NEWS AND EVENTS

Ground Breaking Ceremony for the first midrise school building in Marikina City 

Photo credits: MPC Office of the President and RIC

38th AACCUP Conference wraps up with insightful discussion and recognition of quality assurance champions, legacies and achievements 

Photo credits: MPC Office of the President

Day 2 of AACCUP National Conference highlights: Challenges and opportunities for SUCs, collaboration, adaptive technology, and accreditation updates 

Photo credits: MPC Office of the President

A milestone event — MPC stages AACCUP’s 38th National Conference

Photo credits: MPC Office of the President

PASUC-NCR Presidents' Conference

Here are some pictures during the activity:

MPC Holds 4th IGNITE Program

January 14-15, 2025 – Gearing up for the 2nd semester AY2024-2025, MPC holds IGNITE, the 4th in a series of Ignite Programs since it started in 2023 at the 5th floor of the New Academic Building.  Designed to foster professional development and preparedness prior to the opening of classes, the Ignite Program was an initiative of the College President and implemented by the Vice-President of Academic Affairs. Ignite ensures that the faculty members are updated on new College policies or changes in the curriculum or new teaching methodologies. 

Photos from the event: (by Mr. J. Bombita)

Full article here: https://mpc.edu.ph/2025/02/03/mpc-holds-4th-ignite-program/

MPC Pres. Colocar warmly welcomes visitors from HEG Academy, Denmark

LOOK! MPC President Rene M. Colocar warmly welcomed the visitors from HEG Academy, Denmark, one of MPC’s international partners or “brothers” as he fondly calls them, in the pursuit of academic excellence as both strives to attain sustainable development in terms of cooperation and cultural exposure, technology and innovation, and knowledge sharing (SDG 17). In his inspirational message, he lauded the college officials and technical working group who worked tirelessly to make the event a reality. He then addressed the Danish apprentices who shall be immersing in various industries related to their craft, telling them that the project is an excellent opportunity to realize their aspirations. He also acknowledged the significance of the international partnerships in terms of MPC’s future plans of becoming the first National TVET University in the Philippines

The partners, MPC and HEG Academy took turns introducing the experts and apprentices from each side who shall be participating in the month-long immersion program in various industries. Prof. Barbosa, Program Chair of Institute of Technology introduced the faculty and student-apprentices from MPC while Ms. Lotte Ellegard, Head of Asia Office, Danish Trade Union Development Agency, introduced the experts and student-apprentices from HEG Academy.

Also present during the PASINAYA were VP PRELQAP Ronald Allan S. Mabunga, who gave the Opening Remarks; VPAA Ma. Arra B. Santos, who gave a Message of Support; VPAF Joemel V. Bautista who gave his Closing Remarks; Dean Ernani B. Añonuevo who introduced the Officials and TWG of the Globus Project.

#MPCPasinayaForHEGDelegation

#MPCHEGGlobusApprenticeshipProgram

#MPCFutureReady

#MPCCreatingSustainabilityImpact 

AACCUP visits MPC

Here are some images during the visit:

MPC Holds First UGNAYAN, 2025 Series

January 13, 2025 – MPC held its first UGNAYAN for 2025 at the Activity Center, 5th Floor of the Academic Building, 1pm. The event started with opening remarks from Pres. Rene M. Colocar, where he excitedly welcomed the academic community. He enjoined everyone to continue striving for excellence and sustainability in various fields like research, publication, linkages, and administration. 

Here are some snaps during the event:

More pics from the President's Cup: (Photo Credits by Dr. MG Gono, Prof. M Divina & Mr. RA Salonga)

S.T.E.P. UP Season 1: Supporting Talent of Futures Thinking for Excellence in Research Through Mentorship

November 12, 2024 – The Marikina Polytechnic College conducted a 3-day mentoring workshop “S.T.E.P. UP Season 1: Supporting Talent of Futures Thinking for Excellence in Research Through Mentorship” from November 6-8, 2024 at Club Balai Isabel, Talisay, Batangas. STEP UP Season 1 was packed with capacity-building lectures and tasks designed to enable the mentees to write a publication-ready research paper following the IMRAD format. Dr. Rene M. Colocar, College President, also gave his message to inspire the participants to conduct research aligned with the College’s priority areas in research for better chances of obtaining institutional funding. He also added that due to limited funds, not all proposals will be funded institutionally and if this happens, the proponent should not be discouraged since research is not only for College goals but also for professional and personal growth.

