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03/07/2025

HAPPENING NOW!

The Central Student Council of QZC powered up the excitement on July 3, 2025, as students flocked to the PMI Gymnasium for a thrilling game of BINGO.

With exciting prizes, raffle draws, and a whopping ₱8,000 grand prize, the event turned the campus into a lively arena of cheers, numbers, and lucky streaks.

01/07/2025

Crime Prevention Seminar at PMI QZC

On June 27, 2025, the Central Student Council (CSC) of PMI Colleges Quezon City led a Crime Prevention Seminar at the PMI QZC Gymnasium, aimed at raising awareness and promoting safety among students.

The event was attended by PMI students, student leaders, and classroom officers, all showing strong support for campus safety.

Key speakers included:

PMSg Maureen Esteban Camba Jr., a decorated officer from Masambong Police Station, who shared insights on crime trends and community protection.

Ms. Kathleen Umali-Valenzuela, PMI’s Guidance Counselor, who emphasized mental health, youth development, and responsible decision-making.

The seminar empowered the PMI community with knowledge to stay safe, alert, and informed.

Article | Lloyd Dela Cruz
Photos | Venus Villanueva

28/06/2025

PMI COLLEGES CULTIVATES LEADERSHIP THROUGH ENGAGING TEAM BUILDING SEMINAR

In a continuing effort to foster leadership, unity, and professional growth among its student body, PMI Colleges, through the Office of the Student Affairs, successfully conducted a Leadership Training and Team Building Seminar on June 26, 2025, at the Library Extension, 4th Floor, PMI Colleges Quezon City Campus.

The event gathered student leaders and members from key organizations such as the Central Student Council, The Diamond Albatross, College-Y Club, PSCAS PMI Quezon City Chapter, PSCAS PMI Manila, and the 244th Naval ROTC Unit.

Resource speaker Mr. Santi Mercado Jr. delivered an inspiring and insightful session focused on developing self-leadership, accountability, and the value of team synergy in leadership roles. He highlighted practical approaches to leading with purpose, navigating group dynamics, and fostering a results-driven yet empathetic leadership style.

Adding vibrance to the program were a series of interactive team-building activities designed to enhance communication, cooperation, and trust among participants. These activities were not only engaging but also filled with energy and fun—leaving the student leaders motivated, refreshed, and more united than ever.

This seminar stands as a testament to PMI Colleges’ holistic approach to education—preparing its future maritime professionals not just academically, but also in leadership, character, and collaboration.

28/06/2025

The PMI Admirals overwhelmed Saint Bernadette of Lourdes Colleges with a decisive 100–64 victory on their home court at the PMI Gymnasium, showcasing dominance from start to finish.

27/06/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗠𝗜 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

After a tough loss against 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗥𝗧𝗨) last June 21, 2025, the team is looking to bounce back strong as they prepare to defend their home court against 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 tomorrow, June 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the PMI Gymnasium.

The defeat against RTU was a hard pill to swallow—not just because of the scoreline, but due to the absence of team captain Zarren Samus, who was sidelined due to injury. His absence affected both leadership and momentum on the court.

“𝙄 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙗𝙖𝙙,” Zarren shared. “𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙.”

And forward is exactly where the Admirals are headed. Despite the loss, their spirit remains unshaken.

But Coach Al knows that heart can take a team farther than talent alone.“𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺. '𝗬𝘂𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻' 𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗼. 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝗮𝗵𝗶𝘁 '𝗱𝗶 𝗸𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗸𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗯—'𝘆𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮."

That chemistry will be tested once again as the Admirals go head-to-head with Saint Bernadette in front of their school community. The pressure is high—but so is the motivation.

“𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 '𝙮𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢,”Coach Al said after practice. “𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡, 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙮, 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨—𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙢𝙖𝙜-𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠. 𝙎𝙖𝙗𝙞 𝙠𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙠𝙤 𝙣𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙜-𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙣𝙖𝙜-𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙞 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙖 𝙋𝙈𝙄.”

