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PTC Imagineers the Future As It Marks 40Th Anniversary www.facebook.com/PTCHoldings 2/2019 Volume 15 Issue 2 PTC Imagineers the Future as it Marks 40th Anniversary Honoring a legacy in maritime, PTC marked its 40th founding anniversary with an ever greater commitment to contribute to nation building and to empower the communities it serves. Converging last February 19 at the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart in San Antonio Village, Makati, the PTC Group commemorated the occasion with a holy mass celebrated by Fr. Tito Caluag. “Finding opportunities where people see problems, fostering dreams where people feel despair…that is part of the DNA of PTC. That is the spirit that you have grown over the last 40 years. Now, as we face the coming decades, you are most needed again to fulfill a mission for our country,” said Fr. Caluag to the employees during his homily. “With the future of work changing at a very rapid pace as a result of the 4th industrial revolution, it is predicted that by 2020, a third of the present skill sets of jobs will need to be replaced entirely,” he continued. “By the time that they graduate, two-thirds of present Kindergarten students will be taking on jobs that do not yet exist today. With a very young population, the Philippines actually has a bright future ahead provided that we have a workforce that is well educated and properly trained to take on the jobs of tomorrow. This can only happen if industries will help bring about the kind of skill sets that our country will need. I believe that PTC is very conscious of this and has thus confronted the challenge of preparing today’s learners for the demands of the future as seen in our partnership for the maritime senior high school.” Addressing his beloved PTC Family, Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas expressed his awe and gratitude seeing PTC’s modest beginnings in crew management expand into an impressive platform of maritime and other industry services. “I humbly thank each and every member of our PTC family, our principals, and our partners. It is your dedication and loyalty that has honored this company’s history and ensure its future. You have every reason to be proud and congratulate yourselves,” the Ambassador said. “But let us not be complacent. As we near our half-century mark, let us keep looking critically at what we do and even revisit our tried and tested winning strategies. To take the PTC group further and faster, not just for ourselves but for the industries we serve and the communities we care for, let us continue to be passionate in our pursuit of national economic growth. Let the thought that we are contributing to the lives of so many be our ikigai: our reason for getting up every morning and coming to work every single day. May our ikigai continue to reflect our core values and our quality service to all our stakeholders.” Following the mass, the Philippine Madrigal Singers gave a mini-concert for all the PTC Group employees in attendance. The anniversary celebration geared into full swing at the Kamagong Open Square in First Maritime Place where employees enjoyed hefty servings of their favorite street food and beverages while being serenaded by a string quartet. A raffle draw was conducted for participants of the “Most Special Moments” contest which featured photos depicting the fondest moments of employees throughout their years at PTC. Unveiled during the affair was the PTC Group’s 40th anniversary logo which carried the theme “Imagineering the Future.” “Through strengthened synergy across the group and committed collaboration with partners across the globe, the PTC Group is set to engineer its future towards moving the world in more ways than one, further and faster, towards a brighter future,” said PTC CEO Gerardo Borromeo as he explained the theme. Mr. Borromeo also lead the group in honoring PTC Founder Ambassador Salinas and Mrs. Isabelita Salinas by presenting a commemorative gift called “The Traveller.” Made from a paua shell, the sculpture depicts a sailboat finally reaching calm waters after a long and challenging voyage, symbolizing PTC’s momentous and historic journey over the last four decades. ANGKLA Kicks Off 2019 Election Campaign ANGKLA, the country’s maritime party, launched its nationwide campaign for the 2019 midterm elections through simultaneous events held in Metro Manila, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Iloilo, Bohol and Cebu last February 12. Fully supportive of ANGKLA’s efforts, PTC hosted its own kick-off activity at First Maritime Place to help update PTC employees and Global Maritime Professionals on ANGKLA’s service to the industry. ANGKLA, represented by Congressman Jesulito Manalo, is currently seeking its third term after serving in the 16th and 17th Congress. As the sole maritime party in the House of Representatives, ANGKLA has spearheaded the passing of four laws, namely: • RA No. 10668 (Revisions Liberalizing the Cabotage Act) which aims to lower shipping costs, moderates coast wide trade and improve the country’s logistics