The Yobel Project

"Welcome Students"

2009-06-06T04:32:00.000-07:00

The school year 2009-2010 marks our 5th year of service to the community. Although, we are young as an institution, together we have achieved many things. With the opening of the new school year, we are happy to be with you once again, to learn, grow and achieve together.

This blog “The Yobel Project”, will give you an up-to-date information about the present and future activities that we will be undertaking. Thanks to Google and Blogger, we were able to provide you this feature for FREE. So hop on! Click, click, click…

"Explore and Socialize in Yobel"

2009-06-06T04:31:00.000-07:00

How do you socialize using the Yobel?

First, you can follow and add you picture to this blog. Click the "Follow" Button at the right sidebar of this webpage and follow the instructions carefully. Please note that you need an existing valid e-mail address and a picture saved in a local drive. If you are familiar with “Friendster”, the process is much the same. Explore it now, and join Sir Henry as one of the followers.

You can also directly search google from this site using...

Secondly, you can create your own blog and have it connected to Yobel. See, how Henrikito’s blog connected to Yobel!!! You first need to register here and e-mail bc_toril@yahoo.com about your blog. We will then e-mail you back for the requirements, and as soon as you agree to the terms, then we will connect your blog here!!!

"What's New? What to Expect?"

2009-06-06T04:28:00.000-07:00

What’s New?

We have new teachers…
We have new students…

All new faces in the campus. Get to know them fast.We will also feature them soon in this blog. Who knows, we also get to feature you.

What to Expect?

Well, we have a lot of programs in-line for you…Most of these will be in form of special interest courses, taken as electives or seminars and workshops. Just to name a few…we will be offering courses in Digital Art, Multimedia Editing and a lot more…For more details, have a chit-chat with Sir Faust Mar and Sir Jun about these programs.

"Message from the CEO"

2009-06-02T05:11:00.000-07:00

Brokenshire College Toril is a growing college with complete Basic Education Program, Care giving 1026 NC II and soon to open New Tech- Voc courses this year, and Nursing as an extension program of the main campus in Madapo. It is a Community College that girds toward community needs and prepares students to meet global concerns. We are glad that through this educational venture the ministry of the Church will continue in this part of the globe.

With joy in our hearts we would like to reiterate that through this online version of the “Yobel” people will know what we are doing as an educational arm of the church. We hope to bring to you the concerns from the whole Brokenshire College Community as you read through these pages. We know that in spite the global crisis that the world is experiencing this time education will never stop because it starts from womb and even ends to tomb. Christian education and nurture happen when we are faithful to the mandate of the Lord Jesus Christ “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age”. This is where Brokenshire College anchors its mission and envisions a school that will produce people who will become responsible stewards, servant leaders who will faithfully serve the community where they are. We would like the college to be of help to the community, thus this year which is its fifth year of service to the community on the occasion of its founding anniversary we launched the legacy and endowment funds intended for the scholarship of poor but deserving students and for the facilities that would best serve our students. We encourage you to be part of this project and become a blessing to students who are interested to study but cannot afford because of financial incapability. We hope to finish the building which we started to build three years ago hoping that with your generosity and kindness this project will push through.

May the “Yobel” serve as the bridge of commitment and loyalty to the vision and mission of the college—to provide quality Christian education for all. Thus we would be very grateful if you can share even a little of your resources. For the little you share will mean a lot to us. Thank you for opening the door of your heart for the fulfillment of our dreams.

As you turn the pages may you find its significance and may it be to you
a way to connect us. God bless us as we continue to journey together and endeavor to be part of this noble task. We greet you with joy and peace from above.

Rev. Ermelinda B.Villegas
Chief Executive Officer

Contact Information for the Endowment and Legacy Fund

2009-06-02T04:30:00.000-07:00

Mailing Address:

The Endowment Fund Committee
Brokenshire College - Toril
Pagkakaisa, Lubogan
Toril, Davao City
8025 Philippines

Phone: (082) 291-2556
Cell: +639283232892
E-mail: bc_toril@yahoo.com

About the BCT Endowment and Legacy Fund

2009-05-31T22:20:00.000-07:00

An Endowment Fund is an investment usually funded by donations from alumni, parents, foundations, faculty, staff, school officers and friends. It is a long term support fund whose principal amount is preserved to generate minimal investment income used to support academic programs of the school. The Brokenshire College - Toril Endowment Fund, produces a stable and permanent and reliable flow of resources that allows the college to make a better development plan for current students and generations to come. The minimal investments made by the fund are used to support Student Scholarships, Tuition Discounts and Faculty Development.

