𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Bitbit ang kumpiyansa sa pagtatanghal ng tradisyonal at modernong kasuotan, ipinamalas ng mga kalahok ng 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗖𝗠𝗕𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ang iba’t ibang mukha ng kulturang Pilipino. Mula sa tindig hanggang sa kilos ng isang tunay na Binibini at Ginoo, pinatunayan nilang sa kabila ng pagkakaiba-iba ng mga tradisyon at pagkakakilanlan, nagtatagpo pa rin ang mga ito sa iisang layunin-ang pagpapahalaga at pagtataguyod sa ating kultura.

Ibinida ng mga mag-aaral mula sa iba’t ibang programa sa kolehiyo ng SCMBT ang kanilang husay at pagkamalikhain sa pamamagitan ng pagtatanghal ng mga natatanging pagkaing kumakatawan sa iba’t ibang lalawigan sa Pilipinas bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2026.

What a phenomenal two-day milestone celebration! 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝗰. (𝗦𝗖𝗠𝗕𝗧) proudly joined forces with TESDA for their explosive 𝟯𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆—and we brought our absolute best to the spotlight!

The monitoring was led by 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗗. 𝗢𝗽𝗲ñ𝗮, 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮/𝗠 𝗝𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗝. 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗕𝗧 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿

Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. participated in the 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 on the Implementation of the Revised Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) Level Descriptors, organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs).

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Highlighting the rich cultures, traditions, and identities of the countries that make up the ASEAN community, SCMBT proudly joined the celebration of ASEAN Month with the theme “𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿,”.

Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. held a 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 with the 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗕𝗝𝗠𝗣), represented by 𝗝𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗧. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗽ó𝗻, to discuss a possible collaboration focused on extension programs and the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), August 24.

CORON, PALAWAN — Representatives from higher education institutions across the region convened on August 19–20, 2026, for the 19th Annual Association of Higher Education Institutional Registrars in MIMAROPA (AHEIRIM) Conference. Focused on the theme "Leveraging Innovations and Technology for Enhanced Registrar’s Services," the two-day event highlighted digital transformation strategies and regulatory updates aimed at modernizing academic record management and administrative workflows.

𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗞 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗬𝗔𝗥𝗡!
Congratulations to our very own 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱 for being 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽 in the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 at 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Your talent, passion, and dedication truly shone on stage. We are so proud of you! Keep making waves with your music!

Bilang pakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng ika-59 na anibersaryo ng pagkakatatag ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), ipinagdiwang ng Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. ang 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 na may temang “𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧,”

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 I Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. successfully passed the Maritime Training Institution (MTI) inspection and evaluation with zero deficiencies, reaffirming the institution's commitment to delivering quality maritime education and training that meets national regulatory standards.

To strengthen awareness of the Spanish language and foster Filipino-Hispanic cultural exchange, Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. spearheaded the 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗼-𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 bringing together educators, government representatives, students, and partner organizations held at the Gabaldon Building.

Event 6 of SY '26 - '27: Aug. 28, 2026

Food Festival: Piyestang Pinoys

As part of our Linggo ng Wika Celebration 2026, the Food Festival: Piyestang Pinoy brought the rich flavors, vibrant traditions, and colorful heritage of the Philippines to life through an unforgettable culinary experience amd set up.

Aug. 28, 2016, the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management celebrated Linggo ng Wika 2026 with activities prepares, for the students. The success of the celebration would not have been possible without the dedication, creativity, and hard work of the BSHM 4th Year, BSTM 4th Year, and DHTM 3rd Year students under the class of Mr. Jonar Jake Cantos, as part of their subject, Introduction to M.I.C.E. From planning and preparation to the actual execution of the activities, our students poured their time, effort, talents, and teamwork into making this celebration a memorable and meaningful one.

Event 5 of SY '26 - '27: Aug. 14, 2026

The SCMBT 2026 ASEAN Month Celebration, organized by the College of Maritime Department, in joint collaboration with our department, the College of Hospitality and Tourism, brought together students in a meaningful celebration of ASEAN spirit and camaraderie. Our BS Tourism Management and BS Hospitality Management students proudly showcased their knowledge, creativity, confidence, and talent across the different activities.

Event 3 of SY '26 - 27: July 6, 206

The BSHM 4th Year and BSTM 3rd Year students actively participated in an enriching orientation held at Gabaldon Hall, Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS), featuring representatives from the Spanish Embassy in Manila and Instituto Cervantes de Manila.

Event 2 of SY '26 - '27: July 3, 2026

As we celebrated Nutrition Month last July, the BSHM, BSTM and DHTM departments had an activity that highlighted the importance of making healthy choices, not only for our well-being today, but also for the future we are building. And to emphasize the beginning of Nutrition Month to the HM, TM and DHTM students, one of the SCMBT College Sports Coordinators, Mr. Orly Romiral, led an insightful talk on the importance of proper nutrition, a balanced diet, and regular exercise.

Event 4 of SY '26 - '27: July 3, 2026

A productive and insightful day as our BSHM and BSTM students were introduced to the laboratory environment, safety protocols, proper equipment handling, and the essential practices needed for hands-on learning for HM, TM and DHTM students conducted by Ms. Olive Lastimosa, SHS and DHTM teacher.

Event 1 of SY '26 - '27: Jul. 3, 2026

The 1st General Meeting of the BSHM, BSTM, and DHTM students was successfully held at the SCMBT Annex, marking the beginning of another exciting academic year in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism.

