Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria (COSCA)

The National Academic and Cultural Games hosted by the Commission on Higher Education in Manila last March 1 to 5, 2010 was, according to said government organization, the first it has undertaken in that field. And they are doing it to show the nation that the regions can indeed come together and create a competitive atmosphere yet in peaceful camaraderie.

In the recent celebration of Digital, Business, Tourism and Culinary Expo 2010 at the Foundation University, two of our HRM students figured prominently in the Flairtending & Wine-mixing competition. Ralph Lauren Orcullo finished 1st runner up, and Karla Hope Cabatingan was 2nd runner up.

The competition was held last February 18, 2010 at the Parade Grounds of Foundation University.

Congratulations winners! May you be showered with more success in the future!

Last February 12, as we celebrated President's Day, the COSCA family also took time to recognize the achievements of some of the most noteworthy Catalinans in the field of academics and athletics. A speech, in terms of a response on behalf of the students, was delivered by top honoree Rey Josel Diaz, a freshman HRM student.

Here, we are reprinting the contents of his speech to inspire his fellow students, as well as his instructors, to continue on this quest for excellence.

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February 12 will always be a special day for Catalinans. For on that day we celebrate the birthday of our beloved president, Rev. Fr. Thadeu Enrique N. Balongag.

The day began with a celebration of the Holy Mass at the Cathedral attended by the Catalinan family, alumni and guests. Father himself officiated the Mass.

The energetic and very much active Parent-Teacher Association of the Elementary Department once more scored big for the school year. Last December, they held the Little Mr. & Ms. COSCA where the group were able to raise money for several monobloc chairs. The elementary children are now enjoying these chairs in their classrooms.

Keith Monte, Grade 6, and Shernica Kilat (Grade 3) were Little Mr. & Ms. COSCA respectively.

Thank you parents for your unending support! Cheers!

I've learned
...That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person
...That when you're in love, it shows.
...That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.
...That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
...That being kind is more important than being right.
...That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
...That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

The College of Allied Health Sciences have signed up partnerships with some of the city's health institutions as well as in neighboring Siquijor to accommodate COSCA's internship program for Radiologic Technology and Midwifery.

Through the efforts of AHS Dean Mr. Edwin Ebao, the Provincial Hospital as well as the Holy Child Hospital will soon be home to a couple of RadTech interns. Hopefully, the Silliman Medical Center will follow. Midwifery interns will get to test their skills (some already have) at the Siquijor Provincial Hospital and the City Health Center.

Last January 25 to 29, 2010, V.Rev. Fr. Thadeu Enrique N. Balongag, COSCA President, and Rev. Fr. Sulpicio Vincoy, COSCA VP-Administration, joined almost 6,000 priests all over the country for the National Congress of the Clergy held at the World Trace Center in Manila. Fathers Balongag and Vincoy were among the 79 delegates from the Diocese of Dumaguete who attended.