Dimalupig Screened in Cebu Over 5,000 future maritime professionals attended a screening of the career advocacy film co-produced by PTC entitled, “Dimalupig,” at the University of Cebu Maritime Educational Training Center (UC-METC) last

December 7, 2015. The movie, which aims to create greater awareness of seafaring as a profession, highlights both the challenges and triumphs of a career at sea. The screening was jointly presented by PTC, ANGKLA and SMART.

PTC Group Celebrates One Sail, One Spirit The PTC Group marked another successful year of Philippine maritime excellence and leadership at its annual year-end gathering and Christmas party held last December 11 at the PICC Reception Hall, CCP Complex in Pasay City. Commemorating ASEAN regional economic integration, this year’s theme was reflected in the selection of dishes, exotic costumes, Asian-inspired performances and even the night’s emcees – Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez, known across the region as hosts of the international TV show “Asia’s Got Talent.”

The evening started with a look back at the PTC Group’s milestones for the year through PTC CEO Gerardo Borromeo’s “The Year that Was.” This was followed by the presentation of a Plaque of Appreciation for the bravery and heroism of the officers and crew of the MV Crimson Polaris, represented by Capt. Venancio De La Cruz, who saved the lives of nine fishermen at the height of Typhoon Lando. Also

honored were this year’s Loyalty Awardees who have given 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of committed service to PTC, as well as, PHILCAMSAT’s Top 10 Internal Clients for 2015.

A posthumous tribute was given to Ms. Ella Bowe, Manong Ray Tac-an and Manong Fred Padilla, beloved members of the PTC family who passed away this year.

Multi-talented singer, songwriter and actor, Ogie Alcasid, entertained the audience with a string of timeless hits which got both Filipino and foreign guests singing along. Keeping attendees on their toes were exciting prizes raffled off throughout the night.

Highlighting the event were the impressive production numbers presented by PTC employees, which merged the distinctive music and dance of ASEAN countries with that of the Philippines. Winning First Place was Group 2 - PTC Holdings & Support Services (Myanmar & Thailand), followed by Group 3 - PTC Group Affiliates (Indonesia & Brunei), while Third Place went to Group 4 - Passenger Division & BPO Unit (Singapore & Malaysia).

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The PTC-CSJ Foundation, in collaboration with PHILCAMSAT, conducted a Train the Trainers seminar for teachers of the Moalboal National High School (MNHS) in Cebu who are expected to take part as camp mentors and facilitators in the Angkla-sponsored Sea Mariners program next year. The training, held last December 8, was led by Capt. Fidel Ojera of PHILCAMSAT and was attended by five secondary teachers of MNHS namely Mr. Arnold G. Zamora, Mr. Atinedoro C. Allego, Ms. Feliciana G. Cababat, Ms. Charmain Joy G. Eramis

and Mr. Edsel P. Ferolino. Among the topics covered during the training were Sea Mariner skills and values, basic marine science, and boating and navigational capabilities.

PTC’s Business Process Control and Compliance (BPCC) recognized the offices and individuals who most faithfully applied the company’s 5S practices throughout 2015 during a simple awarding ceremony on December 21. Awarded were the crewing offices of

Asiatic / Global Navigation as the Best in 5S and NCM as the Most Improved in 5S, while Analie Montemayor of Komaya was named as the Best 5S Coordinator.

Sea Mariners Holds Train the Trainers Program

2015 5S Awardees Named

PTC Receives ISO 14001 Recertification After an initial three year certification, PTC has received ISO 14001:2004 re-certification for its Environmental Management System (EMS) following an audit conducted by international certifying body, DNV, last November 2 and 3. Among the positive indications cited by the auditors were the satisfactory achievement of targets set for the programs on electricity, water, fuel and paper conservation; waste management; and air and noise emission reduction. Also cited were the sustained implementation of EMS and 5S practices; high level of EMS awareness among employees; and the appropriate and well-designed internal communication tools for the program. The certification is valid for three years subject to annual compliance audits.

