MCCID College of Technology is very much blessed for having one of the best crop of highly skilled Deaf trainors/faculty this school year. The school always stands by its mission of developing new deaf talents and harnessing their skills in order to produce qualified people who would then share their knowledge to the rest of the Filipino Deaf community.

Here are MCCID College Deaf Faculty:

Sir Ervin Reyes

Sir Ervin holds the position of Overall Deaf Coordinator in MCCID. He is also teaching all computer and design subjects. He is also one of the members of the Board of Trustees of MCCID College of Technology.

As a veteran in the field of computer education for the deaf, he has been with MCCID since its inception in 1993. He has won numerous awards and recognitions both locally and internationally including the bronze medal in Web Designing during 6th International Skills Competition held in New Delhi, India. He also represented the country in International Deaf Missions Conference in South Korea in 2009. He graduated as “one of those” during his high school at Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) and college at Cap College Foundation finishing Associate in Arts in Information Technology. He also took up Computer Hardware Technology in the then Manila Christian Computer and Technical Institute, a vocational school for hearing people. However, after his enough exposure in MCCID, he was able to achieve great successes. That’s why both PSD and CAP presented him with Outstanding Alumnus recognitions. He also received the Most Outstanding Teacher award given by City of Mandaluyong in 1998. Here is a link to an article about Sir Ervin. [ Facebook Profile ]

Sir Jerome Marzan

Sir Jerome is currently the Computer and Deaf Culture Trainor as well as physical education. He is also the Student Organization Adviser and currently the Officer In-charge with the activities of MCCID Campus in Pampanga and Tiaong, Quezon.

Sir Jerome already shown stellar marks during his high school days. He excelled in various subjects as well as in sports activities. He was awarded Valedictorian at San Lorenzo Ruiz Integrated SPED Center in Baguio City. He was then qualified as a full-scholar of MCCID when he took up Diploma in Business Technology. His leadership skills and persuasive personality made his peers vote for him as president in their student organization for two years. While juggling his time in extra-curricular and academic affairs, he also excelled in basketball and other sports activities. He was awarded Salutatorian by MCCID as well as Leadership and Best in Computer Assembly medals during their graduation rites 2009. He was one of the deaf who made a skills demonstration in Jobs and Trades Fair sponsored by various government agencies and attended computer workshops including the Australian Disability Forum. He also represented the country in International Deaf Missions Conference in South Korea in 2009. Sir Jerome designed the official website of his high school. [ Facebook Profile ]

Sir Ace Diaz

Sir Ace is currently assigned as Computer Trainor of MCCID College Tiaong, Quezon Campus. He is also given tutorial assignments to deaf elementary and high school students of Bethsaida Alternative Learning System of Quezon, an MCCID College partner school.

Sir Ace belonged to the top three of his graduating class at Philippines School for the Deaf. He also received some curricular awards in high school. At MCCID, he also exhibited leadership qualities by holding positions in the student organization. He received 1st Honorable Mention recognition when he graduated at MCCID in 2009. He was also the recipient of Best in Computer Operations and Web Designer of the Year award also in the same year. After six months of rigid training in supervising students, the school gave him a chance to become the computer trainor in Tiaong, Quezon Campus. Ace is also conducting computer workshops to Kasamaka CBR of Makati every Saturday. Sir Ace designed the official website of Deaf for Christ Church in Quezon City. [ Facebook Profile ]

Sir Lucky McGill Paltep

Sir Lucky is currently the Computer and Physical Education Trainor of MCCID College Pampanga Campus. He is also the Adviser of its student organization.

This good looking young man is a graduate of Bible Institute for the Deaf. In that school, his skill in designing and theater arts were developed. He has performed in countless programs and invitations from many occasions. But it is when he studied in MCCID where his talents were greatly utilized and harnessed. He won in several inter-school computer and visual arts competition. He also gave demonstrations in Jobs and Trade Fairs sponsored by the National Council on Disability Affairs. His leadership quality also earned trust from his schoolmates by voting him president in school year 2009-2010. He took up Diploma in Arts and Computer Design Technology and received the Leadership Award during their graduation rites. He also participated in various government sponsored conferences including the Philippine Human Rights Action Plan and the first CBR Congress. [ Facebook Profile ]

MCCID Pampanga Blessing

Welcome Invitation Poster

1st Year Students rendering Philippine National Anthem in Sign Language

IMMFI Chairman Dr. Vito Roa gives his welcome remarks.

IMMFI Board Member and LFP Mediator Antonita Gomez explains the CTED program inception.

MCCID Training Director Jojo Esposa expounds on computer education for the deaf.

