Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati

For schools of a similar name, see Don Bosco School.

Don Bosco Makati
Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati City
Motto	Meliora Eligo (I choose the better things)
Established	1954
Type	Private, Salesian, Catholic
Affiliations	MILO Best Pasarelle, SBP, PRADA, MSSA, CEAP, PAYA, CBCP
Principal	Mr. Lito Tenerife HS Ms. Ofelia Dantes GS
Rector	Fr. Anthony Paul E. Bicomong, SDB
Founder	Saint John Bosco - Father of youthful hearts
Faculty	approx. 400
Students	approx. 5,000
Grades	Kindergarten 1-2 Grade 1-6 High School I-IV
Location	Don Chino Roces Ave.(Formerly known as Pasong Tamo), Brgy. San Lorenzo, Philippines, Makati City, Philippines 14°33′1.34″N 121°0′50.69″E / 14.5503722°N 121.0140806°E / 14.5503722; 121.0140806Coordinates: 14°33′1.34″N 121°0′50.69″E / 14.5503722°N 121.0140806°E / 14.5503722; 121.0140806
Accreditation	PAASCU, TESDA
Campus	Urban, 40,000 m²
Colors	Black, Yellow, and Gray
Nickname	Bosconians
Varsity Team	Don Bosco Wolves
Hymn	"Hail Don Bosco, Alma Mater Dear" (Alma Mater Song)
Website	http://www.donboscomakati.edu.ph

Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) ^[1], or simply "Don Bosco Makati" is a private Catholic educational institution owned and operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco. Its campus is located at Chino Roces Avenue Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In January 1954 Fr. Charles Braga, SDB was the Provincial and at this time, the cornerstone of Don Bosco Makati was laid down. at the same year, construction of the first building was completed which housed the chapel, the convent, a youth center, and the auditorium.

Some Salesian priests namely Fr. Quaranta, Fr. Jua,. Fr. Righetti, Fr. Patrick Ryan, and Brother Nicolino Tambascia started to work at the Youth Center. In January 1955 Religious clubs, youth groups and catechism classes were formed. In June of the same year the Grade School edifice was built. Enrollees for Grades V, VI and for first year in the secondary level were accepted. In 1956 the first thirty six (36) Grade VI pupils were the first graduates from Don Bosco Makati.

Seal

The full circle made of laurel and gear represents the dual academic and technical curriculum offered by the school. The star, the anchor and the heart represent respectively the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity. The shining star also symbolizes Mary, the star of the sea and the Help of Christians. The flaming heart stands for the most Sacred Heart of Jesus to whom Don Bosco was so devout. Below the anchor is the Sea that symbolizes the fullness of life. The pine trees represent the literal meaning of the founder's name BOSCO which means woods. The high mountains stand for perfection and the Educative Pastoral Community (EPC) should strive to attain. These are expressed in the school's motto MELIORA ELIGO which means "I choose the better things".^[2]

Programs Offered

Grade School Department

The Grade School Department advocates Information Literacy as its approach to the basic curriculum required by the Department of Education. The Grade School emerged to have the Best Educational Management Information System (EMIS)^[3] in the Division of Pasay City Schools. Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) was integrated in Drafting of the Technical curriculum through the assistance of the Advance Technology Solutions (ATS) Technologies Inc., of Singapore. Equipment and facilities for the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) were installed for the networking of all records in the Accounting, Registrar, Testing and Personnel Offices.

Levels of Studies:

• Grades 1-6
• Preparatory Level

High School Department

The Don Bosco Technical Institute-High School is a Catholic secondary school for boys. The department's facilities features up-to-date facilities in the field of Academic, Technical, Spiritual and Athletics.

Curriculum

The curriculum is as prescribed by the Department of Education (DepEd)—Mathematics, Science, English, Filipino, Social Studies, Christian Living, Physical Education, and Music. With this, the student is offered a dual curriculum, with academic plus technical.

• 1st and 2nd Year - General Technology (Electronics-Electrical Technology, Automotive-Mechanical Technology, Computer Technology and Drafting Arts)
• 3rd and 4th Year - One Specialization based on the results of the given exam, quarterly grade and student's choice. (the 6 specializations are listed below)

During the first two years in high school, a Bosconian is exposed to a general technical education covering measurements, hand tools and light power tools applied to light metal work and simple electrical circuits together with a more advanced information technology (computer subject) curriculum. For the last two years, there is a choice of one of these technical specializations:

• Automotive Technology
• Electronics Technology
• Industrial Drafting & Architecture
• Electrical Technology
• Computer/Information Technology
• Mechanical Technology

Manpower Skills Training Center

It is a Home and School for the poor and out-of-school youth where they learn various technical skills of their choice as a means to gain decent employment. The center is managed and run by the Partners of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB).

The Course can be learned in one year. The first ten months of training are spent in the Center to build the trainees' theoretical foundation (30%) and their hands-on training experience (70%).

On the eleventh month, all trainees are assigned for a 5-month On-the-job Training (OJT) in selected companies to advance their technical skills and firm up their attitude as a means of preparing them for the exciting world of work. This orientation scheme initiates the graduates to an industrial setting that demands hard work, qualilty performance and proper work values.

Courses Offered

• Automobile Mechanic
• General Electrician
• Fitter Machinist
• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
• Industrial Electronics

Multiple Intelligence Center

In 1999 Fr. Caesar Dizon, SDB, former rector of Don Bosco Technical Institute-Makati City, spearheaded a special project and organized a working team to conceptualize the development of a new learning center called MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE CENTER. This center is patterned from the theory of Dr. Howard Gardner who believed that every man has his own kind of intelligence and potential as a person.

