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The Laboratorium Duces, the official student organization of Medical Technology at St. Dominic College of Asia, has continuously demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence, community service, and student leadership. Through a series of activities, initiatives, and partnerships, the organization not only promotes professional development among its members but also contributes meaningfully to the broader goals of public health and education.
The organization conducted wellness outreach programs, including blood pressure and BMI monitoring, supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Academic workshops and peer reviews were also held to enhance student learning, in line with SDG 4 (Quality Education). Collaborations with local communities and school departments helped strengthen impact, aligning with SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Through these efforts, Laboratorium Duces continues to catalyze health promotion and academic excellence.
From Me to You: The Art of Valentine's Day Letters
Laboratorium Duces, a Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology organization, held a student community program entitled “From Me to You: The Art of Valentine's Day Letters” on February 13, 2025. The event aimed to bring them joy and entertainment. Guided by the CESO faculty, Sir JV, and supported by Laboratorium Duces Officers, the program was successfully executed. Activities included interactive games such as making them sing and dance, which delighted the student participants, and toys donated by CESO, which students received as gifts. The day was filled with singing and dancing, where the students showcased their talents, earning admiration and appreciation from everyone present. The event embodied the spirit of connection and celebration, leaving both the organizers and participants with cherished memories.
Through the successful school community program, we were able to provide 150 Valentine's letters and 200 sandwiches and drinks to the kindergarten to grade 6 students of the Talipusngo Elementary School, Maragondon, Cavite. This effort was not just about meeting their physical needs but also about nurturing their emotional well-being. The program accompanying the donations was filled with activities that made them feel valued and appreciated, bringing smiles and a sense of joy to their day.
Regalong Dominikano: Balik-Eskwela Program
As the dawn of 2025 ushered in new opportunities to help, Laboratorium Duces, in collaboration with CESO, embarked on a journey of compassion and community through the Regalong Dominikano: Balik-Eskwela Program. Held on January 10, at Talipusngo Elementary School in Maragondon, Cavite. This initiative was not just an event but a heartfelt mission to spark hope and joy in the lives of 40 indigent elementary students. Walking into the event, one could feel the warmth of purpose and the shared excitement of volunteers and students alike. The day’s highlights included fun activities like spelling bees and math games, which engaged the students in learning while offering prizes like pencils and ballpens. These moments of interaction and encouragement created a meaningful experience, inspiring confidence and joy among the children.
The donated school supplies and clothes from the combined effort from the student of BSMLS successfully gave 40 students with new school supplies, these are more than mere objects—they symbolized a gateway to brighter possibilities. For a child who dreams big but lacks resources, something as simple as a pencil can become a powerful tool to sketch a future full of promise.
Golden Hearts, Golden Memories:
A Celebration of the Life of Elders
On December 16, 2024, the Laboratorium Duces presented a special way of celebrating the end of the year with the theme "Golden Hearts, Golden Memories." It was indeed a golden celebration with the elders of Greenbreeze Village, as we saw their sincere and loving smiles. Being with them for just a moment of time is a wonderful time to reflect on how grateful we should be for the gift of life. The environment also shows how love and care move differently since, through their carers, they continue to experience the love, care, and safety that they all need. This initiative emphasises the value of giving back to our parents and how valuable it is to them. We would also like to express our gratitude to all of the Medical Laboratory Science students who generously donate to our beloved Lolo and Lola. Also, we want to thank Doc Jimmu Mediavillo and our Dean, Doc Joel Matamis, for their assistance to the event's success. Thank you so much, Green Breeze Home for the Elderly, from the Laboratorium Duces.
Mos-KIT-to: Community are Prioritization
Laboratorium Duces, a Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology organization, held a student donation drive entitled "Mos-KIT-to: community care prioritization" on September 14, 2024, to educate about the causes and symptoms of mosquito bites and insects. This program was completed with third-year medical technology students. As part of their CPH subject completion, they arranged games like what is the sound of and spelling to interact with the kids before we distributed the kit. The event highlighted the importance of knowing the cause and symptoms they would have once a mosquito or insects bite them and the supplies provided by donations and support contributed to the success of the donation drive.
With the successful donation drive, we were able to provide 30 kits to kids and parents in SMLS's adopted community of Barcelona 2, Buhay na Tubig, Imus, Cavite. The kits included a brochure, mosquito patch, lotion, mosquito net, and thermometer. it was encouraging to see the kids and parents excited to receive the kits and understand the causes and symptoms., which we are assured will help them to be safe and have knowledge.
EstudyanKits
Laboratorium Duces, a Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology organization, held a student education donation drive entitled "EstudyanKits" on July 20, 2024, to provide and distribute school supplies to students as well as parents for the upcoming school year this July. This program was successfully completed with second-year medical technology students, and as part of their CPH subject completion , they arranged activities or games to interact with students before we distributed school supplies. The event highlighted the importance of having adequate and complete school supplies to further and enhance their education, and the supplies provided by donations and support contributed to the success of the donation drive.
With the successful donation drive, we were able to provide 50 kits to students and parents in SMLS's adopted community of Barcelona 2, Buhay na Tubig, Imus, Cavite. The kits included notebooks, pencils, crayons, pens, glue, and pad paper. It was encouraging to see the students receive the kits, which we are assured will help them succeed at their education and school performance.
LIGTAS KAPALIGIRAN: CLEANUP ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE
The Cleanup Environmental Sanitation Drive, which took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, promotes cleanliness and environmental protection. Laboratorium Duces organized the Cleanup Drive together with Mr. and Ms. PHISMETS representatives to raise awareness about the importance of environmental action in their community. It is an initiative task that must be focused on, as it is our responsibility to maintain the environment clean and safe. Individuals from the communities ofBarcelona II, Buhay Na Tubig, Imus, and Cavite, SMLS's adopted community, joined us for a cleanup drive, bringing cleaning supplies from their homes to help clean up the area with waste, leaves, plastics, and other waste to be collected and reduced. Individuals, particularly children, helps us in cleaning and disposing of the waste we collect, in which they actively participate in order to clean the environment, as it has also become an opportunity to educate and train them on the importance of segregation, waste management, and disposal within their home, public places, and neighborhood.
Together with help of the BNT Riverside Neighborhood Association in gathering the community, particularly the children, it results in a positive outcome, as shown by the development of the area following the cleanup with our volunteers and officers that it is our responsibility to take action to improve the environment. By focusing on this responsibility, we can prevent possibly harmful diseases from affecting people in our community. Finally, after we had completed and packed up the supplies, we gave the children and volunteers snacks to show our appreciation for their participation in cleaning and raising environmental awareness.
PREVENTING PANDEMICS: THE POWER OF PROPER SANITATION
On April 8, 2024, the Laboratorium Duces, together with PHISMETS representatives, gave a seminar on proper sanitation and its importance to SMLS's adopted community in Barcelona II, Buhay Na Tubig, Imus, Cavite. Mr. and Ms. PHISMETS' representatives highlighted the importance of proper sanitation and the dangers of the current outbreak of Whooping Cough, also known as Pertussis. Listeners, particularly children, along with their parents and guardians, demonstrate that they areinterested and well-informed about the issue under discussion. The representatives also distributed information material or brochures visiting house to house in order to enlighten and educate them about diseases and symptoms that can occur without good health information.
Together with the partner community organization, BNT Riverside Neighborhood Association, it has been effective in gathering the community to conduct seminars and enlighten them about health concerns. It was encouraging to see children, despite their age, being informed and knowledgeable about the topic, including the use of masks, hand washing, and different methods for preventing disease transmission in their community.
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