Sir Jerome gets the student's answer from Basic Computer Systems contest.

Ma'am Charmagne briefs the students in Business Math contest.

A total of 32 medals were won by students from various computer and non-technical courses during the annual Academic Competition 2010 week held from March 15 – 22.

This year’s competition was participated in for the first time by the MCCID College Bethsaida Branch from Tiaong, Quezon. Three of their finest students went to Cubao Main Campus and competed for the whole day of March 27.

Here are the List of Winners:

Here are some of the Participants Winning Entries:

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Feliciano Manio Jr. - 1st Place

Eleazar Fancubit - 2nd Place

Eugene Galvez - 3rd Place

CHARACTER DRAWING

Jennyfer Cahilig - 1st Place

Awarding Ceremony will be held on April 8 coinciding with Sports Fest, Cake and Fruit Raffle and Horror Festival 2010.

The contest rules were as follows: (1) Must be done within 45 minutes; (2) Must be fit as a desktop wallpaper with 1000 x 800 dimension; (3) Must not use any images from the Internet although Photoshop free template designs can be used. The judges were composed of MCCID faculty and staff. The winning designs appear below. These products clearly show how visually creative the deaf people are.

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Wallpaper Design Contest 2009

Princess Lorn Pagaoa (3rd Yr DACDT) - GOLD MEDAL

Lucky Mcgill Paltep (2nd Yr DACDT) - SILVER MEDAL

Hazel Ann Sy (2nd Yr DACDT) - BRONZE MEDAL

Eleazar Fancubit (2nd Yr DACDT) - Finalist

Jasmine Bundalian (2nd Yr DBT) - Finalist

Mark Sampang (3rd Yr DACDT) - Finalist

Andrew Calaycay Jr. (2nd Yr DBT) - Finalist

Chrian Manipol (3rd Yr DBT) - Finalist

John Paul De Ocampo (3rd Yr DBT) - Finalist

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.

TESDA representative gives inspirational talk.

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.
Dir Guiao gives his inspirational speech.

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.

In line with the school’s aim of providing venue for assessing the students’ skills and showcasing their talents, MCCID has again held its annual Academic Competition from March 14 – 25, 2008.

Now on its eight year, deaf students competed in 16 categories. All are subjects that they are taking up. Winners will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. They will be awarded on April 5, coinciding with Sportsfest and Cake and Fruit Raffle Draw. The schedule of contest together with the instructor-in-charge are as follows:

Past winners of these events were selected to represent the school and competed in various local skills contests. Notable deaf persons were Aldrin Gabriel and Dianne Barcelona (7th International Skills Competition), Marinela Veras (Korean Skills Contest and Deaf Awareness Week Festival) and Aquarius Balisi (NDPR Week hosted by National Historical Institute).

Dianne types in computer.

Aldrin readies file for print.

The Philippine delegation led by National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons Executive Director Atty. Dulfie Shalim and Abilympics Philippines representative Nelia De Jesus participated in the 7th International Abilympics Skills Competition held at Shizuoka, Japan from November 13 – 19, 2007.

A total of 11 persons with disabilities who won during the 12 Philippine National Skills Competition including MCCID alumni Dianne Barcelona, Aldrin Gabriel and Glenn Ortega. They did their best in competing against champions from 29 countries. Sir Jojo Esposa was among the coaches and the official sign language interpreter.

Eventhough no one was able to bring home medals, it was a learning experience from the group. However, unofficially, only Aldrin Gabriel received the highest rank among the group (4th place) in English Desktop Publishing contest. This was according to the Filipino judge, Engr. Jeanette Reyes. Ms. Reyes is the TESDA representative of the group.

However, issues were raised during the post-assessment of the event in comparison with previous competitions where the Philippines participated. Among them were the inclusion of Japanese as head judges in all competitions, non-display of finished products after the contest and the non-posting of complete rankings of all the competitors. The group hopes that these concerns will be resolved on the next skills competition to be held in Seoul, South Korea in September 2011.

Jerome Tanimura is all smiles after receiving the 1st prize.

Ma'am Marinela pose together with PC Assembly winners.

Ma'am Dianne with Adobe Photoshop winners

Twenty seven medals were awarded to various academic competitions held. 65 gold sports medals were also awarded to those who won in different sporting events like basketball, volleyball, darts, chess, scrabble and badminton. Glass trophies were also awarded to the Most Valuable Players of both basketball and volleyball for boys and girls division.

