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BACK TO BACK OVERALL CHAMPION! 14th Bicol Regional Military Parade

PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT We, the Officials, members of the Management Committee, and the participating Planners of the schools of the Mariners System, namely, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Canaman, Camarines Sur, Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation Legazpi City Albay, Mariners Polytechnic Colleges and Naga City, after two days of the JOINT CONFERENCE for STRATEGIC PLANNING REVIEW & STRATEGIC DIRECTION SETTING from August 19 to 20, 2024, pledge to commit ourselves [...]

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Selected third-year BS in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and BS in Marine Engineering (BSMARE) students from Mariners’ Canaman and University of St. Anthony (USANT) are now taking their Maritime School Assessment Program (MSAP) Examination, today, May 17, 2024, at MPCF JCJ Multi-purpose Complex. Photos from "The Seafarers' Gazette".

Mariners’ Community remembers Engr. Jaime ‘Boboy’ Jimenez in “Ginintuang Alay Kay Boboy 2023” The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) of Camarines Sur commemorated the annual institutional activity remembering the untimely passing of Engr. Jaime "Boboy" L. Jimenez, Jr., an educator, son of the school's founders and a community [...]

Congratulations to the following students with institutional scholarship/discount for 1st semester A/Y 2023-2024 as part of the Mariners Financial Assistance Program (MFAP). Note: This is a partial list of students and does not include other grants such as NROTC, COM, Band, SG, and Student Athletes (to follow). ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP/DISCOUNT I. Academic Honors for Freshmen 1 SANCHEZ, EMMANUEL N. 2 BALBASTRO, NELSON L. 3 DEL MUNDO, AARON ANGELO I. 4 QUE, [...]

WELCOME ABOARD, SHS STUDENTS! The SHS Department of Mariners' Canaman officially opened its 2nd semester for this school year 2023-2024. Earlier this morning, the students were welcomed by the school officials, faculty and staff during the Morning Colors. Late Enrollees will still be accepted. For inquiries, please contact us at 09565545766 or message our FB Page. You may as well visit us at the SHS Office.

MPCF, Tabang Bikol Movement and LGU conduct gift-giving to indigenous people The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) of Canaman, Camarines Sur in collaboration with Tabang Bicol Movement (TBM) organized a gift-giving activity dubbed as "Pagheras sa Pasko". It was held at Iraya Elementary School in Barangay Iraya, Buhi, Camarines Sur on December 15, 2023. On the part of MPCF, the event was spearheaded by the Community Extension Services Office [...]

MPCF-Camarines Sur gets PACUCOA Level II Accreditation for BSMT and BSMARE Programs   The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Camarines Sur was granted the PACUCOA Level II Accreditation by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), in ceremonies held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City on December 1, 2023. The event was part of the organization’s 50th Golden Anniversary Foundation and 34th Annual General [...]

VICTORY! The Mariners' SHS Blue Dolphins snatched its first win in the OPSCSI Basketball League last November 25, 2023 at Ocampo Sports Complex, Ocampo Camarines Sur. Congratulations, Dolphins! The Mariners' Community is proud of your achievement.

CAREER GUIDANCE ORIENTATION AT ATENEO DE NAGA UNIVERSITY Images from the Career Guidance Orientation mission conducted for the Senior High School Students of Ateneo de Naga University. Clockwise: Corporate Public Affairs Officer Elmer Abad (in black shirt) with the Maritime Cadets, the MPCF-Camarines Sur & MPC Naga Teams, Markeing and Promotion Consultant Napoleon Mangente and the SH student-audience). Career Guidance Orientation at Ateneo de Naga University Senior High School rolls [...]

The members of the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation’s (MPCF) Dragon Boat Team joins the school’s contingent in the cooperative effort of organizations in the CLEAN-UP DRIVE of the Naga City River before the 2023 Penafrancia Festival in September. This river is utilized to transfer the image of Our Lady of Penafrancia, the Patroness of Bicolandia from the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral back to the Basilica Minore in Bgy. Balatas.   MPCF [...]

Congratulations to Midn. Joebert T. Avila for being one of the Top 10 winners among 18 contestants during the 17th National Oratorical Contest held on September 25, 2023 at AMOSUP Convention Hall!   Midn. Avila proudly represented Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman (Cam. Sur), Inc and was also the lone contestant from the Bicol region. The Oratorical Contest is organized by the National Seafarers Day Committee in cooperation with [...]

The Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation’s Band, Majorettes and Naval ROTC Cadets display their winning form before bagging the “Over-All Championship” award in the 13th Peñafrancia Bicol Regional Military Parade Competition.   Mariners schools bag “Over-All Championship” award in Peñafrancia Military Parade Competiton The event coincided with the celebration of the 2023 Peñafrancia Festival in which the activity was one of the highlights of the Fiesta honoring the Patroness of [...]

AHOY THERE CHAMPIONS!!! Mariners' is the OVERALL CHAMPION in the 13th Regional Military Parade for College level. We are proud of you! Awards Gained: OVERALL CHAMPION AWARD (COLLEGE LEVEL) 1st Place - BEST MARCHING WATC UNIT 2nd Place - BEST MARCHING ROTC UNIT 2nd Place - MOST DISCIPLINED UNIT 4th Place - BEST MARCHING MAJORETTES Congratulations, Marineros and Marineras! [...]

