Mapúa-PTC College of Maritime Education (Mapúa-PTC CMET), a unique industry-academic linkage between PTC and the Mapúa University, at its Laguna campus - the Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL), presented its latest batch of graduates at the 20th MCL Commencement Exercises held at the Philippine International Convention Center last September 10. It was MCL's first face-to-face graduation ceremony since the pandemic started. A total of 1100 graduates from different colleges received their diplomas with 31 of them coming from the Mapúa-PTC CMET.

Mr. Fabio Pompetti, Secretary and Consul of the Embassy of Belgium, was among the honored guest and assisted Capt. Armando Ternida, Dean of Mapúa-PTC CMET, in awarding the diplomas to the cadets and cadettes of Batch 2022.

"I would like to congratulate the graduates and I think this is one of the best days of their lives because it’s a moment where everything is possible," said Mr. Fabio Pompetti. "At the same time, they managed to finish their study and achieve their diploma. I wish them the best of luck in their career. Don’t be afraid of failure and the most important thing is to always keep moving on.”

Ms. Karen Avelino, PTC Executive Director of Business Development for Shipping and Senior Vice President of Cruise Operations, and Mr. Dean Anthony Canson, PTCi Crewing Manager and Mapúa-PTC CMET alumni, also graced the event.