THE DOLPHIN NEWSLETTER VOL.59 NO.2 OCTOBER 2019

OCTOBER 2019 | VOL.59 NO.2

Vanguard of Excellence

Capt. Espinosa hails as Outstanding Admin Head ? Mdpn. Anjo D. Tuboc Captain Alfred G. Espinosa, current administrator of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc.

(Jblfmu-A) notched first place in the search for The Outstanding Private Education Retirement Annuity Association (PERAA) Member, Administrative Head Level, held at Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City, July 26.

Capt. Espinosa outwitted other finalists from dierent private institutions in the country.

The eligible members for the TOPM search are those with noteworthy achievements, contributing members of PERAA for the last three yearsnd those who are nominated by their employers.

PERAA annually holds the TOPM awarding for members with outstanding qualities and contributions in their respective ESPINOSA | page 11

MARITIME VANGUARD: Capt. Espinosa proudly displays his identity as a Lacsonian as he proves his worth as a legacy by being a bearer of discipline and excellence. Photos by Mdpn. Jayland E. Singuillo and Capt. Espinosa

EDITORIAL | page 4

Sailing the Rough Seas of Maritime Employment

COMMUNITY | page 12

ALUMNI | page 14

The Green Team Organization headed clean-up as part of Environmental Day

Perseverance: Proving the improbable

Green Team spearheads Environmental Day 2019

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Bucasas partakes in ASEAN Youth Forum ? Mdpn. Bryan L. Holzknecht Proving that Lacsonians do not only excel in the maritime industry, Midshipman Anthony Ken J. Bucasas represented the university and the country in the ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) 2019 held at Java Village Resort, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Mdpn. Bucasas is a Polaris 1A student who has been selected as one of the youth delegates from ASEAN member states + Timor-Leste to discuss about the localization of the first ASEAN Youth Development Index (YDI) along with representatives from ASEAN Secretariat and other stakeholders.

“It was indeed an honor to become a part of this event to share my ideas and become the voice of my fellow youth about the latest issues that we are facing in our country. The institution helped me a lot to become a catalyst of change because Lacsonians do not only limit their selves in the maritime profession,” Mdpn. Bucasas said.

Moreover, he also said that he wishes to

UNITY. Mdpn. Bucasas (third from left) together with his fellow delegates show their unity in achieving their goals as catalysts of change. Photo by Mdpn. Ken Anthony Bucasas

share his learnings in his community first.

The event was conducted to raise the problems on how each home country and the

ASEAN region could solve problems and face issues on socio-politics, health, education, environment, and other sectors.

Vanguards nab awards at PIA-6 seminar-workshop ? Mdpn. John Rovic T. Lopez

AWARENESS. Rn, RM, MMHA Ramos shares his knowledge about HIV and STD for the awareness of the students. Photo by Mdpn. Mark Joseph Alovera

Jblfmu-A holds Pagtalupangod ? Mdpn. Anthony Ken Bucasas To raise awareness about Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and provide background information on Family Planning, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) conducted the Pagtalupangod sa Family Planning, STD kag HIV last September 2.

In addition, the lecture was attended by freshmen students which was spearheaded

by Mrs. Mary Mae Jun Esmaya and Mrs. Cecilia Salinas held at the JBL Hall wherein invited speakers discussed the topics.

Moreover, Aprile P. Gallego, RM shared the important factors needed for Family Planning while Adrian Hort D. Ramos, RN, RM, MMHA deliberated the topics about HIV and STD to help them understand their lessons more as part of their Understanding the Self subject.

“We are Maritime and more!”

The Dolphin, the official student publication of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo) Inc. (Jblfmu-A), bagged awards during the PIA-6 Campus Journalism seminarworkshop held at Diamond Jubille Hall on October 9-11.

Mdpn. John Rovic Lopez won Most Promising Copyreader and Promising Feature Writer. Meanwhile, Mdpwn.

Franzesca Mari Bautista, Mdpn. Loween John Seloterio, Mdpn. Vincent Jay Vigo and Mdpn. Mark Joseph Alovera were awarded as Most Promising Column writer, Most Promising Sports writer, Promising Cartoonist, and Promising Photojournalist, respectively.

Furthermore, the Dolphin secured Promising Layout.

The aforementioned seminarworkshop is annually conducted by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) - 6 to enhance the skills of student journalists.

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Maritime Lenses bags Vidsee Special Jury Award ? Mdpn. Niño B. Maldecir Marking another milestone, the Maritime Lenses with their film Mga Naalimunaw nga Sipad nga Damgo (The Pieces of Gone Dreams) won the Vidsee Juree Philippines Audience Award last September 29 at Pineapple Lab, Makati City.

The short film was aired across different countries in South East Asia wherein the company aimed to distribute and market short premium content for entertainment.

“This award is impossible without the support of our administrator, department heads, teachers, and to all Lacsonians who watched and voted for our film. We are glad to share this award to the whole Lacsonian community,” said Mdpn. Cyrus Kim P. Balasabas, director of the short film.

Moreover, he added that the film was a product of hard working staff who managed to deliver excellent output even in low budget and minimal period of time.

The cinematography was by Mdpn.

Jad Wency John D. Dajay, screenplay by Niño B. Maldecir, Vinge Zirian Corda edited the whole sequence and Mr. Kenneth N. Borlan served as critique.

LEGACY. (From left) Mdpn. Escosa, Mdpwn. Bautista and Mdpn. Baldemor proudly display their awards as the newly hailed Model Cadets. Photo by Mdpn. Jayland E. Singuillo

Arevalo names Unit Model Cadet 2019 ? Mdpn. Anthony Ken J. Bucasas Displaying their snappiest bearing of themselves, showcase their best talents and answering conceptual and situational questions with confidence, Mdpn. Mark Baldemor, Mdpwn. Franzesca Mari Bautista and Mdpn. Karl Vincent Escosa was recognized as Unit Model Cadet 2019.