BSHM and DHTM students are currently undergoing their OJT 1 – Restaurant Practicum, where classroom learning meets hands-on industry experience in the field of hospitality and service. A heartfelt thanks to our valued training partners, Plato Restaurant, Bungkos Restaurant, Ten 2 One Bar, and Filipiniana Hotel, for generously opening their doors and providing meaningful training opportunities to my students.

"Compass of Excellence: Navigating the Futures of Maritime, Tourism, Hospitality, and Entrepreneurship". A moment of pride and achievement was celebrated as the BSHM and BSTM 4th Year students of SCMBT held their Graduation Ceremony last May 6, 2026 at Café Angela, San Antonio, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 I Students from Diploma Programs and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management during their Basic Training at Capipisa, Tanza, Cavite.

𝗕𝗨𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗞𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 I Sa panahong halos isang pindot na lamang ang pagitan ng tao at impormasyon, patuloy na pinatutunayan ng Wikang Filipino ang kahalagahan nito sa pagkatuto at pananaliksik. Ito ang naging sentro ng pagdiriwang ng 𝗕𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 sa pamamagitan ng gawaing pangklasrum sa ilalim ng temang “𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗜: 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝘀𝗶𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗬𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻,” Agosto 26-28.

𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 I In line with the nationwide celebration of Nutrition Month, Southwesternians participated in a week-long classroom celebration embracing this year's theme,"𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣, 𝘼𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙖𝙣!"

Leadership begins with a heart that is ready to serve. We proudly introduce the newly elected officers of the 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹, who are committed to representing the student body with integrity, responsibility, and excellence.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 I As part of the Opening Block Activity, Grade 11 and Grade 12 students participated in the 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 held at SCMBT Annex Building Covered Court, June 18.

The event aimed to strengthen camaraderie among students, boost their confidence, and encourage active participation in school organizations and leadership programs. It also provided an opportunity for learners to interact with their peers and teachers in a fun and meaningful environment.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 I Senior High School (SHS) students gathered for a Health, Safety, and Well-Being Program, a full-day activity aimed at preparing students for a safe, healthy, and productive academic year held at SCMBT Annex Covered Court.

Accompanied by Sir Zaldy D. Andal, SHS-OIC Principal, Major Jonny V. Magluyan, Discipline Officer and Sir Bern E. Alvis, the students embarked on a five-day maritime journey from December 9 to 13, navigating the route from Manila to Cebu, then to Ozamis to Butuan, and back to Manila.

Fifty Grade 12 Maritime students from Southwestern College of Maritime, Business, and Technology Inc. (SCMBT) recently completed a valuable work experience program aboard the MV 𝗠𝗩 𝟮𝗚𝗢 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗹𝗮. The program, led by School Principal Mr.𝗭𝗮𝗹𝗱𝘆 𝗗. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹 and accompanied by 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗩. 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗹𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻.

𝐁𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐬!

SCMBT's Grade 12 TVL-Maritime students are onboard the ship 2GO Travel in fulfilment of their work immersion requirements. They are set to travel from port of Manila to Coron and vice versa. This is made done in collaboration of Southwestern Maritime Business and Technology and 2GO Travel!

“Plant today, protect tomorrow.”

SCMBT students, together with the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), came together for a meaningful Tree Planting Drive 2026 at Mahal na Pangalan on August 27, 2026, turning small acts of planting into a lasting commitment to our environment.

Anchored in Success: SOUTH ANCHOR Secures 2nd Runner-Up at the Inter-School Battle of the Bands!

The Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology community extends its heartfelt congratulations to our official school band, SOUTH ANCHOR, for securing the 2nd Runner-Up spot in the Inter-School Battle of the Bands!

What an incredible and action-packed Day 1 at the Leadership Training organized by the Office of Student Affairs and Services!

Our student leaders kicked off the event with immense energy, diving into engaging team-building exercises, dynamic group discussions, and interactive activities designed to hone their teamwork, decision-making, and communication skills.

In celebration of this year’s theme, "Musika at Himig Natin: Tradisyon, Industriya, at Bagong Tinig," our institution proudly announces the official winners of the recently concluded Singing and Oratorical Competitions.

The Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. extends its sincere appreciation to every student who exercised their right to vote and contributed to a peaceful, orderly, and meaningful electoral process. Your participation reflects the values of responsible citizenship, integrity, and student leadership.

The institution successfully conducted the 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟖–𝟗, 𝟏𝟓, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. The activity served as an important avenue to familiarize students and parents with the school's policies, programs, services, and academic expectations for the upcoming school year.

A formal 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗠𝗢𝗔) 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 was held between the 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜. (𝐒𝐂𝐌𝐁𝐓) and 𝐏𝐃𝐄𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀. This landmark collaboration was spearheaded by our CEO and President, 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙮. 𝘼𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤 𝙎. 𝙁𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙯, and the Officer-in-Charge of PDEA, 𝑰𝑨𝑽 𝑰𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝑹. 𝑪𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒔.

We marked a significant milestone in our commitment to student welfare and holistic development! 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜. officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐃𝐄𝐆).

The institution formally participated in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐀𝐒) 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 held on 𝟐𝟖 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲. Organized by the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐕) in partnership with the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐕, the event brought together SAS practitioners across the region to strengthen initiatives on student welfare and legal awareness.