PTC GMP Recognized with ESL Innovation AwardFitter Jeremias Epondulan, one of PTC’s very own global maritime professionals, was honored by ESL Shipping with the Innovation Award 2015 for showing initiative and ingenuity in the planning, designing and construction of technical improvements which have increased safety and efficiency in the daily operations of his vessel, the M/S Kumpula. Fitter Epondulan received a certificate signed by ESL Shipping CEO Matti-Mikael Koskinen along with a cash prize of 5,000 Euros at the awarding ceremony held onboard the M/S Kumpula last December 9. Photo shows (from L-R) CE Karvinen, Capt.

Engholm, Ftr. Epondulan and Capt. Koutila during the awarding ceremony.

PTC Employees Go Green for the HolidaysAs part of the company’s EMS Program on Waste Management and Paper Conservation, PTC held an eco-friendly Christmas décor making contest dubbed as “Green Christmas.” At the judging event held last December 4, a total of 15 groups from the different departments and companies of the PTC Group presented creatively constructed environmental-friendly Christmas decor made from recycled materials in the office. Winning First Place was First Maritime Communications Technology with their “belen” (Nativity scene) constructed out of scrap computer parts. At Second Place was the Marketing Communications Department’s traditional “parol” (lantern) made from used cardboard and paper bags. The Recruitment and Training Department’s Christmas tree which used various recycled office supplies bagged Third Place. Comprising the panel of judges were Christina S. Manzano; Mr. Alexander Jose Javier and Ms. Anne Concio from DNV GL - Business Assurance Phils.; and Ms. Luigi Raymundo and Ms. Erjufel Dionisio from the Makati City - Department of Environmental Services, who congratulated PTC for being the first private company in Makati to conduct such a contest.

Sharing the Dream of Success through EducationEngine Cadet Jhoriel Sanchez of the Mapúa-PTC College of Maritime Education and Training (CMET) believes that education is key to a successful future. As Jhoriel works towards achieving his dreams, he is likewise striving to ensure that his siblings have the opportunity to live out their own dreams, as well. A Marine Engineering major, Jhoriel has already started helping his family financially by supporting his younger sister Lerry’s education. Although Lerry is also a CMET scholar, having been inspired to follow in her older brother’s footsteps, other miscellaneous expenses such as daily allowances and school projects can take its toll on their single-income household with seven children still in school. And here, Jhoriel is happy to help in whatever way he can, especially after having spent seven months this year onboard Northern Marine Management’s Navigator Gas as an Engine Cadet.

As Jhoriel prepares for graduation and the licensure exams scheduled this coming year, he is even more determined to do well, planning to again go onboard NMM’s vessels, but this time as an officer. He dreams of one day being a marine superintendent, something not many Filipinos are able to achieve, but he believes that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible. His top priority, however, remains to be helping his family, hoping to inspire his four other younger siblings to take up maritime studies and like him, become a future global maritime professional.

PHILCAMSAT’s Alfredo Haboc Appointed as Marina Deputy Administrator Chief Engineer Alfredo G. Haboc, Training Director of PHILCAMSAT, has been appointed by President Benigno Aquino III to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) as Deputy Administrator for Regional Concerns effective December 14, 2015. C/E Haboc will be responsible for the review, monitoring and enhancement of safety in domestic shipping, as well as, the coordination and supervision of compliance with the STCW convention across the country.

The appointment is a fitting tribute to C/E Haboc’s technical expertise and his many years of committed service to the industry as Training Director of PHILCAMSAT, former dean of the Mapua-PTC College of Maritime Training and Education (CMET), President of the Philippine Association of Maritime Training Centers and a regular private sector representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) technical working meetings in London.

Supporting Youth Financial Literacy As part of its education and livelihood thrusts, PTC-CSJ Foundation supported the annual financial literacy seminar at The Sisters of Mary Schools (SMS)-Philippines’ Adlas (Boystown) and Biga (Girlstown) campuses in Silang, Cavite. Organized in partnership with the Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI), the financial literacy seminar held on October 23, was attended by a

total of 1,258 Grade 11 students of SMS.