This is one of the highlights of the celebration of the Mission Objective Week

(MOW) of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) held at the JBL Hall last September 17.

In addition, Mdpwn. Bautista garnered the Best in Interview while Mdpn. Baldemor got the Best in Talent besting other finalist of the selection.

Moreover, the three will represent the institution in the upcoming JBLF System Model Cadet Selection where they will be judged again together with other finalists from Molo and Bacolod for the title.

Jblfmu-A employees garner recognition in 2nd TOME ? Mdpn. Anthony Ken J. Bucasas

Dr. Geneva M. Eler and Dr. Shirley G. Hampac, both of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-

EXCELLENCE. Dr. Eler (third from left) and Dr. Hampac (third from right) pose with honor after receiving their awards as TOME 2019-2020. Photo by Dr. Geneva M. Eler

A), were adjudged as one of The Outstanding Maritime Employees (TOME) for the school year 2019-2020 during the National Maritime Week Celebration held at Iloilo Mansion Hotel, Iloilo City, September 28.

Dr. Eler reaped the award in the Academic category while Dr. Hampac nabbed the recognition under the community service category.

In addition,the two employees were among the ten TOME awardees from the entire Region 6.

This was the second year of the giving of awards by the National Maritime Week Organization in cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard, MARINA, and other maritime educational institution and maritime-related organization.

The said activity was spearheaded by the Philippine Ports Authority.

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EDITORIAL

OCTOBER 2019

Sailing the Rough Seas of Maritime Employment

MDPN. ANJO D. TUBOC Editor-in-Chief MDPN. LOWEEN JOHN H. SELOTERIO Associate Editor MDPN. BRYAN L. HOLZKNECHT Managing Editor MDPN. JASHEM A. BARDIES MDPN. ANTHONY KEN J. BUCASAS News Editor MDPN. NIÑO B. MALDECIR MDPWN. FRANZESCA MARI B. BAUTISTA Feature Editor MDPN. JOHN ROVIC T. LOPEZ Literary Editor MDPN. JULIUS CAESAR P. ALFARAS Filipino Editor MDPN. JAYLAND E. SINGUILLO MDPN. MARK JOSEPH D. ALOVERA Photojournalist MDPN. VINCENT JAY A. VIGO Cartoonist MR. MICHAEL VINCENT A. EVIDENTE SAC Publication/Adviser CAPT. ALFRED G. ESPINOSA, Ph. D. Administrator/DQMR

To ensure a holistic development, an industry must change and modifications need to be implemented. These must be balanced with the present educational curriculum to meet demands and standards of the ever-changing global arena.

Last March 17, 2019, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Panel for Maritime Education (TMPE) conducted a second public hearing. In line with its first hearing in 2017, regarding the proposed revision of PSG (Policies, Standards, and Guidelines) on Maritime Institutions.

According to the Joint CHED – MARINA memorandum circular, the PSG has the purpose of ensuring the compliance of BSMT and BSMarE programs, with the pertinent STCW requirements making them more responsive to the needs of the industry and maintaining the global competitiveness of the graduates.

The growing maritime industry requires productive and competent workforce that will perform respective tasks on board. However, although we have high number of graduates,

only a portion of it is being deployed to work.

Thus the level of our participation in terms of supplying the aspired seafarers in the global scale will lessen. This could affect the institution’s reputation in exemplifying quality maritime education and training, as well as its ability to support its graduates to find a job.

The challenge arises to all graduates where they will sacrifice ample of time falling into endless lines of company offices in Manila.

Added to this is the mass number of applicants from different institutions who failed to secure a company during their college days, aiming for the same position.

In a retrospect, we cannot deny that it is a burden for aspiring seafarers to spend much effort in exchange for a very little possibility of being accepted. Aside from allowances and lodging expenses, this can result to the dispatch of their motivation to continue, that will mirror the deteriorating deployment rate of the institution they graduated from.

The CHED – MARINA mandated to Maritime Higher Educational Institutions (MHEI’s) shall comply with the minimum required 60 % deployment percentage within a maximum period of 18 months after these students completed the classroom instruction for On Board Training (OBT). However, students who opted not pursue the career for whatever reason shall not be included in the computation given that they will provide a notarized Affidavit of Undertaking stating clearly their reasons.

The decision designed CHED and Marina concerning the existing issues in the maritime industry in the Philippines amplifies hope and impetus to people who dream to become seafarers. It does not only helps individual’s success but also the success of a family. The legacy of an institution is strengthened and solidified through an evident increase in deployment rate.

EDITORIAL POLICY: The Dolphin is published once or twice every semester by the Publication Office of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Arevalo, Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City. Publications are carried online at http://www.arevalo.jblfmu.edu.ph. Articles contained herein are personal views of the writers and do not necessarily reflect official thought or endorsement. These are published to stimulate ideas and provide an open forum for discussion. The Dolphin accepts original articles from students, faculty, staff and department heads. We also solicit comments regarding our issues. All contributions must be submitted to the Publication Office, legibly written, with generous space and margin. You may also e-mail them to thedolphinarevalo@gmail. com.

All articles contained herein are considered property of the Publication Office. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or published without prior permission from The Dolphin or the school administration.

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PERSPECTIVES “Effective teaching is a key responsibility of every teacher.”

Filling the Gaps The university never ceases in its mission to provide quality education and training to students to produce skilled and competent seafarers.

Effective teaching is a key responsibility of every teacher. It is said that the good performance of students depends upon the effective teaching of their teachers. Teachers’ quality is the key to ensuring the quality of education for quality outcomes.

Yet, over the past few years, the issues and complaints regarding incompetent teachers in the school never disappear.

Some of these complaints were instructors who only reads what is on the power point presentations and doesn’t explain

? Mdpn. Anjo D. Tuboc what it is all about. Sometimes, they assign the students to discuss the lessons through a power point presentation and then the instructor will give them a grade for their performance. This gives students opportunities to participate in the class, however, there are cases wherein students don’t have any idea about the terms they are discussing.