The Legacy Fund is also an endowment made for the development of the school's facilities and equipments.

How can you help?

As a community we encourage everyone to help by participating in fund campaigns and by giving generous and heartfelt donations. The following activities are conducted throughout the year to strengthen our funds.

The Annual fund Build-Up
It is a series of campaigns spearheaded by the Endowment Fund Committee to generate commitments to the fund.

Annual Auctions
The public sale of old but usable equipments, books, clothing, toys and other useful facilities whose minimal income contributes significantly to the growth of the fund

Scholarship Donations
These are substantial donations by very generous individuals or organizations for the purpose of have a "Named Fund" for student scholarship. Example: Dr. Marcelo Satentes Scholarship Fund

Can I be recognized for my gift?

Absolutely!!!

Every end of the year, we publish through this website or its printed equivalent ,the status of the endowment fun including the list of donors. However, in some cases where it is impractical to tract numerous small funds, certain donations will be clustered logically in order to be recognized.

I would like to help. Who do I contact?
Where can I find the Donation Updates?

Updates on the BCT Endowment Fund

2009-05-31T21:28:00.000-07:00

The Brokenshire College - Toril community would like to thank the ff: for their generous donations to the BCT Endowment and Legacy Fund. For the period June 1, 2008 up to May 31, 2009, the following donations have been made.

Mrs. Phoebe Polancos	700.00
Atty. Samuel Matunog	2,000.00
Ms. Brisa Fuentes	1,000.00
LVL Construction	10,000.00
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah Lagahit	5,736.00
Student’s Box Donations	382.00
Sales from Foundation Day Souvenir	1,039.00
Faculty & Staff Donation	20,700.00
Offerings & others	3,565.57
Foundation Day Offering	1,963.25
Sales from “Old Chairs”	5,376.00
Graduation Day Offering	1,741.00
Donation from School Canteen (SY 2008-2009)	72,000.00
Donation from School Canteen (SY 2009-2010)	21,000.00

For details on how to donate to the Endowment Fund click here

"In Quest for Peace: BCT holds Forum"

2009-05-25T22:25:00.001-07:00

A forum on peace issues in Mindanao was conducted at the Brokenshire College -Toril covered court last September 29, 2008. The forum provided students from Brokenshire College –Toril, Davao Cental College, St. Peter’s College of Toril, Rogationist Academy, Crossing Bayabas National High School and some Barangay Officials diverse perspectives on peace issues and resolutions.

Different perspectives were offered by the different presenters. Officers of Task Force Davao , presented the government’s strategies and efforts to resolve conflicts. Former Bayan Muna Representative Joel Virador discussed the historical perspective of the conflicts in Mindanao. Bai Ali Indayla of KAGAWID also presented views from the Muslim youth on the issue of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domains. Pastor Amancio Binigyan Jr. also provided a religious and biblical perspective of the conflicts.

The forum aroused the curiosities of the students on the issues that many questions were fielded, especially towards Bai Ali Indayla. Bai ali emphasized to the students that “Real Moslems pursue a path of peace”. The forum ended with a commitment to pursue and promote understanding of the conflicts and peace issues in Mindanao. Rev. Mariano C. Apilado gathered all the participants of the forum by making “a human chain” that symbolizes the “united yet diverse” efforts of everyone towards peace.

“Arigato gozaimasu, Sir Saeki”

2009-05-25T20:42:00.000-07:00

Mr. Saeki Keishiro dreamed of helping poor but deserving students pursue their dreams by providing educational opportunities through a Scholarship Grant. With his dream he founded the Saeki Keishiro Scholarhsip Foundation (SKSF), an organization committed to providing educational opportunities for poor students in Davao City.The association has been a beacon of hope for poor children in many years. It has made a difference in the lives of poor students in depressed areas in the city.

