The Mariners Collegian

03/09/2024

Heads up, Marinerians! Are you ready for the first Departmental Exam of the Academic Year? You might want to check out this list, lest you forget the important items to help you ace the exam. Goodluck!

03/09/2024

Goodluck fellow Marinerians! for the first Departmental Exam of the First Semester. Padayon!

𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐄! 💗🫶🏼

Let's turn our 𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 into 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 and ace those prelim exams with a mix of charm and hard work.

We want to extend our heartfelt wishes of Good Luck to all the dedicated Cadets.
Believe in yourselves and let your hard work shine⚓

Wishing all MARINERIANS, and Everyone the best of luck! Let's go get those pasadong grades!

📝: MDO Yeoman, Midn. John Louie B. Onarosa
🖼️: MDO Radio Operator, Midn. Charles Diesel M. Sevilla

22/08/2024

Happy Birthday to one of our dearest staff writers Midshipman Jeric Lorenz Bunayog! May this special day filled with joy and excitement!

Greetings from your Kule family!

19/08/2024

Happy Birthday to our Staff Writer, Midshipman Lawrence Añonuevo!

Wishing you another year filled with love, success and everything else you deserve. Happy Birthday! Sit back, enjoy and celebrate. It's your birthday!

Special greetings from the Collegian family!

12/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Mariners' Legazpi conducts a mass ceremony for the 7th Memorial Anniversary of Madame Eliza Lazaro Jimenez

09/08/2024

𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

On August 8, 2024, the departmental orientation for the Marine Transportation students was held at the Mariners' Legazpi annex with the attendance of all the teaching staff and other personnel related to the Marine Transportation course. Introductions were made by each staff member regarding the subjects and grading system associated with the course.

Highlighted at the event was the election of new officers for the Marine Deck Organization (MDO). The new members took an oath as the officers for the school year 2024-2025.

Master: Jeric Lorenz Bunayog
Chief officer: Jomarie D. Rodriquez
Yeoman: John Louie B. Onarosa
Purser: Ashley Rayne A. Suerte
Auditor: John Cedric M. Bataller
Radio Operator: Angel B. Cid
Chief Shore Patrol: Edieno M. Monzon III
Assistant Shore Patrol: Andrie Louis Magno
Chief Steward: MC Derick Cabuyog
Assistant Steward: Justin Matthew Perez

Representatives:
1st: James Joshua L. Locaba
2nd: Sopia Joy Manlapas
3rd: Sherlyn Enguillo

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮
𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝗱

09/08/2024

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤| 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

On August 8, 2024, engineering students gathered at Mariners' by the Sea JCJ Gymnasium to learn more about the departmental orientation.

The program provided them with a broader knowledge about the plans and rules that needed to be followed together with the subjects that the instructors are teaching.

Moreover, Midwn. Katlene Divine Caballero was elected as the 1st Year Representative for the MPS.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 & 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀ñ𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐨

08/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Mariners' Legazpi conducts Departmental Orientation for BS Marine Transportation Students

08/08/2024

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦| Mariners' School Organizations Showcase

Student leaders introduce their organizations to freshmen of Mariners Legazpi on August 7, 2024. The day featured two main events: Marine Transportation in the morning and Marine Engineering and Business Courses in the afternoon.

The event's goal is to familiarize freshmen with the organizations' roles in terms of leadership, camaraderie, service, and student opportunities. Freshmen also expressed interest in joining organizations to enhance their skills.

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 & 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻̃𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗼

08/08/2024

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟮 𝗕𝗦𝗠𝗧 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

In the industry traditionally dominated by men, 12 newly enrolled female students in BS Marine Transportation prepare to set sail along the long blue line.

On August 6, 2024, during the progression of the orientation seminar for BSMT students at JCJ Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, President Merle Jimenez-San Pedro acknowledged the 12 BSMT female freshmen out of approximately 400 BSMT male freshmen enrolled at Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges of Legazpi City.

In her speech, President Merle Jimenez-San Pedro emphasizes how the institution’s administration supports the female minority, even though most companies tend to favor male cadets, as they even manage to produce management-level female officers. As she stated and quoted, “Most of our partners are actually taking care of our male cadets. Kaya meron tayong special efforts para naming matulungan yung kakaunti lang naman, there are about 2% of the female cadets and were very happy, but even in the past, we have those in the management level, so kaya binibigyan natin ng supporta yan, kasi sino ba naman ang tutulong sa kanila kundi ay ang Administration ng inyong mahal na eskwelahan.”