There are also instances wherein some instructors would only check the attendance of the students and dismiss the class.

Students are very happy since they have an early dismissal but they haven’t gained any knowledge from these instructors. There are also who give assignments or even quizzes to the students although not giving any lessons

or lectures.

The main concern here is for the administration to discuss and devise new education policies and techniques to improve the quality of education. Training, seminars, and workshops for instructors are few methods to enhance the skills and competency of the university’s instructors.

The teacher is considered the professional agent and the most directly responsible person in the process of learning; he is the one in charge of making/helping students learn and benefit from his teaching.

Given this, the teacher and the quality of his teaching are always under discussion and receive prevalent importance in education.

GO GREEN! “We aim to improve the quality of life through our thrusts in health, safety and environment.”

? Mdpwn. Franzesca Mari B. Bautista It has always been inculcated to the minds of every Lacsonian that their wellbeing is of topmost priority. The school, with its QHSE policy, strives ‘to maintain the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environmental protection.’

However, unhygienic as it may be, students had no choice but to swim at an almost green pool.

The color itself was unappealing, but the fact that I had to swim in it for two days had my skin crawling.

The change in hue is caused by several factors—lack of chlorine, accumulation of pollen, and a chemical reaction caused by the oxidation of copper.

Through research, I found out that the typical cause of green pool water is algae bloom. Algae is not dangerous to human health. However, the presence of such organisms is indicative of the lack of chlorine necessary to keep bacteria away.

Furthermore, the presence of algae serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Aside from the hazards brought about by the

Safety first. Safety Second.

Safety Always?

slippery nature of these aquatic organisms, an algae bloom may also be an indirect attack to the health of faculty, staff and students whether or not they be swimming in the pool.

On this note, it is still true that the personnel in charge of the pool clean it twice a day—in the morning and afternoon, before and after classes. Trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), muriatic acid and chlorine are the chemicals they use as disinfectants.

In lieu with this, another probable cause of the green pol water is the chemical reaction caused by chlorine and copper. Copper may be incorporated to the water via algecides or a copper rich water source.

If it is the former, then we can be assured that the worry for algae bloom is being taken care of. If it is the latter, then the students may be in danger of ingesting water with excessive amounts of copper.

Either way, I think it is only right to assure the students that their health is not being jeopardized.

As mentioned above, the pool is cleaned and tested daily. However, the pool has been

green for almost a week. Countless of students complained that their eyes were red from irritation after swimming. Some also expressed concern over their dry and flaky skin.

Although none of them were hospitalized because of it, does that mean that the school will have to wait for an accident to occur before taking action?

Furthermore, the school requires students to pay a fee for the maintenance of its equipment. For all their money’s worth, they deserve to avail these amenities in their operational state.

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc., with all its glory, should protect its students. The cause of phenomena should be identified. It should be clarified if it hazardous to the health of the students. If it is, proper action should be taken.

If it is not, then I think it is only right to inform them of the reason behind the incident.

They should appease the curious minds of the students. After all, this is an institution of learning—an academy that strives to provide quality education to healthy students.

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MADUGONG TINTA “Bato bato sa langit ang matamaan magbago”

Saan aabot Tuition mo?

Hindi maikakaila na ang institusyon ng John B. Lacson Foundation ay isang haligi para sa dekalidad at maayos na edukasyon.

Pero kalakip ng dekalidad nitong pagtuturo ay ang magarbo nitong tuition at dito sa Arevalo daing ito ng mga estudyante.

Anim na beses sa isang taon may pakakataong mapunan ng mga estudyante ang kanilang mga bayarin sa pag-aaral. Prelim, midterms at finals ng First Semester at Second Semester. Kung di aabot ang kita ng mga magulang handang umalalay ang promissory note para lang makakuha ng exam.

Pero hindi ito ang isyu. Ang punto rito ay saan na pupunta ang perang aming binabayad.

Hindi ko maitatantgi na kompleto sa kagamitan ang institusyon pero huwag nating kalimutan na nagiging luma ang lahat.

Ang mga silya sa bawat silid-klasehan ay tila pinaglipasan na ng panahon at maaaninag ang pagmamahalan nila ng kalawang. Ang mga

? Mdpn. Loween John H. Seloterio

electric fan na ewan ko ba kung ilang repair na ang pinagdaanan para lang mapagana uli.

Idagdag pa natin ang makakalikasan nating swimming pool na daig pa ang damuhan sa pastulan. Naway ugaliing malinis dahil higit sa ano man mas mahalaga parin ang kalusugan ng mga estudyante. At naway walang mga araw na lalangoy mga estudyante sa macha flavor na tubig.

Sa mga nabanggit sana’y dito mapunta ang aming binabayad upang sa gayon ay mas maganahan kaming matuto. Pero sabagay hindi lahat ng estudyante may pakialam. Pero sana ang may mga pakialam ay marinig at mabigyang kasolusyunan.

Sakabila nito may mga bagay parin naman na sa magagandang sitwasyon napupunta ang aming tuition. Hayag na maayos ang pagtuturo ng mga guro, sumusunod sa requirements ng CHED at MARINA at higit sa lahat may natututunan ang nga estudyante. Pero hindi sa

lahat ng pagkakataon.

Maraming nga estudyante ang nagrereklamo na ang ibang mga guro ay hindi maayos magturo. Hindi lahat pero iilan. Batobato sa langit ang tamaan magbago. Motto ngayon ng iilan “walang matalino sa malas na teacher”. Tangin sinasabi nila na sa maayos magturo nakasalalay ang gradong maaaring tawaging “deserved” nila. Sana ay maging patas ang tuition sa kaalamang napupulot ng mga estudyante.

Kung sa tingin ng lahat tama ang mga nabanggit naway ayusin na dahil kaming mga estudyante ang nahihirap. Hindi ito sinulat para mangutya o mambuntol ng galit.

