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Official Newsletter of the National Maritime Polytechnic November 2012
Graduates of Training Course for Instructors (IMO Model Course 6.09)
CY 2007-2012
Enrolment record shows more marine officers keen in teaching
R
ecord culled from the NMP
Registrar’s Office reveal an
upward trend in enrolment for
the Training Course for Instructor
(IMO Model Course 6.09), says
Ms. Erlette F. Mendoza, Registrardesignate.
TCI is a mandatory course
for anyone who wish to venture in
teaching, be it in the academe or in
a training center per CHED Memo
No. 3 s.2005 and MTC Memo No. 3
s.1996, respectively. It prepares a
seafarer to become an effective
maritime trainor.
CE Jose Ramir D. Delantar,
Jr. said, “By now, I can feel the pride
brimming in me, knowing that I am
now qualified to be called a maritime
instructor.”
On the other hand, Capt.
Emerico B. Gepilano shared, “our lack
of confidence in standing in front of
the class to deliver our assigned lesson
is now a thing of the past.”
In the past five years,
statistics show yearly increase in
training output both in Manila and
Tacloban, an indicator that more
marine officers set their eyes in
teaching probably as an alternative
employment or a mission in life.
Asked what motivated him to take up TCI, Capt. Noel Escalera
said, “I started contemplating to teach two years ago after someone invited
me as assessor of a manning agency. Also sharing my knowledge to my
fellow seafarers is a way of giving back to the maritime industry especially
that there is dearth on the supply of marine officers.”
Capt. Escalera eventually took up assessor’s course to qualify as
assessor. He plans to teach and be an assessor while ashore.
Due to the growing demand for TCI, NMP increases again the
number of batches to accommodate more trainees both in Tacloban and
Additional training equipment acquired
NMP purchased new equipment to beef up its training services which
include 5 units Search and Rescue Transponders (SART), 1 unit smoke
generator and 2 units Neil Robertson stretchers, all for use of seafarers
coming to NMP for
skills upgrading.
SART is a
distress locating
device used onboard
lifeboat or survival
craft when abandon
ship occurs. Trainees
taking up PSCRB
will gain working
knowledge on the
operational use of the
device.
With additional
SART units
Manila training sites.
With merchant marine
officers interested in teaching, the
Philippines can look forward to a
steady supply of competent and
qualified seabased workers thus
sustain its position as the world’s
supplier of maritime labor.
available, more sections can be
opened starting January 2013
thus serve a bigger number of
active and aspiring seafarers.
The smoke generator
will be used by trainees in
Advance Training in Fire Fighting
course during the fire fighting
drill/exercises at the fire house.
The two units of Neil
Robertson stretchers are for
use in the practical exercises in
Elementary First Aid and Medical
Emergency First Aid courses where
trainees are taught proper use of
the equipment and techniques in
carrying injured persons on board
ship.
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Official Newsletter of the National Maritime Polytechnic November 2012
DED Lugo is WIMAPHIL Leyte
Provincial Chapter prexy
Deputy Executive Director Presca Lee B. Lugo was unanimously
voted as president of the newly organized WIMAPHIL Leyte Provincial
Chapter during its first membership meeting held on November 15, 2012
at the PPA Regional Office 8. The activity was attended by 42 pioneer
members coming from the offices of PPA, LIPSI, NMP, MARINA, Tacloban
Harbor Pilots Association and SWAPI.
L-R: Presca Lee B. Lugo - President (NMP); Amelita Licayan - VP (PPA); Corazon Go - Secretary
(PPA); Ma. Melba Esquibel - Treasurer (NMP); Zandra Melo - Auditor (MARINA); Jennelyn
Siozana - PIO (PPA) and Perla Lungsod - PIO (LIPSI).
In her acceptance speech, Ms. Lugo affirmed that it is high time
for the WIMAPHIL Leyte Chapter to be organized. She said that NMP vision,
mission and goals are aligned with WIMAPHIL advocacy programs and is
positive for WIMAPHIL to become instrument in making a difference in
the lives of women and their families in the maritime sector. Under her
leadership, she looks forward for WIMAPHIL Leyte Chapter as a partner of
the government in pursuing developmental programs for the maritime
industry in Leyte province and the country as a whole.