Before the series of workshops, the mentees listened to a talk on the “Use of AI in Research” from Dr. Elmer Rico Mojica, faculty from PACE University in New York, USA. Dr. Mojica shared how Artificial Intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, ChatPDF, Consensus, etc.) can be used in research ethically in this digital age. He emphasized the importance of human oversight on the use of AI and cautioned the participants not to overly rely on AI to avoid problems. This session ended with the thought that maybe the College needs to rethink its current policy on the use of AI in research.

Dr. Ronald Allan S. Mabunga, VP PRELQAP, delivered his talk on “Research Structure on Futures Thinking” to refresh the memory of the Futures Thinking Masterclass participants which was conducted earlier this year (February 21-23, 2024). This was especially helpful to the mentees whose research shall be using the Futures Framework. 

Dr. Glen R. Mangali, OIC-Director, MPC Research and Development Office, mentored sixty-three (63) mentees through lectures and activities on 1) Writing the Introduction, 2) Practical Exercises on Research Questions and Literature Review, 3) Understanding Theoretical and Conceptual Framework, 4) Conducting a Comprehensive Literature Review, 5) Writing the Literature, 6) Writing the Research Methodology,  7) Formatting the Research Proposal, and 8) Tips on How to Publish Research Papers in reputable journals. The 3-day mentoring workshop climaxed in the Presentation and Critiquing of the mentees’ research proposals with Dr. Glen R. Mangali, Dr. Ronald Allan S. Mabunga, and Dr. Ma. Arra B. Santos as the members of the panel.

Group 1 – Breaking Barriers in the Sustainable Internationalization Programs of a Philippine Higher Technical Vocational Institution (PHTVI)

                Proponents: Tabasa, RJ., Tabasa, M., and Dilag, A.

Group 2 – Strategic Financial Management in State Colleges: Exploring Challenges and Adaptive Strategies for Sustainable Growth- a Futures Thinking Approach

                Proponents: Hufano, E. and Reyes, D.

Group 3 – Attaining Gender Empowerment Through Inclusive Education: Breaking the Barriers

                               Proponents: Divina, M., Goño, MG., and Mangaoang, J.

Group 4 – Enhancing Agility in Program Accreditation: A Pathway to Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutions

                Proponents: Obispo, J., Garcia, G., and Bonifacio, R.

Group 5 – Career and Personal Development Outcomes of Master of Arts, Technical English Graduates and the Perceived Program’s Relevance

                Proponents: Mande, R., Cervera, A., and Altiche, M.

Group 6 – Utilization of Abaca (Musa textilus) and Water Hyacinth (Hyacinthus sp.) Fabric as Sustainable Shoe Material

                Proponents: Buday, AK., Bungag, M., Dela Paz, E., Pervera, MP., and Santos, MA.

Group 7 – Pathways to Inclusivity: Developing Mental Health Support Policies and Guidelines for Student Services

                Proponents: Jorquin, MV., Santos, MC., and Dela Llarte, CP.

Group 8 – Tracer Study of Food Technology Graduate Education at Marikina Polytechnic College, Philippines

                Proponents: Mojica, M., Jason, S., and Rivera, R. Jr.

Group 9 – From Tradition to Innovation: Learning from the Past to Drive Sustainable Change in the Philippine Shoe Industry by 2044

                Proponents: Dela Peña, MJ., Alonzo, E., Delfino, O., and De Guzman, C.

Group 10 – Futures of Polytechnic University Administration By 2040: Trends, Challenges, And Opportunities

                Proponents: Abiera, A., Bartolome, E., Motol, C., and Resultan, W.

Group 11 – Building A Contextualized ASEAN Model Program:  A Facilitator-Led Approach

                Proponents: Suñiga, R., Mamauag, J., Escalada, L., Respito, LRM. and Bautista, J.

Group 12 - Sole Survivors: Exploring Multifaceted Challenges and Emerging Opportunities in Marikina's Footwear Frontier

                Proponents: Acedera, AJ., Buday, A., Llanera, J., and Napay, J. Jr.

            Group 13 – Professionalizing the Philippine Footwear Industry: A Futures Thinking Framework

                             Proponents: Balbarais, W., Diokno, J., and Arias, E.