Subsequently, President Merle Jimenez San-Pedro reassured the 12 BSMT female freshmen that regardless of the challenges, there are female cadets who are doing well in the industry, after which she encouraged the female freshmen to pursue, as she quoted, “Mas marami po tayong partners who really want male cadets, but let me tell you that we have very good female cadets who are doing good, so again to the brave female cadets who are here, sana hanggang third year, 12 parin kayong magigiting.”

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗻̃𝗲𝘇
𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

07/08/2024

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗽𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 (𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗠) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

To help the newly enrolled students become familiar with the inner workings of the institution, the Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges of Legazpi City conducts the Orientation Seminar (ORSEM) on August 6, 2024, at the JCJ multi-purpose gymnasium.

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗻̃𝗲𝘇 | 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀
𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

07/08/2024

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿

On August 5, 2024, the Upperclassmen of Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges of Legazpi City take the freshmen out on a tour around the MPCF-LC main campus and the Mariners’ by the sea (annex) to show the features of the institution in every nook and cranny and to help the newly enrolled students become familiar with their secondary home.

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 & 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

07/08/2024

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟳𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗝𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘇

To celebrate the life of the late Commodore Dante Lazaro Jimenez, along with the 39th Founding Anniversary of the institution, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges of Legazpi conducts a Thanksgiving mass on August 5, 2024, at the JCJ Gymnasium MPCF-LC.

The mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Jay Gargaceran, after which a bouquet of flowers was placed at the podium as an offer to the late former president of the three sister schools: MPCF-LC, MPCF-Canaman, and MPC-Naga.

Commodore Dante is best remembered by the Mariners academic community as a leader who left a legacy in pursuing quality education for the Bicolano youth, especially those who ventured to become seafarers through MPCF’s maritime programs, and the imprint of his activism for a drug- and corrupt-free Philippines, which he upheld until the end.

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 & 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

06/08/2024

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗽𝗶 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰- 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Along with the celebration of the 39th Founding Anniversary and the commemoration of the 72nd Birth Anniversary of the late Commodore Dante L. Jimenez, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges of Legazpi City welcomes the newly enrolled college students at the Official Opening of the Regular Classes for the Academic Year 2024-2025 on August 5, 2024, at the MPCF-LC main campus.

To start, The Mariners’ Band and Majorettes set the atmosphere, engaging the freshmen with their spectacular performance. After which, the officers instructed the freshmen to form a line for the commencement of their first morning colors.

Consecutively, the official program chairs and the managing staff were introduced to the newly enrolled students for them to become familiar with whom they needed to get in touch with their inquiries.

Mr. Conrado L. Cordero, Vice President for Administration, started his speech by expressing his gratitude to the freshmen for choosing the Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legazpi, City, telling the newly enrolled students that they are now part of the institution, as he quoted, “Be sure to be familiar with the vision of the institution because you are now a part of this, as we work our way towards developing professional leaders in maritime and business education.” He ended his speech with a welcoming gesture and gratitude to the freshmen.

Following the speech of the Vice-President for Administration, President Merle Jimenez-San Pedro endowed the newly enrolled students with her speech, assuring the freshmen that they have made the right decision in choosing the institution, as she cited, “As we welcome all of you here in Mariners’, please, you have made the right decision that you have enrolled here in Mariners’ because we have great graduates who are already in the shipping, the hospitality management, in customs brokerage industry, in mechanical engineering. Marami po tayo, ang mga maliliit na nakakapuwing, so tayo po at Mariners’, let’s make good and let’s make not just Rawis, Albay, Bicol, and the Philippines proud of our dreams that will come true pag kayo po ay nakatapos dito”. After which, she ended her speech by sharing the core values of the institution with the freshmen.

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 | 𝗝𝗵𝗮𝘆-𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗿
𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

01/08/2024

Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges of Legazpi City 38TH Commencement Exercise and Ring-Hop Ceremony of the College of Maritime Education

Even the biggest cliffs can be weathered by the relentless embrace of the waves over time. Like the waves surging into cliffs, we have the power to carve even the most formidable barriers we face in life through patience and perseverance.

On July 26, 2024, Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges of Legazpi City Inaugurates the 38th Commencement Exercise and Ring-Hop Ceremony of the College of Maritime Education for the Class of 2024, “Batch Dagisik” at JCJ Gymnasium MPCF-LC, producing yet again a selection of exceptional students ready to contribute to the maritime industry.

President Merle Jimenez-San Pedro endowed the audience with her President’s Address followed by the presentation of the Maritime Program Graduates and the Newly Licensed Maritime Officers by the newly seated Dean of Maritime Studies, Dante C. Bo, MM, PhD. The President of MPCF-LC bestowed her official recognition and affirmation afterward.

