28/11/2025
Reading Is Indeed Our Strongest Weapon!
November 26, 2025 – PMI Colleges, Auditorium was filled by Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering Students, to equip themselves with new knowledge and learnings from the seminar titled “Words to Work: The Role of Reading in Future Employability”, prepared by the Official Student Organization — The Diamond Albatross.
The program began with a joyous Rebus Game, which assessed each participant’s critical and analytical skills. It was a successful test; each puzzle was solved thoughtfully and accurately, leaving the speaker astounded by the participants’ enthusiasm.
“Reading is the solid foundation of Employability” – Christchelle G. Mondano LPT, MAEd, CFPsy, PhD, NU Nazareth SHS Principal, Resource Speaker, a statement that resonated deeply with every future maritime professional present.
As the program continued, students gained valuable insights on how reading shapes comprehension, strengthens decision-making, and sharpens professional competence — essential tools for their future careers at sea and beyond.
It also tackled that reading is the embodiment of every field and profession, emphasizing its importance as the key to understanding all aspects of their abilities.
The seminar concluded gracefully, with Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation students standing united in their commitment to grow, learn, and strive for excellence.
The event ended on an inspiring note alongside our dedicated advisers, **Sir Armenio Gallardo and Sir Ram Mante**, whose guidance continues to anchor the organization’s success.
Indeed, reading — and being truly comprehensive — is not just a skill, but a lifelong advantage, that we may use as the strongest weapon to battle illiteracy and will serve as the key, to unlock doors of opportunity.
✍️| Romeo Bernarte
📸| Mj Bernabe, Eduard Romero, Jedrick Flora, Jhude Fragada