Group 14 – Experiences and Challenges of a Higher Technical Vocational Institution in its Journey Towards Curriculum Revision

                Proponents: Añonuevo, E., Tabasa, RJ., and Esteron, TL.

Group 15 – Oh! K Crunch: Its Development and Analysis

                Proponents: Elemento, A., Cipriano, GJ., and Jamon, A.

Group 16 – Marikina Polytechnic College’s ISO 9001:2015 Journey towards Integrity and Credibility in the Eyes of Stakeholders

                Proponents: Roxas, DJ., Mabunga, RA., Colocar, R., Escobar, PL., Enriquez, I., and Caldito, KennethP.

Group 17 – 3D Foot Scanning of Filipino Young Adults: Assessing Compatibility with International Footwear Sizing Standards

                Proponents: Arguilles, N., Dellomas, R., Padua, KB., and Yasay, A.

Group 18 - Development of Program for Research Optimization and Professional Empowerment Learning (PROPEL) for Public School Teachers

                Proponents: Abejero, E., Garing, E., Ignacio, MK., and Peñalosa, JM.

The above research proposals received valuable inputs on the areas of statement of the problem, conceptual framework, and research design for its improvement. Prof. Anna Kristina B. Buday hosted STEP UP Season 1.

Though the training was rigorous and tiring, the mentees truly stepped-up to the challenge. Before the workshop ended, Dr. Mangali envisioned a future where the mentees are mentors, themselves, having mentees of their own. He also revealed that Dr. Mabunga mentored him as a researcher.

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*Dr. Glen R. Mangali, the new OIC-Director of the MPC-RDO, is a published researcher in Scopus-indexed journals. He graduated Summa Cum Laude at the Philippine Normal University where he took BS Secondary Education major in Biology, MA Science Education major in Biology and Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education with specialization in Biology. He has presented research papers in various conferences, national and international, and is a prolific speaker/lecturer in his area of specialization. He was mentored by Dr. Ronald Allan S. Mabunga.

Records and Information Center

Photo credits: STEP UP Season 1 Mentees and TWG

Posted: 12 November 2024 

MPC MIDDLE MANAGERS CONVENE IN A LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING

By: Prof. Myla D. Saladaga

MPC Middle Managers composed of the Deans, Program Chairs and the Program Coordinators attended the Leadership and Management Training with the theme: Leading Future-Ready MPC Towards Sustainable Quality Management and Education last October 17-18, 2024 at RR Resort, Calamba, Laguna.

The 2-day training spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, started with the inspirational message of the College President, Dr. Rene M. Colocar, followed by the presentation of Stepback Leadership for Educational Leaders by the esteemed guest speaker, PAFR Sgt. Lloyd A. Luna. He emphasized that Stepback Leadership is a philosophy of putting the people at the center of the leadership.

In the afternoon session, Prof. Deo James B. Roxas, the Director of the Planning Office, talked about the Development of Office Performance Commitment and Review 2025, mentioning that this form would serve as a checklist to ensure that the goals of the College are achieved.

Dr. Ronald Allan S. Mabunga, VP PRELQAP, discussed the Effective Risk Assessment and Management emphasizing that identifying and managing risks would present the best options in giving solutions to the undertakings of the College.

Dr. Joemel V. Bautista, the VPAF, led the UGNAYAN sharing how the Middle Managers could uplift their spirits as they cope with stresses their work might bring.

On the second day, Dr. Sheila I. Villanueva, the OIC-Director of the HRDO, talked about the Leadership Playbook for Addressing Rapid Change in Education. The talk was engaging as she also gave recommendations as to how these changes could be dealt with.

Dr. Ma. Arra B. Santos, VPAA, presented the Academic Goal Setting and Status of MPC Towards its VMGO. She also provided the group with a workshop on Goal Setting for Academic Programs and Faculty Mapping. The outputs were presented, and inputs were given.

The training ended with the VPAA thanking everybody for their active participation and support. 

