MPC Empowers Faculty as CPD Designers Under M.A.S.T.E.R. Program

Marikina Polytechnic College took a significant step toward becoming a center of excellence by conducting its Train-the-Trainers on Developing Continuing Professional Development Programs on April 7, 2026, at the New Administration Building. Said initiative is part of the Modernizing Academic Standards for Training, Extension Responsive-Education (M.A.S.T.E.R.) Program transitioning faculty members from participants to designers of PRC-compliant training.

Vice President for Planning, Research, Extension, Linkages, Quality Assurance, Publication and Alumni Relations Dr. Glen R. Mangali opened the event by emphasizing that the programs designed today “will shape the competencies of tomorrow’s workforce.”

Institution of Technical Teacher Education Program Chair Dr. Wilma Balbarais, who serves as CPD Focal Person, highlighted the college’s new milestone as a recognized CPD provider and the importance of meeting Professional Regulation Commission standards. Dr. Balbarais said, “I’m very happy that MPC is now a CPD provider, all we have to do is to implement and offer high quality programs for our clientele.”

Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ma. Arra Santos-Bava led sessions on aligning learning outcomes with polytechnic applications, aiming to expand offerings to teachers, librarians, and engineers. Dr. Bava said, “The objective of our session today is to interpret the latest PRC guidelines. As an institution, our goal in CPD program accreditation is to provide relevant and high-quality programs for professional teachers and eventually expand our offerings to librarians and engineers.”

The writeshop yielded diverse proposals, including Advanced Food Safety Training by Prof. Regina Nolasco and Prof. Sally Jason, Commercial Food Production: Systems and Efficiency by Prof. Elvie Estrada and Prof. Annabel Jamon, the ALAB Masterclass on Research Writing and Data Analysis by Prof. Marlon Altiche and Prof. Deo James Roxas, Advanced Architectural Drafting and BIM Integration by Prof. Reymart Dellomas, and a Masterclass in Design Thinking by Prof. Olive Delfino and Dr. Wilma Balbarais. Additional proposals covered emerging and specialized fields such as Smart Food Processing Technologies by Dr. Maricel Mojica, EmpowerED Leaders by Dr. Renylin Udaundo, Technopreneurship training by Dr. Mary Grace Goño, Halal Food Integrity by Prof. Grace Cipriano, and Garments and Fashion Technology innovation by Prof. Marcela Bungag.

Proponents are set to complete their designs by April 20, 2026, for approval and PRC accreditation. By creating this smooth process for earning credits, MPC shows its strong support for quality education and lifelong learning.#