Ito ay inilathala para marinig at mabigyang pansin. Huwag na sanang aabot sa malalang sitwasyon ang aming tuition. Ituon ito sa aming pangangailangan upang sa gayon ay mapakinabangan namin sa aming propesyong tatahakin.

PATAK NG PLUMA “Nabasa ko lahat ng kaniyang mga nakita’t narinig.”

? Mdpn. Bryan L. Holzknecht Babala: Nais ko lamang iparating na ang sulating ito ay mga kwento sa tabi-tabi na aking isinulat sa isang Diary. Hindi ako nagsisinungaling at hindi ko rin pipilitin kung maniniwala kayo sa aking mga sasabihin.

June 2019. Dear Diary, bago na pala ang nakaupong administrator at strikto daw ito pagdating sa disiplina. Yung mga beks sa school ay todo effort na rin para maipakita na sila mismo ay sumusunod sa mga bagong patakaran. Iwas kilay, no to lipstick at proper decorum muna. I feel sorry sa mga beks pero panahon na rin para manumbalik ang pagiging snappy ng mga estudyante lalonglalo na’t isa itong maritime institution. Dapat sinusunod ito ng bawat Lacsonian, ‘new admin, new rules.’

July 2019. Dear Diary, prelims season na pala. Narinig ko lang ang mga estudyanteng wala daw learnings dahil hindi naman daw

Diary ni Patricia

nagtuturo yung teachers. Sad, ilang taon ko na ring paulit-ulit na naririnig ito sa kanila tuwing may exams. Sana may pagbabago na.

Kakasawa na rin sa ears.

August 2019. Dear Diary, kakaloka ang mga bagong teachers sa John B. Ilang taon pa nga lang nagtuturo dito ay nagaaway-away na. Narinig ko kanina sa mga senior high school students na si Mam at Sir daw nagpaparinigan sa facebook. Dapat professional lang pagdating sa work. Buti sa college wala masyadong isyu, mas matagal na kasi yung initan, hindi lang napapansin nung iba. Hmm, how true is this kaya?

September 2019. Dear Diary, ilang years ko na rin nililibot tong school at mas matanda pa ata yung ibang gamit nila kaysa sakin dito.

Yung ibang gamit sa mga facilities halos hindi na napagsisilbihan. Pero anyways, may pa air con na pala sa FSB Building, bakit pa kaya inuna yun? Halos mamamatay na ang mga

estudyante sa MLA sa sobrang init dahil hindi sapat yung ventilation. Sana ol aircon.

October 2019.

Dear Diary, naku naku! Palapit na ang finals kaya marami ulit yung nagpeperform sa pool. Pero teka, yung pool color green. Yuck! Wala na bang budget panglinis? Naaawa tuloy ako sa mga nagkasakit after swimming. Hay buhay. Live Green, Swim Green.

Dito muna nagtatapos ang aking Diary.

May susunod pa namang semester at hangad ko sana na mabasa ito ng nakatataas. Ang mga problemang ito kayang mabigyab ng solusyon kung nakikipagtulungan ang lahat.

Disiplina ang kailangan at respeto sa bawat isa. Iparamadam sana natin na ang institusyong ito ay hindi lamang tuwing may audit lamang ay outstanding.

Reminder lang ulit. Hindi ako sinungaling at hindi ko rin kayo mapililit kung maniniwala kayo sa akin.

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Ano ni purpose sang synchronize exam man? Lain lain man ginatudlo sang mga maestro. Te ano na mag exam pabuang?

Why synchronized exam?

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To lessen the burden of proctorship. Instead of having 40 students being supervised there will be only 20 students.

To maintain the sanctity in the conduct of the examination.

To encourage instructors to be unified in their lecture and exam.

To measure the effectiveness in the use of the Detailed Teaching Syllabus.

To comply with the studentinstructor ratio of 1:20 for assessment. Instructors were given their academic freedom in the delivery of their subject matter provided they follow the learning outcomes, learning activities and assessment task from the Detailed Teaching Syllabus.

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Dear Jblfmu- A, ang sa reporting bala haw tani ang mga instructor nalang ang ma provide ka information nga i-report.

Waay man kami problema sa reporting.

Pero there some other students nga copy paste lang ang ubra. Sila nga ga report kis-a di pa ka intindi, ano nalang kami nga gapamati hay? Mas better tani kung may ara gid nga book or learning material nga kwaan ang mga estudyante para sila nalang bahala mag explain and uniform tanan nga sections.

Jblfmu- Arevalo is now practicing Outcome-Based Teaching+Learning. The role of the faculty adopts intro instructor, trainer, facilitator, and/or mentor based on the outcomes target. There is no single specified style of teaching or assessment in the OBE and reporting is one of the approaches. There should be a two-way process where reporters should understand first what he is going to report and to be expounded or explained by the instructor. A copy of the report should be given to the class. Furthermore, JA is on the process of adapting the e-learning embedded in the classroom instructions where instructors contributed to the inclusion of their respective subjects taught in the electronic platform.