Posted: 24 October 2024

MPC, TAU Corp and Ethos Coop. Union Agrees to Launch MPC-TAU DTS and Nihongo Language Skills Institute

October 16, 2024 – President Rene M. Colocar welcomed the College’s Japanese partners headed by Mr. Akitaka Miyamoto, President of TAU Corp and Chair of Ethos Cooperative Union. With him are the Japanese delegation: Mr. Karl Angelo Simbajon, Human Resource, TAU Corp. and Ethos Coop. Union; Mr. Keita Nishide, General Manager, TAU Philippines; Mr. Yuya Koizumi, Regional Manager, TAU Philippines; Ms. Lauriane Austria, HR Manager, TAU Philippines; Mr. Yosuke Esguerra Suzuki, CEO, Wonderful International Services, Inc. (WISI); Ms. Ma. Cristina Guevarra, Operations Manager, WISI. 

Upon arrival, the Japanese delegation was warmly treated to a showcase of talents by the MPC Drum and Lyre band (at the entrance gate) and by the MPC Cultural Dancers (at the lobby of the Academic Building) who then led the visitors to the venue of the Opening/Welcome Program, the Conference Hall at the 2nd floor of the Academic Building.

The brief Opening Program that formally welcomed the visitors were hosted by Prof. Ria Villareña, Master of Ceremony, who smoothly led the progress of the program. The MPC Chorale sang the Philippine National Anthem and the Japan National Anthem. Dr. Ma. Arra B. Santos, Vice President for Academic Affairs delivered a brief heartwarming Welcome Remarks. Dr. Joemel V. Bautista, VP for Admin and Finance, formally introduced the visitors. Dr. Rene M. Colocar, College President and Dr. Ronald Allan S. Mabunga, each delivered inspiring messages.

Certificates were then awarded to the 2nd batch of Technical Intern Training Program by Pres. Akita Miyamoto assisted by Prof. Sherwin P. Pamulo, Instructor/Consultant of MPC and Ethos TIT Program. These automotive graduates and recipient of the certificates for having completed the 105 training hours of “Japanese Shaken Procedure”, Angelo Paolo C. Rodrigueza, Eugene Marc A. Lopez, Paul Adrian C. Cruz, Valentin F. Candido, Jr., and Raphael Luigi G. Aggabao, shall be flying to Japan today, October 17, 2024. MPC also received one (1) big industrial air-cooler unit and one (1) air-conditioning system from TAU Corp and Ethos. The units are intended for classroom being used by the automotive students taking Nihongo as their Foreign Language (FL) subject, under Prof. Christian S. Canlas and Prof. Sherwin P. Pamulo, FL instructors. Before the opening program ended, the visitors delightedly participated in the intermission dance number rendered by the MPC Dance Troupe.

The meeting that followed after the program fruitfully ended with the following initiatives:

1.    MPC Automotive Department to be the venue for the Dual-Training System, calling it as MPC-TAU Dual Training Institute and to provide a venue for the Nihongo Language Institute at the new Administration Building, as part of “internationalizing the skills of MPC students”

2.    Ethos to send Nihongo instructors as well as tinsmith professionals from Japan to take active part in the project

3.    Office of the Rep. Stella Quimbo to assist in meeting the number of target scholars for the project

Further meetings shall be conducted in the near future to discuss the details of the project prior to its implementation, ending the meeting on a positive note.

After lunch, the visitors were treated to a City Tour around Marikina in coordination with the Marikina City Tourism Office. Mr. Poncianito Santos, Jr, Head of Marikina City Tourism Office and Sir Albert acted as the tour guide and translator/interpreter, respectively. The Japanese delegates were brought to Shoe Museum and Kapitan Moy where they learned interesting facts about the Shoe Museum and the Kapitan Moy. Though the tour was cut short, it was evident that the Japanese delegation enjoyed the tour. The group then returned to MPC where they exchanged “thanks yous” and “farewells”.  

(Our heartfelt gratitude to the Technical Working Group for going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the success of the onsite visit. Domo aringato gozaimasu!) 

By: MPC-Records and Information Center

MPC Holds 3rd Quarter Tactical and Operational Planning Workshop for FY 2025 

Cum Training on Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) 

Shooting birds with one stone.

In a bid for time and cost efficiency, MPC simultaneously conducted its 3rd Quarter Tactical and Operational Planning Workshop and “intro-trained” the College officials to the Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF), a gender analysis tool, that will aid the College in crafting its GAD Agenda. 

