ISCOF-Barotac Nuevo Campus History

At the outbreak of the 2nd World War, education, for a time suffered due to the

abnormally of the situation. And when the war ended, the people of the province of

Iloilo got busy preparing for the education of their children. Knowing that Iloilo High

School which is situated in the city can no longer accommodate all the students who

wanted to enrol, the only way was to establish a secondary school in their respective

municipalities.

While Barotac Nuevo was at loss of a school site, Dumangas and Pototan have

already enrolled students. In fact, there were two sites, one at the end portion of

Zamora St., Ilaud Poblacion and the other is the eight-hectare lot owned by Mr. Ireneo

Brillantes at Ilaya Poblacion. After considering all sides, the site at Ilaya Poblacion was

finally selected.

In 1947 the Barotac Nuevo Junior High School was opened for the first year and

second year students. The second year students were composed of students who

studied in the other schools the previous year. In 1949 the 1st Commencement

Exercises was held and Ricardo Belo was the first valedictorian.

Enrolment continued to increase. From a three room nipa and bamboo building,

semi-permanent buildings were constructed. Students took turns clearing the eight-

hectare wide campus. Trees and cogon grass were cut down. Mango trees became a

landmark. It served as classrooms when some classes could not be accommodated in

the permanent building

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*Municipal Officials 1946 -1947

From the establishment of the school, up to the later years Councillor Mauricio

Palao was at the forefront to ensure the continued existence of the school. Mayor

Bernardo Siaotong was then the chief executive of the town giving equally very

supportive effort for the existence of the school. Mr. Jesus Tupas was the school

principal for more than 10 years. Mr. Tupas was followed by Miss Crispina Arandilla

(later on to become Mrs. Crispina A. Quino). Then came Mayor Carlos Perez, Sr. He, too,

was very much concerned with the education of the youth. So, during his

administration, a semi-permanent grandstand was erected. His support for the BNHS

was indeed beyond doubt.

*Municipal Officials 1947 – 1951

In 1957 Republic Act 1927 was approved which provided for the conversion of

the Barotac Nuevo High School into a fishery school to be known as Iloilo National

School of Fisheries. In 1959 the school transferred to its permanent site at Barangay

Tiwi, around six kilometers from the Poblacion. Chairs, tables, blackboards, shop tools,

school records and everything that can be carried – were brought to the new school. All

that was left of the old BNHS was the semi – permanent school building.

In the year 1960, Dr. Augusto V. Araneta was the Municipal Mayor. Immediately

he set forth to re-establish the Barotac Nuevo High School. Fortunately, the objective

got the support of Gov. Mariano Peñaflorida. The Barotac Nuevo High School was again

re-established.

*Municipal Officials 1960 – 1964

In 1965, R.A. 4005 was approved which provided for the conversion of BNHS into

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the Barotac Nuevo General Comprehensive High School until the year 1973. During this

period, two school principals have managed the school – Miss Eugenia Cartera and Miss

Teresa Setias.

*MunicipalOfficials1965

In 1974 – 1995 the school was known to be the Barotac Nuevo National

Comprehensive High School. In 1977, come a new principal in the person of Mrs. Blanca

Sobrejuanite, who later on gained the title of a Vocational School Administrator having

turned the school to both an academic and vocational training ground for the youth. It

was at her tenure that the school reached its peak, glory and fame which could aptly be

called the Golden era. Buildings were constructed and the school excelled in co –

curricular activities and sports. BNNCHS was known far and wide for its achievements.

Enrolment met the 3,000 mark from a mere 600 in the year 1961.

The BNNCHS became the seat of prestigious conferences like Regional School

Press Conference, the National Schools Press Conference highlighted by the Secondary

Education Development Program for Region VI lacing the school in the map. This

became a fitting climax which eventually made her exit for reason of retirement as

Vocational School Administrator 1. Mr. Serafin Peñaranda, Jr. took over as Vocational

School Administrator after the retirement of Mrs. Blanca S. Sobrejuanite followed by

Miss Julia Cortuna as officer in charge for a while. Then came Mr. Elmer Carbon and

finally Mrs. Leticia P. Barrido took the seat as Administrator. Post Secondary courses like

Automotive and Elecricity were already offered even during the time of Mrs.

Sobrejuanite. However, upon assumption to office by Mrs. Barrido, she made it a point

to strengthen the Post-Secondary Department. Through her undying enthusiasm and

unequalled determination, she worked her way through until more courses were

offered like Bookkeeping which is computer-oriented, Electronics, Foods and Beverage

Preparation Services and Garments, thus the Post Secondary Department became a

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visible segment of the school community. Like other committed administrators who

could not just rest on her dreams, Mrs. Barrido would not let the sun set without having

he tasks done.

