VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3 [SEPTEMBER 2015] Published by the Marketing Department MFI Foundation Inc. Ortigas Ave., Pasig
MFI celebrates Scholars’ Day The outstanding scholars from the Industrial Technician Program and Farm Business Institute embodied the year’s theme of “Aggressive in Pursuing Success”, and were recognized and awarded for their hard work and efforts from the previous school year during MFI’s 33rd Scholars’ Day Rites, held last July 15 at the MFI Gymnasium. Simultaneously, freshmen scholars from the ITP were also introduced to and received by the Board of Trustees—represented by MFI’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Engr. Antonio M. Kosca, Jr.—an
annual ceremonial rite for the incoming scholars of MFI. Engr. Kosca also formally opened the ceremony and introduced this year’s keynote speaker, Inquirer Group’s Director for Mobile, Javier Vicente “JV” Rufino. The ‘Scholar of the Year’—which is the
highest recognition awarded to a student —was given to 3rd year Electrical Technology scholar, Isabelo L. Pareña, after demonstrating the MFI core values of social responsibility and excellence through his involvement, initiative and leadership in various organizations in and outside MFI, including
New scholars welcomed to new school year Last June 15, freshmen scholars were welcomed to MFI as the new school year commences. Only 36 percent, or a total of 278 out of the 770 applicants, made it through the rigorous screening process of MFI composed of exams, interviews, and the S.T.O.P. (Summer Training Orientation Program)—the latter being the final, most crucial exam students needed to successfully complete
being the Secretary of the Council of the Presidents, President of the English Circle, and a member and teacher of the Sunday school at San Juan Wesleyan Church among others. The celebration also recognized the benefactors and industry partners for the school year.
to qualify for the Industrial Technician Program (ITP). Engr. Antonio M. Kosca, Jr., the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of MFI, formally welcomed all the scholars on its first day of classes and reminded them of their “duty to study hard” as students, but also how it is equally important “to have fun” at the same time. Staff and teachers were also introduced to the students during the assembly.
Scholars succeed at Skills Comp Antonette H. Fidelson (Electronics), Nicko Jay M. Garin (Electrical Installation Maintenance), Ivan G. Aguilar (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Tristan Joseph L. Amargo (IT Network System Administration), Kim D. Mendoza (Information Network Cabling); the duos of Arianne S. Liwag and Dan Kervin L. Del Mundo (Industrial Automation), and Ysa Llana S. Miranda and Gio Enrick A. Garcia (Mechatronics), all took the gold in their respective trade industries at the NCR Skills Competition that concluded last August 27. Erlyn Joy Labis (Web Design) and Xyrus Maccah P. Pangyarihan (IT Software Solution for Business) also won the silver and bronze respectively. The participants were the winners of the PaMaMariSan District Skills Competition held last July 8 to 11. The gold medalists will proceed to compete in the Philippine National Skills Competition later this year, and ultimately in the ASEAN Skills Competition to be held next year.
MFI restructures; revitalizes Vision An organization or company’s vision statement defines the optimal desired future state of what it wants to achieve over time and provides guidance and inspiration to achieving these. So in concurrence to the new structure of MFI implemented officially last July 1, the Board decided to revise MFI’s vision statement as follows: “We are a private self-sustaining learning center recognized as the preferred leading provider of quality technical and agribusiness education serving as an effective agent of change, especially to the less-privileged, helping enterprises to grow, communities to prosper, and
TWSP participants graduate Last July 10, 192 trainees under the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) received their certificate at the MFI Assembly Hall. The graduates were from the following programs: Mechatronics Servicing NC II, Machining NC I, Web Development, Career Entry Course for Software Developers
for JAVA and ORACLE, Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II, and Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II. MFI Chairman and President, Dr. Jose S. Sandejas, and Executive VP and COO, Engr. Antonio M. Kosca,Jr., opened and
individuals to realize their career potentials.” Part of MFI’s restructuring is the integration of the industrial and agricultural institutes into one operating center—the Academic Affairs—consisting of departments such as the Education and Training Programs, Faculty and Student Affairs, and Branch Operations, which are all under a unified leadership team. This integration hopes to further transform the organization and open more opportunities for both customers and stakeholders. Non-academic departments are the Finance and Administration, Business Development and Marketing, and the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services. Appointments of new positions were applied following the reorganization, and new consultants were also welcomed, including Ms. Marjorie Mendenilla as interim consultant in-charge of the Academic Affairs, and Mr. Rene O. Pangilinan, whose expertise will help refine and guide MFI in this organizational transformation. closed the ceremony respectively. TESDA Deputy Director General, Irene Isaac, and PaMaMariSan District Director, Lourdes Villanueva were in attendance, the former being the ceremony’s Keynote Speaker.
BAP, scholars ‘Meet & Greet Afternoon’ The ‘Meet and Greet Afternoon’ held last July 23 was organized by MFI for its scholars and their parents to meet and learn about their benefactor—Berjaya Auto Philippines (BAP)—and vice versa. President and CEO of BAP, Steven Tan, stressed the importance and values of education to its scholars, saying how it “allows us to help others, ourselves, our economy, and the community”. He added, “this is the first important step into the next phase of your lives.” Freshman , John Lester Rico, on the other hand, reminds his fellow scholars, ”It’s our duty to choose the right path in order to succeed,” and thanked MFI and Mazda for the “bright future” given to them through the scholarship opportunity. BAP After-sales Director, Dave M. Macasadia; Communication and
Relationship Manager, Sherlyn Co; and Technical Training Specialist, Oliver Ramon Buan, were also present. Also in attendance were MFI EVP and COO, Engr. Antonio M. Kosca, Jr., and Education and Training Programs VP, Manolo Santos, who delivered the welcome and closing remarks respectively. Berjaya Auto Philippines-the exclusive distributor of the Mazda vehicles in the country--renewed its partnership with MFI, supporting 20 more incoming freshmen from the DTS course in Automotive and Motorcycle Technology. They are currently supporting a total of 40 scholars at MFI and has helped in the growth and development of the course. Mazda has also donated a number of car parts for the use of the students.
MFI partners with Siemens Phils. MFI has partnered with Siemens Philippines, a multi-national company and the leading provider of a wide range of electrical, electronics and automation products. Siemens VP and Country Division Lead, Enrico Z. Buergo, and MFI EVP and COO, Engr. Antonio M. Kosca, Jr., signed the memorandum of agreement between the two parties last June 25.
Photo (from top-bottom): Batch 4 Alumni (represented by Ms. Christina C. Formaran, Ms. Josephine F. Chua, Mr. Weson Chua and Mr. Eduardo Lendio) donated scientific calculators to 136 freshmen scholars, as well as monetary donation to the alumni association last July 22; Scholars receiving their allowance donated by the MFI-UAE (represented by Mr. Jun Baluyot) last July 23; MFI staff and students participating in the metro-wide earthquake drill last July 30.
“The training agreement is a significant step for both MFI and Siemens since we share the same aspiration of developing and upgrading the technical skills and know-how of its participants through quality training,” says MFI Instrumentation Department Supervisor Dennis Porlaje. Siemens will now be offering their training programs at MFI and will be handling various TIA, or Totally Integrated Automation, SIMATIC S7 courses.