In SY 2007-2008, SKSF in partnership with Brokenshire College – Toril (BCT) opened its doors for students in Toril area to pursue their studies in a private Christian institution. Brokenshire College – Toril became one of the 4 partner schools of SKSF, accepting 10 scholars for admission. The other three schools are: Holy Cross of Mintal, University of Mindanao and Rizal Memorial Colleges. In SY 2009, three of the scholars of the SKSF graduated “With Honors” during the 5th Baccalaureatte and Commencement Exercises.

As an outstanding social entrepreneur Mr. Saeki Keishiro, transforms innovative ideas into generous and noble endeavors. With the SKSF, his sincerest desire and commitment to contribute towards positive social change and service is realized. Throug the years, of his dedicated and generous service he has produced many profesionals --- teachers, accountants, engineers, even architects who came from very poor families.

Mr. Saeki Keishiro, is one among the many who are taking the initiative to fill the gaps of the government in pursuing societal development through education. From his deeds, we can learn that transformative actions provide solutions to the world’s greatest needs.

“We are very thankful for Mr. Saeki Keishiro and the SKSF”, thus said by Mr. Henry Encabo, the school principal during the 5th Baccalaureatte and Commencement Exercises. No words of gratitude can probably match Mr. Saeki Keishiro’s generosity but perhaps that’s the best thing we can do.

So, “Arigato g0zaimasu, Sir Saeki!”

"ESC Team Visits BCT"

2009-05-25T19:09:00.000-07:00

A team commissioned by the Fund Assistance for Private Education (FAPE) and the Department of Education (Dep.Ed.)visited Brokenshire College – Toril last January 9, 2009 to assess and help the college improve its secondary education program. The team was led by Ms. Madrona Taroy, Chairperson and Management Specialist, Ms. Cora Sunga, Academic Specialist and Mr. Feliciano Tamondong, Dep.Ed. representative-Campus Specialist. The team visit is part of the effort of the government to ensure delivery of quality instruction in Educational Service Contracting participating schools.

The experts inspected the library, classrooms, laboratories, and the physical facilities and equipment of the school. They supervised classroom practices and instruction including the materials and technologies used. They also evaluated the professional qualifications and the performances of the personnel.

Brokenshire College - Toril has planned and has prepared for the visit by showcasing the curriculum portfolios, documents, and exhibits, pertaining to its instructional program. The school is also looking forward to continue providing quality instruction with the help of the Educational Voucher System and Educational Service Contracting Program.

Approximately 90% of the High School students in Brokesnhire College – Toril are enjoying subsidies from the government through the Educational Service Contracting Program. [J.Abadilla]

About Brokenshire College-Toril

2007-07-11T00:36:00.000-07:00

Brokenshire College - Toril (BCT) is a non-stock non-profit community college established in July 31, 2003 as a branch of the Brokenshire College System. It is a church related institution associated with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP). It is committed to living a life of faith, learning and action as it serve as an arm of the teaching ministry of the UCCP.

Brokenshire College - Toril is a learning organization committed in the pursuit and diffusion of knowledge through instruction, research and extension programs.

The Brokenshire College - Toril campus is located at Purok Pagkakaisa (Read:Unity), Lubogan, Toril Davao City, Philippines. Brokenshire College - Toril offers the following courses

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Caregiver NCII (1026 hrs)
High School (HS 1 - 4)
Grade School (Gr 1 - 6)
Pre School (K1 - 3)

What is Yobel?

2007-06-21T22:16:00.000-07:00

In the Bible the term yobel refers to the blast of the shofar on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, announcing the jubilee year. It is the instrument that announces good news, the yovel (Hebrew), which refers to the Jubilee. The word Jubilee, has its roots from yobel.

The “Yobel” therefore is the instrument that Brokenshire College-Toril would use to announce good news to everyone. This online version of our newsletter is another milestone that our community is proud to have worked for. It is our objective to reach out to friends, alumni and people around the world. We wish them to know of what we have experienced and the things that we do .We wish to publicizes the life and works of our small but dynamic community.

May you read the contents of this blog with importance and joy knowing that this would be the reason for us to continue bringing news and details of the operations of our college. God bless us all in our pursuit to quality Christian Education.

Shalom!