WIMAPHIL was established on July 7, 2007 as an outcome of
IMO Regional Presence for East Asia advocacy. An international volunteer
group, WIMAPHIL is an organization of Filipino women in the maritime
industry committed to the active advocacy of maritime safety, security
and efficiency, environmental protection, prevention and control of HIV/
AIDS and other diseases, the anti-trafficking of women and children, as well
as, the achievement of gender equality and women empowerment in the
maritime sector and its communities.
At present, WIMAPHIL has four chapters nationwide located in
the National Capital Region, Central and Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas
and Northern Mindanao. Women who are interested on issues involving
the maritime industry are invited to join.
Officers from the Central and Eastern Visayas Chapter came to
Tacloban to help organize the WIMAPHIL Leyte Provincial Chapter with the
support from PPA8 led by RD Dominador Licayan who was the inducting
officer during the oathtaking of officers.
NMPSA marks silver founding
anniversary
Executive director forter g. puguon congratulates the NMPSA
officers and members on the occasion of its 25th Founding Anniversary
celebration held in Tadyaw Beach Resort, Tolosa, Leyte on November 10,
2012.
He recalled that the first thing he did when he assumed his post
at NMP was reached out to the NMPSA for he valued the union. A former
legal counsel of a public sector union, Dir. Puguon assured that he would be
more than willing to help make NMPSA a model union in Eastern Visayas.
Earlier, Sis. Annie Enriquez-Geron-PSLINK General Secretary and
Guest of Honor of the celebration said that NMPSA has been an active
affiliate of PSLINK since its birth in 1988, which year the NMPSA was also
founded. She proudly shared that NMPSA is one of the model unions of
PSLINK.
NMPSA has been the sole and exclusive bargaining union of the
Agency for the past 25 years. It has been an active partner of the NMP on
its various endeavors in the promotion of employees’ welfare.
For his anniversary message, NMPSA President Engr. Aniceto S.
Tumalad thanked each and every member of NMPSA for their unwavering
committment to the union and at the same time called for their solid
support to future endeavors of the Association.
The NMPSA celebration commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass
officiated by Rev. Fr. Manuel Ocana followed by the Anniversary Program.
Among the highlights of the celebration were the renewal of solidarity vow
by the general membership, recognition of founding members, fun games
and raffle of major prizes to the delight of cheering members.
TOP: Atty. Forter G. Puguon, Sr.; Sis. Annie Geron and NMPSA members enjoying the games.
BOTTOM: Some of NMPSA founding members- Renato Conge, Ame Pedrera, Antonio Leuterio,
Rodel Dalisaymo, Remegio Gunabe, Nelson Garsula, Zenaida Palita, Reginita Masalihit, Eufemia
Balangbang and Lilibeth Go. Standing side by side with Sis. Annie is NMPSA President Chito
Tumalad and OIC Deputy Executive Director Presca Lee B. Lugo
Anti-cervical cancer vaccine
administered
BeLIEVING IN THE MAXIM THAT PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE, NMP
started giving free anti-cervical cancer vaccine to 46 qualified women
employees on November 19, 2012.
According to NMP Medical Officer Dr. Cleta Delia E. Pedrigal, the
vaccines are to be administered in three doses with an interval of 0,3 and 6
months. The next schedule of shots will be in January 2013 and May 2013.
NMP Manila women employees will receive their first shots in
December 2012.
The program is well appreciated especially by recipients of the
vaccine since it is a big help in the prevention of infection and cancer as
well as the maintenance of their health and total wellness.
The Editorial Board
Atty. Forter G. Puguon, Sr.
Editorial Director
Presca Lee B. Lugo, MSc.
Editorial Consultant
Maria Sandra M. Gallardo
Hernisa F. Ellarina
Monette A. Forosuelo
Writers
Algie V. Oliva
Photographer/Circulation Staff
Ricky Rustan Roque
Layout/Graphic Artist
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