Tagum Doctors College, Inc. - Human Resource Department
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Official page of Tagum Doctor's College, Inc. - Human Resource Department It started with a vision. Lemuel and Engr. Twenty-five years ago, Mr.
A vision where the youth has the benefit of education has the society has the benefit of its youth. This has been the compass which led the philanthropic couple of Mr. Emilia Podador to establish Tagum Doctors College, Inc., in 2007
Lemuel and Emilia Podador envision of being in service to the community. They considered possibilities — a hospital, a university, an affordable housing p
roject for the community, among others. As it has always been said a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Podador took a leap of faith, investing on his first subdivision project in Tagum City, the RJP Village I; the second subdivision was named after the wife, the EMILIA HOMES, in Davao City. From then on, 10 years after the couple, developed four (4) more housing subdivisions and engaged in land banking, the rest was history. In 1998, an opportunity was offered to the Podador couple. The majority owners of TAGUM DOCTORS HOSPITAL wanted to unload their majority holding in the corporation. The couple was last to be offered to buy, but consistent with its vision and earnest effort, the Podador couple immediately without hesitation, bought the 60% majority ownership. For the first five (5) years, the management concentrated in rebuilding the dilapidated single storey building to expanding it to a 5-storey modern hospital. It was also a process of learning the ropes of how to manage a hospital. At present, Tagum Doctors Hospital is a state-of-the-art 7-storey medical facility with a battery of competent medical professionals supported by the most modern equipment and facilities. It earns the distinction of being the top hospital in Tagum City. The success of Tagum Doctors Hospital has brought more opportunities. It then opened the doors to fulfilling the Podador couple’s third vision — an educational center for all. Hence, in 2007, the Tagum Doctors College, Inc., (TDCI) was registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission. It started with a three (3) storey edifice with a sky-gymnasium at the back of Tagum Doctors Hospital, when it opened its first academic year in June 2008. It had approximately 200 enrollees on its first year. At the onset, the college under the direction of the Commission on Higher Education was granted permits to open the baccalaureate degree programs in Nursing, Pharmacy and Hotel and Restaurant Management, under the leadership of Emilia P.N. Alegre, RN as the College President. Since its inception, TDCI has set its eyes on academic excellence, a legacy espoused by its founder, the late Engr. Emilia Lim-Podador, who up to the present served as the inspiration and moral compass. Tagum Doctors College, Inc., always aimed to be on top of its game. To support its academic programs, it established simulated hospital set-up for its Nursing Department, pharmaceutical laboratories housing the High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). TDCI is the only institution in the province that possesses such instrument, apart from the Food and Drug Administration. The College’s fruits of success were first repeated in 2012 when the first graduates of the nursing program took the Nursing Licensure Examinations and garnered 87%. This has brought the college the distinction to be the 2nd ranking nursing school in Davao del Norte holding this distinction until at present. In 2014, the Pharmacy Department, a pioneering discipline in the Province of Davao del Norte, likewise produced a 73% rating in the Pharmacy Licensure Examinations which increased to 82% the following year. This, again, earned the college the prestige of being the top performing Pharmacy School in Mindanao, relative to number of test-takers. In 2014, Tagum Doctors College, Inc., known for its aggressive educational and business prowess offered pioneering baccalaureate degree programs in Radiologic Technology, and Medical Laboratory Sciences in the Province of Davao del Norte. In the same year, in response to the government’s call for upgrading educational services through K-12 program and ASEAN Educational Integration, TDCI started to offer Senior High School Program under the tracks of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and Technical Vocational and Livelihood, General Academic Strand, Humanities and Social Sciences. Along with it, is the opening of programs in Health Care Services NCII, Pharmacy Services NCII, Massage Therapy NC II and Bookkeeping NCIII under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. Today, Tagum Doctors College, Inc. has its expanded home in an extended seven-storey edifice, housing the faculty offices, laboratories, and classrooms. Indeed, what was once a vision is now becoming a reality. It continues to soar high as it waves its banner of success.
