Mariners System bids farewell to a pillar and leader of the institution

CThe Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) of Canaman, Camarines Sur & Legazpi City, Albay, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges (MPC) of Naga City and other allied institutions under the umbrella of the Mariners System grieve the loss of a passionate leader, its former President and Chief Executive Officer, Commodore Dante Lazaro Jimenez, PCGA. He died on January 29, 2021 because of aortic aneurysm.

National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) of Tacloban City extends help to Mariners personnel ravaged by Typhoon Rolly, other calamities

Canaman, Camarines Sur – The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) of Tacloban City initiated a donation drive to help the victims of Super-typhoon Rolly, particularly the students, faculty and staff of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur, Legaspi City and the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges (MPC) in Naga City.

Typhoons strike Bicolandia; Institution initiates relief operation

Canaman, Camarines Sur - Three consecutive strong typhoons battered the Bicol Region within a period of seventeen (17) days starting the last week of October and up to the second week of November this year, bringing damage to houses, school buildings, private and government infrastructures and loss of lives to some who were caught by the onslaught of the storms.

MPCF-Cam Sur exults with the granting of Level 1 Accreditation by PACUCOA

The academic community of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman Camarines Sur is honored with the granting of Level 1 accreditation by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).

Classes start with a bang under the ‘New Normal’

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur started the Academic Year 2020-2021 on September 7, 2020, with a bang but under a different aura as the ‘new normal’ takes center-stage while safety health protocols are observed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mariners community misses the color, sights and sounds of this year’s Penafrancia Festival honoring the Lady of Penafrancia

The Mariners academic community finds it unusual that the traditional activities connected with the celebration of the annual Penafrancia Festival in which the school usually participates, have been cancelled for this year due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic affecting the country and the world.

On-line lectures, interviews, drive school to adopt to new system as COVID-19 flexes its fury

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur is determined to adjust to the call of the times as the Corona Virus pandemic lingers, disrupting what used to be an established education system smoothly serving the youth of Bicolandia in molding them to become elite Seafarers of the international and domestic maritime industry.

MPCF-Cam Sur invites learners to explore academic programs under the ‘new normal’

Canaman, Camarines Sur – The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman this province launched an invitation to learners to discover the school’s offerings for Senior High School and for those entering College level this forthcoming academic year 2020-2021.

College virtual recognition ceremony sets tone for ‘New Normal’ in the education system

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur held its first college Virtual Recognition Ceremony on July 13, 2020, which gave awards to student achievers for the second semester of Academic Year 2020-2021.

School considers ‘Webinars’ as tool to prepare academic personnel for school opening

In order to be better prepared for the opening of classes under the ‘New Normal’ in which the education system is adjusting to the call of the times while the Corona Virus pandemic rages, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur supports attendance of academic personnel to ‘Webinars’ in coping with the requirements set by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).

MPCF-Camarines Sur celebrates Day of the Seafarer; adopts the theme, ‘Seafarers are Key Workers’

Canaman, Camarines Sur – The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman this province, celebrated in simple commemoration the International Day of the Seafarer on June 25, 2020, adopting the global theme for the event, ‘Seafarers are Key Workers’.

Mariners System remembers 96th birth anniversary of Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus

The Mariners System, consisting of the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarine Sur & Legazpi City, Albay, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges (MPC) in Naga City and other allied institutions remembered the 96th birth anniversary of the late ‘Matriarch’ of the Institution which centered on prayer offerings and Holy Mass initiated by the academic community at a time when the country and the world are facing the challenge brought by the Corona Virus pandemic.

On-line enrollment for College and Senior High School reels as the ‘New Normal’ engulfs the education system

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur has adjusted to the call of the times towards the ‘New Normal’ with the implementation of the on-line enrollment system as the COVID-19 pandemic rages.

