SMCL Updates

Saint Michael’s College of Laguna participated in the conduct of CY 2016 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on 22 June 2016. Said drill started at exactly 9:00 A.M. with the sound of the siren signaling a simulated earthquake. Students, teachers, staff, and parents did the necessary measures to ensure personal safety. Class advisers and heads were instructed to implement emergency evacuation policies and procedures at the designated site. This was conducted pursuant to RA 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 that focuses on preparedness and mitigation as key strategies in reducing disaster risk. The activity was part of the scheduled drills per NDRRMC Memorandum No. 26 dated 25 May 2016 and RDRRMC Memorandum to LDRRMOs dated 02 June 2016. Mr. Apollinaris V. Castelltort, Director for Campus Development and Services/Safety and Security Officer, headed the drill. Mr. Jayson Mallonga, member of the emergency

NOTICE On June 14-16, pupils/students will only come to school on the assigned date. Additional announcement/information will be given by the Principals during the orientation program. On June 17, only Grade 7 students will come to school for the National Achievement Test. College students should come in departmental shirt during their orientation day. College transferees may wear civilian attire (no sandos, sleeveless shirts, shorts, and slippers). Institute Administrators will provide more information during the orientation program. On June 20, all students will attend regular classes.

On June 8, Saint Michael's College of Laguna and Technological Institute of the Philippines inked an agreement to offer offsite graduate programs in Computer Science and Information Technology this academic year. SMCL will host the classes in Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) and Master in Information Technology (MIT) to be delivered by TIP. This is part of the K-12 Transition Program of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Graduate scholars in the region are invited to enroll. Applicants may call TIP Manila Graduate Programs Office at (02) 733-9117. SMCL also accepts inquiries. Call the VPAR Office at (049) 511-9359 local 338.