LFP National Coordinator Sis. Agnetia Naval introduces Liliane Foundation Philippines as lead agency of the CTED Project.

Memorandum of Agreement Signing

Memorandum of Agreement Signing

MCCID College President Remberto C. Esposa receives certificate of membership from CTED Project Head Sis Agnetia Naval.

Msgr. Cenovio Lumanog blesses the new CTED computer lab.

Msgr. Lumanog officiates the blessing of CTED project.

MCCID Deaf Trainor Lucky McGill Paltep is being interviewed by the media.

Liliane Foundation Philippines (LFP), in partnership with MCCID College of Technology together with Inocencio Magtoto Memorial Foundation, Inc. officially launched a computer project for the deaf in City of San Fernando, Pampanga last July 19.

Dubbed, “Computer Trainers Education for the Deaf (CTED)”, this special project aims to train deaf high school graduates from nearby provinces with the latest in computer application softwares and programs. After they complete the three-year program, they are required to impart their skill to other deaf youth from other Liliane who would also want to learn computers.

IMMFI President Dr. Vito B. Roa gave his welcome speech congratulating all those who worked hard in making this project a reality. For her part, LFP National Coordinator Sis. Agnetia Naval introduced CTED as one of the projects being undertaken by the foundation nationwide. She also hoped that this activity will be replicated in other partner organizations already numbering more than 140 in the Philippines.

Ma’am Antonita Gomez, LFP Regional Mediator gave a brief history on how this project was able to realized through brainstorming sessions which started in 2008. Sir Jojo Esposa justified the computer program for the deaf by enumerating possible job opportunities and companies that already hire and are very much satisfied with their deaf employees.

Another important event was the signing of Memorandum of Agreement for all key stakeholders and partner organizations. Among those who signed includes a representative from Brothers of Charity, Mr. Ricky Ebbay of Archdiocese of Iba, Mr. Remberto Esposa of MCCID College of Technology, Ms. Zenaida Guevarra of Akapin, Dr. Vito Roa of IMMFI and Sis. Agnetia Naval of LFP. The project will be for implemented for three years.

The whole afternoon affair was capped by the blessing of the computer room officiated by Msgr. Cenovio Lumanog of Immaculate Conception Church in Guagua, Pampanga. A total of 14 new personal computers complete with network and Internet connections were installed.

Aside from MCCID, LFP and IMMFI, other partner groups involved in the project are Akbay Lingap, Inc (Bulacan), Brothers of Charity (Baguio City), CBR Foundation of the Diocese of Iba (Zambales) and the University of Assumption (Pampanga).

The CTED Project Launch coincides with the nationwide celebration of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (July 17-23). Among those who attended were members of the local media, TESDA officials, representative of the Mayor of City of San Fernando and other LFP Partner Organizations in Region III.

MCCID College Pampanga Campus is located at Blk 1 Dolores Homesite, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

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Faculty and students prepare the toys.

Students wrap the toys to be distributed the next day.

MCCID Santa Clauses (From Left): Andrew Calaycay Jr., Sir Jerome Marzan, Sir Jojo Esposa, Sir Edmond Guzman, Sir Ervin Reyes, Lucky Paltep and Kurt Patrick Galicha

Together with MCCID Quezon Branch Faculty, Administrators and Students

Bethsaida School students give their special sign language number.

Parents and kids who are recipients of the gifts

Bethsaida Ptr. Ben Hugo gives his welcome address.

Bethsaida Teacher Loida Alvarez thanked everybody in making the occasion a success.

Sir Jojo introduces the MCCID Santa Clauses.

Ptr. Hugo exchanges gifts to Sir Jojo.

MCCID and Tiaong Quezon Officials and Students

MCCID Tiaong Branch students do their special dance number.

MCCID Cubao head office joins in a special number.

Andrew motions the kid to kiss him on his cheek.

Kurt Patrick gives fruits to the deaf kid.

MCCID Quezon Trainor Edmond Guzman pose with a child recipient.

More than 35 kids received the toys and fruits courtesy of MCCID Main School students.

MCCID Santa Clauses greet the parents and kids on their way home.

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MCCID Santa Claus Team pose on top of future school site (From Left) Joanna Teves, Mark Angelo Reyes, Ariel Quibol, Sir Ervin, Sir Jojo, Jepa Kerena Basilio and Moises Libot

Sir Jojo explains to the children and their parents about the purpose of the Share-a-Toy activity.

Buntong Palay Day Care Center pupils together with their parents and siblings

More than 70 children were given toys and other gifts.

Esposa Kids Patricia, Mariegin and Regina Mae together with MCCID Registrar Ma'am Remedios Esposa assists in giving out toys and gifts.

