October ushered in a new era for Aldersgate College as Rev. Dr. Micah Ryan Bernardo Ramel took his oath of office as the third President on October 1, 2022, at the Women’s Training Center in Aurora, Quezon. The ceremonies began with a thanksgiving service where Rev. Dr. Ramel received anointing from the UMC Leaders through Rev. Dr. Pedro M. Torio, Jr., the Resident Bishop of the Baguio Episcopal Area, symbolizing his profound and absolute surrender to God’s call to lead Aldersgate College. Dr. Willie A. Damasco then administered the oath as the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Aldersgate College. Dr. Prescilla Esperanza A. Soriano, the Immediate Past President of the College, was also present to turn over leadership to her successor. In attendance during the oath-taking and turn-over ceremonies were Rev. Dr. Ramel’s family, the other members of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee (EXECOM) of Aldersgate College, and the junior administrators, faculty, and staff. An investiture ceremony is slated to follow in December of this year.
Nick described himself as an easy-go-lucky person, especially during his college years. He completed his days hanging out with friends and classmates. He transferred from one school to another, took courses, and earned units. But then it seemed he was destined to follow his path until he found himself enrolling at Aldersgate College taking up Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
He graduated in March 2007 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing reaping the awards for excellence award in Nursing and outstanding leadership. In the same year, he passed the Nursing Licensure Examination and the Nursing Aptitude Test.
As a student, he became a catalyst of change. He served as a good example to his schoolmates and to others. He participated in many contests represents the name of Aldersgate College and was handed numerous recognitions and awards in the division, provincial and national levels.
After becoming a Registered Nurse, he became a Reviewer of NLE Review Class at Saint Louis Review Center, Inc., in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. He also became a clinical and class instructor at the PLT College, Inc. for a year and later on he served as clinical instructor, class instructor, and performed other academic and administrative functions at Aldersgate College.
While working, he took units in education for him to qualify to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers. In April 2009, he took the LET and passed. In 2016, after become a substitute science teacher he was promoted to senior high school (STEM) Teacher II and a class adviser for Grade 11 at Nansiakan National High School in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya. As an educator, he attended numerous seminars and trainings. He is also a writer of several local and international research papers and publications.
Nick Infante Rojas is a researcher, writer, registered nurse and a licensed teacher. He is from Vista Alegre, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. At present, he is the Research teacher for STEM, ABM, GAS, HUMSS and TVL strands and the class adviser for Grade 12- STEM at the Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School.
“With Aldersgate College, I was able to discover my potentials – both academic and social which honed me to what I am now! Aldersgate College helped me in making my weaknesses as my tool in reaching my dreams – and helped me realize that age is just a number!” he ended#
“For my eight years of staying at Aldersgate College (from High School to College), my school honed me a lot in terms of my education. AC rendered me high quality of teaching, assessment and management. It nurtured my whole being, mentally, socially and spiritually. I am very thankful to Aldersgate College because without the safe, professional and friendly learning environment, I would not be able to pursue my dreams.” Arvin cited.
Arvin Vergado Galamay was born on April 30, 1989 at Bonfal Proper, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. He finished his secondary and tertiary education at Aldersgate College, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. He obtained the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2009. He is a Registered Nurse and a Certified ITE Healthcare personnel.
He served as Staff Nurse for 2 years at Quirino Province Medical Center, Staff Nurse for a year at Ambaguio Municipal Health Office before he decided to go abroad where he took the ITE Healthcare examination in Singapore. After passing the said examination, he served as a Nursing Aide at United Medicare Centre, Singapore from May 2013 to November 2015 and later on he became an Enrolled Nurse from November 2015 to November 2017. At present, he is now a Staff Nurse at the Methodist Welfare Services Nursing Home in Singapore.#
Aldersgate College, Inc. is now a recognized MikroTik Academy. Established in Latvia in 1996, MikroTik manufactures computer network equipment and produces software for data network management purposes MikroTik.com). Being a member of the MikroTik Academy, Aldersgate College now provides for free the MikroTik Basic Certification Training Program (MTCNA Training) to interested students.
Dr. Katherine Faith Maddela-Bustos, an alumna of Aldersgate College bagged the award for the Search for Outstanding Teacher by Metrobank Foundation, Incorporated, along with other nominees in the different secondary schools in the Philippines.
Bustos, a part-time professor of Aldersgate College Graduate School, the First Honors of the ACES, the AC High School Batch ’87 valedictorian and currently connected with Nueva Vizcaya Comprehensive High School, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya is named by MBFI as one of the awardees of the Search for Outstanding Teachers of the Philippines in the secondary school category.
From 534 nominations nationwide, they were trimmed down to 127 provincial finalists then shortened to 40 regional finalists who underwent demonstrations and panel interviews before the preliminary board of judges of each category. The finalists appeared before the final board of judges chaired by Senator Joel Villanueva and co-chaired by Representative Romero Federico Quimbo of Marikina City.
Member judges include Department of Science and Technology (DOST) secretary Fortunato de la Peña; Court of Tax Appeals presiding justice Roman Del Rosario; Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III; Ambassador of India to the Philippines, His Excellency Lalduhthlana Ralte; New Era University president Dr. Nilo Roxas; and Inquirer.net editor-in-chief John Nery.
Dr. Katherine Faith Maddela-Bustos, together with the four elementary teachers, three other secondary teachers, and two professors from the higher education levels will be presented together with the 2016 awardees of the Country’s Outstanding Police Officer in Service and Soldiers collectively known as Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos in a formal awarding ceremony on September 5, 2016 as part of Metrobank’s 54th anniversary celebration. They will be receiving cash award amounting to Php 500,000.00, a medal and a trophy.
For three decades, SOT has honored the teaching profession, acknowledging those who exhibit competence, remarkable dedication to their work and effective educational leadership, as well as their various community involvements. It is implemented by MBFI in partnership with Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education.#