The team knows what’s at stake.
“𝙈𝙖𝙨 𝙜𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙡 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙖 '𝙮𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙞 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣... 𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙜𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙡 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙪𝙝𝙖 '𝙮𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙞 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙩 '𝙮𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙝𝙞𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣,” said Adrian Acorda, Center, expressing the fire within the gym.

Even with the sting of the last loss still fresh, the belief in a comeback runs deep.

“𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙥𝙖 𝙧𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙤 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙣𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙨, 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙖𝙨𝙖,”added by Waem Aspiras, Point Guard/Shooting Guard, a sentiment that’s quickly becoming the team’s mantra.

The Admirals are not just playing to win tomorrow. They’re playing for redemption. They’re playing for pride. And most of all, they’re playing to prove that the loss against RTU was just a detour—not the end of the road.

Tip-off is at 2:00 PM, and all eyes will be on the home team as they fight to turn the page and reclaim their rhythm.



Article | Althea Bardon
Photo | Jermaine Santiago

27/06/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚

In celebration of International Seafarers Day, the 𝗖𝗦𝗖 and 𝗖𝗠𝗘 proudly came together to recognize the skills, talents, and dedication of our PMI students through a series of academic and technical competitions.

In celebration of the International Seafarers Day, the CSC and CME proudly came together to recognize the skills, talents, and dedication of our PMI students through a series of academic and technical competitions.

With the esteemed and powerful presence of maritime excellence personified — 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩. 𝙆𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙋. 𝘼𝙣𝙚𝙨, the visionary Program Director of Marine Transportation;𝘾/𝙀 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾. 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙜, the esteemed Program Director of Marine Engineering; and no less than the helm of the College of Maritime Education himself, 𝘾/𝙈 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙖𝙮𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝘾. 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙫𝙖, our highly revered Dean.

Here are the winners and participants who gave their best in each event on the two-day celebration:

Essay Writing Competition:
1st – Romeo Bernarte Jr.
2nd – Ma. Althea Gwyneth Bardon
3rd – Rogean Bhelle A. Picardal

Slogan Making Competition:
1st – Teejay Hanz Panelo
2nd – Nikita Xynch Dalmacio
3rd – Sapanza Roland Gonzales

Poster Making Competition:
1st – John Edward Badillo
2nd – Jhazelyn Macapagal
3rd – Lovely Heart M. Mancol

Knot Tying Competition:
1st – Jan Raven Paredes
2nd – Paul Newell Marasigan
3rd – John Michael Magbukid

Morse Code Competition:
1st – Jayveen Griek L. Zonio and James Sheridan V. Sengco Jr.
2nd – Jomar D. Ramilo and John Lester T. Ogale
3rd – Gian Kenneth Valle and Ezekiel Silvestre

Quiz Bee – Marine Transportation:
1st – Charles Camit, Sherwin Angelo, & Marcus Antonio Pico
2nd – Hubert Siervo, Nathaniel Luke Balaton, & Summer Ryan Sharief
3rd – Achilles Hector Besmonte, Janheran Braga, & Josh Aldrine Bulingit

Motor Control Trainer Competition:
1st – Echel Funcubit
2nd – Kurt Andrey Enriquez
3rd – Andrew James Pablo

Simulator Competition:
1st – Mark Luigi B. Cabangbang
2nd – James A. Calizo
3rd – Kurt Daniel C. Briones

Quiz Bee – Marine Engineering:
1st – Gavriel Braily Legaspi, John Lloyd Cebedo, & Fedenberg Redoble
2nd – Sophia Cassandra Claret V. Toy, Lloyd Cortel, & Lorenze Gerard Dechuyon
3rd – Anthony Basitas, Meynard Noval, & Ejie Tomimbo



Photos | Erica Aton
Caption | Ady Dalangin, Sae Coi Espaldon

24/06/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗥𝗦' 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The Central Student Council (CSC), in collaboration with the College of Maritime Education (CME), teamed up to celebrate the International Seafarer's Day with the theme “𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙊𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣, 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙊𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.”
The second day involved a set of contests participated in by Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering, and Customs Administration students.

The scheduled activities included an Essay Writing Contest, Quiz Bees, Morse Code “Sender and Receiver”, Knot Tying Contest, and practical tasks involving the Simulator and Motor Control.