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Tweets Mr. Ruler @Plotter_Ako

Maistro namon sa Nav 3 gapati nga kung law ay agi mo sala... pero kung nami agi mo bskan sala sabat mo sakto... kag mag check siya sang plotting materials wala criteria. #Plottingislyf #BSMTtoArchitecture

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Mdpn. Polaris @DiTananAram

“Polaris kamo kag!” te ano kung Polaris dapat kabalo na sang tanan? Dapat gamay lang nga discussion kay kuno Polaris? Tani discuss man maayo kay di man tanan maka gets dasig. Kataas sang standard niyo sa Polaris pero wla niyo ginataas ang QUALITY sang pagtudlo niyo! #FallenPolaris #SanaAllFastLearner

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Green Hater @SwimmingIsLyf

Daw nahuya si Greta Thunberg kay naperdi na sya sang taga Arevalo in terms of being an environmentalist. May tagline kita na “Live Green, Think Green.” Kita niyo ang pool? Green na green, teh ang ginbayad namon diin na? #Environmentalist

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Night Owl @3_AM_Challenge

Sa teacher nga mahatag exam tapos mahatag siya sang ppt kaagahon na before exam... tapos hambal ya makwa lang kami sa internet nd kami mag rely sa iya... te ang internet does not have any control of information... wala kami kabalo dn kami dapat malimit lng. #Weneedsleep

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Internet Geek @copy_paste

Tani maghatag nalang sang isa ka source ang mga instructors kun mag paubra powerpoint hay kung kami magubra galalab-ot tag nobenta pero daw di man gawa mapuslan kay ang gna kuhaan sang quiz kag exam iya man ka instructors. Way man gawa bi may gapamati kung mag report, anu ni uyangay tiempo? #90SlidesNOproblem

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Tweets Assessment Dude @Boy_Portal

Suggest ko tani nga kung puwede ang results ka mga assessments halin sa AAO OďŹƒce ibutang dun lang sa portal para bala indi na magpilahay kag magbalik balik sa school para lang di. #NOtoPila #SaveTime

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Thumbs Up @MAMOWEH_PH

Di man 100% name ang MOW pero satisfactory man ah. Congrats SEC. #MOWLover

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GiqilsiAko @HotGuy ng Janbe

Pwede himua niyo man aircon ang PR room kay kun mag klase kami especially kun hapon daw engine room nay a sa sobra ka gin-ot! #Road2BSMarE

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The Calligrapher @Artist_Be_Like

Need gid ya dapat I check ang notebook kag ang basehan sa pag check panami nami agi kag padako dako na lang gd sang penmanship? Hay panu ni bi kung daw doctor akon penmanship? 10/50 lang eh nu? #PenmanshipAngPuhunan

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Mr. KnowItAll @YouDonoteIsMyPayment

Tni magpa tarpaulin man ang Registrar sang tanan nga gnakadtuan sang kwarta namon para makita sang tanan. Ang other fees I specify kag tani maging transparent man kung pila ang nagasto sa kada tuig kag kung diin ginahaplak ang mga subra. #Tuition__lang_ang_nagmamahal

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Readerist @Matutom_Na_Bata

Sa instructor da nga basa nga basa lang sa powerpoint niya nga daw wla man sense gis-a. discuss man gamay sir ah. Kabalo man kmi magbasa guro. #ReaderKami

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Lacsonian lumahok sa NSD ‘19 ? Mdpn. Julius Caesar P. Alfaras

PAGTUTULUNGAN. Pagkakaisa ng Grade 11-Bow sa kanilang gawain sa ginanap na Values Clarification Program. Larawan mula sa SAS

IPLEDGE sentro ng Values Clarification Program ? Mdpn. Loween John H. Seloterio Upang mas mapatatag ang core values ng mga Lacsonians, nagsagawa ng Vakues Clarification Program ang unibersidad na sumentro sa core values ng institusyon.

Sinukat ng nasabing pagtitipon kung alin sa pitong core values na IPLEDGE (Integrity, Perseverance, Loyalty, Excellence, Discipline, Godliness at Equality) ang isinasabuhay ng mga estudyante na ginanap sa JBL Hall,

Septyembre 9-10.

Pinangunahan ang aktibidad ng Student Affairs and Services (SAS) sa pamumuno ni Gng. Rohena Z. Miranda, SAS Head.

Naging pangunahing pandangal sina 2/M Kent Anthony Borja at C/M John Melchor Mabilog na nagbigay inspirasyon sa mga bagong estudyante ng unibersidad na kinabibilangan ng Grade 11 at BSMT-1 Tampok sa pagtitipon ang mga aktibidad na nagpalago sa magandang ugali ng mga mag-aaral na maari magamit sa propesyong tatahakin.

Naki-isa sina Mdpn. Christian Than-Ivan Guzman at Mdpn. Jose Rian Mardoquio na pawang mga mag-aaral ng John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) sa isinagawang National Seafarer’s Day 2019 sa AMOSUP, Cabildo St, Intramiros, Manila nitong Setyembre 26-29.

Ipinamalas ng mga mag-aaral ng Jblfmu-A ang kanilang talento sa mga patimpalak tulad ng Oratical Contest On the Spot Art Making Contest alinsabay sa 24 na mga partisipante mula sa ibat ibang paaralan at maritime university sa buong Pilipinas.

“Given an opportunity to compete and represent Jblfmu-A in the national competition is an honor and priviledge. (Ang mabigyan ng pagkakataong makilahok at irepresenta ang Jblfmu-A sa nasyunal na kompetisiyon ay isang karangalan at pribilehiyo.),” ayon kay Mdpn. Guzman.

Dumalo rin sa nasabing patimpalak sina Mrs. Mary Mae Kim P. Esmaya, gurong tagapagsanay ni Mdpn. Guzman sa Oratical Contest at Mr. Charles Von Alava, Gurong tagapagsanay ni Mdpn. Mardoquio sa On the spot Art Making contest.

“Apart from winning, being able to deliver and share my passion towards public speaking is the essence of victory. (Maliban sa pagkapanalo, ang pamamahagi at paghandog ko ng pagkahilig sa pagsasalita sa publiko ay isang tunay na tagumpay.),” dagdag pa ni Mdpn. Guzman.

Lacsonians pinamalas ang galing sa Reg’l Skills Olympics ? Mdpn. Loween John H. Seloterio Matagumpay na iniuwi ng mga estudyante ng Unibersidad ng John B. Lacson Foundation (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) ang mga medalya sa kakatapos na Regional Maritime Skills Olympics na ginanap sa St. Therese College, Tigbuan Campus, Septyembre 25.