Following the affirmation and recognition of the President of MPCF-LC, Dr. Gabriel L. Jimenez, DMD, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees introduced the Commencement Speaker Ms. Sonia Bautista Malaluan, MPA, Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), which later gave an encouraging speech for the completers and newly licensed Maritime Officers.
Hon. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) also provided a special message via pre-recorded video. It was followed by an inspirational message from one of the special guests, C/E Jean Vincent S. Abobo, President and General Manager of Solstad Offshore Crewing Services Philippines, Inc. C/E Abobo, a true-blue Bicolano had his 2nd Year in Marine Engineering at our Institution.

With successive messages and presentations of the Plaque of Appreciation for the Guest and Industry Partners by the President and the Board of Trustees, the students with Completed Classroom Instructions (CCIs) with distinguished academic achievements were given Honorary Awards by the President of MPCF-LC and the Commencement Speaker.

After the Awarding of Honors, the Board of Trustees, Guests, and College officials participated in the Seven Seas Ceremony by pouring a glass of water into the bowl seven times, signifying the world's seven largest bodies of water.

The Ceremony concluded after reciting the Pledge of Loyalty and Commitment which was led by the Corps of Midshipmen Master, Midn. Clars Klay T. Uy. The singing of the MPCF Hymn was led by a completer with three (3) members of the Mariners’ Band, a nostalgic part of the ceremony. The CCI completers then tossed their Pershing Cap in the air, signifying the end of their academic studies and the beginning of their Maritime journey.

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 & 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

30/07/2024

Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation - Legazpi 38th Commencement Exercise and Ring-hop Ceremony of the College of Business Education and Engineering

On July 24, 2024, at JCJ Gymnasium MPCF-LC, the Class of 2024, “Batch Dagisik,” leaves Mariners with a great deal of pride and joy to begin a new set of journeys in their lives.

Hon. Herbie B. Aguas, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism, Region 5, shared some of his life experiences and described professionalism in three words: integrity, responsibility, and respect. He also advised the graduates to get MAD: M is for Maintaining high ethical standards, A is for Accountability and Reliability, and D is for Developing a love for learning and growth in your field. He also quoted, “Take Accountability for Blame is the Water in which many Dreams and Relationships Drown.” At the end of his speech, he challenged the graduates to exemplify professionalism and never be the reason to make others' lights go out but be the reason why others can shine.

A distinguished guest, Hon. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), also gave a speech to the graduates. He shared some of his experiences and congratulatory messages.

Moreover, Ivy Caudina Elias, a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management graduate and valedictorian of the Class of 2024, delivered a speech about her thoughts and experiences in her journey as a college student and “pandemic baby.” She also offered an inspiring message and quoted, "Scary news is, you're on your own now. But the cool news is, you're on your own now," and “Malayo pa, pero malayo na.”

This amazing accomplishment is just one step in the students' journey. They overcame many obstacles to achieve this success. Their perseverance is an inspiration to everyone they meet, and they have earned all the rewards coming their way.

Congratulations, Batch Dagisik!

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗻̃𝗲𝘇
𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀

29/07/2024

𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐗𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐙𝐄

Anthony Francis Bermas' quest for a podium finish ended yesterday, as he lost in his bout against Pescalia of Region VII in the elimination round of Boxing Competition -- Elite Men Middleweight Division -- Day 3 of 2024 PRISAA National Games. Nevertheless, Bermas finished with bronze medal under his belt.

A day prior to Bermas' fall, Sean Ezekiel Rian, also a boxer of Mariners' Blue Dolphins, had his ascent to national honours blocked as he lost a match against his foe, who is coincidentally from the same region as the one who fell Bermas, Utera of Region VII, in the Boxing Competition -- Elite Men Flyweight Division -- held on day 2 of the PRISAA 2024 National Games.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐲-𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐫

29/07/2024

𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐀

On Day 3 of the 2024 PRISAA National Games, Taekwondo - Kyorugi -- Flyweight Division -- Wyns Marfil of the Mariners' Blue Dophins lost in a match against his Region I foe. Marfil bows out of contention.

"Napagod. Medyo nakulang pa sa resistensya (stamina) pero okay naman yung laro niya," said Steven Roy Tero, coach of Marfil.

Coach Tero added that Marfil will undergo more training and proper conditioning to prepare for the next PRISAA Games.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐲-𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐫

29/07/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Highlights from Day 4 of the Boxing Event held on July 25, 2024, at Pacific Mall Gaisano.

As the finals arrived, the boxers gave everything they had to secure the gold medal in their respective weight divisions. Region 5 brought home 1 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals..

29/07/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | On Days 2 & 3 of the Taekwondo Event, the KYORUGI competition was held at SM Mall Legazpi.

Competitors showcased their skill and strategy in intense sparring matches, aiming to secure their spots in the finals and bring home the gold medal.

