Representatives from CHED RO1 and Region I Maritime Higher Education Institutions (R1 MHEIs) gathered at the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) for a learning exchange visit on the academic processes related to the delivery of maritime programs in San Narciso, Zambales on September 12, 2025.
On its second year, the said activity is a part of the regional initiative dubbed as โMaritime Advancements in Training and Collaboration (ATraCA) which aimed to sustain quality maritime education through engagements in research collaboration, professional engagement, and sustainability-driven dialogues.
Commo. Joel Abutal, PMMA Superintendent received the CHED RO1, and R1 MHEIs as well as delegates from the Philippine Public Safety Academy (PPSA) with their traditional military side boys and were accommodated at the PMMA Amphitheater.
Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist, rendered a message of appreciation to the PMMA Management.
โAs we gather here at PMMA, an institution whose legacy continues to inspire excellence and innovation, we are honored to learn from your institutional strategies and, in turn, share insights that may contribute to mutual advancement,โ said Dr. Bose.
Engr. Ronnie Basco, Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Finance discussed the history of the academy tracing back from 1820, admission processes, cadet tactics, research upscaling initiatives, academic processes and even presented their 2031 Development Plan.
During the Open Forum, the MHEIs provided areas for collaboration and exchanged dialogues in curriculum, instruction and resource sharing opportunities with PMMA.
It was also noted that the Academy was willing to participate in capacity building platforms for internationalization as part of their mandate in sustaining quality higher education.
The PMMA Officials also accompanied the participants during the tour of facilities in which they showcased their academic buildings, Marine Transportation and Engineering simulators, and Offices.
Dr. Angelica Q. Dolores, Supervising Education Program Specialist, Dr. Myrelle Faith D. Mina, Eduxation Supervisor II, and Mr. Kotaro Jncyrl Q. Velasco, Project Technical Staff represented CHED ROI.
The activity also served as a prelude to the second part of the Maritime ATraCA, which will culminate through a Regional Maritime Symposium on September 22โ23, 2025, in San Fernando City, La Union.
The event will gather MHEI student leaders, faculty, and invited speakers from the maritime industry.
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