The solemn procession from Our Lady of Assumption Parish Church to the School Chapel during the traditional annual “Pagsunko” or visit of the image of Our Lady of Penafrancia and Divino Rostro to the MPCF campus in Baras, Canaman, Camarines Sur. Note the participation of the students, maritime cadets, faculty and staff in the religious activity. Our Lady of Peñafrancia visits MPCF campus in Canaman, Camarines Sur   The annual [...]

MPCF-Cam Sur, MPC-Naga join hands in Career Guidance Orientation missions The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur and Mariners Polytechnic Colleges (MPC) in Naga City pooled their manpower resources in conducting Career Guidance Orientation missions in the different public and private Senior High Schools in the provinces of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte. The two schools presented to graduating Senior High School Students with what is in [...]

6th death anniversary of our loving Co-Founder Eliza La. Jimenez. Belove wife, mother, educator, entrepreneur philanthropist & grandmother.  

Congratulations to MPCF Canaman's Cruise Ship Management Course (CSMC) students (Midwn.Danica Regina Cobey and Midn.Carlo Visaya) for winning one of the top 5 spots among 16 participating schools in the preliminary round of the prestigious 6th Food and Beverage Expo (FABEX) organized by the Camarines Sur Chamber of Commerce on July 20, 2023 at the BISCAST, Naga City. Let us show our support as our students represent once again [...]

MPCF-Camarines Sur stages ‘Live’ the 39th Ring-Hop, Commencement and Completion Exercises After two consecutive years of foregoing with the ‘live’ graduation rites and having succumb to the on-line virtual ceremonies during the pandemic times, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur finally held its ‘face-to-face’ 39th Ring-Hop, Commencement and Completion Exercises on July 14, 2023. The physical presence at the occasion of the members the graduating batch, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

(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 [...]

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 [...]

MPCF Board of Trustees Chairman Evita Jimenez-Tuazon (2nd from left) joins the visiting executives of Maine Marine (Philippines), Inc. and other school officials during the lunch-meeting held at the Culinary Arts Center. Canaman, Camarines Sur - Representatives of the Japanese shipping firm Maine Marine Philippines (MMPI) paid a visit to the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) schools in Canaman, Camarines Sur and Legazpi City, Albay on February 1 [...]

Mariners’ Community remembers 2nd death anniversary of Commo. Dante Jimenez The members of the academic community of the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges/Foundation in Naga & Legazpi City and Canaman, Camarines Sur reminisced on the occasion of his 2nd Death Anniversary in January 29, the life of the late Commodore Dante Lazaro Jimenez who served as President of MPCF-Camarines Sur, Legazpi and MPC-Naga. Aside from having been the schools’ President, [...]

With the advent of the post-pandemic period, the Senior High School (SHS) Department of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Camarines Sur started to teem again with campus happenings. The first semester of academic year 2022-2023 was seen to be lively and engaging. Participation and engagement in numerous activities have been rekindled. In the academic field, the school provided opportunities for learners to study not only in the classrooms, but [...]

Canaman, Camarines Sur - With the recent go-signal given by the government to resume limited Face-to-Face (F2F) classes in all academic levels, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) of Canaman, Camarines Sur, thru its Health Services Department (HSD) has embarked on measures to ensure the safety not only of students but the faculty and staff. With the directive from the school administration and in compliance with the requirements set by [...]

The Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration (BSCA) Department of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) has completed the practicum on Modality Learning Design Framework & the On-the-Job Training. This practicum scheme is composed of the Face-to-Face and Asynchronous Online activities under the Home-Based Remote Training Program (HBRT) for its twenty-six (26) Third year BSCA students.  It started from August 2 to 26, 2022 for an equivalent of 300 hours with [...]

The academic community of the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur honored the school’s former President Dante Lazaro Jimenez with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the occasion of his 69th birth anniversary, five months after his demise. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the occasion was made simple thru the celebration of a Holy Mass attended by limited members of the Board of Trustees [...]

The Philippine Association of Practitioners of Student Affairs and Services (PAPSAS) in the Bicol Region recently elected new members of its Board of Officers. The representative of Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundtion (MPCF) of Camarines Sur, the school’s Vice President for External and Student Affairs Napoleon Mangente was elected Member of the Board of Directors of the organization. The association aims at providing opportunities for Student Affairs Services (SAS) [...]

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) in Canaman, Camarines Sur has not forgotten the 2021 “Day of the Seafarer” while the country and the world struggle to get past of the COVID-19 pandemic. TThe Institution has set June 25 as the day to pay tribute to the Seafarers of the world, the graduates of the school who are still active in the Seafaring profession, those who have retired [...]

Canaman, Camarines Sur - The Senior High School Department of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) this province, announced the on-going enrollment for academic year 2021-2022. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the school has opened the on-line enrollment which makes it more convenient and safer for students and parents as they do not have to come physically to the school campus to achieve their desired enrollment transaction. Guidance and Admission [...]