Naging matagumpay si Marco Martin S. Dizon na nakamit ang ikalawang lugal sa Maritime Quiz Bee laban sa ibang Maritime Schools sa Iloilo.

Samantala ang ibang kalahok na sina Rj Deric C. Estaris sa Knot Tying, Harold Jaymark

B. Suria sa Colregs, John Paul D. Villa at Reith Renzou B. Valles kapwa sa Painting Stage, Zachary L. Agabe sa Bosun Chair at Christian Dave G. Colomer sa Splicing ay nagsiwagi rin. Lahat sila ay nakamit ang ikatlong gantimpala sa kanikanilang nilahukang kompetisyon.

Ang mga nasabing kalahok ay sumanay sa ilalim ng kanikanilang tagasanay na sina 2/M Isidro E. Estremadura, Ph.D., C/M Nelson S. Ebiota, Ph.D., 2/M Joselito P. Cordero, Dr. Corazon S. Navalasca at 2/M Abcede A. Bangalisan.

Ang nasabing kompetisyon ay kasabay ng selebrasyon ng National Seafarers Day na taon-taong dinadaos sa buong Pilipinas.

DANGAL. Mag-aaral ng Jbmlfu-Arevalo na taas noong tinanggap ang sertipiko. Larawan ni 2/M Isidro E. Estremadura

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schools and communities.

Each year, the organization holds a Search for the Outstanding PERAA Member in several categories namely: Administrative Head, Administrative Staff, Academic Head and Full-time Teacher.

PERAA is a private, non-profit organization and the first comprehensive retirement program in the country. It was formally organized on September 2, 1972 which believes that the retirement security of private school employees is the responsibility not only of the government, the institution, but also of leaders in the private education sector.

Jblfmu-A provides Peer Mentoring to Students ? Mdpn. Loween John H. Seloterio John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) offered Peer Mentoring to students with academic concerns.

Students who were referred to avail the mentoring programs were given activities to help their concerns in a specific subject.

Meanwhile, the mentors were composed of students and faculty of the university headed by Mrs. Mary Mae Jun P. Esmaya, BSMT Faculty.

Recently, it was shown in the study of Dr. Geneva M. Eler that mentoring program had a good impact in the academic success of mentees.

Mentoring office was located beside the Accounting Office for students who were needed this program.

KNOWLEDGE. A student mentor sharing his ideas. Photo by Peer Mentoring

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Gorantes, Bretaña among 10 Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines

COMMITMENT. Mdpn. Bretaña (left) and Mdpwn. Gorantes (right) shows their dedication by actively participating in the formation activity Photos by TOMSP

? Mdpn. Anthony Ken Bucasas Integrity. Passion. Assertiveness.

Dependability. Camaraderie.

Embodying these five values, Mdpn.

Ryan Anthony Bretaña and Mdpwn. Ma. Toiza Gorantes, both from Polaris 2A, were hailed as part of the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) 2019 during the 24th National Seafarers Day (NSD) held at Paco Arena, Manila, September 29.

They underwent the same screening process, including paper screening and

Infographic by Mdpn. Loween John Seloterio

Source: TOMSP

deliberation of documents, essay writing, theoretical examination, project proposal and lastly, two panel interviews.

Furthermore, the finalists participated in a formation program at Calatagan, Batangas from September 24 to 26. The activity includes values clarification, leadership development, team building, and advocacy campaign.

Moreover, the said awardees received a plaque, gift pack, and 15,000 pesos cash from Western Union, a review scholarship from St. Nicholas Review Center, and a gift pack from Speaker.

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OCTOBER 2019

Green Team spearheads Environmental Day 2019 ? Mdpn. John Rovic T. Lopez In raising environmental awareness and in showing how imperative it is to be disciplined, the Green Team Organization

conducted a clean-up along the coastal areas of Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City last October 9.

The said activity is a part of their Environmental Day 2019 with the theme “Safe Environment For A Livable Tomorrow”. The

ONE FOR NATURE. The Green Team Organization members actively participates in the clean-up activity. Photo by Green Team

Green Team was also joined by the different sections of both the Senior High School and BSMT Departments along with other student club organizations.

The Green Team, being the only environmental club organization in the University emphasized that they have a greater influence to other students when it comes to any environmental issue.

“By doing this coastal clean-up, we are not just cleaning the bay area, but also inculcating to the minds of every youth that by simple acts of discipline, we are doing a huge favor for our future,” said Mdpn. Herrol Gicole, the President of the Green Team.

The youth as the main target and beneficiary of the activity also showed an eager involvement.

“This only means that youths nowadays are in great importance in saving and invigorating our planet Earth which is now at risk of falling,” Gicole added.

The Green Team also wanted to exercise Discipline and Environmental Protection as parts of the Lacsonian Core Values and QHSE Policy.

Arevalo holds its yearly CSD ? Mdpn. Bryan L. Holzknecht As part of its tradition, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) conducted their Initiation Rites and Community Service Day (CSD) last August 2.

Moreover, this yearly activity is not only intended for making new trueblooded Lacsonians but as well as to give service to the nearby coastal Barangay through a clean-up drive.

“It was truly a refreshing experience for me because I thought that the initiation day’s purpose was only to welcome us new students but helping the community made me realize what a true-blooded Lacsonian should be,” said Ms. Jannah Pidoy, Grade 11-Bulkhead.

In addition, it was joined by the Jblfmu-A faculty, staff and students with the purpose of strengthening the bond between the newly initiated students, helping the environment and also give back to the community they belong to.

SHARING LIFE. Volunteers and students working together to achieve their common goal of saving the lives of others who are in need. Photos by Mdpn. Jayland E. Singuillo

Jblfmu-A conducts bloodletting activity ? Mdpn. Anthony Ken J. Bucasas John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) in partnership with Western Visayas Medical Center Blood Bank initiated a bloodletting activity held at JBL Hall, July 23.