In April 22, 1995, a law was passed under Republic Act No. 7995…Converting the

Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive High School into Barotac Nuevo Polytechnic

Institute, through the concerted effort of then Cong. Nicetas Panes of the Fourth District

and Cong. Niel Tupas of the 5th District of Iloilo. Thus, BNPI was born. Barotac Nuevo

Polytechnic Institute brings about quality education for the grassroots level, thus,

making available courses for the youth in order for them to become creative, decisive,

critically thinking and active and who will contribute and participate in a literate,

productive and progressive society. BNPI offered the following courses, Associate in

Information Technology leading to Bachelor of Science in Information Technology,

Bachelor in Secondary Education. Major In: English and General Science and Associate in

Industrial Education and Industrial Technology leading to Bachelor of Science in

Industrial Education and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Majors in:

Automotive, Electricity, Electronics, Foods Beverage and Preparation Services, and

Garments.

Another change of scenario for the whole campus occurred in 2001 when R.A.

8292 which provide for SUC’s to absorb all CHED Supervised Institutions in the

Philippines and CHED Memo No. 27 Series of 2001- which provides for the Integration of

BNPI to Iloilo State College of Fisheries was approved. BNPI now became known as the

ISCOF- Barotac Nuevo Campus offering full blown degree programs in:

1.Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) majors in:

a. Physical Science

b. Biological Science

c. English

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2. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

(B.S. Information Technology)

and 2-Year Technical Trade and Industrial Education Courses:

1. Auto-Diesel Technology

2. Electronics Technology

3. Electrical Technology

4. Bookkeeping

5. Food Technology

6. Computer Secretarial

The opening of the Graduate School also brought an influx of professionals who

wish to upgrade themselves and join the pipeline of graduates who are globally

competitive.

After a decade(Foundation Day 2005), the school is steadfast in its commitment to

its mandate, mission, vision and goals as it transforms the institutional landscape and

gives life to an environment that nurtures integrity, unity and dynamism. It continually

seeks to sow the seeds of this transformation by constantly renewing and cultivating the

ground centered on the values of public service.

Now on it’s 11th year (Foundation Day 2006) as a college, ISCOF-Barotac Nuevo

Campus carries on its commitment of bringing quality education to the grassroots level.

If poverty poses a great problem in our country, EDUCATION could be a potent weapon

in our crusade against poverty.

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MISSION

The Iloilo State College of Fisheries will produce graduates who will become

leaders in teaching, research and extension in the basic and advanced fisheries and

marine sciences, agriculture, education and technology in Western Visayas. These

graduates will also be globally competitive, dynamic and vibrant and will have

developed wholesome and socially acceptable values, attitudes and skills with ethics for

service and high standard of professionalism.

VISION

The Iloilo State College of Fisheries shall become the Iloilo State University and

shall have been identified as the center of excellence in fisheries and marine science,

agriculture, education and technology in Western Visayas.

GOALS OF THE ACADEMIC UNIT

To produce information technology graduates who have a foundation of

computer and information systems knowledge and skills which allow to them to be

successful in a modern business environment, able to acquire new skills as technologies

evolve and find technical solution which are technically, practically and ethically sound.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ACADEMIC UNIT

1. To develop globally competitive graduates who are cognitivey and

technologically literate, equipped with employable information technology skills

appropriate for the needs of the industry and academic skills sufficient to pursue a

trade of profession.

2. Gain knowledge of business environment in order for them to analyze, design and

develop information systems that can support business operations and analysis for

tactical and strategic planning and global competitiveness of an organization.

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3. Cultivate interpersonal attitude, competence in oral and written communication,

critical thinking and problem solving skils for them to be successful in developing

informaiton system as a team.

4. Inculcate ethical balues among students especially in protecting information,

respect for human dignity, human freedom and human rights.

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Part I

Introduction

Iloilo State College of Fisheries- Barotac Nuevo Campus offers the Bachelor of

Science and Information Technology. The curriculum required the graduating students

to undergo the On-the-Job Training. The students are required 486 hours to complete

their On-the-Job Training. Every student finds the company or establishment to their

On-the-Job training center. The training focused to expose the student to real life

experiences and preparing them to this fast changing world.

The On-the-Job Training focuses on how the students enhance their knowledge

what they learned in school and improve their skills. This training would enable the

students to be effective and competent workers and employees of the future.

This On- the- Job training plays a very significant role to the student’s

preparedness in the working environment, on how to deal with people and especially to

their supervisors and the staffs of the company they had chosen.

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General Objectives

The On-the-Job Training develops the performance of the student in their skill,

enhance their learning, and observe professionalism at work.

