The Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) Alumni Association and Kape Sina Una, a popular mobile coffee shop, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on July 14, 2025, at the Quality Assurance Conference Room, 1F Academic Building. The partnership, spearheaded by Trustee Christian S. Canlas, President of the MPC Alumni Association, and McNeil Manauis and Mark Jayvee Macul, business owners of Kape Sina Una, aims to provide exclusive discounts to MPC Alumni ID holders at Kape Sina Una outlets.

With the MOA in place, MPC alumnae can avail of the following discounts upon presentation of their alumni ID.

• 10% for every purchase worth PhP300.00
• 15% for every purchase worth PhP500.00
• 20% for every purchase worth PhP1,000.00

VP Ronald Allan S. Mabunga expressed gratitude to Mr. Manauis and Mr. Macul for partnering with MPC, while the Kape Sina Una owners reciprocated with thanks, highlighting their commitment to supporting local communities through initiatives such as utilizing local products and collaborating with schools to provide training and job opportunities.

Witness to the MOA Signing include the MPC Alumni Association Officers, the MPC Supreme Student Council Officers, and some College Officials: Dr. Vilma J. Sugay, Director, Alumni Relations Office; Trustee Veronica Mycel C. Bano, President, MPC-SSC; Prof. Jerry F. Napay, IRGO Director; Dr. Rowena C. Mande, Head, Publications; Prof. Maricel L. Divina, GAD Director, Dr. Maricel Mojica, Program Coordinator, Professional Subjects; Ms. Ria Villareña, OSA Director; Dr. Rudy James Tabasa, Dean for Technology and Lifelong Learning; Dr. Medardo Bombita, International Linkages Director concurrent TBI Lead; Prof. Carmina S. De Guzman, Program Coordinator, Masterate Studies; Ms. Josephine L. Obispo, QA Director; Ms. Josefine M. Mangaoang, RIC Director; Prof. Ma. Victoria S. Jorquin, Member EOSH among others.

This partnership highlights the growing connections between local businesses and educational institutions as both advocate to foster community engagement and advance benefits for the partners.

(Kape Sina Una, established in 2020, is known for its unique mobile coffee shop setup and scenic locations, offering a range of locally sourced coffee blends and pastries.)

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