May 2020

MCI VIRTUAL INTRAMURALS 2021

In the middle of the pandemic’s challenges and uncertainty. In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Midway Colleges, Inc. has launched a Virtual Intramurals with the theme of “Adaptive Sportsmanship in times of COVID-19 pandemic”, March 5, 2021.

Padrid, John Christopher Y.

All students with their respective program are obliged to participate in a range of sporting challenge, including those pursuing Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration, ITSD Department and Senior High School. They desire to compete with-and against- their colleagues while managing and balancing their academics, such as assessments, activities, and tests. As a result, many departments are ready to cheer on their respective programs in order to help their participants.

Virtual Intramurals: Adaptive Sportsmanship in the times of Covid-19 Pandemic, March 5-April 10,2021.

This semester has been the same way. Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, Midway Colleges, Inc. students competed in Virtual Intramurals to exhibit their unique talents in KAKAIBA KA! see their artistic performance talent-fine arts in PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY, SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST, SPOKEN WORD POETRY and POSTER MAKING CONTEST, as well as their ability to test players’ intellectual capabilities in PALAKASAN NG ISIP, when it comes to DANCE CHALLENGE, some students are demonstrating their aptitude for expressing their bodies in motion and also their physical performance test that all student are required to participate in PHYSICAL STRENGTHENING CHALLENGE.

Standings were calculated based on performance and sportsmanship after all of the games had been played and the results had been submitted.

Students who competed in respective challenges and games  received a Certificate of Recognition.

Bactol, Ramon Patrick from BSMT2B1 earned the top rank in showcasing his special and unique abilities in KAKAIBA KA! as a result of his efforts. Although, Abalos, Jun Denver from BSMTNM4A2 came in second place as showed off his best talent and skills.

The POSTER MAKING CONTEST, was dominated Orpiano, John Paulo Q. while Quiniones, Dhexter Z. from Sidhaya Warriors took 2nd place as he showed off his skills and ability in terms of creativity in fine arts.

On the other hand, Reyes Jhess Gerome from BSME6A1 got the highest score which land him as champion for  Slogan making contest followed by Paligar, Kelly S. from CSHRS4A1 as  2nd place.

Phone Photography Contest, was championed by Ordonio, Rensyl Mark from BSME2A1.

For his efforts in highlighting his skills in presenting spoken word poetry, Cedrick, Martin John R. was awarded as Champion while  Nunez, Sherwin was awarded as 2nd place

BSMT-TEAM-ON Department earned the highest ranking after collaborating and demonstrating their dancing abilities as they are bagged Champion

Finally, after a whole month of showcasing talent and skills, We ended it with our Culminating activity in which we celebrate how wee conquered the challenges of the pandemic through learning and adaptation.

The virtual Intramurals ended with a virtual Victory Day through breakout rooms facilitated by the Physical Education teachers and student Leaders.

This virtul intramurals was new to every students of Midway but surely this is something that Midway students will treasure and remember.

May 2020

MCI – On the Road to Being a Certified…

Midway Colleges further asserts its motto, “Experience Transformative Education” as it takes another leap forward to being a certified Microsoft Showcase School. As of this writing, MCI proudly has 61 of its faculty certified as Microsoft Innovative Educator (MEIs) and is actively using Microsoft in its Learning Management System (LMS).

All Midway students have Microsoft accounts and use Microsoft applications as part of their routine learning. This is integrated into the school’s LMS in response to flexible learning guidelines and in observance of health and safety protocols that calls for deferred face-to-face instruction. Midway’s LMS ensures learning despite the absence of traditional classroom activities and allows for interaction with fellow students through linkages inherent in the system.

Midway teachers are using Microsoft applications as well in carrying on with their duties. Online lectures coupled with engaging virtual activities, keeping track of attendance, submission of requirements, assessments, and even reaching out to students were all made possible through this smart deployment of technology. In this time of Covid19 when most former lectures and activities are replaced by virtual instruction, blended and hybrid learning becomes indispensable.

Technology is but one end of the equation. Students can experience continuity in their learning and gain valuable life skills through Microsoft technologies at the same time. Skills that students need in this century, like working with computer applications, collaboration and creative problem solving are made possible with linkages featured in the Microsoft Learning System. Teachers also enable the use of the technology in collaborative and creative activities apart from enriching the interaction among students.

Microsoft describes its Showcase Schools as those schools that incorporate “student-centered, immersive, and inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning, stimulating the development of essential future-ready skills so students are empowered to achieve more.” Midway reiterates this by empowering its teachers and students with knowledge and know-how of emerging technologies.

