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MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy (MMMA) celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 on February 3, 2026 marking a significant milestone in the Philippines’ journey as a leading pipeline of global maritime talent. The graduating batch, consisting of 84 Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and 100 Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSME) cadets, will continue their shipboard career as Third Officers and Third Engineers onboard Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ (MOL)

The IMMAJ-PJMCC Foundation, Inc. (FINC) hosted a special luncheon to honor the 84 midshipmen from the Second batch of Valhareans Class 2025 who were proudly sponsored by IMMAJ member-principals. The celebration was held at the Mess Hall of the Capt. Gregorio S. Oca Building at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) campus in Mariveles, Bataan on December 5, 2025. The program opened with MAAP’s Director for Shipboard Training, CE Cleto Del Rosario introducing the

The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) held a graduation ceremony at Kamaya Point in Alas-Asin, Mariveles, Bataan, honoring the second batch of the Valhareans Class of 2025. A total of 179 students received their degrees with 81 midshipmen graduating in Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and 98 midshipmen earning Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering degrees. Fr. Joseph P Santiago, OSJ led the invocation to start the festivities. Dr. Conrado F. Oca

On 12th of November, the International Mariners Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) Family Day 2025 was held at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) IMMAJ Campus Parade Grounds in Kamaya Point, Mariveles, Bataan. The morning program kicked off with the invocation and the singing of the National Anthem. The event’s host, IMMAJ Training Coordinator for Deck, Capt. Gerry Chan then introduced the sponsor agencies who were present for the occasion. In his Welc