On its 29th year, Lite Shipping Corporation showcased their new world-class ship. Embarking on a new chapter of “Sailing Bigger, Faster and Better”, with its latest acquisition, the newly built “M/V LITE FERRY FIVE” last November 18, 2019 at the Port of Cebu.

Presidential daughter & Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Z. Duterte led the ceremonial ribbon cutting assisted by Hon. Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, House of Congress and MARINA ADMINISTRATOR VADM Narciso A. Vingson, Jr. The launching was headed by the President/ CEO of Lite Ferries, Lucio E. Lim, Jr. together with COO Fernando A. Inting, VP Operations Jonathan Lim-Imboy, Commercial Operations head – Jethro Nathaniel Lim-Imboy.

Completed in 2019, Lite Ferry Five is a brand-new 75 meters long RO-RO passenger coastwise ship, with a GRT of 2,895 tons built in China but classed by RINA of Italy. It has wide passageways on its passenger decks and a spacious cargo deck that can accommodate 540 passengers and 23 10-wheeler trucks. It has a maximum speed of 15 knots and a service speed of 13 to 14 knots. The vessel was granted “Pioneering Status Protection”by MARINA in the route of Oslob, Cebu to Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte under EO 909 and MC 2015-4. But the vessel will temporarily take the Oslob, Cebu to Dapitan City route pending the dredging completion of the Dipolog Port under the supervision of LGU of Dipolog City. It has a travel time of only 4 hours linking Northern Mindanao much closer to Cebu Province.

Likewise, Lite Ferries is also expecting the arrival in December 2019 of its second brand-new vessel, “M/V LITE FERRY NINE, a 70 meters long coastwise RO-RO ferry, with a GRT of 2,107 tons also built in China and classed by the Bureau Veritas of France. It can accommodate 400 passengers and 17 10-wheeler trucks. Deployment will be in January 2020. It has a service speed of 12 knots. The vessel will be deployed to service the Jagna, Bohol to Cagayan de Oro City route on a pioneering status by MARINA.

With a total of seven ships acquired brand-new in the past 5 years, including its flag ship vessel “M/V Lite Ferry 88” plus the six other vessels which were all below 20 years old upon acquisition, Lite Ferries now operates one of the youngest fleets in the Philippines Lite Shipping Corporation – Lite Ferries is a proud member of the Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association, Inc. (PCSA).

On its 29th year, Lite Shipping Corporation is on schedule to showcase their new world-class ship. Embarking on a new chapter of “Sailing Bigger, Faster and Better”, with the forthcoming launching of its latest acquisition, the newly built “M/V LITE FERRY FIVE” on Monday, November 18, 2019 onboard the vessel at the Port of Cebu.

The ceremonial ribbon cutting will be done by Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Z. Duterte assisted by Hon. Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, House of Congress and MARINA ADMINISTRATOR VADM Narciso A. Vingson, Jr. The launching will be headed by the President/ CEO of Lite Ferries, Lucio E. Lim, Jr. together with COO Fernando A. Inting, VP Operations Jonathan Lim-Imboy, Commercial Operations head – Jethro Nathaniel Lim-Imboy.

Completed in 2019, Lite Ferry Five is a brand-new 75 meters long RO-RO passenger coastwise ship, with a GRT of 2,895 tons built in China but classed by RINA of Italy. It has wide passageways on its passenger decks and a spacious cargo deck that can accommodate 540 passengers and 23 10-wheeler trucks. It has a maximum speed of 15 knots and a service speed of 13 to 14 knots. The vessel was granted “Pioneering Status Protection”by MARINA in the route of Oslob, Cebu to Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte under EO 909 and MC 2015-4. But the vessel will temporarily take the Oslob, Cebu to Dapitan City route pending the dredging completion of the Dipolog Port under the supervision of LGU of Dipolog City. It has a travel time of only 4 hours linking Northern Mindanao much closer to Cebu Province.

Likewise, Lite Ferries is also expecting the arrival in December 2019 of its second brand-new vessel, “M/V LITE FERRY NINE, a 70 meters long coastwise RO-RO ferry, with a GRT of 2,107 tons also built in China and classed by the Bureau Veritas of France. It can accommodate 400 passengers and 17 10-wheeler trucks. Deployment will be in January 2020. It has a service speed of 12 knots. The vessel will be deployed to service the Jagna, Bohol to Cagayan de Oro City route on a pioneering status by MARINA.

With a total of seven ships acquired brand-new in the past 5 years, including its flag ship vessel “M/V Lite Ferry 88” plus the six other vessels which were all below 20 years old upon acquisition, Lite Ferries now operates one of the youngest fleets in the Philippines Lite Shipping Corporation – Lite Ferries is a proud member of the Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association, Inc. (PCSA).

MOPSAI Pushes for Relevance and Impact within the Next Two School Years with New Set of Officers

The Mandaue Organization of Private School Administrators, Inc. (MOPSAI) will be busy in the next two years as its new set of officers formally took their oaths of office.

Leading the group is the dynamic President of the Children’s Paradise Montessori School (CPMS), Ms. Marivic Bathan.

“My team of officers are one in making sure that the next two years will be exciting and enriching for all member-schools and its stakeholders through the programs and activities we will organize,” she shared.

The new set of MOPSAI officers had their induction and turnover ceremonies last October 9, 2019 with Dr. Leah Noveras, Department of Education (DepEd) Mandaue City Schools Division Superintendent, as their inducting officer.

The activity was attended by MOPSAI member-schools as well as district supervisors of DepEd-Mandaue City.