May 2020

Midway Colleges CEO Takes Oath as New PAMI President

Midway Colleges Incorporated Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Sabino Czar C. Manglicmot II took oath as the new President of the Philippine Association of Maritime Institution (PAMI). The historic virtual oath taking ceremony was made possible via Zoom conference last 29 April 2021. Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III, DPA, Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) led the ceremony and inducted the new officers.

The elections for the PAMI Board of Trustees and Executive Officers for the term 2021-2023 took place last 18 February 2021 via on-line voting. Other top positions filled in by the newly elected officers are Chairman of the Board by Engr. Felix M. Oca as and Secretary-General by Ms. Merle Jimenez-San Pedro.

Mr. Manglicmot served as the association’s Executive Vice-President (2019 – 2021) and as Regional-Network Vice-President for NCR and Northern Luzon (2017 – 2019) before being elected to the highest office.

In his acceptance speech, the new President said that he is aspiring for PAMI to carry on being pro-active in the development of maritime education in the Philippines. He noted that the Commission on Higher Education or CHED can consider PAMI as a partner. “ PAMI and CHED are united by the same overall objectives. Both organizations seek to enable conditions that will elevate teaching and learning in maritime higher education institutes (MHEIs) and maritime training institutes (MTIs) as they navigate through ongoing issues and emerging challenges”, he asserts.

Midway’s CEO envisions a future emphasizing PAMI’s work on technical cooperation and capacity building in support of global competency and proficiency for the Philippine maritime industry. He likewise recognizes additional opportunities offered by new technology in support of PAMI’s goals. He aims to utilize these opportunities and technologies in decision-making and coming up with better responses than those previously made in rising over challenges such as covid19.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research Colloquium 2021

Midway’s first ever Research Colloquium with the theme “Architecturing research culture: Prospects and Perspectives” was spearheaded by the Research Coordinator of Midway Colleges, Inc., Mr. Christian M. Santiago. It was held last April 30, 2021, using zoom and MS Teams as the platform.

The purpose of this colloquium is to promote the culture of Data-driven decisions, planning, strategy creation and evaluation through research amongst students, faculty and employees across all programs and departments.

The colloquium ran from 0800H-1700H. The morning session started with a prayer and followed by singing of the national anthem through the help of the supreme student council.

After, the CEO of Midway Colleges, Inc, Mr. Sabino Czar Cloma Manglicmot II, was introduced by the Masters of Ceremony, Ms. Ria Luz R. Celindro and Mr, Robie Mar A. Dayto, for the welcome remarks. The welcome remarks was then followed by the introduction of the keynote speaker by the Institution’s Academic Director, Dr. Richard L. Oandasan.

Dr. Jerome Buenviaje discussing the CARS model during his keynote address.

The keynote address during the colloquium is about “Constructing Research Habit: Rationale and Fundamentals of Research Process” delivered by the Dean of the College of Education of University of the Philippines, Dr. Jerome T. Buenviaje. During his talk, he gave tips on conducting the research, the steps and the fundamental process of research as well as the importance of conducting researches. He also shared his journey conducting his researches.

The first session, with the theme “Mining the Rudiments: Assay of Quantitative Experimental Research” was delivered by Mr. Christian M. Santiago. During his talk he shared his research entitled “Flipped Mendelian Genetics Class: Effects Differentiation on Student’s Motivated Strategies for Learning and Concept Mastery against Lecture Discussion”.

Mr. Christian M. Santiago during his plenary talk on “Mining the Rudiments: Assay of Quantitative Experimental Research”.

Ms. Princess A. Garcia delivered her talk on the theme “Knitting the framework: Analyzing the Landscape of Qualitative Designs” for the second session. She shared about her research on “Shaping the Duty of a Filipino: An Investigation of the Practice of the Philippine Flag and Heraldic Code in Talavera Senior High School.” 

Dr. Richard L. Oandasan sharing his research entitled “Linguistic Schoolscape: A Pedagogical Tool for Increasing Critical Language Awareness and Positive Language Attitude.”

For the third session, Dr. Richard L. Oandasan shared his ideas on “Forging All Up: The Interplay of Research Designs”, through his research “Linguistic Schoolscape: A Pedagogical Tool for Increasing Critical Language Awareness and Positive Language Attitude.”

The plenary talk was followed by an open forum where the participants had the chance to ask the speakers about the topics they talked about. It was then followed by the awarding of certificates.

Sir Sabino Czar Cloma Manglicmot, the CEO of Midway Colleges, asking the first plenary speaker about the reasons why students are more anxious taking pen and paper test than taking practical tests. 

The afternoon session of the Colloquium is allotted for what we call the Breakout Sessions. Months before the Colloquium, the institution announced a call for paper where researchers from various fields were given the chance to share their researches and its findings to the participants of the colloquium. The first 30 minutes were allotted for orientation of the breakout sessions. 

