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National Women's Month Celebration: "Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patunayan: Celebrating Women's Month through Arts and Culture"

 

In honor of National Women's Month, the Mariner's Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Legazpi City (MPCF-LC), hosted a celebration at the MPCF-LC Cafe on March 8, 2024, with the theme "Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patunayan: Celebrating Women's Month through Arts and Culture".

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MPCF-Legazpi CELEBRATES THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MPCI

 

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. - Legazpi City (MPCF-LC) is geared up to celebrate a remarkable milestone as it extends its support for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges, Inc. (MPCI). The festivities are scheduled to take place from 01-04 March 2024, with the theme "50 Years of Golden Service: Looking Back and Beyond."

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FIVE MPCF-LC ALUMNI PASS THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LICENSURE EXAMINATION

 

In a significant milestone for both the graduates and their alma mater, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc., Legazpi City (MPCF-LC), proudly announces the achievement of five of its graduates in the Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last February 2024.

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MPCF-Legazpi JOINS THE "BLACK MONDAY" CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF PAMI's CALL TO SAVE THE FUTURE FILIPINO SEAFARERS

 

In support of the Philippine Associations of Maritime Institutions’ call to oppose Chapters 18 & 19 of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (MCFS) , the Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. - Legazpi City (MPCF-LC) participated in the nationwide "Black Monday'' campaign on 26 February 2024.

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MPCF-LC KEY PLAYERS AT THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF MARITIME INSTITUTIONS (PAMI) 49TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

 

Ms. Merle Jimenez-San Pedro, President of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation, Inc., Legazpi City (MPCF-LC) and Engr. Jan Cohlen Bernal, OIC Onboard Training Supervisor, participated in the Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI) 49th Annual Convention held at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel in Cagayan De Oro on February 22-23, 2024.

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COLLABORATION IN MARITIME EDUCATION: Partners Visit for Cadetship Monitoring and Discussion

 

In order to create more opportunities for maritime students, Engr. Jan Cohlen Bernal, the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Onboard Training Supervisor, conducted a collaborative meeting on February 20, 2024, with C/E Jose D. Reynoso Jr., Training Director of Elburg Shipmanagement Inc., and Mr. Joemar Masacote, Prospective Officer Recruitment & Career Development Manager of Marlow Navigation Phils. Inc. The purpose of the visit was to monitor cadetship programs and explore avenues for further collaboration between the institution and industry partners.

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MPCF-LC SUCCESSFULLY PASSES THE 3RD SURVEILLANCE AUDIT OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

 

Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation - Legazpi City (MPCF-LC) has achieved another milestone in its commitment to excellence as it successfully completed the 3rd Surveillance Audit of its Quality Management System (QMS) from February 19-21, 2024. This was conducted by SGS Philippines, a globally recognized inspection, verification, testing, and certification company.

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MISUGA Ship Management Identifies Top Talents among MPCF-LC Maritime Students

 

In a move aimed at nurturing talent for the maritime industry, Misuga Ship Management recently conducted a rigorous qualifying exam and interview process for Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMARE) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) students of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Legazpi City. The event, held on February 16-17, 2024, saw the participation of aspiring maritime professionals eager to embark on a career journey with the prestigious company.

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DC GRAJO secures First Place in Images: Bicol Development in the ASEAN Context-Digital

 

On behalf of the Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. - Legazpi City, it is with great pleasure and immense pride that we extend our heartfelt Congratulations to DC Ron Ryzel B. Grajo, for achieving the remarkable feat of securing the 1st place in the Images: Bicol Development in the ASEAN Context-Digital Competition, which was awarded last 13 November 2023 at the Pepperland Hotel, Legazpi City.

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FACULTY ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP for Research, Innovation, Development and Extension (RIDE)

 

The RIDE Program was spearheaded by the Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. - Legazpi City, to provide instructors the information and abilities needed to delve into the intricacies of the current academic environment. The 2-day event was held last 09-10 November 2023, at the MPCF Legazpi.

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BLUE BICOL: THE KEY TO THE REGION'S ECONOMIC SUCCESS

The holistic and sustainable approach to harnessing the vast resources and potential of our oceans and coastal areas for economic growth, while also preserving and conserving these valuable ecosystems for future generations is the main goal of adopting the Blue Economy in the Bicol region. On 28 September 2023, the Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. - Legazpi City, spearheaded the Multi-Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on “Mainstreaming Blue Economy,” at the Proxy Hotel, Legazpi City.

