Batch Mapursige (24th Commencement Exercise and Ring-Hop Ceremony

Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation - Legazpi City has been consistently adhering to its commitment in providing quality education and has been firmly upholding its mission and vision in producing competitive maritime and non- maritime professionals.

The 24th Ring- hop and commencement exercises officially paved the entry of 469 fresh graduates on April 6, 2010; composed of 154 Marine Transportation, 88 Marine Engineering, 2 Mechanical Engineering, 17 Customs Administration, 114 Hotel and Restaurant Management, 19 two–year HRM program, 7 Hospitality Management, and 68 Steward Rating Certificate graduates.

Appositely bearing the theme “Building Better Citizenry, through Quality Education and Training,” the commencement exercises was guested by no less than the Vice Admiral Ferdinand S. Golez, Flag in Command for Philippine Navy.

“The challenge will now start. After this, you will be going to the real world,” the commencement speaker reminded the graduates. “That will be the time to be better prepared and be out there and venture on your own respective careers, and I know that you will succeed if you will exert your utmost effort in all you do,” he further stressed.

Batch 2010 is dubbed as “Batch Mapursige”. Mapursige is a Bicol term that means fixed determination to reach a desired goal. This term best describes members of MPCF Batch 2010 as this elicits from them a unique creativeness of oneself to forge new knowledge for the sake of posterity. This term also gauges the high degree of persistence exhibited by members of Batch 2010 to attain their desired niches. It is the development of a new concept to ameliorate the characteristic of a person towards progress as quoted form their commencement invitation program.

The presentation of the graduating class was officiated by Mr. Conrado Cordero, the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Commodore Dante La. Jimenez conferred the degrees and titles upon the graduates.

Jaquelyn Villamor from BS in Customs Administration emerged on top of her graduating class as Cum Laude. Midn. Nelvin Jazo and Mark Anthony Oyanan edged out BSMT graduates upon as they received the highly-coveted Gold Anchor award. Midn. Emerson Orosco outshined the rest of the MarE graduates with his Gold Propeller and the prestigious Engr. Jaime Jimenez Awards. Deck Cadet Mark Anthony Oyanan and Engine cadet Emerson Orosco were adjudged as the Outstanding Cadets of the Year for the deck and engine departments repectively.

The  traditional and symbolic pouring of seawater taken from the seven seas was officiated by the Guest of Honour, MPCF Officials and faculty members. Subsequently, the ring- hop proper of graduates along with their parents and sponsors followed. The awarding of diplomas and certificates preceded the ceremony. Ms. Villamor rendered her inspiring valedictory address afterwards. Batch President and Leadership Awardee, Midn. Casiano Advincula II delivered the Pledge of Loyalty. Mr. Angelo Miranda, faculty and alumni president capped the ceremony by administering the induction of the fresh graduates into the MPCF Alumni Association.

 

AWARDEES

Academic Year 2009-2010

Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration (BSCA)

Cum Laude

Jaquelyn A. Villamor

With Academic Distinction

Tito M. Jaca Jr.

Kristelle M. Guan

Lovely Shyne L. Balagot

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM)

With Academic Distinction

Aaron Christian Earl G. Thomas

Christal Joy V. Palmiano

Rochelle Grace G. Bayoca

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM)

With Academic Distinction

Rosana S. Ablong

Zyra L. Bayonito

Ma. Karen F. Bermundo

Mark Joseph G. Besid

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT)

Gold Anchor Awardees

Nelvin G. Jazo

Mark Anthony B. Oyanan

Silver Anchor Awardees

Raymond B. Besenio

Robert M. Buenconsejo

Harvey G. Olicia

Ser Uli V. Abundo

Nalin M. Oropesa Jr.

Francis Arvin C. Clarina

Bronze Anchor Awardees

Jayson B Bondad

Kevin C. Bragais

Outstanding Cadet of the Year

Mark Anthony B. Oyanan

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE)

Gold Propeller Awardee

Emerson A. Orosco Jr.

Silver Propeller Awardees

Genrel M. Abuel

Gilbert paul E. Hachaso

Arjie B. Dawit

Bronze Propeller Awardees

Casiano A. Advincula II

Arman Joy P. Samaniego

Jed M. Nario

Marlon N. Nopre

John Eralph B. Doncillo

Vergel G. Balancio

Andrew D. Montas

Christopher A. Quitoria

Outstanding Cadet of the Year Awardee

Emerson A. Orosco Jr.

One – Year Steward Rating Certificate Course (SRC)

Gold Tray Awardee

Jose Paulo G. Alicante

Silver Tray Awardee

Rvein C. Barias