School President makes natal day a working event

The President of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur, Dr. Marilissa Jimenez Ampuan made the eve (May 18) and her natal day (May 19) as working occasions as she leads the academic community in facing the challenges brought about by the Corona Virus pandemic affecting the education sector of the country and the world.

School reveals adjustment in enrollment procedure as GCQ-COVID pandemic condition prevails

Canaman, Camarines Sur – The declaration that Bicol Region is being placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) by the national government prompted the Guidance Office and Student Affairs Services (SAS) Departments, thru the office of the VP for External and Student Affairs of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this province, to bare the details of the school’s adjusted enrollment process while the country faces the health crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Remote Learning System sees implementation as COVID-19 pandemic brings havoc to academic endeavors

Canaman, Camarines Sur – The Academic Department of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this province, thru Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Edgar Despi, unveiled the implementation of Flexible Learning System for students as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rattle the country and the world with the health crisis it brings.

Online Enrollment in Mariners Canaman!

(Detailed instruction to follow)

Attention Marineros and Marineras (College)

Please be advised of the announcement from Academics Office in relation to ending of the 2nd semester.

PROVIDING FOR LOCALIZED GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE IN NAGA CITY

© City Hall of Naga

Founder’s 98^th birth anniversary reminds academic community to be inspired with legacy of resiliency

"I am not afraid of storms for I know how to sail my ship" - Commodore Jaime Chavez Jimenez Sr.

The Founder of the Mariners schools, Commodore Jaime Chavez Jimenez, PCGA is best remembered on his 98th birth anniversary with this famous line which he carried and believed when he started the operation of Mariners System, composed of the three Mariners schools in the Bicol Region and allied establishments.

Institution moves for safety & good health as General Community Quarantine (GCQ) takes effect in Bicol in fight versus COVID-19

Canaman, Camarines Sur – The administration of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this province, thru President Dr. Marilissa Jimenez Ampuan announced the priority moves of the school effective May 1, 2020, as government implements anew, the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) from the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) status for Bicol Region, as measures to contain the spread of the dreaded Corona Virus Disease are put in place.

FOUNDER'S DAY 98^TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

"I am not afraid of storms for I know how to sail my ship"
- Commodore Jaime Chavez Jimenez Sr. 1924-1992
Founder, Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges/Foundation

School President opens ECQ academic activity-guidelines as the fight to end the Corona Virus pandemic blisters

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPC) in Canaman, Camarines Sur, thru President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Marilissa Jimenez Ampuan released the activity-guidelines for the faculty, staff and students to observe, while the period for the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is extended.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)

April 13, 2020

MPCF-Cam Sur joins fight against Corona Virus Disease

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur links with the nation and the world in the fight to stop the spread of the Corona Virus pandemic.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

ALL MPCF CANAMAN STAFF, FACULTY, PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS

Extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)

April 7, 2020

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

ALL MPCF CANAMAN STAFF, FACULTY, PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS

Suspension of Classes and Office Work, and Supplemental Guidelines for the Prevention, Control and Mitigation of the Spread of the Corona Virus Disease ( COVID-19) in MPCF-Canaman Campus

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Graduates of BSCA and Maritime courses attain board exam passing percentage above the national average in the past five years

Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration (BSCA) and Maritime courses of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur have shown consistent and impressive performance which registered a record that is above the national board examination passing average given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the past five years.

Career Guidance team intensifies awareness campaign for Senior High School students on Seafaring and other professions

The Career Guidance team of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur joined the symposia, upon invitation by different Senior High School institutions in several municipalities in the Province of Camarines Sur. The events afforded the school to present maritime academic offerings and what await those who finish maritime baccalaureate degrees while they work as ship officers in international sea-going vessels and other career opportunities.

Certificating body awards ‘Welcome Plaque’ as Newly Accredited Institution/Programs of PACUCOA, Inc.

The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), Inc. has awarded the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur the ‘Welcome Plaque’ as Newly Accredited Institution/Programs of PACUCOA, Inc.