There were three breakout sessions during the colloquium. We have the session for Educational Research, with Ms. Ria R. Celindro as the moderator, Social and Psychological Research, with Ms. Amy Grace Collado as the moderator, and also Business, Administration and Management Research, with Mr. Prince Ace Cutaran as the moderator.  

In the first breakout session, Educational Research, Ms. Lynjane Tabelisma, presented her research entitled “Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (Tpack) Of Grade VI Mathematics Teachers and Learners’ Mathematics Performance: An Assessment”. Followed by Ms. Khaysielyn Nortez’ presentation on her research entitled “Effectiveness of The Procedure of E- Review in Passing on all the Functions of STCQ for Marine Engineering”. The last presenter for the breakout session is Mr. Jerome A. Abanilla who presented his research entitled “Technological Approaches in Teaching Biology: Module Development and Validation.” 

The second breakout session is on Social and Psychological Research where the first presenter is Mr. Jan Ashley D. Casco who presented his research entitled “Ethnographic Study: The Religious Practices of the Cult Iglesia Kritiana Adarnista”. It was followed by the presentation of Mr. Robie Mar A. Dayto with his research entitled “Pearl Among Fins: The Effects of Classroom-Based Gender Stereotyping on the Perception of MMFI Female Maritime Students on Job Opportunities at Sea. After, students from the Senior High School Department of Midway Colleges presented their research entitled “Quantitative Analysis of Career Interest of Grade 12 Technical Vocational-Livelihood Maritime Specialization and Pre-Baccalaureate Maritime Students in Midway Senior High School Class 2020-2021”. The last presentation in this breakout session is a presentation on the research entitled “Stress Strata of Midway Pre-Baccalaureate Maritime Students during Remote Flexible Learning: Measurement Across Selected Variable”.  

The researches on last breakout session are researches on Business, Administration, and Management. Dr. Jemmuel C. Roque presented his research “Service Standards of Student Affairs and Services (SAS) Among Maritime Higher Institutions (HEI) In   Central Luzon: Basis for Strategic Plan”. It was followed by the presentation of Mr. Kevin Juan of his research entitled “Facets of Absenteeism among College Students: Basis for Developing Attendance Intervention Program”.  

Presentations from the breakout sessions happened simultaneously as well as all the open forums for each breakout session.  

After all the presentations and open forums, awards were awarded to the presenters followed by the closing remarks from Midway’s Research Coordinator and the over-all in charge for the Research Colloquium, Mr. Christian M. Santiago. 

Survey forms and evaluation forms were disseminated after the colloquium. 

All in all, the research colloquium was a success and it delivered its goal of promoting the Research Culture in the institution and also to the other participants.

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Studentcaster Episode 1

Ma. Solla Baluya from Las Navas, Northern Samar, a second-year student taking up Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, testify the commitment of Midway in delivering the highest quality of service. 

She comes from Samar going to Cabanatuan City hoping to experience a quality education: 

“Sa Totoo lang, di’ ko alam kung san talaga ako mag-eenroll;…My Tito recommended Midway Colleges” Ms. Baluya said. 

For her almost two years in the institution, she proudly says that “Ung pagiging approachable and responsible ng mga teachers, staffs, and officers, yun ang nagustuhan ko sa Midway Colleges, kaya dito ako nag-enroll at nag-aral.” 

She discusses the advances of taking Bachelor of Science Information Systems that aside from earning good money, the program is in demand and applicable in a lot of opportunities. 

She narrates her experience and memorable moment in the institution which she actively participated for developing student holistic learning. She has a strong faith and beliefs in how the institution can help her to fulfil her dreams. 

Continue your determination and passion, Ms Baluya, continue in being DRIVEN. 

December 2020

Institutional Caster Pilot Episode

A 32nd year of testifying Midway Colleges’ quality service.

DRIVEN Channel features seven (7) of the employees who have served at the institution for more than a decade. Each employee tells a story of hardship, sacrifices, and gratefulness in Midway Colleges.

Ms. Jenny Alcantara. She is the first employee of Midway in Nueva Ecija. One of her sources of motivation to push forward is every employee she works with. She values each employee as a family. She shares how Midway started from the paper-based operation compared to the current technology of the institution. From being a library staff from 1993 to an Academic Coordinator this 2020, she is a living testimony of changes happening in the institution – its innovation and excellence.

Ms. Anita Cabalce. She shares the adventitious circumstances of how she became part of the institution. She started Midway as faculty of Sciences (Chemistry) and demonstrating her excellence and dedication, she was promoted as Registrar of the institution. She also mentions the secret of her 27 years of journey – the trust and spirit of the family.

