Embodying the theme, “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚,” Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. spread warmth and compassion to the elders of Hapag Aruga Foundation Inc. in Managpi, Calapan City, through an outreach program held on November 7.

In a shining moment of pride for the institution, 𝐊𝐞𝐚𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐌. 𝐒𝐮𝐚𝐧, a Hospitality and Tourism Management student, continues to make waves beyond the classroom. From her 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧 in the 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, Keah was invited as a guest speaker for the online event “𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀’𝐬 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 (𝐀𝐋𝐒) 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠” held on 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, via MS Teams.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 I Faculty members of Southwestern College of Maritime, Business, and Technology Inc. (SCMBT) actively participated in the Research Colloquium organized by the Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC) Graduate School, held at Calapan City Convention Center, October 25.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | A total of 229 examinees from various secondary schools across the Mindoro provinces took the National Merchant Marine Aptitude Test (NaMMAT) held at the SCMBT Main Building, October 23.

Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology (SCMBT) took a proactive step in ensuring the smooth conduct of the recently National Merchant Marine Aptitude Test (NaMMAT) by participating in the comprehensive orientation for exam personnel held at Conference Room, October 22.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 I In preparation for the upcoming 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗧), the institution conducted a comprehensive review session for Grade 12 students, focusing on essential areas such as verbal and symbolic analogy, reasoning, grammar fundamentals, and mathematics.

Southwestern College of Maritime Business and Technology proudly represented by Dr. Marivic D. Fernandez and Mr. Charles Ledgear G. Abante participated in the MIMAROPA Basic Labor Market Information (LMI) Training held on October 10, 2025. The event, organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), focused on enhancing participants’ understanding of Labor Market Information, Employment Forecasting, Digital Transformation, and Green Jobs.

In celebration of World Teacher’s Day, the Supreme Student Council (SSC) proudly led a day filled with fun, music, and appreciation for our beloved teachers.

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 I With the theme “𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙊𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣, 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙊𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮,” Southwestern College of Maritime, Business, and Technology marked this year’s Maritime Week through a series of engaging activities, including a maritime obstacle course that showcased the strength, discipline, and teamwork of its students held at SCMBT Annex Covered Court.

As part of the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, Southwesternians took the spotlight in the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 and 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗕𝗲𝗲, where they displayed their diverse talent, skills and passion for the maritime field.

Highlighting the vital role of maritime professionals in safeguarding the oceans, maritime students participated in a seminar conducted by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) held at SCMBT Annex Covered Court, September 24.

College Maritime Students joined the PPA Tour, gaining valuable insights into port operations and maritime services held at Philippine Ports Authority, September 24.

In celebration of the birthday of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the government launched the initiative “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat para sa Lahat,” which aimed to bring various public services closer to the people. Among the participating agencies in this nationwide initiative was the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through its Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST).

In line with its commitment to transparency and accountability, Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. recently underwent an onsite orientation and liquidation activity conducted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for the grants under the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) programs, namely the Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) and the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES).

In a collaborative effort to promote inclusivity, resilience, and preparedness, students from the College and Senior High School departments of Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. joined forces for a comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) Training held at SCMBT Annex Covered Court.

In a heartfelt and inspiring recognition program held in honor of 𝐊𝐞𝐚𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐌. 𝐒𝐮𝐚𝐧, Silver Medalist at 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, and 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧, Wall and Floor Tiling competitor, students, faculty, and top officials gathered to celebrate a milestone marked not only by technical excellence, but also by unwavering perseverance and faith held at SCMBT Annex Covered Court, September 5.

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔 I Aktibong lumahok ang Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. sa ginanap na TechPro Culminating Activity ng Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS) na may temang “Taste the Skill, Build the Future: A Food and Tech Festival for Laboratory Excellence.”

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 I In line with its commitment to safety and disaster readiness, Southwestern College of Maritime, Business, and Technology Inc. (SCMBT) actively participated in an earthquake drill conducted by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Oriental Mindoro, August 9.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 I First-year college students of the Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology (SCMBT) took part in a Fire Safety Seminar and Fire Drill organized and facilitated by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Calapan City, led by FCINSP Angel Lynn B. Salvador, City Fire Marshal.

“𝑷𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒊 𝒎𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂’𝒚𝒐, 𝒌𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒊 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒐.”

This was the powerful reminder left by Dr. Kathleen Mae Joy E. Cabral Aldovino during the HIV Awareness Seminar held at SCMBT Annex Covered Court, August 6.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 I SCMBT Strengthens Ties with 2GO and Amiga Gracia Travel Services Through Vessel FamTour

In a significant step toward fortifying partnerships and expanding industry-based learning for its students, Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. joined an ocular visit at Manila North Harbor Pier 4, August 1.

Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology Inc. (SCMBT) proudly announces its recognition in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), earning the 94th spot in the A1 Category: Student Support and Engagement.