Pioneer Batch Completes National Service Training Program (NSTP)

With the theme Onwards to Responsible Volunteerism, MC held its first NSTP Closing Exercises on December 3, 2009 at the Xevera Clubhouse B. During the ceremonies, MC conferred Certificates of Completion to 24 Education students who completed the Literacy Training Service (LTS) and 23 IT students who finished the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS). As of March 2009, these conferees have successfully complied with the program requirements of NSTP as confirmed by the MC Board of Trustees in Resolution 23, series 2009.

Hon. Rogelio Q. Yumul, ABC President, was the Guest Speaker for the simple ceremonies. Vice Mayor Prospero T. Lagman, Hon. Christian Halili and Dr. Oscar Aurelio graced the occasion with their presence. College officials, Dr. Leonardo C. Canlas and Mrs. Carmelita P. Sotto also attended the ceremonies. The event was facilitated by Mr. Mario C. Felipe, P.E. and NSTP Coordinator.

The following are the members of the first batch of NSTP graduates:

Literacy Training Service Balangue, Glenn M. Canlas, Maureen S. Castillo, Jessica D. Catacutan, Rachel C. Cudia, Jenny-Lyn P. David, Rowena D. Dela Peña, Jaecel Ann O. Dimatulac, Renato C. Dizon, Juliet P. Dollente, Jennylyn D. Fajardo, Ma. Cristina R. Garcia, Armando Diogenes A. Garcia, Dianna T. Guevarra, Elaine C. Magat, Rio G. Mallari, Jayson Andrew G. Miranda, Alma L. Nucum, Angelie Marie C. Pangan, Gorvachev C. Perez, Janine M. Pineda, Arlyn G. Pineda, Given G. Rivera, Rosamia D. Tañedo, Sarah Jane T.

Civic Welfare Training Service Aboy, Kimberly P. Arago, Alexander R. Aviles, Reynan E. Bagsic, Stephen Aries D. Calilung, Zane Jose D. Campos, Anna Katrina C. Capili, Melody I. Dela Cruz, Fee Jay L. Dela Cruz, Shanenalyn Garcia, Michelle G. Laxamana, Josel D. Manasis, Santhy Paul G. Pangilinan, Angeline C. Punsalan, Jay P. Quioc, Darwin M. Reyes, Clifford Clay M. Sicat, Junel T. Sicat, Karen Cate S. Sicat, Siery Ann Joy P. Tolentino, Lorence M. Tomalon, Joan M. Tuazon, Christine Joyce V. Turqueza, Franz Jerell T.

The National Service Training Program (NSTP) is a mandated course (R.A. 9163) aimed at developing civic consciousness and defense preparedness of the youth. MC offers two (2) of the NSTP components – the Literacy Training Service (LTS) and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS). Literacy Training Service is a NSTP component designed to train students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to, among others, school children and out of school youth. On the other hand, Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) are sets of activities designed to contribute to the general welfare of the community.