In the 3-day activity held last October 2-4, 2024 at Club Balai Isabel in Talisay, Batangas, the College was able to 1) review the accomplishment of each domain for the first 3 quarters of FY2024, 2) take note of items/projects/programs in the 2024 targets to be achieved this 4th quarter, 3) draft the College’s initial budget preparation in accordance with proposed 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) (This is subject to revision once the approved 2025 NEP re: MPC is released.), 4) draft its 2025 performance targets using the revised OPCR, 5) obtained an initial idea where the College currently stands on its gender mainstreaming efforts based on the results of the gender analysis using the GMEF tool. 

The College President, Dr. Rene M. Colocar, gave his message cum lecture on Creating Impact Through the SDGs and outlined the following initiatives from his office in relation to the SDGs: 1) regulating the use of plastics in the College, 2) prohibiting the selling of soft drinks and supporting the consumption of healthy beverages, 3) reiterating the proper use (on time and off time) of air conditioning units in the College, and 4) creating MPC-CARES, which stands for MPC’s Children’s Area for Recreation, Educations, and Sustainability. MPC CARES shall be installed at the former office of the External Linkages, beside the Records and Information Center, Academic Building. Aside from this, the College President also provided inputs on the timely processing of purchase requests as doing so ensures a high budget utilization rate and prevents delay and piling-up of transactions in the Accounting and the Budget Office.  

The participants were also oriented on the Philippine Quality Awards (PQA), Education Criteria for Performance Excellence and Application Guidelines, as well as the on the Basics of Global Citizenship Education, emphasizing the integration of necessary knowledge and skills in the curriculum as we prepare our students in becoming global citizens living in a global village. MPC plans to vie for the PQA in 2026.

DAY 1 - October 2, 2024

The first day commenced with an opening program led by Prof. Carmina S. De Guzman, the program officer for the 3-day workshop. After the mandatory-preliminaries (i.e., prayer and singing of national anthem, etc.), Dr. Ronald Allan S. Mabunga, VP PRELQAP, formally opened the workshop by welcoming the participants and leading the introduction of the participants in his domain. After which, Dr. Ma. Arra B. Santos, VPAA, introduced the participants in her domain; Dr. Joemel V. Bautista, VPAF, introduced the participants in his domain; while Prof. Deo James Roxas, Director for Planning, introduced the different workshop committees. He then proceeded in giving the Statement of Purpose with emphasis on the expected workshop outputs. Prof. Maricel L. Divina, OIC-Director of MPC-GAD was then called to introduce the concept of Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) followed by Dr. Mary Grace P. Goño, Alternate GAD Focal Person, who discussed the parts of the GMEF Tool, collaboratively prepared by Ms. Josefine Mangaoang, OIC-Director, Records and Information Center. This concluded with instructions on how to accomplish the sub-workshop per domain in conducting the gender analysis using the GMEF Tool with which link was given to the participants with reminders of turning in their consolidated response no later than 11:00am of the 2nd day of the workshop to give lead time for the preparation of the results of the gender analysis slated on the 3rd day of the workshop. The morning session ended with the laying down of Club Balai Isabel House Rules by the hotel staff.

The afternoon session began with Prof. Roxas introducing the revised OPCR and discussing how to accomplish it. The revised OPCR has additional columns for UN’s SDGs, Risk Identification Assessment, and Opportunities Assessment Action Planning. This was then followed by necessary inputs from the College President, Dr. Rene M. Colocar in his lecture entitled “Creating Impact Through the SDGs”. After the lecture, Dr. R. Colocar outlined the incoming initiatives from his Office in relation to the SDGs: 1) regulating the use of plastics in the College, 2) prohibiting the selling of soft drinks and supporting the consumption of healthy beverages, 3) reiterating the proper use (on time and off time) of air conditioning units in the College, and 4) creating MPC-CARES, which stands for MPC’s Children’s Area for Recreation, Educations, and Sustainability.  The 1st day ended with Dr. Mabunga, giving an orientation to the participants on the Philippine Quality Awards (PQA), Education Criteria for Performance Excellence and Application Guidelines. He informed the participants that the College shall be vying for the PQA in 2026 and that 2025 shall be the preparation time before applying for the PQA. He then walked the participants through the criteria (which included an evaluation of the College Officials) which the College needs to have evidence on in preparation for the College’s application to the PQA. He also reported the result of the questionnaire on Self-Assessment as a Leader which was administered to the participants earlier in the day. 

