Emilie Padullon, Ten Years with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Coolaire Consolidated, Inc. a multinational company based in Quezon City known for being the best in fire protection and refrigeration industry in the Philippines has recently hired MCCID alumnus Marlon Dela Torre.
After a series of evaluations initially from five deaf applicants, he was the only one who passed the exams. Coolaire head of Human Resources Division emailed MCCID and inquired for possible deaf job applicants. Marlon is now working as one of the office staff handling encoding and bookkeeping transactions.
Also, as posted in the Nova Foundation Website, Renato Moran, Ma. Teresa Vicente and Rona May Dela Cruz were also recently hired on a contractual basis by the Department of Foreign Affairs through the assistance of Nova Foundation for the Differently Abled, Inc. They all work as office clerks/assistants. Carlito Pasaporte Jr., another MCCID alumnus is now working under the staff of Quezon City Vice Mayor Herbert Bautista.
Two of MCCID graduates have also been accepted at Lamoiyan Corporation, makers of the famous Hapee Toothpaste. Christopher Iran is an office clerk while Clara Isabel Agcaoili is one of deaf factory workers.
MCCID alumni Aldrin D. Gabriel and Ronald Josef Santiago had been recently awarded the "Gawad ng Pagpapahalaga" (Award of Recognition) by Kalipunan ng mga Samahan sa Malabon during the Gintong Parangal Awards Night held at the City Hall last September 8,2008..
This recognition was given to Gabriel and Santiago as an expression of pride and honor for the City of Malabon. They were able to contribute excellence in their profession despite their disabilities and has attained a greater and productive well being.
Malabon City Mayor Canuto Oreta personally handed the awards to them. Senator Loren Legarda was the special guest speaker. Aldrin and Ronald, MCCID batch 2005 graduates are currently working at the Management Information Systems Division of City Hall since 2006.
Jose Adrian V. Freznosa and Bryann L. Gregorio was awarded the Quality Community Award of Excellence Medals by Quezon City Mayor Feliciano SB Belmonte Jr. last October 5, 2006 at the Quezon City Hall.
The mayor was represented by Ms. Ma. Teresa M. Mariano, Head Social Services Development Department of Quezon City. Freznosa and Gregorio was given the commendation due to their excellent performance while conducting their on-the-job training in one of the offices of Quezon City Hall.
The awarding ceremony coincides with the 18th Graduation Rites of PSCB. Mr. Wilfredo Grafil of the Office of the Mayor was the Master of Ceremonies. Quezon City government through their Social Services Department is one of the partners of MCCID for its on-the-job training programs. Jose Adrian and Bryann are both residing in Fairview, Quezon City and graduates of Diploma in Arts and Computer Design Technology course.
Ms. Emilie M. Padullon now celebrates her tenth year working with the Philippine government under the Office of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
It all started like this. After being one of the first batches of graduates in 1996, Emilie wants to work immediately. With the help of MCCID Training Director, Sir Jojo I. Esposa Jr., she emailed all the Philippine Senators during that time seeking for employment assistance. They prayed that at least one would respond. Out of 24 senators, only the most popular one, Sen. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo replied through her daughter Ma'am Luli Arroyo. She asked if Emilie can go to her office in Port Area, Manila for an interview schedule.
They were so thrilled and terrified at the same time because this will be their first meeting with one of the highest government official in the country. When they arrived at the office, they met with Ma'am Luli and had a short but promising interview. "She was very beautiful, cordial, sweet and charming. We immediately had a good rapport with her.", as Emilie remembered.
After a computer examination, Emilie was asked to come back on the 17th of the month to start working. They were very excited and thankful to God that she was accepted. She started doing clerical work and computer encoding. Later, they became close with Ma'am Luli. There were many occasions where Ma'am Luli joined her during lunch breaks. She also had many opportunities in working with Sen. Arroyo.
When Sen. Arroyo ran for Vice President and won, Emilie transferred to the new office in Roxas Blvd. There she met with Atty. Mike Arroyo who was appreciative with her performance as an employee. Because of that, VP Arroyo hired five more deaf graduates from MCCID.
In 2001, when the then President Joseph Estrada was ousted by a People Power II Revolution, VP Arroyo was installed as the President. Emilie was again transferred to Malacanang Palace and continues to work there.
Multi-awarded Batch 2005 Graduate Aldrin D. Gabriel and Ronald Josef Santiago was recently hired as one of the staff in the Office of Malabon Ciy Mayor Canuto Oreta.
Mayor Oreta was impressed by their remarkable performance during the NCR Skills Competition held last November 2005. They both represented the City of Malabon in the Abiliympics Competition.
Aldrin received the Gold Medal of Excellence in English Desktop Publishing and represented the National Capital Region during the 12th Philippine National Skills Competition the following month. He again went home with another Gold Medal of Excellence. He will represent the country in the 7th International Abilympics Competition in Shizuoka, Japan in November 2007. He was also the recipient of Academic Excellence Award given by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Asia-Pacific Excellence Awards by National Consumers Foundation.
Likewise, Ronald got the 2nd Gold Medal of Excellence in Personal Computer Assembly during the National Capital Region Skills Competition. During the courtesy call with Mayor Oreta and presentation to the City Hall employees last January, they were promised employment assistance aside from recognition for their efforts in promoting the welfare of disable persons in Malabon City. Aldrin and Ronald are both residents of Malabon City.
With the strong support from the Department of Social Welfare and Development of Malabon City, they were able to fund for the expenses incurred during the competition. Mayor Oreta also promised to help Aldrin financially in his quest to win the gold medal when he competes in Japan next year.
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