Ms. Rosabell Manglicmot. She started her journey as a Cashier in Midway until she promoted as Finance Director – OIC. She testified the how Midway transformed her life.

She narrated that one of the most important ingredients of success and long journeys is perseverance.

Mr. Richard Antolin. He started the as faculty until he bestows new responsibility as Sports Coordinator of the institution, until he was recognized as the President of the Private School Athletic Association. He tells about the labor, sacrifices and achievement of having a long service in Midway Colleges.

Ms. Maricel Esguerra. She started as a part-time faculty of Computer and become the Academic Coordinator of Marine Transportation. She shares challenges in her first year of teaching in the institution and how she overcomes this. She tells her unforgettable memories in Midway Colleges, the place she considers as her second home and will cherish every memory.

 

Ms. Citadel Punzal. Started as faculty to TESDA Program Director and be appointed as Senior High School Principal last 2018, Ms. Citadel Punzal shares her message of love and gratefulness. Midway witness her passion in teaching for more than a decade gave her an opportunity to show her kindness and gratefulness to Midway community.

 

Dr. Jemmuel Roque. He started as a faculty and became the Research Head of the institution, share his journey, challenges, and inspiration throughout his more than a decade of service in Midway Colleges. Through the support of the institution, he pushes forward to ensure student welfare and development.

Amongst the changes that happen throughout 32 years, Midway Colleges continue to serve its community by providing transformative education.

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Teachercaster Episode 10 (College)

Recapitulated the highlights of activities and learnings during the pandemic time.

Teachercaster Ms. Marie Aliling recapitulated the highlights of activities and learnings of students during the 1st semester for the past 10 weeks of distance learning.

Videos of recent events were played as Ms. Aliling narrated the highlights of the activities. These include the collaboration of Senior High School and College departments in producing weekly updates for Teachercaster program, lesson preparation of teachers for the upcoming assessments of their students, and summary of teaching techniques for the subjects Social Sciences and Mathematics.

Midway Colleges have proven that distance is not a hindrance in delivering transformative education even with the ongoing battle against the pandemic.

This pandemic has led everyone to give importance to their health. With this, Physical Education teachers and Midway’s multi-awarded coach, Edwin Lobenia worked together to produce instructional videos on how to properly execute home workout exercises in an episode of Teachercaster.

The students of Midway are fortunate enough to be able to experience the use of technology through online learning. Students are not only using Microsoft 365 as a Learning Management System, but they have also been open to opportunities for learning with great ease, for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) teachers are all equipped and ready to teach in a virtual learning environment. These expert teachers handled the lessons in depth.

Moreover, teachers ensure that students get a balance between their studies and non-academic related activities. Like in the recent acquaintance and TikTok challenge, these activities are proven to be engaging and fun for students.

In summary, Ms. Aliling thanked everyone who has been part of Teachercaster program for all the hard work they shared. She reminded the students to be DRIVEN in all their ways and said “Remember that in everything we do, we must always give our best and strive for excellence. God bless on your assessments.”

The storyline was written by Teachercaster Ms. Marie Aliling who is a program coordinator herself while Mr. Jestony Alvarez directed the episode.

December 2020

Teachercaster Episode 9 (SHS)

Integrates the use of arts in teaching Mathematics

With a lack of early exposure to numbers and simple mathematics, students are left without opportunities to learn through differentiated instruction practices.  That is why Midway integrates the use of art in teaching Mathematics that can affect student’s understanding and retention of key concepts and vocabulary. 

Senior High School Department of Midway Colleges integrates the use of arts in teaching Mathematics through different activities that use arts before the discussion to lighten and understand the concepts of each topic. It was also highlighted in the selected topic the use of Desmos graphing calculator which helps each student to see the illustration of the graph. It was also highlighting in their teaching-learning activities the conduct of a video tutorial about Pre – Calculus and General Mathematics among students.

Because of the crisis we are experiencing right now, Mathematics becomes much difficult to understand. Hence, in Midway, we think of ways that help our students to understand Mathematics concepts better.  Midway makes Mathematics interesting.

November 2020

CEO of MIDWAY at Manila Times

Mr. Sabino Czar Cloma Manglicmot II, the CEO of Midway Colleges, was featured on The Manila Times on November 18, 2020.

The CEO told the history of how he continued the legacy of Admiral Tomas Cloma, the sailor who discovered and conquered Spratly Islands and the Father of Philippine Maritime Education

In an interview, Mr. Manglicmot IIshared the story of how he started to be an educator.

An inspiring story of family legacy, passion for the people and patriotism. This story is definitely one for the books!

Read the full article at https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/11/18/business/maritime-business/the-cloma-legacy/797955/

Congratulations Sir Czar!

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