Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Graduate School

🎉 𝐏𝐌𝐌𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐒 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 🎉

On the evening of 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, the PMMA Graduate School Student Council—under the dedicated leadership of its President, Ms. Reina B. Gamasan—successfully hosted a festive 𝐆𝐒 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 at the 𝐍𝐇𝐐-𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥. Carrying the elegant theme, “𝑨 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒗𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆: 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄,” the celebration brought together the Graduate School community in an atmosphere of joy, unity, and gratitude.

With 𝟔𝟎 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬 composed of GS students, faculty members, staff, alumni and guests, and PMMA officials, the event served as a meaningful gathering where everyone could unwind, connect, and honor the collective accomplishments of 2025. The four-hour celebration provided a warm space for socializing, heartfelt exchanges, and shared appreciation of the year’s milestones.

More than just a social gathering, the celebration underscored the camaraderie, dedication, and shared purpose that continue to strengthen the PMMA Graduate School. It also served as a moment to reflect on the achievements of the year and to look forward with optimism to the opportunities that 2026 will bring.

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! May the spirit of unity, brilliance, and renewed hope continue to inspire the entire GS community in the year ahead.

𝐈𝐬𝐤𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐌𝐌𝐀 𝐆𝐒 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬
Guest of Honor and Speaker Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso called for greater government support for the maritime industry during the commencement rites of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Graduate School (PMMA-GS) MAGISTRI MARIS Class of 2025 at the AMOSUP Convention Hall in Intramuros, Manila on Oct. 30.
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🎓 Congratulations, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚. 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐀. 𝐎𝐥𝐞! 🎓

The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy – Graduate School proudly congratulates Ms. Ma. Bonissa A. Ole, candidate for 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, for qualifying for the 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬) with an outstanding 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 (𝘎𝘞𝘈) of 𝟏.𝟏𝟓. 🌟

Your exceptional performance reflects not only your dedication and perseverance but also your commitment to excellence in maritime education.

The PMMA Graduate School celebrates your achievement and looks forward to your continued success as a future leader and educator in the maritime field. ⚓

PMMA Graduate School Holds Its First Best Thesis Award Deliberation

The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy – Graduate School (PMMA-GS) successfully held its first-ever Best Thesis Award Deliberation on October 10, 2025, at the NHQ–Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Conference Room. The milestone event was spearheaded by Prof. Victoria Q. Paraggua, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School, together with Prof. Ma. Nissa C. Espiritu, MSc, Assistant Dean, marking a significant step toward recognizing research excellence among Graduate School students.

Out of ten qualified graduating students, five presenters showcased their completed and/or published theses before a distinguished panel of evaluators.

Four of the presenters are active members of the Philippine Coast Guard, representing the Master of Science in Maritime Education and Training program, while one is a seafarer from a private maritime institution, representing the Master of Science in Shipping Management program. Three presented onsite, and two joined online, each allotted 30 minutes for presentation and Q&A.

Presenters and Their Research Titles:

• LEIZL B. DE LA ROSA – Gearing Towards Excellence: Empowering the Philippine Coast Guard Non-Uniformed Personnel

• LOVELY GAY D. MESA – Re-establishing the Relevance of Philippine Coast Guard Civil Relations Service Basic Training Course Towards Its Enhancement

• JOSELLE LUZ A. ABAS – Assessment on the Effectiveness of Pseudo-Narcotics Training Aids to Candidate Coast Guard Detection Dogs

• ALOYSIUS GIO P. ARRANZ – Evaluating Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s Remote Diagnostic Center: An Analysis of End-User Perspectives Among Engine Management-Level Officers

• MA. BONISSA A. OLE – Optimizing the Production of Proficient Explosive Detection Dogs: An Analysis of the Criteria in Selecting Puppies for Training

Serving as panel members were:

• PROF. DIANA C. FACTUAR, MSc – Independent Consultant for IMO and PEMSEA Projects

• CAPT. NOEMIE G. CAYABYAB, PCG – Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Education and Training, CG12, and Acting Commander, Coast Guard Public Affairs Service

• CAPT. EDUARDO M. LIMPIN, MSBM – Chairman and President, Dalisay Shipping Corporation

The deliberation aimed not only to determine the Best Thesis Awardee but also to highlight the valuable contributions of each research to maritime education, safety, security, and organizational development. Each presentation reflected the commitment of PMMA-GS students to address pressing issues in the maritime sector through data-driven insights and practical recommendations.

After a rigorous evaluation process, Mr. Aloysius Gio P. Arranz was named the Best Thesis Awardee. His research stood out for its relevance to modern shipboard operations, analytical depth, and practical implications for maritime technology integration.

The PMMA Graduate School extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Arranz and all the presenters for their outstanding research contributions. The success of this first-ever deliberation signifies the Academy’s continuing pursuit of academic excellence and its dedication to strengthening the link between maritime education, research, and industry practice.

This event reinforces PMMA-GS’s role as a leading institution in maritime education, preparing graduates who not only excel academically but also contribute meaningfully to the evolving global maritime landscape.

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