Day Care Center Teacher Gina Ballatan calls the names of the recipients of the toys.

Sir Jojo introduces the MCCID Student Santa Clauses Joanna, Moises and Jepa.

MCCID Santa Clauses' Joanna and Ariel assists in giving out gifts.

With the goal of spreading cheers to children this Yuletide Season, the MCCID College of Technology decided to hold a Share-A-Toy for Disabled Children of Tiaong, Quezon and Indigent Pupils of Buntong Palay Day Care Center in Silangan, San Mateo, Rizal.

Each MCCID student donated toys for every child assigned to him/her. The school, for its counterpart, gave fruits, chocolates, candies and other expenses. A total of 110 children received toys and other gifts. Two separate deaf student groups were given the opportunity to give the toys.

MCCID Training Director Jojo Esposa and Deaf Coordinator Ervin Reyes led the team composed of Deaf Trainors’
Jerome Marzan and Edmond Guzman Jr., MCCID Student President Lucky McGill Paltep, Andrew Calaycay Jr., Owen Domagtoy and Kurt Patrick Galicha went to Tiaong, Quezon in December 21. A special program was held wherein MCCID Tiaong Branch students gave their dance and other numbers. Bethsaida Director Ptr. Ben Hugo and Teacher Loida Alvarez welcomed the group. More than 35 disabled kids received the toys.

For the San Mateo gift-giving program, MCCID Registrar Remedios Esposa, Sir Jojo, Sir Ervin and Owen led the group together with Student Leaders’ Joanna Teves, Jepa Kerena Basilio, Mark Angelo Reyes and the Esposa kids Mariegin, Patricia and Regina Mae distributed the toys and fruits on December 22. Teacher Gina Ballatan of B Palay Day Care Center assisted the group. Over 70 pupils received the toys and fruits.

Ma’am Esposa, School Registrar hoped that this share-a-toy program would be an annual event for MCCID. She thanked and gave blessings to all the students who participated in this activity.

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Sir Ervin posts his message on the Rights of Disabled Persons wall.

Sir Ervin, Cultural Music Icon Joey Ayala and Sir Jojo Esposa

Together with Liliane Philippines National Correspondent Tess Dela Cruz

Commitment Signing of Key Government Stakeholders and Implementors

Sir Ervin being interviewed inside the Rights of Disabled Persons Presentation Room

Lucky Paltep and Sir Ervin pose in Rights of Disabled Persons Booth.

NCDA Executive Director Geraldine Ruiz sings together with Mr. Joey Ayala.

Cultural Music Icon Joey Ayala together with Lucky, Sir Ervin, Sir Jojo and Director Gigi Ruiz

(Seated) Philippine Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Atty. Renato Corona, UN Resident Coordinator Jacqueline Badcock (Standing) Sir Ervin, Lucky and NCDA Chief Nelia De Jesus

Sir Jojo, Human Rights Commissioner Leila De Lima and Sir Ervin

Sir Ervin and Lucky together with Kasamaka CBR Director Gerry Mariano

MCCID Training Director Jojo Esposa together with Deaf Coordinator Ervin Reyes and Student Organization President Lucky McGill Paltep were invited to attend the National Human Rights Forum for the formulation of the Second National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP) from December 10-11, 2009 at Manila Grand Opera Hotel.

The activity was spearheaded by the Presidential Human Rights Committee in cooperation with Commission on Human Rights Philippines and the United Nations Development Programme. This year’s theme is “Building a Positive and Proactive Culture of Human Rights”. The approved action plan will be implemented from 2010 to 2014.

MCCID College of Technology is one of the organizations selected by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) to represent the persons with disabilities sector specifically the deaf organizations. NCDA was the lead agency tasked to draft the action plan for the disability sector in line with the Philippines’ ratification of the UN International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD).

The NHRAP Writing Team that drafted the action plan in line with UN CRPD was lead by NCDA Executive Director Geraldine Ruiz together with Ms. Ruth Tacujan, Ms. Cynthia Barriga, Mr. Steve Alcantara, Ms. Flerida Labanon and Mr. Miguel Limon. Covered by the action plan was the inclusion of unhampered access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) which was partly contributed by MCCID through its Training Director Jojo Esposa during the 1st National Disability Summit held last September 2009.

MCCID College has been one of the forefront in pushing for ICT and Web Accessibility for Persons With Disabilities since 2003 by participating in inter-regional and international workshops as well as organizing web design accessibility workshops and advocating barrier free access to the web through the establishment of the Philippine Web Accessibility Group (PWAG). Mr. Esposa is one of PWAG’s founding members and its current president. MCCID has also included web accessibility in its web design curriculum and training programs.

