MPCF News

MPCF CANAMAN JOINS BISCAST PRESIDENT’S DAY The Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman (Cam. Sur) Inc. joined BISCAST’s guests and stakeholders in celebrating the 53rd birthday of Dr. Alex H. Navarroza, its President on June 29, 2023 at the LRV Student Pavilion.  One of the events featured in this occasion was the “President’s Day: Heralding BISCAST Bayahihan Spirit” which highlighted the MOA/MOU Signing Ceremony with BISCAST partners in development. Understanding (MOU) with MPCF Canaman referred to as the “Project Proponent” and BISCAST as the “Partner HEI” is for the Research, Development and Extension (RDE) program titled, “Developing Social Enterprises for Economic [...]

ENROLLMENT IS NOW GOING-ON! Ahoy aspiring seafarers, the SHS Department is now accepting new students for school year 2023-2024. Be part of our voyage, be a marinero/marinera! Enroll now. For inquiries, pls contact 09565545766 or message our official FB page. https://www.facebook.com/MarinersCanamanSHS

The visiting executives of Maine Marine Philippines, Inc. led by its President Mr. Keita Okajima (4th from left), Engr. Arnel Gonzalez (3rd from left) and Ms. Yuki Okajima (5th from left) are joined by MPCF-Camarines Sur officials in a luncheon-meeting with Board of Trustees Chairperson Evita Jimenez Tuazon (extreme right), EVP Dr. Gabriel Lazaro Jimenez (2nd from right), Dean of Maritime Studies Capt. Efren Flora (2nd from left) and VPAA Dr. Edgar Despi (extreme left).   Japanese shipping firm Maine Marine Philippines, Inc. conducts qualifying examination for MPCF Maritime Cadets Canaman, Camarines Sur, Philippines – The Japanese shipping company - Maine [...]

Attention 1st year BSMT and BSMARE cadets! WHAT: Misuga/Maine Marine Phils. Inc. (MMPI) Cadetship Training Program Selection for the Mariners' Industry-Sponsored Cadets (MIS) Program WHO: Regular 1st year BSMT and BSMARE cadets Qualifications: 1. Male and officially enrolled in MPCF Canaman 2. 18-21 years old 3. Physically and mentally fit 4. Body mass index of 18.5 to 24.9 5. At least 1.75 GWA last 1st semester A/Y 2023-2024 and no failing grades 6. No disciplinary records/infraction How to apply: 1. Accomplish online application form: https://bit.ly/MPCFMISApplication (on or before April 15, 2023 10am only) 2. Report to the SAS Office on April [...]

Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission On Accreditation, Inc. (PACUCOA) virtually visits Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman (Cam. Sur), Inc. The faculty and staffs are in their respective offices attending the simultaneous Zoom conferences with the accreditors as part of the school's attempt for Level 2 status. Words by Leonardo Mojica Photos by Rockie Alegria

CHEd Central Office meets Mariners' led SED Program Team CHEd Central Office led by the OPRKM OIC Chief Education Specialist Ms. Mayumi Belandres and HEDF Chief Budget Officer Ms. Diana Aguilar met with the Social Enterprises Development Program Team and Advisory Board led by Mariners Canaman President Dr. Marilissa J. Ampuan. With partners CBSUA President Dr Albert Naperi, Mariners Legazpi President Ms. Merle San Pedro, and Tabang Bicol Movement (TBM) Board Chair Evita Jimenez- Tuazon, they were joined by representatives from PODiS led by president Virginia Blaza and Ilaw POs, now operating their Social Enterprises. CHEd Region V representatives headed [...]

Last March 06, 2023 CHED-SEDP Team went to Libmanan Camarines Sur. Had a Courtesy Call and coordination meeting with Mayor "Jes" Camara, and the Municipal Agriculturist Ms. Rexie P. Jesalva, Ms. Eva May Tayomora of DTI Negosyo Center and Ms. Salazar of the MSWDO, LGU Libmanan Municipality. A short visit to Rev. Fr. Alfred Baesa at San Vicente Parish and Ex- Mayors Rodolfo and Marilyn Jimenez.

AHOY! The following students deserve congratulations for placing in the top 10 of the OPSCSI Brain Quest Competition held on February 23, 2023. The contest is part of the 15th Private Schools' Day Celebration organized by the Organization of Private Schools in Camarines Sur Inc. Congratulations as well to the following coaches: 1. Arthan A. Alimango 2. Julie Ann Fabay 3. Gil Domingo 4. Mariel Castuera 5. James Hiro Geraldino The Mariners' community is proud of your achievement.

(Left to Right) VPAA Dr. Edgar Despi, VPESA Karlo Alfred Ampuan and Alumni Coordinator Leo Panganiban address the members of the MPCF Alumni Association during the December 2022 Alumni Gathering. The students in white uniform  transform themselves from being Maritime Cadets (lower left picture) to Professional Seafarers (lower right picture). Alumni Association gears for Grand Homecoming in March 2023 The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) Alumni Association of Canaman, Camarines Sur is now in the thick of preparation for the activity which will coincide with the Foundation Anniversary celebration of the school. The event is a sequel to the Alumni Gathering [...]

MARINA releases names of board exam passers from Mariners-Camarines Sur The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) recently released the list of board passers from Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) Camarines Sur, for Marine Deck and Engine Officers Theoretical Examination covering the period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. Included in the list released are passers in the Deck Management, Deck Operational, Engine Management and Engine Operational Levels. For MPCF, the result indicated an Institutional Overall Performance of 86.15% (137 Passers out of 159 examinees) for the two levels of examination. The national passing percentage was not available in the data provided. [...]