In her speech following the induction ceremony, Dr. Noveras expressed her gratitude to MOPSAI whom she described as DepEd’s partner.

“You are our partners. The Department, being constitutionally mandated to provide quality basic education to Filipino people, will be overburdened without you, our partners,” she said.

Dr. Noveras, who used to be assigned in Talisay City prior to her assignment in Mandaue City, said that the cooperation of DepEd and private schools is crucial.

This is why, she said she immediately wanted to meet with representatives form private schools in Mandaue to ask for their support and cooperation.

Dr. Noveras assured that DepEd Mandaue City will also be on deck to assist private schools with their respective concerns.

“I want all of us to communicate at the same page. We have issued a memo on redistricting. We are distributing the public schools in ten districts, that also includes private schools; so district supervisors can help you on issues and concerns that Deped can help you with,” she added.

There are a total of 56 private schools providing basic education within Mandaue City.

VISIONS AND PLANS

Right after the induction and turnover ceremony, the MOPSAI officers immediately rolled their sleeves and got to work as they conducted a mini strategic planning for the next two schools years of their term.

Among their initial plans is to hold a one-of-a-kind team building with Fr. Loreto Jaque who will facilitate a Biodanza (Dance of Life) workshop among private school administrators focusing on “Re-ensouling Education, Reviving the Soul in Learning,” on November 16, 2019.

In terms of programs, MOPSAI also plans to increase awareness on and empower more school employees, teachers, and students to deal with mental health issues; and also to provide training for teachers and even parents on understanding children with different special needs and acquire effective strategies and skills in dealing with their behavior and learning needs.

Meanwhile, MOPSAI will also be holding a purpose-vision-mission workshop and draft the organization’s purpose, vision, mission, core values, and goals. This workshop will set clear, short, and long term directions for the organization among its current officers, past officers, and some members of the organization.

“As MOPSAI President, all I ask for the members is their presence and involvement. It is their availability more than their ability. Anyone who shows up definitely has something to contribute. By showing up, he/she has already given his/her time. That is a good start,” Ms. Bathan said.

She admitted that over the past years, attendance of MOPSAI members in events has been dwindling. In order to address this, the organization wants fun and productive activities.

More quality, varied, interesting and relevant programs for administrators, teachers, students, and even parents are also being planned to make sure that MOPSAI members continue to get involved.

“We make sure that the time of members is well-spent every time they join a MOPSAI meeting or activity. It will always be fun and enriching. Once members experience this more consistently, they wouldn’t want to miss any of the MOPSAI events. Hopefully, they would engage more and realize the benefits of being part of the MOPSAI family,” Ms. Bathan added.

Aside from Ms. Bathan, the new set of MOPSAI officers include Vice President Dr. Eudes Dayanan (Trade-Tech International Science Institute), Secretary Dr. Philadelfa Vistal (University of the Visayas, Inc.), Treasurer Dr. Maria Alma Flores (St. Joseph’s Academy), Auditor Pastor Paul Mongas, Jr. (Assembly of God Christian School), and Mass Media Officers Berlita Cruz (Canduman Christian Academy, Inc.) and Jerome Tago (Center for Healthcare Professionals, Cebu, Inc.).

Premier real estate developer Federal Land paints Cebu’s skyline anew with the rise of Marco Polo Parkplace, the fifth tower of its luxury condominium, Marco Polo Residences. The architectural offer perched atop Cebu’s exclusive Nivel Hills is a 30-storey building that captures a panoramic view of Cebu’s bluest coasts and hillsides next to its thriving metropolis.

From its aesthetic design to its modern facilities, Marco Polo Parkplace reflects the city’s allure and the Marco Polo brand’s trademark of world-class excellence.  Designed to resemble two connecting pearls, Parkplace’s unique blueprint emphasizes curves that create visually fluid spaces. The coordinated palettes, patterns, and texture of its interiors exude elegance, while its extensive set of amenities for play and leisure embrace a world of lifestyles.

The 3-hectare property houses 350 units for its final tower, Marco Polo Parkplace. The newest addition offers a selection of studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units with living spaces ranging from 30 sqm to 79 sqm, ensuring residents freedom of choice and the space to relax in their own personal sanctuaries.

While mindful of individual comfort, Parkplace extends possibilities for pleasure and relaxation with a range of recreational options, including different areas for fitness, games, and entertainment. Residents can also choose from various facilities such as: Circuit Training and Yoga Studio, Art Room, KTV Room, Mini Theater, Sky Lounge, and many more.

Ascending 136 meters above sea level, Marco Polo Parkplace extends one’s vista as far as the eye can see. Through individual balconies built in selected units, Parkplace provides an arresting view of the city and its shoreline.

Cebu, the Queen City of the South, remains a valuable icon that inspires Parkplace’s hallmark of style and excellence. Its effortless blend of chic modernity and rustic charm seam comfortably.

With a rich culture and provenance embodied in its finest destinations, Cebu continues to be the next big travel spot to explore for business and resettlement. Its enticing beaches, refreshing terrains, and evolving metropolis appeals to both tourists and future residents alike. While it is home to many natural wonders, it grows as a hub with huge potential for talent, infrastructure development, and a thriving business environment.

With all these attributes, Federal Land is able elevate higher standards of living that mirrors the urban flair of other global cities. It aims to bring out the city’s splendor in both Parkplace’s interiors and exteriors. Adding character to what is already wonderful to begin with, Federal Land’s Marco Polo Parkplace settles in its highest point to expand world-class accommodations and be a fitting crown to the Queen City of the South.

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