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MARINERS'-LEGAZPI BAND AND MAJORETTES DANCED TO THE BEAT OF VICTORY

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MARINERS'-LEGAZPI Welcomes its Senior High School Students for SY 2023-2024

The Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. – Legazpi City, headed by its President, Ms. Merle Jimenez-San Pedro, welcomes the Senior High School on their first day of classes today, 29 August 2023, at the MPCF-LC Grounds, Rawis, Legazpi City.

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MARINERS' @38: Sailing Past the Rough Seas Towards Great Resilience and Success

The Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. – Legazpi City celebrated its 38th Founding Anniversary, with the theme: “Mariners’@38: Sailing Past the Rough Seas Towards Great Resilience and Succes” on 04-05 August 2023 at the MPCF-LC, Rawis, Legazpi City.
Since its inception in 1985, MPCF Legazpi has produced an increasing quantity of competitive merchant marine officers, ship crew, customs brokers, engineers, hotel and restaurant managers and employees, technical and vocational workers, and other gainfully employed professionals. The institution's founder's ideal was successfully fulfilled, fostered, and is now reaping awards on the local, national, and worldwide stages.

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BATCH MAALAB: SETTING SAILS FOR NEW HORIZONS”
37th COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES FOR MARITIME STUDIES

The Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. – Legazpi City conducted its Commencement Exercises for Maritime Studies for the School Year 2022 – 2023, with the theme: “Celebrating Perseverance, Embracing Opportunities, Shifting Perspectives in Maritime Industry” on 04 August 2023 at the JCJ Gymnasium, Mariners’ by the Sea, Rawis, Legazpi City.

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TCH MAALAB: TURNING DREAMS TO REALITY”
37th COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES FOR BUSINESS AND ENGINEERING COURSES

BATCH MAALAB: TURNING DREAMS TO REALITY”
37th COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES FOR BUSINESS AND ENGINEERING COURSES

The Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. – Legazpi City conducted its Commencement Exercises for Business Courses for the School Year 2022 – 2023, with the theme: “Celebrating Perseverance, Embracing Opportunities, Shifting Perspectives in Business Industry” on 02 August 2023 at the JCJ Gymnasium, Mariners’ by the Sea, Rawis, Legazpi City.

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 6th COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

The Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Inc. – Legazpi City Senior High School Department conducted its 6th Commencement Exercises for the School Year 2022 – 2023, with the theme: “K to 12 Graduates Molded through a Resilient Educational Foundation” on 14 July 2023 at the JCJ Gymnasium, MPCF-LC (Annex), Rawis, Legazpi City.

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MPCF-LC PREXY ATTENDS THE KOREA MARITIME WEEK

Playing an important role in establishing a domestic and global network of collaboration among women in the marine industry, as well as developing maritime talent, was recognized at an event on the first day of Korea Maritime Week last 14 - 16 June 2023 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, that served as a parallel event to the International Day for Women in Maritime, which was held last 18 May 2023, with the theme "Mobilizing Networks for Gender Equality."

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GENDER EQUALITY: Unlocking the potentials of Women in Maritime as Catalyst for change"

Equal opportunities emphasize the importance of gender equality most especially for women, affecting the nation’s progress and higher growth development in the maritime industry.
On 18 May 2023, twenty-four (24) empowered and astonishing women in the maritime sector graced the International Day for Women in Maritime (IDWM) held at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters - Meeting Hall in London. Guided by this year’s theme “Mobilizing Networks for Gender Equality”, the event aims to highlight the importance of utilizing interpersonal and organizational networks in overcoming obstacles to women's participation in the maritime profession. Additionally, this program was also linked to the United Nations (UN) SDG 5 on Gender Equality.

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[REPOST] Highlighting gender equality in maritime

THE importance of collaboration and networking in achieving gender equality in the maritime sector took center stage at the Global Conference of the IMO Women in Maritime Associations held at the IMO Headquarters in London on May 18-19.

The need to tackle the lack of visibility of women in the maritime industry; the need for individual women and organizations representing them to work in partnership to achieve more; the importance of having men as allies; and the need to engage with girls during their school years to attract them into roles in maritime were issues raised repeatedly.

Members of the IMO's eight Women in Maritime Associations (WIMAs) from around the world and international partner organizations came together to explore the theme of this year's International Day for Women in Maritime held on May 18 — "Mobilizing networks for gender equality."