To add an even more exciting event, the Cake & Fruit Raffle draw was held. Three major prizes: Black Forest Cake with 1 doz. apples for the first prize, Mango Cake with 1 kl. grapes for 2nd prize and Chocolate Cake with 1 dozen ponkan were raffled off as well as eight consolation prizes of apples and ponkans.

Held during April of each year, this culminating activity is very much awaited by MCCID students. It is in this day that their efforts in competing physically and intellectually are being rewarded.

Dianne Barcelona and her Photo Frame Entry

Waste Reuse Winners

MCCID Participants

The contest was held last July 21, 2006 at SM San Lazaro. A total of twenty four persons with disabilities competed in this event sponsored by the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP). The activity was in line with the yearly celebration of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week.

As the 3rd place winner, Gibson receives a P3,000 cash prize and a P5,000 scholarship grant from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). He also received P1,000 for the Most Durable award. Dianne on the other hand received a P1,000 cash prize.

Cruz’s winning entry was a gift box made from a discarded carton box and old newspapers used in making flower decorations at the top. Dianne also used carton box and old newspapers for her picture frame.

Other MCCID students who participated in this activity includes Edmond Guzman (Table top decorations using old drift woods and coconut discards), Josephine Laciste (flower vase using old softdrink straws), Ma. Jennilyn Battung (handbag made from used juice tetrapack foils) and Jocel Caraballo (handbag using old newspapers). All of them received P500 for parcitipating in this event. Ma’am Marinela A. Veras, MCCID instructor, was their coach and adviser.

The complete list of winners are as follows:

Dianne A. Barcelona is flanked by other competitors and TESDA Directors and NCWDP Head. The awarding ceremony was held at Robinson's Place, EDSA. Eight PWD's from different regions competed in the English Text Processing event.

Glenn L. Ortega (far right) also in Fushia T-shirt (color theme of NCR) poses together with other competitors of Creating WWW Design Event.

Emil Zion V. Punzalan (third from right) also in Fuschia T-shirt receives the 3rd Gold Medal of Excellence together with other participants in the Photography (Event Coverage) event.

A total of five top Gold Medals of Excellence were received by the National Capital Region. Included are the coach-interpreters (Sir Jojo and Ma'am Imelda Pedro of PSD), TESDA and NCWDP Officials.

From the five gold medalist who won in the NCR Abilympics Skills Competition just two weeks before, four of them successfully beaten their competitors from 12 different regions in the Philippines. They each received Gold Medals of Excellence from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the government agency mandated to undertake such events. The winners are as follows:

The 1st placers will represent the Philippines in the 7th International Abilympics Skills Competition at Shizuoka, Japan in 2007. The Philippine National Skills Competition is held every two years. The regular participants will first compete in ASEAN Skills Competition which will be held in Brunei, 2006. Afterwards, they will compete in the World Skills Competition which is held every two years. This time, it will be held simultaneously in Shizuoka, Japan. The International Abilympics Skills Competition is held every four years.

Here is the complete list of 12th PNSC Results:

Note: * – Deaf Person, RED – MCCID Student

Aquarius R. Balisi paints in water color. The event was held at North Greenhills Clubhouse, November 21. He competed in two categories and won the bronze medal for combined scores.

A total of eleven medals were brought home by all the faculty, staff and students of MCCID during the 2nd National Capital Region-Abilympics Skills Competition held at three separate venues from November 21 – 24, 2005.

Each deaf student was represented by the particular Local Government Unit which is responsible for the materials, allowances and equipment needed. Here are the winners:

Dianne A. Barcelona (in blue dress) pose together with (from left) Sir Jojo, Ma'am Marinela A. Veras (silver medalist) and Ma'am Luz Cabauatan of DSWD-QC during the closing ceremonies. Dianne won the gold medal in English Text Processing.

Sir Jojo I. Esposa Jr. interprets during the closing program held at Makati City Hall, November 24.

The gold medalists will compete for the 12th Philippine National Skills Competition on December 6 – 7, 2005 at Mapua IT Center and Robinson’s Place, EDSA. Hopefully, the winners will represent the Philippines in the 7th International Abilympics Skills Competition at Shizuoka, Japan in 2007.

The NCR Skills Competition is a joint activity of the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP), Department of Social Welfare and Development – NCR (DSWD), Local Government Units, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as well as Soroptimist Society of Makati City.

During the Opening Program and Day 1 competition held at Club Filipino, Aquarius R. Balisi competed in Painting and Emil Zion Punzalan for photography. On Day 2 competition held at the Mabini Hall of Quezon Memorial Circle, Oscar Purificacion joined in Poster Designing and Joseph Asuncion in Cabinet Making. The third day saw most of the competitors in Information technology competed at the University of Makati.