The half-day training enabled the students to learn four basic financial management concepts and skills: the importance of personal finance, budgeting, setting financial goals, and creating a savings plan. Given SMS’ vocational technology curriculum, students in their final year undergo on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities where these financial management concepts can be applied.

Also part of the Foundation’s initiative is its Growing to Great Kids or 3G Program, organized in partnership with Synergeia Foundation, which completed a series of activities with Bayanan Elementary School-Main (BESM) and Lakeview Elementary School (LES) during the last few months of 2015. On September 19, around 200 parents of Grade 1 pupils in the two schools participated in a half-day session on Proper Nutrition and Hygiene with Dr. Rey Aquino as Resource Speaker. The session complemented 3G’s nutrition enhancement/feeding for malnourished pupils of BESM and LES. The teachers of the two Schools likewise underwent two training sessions. “Rekindling the Joy of Teaching” was attended by all BESM and LES teachers, while “Effective Teaching of Reading” benefited all Kinder to Grade 2 teachers. Both training programs were held at the Ateneo Professional Schools in Rockwell Center, Makati City from October 28-30.

The Annual Reading Festival held on November 12 aimed to enhance the joy of reading among students. Teachers of the two Schools organized various interactive activities participated in by all Grade 2 pupils. Lastly, around 400 Grade 2 pupils of BESM and LES had fun exploring Museo Pambata’s (Children’s Museum) Mobile Library and its 300 children’s books during a visit to LES last November 28. The half-day program included storytelling and arts and crafts activities conducted by Museo Pambata staff.

PHILCAMCSAT and CMET Recertified by BMIBoth PHILCAMSAT and CMET have been granted re-certification by the Belgian Maritime Inspectorate (BMI) after an audit conducted on December 8 to 11 by Mr. Bart Heylbroeck, Naval Architect - Director at BMI, and Ms. Myriam Jacob, BMI Auditor, who visited CMET and PHILCAMSAT’s Makati and Maragondon offices for the annual

inspection. The audit confirmed the institutions’ commitment to the continuous development and improvement of their quality management systems, infrastructure and curriculum. BMI also recognized additional courses offered by PHILCAMSAT which include GOC for GMDSS, ECDIS Generic and Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat. In particular, BMI noted the Center’s state-of-the-art facility with Mr. Heylbroeck stating that “BMI continues to have a high level of confidence in PHILCAMSAT.”

The BMI recognition is a seal of approval from a European flag state and is an assurance for CMET students and PHILCAMSAT trainees that their education and training are of the highest international standards giving them the competency to work globally.

PTC Joins Philippine Delegation to the 29th IMO General MeetingPTC, represented by C/E Alfredo Haboc, took part in the 29th International Maritime Organization (IMO) General Assembly and 115th Council Meeting held in London from November 23 to December 2, 2015. PTC was part of the 13-member Philippine delegation, comprised of representatives from the Philippine Embassy, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the Maritime Attache Office, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the National Coastwatch Council and the private sector.

At the meeting, the IMO assembly elected 40 members states for its council for the 2016-2017 biennium. The Philippines was re-elected under Category C which is comprised of 20 states with special interests in maritime transport or navigation and whose election to the council is expected to ensure the representation of all major geographic areas of the world. Following the conclusion of the 29th assembly, the newly elected council will meet for its 115th session on 3 December, when it will elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the next biennium. The council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible for supervising the work of the organization.

CTI’s Management System Recertified for ISO 9001Constellation Travels Inc. (CTI) has successfully passed the ISO 9001 re-certification audit conducted on its management system last November 24 to 25 by Mr. Randy Magnaye of the DNV. No non-conformance was cited during the audit attesting to the company’s faithful compliance with its quality policy and continuous commitment to provide the best service to its clients.