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SGS Auditors Recommend Continued Certification for Mariners' Legazpi

The School Administration congratulates the entire Mariners’ Community, specially all the Heads of Office, and employees who had been directly involved in the 2 - day SGS Surveillance Audit conducted last March 23-24, 2023. This was after the Surveillance Auditors found the school to be compliant to Quality Standards, and recommended the continued certification of the institution for the three-year period under ISO 9001 version 2015, which will be valid until 2025.

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Mariners' Legazpi Prexy, Keynote Speaker during CHED's Flag Raising Ceremony

The President of Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation, Legazpi City, Ms. Merle Jimenez – San Pedro, in her capacity as President of Women in Maritime Philippines (WIMAPHIL), was one of the Keynote Speakers during the Commission on Higher Education’s Flag Raising and Fellowship Ceremonies last March 13, 2023, at the CHED’s National Office. The President spoke about “Kababaihan, Kabuhayan, at Kaunlaran” which highlighted women’s important role in the society’s economy, and over-all development.

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CHED Central Office meets Mariners' led SED Program Team

March 21 2023:

CHED Central Office led by the OPRKM OIC Chief Education Specialist Ms. Mayumi Belandres and HEDF Chief Budget Officer Ms. Diana Aguilar met with the Social Enterprises Devt Program Team and Advisory Board led by Mariners Canaman President Dr. Marilissa J. Ampuan.

With partners CBSUA President Dr Albert Naperi, Mariners Legazpi President Ms. Merle San Pedro, and Tabang Bicol Movement (TBM) Board Chair Evita Jimenez- Tuazon, they were joined by representatives from PODiS led by president Virginia Blaza and Ilaw POs, now operating their Social Enterprises.

CHEd Region V representatives headed by Ms. Alice Nieto accompanied the Central office CHEd officials.

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Mariners’ Legazpi President RE- ELECTED as PAMI Secretary General

In an elections held on the second day of the 48th Annual Convention of Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI), last February 23 – 24, 2023, in Zuri Hotel, Iloilo City, the President of Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation, Rawis, Legazpi City - Ms. Merle Jimenez - San Pedro, FRIM, was re-elected as the incoming Secretary General, and member of the Board of Trustees for 2023 -2025.

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Mariners’ Legazpi Band Joins Welcome Ceremonies for the Pilgrim Relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Upon the request of Coast Guard District Bicol, the 76-member strong Mariners’ Legazpi Band joined the welcome ceremonies accorded to the Pilgrim Relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, ferried aboard Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas BAGACAY (MRRV 4410) at the Port Area, on February 8, 2023. The fair weather, the snappy Battalion formation composed of personnel from CGS Albay, and 901st Coast Guard Auxiliary Squadron Albay, as well as the prayerful clergy, religious, and lay delegates from the Diocese of Sorsogon patiently waiting as the vessel docked at the Pier, formed a solemn atmosphere for the Relics’ disembarkation after staying for two days in the island province of Catanduanes.

 

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Mariners Legazpi Gets CHED Safety Seal

Following the joint inspection conducted by CHED ROV and the City Health Office on October 12, 2022, Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Legazpi City has been granted the High Commission’s Safety Seal for its readiness in the conduct of the Face-To-Face Classes on October 13, 2022. Representing the said regulatory agencies were, Ms. Pamela Sorra – Viñas, and Dr. Fulbert Alec Gillego, MD respectively.

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Salute to our New Licensed Customs Brokers

➡ BARBACENA, Pavena D.
➡ BIGORNIA, John Rick C. (Magna Cumlaude, Batch 2022)
➡ BO, Eddie Boy R.
➡ BOGÑALOS, Dexter James B.
➡ BOTALON, Raymar Z.
➡ CANTILLO, Joshua C.
➡ GUTIERREZ, Angelika
➡ LUCENA, Jubille Marlourd D.
➡ ALZAGA, Manuela
➡ PRINCESA, Aaron Lawrence R. (Magna Cumlaude, Batch 2022)


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NS United Marine Philippines, Inc. Conducts Cadetship Examination to Maritime Students

Written by: Edgar James Mendones and Leizel Casulla
Photographer: Pricila Bañadera, Erika Angeline Rivera and Edgar James Mendones.

NS United Marine Philippines Inc. visits Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legazpi City to conduct an examination for maritime students, which has two parts, a written exam, and an interview. Twenty students from BSMarE and another twenty from BSMT took the opportunity to try their wit and skills. Students from ROTC incoming officers, BSHM students with the MPCF-LC faculty, and instructors welcomed the visitors with warm greetings. After the opening remarks, NS United Marine Philippines Inc. toured around to see the laboratory facilities for maritime on October 17, 2022. Out of 40 students who took the exam, only 18 Students continued to the final interview.

