Introduction

Southern Baptist College believes that one measure that can gauge the success of any given educational institution is by way of looking at the heights and level of accomplishments reached, thus far, by its products in their chosen field of profession, its alumni.

The alumni are important parts of the institution in a sense that they radiate the ideals of their Alma Mater. They can also become effective and indispensable partners in the continued growth of the college, holistically.

The SBC Alumni Association hereby launches, as part of this year’s celebration, the Search for Ten Outstanding Alumni of Southern Baptist College.  It is along this primacy of the alumni that the Search for Ten Outstanding Alumni (TOA) every five years has been conceptualized.

This tradition was started in 2002 in connection with the Golden Anniversary of the college. This year is the Emerald Anniversary of the College. All alumni are enjoined to participate, either as nominator or nominee in this activity.

Educational Services

Bachelor of ARTS major in English
minor in Social Science

Graduated in 1976 CUM LAUDE

NIDA P. RODRIGUEZ, Ed.D.

Previous and Present Positions:

• Assistant to the Vice President on Academic Affairs NDU 1997-98

• Dean, College of Arts and Sciences NDU 1998 – 2003

• Dean, Graduate School NDU 2003 - present

• President PAGE XII 2004 - present

Bachelor of Science in Education
major in Mathematics
Graduated 1973

Church–based Ministry/Theological Education

JOYCE J. ABUGAN, Th.D.

Previous and Present Positions:

• Dean, Seminary Education by Extension, ABGTS 2002 – present

• Registrar ABGTS 1989 – 92

• Academic Dean ABGTS 1992 – 2006

• Interim President ABGTS 1998-1999 & 2002-03

• Dean of Women and Dorm Supervisor ABGTS 1987-89

• President (First Woman Ever), ABGTS 2006 - present

Government/Public Service

Previous and Present Positions:

• Private Secretary, Office of the Mayor - 1995 -1998

• Vice Mayor, Mlang, Cotabato 1998 to 2007

• Mayor, Mlang, Cotabato 2007 –present

Hon. JOSELITO F. PIÑOL

High School
Graduated 1979

 Non Governmental/Peoples Organization

 High School
Graduated 1985

PETER PENROD V. GAPE, MA

Previous and Present Positions:

• Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA 1990-1994

• Project Manager and Community-based Organization Developer, Honduras 1996-1997

• International Representative and Program Advisor, Habitat for Humanity, Trinidad and Tobago 1997-99

• New Program Development Coordinator - Latin America & the Caribbean, Costa Rica Habitat for Humanity International 1999-2001

• Country Director, Habitat for Humanity, Mexico City, Mexico 2002-03

• Internat’l Program Director , Habitat for Humanity International Mexico 2003-04

• Regional Program Manager - Mekong Countries and Southeast Asia, Bangkok, Thailand 2005 - present

Business/Entrepreneurship
Services

REY L. BILLENA, CPA

Previous and Present Positions:

• Human Resource Manager, Coca Cola Bottlers Phils. Inc. 1992-98

• Group Sales Manager , Coca Cola Bottlers Phils. Inc. 1998-2001

• Territory Sales Manager, Coca Cola Bottlers Phils. Inc. 2001-2002

• Area Sales Manager, Coca Cola Bottlers Phils. Inc. 2002

• AVP & General Manager, Phils. Beverage Partners, Inc. 2002-2005

• President, General Logimark Exponent 2005 - present

ATTY. GARY B. VERGARA

High School
Graduated 1979

Previous and Present Positions:

• Chief Legal Division, Dept. of Agrarian Reform Program, Kid. City 1997-98

• Clerk of Court, RTC Branch 17, Kidapawan City 1999-2002

• Senior Counsel, Vergara Law Office, Mlang, Cotabato 2002 – present

Information Communication Technology Services

JONATHAN F. ABASQUEZ, Ed.D.

Bachelor of Science in Commerce
major in Accounting
Graduated in 1973

Previous and Present Positions:

• Proprietor, JMCC Sales and Allied Services

• Chairman of the Board, JM Computer Center, Mlang, Cotabato

• Board Secretary, Jennies Bakeshop Inc.

• President and Chairman of the Board, Central Mindanao Computer School 1996 - present

Medical/Health-Related Services

BEN M. VALENTE, RN, CCRN

High School
Graduated in 1987

Previous and Present Positions:

• 18^th Placer, 1991 Nurses’ Board Exam

• Volunteer Nurse, St. Paul & WVSU Hospitals, Iloilo City 1991-1993

• Staff Nurse (1994-1997) and Nurse Supervisor (1997-2000), Northwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA

• Staff Nurse, Duke University Medical Center 2000 – 2001

• Staff/Charge Nurse, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina USA 2001 – present

• Recently passed the certification for the Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

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JONATHAN G. TUPAS

High School
Graduated 1977

Agriculture/Farming

Accomplishments:

• Owner/Manager, Tupas Farm

• A Farmer/Entrepreneur whose success in agriculture is a product of hard work, perseverance, good human relations, wise financial management, simple living, ability to learn lessons from past mistakes, and faith in God.

Maritime/Overseas Workers

CAPT. EDWIN P. PIDUT

High School
Graduated 1978

Capt. EDWIN P. PIDUT operates the ARPA Equipment with vigor and excellence.

Previous and Present Positions:

• Second Mate, Primera Maritime Co. Ltd/Athens, Greece 1995 - 1997

• Chief Mate, Cyprus Maritime Co. Ltd/Piraeus, Greece 1998 - 2005

• Master, Cyprus Maritime Co. Ltd/Piraeus, Greece 2005 – April ‘07

• Master, Svendborg Ship Management A/S./Svendvorg, Denmark - present