DAY 2 - October 3, 2024

The second day of the workshop began with an Opening Prayer followed by a recap of Day 1 by Dr. Glen Mangali, OIC-Director of Research and Development. The College Budget Officer, Ms. Maribeth M. Monsad presented the appropriations for MPC as well as the proposed budget in the 2025 NEP giving emphasis on the College’s budget utilization for 2024 vis a vis the proposed 2025 NEP. She also presented the Performance Targets set by the DBM for MPC for FY2025. (Please click the link for full details.) 

After Ms. Monsad’s presentation, the College President, Dr. R. Colocar, expressed his hope that the participants have now realized how each unit in the College contributes to the accomplishment of the College targets. He particularly mentioned the delay being caused by not paying attention to the targets set by each delivery unit especially when it comes to processing Purchase Requests of items in the approved PAPs and PPMP. For instance, scheduling the procurement of the item for the 1st or 2nd quarter but waiting until the 4th quarter to file the purchase request, negatively impacts the set target for budget utilization per quarter and may actually cause failure to purchase the items causing a low budget utilization for the year.  To address this, the College President has given instructions on re-aligning the budget allocated for items not purchased in the target quarter to other items of equal importance for the attainment of College targets. 

A photo op per domain was done before lunch was served. The afternoon session started with Dr. Arra B. Santos, VPAA, giving a status report for her domain. The plenary session ended into domain workshops when the participants proceeded to the respective area assignments to work/draft their 1) 2025 PAPs and PPMPs using the form provided by the Budget Officer, 2) 2025 OPCR using the revised template provided by the Planning Director. Priority was given to the accomplishment of the initial draft for the 2025 PAPs of each delivery unit.

DAY 3 - October 4, 2024

The third day opened with a prayer and a recap of Day 2’s activities followed by the presentation of the results of the gender analysis through the GMEF by Dr. Mary Grace Goño in collaboration with Mr. Jerry Napay, IRGO Director who assisted in the stats calculation. As per results, the College still has a long way to go to fully mainstream GAD perspectives that will pave the way for gender equality thereby contributing to the development of “a gender responsive Philippines where women and girls are recognized, valued, and empowered as agents of positive change” (PCW Mission). 

Outputs per domain were presented by the respective VPs of the College; while the output of the President Domain was presented by Mr. Wieson Resultan, Executive Assistant of the College President. Prof. Jomar Mamauag presented the Faculty Association’s proposed Team Building Activity in collaboration with the GAD Office as requested by the Faculty Trustee, Hon. Eduardo Almazar, who graced the workshop during the first day, October 2, 2024. 

Dr. Mabunga also presented the Basics of Global Citizenship Education, emphasizing the integration of necessary knowledge and skills in the curriculum as we prepare our students in becoming global citizens living in a global village. Prof. Roxas gave the Workshop Synthesis afterwards.

A quick Open Forum session followed after the Output Presentation. Queries coming from Mr. Joseph Quilles, OIC-Director of General Services, and from Engr. Justin Lim, about the hiring of fresh graduates to teach major subjects and its implication in quality instruction and the alarming response of the first batch of ECE graduates of the College re: obtaining work with no mention of taking the ECE Licensure Examinations and its implication on the College Performance Targets were addressed by VPAA Santos and VP PRELQAP Mabunga respectively. VPAA Santos responded to Mr. Quilles’ query that it won’t be the first time that the College hires fresh graduates as it has done so in the past; while VP PRELQAP Mabunga responded to Engr. Lim’s concern by thanking him first and then stating that the College ought to encourage these graduates in taking the ECE Licensure Examinations or the College could forge a partnership with a review agency/institution to help them.  Impressions from the participants per domain were given with the new internal auditor, Mr. Rochie DC. Cabilangan, representing the President Domain; Mr. Jeffrey Bartolome, Records Officer, from the VPAF Domain; Dean Ernani Añonuevo from the VPAA Domain, and Dr. Edith Villamor from the VP PRELQAP Domain. All of them lauded the efforts extended to make the workshop successful with special mention to the hardworking committee who saw to the needs and comfort of the participants; and with one suggesting that the solidarity night be planned more to motivate all participants to attend the event. 

Finally, Dr. Mabunga presented the results of the workshop evaluation while taking note of the feedback from the participants, especially those that speak of areas which need more attention as these are opportunities to improve future workshops. The 3-day workshop ended with a photo-op for the entire team posing for posterity after the three VPs delivered their Closing Remarks.