Winners will be awarded tomorrow, June 25, during the closing program of the celebration, at the PMI Grounds Marine Engineering New Building at 3:00PM.



via Althea Bardon
Photos | Erica Aton, CSC Officers

23/06/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

In celebration of International Seafarer’s Day, the CSC and CME Department launched a series of contests starting with Slogan and Poster Making held on June 23.

Events continue tomorrow, June 24, with Essay Writing, Morse Code, Knot Tying, and Quiz Bees. Winners will be announced on June 25, 3PM at the PMI Groundfloor.

Theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.”

Photos | Erica Aton

23/06/2025

The Central Student Council (CSC), in collaboration with the College of Maritime Education (CME), opened the International Seafarer's Day celebration on June 23, 2025 with the theme “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.”

The first set of activities was held at the Library Extensions, featuring a Slogan Making and Poster Making Contest. Seven students from the Marine Transportation and Customs Administration programs participated in the Poster Making Contest, while four Customs Administration students joined the Slogan Making Contest.

Activities will continue on June 24, which will include the Essay Writing Contest, Morse Code “Sender and Receiver”, Knot Tying Contest, and Quiz Bees for Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering students.

Winners of all contests will be announced on June 25, 2025, starting at 3:00 PM at the PMI Groundfloor.

The event is organized in observance of International Seafarers’ Day and aims to highlight the role of students in the maritime field

via Althea Bardon
Photos | Erica Aton

21/06/2025

WATCH! PMI vs RTU

18/06/2025

A meaningful celebration of music and sacrifice will take center stage as “𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡: 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀” unfolds on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 at the 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮.

Set to headline this one-night tribute are some of today’s most admired and emotionally resonant Filipino artists, including 𝗕𝗲𝗻&𝗕𝗲𝗻, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮, Tawag ng Tanghalan singer, 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗮, and 𝗚𝗠𝗔’𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮

The event, which highlights the theme “Pag-ibig, Pangarap, at Pag-asa” (Love, Dreams, and Hope), is a tribute to the thousands of Filipino seafarers who face long months at sea in service of their families and the nation’s economy.

With over 400,000 Filipino seafarers deployed across the globe annually, the concert seeks to shine a light on the emotional and personal sacrifices behind every voyage.

Acclaimed folk-pop band 𝗕𝗲𝗻&𝗕𝗲𝗻, known for hits such as Leaves and Kathang Isip, shared their thoughts about the concert:

“𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙨𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙣𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮𝙖 𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤,” they said, emphasizing the emotional power of music in bridging distance and time.

Joining them is rising P-pop group 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖, known for their dynamic performances and girl power anthem. They will be sharing the stage with 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙎𝙖𝙜𝙖, whose soulful voice captured the hearts of many during his time on Tawag ng Tanghalan, and 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖, a GMA artist and singer-actor whose rising popularity brings youthful energy to the lineup.

Proudly supporting the event is 𝗣𝗠𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰., one of the country’s premier maritime institutions. Known for producing generations of world-class seafarers, PMI Colleges has partnered with the event to champion the contributions of their alumni and the larger maritime workforce.

PMI students can avail of exclusive discounted tickets through the 𝗣𝗠𝗜 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗘𝗱 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, making this a unique opportunity for the school community to be part of a nationwide tribute.

Tickets are now available via select outlets and through participating institutions.



Article | Althea Bardon

17/06/2025

PMI Colleges Backs “ALON” Concert Honoring Seafarers

PMI Colleges Inc. proudly supports ALON: A Tribute Concert Honoring Seafarers and Their Families on June 28, 2025, at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. PMI students can get discounted tickets at the GenEd Office.

We’re thrilled to have PMI Colleges Inc. on board as a proud supporter of ALON: A Tribute Concert Honoring Seafarers and Their Families!

Celebrate Pag-ibig, Pangarap, at Pag-asa with us on June 28, 2025 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium!

For PMI Colleges students, you can grab your tickets with an exclusive discount at the PMI GenEd OFFICE.