Bosco. It is also the day we traditionally make the Exercise for a Happy Death.

Read more about this practice and, at the close of this day, let us pray it together: https://dbmanda.one-bosco.org/happy-death

Saint John Bosco, pray for us!

August 29 • Passion of Saint John the Baptist

The drunken oath of a king with a shallow sense of honor, a seductive dance and the hateful heart of a queen combined to bring about the martyrdom of John the Baptist. The greatest of prophets suffered the fate of so many Old Testament prophets before him: rejection and martyrdom. The “voice crying in the desert” did not hesitate to accuse the guilty, did not hesitate to speak the truth. But why? What possesses a man that he would give up his very life?

Continue reading: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/martyrdom-of-saint-john-the-baptist/

Cruz Wins Gold at Fencing

Rhianna Bridgette P. Cruz a student from 7-Sandor finished gold at the recently concluded St. Ignatius Fencing Cup, U12 Women’s Épée Category. The sought-after competition was held at Ateneo de Manila University last August 24, 2024.

Representing the Mandaluyong City Fencing Club, the 11-year-old Cruz also secured a Bronze Medal (U12 Mixed Épée Category) in the prestigious CF MINIME International Fencing Challenge last August 8-11, 2024.

Other categories include Women’s and Men’s Foil, Women’s and Men’s Sabre, Women’s and Men’s Mixed Foil and Sabre.

Congratulations on making Mandaluyong City proud! Ascende Superius!

Text by: Ms. Cañaberal (BES) Photos from: Dr. Jesusa Bulotano and

August 28 • Saint Augustine of Hippo

Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Saint Augustine is one of the most influential theologians and philosophers in Christianity.
Continue reading: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-augustine-of-hippo

: The City of Mandaluyong suspends classes in ALL LEVELS (public and private) today, August 28, 2024, due to inclement weather.

The suspension covers face-to-face and online classes.

Keep safe, Bosconians!

[UPDATED, 5:39 AM]

From the Office of the Rector/President:
Classes for today, August 28 in all sectors (BES, College, and TVET) are suspended following the announcement from the LGU of Mandaluyong City.

Keep safe, Bosconians!

August 26 • National Heroes Day

As we celebrate National Heroes' Day, we give thanks to our forebears for shaping our nation through their lives, for the freedom, independence, and democracy they fought for, and for the hardships they endured—including betrayal and death—in the name of these principles.

August 26 • Ceferino Namuncura

"Ceferino is particularly loved and appreciated by our Congregation because he embodied in himself the sufferings, the concerns and the aspirations of his people and represents today a symbol: that of the will to overcome one's own limits with the support of faith. It is precisely for this reason that he is an example for many young people who, at a certain moment in their lives, feel a particular appeal to social commitment and solidarity."
—Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime SDB

Read more: https://salesians.org/calendar/bl-ceferino-namuncura

Greywolves! Here’s our schedule for our football and basketball varsity tryouts for tomorrow.

Congratulations, Sebastian Blaize Cabanlig!

Among his many victories as a member of the Youth Jiu Jitsu National Team, Sebastien Blaize was Top 10 in Abu Dhabi last May 2024 and Top 4 in Thailand last June 2024. He will represent the City of Mandaluyong at Batang Pinoy in Puerto Princesa, Palawan this coming December 2024. Forza!

"We must transcend our petty selves, forget our hurts and bitterness, cast aside thought of revenge, and let sanity, reason, and above all, love of country prevail during our gravest hour."

—Senator Benigno "NINOY" Aquino Jr.

August 21 • Saint Pius X

Ever mindful of his humble origin, Pope Pius stated, “I was born poor, I lived poor, I will die poor.” He was embarrassed by some of the pomp of the papal court. “Look how they have dressed me up,” he said in tears to an old friend. To another, “It is a penance to be forced to accept all these practices. They lead me around surrounded by soldiers like Jesus when he was seized in Gethsemani.”

Continue reading: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-pius-x/

DBTC Bosconian “Martyr for Charity”

Today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the death of Roderick Flores—a Bosconian, a scout, a young hero!

Starting August 18, 2024, the regular Sunday Mass at Don Bosco Technical College will be celebrated at 6:00 pm in the St. John Bosco Chapel (Big Chapel). This new schedule has been coordinated with St. Dominic Savio Parish.

Mass goers can access the campus via the Millennium Gate and Gate 3.

Please be guided accordingly.

August 18 • 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus satisfies our yearning for life not only through his teaching but also with the total gift of himself in the Eucharist—his Body and Blood under the sacramental signs of Bread and Wine. Foreshadowed in the Old Testament by the manna and the water that gushed from the rock at Moses’ command, Jesus gave himself to his disciples at the Last Supper under the forms of bread and wine, in anticipation of his sacrificial offering to the Father on Calvary in atonement for the sins of all mankind. He also instructed them to repeat “in memory of him” what he had done in the Upper Room until the end of time.

Our Sunday Eucharist is a privileged manifestation of Jesus’ immense love for us, as he makes himself our spiritual nourishment. He is the source of our wisdom and strength. The Eucharist is also a special means for us to express our gratitude to him and to the Father for the countless blessings they constantly shower upon us.

Download today's Euchalette: https://www.wordandlife.org/download/20th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-b-august-18-2024/

SPECIAL NOTICE: BEGINNING TODAY, AUGUST 18, IN COORDINATION WITH ST. DOMINIC SAVIO PARISH, OUR REGULAR SUNDAY MASS WILL BE AT 6:00 PM IN THE ST. JOHN BOSCO CHAPEL (BIG CHAPEL). THE MILLENNIUM GATE AND GATE 3 WILL BE OPEN FOR MASS GOERS.

[Don Bosco Mandaluyong Alumni Association]
Please join us this Saturday, 10AM, as we honor the 40th Death Anniversary of Roderick. The mass will be led by Bishop Francesco Panfilo, with Fr. Larry Tan, Fr. Eli Cruz, and Fr. Rector, Ronilo Javines SDB as concelebrants.

After the mass, we will hold a flag ceremony and wreath laying at Roderick’s statue, followed by lunch at the Roderick Flores Hall, located just across from the Mary Help of Christians chapel. Roderick’s mother will also be present for this special occasion.