Posted: 06 October 2024

MPC maintains ISO 9001:2015 certified status

The Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) once again proved that its management, operations, and support services are compliant with international standards as the College receives Recommendation for Certification during the 1st Surveillance Visit on ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification, held on September 19-20, 2024.

The two-day audit focused on the “Provision of Technology and Academic Instruction with Relevant Curricula; Research and Development; Extension Services; and Shoe and Leathercraft Development, including Management and Support Services”.

In the two-day audit, W3 Solutionz through its Lead Auditor, Dr. Shahid Mushtaq and Trainee Auditor, Jessica Nelson, scrutinized the identified areas of the College to ensure that it remains committed in providing quality education through its services.

During the first day of audit, the Executive Management, Human Rerouce Management Office, General Services Office, and the Quality Management Unit underwent interviews and presentations of their corresponding documented processes and evidences. On the second day, Registration and Admission, Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Office, Deans and Department Heads, Curriculum Management, Office of the Students Affairs, Extension Office, and the Research and Development Office were also audited.

Meanwhile, with the leadership, guidance, and support of Dr Ronald Allan S. Mabunga, the Vice President for Planning, Research, Extension, Linkages, Quality Assurance, and Publication (PRELQAP), Quality Management Representative and Planning Office Director, Prof. Deo James Roxas and Internal Quality Audit (IQA) team headed by its Chair, Mr. Wieson Resultan, the College was able to ensure that all its processes in providing support and services are within the standards of quality management systems. The team was also equally supported by the steadfast commitment of the College President Dr. Rene M. Colocar together with Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ma Arra B. Santos and Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Joemel V. Bautista in this quality management endeavor.

In his closing remarks and message of commitment, Dr. Rene M. Colocar extended his warm gratitude to every member of the MPC Family for their dedication and support for sustaining the quality services of the College. He equally thanked the core team and the auditors for their commitment to maintain the college’s ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification status.

Posted: 20 September 2024

City University of Pasay Benchmarks at MPC

Pres. Rene M. Colocar welcomed the university officials of City University of Pasay led by its Pres. Rose Estuche during their Benchmarking Activity here at Marikina Polytechnic College last September 10, 2024 at the QA Conference Room. The activity kicked off with a simple Opening Ceremony where Dr. Colocar delivered his welcome and inspirational message followed by a video of the College’s milestones. He emphasized that all of the infrastructure projects in the College are in accordance with the approved Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan.  The visiting officials then underwent an Executive Leadership & Management Immersion thru Design Thinking.

The Executive Leadership and Management Immersion was facilitated by VPAF Joemel V. Bautista, VP PRELQA Ronald Allan S. Mabunga, and VPAA Ma. Arra B. Santos. VP Bautista and VP Mabunga presented the best practices in their respective domains and entertained queries from the visiting officials; while VP Santos shared the Academic Plans for AY2024-2025.

The Design Thinking component was facilitated by trained LEX facilitators: Prof. Jomar A. Mamauag  discussed the first phase in Design Thinking, Sensitivity; Prof. Olive C. Delfino discussed the second phase in design thinking, Empathy; Dr. Joemel V. Bautista discussed the third phase, Ideation; and Dean Ernani B. Añonuevo  discussed the fourth phase, Proto-type.

The benchmarking activity was concluded by a short closing ceremony where the visiting officials received their certificates.

Posted: 17 September 2024

MPC holds 64th Commencement Exercises

With the theme, “MPC Graduates: Innovators from the School of Tomorrow, Forging Paths in an Uncertain World”, the Marikina Polytechnic College held its 64th Commencement Exercises on July 31, 2024 at the Assumpta Theater, 1 Assumption Road, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City. This year’s graduation ceremony for the Graduate School (GS), Institute of Technical Teacher Education (ITTE), Institute of Engineering (IE), and Institute of Business Management (IBM) started at 8:00 am and ended just before noon; while the graduation rites for the Institute of Technology started at 1:00 pm and ended around 4:00 pm. 

