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MCL hosts SECRA Philippine launch
The Philippine launching and local kickoff of the Strengthening University-Enterprise Collaboration for Resilient Communities in Asia (SECRA) was held on May 20, 2021 via Zoom, and broadcasted live via the Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) official Facebook page. A collaboration between Ateneo de Manila University, Malayan Colleges Laguna, and the Philippine Normal University, the event aimed to promote SECRA in the Philippines and to provide an overview on what the project is about. With the event open to the public, a total of 122 people were in attendance (105 in Zoom and 17 in Facebook).
Dr. Roberto C. Yap, Engr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, and Dr. Bert J. Tuga, Presidents of the Philippine Partner Universities, welcomed the audience. During the event, attendees were provided with a snapshot of the goals of SECRA as a research consortium, the Philippine Partner Universities were introduced, and a commitment to the initiative was given by the Philippine Team and a representative of the Partner Enterprises.
Jörgen Sparf and Evangelia Petridou from the Mid-Sweden University (MIUN) supplied the audience with information about SECRA, clarified its scope, and emphasized its objectives. The keynote speaker was Richard Haigh, Professor of Disaster Resilience and Co-Director of the University of Huddersfield’s Global Disaster Resilience Center, who spoke about University-Enterprise Collaboration (UEC) experiences in the UK. Moreover, he emphasized on the role that initiatives like SECRA have in terms of nation-building and bridging gaps that would eventually lead to a better and more impactful collaboration for resilience.
“Overall, the SECRA initiative (co-funded by the Erasmus + Programme of the European Union) is a very meaningful collaborative work for the involved Philippine Universities and their partner organizations, institutions, communities, and enterprises,” says the MCL Project Lead, Dean Maria Rhodora R. Austria of the E.T. Yuchengco College of Business. “Ateneo De Manila University, Malayan Colleges Laguna, and the Philippine Normal University are all very proud and honored to be a part of an opportunity to make an impact and contribute to more resilient Filipino communities in the context of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction.”
The event highlighted the importance of the SECRA initiative to the Philippines and to the UEC landscape in the country. Having been able to meet its objectives of introducing SECRA to more people and spreading more information about the project, allowing for more understanding of its purpose, the event was a resounding success.
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MCL joins EU-funded Project for Resilience in Asia
Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) has been named as one of the partners for SECRA, the Strengthening University-Enterprise Collaboration (UEC) for Resilient Communities in Asia project.
Led by the Mid Sweden University Risk and Crisis Research Center in Sweden, with the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom as the co-lead, SECRA is a three-year project with 13 partners from six different countries.
Besides MCL, the Asian partners comprise of Ateneo de Manila University and Philippine Normal University in the Philippines; University of Ruhuna, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka; and Chiang Mai University, Naresuan University, and Mahasarakham University in Thailand. European partners also include the University of Huddersfield in Great Britain and Tallinn Technical University in Estonia.
With a focus on the consequences of climate change, SECRA aims to contribute to resilient communities in Asia by improving disaster risk reduction through stronger collaborations among universities, public authorities, non-government organizations (NGOs), and industries.
Having received funding from the European Union’s Erasmus+, a program managed by the European Commission along with other organizations to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe, the project started in January 2021 and will run for three years.
For its first year, the efforts for SECRA will concentrate on mapping the structure for the collaboration for disaster risk reduction in the project’s partner countries in Asia.
As part of the Philippine team, MCL is expected to contribute to Work Package deliverables, ultimately coming up with a country report that would fulfill the overall objectives of the project. Along with the other representatives from the Philippines, MCL will be working on tasks such as conducting document studies and analyses, developing frameworks, online platforms, programs, and tools, preparing policy briefs, policy dialogue, and materials and running on-site training sessions, among others.
“It is both a privilege and big responsibility to be a part of this project, but I am hopeful that it will also create a meaningful impact for the communities we live in,” shared the MCL Project Lead, Dean Maria Rhodora R. Austria of the E.T. Yuchengco College of Business.
MCL became part of SECRA after applying for the grant funded by the EU Commission.
Watch the Philippine Launch of the Strengthening University-Enterprise Collaboration for Resilient Communities in Asia (SECRA) project on the Malayan Colleges Laguna Facebook page on May 19, 2021, 4:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time).
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CGC to hold “Kumusta ka na? An Online Catching-up Session” for SHS
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MCL CGC holds new normal career webinar for college students
by Jameela Lim, B.S. Chemical Engineering student
Last 13th of April 2021, Malayan Colleges Laguna’s Center for Guidance and Counseling (MCL CGC) spearheaded a symposium titled ‘A New Normal Career Journey: A Webinar for College Students.’ Speakers from different fields were invited to conduct talks with the aim of helping participants navigate life in the new normal, particularly with regards to career and finance. The event was conducted through Facebook Live, beginning at 2:00 in the afternoon, and was open to both members and nonmembers of the MCL community.
Succeeding a prayer and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, MCL CGC Head Mabeth B. Francia extended her appreciation to the people supporting the event in various ways, most especially to the staff of the organizing office. Furthermore, she encouraged MCL students to visit their Blackboard Course entitled “A New Normal Career Journey for MCL Students” and take advantage of the resources available there.
Governor of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines Arturo “Butch” Guerrero III started off the event with his talk titled ‘Career Opportunities for Filipinos in the New Normal.’ In the session, participants were given insight into the current situation of the Philippine Labor Market, the creation of new jobs amidst the pandemic, skills development in a fast-changing market, and work-from-home opportunities.
In the succeeding Q&A, Mr. Guerrero shares his personal views on the uncertainties of life that he likened to the journey itself and advised listeners to expect challenges. Moreover, he emphasized the importance of honesty and setting expectations, both for oneself and for a possible employer, when going through the hiring process.
With his seminar titled ‘Shifting to a digitized career placement and its impact to recruiting talent’, Accenture Recruiting Manager Mr. Ezekiel Fernando gave the audience an overview of Accenture and the said company’s achievements, and methods of shifting to a digitized career. Furthermore, as response to questions regarding the culture found in the workforce, he shared his personal experience with his current company: the nonpractice of cultural and gender biases in the hiring process; the use of programs for better work organization and efficiency; the company’s investment in developing their employees’ soft skills; and the availability of mental support.
“Do things because you are willing, not because you are obliged,” MCL Civil Engineering Alumnus Engr. Kristoffer Denis G. Gonzales quoted as he shared tips on managing in the new normal in terms of routines
and mindset, in his talk titled ‘Young professionals thriving in the new normal’. Answering to the queries of the audience, he emphasized the importance of reassessing one’s goals to realign motivations according to what must be done, ensuring clear communication, and finding people to that can help them pursue their passion.
In line with promoting their advocacy of “leading financial and healthy security amongst hardworking Filipinos”, Corporate Specialist from Sun Life Grepa Financial Inc. Mr. Rhoderick P. Rivas gave a presentation bearing the company’s theme for the year: ‘Guardians of the New World. Rise & Protect the Future’. The talk enlightened the audience regarding insurance (i.e. what it is, different types), the importance of managing finances, and commonly observed behaviors in people when it comes to money.
The webinar neared its conclusion with MCL Student Affairs Office (MCL SAO) Director Angelito D. Platino welcoming all attendees and extending his gratitude to each individual speakers, giving his own insights to the topics covered. The event officially ended late into the afternoon with the singing of the Malayan Hymn.
The event was hosted by MCL B.A. Communication students Averdyl Batoy and Raffi Sandoval. The recording of the event remains available on MCL CGC’s Facebook Page.