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After a hiatus of several years, MCIpopular student exchange program makes a comeback. MCI sent this year Lynnyth Valera Aguilar to Texas for summer program.

The MCI Cultural Student Exchange program is designed with the following objectives:

• To supplement the student's theoretical knowledge with a practical work experience.
• To provide opportunities to develop critical thinking, problem solving skills by being engaged in real life work situation.
• To develop skills and an understanding of the work place to assist in the transition from the academia to the medical institutions after graduation.
• To learn to work well with patients, other nurses, physicians, families, and other health care team members to give patient-centered care.
• To broaden the student's experience by exposure to clinical experience in another culture.

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The newly elected set of MCISA officers took their oath and accepted the challenges of serving their community for academic year 2025-2026 in front of the group MCISA members on September May 11, 2025. At the MCI Weekly Study Forum, 40-45 college students from across the universities come together to explore currents topics such as war, violence, poverty, peace building, human trafficking, hate, and suicide--issues facing their generation. The new officers are determined to implement its global goals. MCI’s weekly study forum is crucial because, unlike school communities, it provides a suitable platform for young people to articulate their thoughts and ideas on current social issues, affairs that impact their lives and communities. And  that prepare them to effectively advocate for their views to a wider audience. It is also a space to learn about the importance of weekly exchanges and how to contribute to them effectively, as well as to offer a solid network of support during the weekly study forum. Continue reading →

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SETBI Care ‘s Chemist Julian trained some of the SETBI’s PDL students how to manufacture the handmade soaps as a  source of income. Training inmates in soap making is important because it offers them a valuable skill, increases their productivity and self-esteem, and can contribute to a more positive and healthier prison environment. Additionally, it can equip them with skills that are transferable to the outside world, potentially improving their prospects for successful reintegration and employment after release. The project was developed in a collaboration between the SETBI College Education Behind Bars and SEBTI Care. PDLs often face a shortage of personal hygiene materials , and a low cost but anti bacteria and ecological soap formula was then developed,  using different type of oil that could be manufacture by themselves when they release from the Prison. Chemist Julian trained PDL students how to manufacture soap in the most appropriate way, following the legislation and safety standards. As PDL favor their professional training and subsequent reintegration into society.  After the training, an evaluative questionnaire about how to make soap and manufacture of the soap , Chemist show a demo how to make a soap and the approval of the PDLs was observed , concluding that the activity was very productive and PDL students were excited about to learning how to make soap. Under the soap making training project including entrepreneur’s skills and activities, PDL will be able to strengthen their economic power to earn steady income. Continue reading →

My name is John , Good morning ladies and gentlemen, to all graduates and to all visitors who are here for this one of a kind special event in our lives. It is an honor and blessing to stand infront of you to share my experience and insights of the College Education Behind Bars. But before that, I would like to first acknowledge and give thanks to our SETBI President Dr. Aland Mizell, and Vice President Attorney Susan Cariaga, for making this ground breaking program possible. We all know that a golden program like this needs lots of sacrifices. Also, I want to thank our Superintendent Sir Edgardo F. Mendoza Jr. for your continuing great support of the College Education Behind Bars Program. Tanglaw National High School Principal  our BuCor officers who make our education run smoothly and their friendly attitude, Ma’am Obenza, and of course our beloved Senior High School teachers. A program like this just don’t help men stay on the right path, but helps us to become men on a mission to help others who are struggling and making the same mistake we did. SETBI to me means freedom, redemption, and opportunity; the freedom to achieve our dreams and goals. My My life before SETBI’s College Education Behind Bars wasn’t good. Continue reading →

 Good morning to everyone. To the organizations behind to established the College Education Behind Bars, Dr. Aland David Mizell, President o f Social Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Business Institute, Inc., and Atty. Susan Cariaga, to the esteemed officials  the Bureau of Corrections (BuCOR), Davao del Norte State College (DSNC), and the   and to our very own Department of Education, Schools Division of Davao Del Norte headed by SDS, and the entire DepEd family, dedicated educators, our partners in rehabilitation, family members and friends, and most especially, to our graduates. It is my great honor to stand before you today on this truly inspiring occasion — the commencement exercises of our learners who, despite the walls that confine them, have broken through barriers of doubt, fear, and circumstance.Ang araw na ito ay hindi lamang pagtatapos ng pag-aaral. Ito ay patunay na ang edukasyon ay posible kahit saan — kahit sa loob ng gusaling ito. Kayo ay ehemplo na ang pag-asa, pagbabago, at pangarap ay hindi natatapos sa pagkakamali. This day is also a day thanksgiving to those who helped you hurdled this incredible journey. To all our school administrators who served as pillars of this incredible institution, who continuously create and implement policies safeguarding the welfare and wellness of our learners, a big around of applause please. Thank you very much. Continue reading →

Department of Agriculture visit SETB 'DAPECOL campus to train our students how to grow Mushroom

The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), an agency under the Department of Agriculture (DA), is the training and extension arm of the DA, focusing on training agricultural extension workers and their clientele, promoting rural development, and ensuring research results are communicated to farmers. Visited SETBI College Education Behind Bars DAPECOL campus, to train some of our students in successful mushroom framing technologies, will give seminar showcasing cultivation practices and processing of various species of mushroom. Among the species commonly cultivated are straw and oyster mushrooms.Here's a more detailed explanation of what the ATI does: Continue reading →

The development of AI into education marks a significant departure from conventional teaching methods, offering persolized learnings and support for diverse educational requirements, including students with special needs. Generally, AI is here to stay, and its impact on the field of education will grow as AI continues to develop. While the specter of students using AI to cheat has raised concerns among the educator around the globe. Exploring the effects of AI on education, both advantages and disadvantages of AI in education, helps administrators create policies that enhance students learning whole minimizing potential drawbacks. Professor Espino spoke on the topic of the impact of Artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of teaching and learning.  Following the introduction of the Chat GPT in 2024, the world opened itself to a new chapter of the AI revolution. With the ability to process command across the form of text, voice, and vision: the possibility seemed endless for this latest introduction to the AI scene. Professor Espino from University of Mindanao who shed light on the impact Ai has to higher education and potential it holds. No engagement is not an option, stressed Professor Espino as he discussed the prospects of higher education instructors learning about and learning with AI. Artificial intelligence AI systems offer effective support for online learning and teaching, including personalizing learning for students, automating instructors’ routine tasks, and powering adaptive assessments. However, while the opportunities for AI are promising, the impact of AI systems on the culture of, norms, in, and expectations about interactions between students and instructors, are still elusive. The full impact of AI in education remains unclear at this juncture, but as Professor agreed, things are changing, and now is the time to get it right. Continue reading →