performance; • RA No. 10706 (Seafarers Protection Act or the Anti Ambulance-Chaser Bill) to protect seafarers from abusive lawyers and exorbitant legal fees; • RA No. 10698 (Naval Architecture Law) which aims to produce world-class naval architects who will design, build and repair Philippine ships; • RA No. 10635 (The MARINA Bill) designating the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) as the single maritime administration responsible for overseeing the country’s compliance with the STCW Convention. Aside from advancing its legislative agenda for the maritime sector, ANGKLA has worked tirelessly to secure seafarer rights and livelihood through initiatives and projects across the country. These include providing scholarships for maritime students, bringing home seafarers detained overseas, securing funding for the construction of the MARINA Main Building and Seafarer Centers in Cebu, Iloilo and Bacolod, working for the extension of the validity of the Seaman’s Book to 10 years, extending medical assistance to seafarers and their families, among other notable efforts. Along with Congressman Manalo, ANGKLA is also represented by its Vice-Chairman, Capt. Ronald S.J. Enrile. ANGKLA is listed as #36 in the official election ballot. www.facebook.com/PTCHoldings Gerardo Borromeo at the US-Philippines Society Courtesy Call to Malacañang PTC CEO Gerardo Borromeo joined members of the US-Philippines Society where he currently serves as one of the directors, in a courtesy call to President Rodrigo Duterte last February 20 at the Malacañang Palace. Present during the courtesy call were Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr., Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Enrique Manalo, and Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez. On the US-Philippines Society side were US-Philippines Society co-chair Manuel Pangilinan, US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim, US-Philippines Society President Amb. John Maisto, US-Philippines Executive Director Hank Hendrickson, and other business, professional and civic leaders from the Philippines and the United States. The US-Philippines Society is an independent, non-partisan, bi-national organization that plays an important role in fostering mutual understanding between the United States and the Philippines. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the society was launched in 2012 with the mission of enhancing and strengthening the Philippine-US relationship while raising awareness of today’s Philippines through programs on business, governance, culture, shared history, education, strategic issues, and conflict resolution. Over the last seven years, the US-Philippines Society has provided assistance for disaster relief and rehabilitation. In 2018, it raised funds to provide health, education, and livelihood assistance to families displaced in Marawi City. PTC Mil-Com Partners with STI Education PTC Mil-Com Aviation Training Center Inc. recently welcomed officials from the STI Education Services Group to inspect Mil-Com’s training facilities and observe the STI Tourism students currently enrolled in Mil-Com’s 15-day Flight Attendant Training Program. The students come from various STI campuses all over the country. PTC Mil-Com and STI previously signed a Memorandum of Agreement to provide Flight Attendant Training to STI Tourism students across the Philippines in exchange for On-the-Job Training (OJT) hours. The training program is conducted using an industry-grade Airbus A320 cabin mock-up and emergency slide. It also utilizes state-of-the-art training facilities at The MAST in Maragondon, Cavite for survival swimming and firefighting exercises. The visiting STI officers were comprised of Mr. Bernard Rodolfa Jr., Research Head; Ms. Bambi Geronimo, Alumni Relations, Placement & Linkages Manager; and Ms. Aisa Hipolito, AVP for Academic Research, who were welcomed by Mr. Dino Santos, PTC Mil-Com General Manager. First Aviation Academy Opens Enrollment for Pilot Training Program Aspiring global aviation professionals are invited to take the first step towards being airline-ready by enrolling in First Aviation Academy’s (FAA) Pilot Training Program. The program will cover a 10-12 month Ab-Initio Course to be delivered by seasoned aviation professionals at FAA’s state- of-the-art facility located at the Subic Bay International Airport using brand new trainer planes: the Tecnam P2010 and the Tecnam P2006T. To be eligible for the program, applicants must have completed a 3-4 year course leading to a Bachelor’s Degree, must be in good scholastic standing and must also pass the CAAP medical exams and the Compass test to determine their aptitude for flying. To download the application form, interested parties may log on to www. firstaviationacademy.com or visit facebook.com/FirstAviationAcademy for more information. Promoting a Culture of Safety at PTC Further strengthening the culture of safety across the PTC Group, a Safety Management Workshop was held last February 11 at the ROTC Room of First Maritime Place in Makati.
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