28/07/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Highlights from Day 3 of the Boxing Event held on July 24, 2024, at Pacific Mall Gaisano.

As the quarterfinals kicked off, with each qualified boxer battling fiercely to secure their spot in the finals. The crowd roared with excitement, witnessing their skill and determination.

27/07/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Highlights from Day 2 of the Boxing Event held on July 23, 2024, at Pacific Mall Gaisano.

As the heat and tension of the boxing event continue, competitors strive to qualify for the quarterfinals. The day's highlights include knockouts by Jude Jaicitin and Mory Dapiaoen, and a technical knockout by Jaymep Sales that ended his bout in just 42 seconds.

27/07/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Day 1 of the Taekwondo - POOMSAE Event held on July 22, 2024, at SM Mall Legazpi.

Players from the 17 regions demonstrated precision, control, and accuracy in their movements as they aimed to claim gold medals for their respective regions.

27/07/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Highlights from Day 1 of the Boxing Event held on July 22, 2024, at Pacific Mall Gaisano.

Pacific Mall Gaisano was filled with cheers from the crowd as the first day of the boxing event started. Bouts #1 to #13 lasted for 3 hours.

26/07/2024

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐝.

In the Men 19-25 50 LC Meter Breaststroke SENIORS Heat 2 of 3 Finals, Leopando Justin Dale gave his best effort but narrowly missed out on top positions against competitors from 6 regions. Similarly, in the Men 19-25 400 LC Meter Medley Relay SENIORS, the competition was fierce.

Following that, in the Men 19-25 800 LC Meter Freestyle Relay SENIORS, Brix Onruba's team showcased their skills but fell short of surpassing the leading regions, impacting their chance at winning medals. Despite the tough competition, the athletes displayed remarkable sportsmanship and determination throughout the event.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀ñ𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐨

25/07/2024

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

In the first two days of the PRISAA Games 2024 Swimming, the Bicol University Swimming Pool is hotly contested. Despite frequent rains, the fight continues with the athletes being competitive and determined to bring honor for their region.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀ñ𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐨

25/07/2024

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 | Preparations and Insights from Taekwondo Coach Steven Roy Tero and his player Wyns Marfil.

25/07/2024

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝟐 | 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 |

During the first two days of the PRISAA Games 2024 Swimming at Bicol University Swimming Pool, frequent rains did not deter the competitors.

On the first day, in the Men 19-25 100 LC Meter Breaststroke Seniors, Leopando achieved a time of 1:21.10s, securing 12th place. Additionally, in the Men 19-25 200 LC Meter Relay Senior Division, Leopando's team clocked 2:03.67s, placing 7th. Region 7 set the benchmark with a winning time of 1:56.61s.

Meanwhile, Onruba Brix achieved a time of 2:50.75s on the second day, earning him 5th place overall in the Men 19-25 200 LC Meter Backstroke Senior.

On day 2, Justin Dale Leopando recorded a time of 2:54.94s, placing 9th overall in the Men 19-25 200 LC Meter Breaststroke Seniors.

Following the 200 LC Meter Backstroke Senior Division on the second day, Brix clocked 2:50.75s, advancing to 5th place.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀ñ𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐨

24/07/2024

The Mariners Collegian Family is immensely grateful that these seniors signify the end of their first draft and the start of their next chapter!

You guys dedicated numerous hours to writing and editing, yet you maintained balance in your academic pursuits and even indulged in creative exploration.

Warm gratitude is not enough to express our appreciation for managing the worlds of fiction and nonfiction, exploring character-building, and sharpening your abilities to transform thoughts into written words.

We faced criticism for delayed posts, grammar errors, and uploading epic images, but as a senior, you are there to guide us and help us manage it. You now know how to accept both accomplishments and failures, create gripping stories, and establish your voices.

Congratulations, graduates! It's time to reflect on the incredible journey you’ve experienced as press students as you prepare to embark on a new chapter in your life. Your Kule family will always be here. May your pens be quick, your ideas unbound, and your travels be creative.

Written by: Mark Jezer L. Cuachin
Layout by: Franz Allene Martinez

23/07/2024

I𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: Marinerians, alongside students from Sorsogon and Divine Word College - Legazpi, led the 17 regions in the Opening Ceremony Mob Dance.

Hon. Carmen Geraldine B. Rosal, the mayor of Legazpi City, ignited the urn which symbolizes the opening of the National PRISAA Games 2024.

The BU-PGA Sports complex was filled with vibrant colors by the symbolic blasting and throwing of colors of unity.

𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒚: 𝑱𝒉𝒂𝒚-𝑨𝒏 𝑨𝒎𝒐𝒓