Living the missionary life defined by daringness, love and preference for the poor and simplicity, the Oblates of Mary Immaculate celebrate 205 years. Founded in Aix-en, Provence France by St. Eugene de Mazenod, the OMI congregation was established in the Philippines 80 years ago. In his homily for the Ash Wednesday Mass, Fr. Rockmore S. Saniel, OMI,magnified the analogy of the ash in cleansing beyond pots and casserole with that of cleansing one’s perspective and faith. The season of lent is reinforced by its pillars: prayer, fasting and alms giving. It calls for a deeper reflection of one’s existence and relationship with others, that is, loving one’s self makes one learn to love others as God wants us to experience life to its fullness. Fr. Jonathan R. Domingo, OMI-NDMC President along...

The wait did not take long for Dameans to claim their educational subsidy funded by CHED-UNIFAST. The second semester release of TES was timely and relevant as the new normal modality has landed the shores of the academic sector. The grantees are grateful for the subsidy extended by the government, giving them the capability to pay for college education and buy learning tools for open education electronic learning . The parents and guardians also expressed their gratitude for the financial support to secure the continuity of their children’s education. The three-day TES Release Program which started on September 24 accommodated a total of 1, 449 grantees. The subsidy claim process started with the filling up of the Memorandum of Agreement. This is followed by the verification of necessary...

Excellence is viewed in many aspects, level and intention. In the scores of struggle and survival, NDMC has proven its resiliency and stands today trailblazing a legacy of success. If NDMC is a human, excellence is in its DNA – and everyone agrees without batting an eyelash.  In the homily during the Holy Spirit Mass, Fr. Rockmoore Saniel, OMI, Vocation Director for Mindanao, he highlighted that the Holy Spirit’s presence is ever felt in NDMC with cohesive efforts of the administrators, teachers, students and parents. NDMC continues to be the leading academic institution that nurtures dreams and molds champions. The roster of accomplished and applauded demeans anywhere in the world speaks for itself. In the Eucharistic celebration,  Brother  Jeremie Makama Kafaka, OMI from Congo, Africa  ...

It could have been a tale of warm hugs and eager smiles of the students to commence the opening of classes. But COVID 19 Pandemic redirected the once happily celebrated school opening. The academic year 2020-2021 will be remembered as the reference of new normal existence in all aspects. NDMC formally opened the class opening with a virtual program to welcome the students in their respective college and course on August 17 at the Bulwagang Genoveva Deles-Jaranilla through Facebook Live. Mrs. Eva C. Sison, MPA – HRDMO Directress introduced the members of the NDMC Administration. Engr. Ronniel D. Labio, MIT – VP for Academics  gave the Academic Challenge to thrive amidst the pandemic.  The respective deans and faculty of the different colleges welcomed the students via tarpaulin and paper...