This July 2, 2025, the spirit of collaboration continues to grow as Don Bosco Technical Institute Victorias, led by Fr. Brodie Segovia, SDB and Mr. Keith Buyco, deepens its engagement by benchmarking with the Don Bosco Tarlac Cresendo Project.

During their most recent visit, they were joined by partners from Rockwell Land—Mrs. Malou L. Pineda, Senior Vice President, and Ms. Jasmine Bautista, Business Development Officer—marking a meaningful step in expanding shared visions for youth and nation-building.

The warm welcome from Don Bosco Tarlac was led by Fr. Edwin L. Ulanday, SDB, along with academic leaders supported by project managers Ar. Joel Andrew S. Viray and Ar. Christian A. Balaoing of JASV Builders.

Together, we build not just schools—but lasting partnerships, rooted in the Salesian mission.

𝐃𝐁 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 

Even as heavy rains forced the suspension of face-to-face classes, Don Bosco Technical Institute Tarlac continues to provide meaningful learning experiences to its Bosconians through technology integration.

On July 22, 2025, 16 Grade 9 students from Don Bosco Tarlac participated virtually in "Hello World Classroom," an online cultural exchange program held with 35 students from Hakodate Junior High School in Japan.

The online session featured eight breakout rooms, where Bosconians and Japanese students engaged in discussions on various topics including culture, food, education, music, sports, and local events.

Fr. Daniel R. Gonzales, SDB, principal of the Grade School and Junior High School Departments, initiated the online cultural exchange program and says that “[Don Bosco Tarlac] has been administering these cultural exchange sessions since last school year and will continue to do so throughout the school year.”

Furthermore, Fr. Daniel notes that this program’s goal is to help Bosconians develop critical 21st-century skills, including communication and digital literacy, gain a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, and prepare them to act as responsible global citizens who can engage with and contribute to the international community. 

“Despite the inclement weather, that didn't stop us from having meaningful conversations with the Japanese students. We shared a lot of ideas, and I'm thankful po for the experience I got, and I enjoyed it very much,” said Miguel Angel Santos, a participant and a Grade 9 Bosconian.

The “Hello World Classroom” reflects Don Bosco Tarlac’s commitment to innovation in education, integrating global exposure into its curriculum to ensure students remain engaged, future-ready, and responsive to the demands of a fast-changing world.

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📝 Rodrigo Carlo Perez