Japanese shipping firm returns to lure more maritime cadets to join its ranks

Representatives of the Japanese shipping company, Misuga Management Services, Inc. returned to the campus of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur to invite more of the school’s Maritime cadets to join their ranks.

Mariners school inks memo-ag with Tabang Bikol Movement in joint community endeavors

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur forged a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on January 10, 2020 with Tabang Bikol Movement (TBM), a non-stock, non-profit organization composed of volunteers, in the conduct of joint activities in pursuit of advocacies designed to benefit the surrounding communities.

Career Guidance team visits Libmanan town; presents prospects for Senior High School students

Libmanan, Camarines Sur – The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this province, sent its Career Guidance mission group to Malansad Nuevo Barangay High School in Libmanan town to present the school’s academic programs to Senior High School students who expressed their curiosity, especially in the Maritime baccalaureate and other related courses which would allow graduates to work in international sea-going vessels.

Christmas Post Script: merriment upholds academic community’s spirit of the yuletide season

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur highlighted the celebration of the Yuletide Season with a meaningful Christmas Party, anchored on the theme which is reflective of the institution’s aspirations. It was held on December 14, 2019 at the Convention Center of Avenue Plaza Hotel in Naga City.

Shipping company lures Culinary Arts students to join international sea-going vessels

Representatives of Veritas Maritime Corporation (VMC), an international shipping company enticed Cruise Ship Management learners of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Camarines Sur and Hospitality Management students from Mariners Polytechnic Colleges in Naga City who have manifested interest in the field of Culinary Arts, to take the qualifying examination made available at the Canaman campus.

Intrams 2019: Six teams battle for supremacy at the Dolphin Games’ clash of warriors

The 2019 intramurals dubbed as ‘Dolphin Games’ rolled at the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur from November 6 to 8, 2019. It was a three-day hotly-contested, fun-filled event to be remembered, not only by the students but by the members of the faculty and staff, more so that the school personnel participated in the various games played.

School joins fire and earthquake drill; simulation exercises prepare academic community for any eventuality

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur in coordination with the Local Government Unit, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFD) and the Philippine National Police of Canaman, Camarines Sur, Philipppine Coast Guard Auxiliary, Red Cross and other campus organizations, jointly staged a simulated Fire and Earthquake drill.

Victory party seals ‘Over-All Championship’ feat at the Regional Military Parade Competition

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur and Mariners Polytechnic Colleges (MPC) in Naga City hosted a Hawaiian inspired motif ‘Victory Party’ for the members of the schools’ units that participated in the Regional Military Parade Competition during the recent Peñafrancia Festival celebration in the City of Naga.

Corps of Midshipmen honor mentors on Teachers’ Day

The ‘Corps of Midshipmen’, the student government organization of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) Camarines Sur initiated a simple but meaningful activity honoring the academic instructors of the institution. The event coincided with the celebration of World Teachers’ Day on October 4, 2019.

Festival’s military parade contest awards Over-All Championship, Most Disciplined honor to Mariners schools

The joint group which represented the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) Camarines Sur and Mariners Polytechnic Colleges (MPC) in Naga City has captured the ‘Over-All Championship’ and the coveted ‘Most Disciplined’ award for the 902nd Coast Guard Auxiliary-Officer Training Corps (CGA-OTC) unit in the Regional Military Street Parade competition held on September 13, 2019. This event is one of the most colorful highlights of the Peñafrancia Festival celebration.

Maritime cadets, school personnel join Traslacion Procession to honor Patroness of Bicolandia

Naga City - Maritime cadets and personnel of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur joined the traditional Traslacion Procession (the transfer of the images of Our Lady of Penafrancia and Divino Rostro) from the Old Shrine to the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral on September 13, 2019. This signals the start of other big religious activities in the Penafrancia Festival celebration which honors Our Lady of Penafancia, the Patroness of the Bicol Region.

