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Also, please read the full story of how the webmasters of www.mccid.edu.ph website were convinced to change it from a flashy, mushy, colorful website into a cleaner, firmer and more informative one. The article was part of the Lecture given by MCCID Training Director Jojo I. Esposa Jr. during the Webmasters' Interface Web Accessible ICT held in Cebu City last May 18-21, 2006 and participated in by more than 80 webmasters from the entire Philippines. Visit the How We Redesigned our Website article.
Drama, comedy, masquerade and fun filled activity commemorated MCCID's 15th Founding Anniversary last October 17, 2008 at Town and Country Hotel.
Each year level were divided into three groups. Each of them presented their comedy skits and dramatization of deaf culture. Winners received medals and special recognitions. They were judged according to the clarity of their theme, full participation of each member, props and special effects and audience impact. The members of the Board of Judges include Sir Oscar Purificacion, Sir Jefferson Cortez and Ms. Emilie Padullon. The presentation of second year students will be included in the final grades of their Deaf Culture subject while each comedy skit was evaluated by the judges from among the three selections; "Very Good", "Good" and "Fair".
The school administration was pleasantly surprised when the student organization donated a special large Gold-colored Sign Language Alphabet cased with a matching frame. The sign language frame was specially crafted by Ericson Guillermo. The group also gave a special collage of class photos printed in a huge white tarpaulin courtesy of Emil Zion Punzalan's Fotoseszion Studio. Zion is also the event's official photographer.
For his part, Sir Jojo Esposa, MCCID Training Director, accepted the gifts and thanked the student organization in behalf of the school administration. The two items are already displayed on the school's lobby replacing the old styrofoam A-B-C Sign Language Board.
The celebration ended with a feast of Filipino dishes with which everybody was completely satisfied.
In a separate activity, Mrs. Remedios Esposa, MCCID Registrar presented special Certificates of Recognition to the directors and overall leaders of the group last Wednesday, October 22 at MCCID Lecture Hall. She also gave each of them I-L-Y keychains and congratulated them for the remarkable efforts they did during the foundation day celebration.
Fifteen years ago in 1993, two young Christian computer professionals, one hearing and one deaf, dreamed of an educational institution that can concentrate on the needs of the deaf through the use of computers. This field of work is fitted to them because it needs minimal supervision and communication skills.
Fifteen years later, MCCID is now a well established organization in the field of computer education for the deaf that is recognized both here and abroad. Although we may not claim that we are the first post secondary school for the deaf in the Philippines, still we are one of the pioneers in computer and technical education. We also take pride in providing access to job opportunities for our qualified deaf graduates.
MCCID is a non-sectarian, post-secondary, Christian foundation school for the deaf in the Philippines. It has trained and graduated more than 250 Filipino deaf since 1993. Noteworthy alumni received Presidential awards as well as international accolades and participations.
MCCID has also capitalized on the huge popularity and success of the Internet by being the first school to add courses on web page designing, Flash animation and digital photography. It is the first institution for the deaf that went online in 1997. Its graduate won an international award in Web Page Designing in 2003. Its website is the first recipient of "Disabled Friendly Wesite Award" for being accessible to Persons with Disabilities. MCCID is also the first advocate of Web accessibility among deaf organizations in 2004 and the first institute that published a book on Web Accessibility. MCCID's students were able to design websites for Filipino foundations free of charge.
Among significant MCCID contributions to the field of Philippine deaf education are:
MCCID expects better things and bigger blessings to come as it reaches more milestones. We believe that the Deaf can do many things if given the right opportunity. To Christ be the glory!
A good number of last year's batch of MCCID graduates were greatly blessed as they gave better than expected performance.
After being accepted for On-the-Job training (OJT), some offices were convinced about the graduates' skills. They did not let the deaf finish their training. Instead, they asked them to stay and continue working in their companies.
Among those who were immediately given job opportunities were: Aoi Bacsa - HLURB, Edmond Guzman - Isabela Capitol Hall, Villaflor Lagasca Jr. - Mandaluyong City Hall, Anthony Paez - Quezon City Hall and Kerwin Tamanu - Liliane Foundation. Ma. Ivy Ranola, last year's Class Salutatorian was absorbed by MCCID and is now working as an office clerk. The rest of the graduates are undergoing extended rigid corporate training under Nova Foundation. Those who performed well will be selected as candidates for future job placements similar to what they achieved with the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Congratulations to all the graduates of Batch 2008! May God continue to bless all of you!
The Japanese International Abilympics Organization, the group in charge of holding worldwide skills competition, recently gave cash grants amounting to ¥480,000 equally distributed to participants of the 7th International Skills Competition held at Shizuoka, Japan last November 2007.
In a simple ceremony and reunion that took place at TESDA Women's Center last October 9, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) led by its chairperson Ms. Rosie Lovely Romulo awarded the cash grant to the delegates in behalf of the Japanese organization. The awardees include MCCID team composed of Aldrin Gabriel (English Desktop Processing and Pottery competitor), Dianne Barcelona (English Text Processing Competitor) and Glenn Ortega (Web Page Design competitor).