The MIC was conceived to make students,teachers and personnel to be in touch with technological change. This change reflects a major challenge present in today's society-that is, the use of modern technology in all aspects of humanity. The MIC became a learning center equipped with the state-of-the-art technology and incorporating modern theories and principles.

On August 15, 2000, after its blessing by the Rector, the new MIC became functional with the appointment of Ms.Ofelia Dantes as its first MIC Head.

The Institute's Alma Mater Hymn

Notable alumni

Magone Dome

Interior of Gymnasium

• Ali Atienza, Politician ^[4][5]
• Kim Atienza, TV Host & Politician ^[6]
• Basti Artadi, Vocalist of Wolfgang^[7]
• Vittorio Barba, Fashion Designer^[8]
• Rainerio "Bong" Borja, President, PeopleSupport Philippines ^[9]
• Dr. Ramoncito Coronel, Chief of Clinics Makati City ^[10]
• Rookie Camaclang, Photographer & Digital Artist^[11][12]
• Jose Luis "Chito" Gascon, USEC. Department of Education^[6]
• Jun Aristorenas, Actor, Director,Dancer, Producer, Writer ^[7]
• General Nestor R. Santillan, PAF (Retired)^[13]
• LA Tenorio , Athlete, Philippine Basketball Association ^[14][15]
• Lou Gatumbato , Athlete, Philippine Basketball Association ^[16]
• Medwin Marfil, Vocalist of True Faith^[7]
• Merwin Castelo, Former Player, Philippine Basketball Association ^[17]
• Mark Meily, Film Director^[18]
• Niño Muhlach, Actor^[7]
• Richard Reynoso, Singer^[18]
• Robin Aristorenas, Actor ^[7]
• Ronnie Ricketts, Actor^[18]
• Mikko Santos, Former Player, Metropolitan Basketball Association^[19]

Notable Clubs

Boscorale, DBTI-Makati's choir group

Boscorale, the school's choir group, is one of the all-male High School choir in the Philippines. The Boscorale joined various prestige various competitions such as CMLI's Voices in Harmony, Musikapella, Paskong Himig sa Lungsod Pasig, Korus Klef and such. The choir has clinched runner-up awards such as 2nd runner up in Musikapella V 2010^[20], 1st runner up in Yoshinoya 2007, Korus Klef 2009 and 21st Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition 2010 and took the top spot as Grand Champion in not just one, but four local competitions - The Inter Don Bosco Academic-Pastoral-Cultural Competition 2009, The 1st Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition 2010^[21], Korus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2011^[22], Musica FEUROPA 2011^[23]. The choir recently competed in Voices in Harmony 2011, and was chosen as a finalist and the Boscorale also competed in Musikapella 2011 entitled "Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko" in which they grabbed the 1st runner-up and the Best Song Interpretation - Male Category. Another notable club is the Don Bosco Xtrm Unit also known as "DBX".

External links

• School Homepage
• History in Timeline
• Salesians of Don Bosco website
• sa Don Bosco Foundation website

References

1. ^ "Don Bosco Technical Institute - Servant-leadership and excellence through technology with a soul". Donboscomakati.edu.ph. http://www.donboscomakati.edu.ph/index.html. Retrieved 2010-02-27. 
2. ^ "Don Bosco Technical Institute - Servant-leadership and excellence through technology with a soul". Donboscomakati.edu.ph. http://www.donboscomakati.edu.ph/institution/school_seal.html. Retrieved 2010-02-27. 
3. ^ "Don Bosco Technical Institute - Servant-leadership and excellence through technology with a soul". Donboscomakati.edu.ph. http://www.donboscomakati.edu.ph/institution/db_history.html. Retrieved 2010-02-27. 
4. ^ http://www.mb.com.ph/SP_OPED20070511.html
5. ^ http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/hl/hl105075.htm
6. ^ ^{a b} "Famous Bosconian Alumni you know". Donboscoforum.com. 2004-01-21. http://www.donboscoforum.com/index.php/topic,17.45.html. Retrieved 2010-02-27. 
7. ^ ^{a b c d e} Alumni List RRV
8. ^ "Vittorio Barba: ZoomInfo Business People Information". Zoominfo.com. http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Barba_Vittorio_591755356.aspx. Retrieved 2010-02-27. 
9. ^ "Bong Borja - Pipl Profile". Pipl.com. http://pipl.com/directory/people/Bong/Borja. Retrieved 2010-02-27. 
10. ^ "The National Newspaper ::". Malaya. 2008-06-07. http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun07/news5.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-27. 
11. ^ Glam Philippines > Management Team
12. ^ Strobe Artists PDI Publication
13. ^ http://www.paf.mil.ph/about-us/12-cg-paf/15-lieutenant-general-nestor-r-santillan-.html
14. ^ http://atenista.net/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t443-400.html
15. ^ http://www.alaskaaces.com.ph/tenorio-wants-to-help-aces-win-pba-title-690.html
16. ^ http://ph.yfittopostblog.com/2010/12/06/lou-gatumbato-rock-hard-determination/
17. ^ http://www.donboscomakati.edu.ph/Final%20Diary%20Jan-Mar.%20PDF.pdf
18. ^ ^{a b c} Alumni List RRV-Bosconian List Ph 31-38
19. ^ "Metropolitan Basketball Association (1998-2002) [Archive] - InterBasket - International Basketball & Euroleague Forum". Forums.interbasket.net. 2008-03-07. http://forums.interbasket.net/archive/index.php/t-6313.html. Retrieved 2010-02-27. 
20. ^ http://taskforcecommittee.wordpress.com/
21. ^ http://www.donboscomakati.edu.ph/what%27s%20new/january2011/boscoralewins.html
22. ^ http://upconcertchorus.org
23. ^ http://musicafeuropa.com