John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation - Bacolod

John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation - Bacolod Official page of John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation - Bacolod Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The BSMarE Program aims to:
A. B. Government
1.

COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION
With 189 Total Number of Units including 40 Units of Shipboard Training

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE ENGINEERING
With 197 Total Number of Units including 40 Units of Shipboard Training
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE ENGINEERING

Program Description:
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering is a hig

her education degree program that deals with the study of marine propulsion system, its operation and maintenance, as well controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level of marine engineering. Produce graduates that are:
 Competent to carry out safely the watch keeping , duties of an officer-in-charge of engineering watch in manned engine room or designated duty officer in a periodically unmanned engine room, both at sea and in port.
 Fully conversant with the basic principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch as per STCW Regulation VIII/2 and Chapter VIII of the STCW Code; and
 Qualified to pursue a professional career or advanced studies in any maritime field of specialization. Provide and equip students with knowledge, understanding, proficiencies, skills, competencies, attitudes and values to qualify them for:
 Professional licensure examination; and
 Assessment and certification as officer in charge (OIC) of an engineering watch in manned engine room or designated duty engineer officer in a periodically unmanned engine room on seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 KW propulsion power or more.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION

Program Description:
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation is higher education degree program that deals with the study of navigation, cargo handling and stowage, controlling the safe operation and care for persons on board the ship at the operational level. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The BSMT Program aims to:
A. Produce graduates that are:
 Competent to carry out safely the task , duties and responsibilities of an officer in charge (OIC) of a navigational watch on seagoing ship s of 500 gross tonnage or more, both at sea and in port;
 Fully concersant with the basic principles in keeping navigational watch as per STCW Regulation VIII/2 and Chapter VII of the STCW Code; and
 Qualified to pursue a professional career or advanced studies in a maritime field of specialization. Provide and equip students with knowledge, understanding, proficiencies, skills, competencies, attitudes and values to qualify them for:
 Professional licensure examination; and
 Assessment and certification as officer in charge (OIC) of a navigational watch on seagoing ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

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SPECIFIC PROFESSIONS/CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR BSMT/BSMarE GRADUATES

I. A graduate of BSMT Program may find careers in:

A. Merchant Marine Profession

B. Maritime Industry
1. Ship building and repair
2. Ship operations and management
3. Port operations and management
4. Ship surveying and inspection
5. Offshore industry

C. Maritime Education and Training

D. Philippine Navy
2. Philippine Coast Guard
3. Maritime Industry Authority


II. Industrial and Commercial Establishment

E. Maritime Industry Authority

𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗬 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗬🎗️“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳.”Today, we remember 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙤 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙚ó𝙣 𝘼𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙅𝙧.His courage, sa...
20/08/2026

𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗬 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗬🎗️

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳.”

Today, we remember 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙤 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙚ó𝙣 𝘼𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙅𝙧.

His courage, sacrifice, and love for the country remind us that true freedom is never free, it is built on the selflessness of those who choose nation above self.

For the Filipino youth, his legacy is a call to action: to value democracy, to stand for what is right, and to never lose hope in building a better Philippines. 🇵🇭

Remember. Reflect. Be inspired.

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Nekko V. Muega
Wayne Espida

20/08/2026

𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒍𝒑𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒄.

The Maritime Vanguard extends its deepest gratitude to Alphera Marine Services for a decade and a half of unwavering support and fruitful partnership with John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University.

Through this enduring collaboration, 388 JBLFMU cadets across various academic units have been empowered with invaluable opportunities to launch their journeys at sea.

Thank you, Alphera Marine Services, for your continuous trust in the competence, discipline, and dedication of JBLFMU maritime leaders.

Here’s to many more years of shared triumphs, strong partnerships, and smooth sailing ahead!

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟎 𝐉𝐁𝐋𝐂𝐅𝐁 𝐔𝐌𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
18/08/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟎 𝐉𝐁𝐋𝐂𝐅𝐁 𝐔𝐌𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟎 𝐉𝐁𝐋𝐂𝐅𝐁 𝐔𝐌𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The search for the next Unit Model Cadets (UMCs) of John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation–Bacolod (JBLCFB) moves forward as 20 cadet candidates emerge from a field of 72 contenders in the 2026 selection.

Composed of students from the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSME) programs, the Top 20 candidates advance to the second screening after demonstrating the discipline, leadership, and excellence expected of a Lacsonian cadet.

The Second Screening is scheduled for August 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the JBLCFB Covered Court.

Second Screening Components:
1. Self-Introduction

2. Question-and-Answer Portion
a. Conceptual Question
b. Situational Question

3. Talent Presentation

All Top 20 finalists are advised to coordinate with any Model Cadet Circle member for further details and guidelines regarding the second screening.

We extend our warmest congratulations and full support to all the Top 20 cadet candidates as they continue their journey toward becoming the Top 10 finalists of UMC 2026.

Words | Jeyhro Sampollo
Graphics | Lyzhen Terencio



18/08/2026
ATTENTION, All BSMT & BSMarE 3, & BSHM-CSS 4!The Registration Department is now accepting online application for Graduat...
18/08/2026

ATTENTION, All BSMT & BSMarE 3, & BSHM-CSS 4!

The Registration Department is now accepting online application for Graduation/Evaluation for students expected to graduate or complete Classroom Instruction (CCI) in April, Summer, and October 2027. 🎓

📌 Application Deadline: AUGUST 31, 2026

Please follow the instructions carefully:

📱 Scan the QR Code to download the form.
✍ Fill out all required fields accurately and completely.
💾 Save and rename your completed form using this format:
Last Name, First Name, Middle Name
Example: Lacson, Juan Jocson

📤 Upload/submit the completed form as instructed.

For inquiries or further assistance, please visit the Registrar’s Office.

Thank you.

17/08/2026

𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚, 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞!

𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝘽. 𝙇𝙖𝙘𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣–𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙙 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝙅𝘽𝙇𝘾𝙁-𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨, 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖, 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚! 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 2026.

𝘈𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘦, "𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚," 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱-𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨.

📽️ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀?

𝘎𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 (7) 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝟯–𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘦. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮, 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵, 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩.

📖 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘙 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘢𝘵: 🔗 bit.ly/4qqXbZS
📅 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙:
🗓 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 17 – 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 4, 2026

𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡:
📧 𝘫𝘣𝘭𝘤𝘧𝘣𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦@𝘨𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

🎥 𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎. 𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚟𝚘𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚊 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎.

𝙻𝚎𝚝'𝚜 𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚗𝚊𝚛𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎, 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝. 💙💜⚓





17/08/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒!

All CME and CBE faculty and students are required to attend the Flag Ceremony tomorrow at the John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation Bacolod (JBLCFB) Front MLA Building this August 18, 2026.

Please be guided that the gate will close at 0730H and reopen at 0900H, all students are required to attend the flag raising ceremony.

Graphics | Merben John Alelis

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