Other participants who received the cash rewards are Amelito Regalado (Painting competitor), John Lester Belicano (Floral Arrangement competitor), Minerva Cuevas (Dressmaking competitor), Alnoe Paler (Photography competitor) and Cristina Ignacio (Embroidery competitor). Two competitors from Baguio City and Mindanao were not able to attend because of lack of funds to support their travel expenses in going to Manila. Among the group, only Minerva and the two absentees are non-deaf. All the competitors received Php17,900 each.
Other official who graced the affair and gave their congratulatory messages are Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Region III Director Marta Hernandez and one of the pioneers in advancing the cause of PWD in skills training, TESDA Deputy Director-General Pastor Z. Guiao, NCDA Assistant Secretary and Abilympics Philippines Representative Nora C. Salazar and a representative of Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Director Philip Torres.
Aside from the participants, other members of Philippine team who congratulated the group include Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region IV-A Director Honorita Bayudan (Dressmaking coach), Ms. Floree Bisco and Ruth Tacujan of NCDA (Pottery and Other Trade Coaches), Ms. Edna Paraiso of Philippine School for the Deaf (Floral and Embroidery Coach), Mr. Philip Torres (Photography Coach) and MCCID Training Director Jojo Esposa (Web Page, English Text and English Desktop processing coach). They also received certificates of recognition for coaching the competitors. Ma'am Edna and Sir Jojo were the event's sign language interpreters.
The result of the competition were dismal based on previous competitions with only Aldrin Gabriel of English Desktop Processing managed to receive a 4th place standing. Philippine organizers and participants commented that the main causes of the poor showing of the Philippines were: (1) preparation was too short and (2) much needed support especially from TESDA, the government agency tasked to provide adequate training for the participants were not given. They hoped that these problems be ironed out in time for the 8th International Abilympics Skills Competition which will be held in 2011 in South Korea.
Alnoe Paler gave his response to the presenting of grant. He prepared a special Powerpoint presentation of the Japan activity. He said,
"We showed the world that we Filipino Persons with Disabilities are talented, plays fair and have the spirit of sportsmanship. Yes I believe we brought pride to our country. Not winning any medal doesn't mean we weren't successful in what we were tasked to do. We brought home with us many memorable experiences, rich friendship, among us Filipinos and people from abroad. We earned the respect from other countries."
Ms. Cecille Olfindo of TESDA emceed the activity. The event was capped by free lunch and Reunion Chikahan. Ma'am Nelia De Jesus, NCDA Technical Cooperation Chief was the overall coordinator. She is also the organizing official of the Abilympics Philippines and in charge of the whole staging of the activity from preparation to Japan up to the requesting and acceptance of cash grant. The whole Philippine delegation congratulated her and appreciated her efforts for a job well done. The event also coincided with her birthday so she treated all the competitors in a nearby fastfood chain after the activity.
The deaf pantomine show entitled "Laugh to Sawa" is presented by Philippine Federation of the Deaf (PFD). It features Deaf Pantomine Duo from Japan. The event will be held on November 23, 7:00 pm at Girls Scout of the Philippines Auditorium, Padre Faura St., Manila.
Tickets are priced at Php300 for regular patrons and Php250 for students and senior citizens. For details, please contact PFD at Cell Nos. 639274038348 (Racquel), 639277947747 (Julius) or email them at philfedeaf@yahoo.com. MCCID supports this worthwhile activity.
To know more about the event, please visit the Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Person blog post.
MCCID Students Organization again celebrated their annual Acquaintance Party held at Town and Country Hotel and Restaurant last Saturday, August 30, 2008.
Oath taking of Batch 2008 Student Officers, dance contest from three year levels, giving out of raffle prizes took place. Dance party followed.
Students who shined during the party were voted by MCCID faculty and their peers. The winners received trophies, sashes and special cash prizes. They are:
MCCID Batch 2006 graduates and TESDA Scholars' Rumijae Bubon, Emmanuel Cruz and Nonito Visagar Jr. were the latest Deaf encoders hired by the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Rumijae is placed in the Passport Division while Emmanuel and Nonito are both assigned in the DFA branch office in Philippine International Convention Center. The three started working in June 2008. This brings to a total of six MCCID graduates who are employed out of 13 deaf persons trained by Nova Foundation for the Differently Abled. The rest came from other schools.
The other deaf previously hired since November 2007 include Renato Moran Jr., Rona May Delos Reyes- Savares and Ma. Teresa Vicente. Renato and Rona May are under the Passport Division while Ma. Teresa is positioned at the Courtesy Lane Department.
Hiring more personnel was necessary due to the requirement of DFA for additional manpower in their consular services particularly their passport division. Starting last year, all passports to be issued by DFA will be machine readable which will bear the data about its holder.
