IN A RACE FOR PGS!

NOT SO SIMPLE are the requisites for the schools to be awarded with the Pangulong GLORIA Scholarships (PGS) as this province is marked for massive corruption, but the Provincial Director of Tesda, PD Tarhata Mapandi has her own way of ensuring implementation.

IT WAS THE SECOND MONTH of the Summer training in the Cali Paramedical College (Cali) and the President, Dr. Camal Cali is getting the highest level of blood pressure for the year.

The cause of his grief is the delay of the students allowance from Tesda. Day after day, Dr. Cali is confronted by the scholars’ problem like the transportation expense in getting to school. The Scholars have signed a contract stating their scholarship is forfeited for absences.

But most distressful of all are the accusing fingers of the Scholars’ Parents casually spreading gossip that the Scholarship funds have been corrupted by the school.

What really happening was the funds is in the Tesda but it cannot be disbursed without completing mountainous papers to fill-up and signed and every document is authenticated. The Pangulong GLORIA Scholarships (PGS) required new process that is known to be foolproof and the Provincial Director is taking it seriously. Since the start of the first batch in late March Cali papers have been returned by Tesda for not having satisfied the reporting standard, not only twice but for the seventh-time.

A fly-by-night venture wishing luck in the PGS funds would not survive the Tesda scrutiny and this part of the ARMM known to be witty for corruption is having a graft-busting Tesda Executive that rules.

GLORY BE THY GLORIA!

STUDENTS each receiving P7,000.00 cash allowance from the ‘Pangulong GLORIA Scholarships’ are glorifying the President.

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – Scholarship funds from Tesda is making a euphoria in this part of the Muslim region as hundreds of students are receiving cash allowances by the thousands of pesos each. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who’s the scholarship program is being named, is venerated by the Maranao for allowing millions of money flowing down the beneficiaries untouched by corruption.

The Cali Paramedical College (Cali) in Marawi, a school providing short courses for Tesda is giving the first half of the P7,000.00 cash allowance for each of the 300 Scholars taking a 6-month medical training. The amount has equivalent billing for the school fees making a total grant of more than 11 thousand pesos for the scholar or about 4 million pesos government grants for the summer in the Cali.

This June opening of classes, the school is expected to double the number of scholars receiving grants from the PGS, a newly enhanced financing scheme in the Tesda scholarship program. Cali is taking pilot implementation of PGS in the province.

All other schools providing training for Tesda are also receiving the grant. This is an added provision to the free training, a scheme intended to ensure a student continue schooling until they acquire competent skills for a job on the waiting as Tesda executives are harping solution to the country’s job-labor mismatch.

CALI PARAMEDICAL COLLEGE: Objective in the Next Academic Year

Transforming the academe into a teaching-learning laboratory that enhances technical and vocational education and training for sustainable development in Muslim communities.

MSU-ENGINEERING TOPS BOARD EXAMS

MSU has 31 topnotchers in board exams!

MARAWI CITY - The Mindanao State University System (MSU) produced 31 top 10 passers, including two topnotchers, in 12 national board examinations conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for 2008, a university official said yesterday.

MSU President Dr. Macapado Muslim said seven graduates from the MSU Marawi main campus and two from Tawi-Tawi landed among the top ten passers in the October 2008 licensure exam for Fishery Techonology.
An MSU Tawi-Tawi graduate, Yashier Jumar placed first, Cherry Nian was 9th, while the Marawi main campus graduates ranked third, fourth, fifth, ninth, and tenth.

Muslim added that the MSU main campus was rated the second top performing school in the Electrical Engineering, Nursing, Social Work and Fishery Techonology board exams.

The MSU Iligan Institute of Technology and the MSU General Santos City were this year's top performing school in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Graduates from MSU General Santos City swept the top 3 ranking while another ranked No. 8 in the Mechanical Engineering board examination.

Ronald Hidalgo ranked No. 1, Benjer Acosta, No. 2, Chanley Callano, No. 3 and Ralph Ian Lagunay, No. 8.
MSU Maguindanao graduate Allen Julius Declaro also landed third among top 10 passers in the board exam for Agricultural Engineering.

"Records would show that MSU strives to reap academic excellence in various national board exams besting older and known universities in the country. This is a feat I attribute largely to the quality of our faculty members and students," Muslim said.

Muslim, the 12th president of MSU, said the university also produced one of this year's Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines, Zakariya Tocalo Muripaga of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

A graduate of the MSU Siawadato Agricultural High School in Lanao del Sur, Muripaga, a 2008 Magna cum Laude, received his distinguished award from President Arroyo in Malacanang.

Apart from topping the exams in Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural engineering, Nursing and Fishery, Muslim said, MSU also topped in Social Work, Metallugical, Certified Public Accountancy and Master Electrician board exams.

MSU was created on Sept. 1, 1961 by Republic Act No. 1387, as amended by RA 1893, to hasten the integration of the cultural minority groups into the mainstream of the nation and socio-cultural and political life through public education.

Muslim, who has a Ph.D. and Master's in Arts in Political Science from the University of Hawaii as East-West Center Scholar, said the MSU's achievements were in line with system's vision to lead the university to higher levels of excellence and relevance under a 12-point Reform Agenda.