Anchor to Excellence Quiz Bee Holds Bicol LegAfter a successful launch in Cebu, the Anchor for Excellence Maritime Quiz Bee, organized by PTC and spearheaded by ANGKLA, moved on to Bicol to find the best and the brightest maritime students in the country.

Emerging as the winners at the Camarines Sur eliminations held last December 9 at the Mariners’ Polytechnic College Foundation (MPCF) at Canaman, Camarines Sur were Mark Oliver and Jonel Tanierla of MPCF who will be representing Camarines Sur in the upcoming Bicol Regionals. Other winners were Kaiser De Lima and Lloyd Eje (2nd place), and Michael Pilapil and Jhuzel Munda (3rd Place). The Bicol preliminaries will continue in Iriga, Sorsogon and Legazpi on January of 2016. A preliminary leg was also held at the VMA Global Colleges in Sum-ag, Bacolod City last December 16, with succeeding elimination legs within the province of Negros Occidental scheduled on January. Elimination legs will also be held in Iloilo and Pangasinan which will all culminate in the National Championships scheduled early next year.

A Tradition of Giving BackPTC employees once again took part in a long-standing Christmas tradition of PTC by volunteering their time and talent to spread holiday cheer among the children of the Laura Vicuña Foundation at the Don Bosco Institute in Sta. Mesa, Manila last December 19. Bringing with them gifts donated by their fellow PTC employees and meals to share with the kids, the volunteers also played games and conducted other fun activities much to the delight of the children.

Send Your Love Across the Seas through PTC PADALA PTC PADALA invites all PTC GMPs to sign up at www.ptcpadala.com.ph to enjoy an exclusive range of exciting benefits. With PTC PADALA, members can choose from a wide variety of products and have them delivered to their loved ones in the Philippines. Through its convenient salary-deduction scheme, PTC GMPs can easily manage their shopping online. They can also enjoy an instant 3% discount when reloading with SMART (XT Thuraya, Marino Load) and Globe (iVitta Mobile) and earn points for each purchase to reap great rewards. Instant 5 reward points are given upon sign up plus a free ticket to watch live Philippine Basketball Association games.

Hydroussa, December 6, Philippine International Convention Center, Roxas Boulevard, Manila

Grindrod Shipping, December 6, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Northern Marine Management, December 12, Makati Shangri-La; December 13, Shangri-La Mactan

Seaspan, December 19, Palacio de Manila

PTC Christmas and Thanksgiving MassExpressing gratitude for yet another remarkable year, the PTC Group held its annual Christmas and Thanksgiving mass on December 21 at the Penthouse of First Maritime Place. Officiating the Eucharistic celebration was Rev. Fr. Tito Caluag who reminded everyone to reflect on God’s visitation through the small blessings in their everyday lives and more importantly, to show their gratitude for these blessings through the act of giving back to others.

Flying all the way from Spain to be part of this special occassion was Ambassador Carlos and Mrs. Isabelita Salinas. Addressing the employees after the mass, Ambassador Salinas expressed how much he has missed his PTC family and his pride in how the company has evolved over the years - -- from a small, 280 sqm. office to the industry leader that it is today. He conveyed his heartfelt thanks to all PTC Group employees whose hard work and dedication have contributed to the company’s growth and development. Mrs. Salinas, on the other hand, very endearingly reminded employees to feel the excitement of Christ being in their lives and to be joyful of His presence not only as manifested in the faces of their loved ones, but also through their neighbors, co-workers and people they meet everyday.

The Sisters of Mary Boystown Choir sang during the mass and afterwards serenaded employees with enchanting Christmas carols. Served to complete the yuletide ambience were traditional Filipino Christmas snacks bibingka, puto bumbong and hot chocolate.

Chevron, December 6, Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Metro Manila

Crewing Christmas Parties

Technip, December 5, Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Metro Manila; December 6, JPark Island Resort and Waterpark, Mactan, Cebu