Category: Features
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SALESIAN MISSIONARY IN FOCUS: FR. EDGAR ANDREW CARBON, SDB assigned in Taiwan
SALESIAN MISSIONARY PRAYER CIRCLE: 14 October 2020 – Today we pray for FR. EDGAR ANDREW CARBON, SDB. He is a missionary sent to Taiwan. He has been working there for more than 25 years. May his generosity and love for the mission inspire us to go beyond the shores of our country and bring the…
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SALESIAN MISSIONARY IN FOCUS: FR. RAMON “Mon” Borja, SDB and FR. ANRE BELO, SDB assigned in Kuching, Malaysia
HAPPY SALESIAN MISSION MONTH! Today (October 11, 2020) we focus on our mission in Kuching, Malaysia. It is the mission territory of the North Philippine Province (FIN). It is headed by FR. RAMON “Mon” Borja, SDB of the Philippines and FR. ANRE BELO, SDB of East Timor as his companion in pioneering the Salesian work…
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VocTok: Usapang Bokasyon at Buhay-Buhay
By Asp. Eugene Caranguian VocTok: Usapang Bokasyon at Buhay-Buhay is a weekly online broadcast anchored by the FIN Vocation Director, Rev. Fr. Jayson David, SDB, aiming to reach out to the youth and young-at-heart who are currently discerning about life and vocation this time of pandemic. It also showcases the talents of their ka-Tambays who…
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SALESIAN MISSIONARY IN FOCUS: FR. GERARD “Gigi” RAVASCO, SDB assigned in Cambodia
SALESIAN MISSIONARY IN FOCUS: Fr. Gerard Ravasco, SDB, missionary in Cambodia. He has been sent to different countries to work for the mission of Don Bosco. Let his availability and generosity touch a chord in our hearts to respond willingly to the call to go to the missions. God bless Fr. Gigi and his mission…
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+ Fr. Richard Varela: In Memoriam
Fr. Danny Torres, SDB, Rector of Tuloy sa Don Bosco Streetchildren Village in Muntinlupa pens this piece in memory of his priestly ordination batchmate Fr. Richard Varela, SDB, who passed away last August 14. The photo below was taken last May 24, Solemnity of Our Lord’s Ascension, when they had a concelebrated Mass. Fr. Richard…
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Brothers’ Community Vegetable Garden Flourishes
Though the task is done primarily by Bros. Raffy, JB, JJ, and myself, the main gardener is the community insofar as we all belong to one Community. We do the gardening because the community trusts and supports us. Historically, we started our garden since we have transferred here in this community, but the…
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The Feeding of 5,000 Continues in DB Calauan
By Mr. Charles O. Armario Matthew, a 7-year-old boy, gained two kilos after joining the feeding program a year ago. His father, who undergoes monthly dialysis, cannot provide for him and his three siblings anymore. Christy, a mother of 8 children, is a vendor of assorted kakanin (local delicacies). She enlisted her three (3) kids…
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Competency Assessment of the B21 Trainees for Machining National Certificate (NCII).
NAGA CITY, August 4, 2020–Today begins the three-day Competency Assessment of the B21 Trainees for Machining National Certificate (NCII). Mr. Gideon Ranido, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Camarines Sur Representative, oversees the assessment and orients the 25 candidates for assessment. This assessment will grant successful candidates an NC II for Machining. Additionally, this…
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Installation of Fr. Arnold Sanico, SDB
2 August 2020– Fr. Arnold Sanico, SDB was installed by Most Rev. Rolando Tirona as Parish Priest of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish in Naga City. We accompany Fr. Arnold that like St. John Marie Vianney, he may be true shepherd of souls. Photo courtesy of Fr. Abner Santos, SDB
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Healthy Lifestyle in the Midst of this Pandemic
Tarlac City, 1 August 2020 – The Salesian Community of Don Bosco Technical Institute–Tarlac values healthy lifestyle in the midst of this pandemic. In line with this, aside from the daily sports, the members allot the Saturdays, their community day for biking along with bonding, praying, and faith-sharing. Observing health protocols and safety standards, they…