MSU has 31 topnotchers in board exams.
Published in Manila Bulletin
November 20 2008

GEM MINING SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants for 2nd Screening Process

ATTENTION APPLICANTS FROM LANAO DEL SUR
Below is the Summary Report of the FINAL LIST FOR 2ND SCREENING PROCESS on the GEM Mining Scholarship Application. For more information, you may contact any of the following:

Official Contact Persons:

President - Dr. CAMAL A. CALI, (0905) 922-6758
Program-in-Charge - Prof. SALMAN AGUILAR, (0926) 390-9025
Coordinator for the Beneficiaries - Mr. ANSHAMER D. BARA-ACAL, (0926) 928-0706
Encoder – Ms. NAJMAH M. MACAPUNDAG, (0909) 720-1720

Cali Foundation-Philippines
OUTREACH & INFORMATION SERVICES
Moncado Kadingilan, Marawi City

APPLICANTS FOR GEM MINING SCHOLARSHIP
January 20, 2009

SUMMARY (78 Total Applicants)

Applicants with CGPA = 50
Applicants with GPA = 63
Without GRADES = 15

CGPA Bracket (50):
1.701 – 1.981 = 4
2.0 – 2.976 = 24
3.016 – 3.747 = 22

GPA Bracket (63):
1.750 – 1.984 = 7
2.016 – 2.875 = 43
3.669 – 4.375 = 13

Without Grades Supplied (15):
Licensed Engineer = 1
Engineering Graduate = 2
5th Year Level = 3
4th Year Level = 5
3rd Year Level = 4

Date : February 20, 2009
Submitted by : (Sgd.) Prof. SALMAN D. AGUILAR
Prepared by : (Sgd.) Ms. NAJMAH M. MACAPUNDAG
Checked by : (Sgd.) Mr. ANSHAMER D. BARA-ACAL
Noted by : (Sgd.) DR. CAMAL A. CALI

HUMABOL SA DEADLINE FEB. 12, 2009: Apply through TEXT at (0905) 922-6758

USAID-GEM MINING SCHOLARSHIP
FREE TRAVEL for School Entrance Test to Manila, Baguio or Cebu!

Just submit your NAME, Current School, Course, Year Level, & Your Contact Number to the Cali Foundation-Dr. Camal Cali subject verification, then, YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH FUNDS FOR ENTRANCE TEST to the school of your choice in Manila, Baguio or Cebu!

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BELOW COPY OF INSTRUCTION VIA EMAIL FROM USAID-GEM Received February 9, 2009:

Dear Dr. Cali,

First of all, thank you very much for your help. I know you are very busy, and are helping purely out of your concern for others.

Applicants for B.S. in mining engineering scholarship need to compile and send to GEM only the following three initial documents:

1. Certified true copy of transcript of records/grades from school where he or she is enrolled, or graduated

2. Certificate of good moral character from present or latest school

3. Brief application letter addressed to the GEM Program, stating the reason for choosing B.S. in Mining Engineering course (job opportunities in the mining industry), and preferred/target school (Cebu Institute of Technology, Saint Louis University, or U.P. Diliman).

As soon as I receive the above documents, I will send to the target school/s. Depending on feedback from the target school/s, GEM will fund qualified applicants to travel to Manila, Baguio or Cebu, to take the necessary tests and/or undergo interviews. It will be nice but not necessary for GEM to interview applicants at this time.

I would be grateful if you can provide a list of applicants (name, current school, current course, current year level, and telephone number) before Friday (Feb. 13), as I am preparing a progress report on mining scholarships. Women are eligible to apply.

Cesar

CHED-PESFA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

PRIVATE EDUCATION STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(PESFA)

A. LEGAL BASIS

1. R.A. 6728 ”An Act Providing Government Assistance to the Students and Teachers in Private Education and Appropriating Funds (GASTPE) Therefore

2. CHED Order No. 03, s. 2000

B. CLIENTELE

Entering College Freshmen

C. PARTICIPATING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEIs)

Selected and Private HEIs

D. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Priority Courses

E. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Filipino citizen

2. Currently enrolled or intend to enroll in any of the CHED-priority courses

3. Not more than 30 years of age at the time the application to the program

4. With parents/guardians having a gross annual income not more than P120,000.00

F. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

1. Latest BIR Income Tax Return (ITR) of applicant’s parents/ guardians

2. High School Report Card (Form 138)

3. Certification of good moral character from the High School Principal

G. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Secure application form from the College Registrar of a private HEIs authorized by CHED to administer the PESFA Program or from the CHED Regional Office, and

2. Submit the accomplished form together with the required documents to the Registrar’s Office

H. FINANCIAL BENEFITS

1. Tuition Fee and other fees as billed by the school but not to exceed P 4,500.00

2. Book allowance: P 250.00

3. Stipend: P 2,500.00

FREE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP 2009

CALI PARAMEDICAL COLLEGE
Main Campus: Moncado Kadingilan, Marawi City
Cali Hospital: Tamano Bldg., Banggolo, Quezon Ave., Marawi City
Cali-Iligan Outlet: 4th Flr., SMA Bldg., Sabayle St., Iligan City
Cellphones: (0905)922-6758; (0918)774-9888
E-mail: cpcfi@yahoo.com
WEBSITES
http://cpcfi.multiply.com http://califoundation.blogspot.com