The said activity was spearheaded by the university clinic headed by Dr. Cynthia Baleña, University Doctor and Jblfmu-A Red Cross Youth (RCY) supervised by their adviser Mr. Jeffrey Lacson.

Almost 100 students and school’s faculty

and staff donated their blood for a cause.

“We donate blood to save lives. In case of emergency we can give blood for those who are in need”, Dr. Baleña stressed as she facilitated the bloodletting.

She also added that this annual activity proves the willingness of Lacsonians to help the community by sharing what they have.

The purpose of this event is to have an easy access of blood for the Jblfmu-A community and is expected also to provide for fellow Ilonggos.

This year’s theme was “Give Blood Save Lives, You can make a difference.”

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Research Dept’ publishes Journal, Research Bulletin ? Mdpn. Loween John H. Seloterio

BUILDING NEW IDEAS. Participants in the training were being motivated by Capt. Evidente to serve their purpose as researchers. Photo by Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas

Jblfmu-A conducts Maritime Research Training ? Mdpn. Jashem A. Bardies Maritime instructors of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) joined in the Maritime Research Training held at the JBL Hall last June 27.

Discussions on Researchable Topics in Maritime Research were made by Capt. Luis G. Evidente, Jblfmu Executive Assistance to the CEO Internal Affairs.

Likewise, Melchor M. Magramo, Ed.

D., Jblfmu Research and Extension Director provided a two-day lectures on maritime research.

In addition, the Research Department of the university spearheaded the activity headed by Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas.

Furthermore, the event also includes presentation and critiquing of the research titles and research proposals.

Moreover, this activity contributed to the empowerment of faculty, staff and students as part of honing the research culture of the university.

The Research Department of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) published its new volume of Student Research Journal and Research Bulletin.

The said journal and bulletin will help the students bring on new ideas, and improve the quality of education and training as emphasized by Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, Head of Research Department of the University.

“The new published student research journal and research bulletin will generate more knowledge and numerous innovations that can enhance the maritime education and training among seafarers,” said Dr. Sarinas.

Moreover, the content of the Student Research Journal includes the researches of the students in the university.

On the other hand, various news and activities which are related to the research department of the school were written in the Research Bulletin.

“May this spread light and inspire everyone to do more innovation,” Dr. Sarinas added.

Faculty Research Colloquium presents new Researches ? Mdpn. Jashem A. Bardies To further expand ideas on research, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. (Jblfmu-A) initiated the Faculty Research Colloquium and Utilization Workshop at the JBL Hall on July 19.

This event is a culmination of research activities spearheaded by the Research Department which also aims to showcase research presentation for trainings and other activities in research.

In connection, there were 10 researches utilized for school year 2019-2020 and presented during the colloquium.

Selected Department Heads of Jblfmu-A attended the events.

TOUGH CHOICE. The jury listens attentively during the event.

Photo by Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas

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Perseverance: Proving the Improbable ? Mdpwn. Franzesca Mari B. Bautista “As a woman I was courted, insulted and underestimated; but I stood my ground,” says the woman.

The gymnasium was full of graduating students impatient to go home. They were restless. They wanted the speech to finish; it was a waste of their time.

However, it was not merely a speech.

It was the crying woman’s testimony—her voyage to four bars.

Capt. Angie Mae Cagud was raised in a poor family. Nevertheless, their social standing did not hinder her from wanting to attain her dreams. She believed that studying hard could get them out of the poverty line.

Angie wanted to be a nurse at first but was not able to do so due to financial constraints. Knowing that the then John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (JBLCF) offers scholarships, her father’s friend recommended that she pursue seafaring.

In spite of this fact, her scholarship was not enough to cover her miscellaneous and other school fees. Angie had to become a student aide, work during summers for extra income, and live through college with eating only two meals a day.

Despite the struggles she encountered, Angie was fortunate enough to become the Editor-in-chief of the Navigator. This position provided her with a full scholarship.

Her graduation was supposed to be a happy event. She was qualified as a placement

Infographic by Mdpn. Mark Joseph D. Alovera

cadet, and was merely waiting to embark for apprenticeship.

However, the same company that gave her hope was not able to fulfill their promise.

So, Angie found herself in uniform, walking for kilometers and looking for a company all over Manila. Difficult as it may be, she walked by her faith believing that she was on the right path.

Lo and behold, after weeks of hard work, Philippine Transmarine Carrier-Transocean Shipmanagement (PTC-TOS) took her in for a cadetship program. At 21, being the first and only female in the said program, she finally sailed as a cadet in Maersk Launceston.

Her life at sea was not smooth-sailing.

Angie was seen as a female, not as a coworker. Even with three bars, she still had to re-affirm her authority merely because she was a woman.

Nonetheless, this encouraged her to pursue her goals more, the same way poverty did before. Angie used these as cornerstones for she knew that one day, these difficulties will testify her in front of many aspiring seafarers.

The gymnasium was full of graduating students eager to learn. They were restless.

They wanted to be worthy of those four bars; it was the reason why they were there.

“Love your work and do the best you can. Your gender will never define who you are,” says the Master Mariner.

Afterall, it was not merely a speech. It was Capt. Angie Mae Cagud’s testimony— a woman who proved the improbable.

Source: Shipboard Training Office (Jblfmu-A)

DESTINY. Capt. Cagud during her watch duty in the bridge. Photo by Capt. Angie Mae Cagud

Turija represents Jblfmu-A in Japan ? Mdpn. John Rovic T. Lopez Second Officer Aldin Turija, faculty of John B. Lacson Founation Maritime University (Arevalo) - Inc. (Jblfmu-A) attended the 45-day Advanced Maritime Instructor’s Training (MIT) held in Marine Technical College (MTC), Ashiya-shi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan last August-October 2019.

Along with other trainees, Turija was recommended by Jblfmu-A and chosen by the Government of Japan to be part of the experience.

“We facilitated group discussions to cadets onboard the ship, observed officers and cadet activities. I was also personally grateful to share information about Jblfmu and was able to show to Japanese students on how I deliver classes,” Turija stated.

