The Senior High School Department, in partnership with the Philippine Professional Organization-Qatar (PPO-Q), held the closing ceremony of the 7th Career Simulation Seminar Workshop (CSSW) for Grade 12 students with the theme “Global Demands: Cultivating the Culture of Professionalism and Labor Productivity’’ at the Edgar V. Bondoc gymnasium on March 8. 

Engr. Teofilo F. Tongson Jr., PPO-Q Chairman, served as the Keynote Speaker of the event, expressing confidence in the batch's potential for success. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining focus on one's dreams and setting ambitious goals, urging humility and the significance of reflection, as well as grounding oneself.

‘’There is nothing bad in our lives. Good things become good reasons and bad things become good memories,’’ Engr. Tongson stated.

Moreover, PPO-Q Adviser, Arch. Marvin Tejada, rendered his inspirational speech, mentioning two significant women: Rachel Carson, a founder of sustainability and global environmental movement, and Jane Jacobs, an activist against "urban renewal" and slum clearance in the community.

‘’Our profession is of no use if it doesn’t serve the purposes of those underprivileged, disadvantaged, and unheard sectors of our society,’’ he underscored.

Ten completers from the clusters also shared their experiences and engagements during the workshops. Out of which, Leandro Luceño, a student from the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET), highlighted his visit to Sidra Hospital, where he experienced practical demonstrations in Phlebotomy. As he imparted, that memory brought to life his theoretical knowledge.

Prince Gimpayan, a completer from the United Architects of the Philippines Qatar Chapter (UAP-QA), expressed appreciation to the discussants and instructors for their encouraging remarks, which fueled the group's dedication to architecture and environmental planning. Gimpayan also recalled the sketching exercises and presentations they conducted in front of industry professionals.

The following were the Philippine Professional Organization-Qatar (PPO-Q) that participated in the Career Simulation Seminar Workshop (CSSW);

• Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers-Qatar (PSME-Q)

• Philippines Institute of Civil Engineers-Qatar (PICE)

• United Architects of the Philippines-Qatar (UAP-QA)

• Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers - State of Qatar Chapter (IIEE-SQC)

• Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants-Doha (PICPA-Doha)

• Philippine Nurses Association Qatar (PNA-Q)

• Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines-Qatar (IECEP-Q)

• Filipino Radiographers Association Qatar, Inc. (FIL-RAQ)

• Association of Filipino Educators - Qatar (AFE-Q)

• Filipino Association of Respiratory Practitioners Qatar (Fil-ARPQ)

• Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines - Qatar) (GEP-Q)

• Filipino Dentists Organization Qatar (FDOQ)

• Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists, Inc, - Qatar (IPAO-Q)

• Nutritionists-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines - Qatar (NDAP-Q)

• National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines, Inc, - Qatar (NAMPAP-Q)

• Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners - Qatar (PIEP-Q)

• Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers, Inc. (PSSE-MENA)

• Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers Qatar Chapter (PIChe)

• Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)

• Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines Qatar Chapter (SAEP-EMEA)

The ceremony also showcased the awarding of certificates to the participating organizations and their respective completers. 

Additionally, the PPO-Q is a multi-organization for professionals residing in Qatar. In compliance with the DepEd’s Grade 12 Work Immersion subject, Dr. Allen Vidas Rosima spearheaded the annual CSSW along with the other Work Immersion teachers. This 6-week program consisted of discussions and hands-on activities led by the PPO-Q discussants.