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In loving memory of ELIZA LAZARO JIMENEZ, Chair Emeritus of the Mariners System in Bicol region, died in the Peace of the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 93 years old in Naga City, also her place of birth.  She was born to the late Severino Lazaro and Basiliza dela Torre on June 14, 1924.  ELIZA was the widow of the late Jaime Chavez Jimenez, 69 native of Libmanan, Camarines Sur who was the proud Founder of the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation) MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur, Legazpi City in Albay and in Naga City as well the Mariners Training Center in Manila.  They bore seven children –Joselito, Gabriel, Dante, Evita, Marilissa, Jaime Jr and Merle with Joselito and Jaime Jr who passed away earlier in life.  The remaining four days of her wake were spent at the Mariners Canaman Chapel which she helped build in the institutions’ formative years.

A loving mother, called Mommy Dear by her surviving children and grandchildren, Eliza left behind numerous relatives and friends including those with whom she shared much of her generosity and compassion and who will miss her greatly. 

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared and prayed for her during the last few months of her illness at a City hospital and who shared their loss when she finally joined the Lord. Prayers and donations for her charity which touched the lives of many like schooling for poor aspirants to the Priesthood and for the Chapel for Seafarers at Mariners are most welcome and may be made to any of the schools through the Office of Finance Affairs (OFA).  With love, the memory of her kind deeds and the strength of her good example live on.  Dios Mabalos!  Thank you very much!

    

Intramurals 2017 rolls at MPCF Legazpi; upholds Institution’s core values and quest for excellence

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this city has staged the colorful Intramurals 2017, the annual break from academic activities given to students which allowed them to focus and participate in various sporting activities and contests held at the main and annex school campuses from September 26 to 29, 2017.

The training swimming pool at the MPCF-Legazpi annex campus becomes alive with colorful flaglets and the presence of spectators and competing swimming teams which vie for the coveted honors for the winners.

Up-close: Participants in the swimming competition push hard to reach the finish line. This event is among the most attended and exciting contests in the Intramurals 2017.

A glimpse of more action at the Intramurals 2017: Note how the players perform with enthusiasm and determination.

Aside from the physical activities brought about by participating in the games, the students were exposed to the deeper meaning of the event such as the honing of skills in which talents were discovered while the spirit of sportsmanship among the partakers was developed.

“The theme ‘Upholding Marinero’s Core Values and Excellence Through Sports, Skills and Talents’ for this year’s sporting activity is appropriate because this touches on the core values of the Institution. It does not end in the physical exertion done by the athletes in the competitions but it also dashes on the formation of positive attitude which is the quest for excellence in every endeavor that the students undertake”, said Media Relations Officer and CGA-OTC Commandant Captain Steven James Dino.

The Dance Sport dubbed as ‘Hataw Danzport’, the Talent Show Competition and Literary Musical Contest  were among the highlights of the occasion. The colorful ‘Search for MR and MS Mariners 2017 was held on September 28, 2017 at the JCJ Multi-Purpose Gymnasium.

The event was culminated by a Victory Ball and the Awards Rites for the teams which excelled in the different games and contests.

(Left picture) The winners in the Search for MR & Ms Mariners 2017.  (Right picture) The Ms Mariners during the contest as they display their winning form.

The Officers of the Corps of Midshipmen (COM) took charge of the management of the affair which was  wholeheartedly supported by the student body. 

“I congratulate the Corp of Midshipmen, the student body and the members of the faculty & staff for the coordinative and cooperative effort in staging the Intramurals 2017 which registered an overwhelming success”, declared MPCF-Legazpi President and Chief Executive Officer Dante La. Jimenez.

MPCF-Legazpi observes 32nd Foundation Anniversary; continues to move forward with resolve and resilience

Legazpi City, Albay – The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this city observed its 32nd Foundation Anniversary on August 4, 2017 with simple but meaningful activities, recalling its humble beginnings and bracing for the challenges that lie ahead.

(Left picture) President/CEO Dante La. Jimenez addresses the academic community and guests at the Traditional Luncheon. (Right picture) The President in an interview with local radio and television stations during the 32nd Foundation Anniversary of MPCF-Legazpi.

(Left picture) The Chairman of Chinese General Hospital - RADM James Dy (seated, center) signs the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the grant of health benefits to school personnel with Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation represented by Commodore Dante La. Jimenez.  The event was witnessed by school and hospital officials. (Right picture) The President/CEO is joined by officials from sister Mariners schools in Naga City and the MPCF in Camarines Sur.

The theme ‘Onwards Through Challenges with Resolve and Resilience’ adopted for this year’s event is appropriate inasmuch as the Institution has faced unrelenting tests in the past in which it has survived. These challenges are still present and the theme will continue to be the guiding light for the academic community.