The morning graduation rites was graced by two speakers: Dr. John Carlo Tulinao, Learning Scientist and Senior Consultant for Instructional Design and Human Learning at Dyzona Consulting, Phoenix Arizona and also the 2022 AEF Arizona Ambassador for Excellence; and, Rheymar Morales, CPE Batch 2023 at the College and TOP 10, March 2024 Licensure Examination for Teachers. Both delivered a heartwarming commencement address to the graduates of the aforementioned programs. Both speakers congratulated the graduates for successfully finishing their chosen course; reminded them that the real work is about to begin as they navigate life after the academe; inspired them to pursue and achieve their dreams in their own timeline; and urged them to give back to their family, to their alma mater, and to their community.  The batch message was delivered by Mr. Alain Ramon V. Tuazon, Magna Cum Laude from the Institute of Business Management. 

The afternoon graduation ceremony for the Institute of Technology started at 1:00 pm and ended around 4:00 pm. Mr. Dexter Baño, Founder of OrbitX Philippines, delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of the Bachelor in Technology (BIT) and the Certificate of Technology (COT). He lauded the graduating class for hurdling the struggles of college life, urge them to never give up on their dreams even if they encounter failures along the way, and to thank their parents, classmates, and professors for being part of their journey. His parting message “Mas may diskarte ka na dahil may diploma ka na,” was met with a jubilant “eeeyyyy” by the graduating class. Ms. Riezel J. Catanduanes, Magna Cum Laude, BIT graduate, ended her batch message with “Make your MPC proud!” 

Virtually present in the 64th Commencement Exercises was Dr. Prospero E. De Vera III, Chair, Commission on Higher Education, whose speech was well received by the graduating class. Also well-received was Sen. Allan Peter Cayetano’s congratulatory and inspirational message delivered by Dr. Ronald Allan S. Mabunga, VP PRELQA, to the graduating class of the Institute of Technology; and by Dr. Joemel V. Bautista, VPAF, to the graduating class of GS, ITTE, IE, and IBM.  Senator Peter Cayetano is the Chair of Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education.

Finally, as Taylor Swift puts it in her song (of the same title), Long Live, Class of 2024!

(The College Administration would like to thank the various working committees whose dedication and tireless support have made the graduation rites a resounding success! Kudos! Hands up, too, to the Class of 2024 whose cooperation and discipline made their graduation rites a solemn and beautiful event ☺️.)

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2024 Midyear Evaluation and Planning Workshop Cum GAD Training Program

MPC is all set for the First Semester of Academic Year 2024-2025 with a recalibrated budget and plans after conducting a thorough evaluation of what has been accomplished in the first half of the year as well as what still needs to be done in order to realize the College’s 2024 targets. The College President, Dr. Rene M. Colocar, congratulated the three VPs and urged all college officials to anchor MPC’s projects and activities to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in response to CHED’s internationalization initiatives to elevate Philippine HEIs global reputation.

The 3-day 2024 Midyear Evaluation and Planning Workshop Cum GAD Training Program conducted last June 26-28, 2024 at Puerto Galera, kicked off with a status report (covering the months of January to June 2024) from the three vice-presidents of the College, with each report ending in ways of moving MPC forward as it fulfills its mandate of providing quality instruction, producing cutting-edge research, and community-building extension activities as it does its part in nation-building. 

The second day opened with a Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) led by MPC GAD Director, Prof. Jomar A. Mamauag. The GST segued into the presentation of the policy proposal led by Ms. Josefine M. Mangaoang, in the use of Gender Fair Language in all of the College’s official communications and instructional materials. VP Ronald Allan S. Mabunga led the training on Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG), effectively equipping the participants with the knowledge of how to propose projects and activities that may be funded with the highest possible percentage using the College’s GAA allocated budget for its GAD endeavors.  On this note, Ms. Maribeth Monsad, Budget Officer, was called to present the status report on the College’s budget utilization as of June 2024.  

The afternoon session commenced with a workshop by each VP domain for the purpose of recalibrating its projects and activities’ budget in order to support the hiring of COS and part-time faculty to handle subjects and classes with no identified professor yet for the First Semester, Academic Year 2024-2025. This was followed by a presentation of the 2025 Academic Plan by VP Ma. Arra B. Santos. The day fruitfully ended with a recalibrated PAPs, 2025 Academic Plan, and Gender Fair Language Policy Proposal being approved for endorsement to the MPC Board of Trustees by the MPC Administrative Council. 

Prof. Deo James Roxas, MPC Planning Director, presented the Calendar of Activities for the 1st ISO surveillance visit (slated on September 2024) including the Revised QMS Manual (and procedures) on the third day of the workshop. Both were approved by the MPC Administrative Council.