We are proud to recognize the achievement of Mr. Jessie Glenn B. Malda, LPT, our Bookkeeper, for successfully passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers.
This milestone reflects his dedication, perseverance, and commitment to professional growth beyond his role in the institution. His achievement demonstrates that continuous learning and determination open doors to greater opportunities and inspiration for others in the workplace.
Congratulations, Sir Jess! Your TDCI family celebrates this well-deserved success with pride.
With love and bliss!
13/05/2026
𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 │ 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲
Tagum Doctors College, Inc. is inviting committed individuals to be part of our academic family!
This May, we celebrate you! Not just for another year of life, but for the everyday effort, care, and heart you bring to TDCI. Whether in big achievements or quiet moments of dedication, your work and presence truly make a difference in our community.
We see the long days, the commitment, and the passion you give, and it does not go unnoticed.
As you step into another year, we hope you find time to rest, to enjoy, and to be proud of how far you’ve come. May this new chapter bring you growth, meaningful moments, and reasons to keep showing up as your best self.
29/04/2026
𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 │ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧
Tagum Doctors College, Inc. is inviting committed individuals to be part of our academic family!
We proudly recognize our Pharmacy faculty member, 𝙈𝙖’𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣, 𝙍𝙋𝙝, 𝙈𝙎𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢, for successfully attending the Seminar-Workshop on the Principles and Applications of Dissolution Testing in Quality Control and Pharmaceutical Product Development, held last April 10–11, 2026 at the Lyceum of the Philippines- Davao.
The seminar-workshop provided in-depth discussions on the essential role of dissolution testing in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. It covered key areas such as drug release mechanisms, method development and validation, and the application of dissolution testing in both quality control and pharmaceutical product development.
Participants gained valuable insights into how dissolution testing supports regulatory compliance, ensures batch-to-batch consistency, and helps predict drug performance in the human body—making it a vital component in modern pharmaceutical practice.
Through her participation, Ma’am Maranan continues to strengthen her professional expertise and uphold TDCI’s commitment to excellence in pharmacy education and practice.
We commend her dedication to continuous learning and her contribution to advancing quality healthcare.
28/04/2026
𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 │ 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲
Tagum Doctors College, Inc. is inviting committed individuals to be part of our academic family!
We are proud to share that two esteemed Pharmacy faculty members from TDCI—𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙅𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙟𝙖𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙤𝙣, 𝙍𝙋𝙝, 𝙈𝙎𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣, 𝙍𝙋𝙝, 𝙈𝙎𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢—represented our institution at the “2026 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.,” held from April 21 to 24 at the CHAVIT Coliseum in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
This four-day national gathering brought together Filipino pharmacists from across the country and various sectors—community, hospital, academe, industry, and public health—to collaborate, exchange insights, and strengthen the future of pharmacy practice. Anchored on the theme “Heritage and Horizons: Sustaining Legacies, Forging the Future of Pharmacy,” the convention highlighted the importance of continuous professional development, innovation, and patient-centered care in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
Through their participation in this prestigious event, our faculty continued to uphold excellence, expand their expertise, and contribute to advancing the pharmacy profession for better healthcare outcomes.
We commend them for proudly representing TDCI!
22/04/2026
We are delighted to share that Ma’am 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙂. 𝙏𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙖, 𝙍𝙈𝙏, 𝙇𝙋𝙏, 𝙈𝙎𝙈𝙏, Dean of MLS, together with 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙚𝙮 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙯, 𝙍𝙈𝙏, 𝙈𝙎𝙈𝙏, AVP for Academics, successfully participated in the seminar entitled “Synergizing Policy, Curriculum, and Practice: Equipping Medical Laboratory Science for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and AI-Driven Healthcare Systems.”
📍 Held on January 24, 2026 at the Assembly Hall, Our Lady of Fatima University – RISE Tower, Valenzuela City.
Their active engagement in this significant academic event reflects our institution’s strong commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in Medical Laboratory Science education.
May the knowledge and insights gained from this seminar further strengthen our programs and inspire our community toward greater achievements.
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