ST.

DOMINIC DE GUZMAN

THE PATRON OF ASTRONOMERS

We choose saint Dominic de Guzman as our saint for the reason of, we admire how he gave away his
money and sold his clothes furniture and even precious manuscript to feed the hungry and travel to
different countries like Denmark and France to preach.

Blessed virgin mary handing the holy rosary to saint dominic de guzman

Dominic was born in 1170 in caleruega halfway between osma and aranda de duero in old castile spain

Dominic was canonized in 1234 and died at the age of 51 in the sixth of august 1221 at bologna,emilia,
romagna, italy

Dominic was a spanish priest and founder of the dominican order of preachers like saint catherine of
siena O.P. and is also the patron saint of astronomers

Dominic spend the rest of his life organizing the order traveling to various places in europe such as italy
spain and france from there dominic preached and attracted new members and established a new
house

Dominic arrive in bologna on december 21 1218. A convent was established at the mascarella church by
the blessed reginald of orleans. Soon afterwards they had to move to the church of san nicolo of the
vineyard. Dominic settled in this church and had here the first two general chapter of the orders

" to have charity for one another to guard humility and to make a treasure of voluntary poverty."

" do not weep for i shall be more useful to you after my death i shall help you then more effectively than
during my life "

Formerly: San Nicolas Academy / Dominican School - Founded 1946

Mc Arthur Highway, Poblacion, Capas 2315, Tarlac, Philippines 

ORIENTATION

the act or process of orienting or the state of being oriented an introduction, as to guide one in adjusting
to new surroundings, employment, activity, or the like

STUDENT LIFE

the everyday life of student.

DCT Culture

the set of norms, values and beliefs, rituals and ceremonies, symbols and stories that make up the
'persona' of DCT.
Called and chosen to take the path

Where you lead us to reach the heights

Knowledge, wisdom and passion for the truth

Molding us to greatness

With the spirit of Saint Dominic

And all the skills to enable us

You feed our minds, our hearts, our souls

So that we may all succeed

Dominican College of Tarlac

It is our honor and our pride

Great it is to belong

To your family

We now raise our voices

One in our desire

To be loyal, to be true

To your great name

DCT HYME

1947

• San Nicolas Academy was established on February 14, 1947

1950

• The first commencement exercises was held in March 1950 with 14 successful graduates.

1960

• In 1960 the Dominican Sisters took over the administration of the institution.

1967

• San Nicolas Academy was renamed Dominican School in honor of St. Dominic, founder of the
Order of Preachers.
1973

• March 1973 was the last commencement exercises under the Religious Missionaries of St.
Dominic.

1973

• New congregation of Daughters of St. Dominic took over the reign of the school under a
diocesan congregation with Bishop Jesus J. Sison.

1980

• 1980 marked a milestone in its history when Sr. Carmen Tiamzon, principal of DS envisioned that
the school could be of better service if it could offer tertiary education.

1985

• Government recognition was given to Computer Secretarial and Bachelor of Arts courses.

1997

• Government recognition was given to Bachelor of Elementary Education.

1999

• Government recognition was given to Bachelor of Secondary Education.

• Started as simple typing class, then grow slowly into college department that offers courses like
Computer Secretarial, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of
Secondary Education.

2005-2006

• DCT has been given accreditation by TESDA to hold Hotel and Restaurant Management, Practical
Nursing and Contact Center Training.

• Sr. Ma. Rosalina Mirabueno, O.P.

• Sr. Ines Fider, O.P.

• Sr. Irene Lapus, O.P.

• Sr. Ma. Magdalena Olfato, O.P.

• Sr. Catalina Saligumba, O.P.

• Sr. Carmen Tiamzon, O.P.

• Sr. Loreta Penuliar, O.P.

• Sr. Catherine Cachero, O.P.

• Sr. Josephine Aquino, O.P.

• Sr. Caridad Bayani, O.P.

• Sr. Marisor Fabros, O.P.

