Southwestern College of Maritime, Business and Technology

24/04/2026

📌 Important Update from DepEd
DepEd has issued DO No. 006, s. 2026 – Guidelines on Ensuring a Safe and Motivating Learning Environment.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BDpCPmxASzxs3zyqN9IcHHPmmKjGF4mb/view?usp=sharing

Here are the important things that parents, teachers, and learners need to know:

✅ School safety and learner protection are emphasized.
The policy covers learner welfare, discipline, bullying prevention, incident reporting, support systems, and the responsible use of portable electronic devices.

📵 Cellphones and other portable electronic devices are not allowed during instructional hours.
This applies to both learners and school personnel, except for academic purposes, accessibility needs, or emergencies.

🚫 Bullying is not tolerated.
The policy covers physical, verbal, emotional, social, gender-based, and cyberbullying, including retaliation.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents are expected to work with the school.
They are encouraged to cooperate with school policies, attend meetings when needed, and guide their children using positive discipline.

👩‍🏫 Teachers and school personnel must help maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.
They are expected to protect learners, respond properly to reports, and follow the code of conduct.

🎒 Routine bag inspections may be conducted for safety.
These must be child-sensitive and non-contact.

🔒 Confidentiality and support are part of the policy.
Cases must be handled with privacy, care, and proper intervention or referral when needed.

Let us all work together to keep schools safe, respectful, and focused on learning. 💙

23/04/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐈𝐃, 𝐒𝐑𝐁 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔; 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐯𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has opened appointment slots for Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) and Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) applications nationwide through December 2026, in a move to ease demand and improve access to essential services for Filipino seafarers.

Data from MARINA’s Manpower Development Service (MDS) show that 320 daily slots each for SRB and SID, and 375 slots for combined transactions, are now available across the MARINA Central Office, satellite offices, and regional offices nationwide.

To further accommodate applicants, the MARINA Central Office has also opened additional appointment slots every Saturday from March until June 2026.

MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan acknowledged the challenges faced by seafarers, particularly long queues and waiting times, and assured the public that the agency is continuously working to improve its systems and expand access.

“We understand the urgency and the sacrifices of our seafarers who rely on these documents for their livelihood. Kaya ginagawa po natin ang lahat para mapabilis ang proseso at mabawasan ang abala sa kanila,” Malaluan said. “We assure our seafarers that MARINA continues to improve our systems and expand our capacity to better serve them.”

*Do not engage with scalpers*

The agency also warned the public against scalpers and unauthorized individuals offering paid assistance in securing appointment slots.

MARINA said such transactions are illegal and urged applicants to use only official online channels or coordinate with licensed manning agencies or shipping companies.

“We remind our seafarers: huwag po kayong makikipagtransact sa mga scalpers. Ang pag-secure ng appointment slots ay libre at dapat dumaan lamang sa opisyal na sistema. Ginagawa namin ang lahat para protektahan ang bawat aplikante at masiguro na patas ang proseso,” Malaluan added.

MARINA emphasized that safeguards are in place to protect applicants and maintain the integrity of the appointment system, as part of its broader push for more efficient, transparent, and accessible frontline services for Filipino seafarers.

23/04/2026

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21/04/2026

📣 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕!

Calling all Incoming and Continuing College and Senior High School Students—don’t miss your schedule 🎓✨

🗓️ 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:
• Incoming 1st Year – ongoing until June 11, 2026
• 2nd Year (All Programs) – May 25–29, 2026
• 3rd Year (All Programs) – June 1–5, 2026
• 4th Year (BSMT & BSMarE) – ongoing until April 30, 2026
• 4th Year (BSHM & BSTM) – June 1–5, 2026

Plan ahead, stay on track, and get ready for another successful academic year. Enroll now!

20/04/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧!

Please be informed that 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 must be processed exclusively through the 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗟 and 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗦.

We would like to emphasize that 𝗡𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 are conducted through 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀. Any such activities are 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 by the school and should be reported immediately.

For your safety and to ensure the legitimacy of your transactions, please use only the designated official channels.

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀
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Thank you for your cooperation.

20/04/2026

📢 Calling all students!

In light of the ongoing energy crisis, we are conducting a Student Rapid Survey on Flexible Learning to better understand your experiences, challenges, and needs.

Your feedback will help guide improvements in learning delivery and ensure that support measures are responsive and effective during this time.

📝 Take a few minutes to share your thoughts and be part of the solution.

Your voice matters, let it be heard!

SURVEY LINK: https://bit.ly/StudentSurveyEnergyCrisis

20/04/2026

REGISTER NOW AND JOIN A GOOD CAUSE!!
REGISTRATION IS UNTIL APRIL 24 ONLY!!

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