Highlight of the NHRAP activity was the commitment signing and sustaining Human Rights Mainstreaming Initiatives. Those who signed were UNDP Country Director Renaud Meyer, NEDA Deputy Director General Rolando Tungpalan, CHRP Chairperson Leila De Lima and PHRC Undersecretary Severo Catura. Executive Secretary and PHRC Chairman Eduardo Ermita gave his keynote message. Popular Filipino cultural music icon Joey Ayala was the master of ceremonies.

The participants were given a chance to tour the presentations of each committee who were tasked to draft the action plan based on the eight pillars of human rights. These are Civil and Political Rights, Economic Social and Cultural Rights, Against Torture and Other Inhuman Punishment, Rights of the Child, Discrimination Against Women, Protection of Migrant Workers and their Families, Elimination of All forms of Racial Discrimination and Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Each pillars has a corresponding international conventions and treaties all of which are ratified by the Philippine government.

MCCID Training Director Jojo Esposa together with MCCID deaf leaders Mark Sampang and Lucky McGill Paltep took part in the 1st National Disability Summit hosted by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) from September 24-25, 2009 held at the Manila Pavilion Hotel.

ICT Accessibility Video Played

Jojo explains ICT accessibility Issues

Sir Jojo explains ICT Accessibility Issues during Final Plenary Session

The two-day event focused on the theme “Accessibility and Development for ALL”. It was attended by government and non-government agencies who are the stakeholders of the sector. They were grouped according to Health, Inclusive Economic Development, Education and Accessibility. Key government agencies presented their platforms of concerns and assessed their inadequacies regarding the issues confronting the sector. Among them were from the Department of Health, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Commission on Higher Education, Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Transportation and Communications. All of these agencies seat into the governing board of NCDA.

Deaf Leader Mark Sampang and Liliane Correspondent Tess Dela Cruz

Sir Jojo was tasked to assist in facilitating the group on accessibility in matters of information and communications technology. He presented the concerns of the sector to the Accessibility group as well as the main plenary session on the last day. He was also assigned to provide an insight of an academe during the closing ceremonies. He stressed the need for full participation of all sectors in discussing issues which concern them, especially those who are with hearing impairment. He also emphasized on the respect of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on matters concerning sign language, inclusive education and deaf community.

NCDA Executive Director Geraldine Ruiz was the event’s overall coordinator. She encouraged all sectors to assist the government in finding ways to respect the law and follow its provisions to the fullest extent with consideration of “reasonable accommodation”. She also addressed the need to discuss and resolve issues of concerns with highlights on the role of PWD organizations and civil society in monitoring the implementation of the UN CRPD.

Acquaintance 09

Emcees Lovely Soriano and John Rommel Carpio

Maricris Siping signing the Philippine National Anthem

Feliciano Manio Jr. giving the Invocation

First Year Students

Second Year Students

Third Year Students

Alumni

First Year Students from Tiaong, Quezon together with MCCID Administration and Faculty

Oath Taking of Officers with Ma'am Esposa and Sir Jerome

Lucky McGill Paltep gives his Plan of Activities as President

Dance Number - 1st Year

Dance Number - 2nd Year

Dance Number - 3rd Year

Dance Number - Tiaong, Quezon Branch

Best Dressed Male and Female - Eleazar Fancubit and Glaiza Cruz

Most Friendly Male and Female - John Rommel Carpio and Joanna Teves

Best Dance Partners - Kristel Ferrancol and Christopher Odeste

Best Dance Group - Tiaong, Quezon Branch

Stars of the Night - Jasmine Bundalian and Lucky McGill Paltep

All Awardees

MCCID Students Organization again celebrated their annual Acquaintance Party held at Town and Country Hotel and Restaurant last Friday, September 18, 2009.

The difference between this party compared with the previous ones is the inclusion of the first batch of students from MCCID College of Technology’s Tiaong, Quezon branch using the school’s community based rehabilitation strategy. All eight students attended together with their Coordinator Ma’am Loida Alvarez and MCCID Trainor Sir Edmond Guzman Jr.

All year levels were introduced including the Tiaong branch. Oath taking of Batch 2009 Student Officers, dance contest from three year levels, giving out of raffle prizes took place.

Students who shined during the party were voted by MCCID faculty and their peers. The winners received trophies, sashes and special cash prizes. Nearly 120 students, alumni, faculty and staff attended the event.

The activity was spearheaded by the National Council on Disability Affairs, the Christian Blind Mission and Liliane Foundation Philippines. It was attended by various government and non-government organizations that offer CBR programs and strategies within their communities. Ms. Teresa Dela Cruz, LFP National Correspondent was one of the co-emcees.