MCCID has been a faithful partner of Nova Foundation since 1996. After the student graduates, they are given further training in corporate setting by Nova Foundation. Once they pass their standards, they provide them with job placements both in the foundation and in other companies. Some noted MCCID and Nova trained deaf persons include Marlene Pio (Head Proofreader/Encoder), Lezzer Gonzales (PC technician) and Gimar Aguillon (web designer).
To know more about Nova Foundation, visit their official website at http://www.novafoundation.ph.
For more about Department of Foreign Affairs, visit their Official Website.
A total of 50 MCCID students and faculty participated in the whole-day annual Korean Medical and Dental Mission organized by the Alpha & Omega Deaf Bible Academy last Saturday, June 19, 2008.
Rev. Seung Ho Kang, a Deaf pastor based in the Philippines, again invited his friend and top Korean professional Dr. Tae-Hee Lee to visit the country and conduct free Medical and Dental Mission. He led the team of Korean volunteers as well as Filipino dentist and Deaf church members to administer the activity. The event took place at the church site in Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio, Quezon City.
More than 150 deaf adults benefitted from this program, more than double in attendance last year. Free tooth extraction were given by Filipino dentists while vitamins and health medicines made in Korea were distributed to the patients. The short lecture about types of diseases were given by Dr. Tae-Hee in the afternoon.
Ptr. Nehemiah Cortez was one of the assistants. Ms. Bethsaida interprets for the activity and were assisted by Sirs' Jojo Esposa and Jefferson Cortez. The event was truly successful and deaf beneficiaries hoped that they continue with their service every year.
Jerome F. Marzan was again voted president while newcomer Andrew J. Calaycay Jr. clinched the vice-president during the annual Student Organization Elections held last Friday, July 11.
After preparing for two days and campaigning last Wednesday, Jerome received 82% of the total votes clobbering second year contender Vincent Adecer. This is Jerome's second term as president. Meanwhile, Andrew got the second spot narrowly beating last year's vice-president and highly favored candidate Mark Sampang. His classmates said this was a disappointing loss for Mark considering that he did very well last year. Andrew got 57% of the votes cast.
Jerome's political party PCDITECHSOD almost swept the entire slots save for one, the 2nd year representative. The rest of the winners include: BRIAN F. PANLILIO (PCDITSOD) - Secretary, ACE B. DIAZ (PCDITSOD) - Treasurer, JASMINE D. BUNDALIAN (PCDITSOD) - Assistant Treasurer, JEFFERSON H. JAVIER (PCDITSOD) - Auditor, GIBSON A. CRUZ (PCDITSOD) - P.R.O., LUCKY MCGILL S. PALTEP (PCDITSOD) - Assistant P.R.O., WILHEIN S. CHAN (PCDITSOD) - 1ST Year Representative, JEFFREY A. CASIGURAN (PCDITECH SHEPHERD) - 2ND Year Representative, LORENZO B. BARAOIL JR. (PCDITSOD) - 3RD Year Representative.
Student organization elections are held yearly to teach democracy to the students and at the same time take a more responsive role in all of the school's activities. Teachers' Dianne Salazar, Oscar Purificacion and Ervin Reyes officiated the activity and counted the ballots.
Classes for First Semester under School Year 2008-2009 opened smoothly last June 16. An orientation of rules, procedures, curriculum, calendar of activities and other concerns was held for first year students in the morning while a refresher one was given to the second and third year classes.
Aside from the orientation, the "Peace Agreement" was explained and signed by the students. A total of 83 students are currently enrolled this semester. They are broken down as follows: 28 - First Year, 26 - Second Year and 26 - Third Year and 3 from Sign Language course.
Also, last Saturday, July 5, the annual "Meeting with the Parents" were held in the afternoon where parents/guardians of freshmen were invited. Out of the 28 parents who were expected to attend, 22 participated. The activity is basically the same as orientation with students although most of the program focused on the question and answer portion. Most of the parents were interested to know about MCCID's program, method of training the Deaf and successes made by the school during its nearly 15 years of existence.
As part of the Department of Education's thrust in providing variety of learning instruments to meet the student's goal of quality education, it conducted a live-in Level 2 Content Evaluation Workshop of Multi-media Instructional Materials from May 31 to June 6,2008 at Marikina Hotel, Marikina City.
In recognition of their expertise in deaf education, Sir Jojo Esposa was selected together with Teacher Lyn Balana of Philippine School for the Deaf to evaluate more than 45 titles mostly in sign language and values education.
Educational experts from various fields of studies (Mathematics, Science, English, etc) came from different regions were selected to participate in this activity. They also invited professional educators from prominent Philippine academe like University of the Philippines and Dela Salle University. More than 800 interactive multimedia software titles were submitted by various publishing companies mostly from the United States were divided into subjects. They were then given to a pair of professional evaluators to be scrutinized on its content, relation to the subject matter, errors in information, interactivity and aesthetics.
After the evaluation, it is expected that the approved materials will be bought by the government and will be distributed to more than 37,000 public elementary and 5,000 public high schools in the country as part of their class activities.
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