Included in the highlight of activities were the Foot Parade at 6:30 a.m. from the Legazpi Port Area to the school campus, the Thanksgiving Mass, the Blessing of Training Modules at the Engineering II Building, the Arrival Honors for MPCF Legazpi’s President/CEO Commodore Dante La. Jimemez, and guests City Mayor Noel E. Rosal and Chinese General Hospital Chairman - RADM James D. Dy, PCGA, the Band and Majorrettes Exhibition, the Traditional Luncheon and the Basketball Game Exhibition.

The President, in an interview with ABS-CBN and Veritas Radio & TV in Legazpi City reiterated his appreciation and gratitude to the members of the Mariners academic community, the students and parents, the Bicolanos and the public in general for the support to and acceptance of the Institution which has served the Bicol Region for more than three decades.

“The school has leveled to world-class standards as we assure everyone of its sustainability as required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).  This level of standard will continue to be pursued to guarantee academic quality to the Bicolano youth who avail of the education offered by this Institution”, declared President Jimenez.

Meanwhile, the student, faculty and staff of MPCF-Legazpi are one as they vowed to support the advocacies launched by the administration at the  32nd Foundation Anniversary which coincided with the birthday of Commodore Dante Jimenez.

 

DOTr Secretary Tugade inspires graduates at Mariners commencement rites

The Mariners System together with the members of the 2017 graduating batch of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this city, was honored to have been graced by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade as the school’s Guest of Honor and Speaker at its 31st Commencement Exercises.

(Left picture) Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade delivers his address at the school’s commencement rites.   (Right picture) MPCF-Legazpi President/CEO Commodore Dante La. Jimenez stands to confirm the graduates of batch 2017.

Secretary Tugade has kept his audience glued to the address he delivered especially when he started to tell them that he grew up in a squatter area.  One thing which he never gave-up during his struggling years was his dream to get out of the quagmire of poverty in which he and his family were entangled.
He shared his experience of sacrifices during his student days until such time that he was able to finish College and his Law Course with flying colors. He told the graduates had he not persevered in pursuing his dream, everything could have been in a ‘status quo’ or nothing could have changed in the situation where he was in.
The ‘sacrifices’ and ‘sufferings’ are but temporary in nature because he affirmed that after the hardship and toil came the fruits of his labor in which he started to enjoy which he expects could last him for a lifetime.

The guest delivered his message in Pilipino and which made it easy for the students and the parents to comprehend.  He touched the hearts of those who listened thru his ‘down-to-earth’ approach.  His presence during the occasion was a learning experience not only to the graduates, the school’s faculty and staff but to everyone present in the occasion.

The Commencement Speaker as he receives the Plaque of Appreciation from MPCF’s President and CEO Commodore Dante La. Jimenez after the former has delivered his message to the graduates.  Assisting President Jimenez on-the-stage are (right to left) Board of Trustees Secretary Nimfa Vadez-Jimenez and Board of Trustees Member Merle Jimenez-San Pedro.

Secretary Tugade has been tagged as a self-made-man by his colleagues and associates. Now, a big-time businessman and a technochrat, he stands to be one of the most respected Members of the Cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte.
His presence at the 31st Commencement Exercises of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges in Legazpi City, Albay was indeed a big factor in sending-off the graduates as they leave the portals of the Institution to pursue their chosen profession in the outside world.

'Shipboard Training' takes center stage at MPCF's 'Buhay Marinero' radio-tv show

 

Legazpi City, Albay -  The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation  (MPCF) this province, has featured ‘Shipboard Training’ as its main topic in the August 11, 2016 edition of the program. This was given focus by the show for the school to be able to disseminate to the audience the relevance of this phase of academic training of students taking up maritime and hospitality management courses.

The guest-discussants on the topic ‘Shipboard Training’ at the MPCF-Legazpi’s radio-tv program ‘Buhay Marinero’.  (Left to right) Work and Travel U.S.A. Coordinator Mr. Jefferson Bola, Maritime Studies Dean - Captain Job Espares, Shipboard Training Coordinator Mr. Webster Toledo and program Co-Anchor - Media Relations Officer Steven James Dino (back to camera).

MPCF-Legazpi Dean of Maritime Studies Captain Job Espares gave pointers to would-be- apprentices who would soon be aboard sea-vessels to practice the virtue of perseverance and patience as these are among the qualities of successful Seafarers.

Meantine, Shipboard Training coordinator for Hospitality Management (HM) courses -  Mr. Webster Toledo conveyed the information that the academic requirement to go on-board passenger and cruise ships is a must for those taking-up these courses because it does not only give them the actual experience in working aboard ships but this also opens the opportunity for them to work with these shipping companies after they graduate.

On the other hand, Work and Travel U.S.A. Program Coordinator Mr. Jefferson Bola has made a litany of the advantages which students get once they join the program for their learning and earning  experience.  Among them is the practice of being in a foreign land and serving and mingling with customers of diverse nationalities and people coming from different countries of the world.

The guests and program anchor in a relaxed mood before the start of the program at the studios of Veritas Radio-TV.

The school administration will continue to make the Shipboard Training scheme part of the curriculum not only for students taking-up the baccalaureate maritime studies but in the Hospitality Management courses.