Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2009, Ipinagdiwang

          Sa kabila ng malakas na ulan na may kasamang kulog at kidlat, ipinagdiwang ng mga guro at mag-aaral ng Mabalacat College ang pagtatapos ng Buwan ng Wika noong Agosto 27, 2009 sa ganap na ala-una ng hapon sa himnasyo ng Xevera, Tabun, Mabalacat, Pampanga.

Sa ilalim ng temang: Wikang Filipino:Mula Baler Hanggang Dulo ng Pilipinas!, nagpasiklaban ng talento ang mga mag-aaral sa iba’t-ibang kolehiyo sa larangan ng (1) Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas; (2) Makalumang Indak sa Makabagong Tugtugin at (3) Pag-awit ng Isahan.

Ang napakagandang pagtatanghal ng mga mag-aaral ng College of Education ang nagbigay daan sa pagpanalo nito sa Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas ng akdang Pilipino: Isang Depinisyon ni Ponciano Pineda. Hindi naman matatawaran ang husay, saya at kulay ng pagtatanghal ng mga mag-aaral ng College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Tourism na silang nag-uwi ng unang gantimpala sa Makalumang Indak sa Makabagong Tugtugin. Si Bb. Ivy T. De Guzman ng College of Information Technology Education ang itinanghal na kampeonato sa Pag-awit ng Isahan.

Sa mga guro at kawani, Si G. Mario C. Felipe, Koordineytor ng P.E., ang nanalo sa Maka-Pilipinong Kasoutan. Si Bb. Roma Amor S. Manalang, librarian, ang nanalo sa mga kababaihan.

            Si Gng. Jennifer S. Lumanug, Dr. Jose V. Guinto at Annielyn Sison ang nagsilbing mga hurado sa mga patimpalak. Binati ni Dr. Leonardo C. Canlas ang mga mag-aaral, kawani at mga guro ng Kolehiyo, lalong-lalo na si G. Christian Allan C. Cagano, ang masipag at masigasig na Koordineytor ng Filipino.

MC Holds a Lecture-Forum on Dangerous Drugs

In compliance with the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, Mabalacat College, in cooperation with the Mabalacat Police Station, held a Lecture-Forum on Dangerous Drugs on August 20, 2009, 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the Covered Court, Xevera, Mabalacat.

SPO2 Francisco Ronquillo of the Mabalacat Police Station spoke on harmful effects of dangerous drugs on the physical and mental well-being of the youth. He also discussed the government’s intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs.

During the said event, Engr. Rox Peña, an environmentalist, lectured on the adverse effects of the climate change on the Philippines. He also urged the Mabalaqueños to save the critically endangered Balacat tree (Rhamnus talanai Blanco), from which the town got its name.   

Mayor Marino P. Morales and Vice Mayor Prospero T. Lagman graced the occasion with their presence. As R.A. 9165 mandates the integration of instruction on drug abuse prevention and control in the tertiary curricula, all MC students were required to attend the symposia.

MC Holds Symposia on Drug Abuse Prevention and Climate Change

In compliance with the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, Mabalacat College, in cooperation with the Mabalacat Police Station, held a Lecture-Forum on Dangerous Drugs on August 20, 2009, 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the Covered Court, Xevera, Mabalacat.

SPO2 Francisco Ronquillo of the Mabalacat Police Station spoke on harmful effects of dangerous drugs on the physical and mental well-being of the youth. He also discussed the government’s intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs.

During the said event, Engr. Rox Peña, an environmentalist, lectured on the adverse effects of the climate change on the Philippines. He also urged the Mabalaqueños to save the critically endangered Balacat tree (Rhamnus talanai Blanco), from which the town got its name.   

Mayor Marino P. Morales and Vice Mayor Prospero T. Lagman graced the occasion with their presence. As R.A. 9165 mandates the integration of instruction on drug abuse prevention and control in the tertiary curricula, all MC students were required to attend the symposia.

AFP Holds Anti-Insurgency Forum

The Task Group Alfa of Joint Task Force “Amihan,” Civil Military Operations Battalion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted an Anti-insurgency Forum at Mabalacat College on August 6, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All students were required to attend the said activity.

The Task Group Alfa presented a video presentation detailing the harrowing experiences of students who joined unlawful associations. A personal testimony was also shared by Ms. Agnes Reaño, a rebel returnee. Ms. Reaño was a promising student when she was recruited to the Communist Party of the Philippines. She shared her experiences and disappointments while a rebel. She urged MC students to be vigilant and think twice before joining unlawful groups.

           This awareness program is part of the government’s intensive drive to counter the infiltration of the Philippine schools by the agents of Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army and the National Democratic Front. The Commission on Higher Education Region III also endorsed the program.

Select Members of the Faculty and Staff Joins DepEd Mabalacat Lakbay-Aral in Palawan

A thrilling trip to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

        As part of the Faculty and Staff Development Program of Mabalacat College, selected members of Faculty and Staff joined the Department of Education – Mabalacat in their Lakbay-aral to Palawan on July 31 to August 2, 2009.

            The Mabalacat College representation, headed by VP Administration Carmelita P. Sotto, includes Mr. and Mrs. Roel and Hilaria Aboy, Mr. Cezar G. Lumanog, Jr., Mrs. Ruby B. Gamboa, Mr. Mario G. Felipe and Atty. Robert John I. Donesa. The group is billeted at the Tourismo Hotel at the downtown Puerto Princesa City.

The tour package, sponsored by the Municipality of Mabalacat, includes sightseeing around Puerto Princesa City, island-hopping at Honda Bay and boating at the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

            The sightseeing around Puerto Princesa City is in itself an invigorating treat. The city is simply the Philippines’ cleanest and greenest. Greeneries are found everywhere. The rocks at the city’s outskirts reveal stories of a lively geological past. The city tour is highlighted by a visit to Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center where the group flirted with crocodiles.

The island-hopping at Honda Bay was a terrifying experience. It was where the group braved the fury of typhoon Jolina (Goni), which brewed the country and claimed lives since the day 1 of the trip. So grueling was the experience that during the ensuing fellowship night, the Mabalacat East District presented an eerie poem describing the unbelievable survival of the group.

        The next day, the group explored the fascinating Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. With its giant limestone caves, magnificent stalactites and stalagmites, endemic wildlife and surrounding virgin forests, it is easy to see why the spot is included in the elite list of natural world heritage site.

             For the College, the aim of the trip is not only to expose select members of the faculty and staff to places but also to promote camaraderie with other educators of the Municipality.