• Sr. Alelee Masanque, O.P.

• 12 sister

College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE)

College of Education (CED)

College of Computer Studies (CCS)

College of Hospitality Management (CHM)

College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)

College of Liberal Arts (CLA)

CHED
(Commission on Higher Education)

DepEd
(Department of Education)

TESDA
(Technical Education and Skills Development Authority)

CEAP
(Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines)

TDSA
(Tarlac Diocesan Schools Association)

APSTaP
(Alliance of Private Schools in Tarlac Province)

FAPE/PEAC
(Fund for Assistance to Private Education)

May 2018 to July 2021

• Sr. Marisor Fabros,O.P. took over the administration as Executive Vice President.

• Sr. Alelee Masanque, O.P.

- our new administrator

- started July 2021 to present

Director/President
 • Bishop Enrique V. Macaraeg

Assistant Director

• Rev. Fr. Vely Lapitan

Administrator

• Sr. Alelee Masanque, O.P

Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA)

• Dr.Augusto Dela Cruz

Head, RPQA

• Mrs. Mary Ann Gienette D. Medina

Head, HRD

• Mr. Daryl D. Malonzo

Head, MIS

• Mr. Ronaldo C. Bayani

Head, Finance Department

• Mrs. Cristina C. Guieb

Chief Librarian

 Ms. Joan M. Manguera

Head Guidance and Counselling

 Ms. Chaterine Santos

Head Registrar’s Office

• Mr. Marlon M. Palaganas

DEAN College of Business and Accountancy

• Mr. Randy P. Figueroa

College of Criminal Justice Education

• Dr. Wilfredo Domingo

College of Computer Studies

• Dr. Carolina C. Sanchez

College of Education
 • Dr. Ma. Dolores V. Amurao

College of Hospitality and Management

• Ms. Desiree Rivera

College of Liberal Arts

• Dr. Augusto Dela Cruz

Dominican College of Tarlac believes in the ultimate goal of education, that is the total integral
formation of the human person that would lead him to attain the purpose for which he was created,
namely:

union with God, community with others and harmony with creation. As such, it is an imperative for
the DCT community to establish and sustain a learning system that nurtures the human person by
providing thoughtful opportunities for the development of reason, deepening of faith and the
appreciation and living out of Dominican values.

Vission

A God-loving educational community of Servant Leaders with passion for truth and compassion for
humanity.

Mission

We commit ourselves to the:

1. Total formation of the person

2. Promotion of truth

3. Transformation of values for the service of humanity.

Goals

We aim to provide a system of cultivating student-centered practices that promotes the 21st century
skills and a way of life that centers on faith, hope and love.

Objective

Wisdom

• Cognitive – possess knowledge and skills for social communication

• Affective- demonstrate sensitive awareness of one's role in social building

• Psychomotor-positively engage oneself in relevant social issues

Social Responsibility

• Cognitive – inculcate awareness of Filipino Christian values

 • Affective – show appreciation of our Christian dignity as stewards of God’s creation.

• Psychomotor – to promote moral commitment to ecological balance.

Christian Witnessing

• Cognitive – to acquire understanding scripture teachings

• Affective – to manifest love the scripture

• Psychomotor – to practice scriptural truths in every aspect of life.

Dct Logo

The school logo, by itself, attests to the identity of the Dominican College of Tarlac – the character it
manifests in the socio-cultural and psycho-spiritual awareness of the people invariably connected
with it.

The logo emphasizes three virtues:

• FIDES – “Faith in God”

• PATRIA – “Love for country”

• SAPIENTIA – “Love for fellowmen”

The logo embodies this institution’s unwavering commitment to the holistic formation of the person
as well as the person’s manifestation of a true educated man in the Dominican way.

TIMELINE HISTORY

• is a list of important events arranged in the order in which they happened

• are often used in history textbooks and biographies

• they explain what happened during a certain period of time or to a particular person, starting
with the earliest event and moving forward through time.