Senior High School makes alive the celebration of ‘Buwan ng Wika’

The Senior High School Department of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur participated in the month-long celebration in August of ‘Buwan ng Wika’, with activities aligned with the theme ‘Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino’.

Patroness of Bicolandia, Divino Rostro visit MPCF-Cam Sur; school braces for start of Penafrancia Festival

Canaman, Camarines Sur - The image of Our Lady of Penafrancia, Patroness of Bicolandia came to the school campus of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation this province, in her traditional ‘Pagsungko Ni Ina’ or ‘Visit of Our Mother’ event which is usually done two weeks before the Penafrancia Festival.

School credits quest for academic excellence, linkages with partners & pro-student policies in recent Marine Engineering feat

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur was among the Higher Maritime Education Institutions (HMEI) in the Philippines recently given the recognition to belong to the Top 5 schools offering Bachelor of Science in Marine Enginering (BSMarE) baccalaureate degree course.

Parents’ Assembly highlights details of school and students’ concerns for successful academic performance

Canaman, Camarines Sur – The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this province, initiated the Parents’ Assembly on July 27, 2019 which gathered the parents, guardians and students to a face-to-face encounter with school officials

Institution welcomes enrollees as school year opens; lifts students to go for academic excellence

Canaman, Camarines Sur – The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this province formally started the first semester of academic year 2019-2020 on the 8th of July this year, highlighting the challenge for every student to be one in the crusade towards academic excellence.

School personnel unwind with nature in summer at Hibiscus mountain resort

Ocampo, Camarines Sur – The school officials, faculty and staff of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this province temporarily left their campus desks and activities for a much needed relaxation and unwinding at the Hibiscus mountain resort, up at an elevation which is almost halfway the height of Mount Isarog in Ocampo town.

Midshipmen Narvadez, Cortero lead 2019 graduates; DEEPSAI’s Managing Trustee is Commencement Speaker

Canaman, Camarines Sur – Two graduates of Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) course led the 2019 batch at the 35th Commencement Exercises of the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF), this province. Finishing their BSMarE degree as Cum Laude are Midshipmen Sherwin Narvadez and Therence Michael Cortero.

Fire and earthquake drill rolls; academic community prepares for the unexpected

Canaman, Camarines Sur – The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this province, immersed its students and personnel in a simulated fire and earthquake drill which brought awareness on the basic things to remember in the event that similar catastrophes would strike in the most unexpected time while inside the campus.

Mariners-Cam Sur celebrates Foundation Anniversary with spectacle; commits to serve and innovate

Canaman, Camarines Sur – Colorful activities enveloped the air at the school campus as the institution celebrated its 35th Foundation Anniversary on March 3 & 4, 2019, marked with events truly fitting for the occasion with a theme which centers on the school’s commitment to serve and innovate.

School hurdles preliminary accreditation process; moves-on to next level

Metro Manila – The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) confirmed that the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Camarines Sur passed the preliminary process and has qualified to be in the ‘candidate status’ level in its application for accreditation. This was learned from Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Edgar Despi and Engr. Armelfa M. Olea, the school’s Director for Accreditation and as confirmed by MPCF President Dr. Marilissa J. Ampuan.

Flood, landslide-stricken communities receive relief goods from MPCF, other groups

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur thru the school’s Research, Development and Extension Office (RDEO) and Tabang Bikol Movement (TBM), in cooperation with other groups continued (weeks after the storm), to lead the gathering and distribution of relief goods to flood-stricken barangays in Rinconada, Minalabac and Libmanan areas, all in the province of Camarines Sur.

Career Guidance team visits Blessed Name of Mary Learning School

Pili, Camarines Sur – The Career Guidance team of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur visited the Blessed Name of Mary Learning School (BNMLS), in one of its out-of-town missions with the aim of creating awareness among students on what the Mariners school is all about and what it has to offer should they decide to pursue college studies in this institution.