FREE TUITION

 ELEMENTARY  HIGH SCHOOL  COLLEGE

OFFERINGS:

DepEd & CHED
Pre-School, Kindergarten
Complete Elementary
Complete Secondary
BS Nursing
BS Computer Science
BS Elementary Education
BS Secondary Education
BS Hotel & Restaurant Mgt

TESDA
Diploma in Midwifery
Seafaring
Optical Technical Services
Dental Technical Services
Caregiving; Nursing Aide
Emergency Care
Massage Therapy
PC Hardware Services
Desktop Publishing
- Corel Draw
- Photoshop
- AutoCAD, etc
Baking & Pastry Production
Food & Beverages Services
Housekeeping
Front Office Services
Event Organizer
Barista
Commercial Cooking
Bartending
Medical Transcription

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Birth Certificate
2. Grade Card
3. Certificate of Good Moral Character

PROCEDURE:
1. Inquire at Cali Paramedical College and Fill-up the Registration Form;
2. Pay the Registration and get the Official Receipts (OR);
3. Submit the form together with the requirements and OR to the Registrar.

Scholarships assisted by:
CHED-ARMM; TESDA; DepEd; OWWA; USAID; ASIA FOUNDATION; and many more.

GEM3 MINING SCHOLARSHIPS

The Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM3) Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is looking for students from under-represented communities and/or conflit-affect areas, who are interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mining Engineering, starting in Academic Year 2009-2010. (B.S. in Mining Engineering is a five-year program.) Candidates for scholarship will include current enrollees in various engineering courses who wish to shift to mining engineering, or graduating high school students, including those from GEMsupported schools throughout Mindanao.

Objectives of mining scholarships:

1. To enable scholarship recipients to earn a B.S. In Mining Engineering; and

2. To give students from historically underrepresented communities the opportunity to participate in, and benefit from, the expansion of the mining industry.

Financial assistance:

Full or partial tuition fees
Living allowance
Dormitory or housing allowance
Transportation between residence and school
Supplies and materials
Laboratory fees
Miscellaneous fees
If appropriate, air travel from hometown to college or university

Application also available at the Cali Foundation located in Moncado Kadingilan, Marawi City.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF TECHVOC

BRIEF HISTORY

The Cali Paramedical College Foundation, Inc. (CPCFI) is an institution of higher learning whose existence is motivated by the philosophy of social equity and lifelong learning, especially for the marginalized sectors. Created in the year 2002 with around 200 students under the former name, Cali sa Marawi Memorial College Foundation, Inc., the CPCFI has now 3 branches: the main campus located at Moncado Kadingilan, Marawi City; the CPCFI Hospital at Quezon Ave.; and, an Outlet in Iligan City. It has modern school facilities and equipment and enjoys convenient access to 35 Institutional partners and linkages for advanced and specialized support expertise.

Composed of competent and dedicated personnel, the CPCFI operates on a standard prescribed by law. It is consistently producing professional and skilled graduates in an employment passing rate of 90%.

PHILOSOPHY

Education is a right of every citizen and the state is obliged to fulfill them with policies geared towards resolution of the society’s basic problems. With the debacle of brain drain vis-à-vis the insurmountable unemployment in the country, the government has to mobilize public and private resources to shift priorities into skill-based education needed by the global market. This strategy of economic survival shall be paralleled with the building of local industries to solve unemployment and further establish the foundation of sustainable economy by an education system that truly serves national interest.

VISION

The Cali Paramedical College Foundation, Inc. envisions a leading Islamic-integrated educational institution in the country that harnesses skill potentials, value-motivated productivity, and cause-oriented pursuits, and producing manpower with globally-competitive skill and professional competencies.

MISSION

The CPCFI is committed to establish and operate a licensed and accredited paramedical college that produces world-class manpower especially from among the marginalized sectors. It shall equip the students with lifelong learning, induced them the required knowledge, develop their potentials on sound universal values, culture them with the proper working behavior, and finally, establish their employment competitiveness.

GOALS

1. Establish a competent school system that offer medical, medical-related and relevant Baccalaureate degrees; most preferred short courses with high placement value; and as well as, basic primary and secondary education.

2. Operate a progressive values-oriented teaching-learning community of competent, competitive, creative, and certified individuals imbued with the spirit of volunteerism and social justice.

3. Institute a program on sustainable outsourcing especially for funding assistance and create an information-communication system for human resource development and placement.

4. Maintain an advocacy program that caters issues and concern in education and employment; and in particular, contribute for the transformation of DH-based placement into skill/professionally competent manpower supply addressing the persistent problem of DH abuses abroad.

5. The general education outcome of CPCFI shall qualify the parameters of world-class skill and professional competencies, advance the employment & economic edge of the graduates, and finally fulfill the expected social benefits of the society in general.