The two-day event aims to harmonize all the sectors of Persons With Disabilities in promoting community activities with focus on inclusive education approach. MCCID already started its CBR strategy this year by opening up its first branch in Tiaong, Quezon in partnership with Liliane Foundation Philippines and Bethsaida, Inc.

Students assist in the tallying of votes on the board.

LUCKY MCGILL S. PALTEP was unanimously voted president while ELEAZAR M. FANCUBIT clinched the vice-presidential post during the annual Student Organization Elections held Monday, July 13.

After preparing for three days and campaigning Thursday and Friday, third year Diploma in Arts and Computer Design Technology (DACDT) student Lucky garnered 88% of the total votes clobbering second year contender Jepa Kerena Basilio. Meanwhile, Eleazar, also third year DACDT student, got the second spot narrowly beating last year’s Assistant Treasurer Jefferson Javier.

Lucky’s political party COLLEGE TECH nearly swept the entire slots save for three, the vice president, secretary and first year representative. The rest of the winners are: JOANNA O. TEVES (STUDENT ALLIANCE) – Secretary, JASMINE D. BUNDALIAN (COLLEGE TECH) – Treasurer, MARICRIS B. SIPING (COLLEGE TECH) – Assistant Treasurer, ADRIAN RAY C. SABULAO (COLLEGE TECH) – Auditor, ANGELINA D. LAGASCA (COLLEGE TECH) – PRO, LOVELY B. SORIANO (COLLEGE TECH) – Assistant PRO, KRISTEL F. FERRANCOL (STUDENT ALLIANCE) AND ELIZAR BIC C. PONGOS (COLLEGE TECH) – First Year Representative, JOAN L. MACALINTAL (COLLEGE TECH) – Second Year Representative and MADONA G. HERMOSURA (COLLEGE TECH) – Third Year Representative.

Student organization elections are held yearly to teach and experience democracy to the students and at the same time take a more responsive role in all of the school’s activities. Teachers’ Bethsaida Lumangyao, Jerome Marzan, Charmagne and Ervin Reyes officiated the activity and counted the ballots.

First Issue Cover Page

Students perform the National Anthem.

Second year MCCID College students were invited to render the Philippine National Anthem in Filipino Sign Language during the launching of maiden issue of the Philippine Animation Magazine last March 26, Thursday, at Eastwood Mall in Libis, Quezon City.

Among those who performed were the Maricris Siping, who made the sign language interpretation and all 12 students of Diploma in Arts and Computer Design Technology class. Lucky McGill Paltep choreographed the interpretative dance.

MCCID students were among those invited to witness the event which was attended by major animation industry companies.

Students were treated to a demo of animation tablet.

The magazine launching was a brainchild of powerhouse animation industry leaders in the Philippines headed by Ms. Joy Bacon of Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. together with Ms. Lina Valdez, Manager of Guhit Pinoy Animation Studio and Mr. Eric Tansingco, Proprietor of Take One Animation Studio.

Among those featured in the magazine is the blog review about the Philippine animated movie “Dayo, Sa Mundo ng Elementalia” written by MCCID Training Director Jojo Esposa taken from his blog “Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Person”. Also, MCCID College contributed a 1/8 size advertisement that appeared at one of the pages.

During the program’s raffle of prizes, MCCID Training Director won the sample design templates.

Mr. Eric Tansingco and Ms. Lina Valdez introduce the magazine.

Scanned page of blog article

The Philippine Animation Magazine is produced and published by AnimaDreams Inc.. This is the first of its kind ever to be launched in the country. The first issue of 1,000 copies were distributed for free by the organizers during the event.

This quarterly magazine featured stories about Filipino animators, game developers and animation training. Future issues will again feature local contents including local talents animation studio or an animation school. It will tackle both trends in the markets and events/happening in Asia and the world of animation. It will also talk about the latest technology. It will be an avenue for artists/animators to showcase their ideas, character designs and their thoughts on Philippine animation.

To know more about the magazine, visit their website at www.animadreams-online.com or email them at info@animadreams-online.com.

Guhit Animation Studio, one of the premier digital and 2D animation companies in the country and an active member of Animation Council of the Philippines, has forged an agreement with MCCID to assist in the training of our deaf students to become professional animators. Hopefully, the animation training will commence on June 2009.

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.

You may download the wallpapers for free. Simply click on the image below. You will be then be brought to Picasa Web Albums page. Right click your mouse and select “Save image as..”. The images may be free to use. However, kindly inform us that you used it by commenting on this page. We would highly appreciate it.

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