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Mariners' Legazpi Hospitality Management Student Hailed CHAMPION in Barista Face-Off Ultimate Challenge

Written by: Edgar James Mendones and Leizel Casulla
Photographer: Pricila Bañadera, Erika Angeline Rivera and Edgar James Mendones.

Mariners Legazpi HM Students Jojie Mariscotes hailed Champion, and Markel Andoni Garcia landed 2nd place in Barista Face off Ultimate Cafe Challenge (Amateur Category) by LCC Supermarket with the Coaches Ms. Jenelyn Palacio and Mr. Kevin Estay.

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[ADVISORY] Adjustment of the Face to Face (F2F) Schedule AY 2022-2023.

 

Due to some unforeseen events, Face to Face classes for the Technical courses with laboratory, Technical courses non-laboratory and General Education Curriculum Courses of the Maritime, Business and Engineering Programs are moved on Week 8 starting October 26, 2022, onwards as per schedule.

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Mariners Legazpi Spearheads Marine Clean Up for ICC 2022

As part of the observance of the Maritime Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo), and the National Maritime Week 2022 celebration, Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Legazpi City, along with WIMA Philippines- Bikol Chapter, spearheaded a joint Coastal and Underwater Clean Up on September 17, 2022, as part of its participation to the International Coastal Clean Up 2022. The event drew a total of 297 participants, composed of students, faculty members, and staff, along with personnel and volunteers coming from various government agencies, and maritime stakeholders.

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Welcome Aboard FRESHMEN and TRANSFEREES, and Welcome Back UPPERCLASSMEN

Sept 5 to Oct 8, 2022 ( Week 1 – 5 / Prelim Term) ONLINE / Virtual Classes in all courses/subjects

Oct 10 to Jan 14, 2023 (Week 6 – 18 / Midterm to Final Term) FACE TO FACE CLASSES Following the cyclical schedule in all courses/subjects.

For your information and Guidance

More details and information please visit our official Facebook Page.

https://www.facebook.com/marinerslegazpi.ph

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Mariners'-Legazpi City celebrates its 37th Foundation Anniversary

The Mariners-Legazpi has remained persistent in showing resilience and resolute despite the variety of challenges it addresses during the pandemic period. This is shown through its various initiatives in attaining the President's ten-point agenda.

This year theme, "Mariners @37: Resilient and Resolute in Sailing Beyond the Pandemic"

Please click the links below for more details of the activities.

https://www.facebook.com/marinerslegazpi.ph

https://www.youtube.com/marinerslegazpi

Virtual & Face-to-Face Sessions for Students Leadership Camp.

The office of the students Affairs and Services will be conducting the Students Leadership camp on June 2-3, 2022 from 8:00-5:00 pm. In compliance to the institutions Policy only limited participants are invited to join the face-to-face sessions however, those students not included in the face to face sessions are advised to join virtually via zoom
All participating students (face-face and zoom) are excused from their classes.

Attire: Type B uniform or Casual Attire (white polo/blouse)
For face-face participants: please vaccine cards and School ID.

Please refer to the following log in credentials:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82348244261?pwd=UVV6ejIvNUZ6WWlHbkRMLzZkWVRGdz09

Meeting ID: 823 4824 4261
Passcode: 092915

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Outstanding Midshipmen Awarded by Multinational Maritime, Inc. (MMI), in partnership with Meijie Shipping.

Multinational Maritime, Inc. (MMI), in partnership with Meiji Shipping, awarded the following Midshipmen from among all other Maritime Schools in the Philippines as OUTSTANDING CADETS, after having successfully completed the three months in-house training curriculum phase of company's cadetship program.

TOP 1 - MIDN. KERBY D. CENTENO - Engine Cadet, Batch 2021

TOP 3 - MIDN. RANJIT E. SOTTO - Engine Cadet, Batch 2021

SPECIAL AWARD KUMON TOP 1 - MIDN. FRANCIS OLAYTA - Deck Cadet, Batch 2021

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Mariners' System, to mark COMMO JAIME C JIMENEZ SR PCGA's Birth Anniversary Centenary

Bannering the Theme: “Jaime C. Jimenez Sr. @ 100: A Centennial Milestone for Mariners”, the entire Mariners’ System, composed of three sister schools; Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges – Naga City, Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation – Canaman, Camarines Sur, and Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation - Legazpi City, is set to commemorate the Birth Anniversary Centenary of the late Founder, AUX COMMODORE JAIME C JIMENEZ SR PCGA, on April 30, 2022.

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