Turija also shared that one part of their training included familiarizing school facilities and receiving lectures and workshops from professors. He had also given the chance to visit one of the training ships owned by the Japanese Government.

The said training was sponsored by Seafarers Employment Center of Japan (SECOJ) and Japan Maritime Education and Training for Seafarers (JMETS) under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for the purpose of producing more globally-competitive Maritime Instructors.

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Where’s the Future of PH Sports? ? Mdpn. Anthony Ken J. Bucasas The Philippines has a basketball court in every street. Indeed, Filipinos really admire the hoops and basketball games that is profound mainly during national tournaments.

But despite the fact that Juan dela Cruz love basketball and volleyball so much, which is the most common and famous among all other sports in the country, it is also important to consider exploring other kinds of sport that the Filipinos could surely excel even in international events.

We often forgot that there are indeed Filipinos who excel in other sports event.

These are the kinds that are being neglected until somebody triumphs.

Back in 2016 during the Summer Olympics held at Rio de Janeiro, Hidilyn Diaz proudly lifted the name of the Philippines on greater heights as she won a silver medal in Weightlifting. Recently, Carlos Yulo jumped his way to success after securing a gold in the

World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2019 and Ernest John Obiena set a new record for the Philippines after bagging gold in Universiade pole vault.

Diaz, Yulo and Obiena were just the few of the many athletes that brought honor to our country. They were the proof that Filipinos could indeed excel in such fields despite the stigma that affects the taste of the younger generation towards choosing a certain kind of sport for them to excel.

There is no problem on Filipinos giving more priority to basketball and volleyball as a field of sport to engage in. The problem is the lack of interests of Filipinos in other sports events due to budget restrictions, the deficient support of the Philippine Government to the athletes, and the corruption that exists within the system.

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from lack of budget which makes them beg for their uniforms and even neglect having a proper diet.

Moreover, this also cause the lack of interest of the younger generation to join in these underrated fields. The absence of the support from the Government creates a situation where the Filipinos would realize that they cannot afford to join what they want. Thus, they lose their potential of becoming successful with their dreams. Training facilities are not available and the athletes lack vision because of not being mentally healthy due to lack of nutrition.

Corruption is really a sickness that the government cannot cure. For years, it exists even in the system of the Philippine Sports Commission. As we enjoy the fruit of success of those athletes who really worked hard and struggles along their way to get a medal, the government should be ashamed of their impure practices.

The Philippines should not only have a basketball court in every street. Indeed, it is not impossible for Filipinos to admire other sports events.

It will always be fact that Juan dela Cruz will not only love basketball and volleyball.

With proper supervision and great support from the government and the whole country, Filipinos will surely explore other kinds of sport and become victorious even in international events.

Dolphins defend their title in ISAA

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. With hardwork and dedication, Jblmfu Dophins secure the top spot through unity and proper application of their trainings. Photo by Mdpn Charles Ivon J. Sealquil

? Mdpn. Anjo D. Tuboc Back-to-back champions.

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Jblfmu) Secondary Volleyball

Team Dolphins banked on their strong spikes and unwavering dedication to triumph over and defend their title against the Pototan Integrated Academy, 21-25, 25-23, 25-17, 19-25, 15-12 in the Iloilo Sports Athletic Association (ISAA) Secondary Volleyball

Boys Championship held at Ateneo De Iloilo, October 12.

The Integrated Academy showcased a strong start displaying solid offense by hitting their spikes and strong service to take the first set, 25-21.

At the start of the second set, the Dolphins and Integrated Academy exchanged hits and points but the Dolphins took control and scored emphatic kills to secure the second set, 25-23. Moreover, the Dolphins carried the momentum together with their fighting spirit until the third set to extend their lead, 25-17.

However, the Integrated Academy bounced back by tightening their defense and limit the attacks of the Dolphins to tie the game, 25-19, and force a fifth set.

In the last set, the Dolphins didn’t waste time and gave the ball to the strong spikers to force their way out and close the game, 15-12.

“First, I am thankful for my team for showing their dedication and strive to defend their title and became champions once again, and most of all to God for guiding us throughout the game,” stated Mr. Robmar Buensuceso, coach of the Dolphins.

VERSATILITY: Lacsonians will always uphold the values of the institution even in the field of sports by being an athlete that commits for excellence and sucess. Photos by Mdpn. Jayland E. Singuillo and Maritime Lenses

Kingdom of Gondor dominates MOW 2019 ? Mdpn. Anjo D. Tuboc With great teamwork and strong determination, the Kingdom of Gondor conquered the battlefield during the Mission Objective Week (MOW) last September 16-20.

Gondor proved that they are the greatest realm of men gaining a total of 360 points by ruling other kingdoms in the different

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categories during the week-long competition.

Battling toe to toe is the Kingdom of Rohan, dominating the swimming events and accumulating 349 points and nearly overtaking the champion.

On the other hand, the Kingdom of Isengard dictated the pace in the basketball event to clinch the third place and obtain a total of 334 points.

“MOW serves as an avenue for Lacsonians to engage themselves in different events that

Dolphins defend their title in ISAA John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Jblfmu) High School Volleyball Team bring off their back to back championship

could not only enhance their talents and skills but most importantly to inculcate to them the spirit of camaraderie and unity, as well as the essence of our core values, the I-PLEDGE.”, stated by Midshipman Christian Than-Ivan Guzman, Student Executive Council President.

Moreover, the different kingdoms battled fairly and enjoyed the competition despite the cancellations of some events because of bad weather.

“Despite the inclement weather condition, MOW 2019 still served its purpose due to systematic adjustments of having Plan A and Plan B, as well as the proper designation of tasks for every officer to work with and lastly, the collaboration with faculty and staff and honorary students made it more possible to make MOW 2019 a successful one.”, Mdpn.

Guzman ended.