Specific Objectives

Specifically the objectives of the On-the-Job Training aims to:

Develop interpersonal attitude towards clientele, employees and

supervisor/s,

Enhance the student’s knowledge

Develop IT skills to be effective and competitive worker of the future

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History of the Company

The birth of the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), more popularly known as the

Pag-IBIG Fund, was an answer to the need for a national savings program and an

affordable shelter financing for the Filipino worker. The Fund was established on 11 June

1978 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1530 primarily to address these two basic yet

equally important needs. Under the said law, there were two agencies that

administered the Fund. The Social Security System handled the funds of private

employees, while the Government Service Insurance System handled the savings of

government workers.

Less than a year after on 1 March 1979, Executive Order No. 527 was signed.

The order directed transferring the administration of the Fund to the National Home

Mortgage Finance Corporation, which was one of the operating agencies of the then

Ministry of Human Settlements.

Seeing the need to further strengthen the stability and viability of the two funds,

Executive Order No. 538 was issued on 4 June 1979, merging the funds for private and

government personnel into what is now known as the Pag-IBIG Fund. However, It was

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only on 14 December 1980 when Pag-IBIG was made independent from the NHMFC

with the signing of PD 1752, which amended PD 1530. With the improved law in effect,

the Fund's rule-making power was vested in its own Board of Trustees. Likewise, PD

1752 made Pag-IBIG membership mandatory for all SSS and GSIS member-employees.

A New Administration, Some Changes In Pag-IBIG

Months after former President Corazon C. Aquino assumed leadership of the

country, Pag-IBIG contributions were suspended from May to July 1986. This gave way

to the Presidential Task Force on Shelter to conduct a thorough review of the Fund and

its operations. The task force later affirmed that Pag-IBIG Fund was run professionally

and that there were no anomalies in the Fund. On 1 August 1986, former President

Aquino directed the resumption of Pag-IBIG membership under Executive Order No. 35.

Membership was still on a mandatory basis but under more liberal terms. For one,

contribution rate was reduced from three percent to one percent for employees earning

over P1,500. Employer share was likewise cut from three percent to a fixed rate of two

percent. The Maximum Fund Salary was raised from P3,000 to P5,000.

January 1987 marked the return of the Pag-IBIG Fund to a voluntary program

under Executive Order No. 90. While many companies chose to discontinue their Pag-

IBIG membership, quite a number, including big companies like PLDT and Dole

Philippines, nevertheless opted to retain their membership to the Fund despite the

voluntary nature of registration. Merging the funds for private and government

personnel into what is now known as the Pag-IBIG Fund. However, it was only on 14

December 1980 when Pag-IBIG was made independent from the NHMFC with the

signing of PD 1752, which amended PD 1530. With the improved law in effect, the

Fund's rule-making power was vested in its own Board of Trustees. Likewise, PD 1752

made Pag-IBIG membership mandatory for all SSS and GSIS member-employees.

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Facing Challenges Head On

Confronted with the sudden reduction in its membership base, Pag-IBIG stood

unfazed and took the challenges head on. As a first step, the Fund implemented an

intensified marketing campaign that focused on membership retention and generation.

It was during the years as a voluntary fund that Pag-IBIG evolved from an institution

primarily for savings and housing into an agency with a wider reach that covers almost

all other needs.

Pag-IBIG introduced innovative benefit programs that heeded the calls for

expansion of membership to include self-employed groups with informal income,

overseas Filipino workers, and non-earning spouses. It also launched other novel

programs such as the Multi-Purpose Loan for its short-term loans program, and shelter

programs that address both individual and institutional housing requirements.

Clearly, the voluntary nature of Pag-IBIG membership did not stop the Fund

from growing in depth and breadth. During the period, the Pag-IBIG Fund has claimed its

rightful place in the country's economic and financial system, finally gaining the

acceptance of its members, not by force, but by its continuing efforts to impress upon

the members that the Fund exists solely for their benefit as well as their beneficiaries.

After eight years as a voluntary fund, the nature of Pag-IBIG membership

reverted to mandatory on 17 June 1994 when President Fidel V. Ramos signed Republic

Act 7742. The new law became effective on 1 January 1995.

Today, more than a decade after the universal Pag-IBIG coverage law was

implemented; the Pag-IBIG Fund continues to be a strong partner in realizing Filipino

workers' dreams. Over the years, it initiated more programs and projects, particularly

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those that address the needs of members belonging to the bottom economic level. The

Fund has established special housing partnerships with teachers and uniformed men,

among others. The Rent-to-Own Program was introduced, providing members another

affordable way of homeownership.

The Fund's efforts towards housing the Filipino did not go unnoticed. During

the World Habitat Day celebration in October 2006, Pag-IBIG was given the prestigious

Scroll of Honour Awards by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-

Habitat) for "making the dream of affordable housing a reality for hundreds of

thousands of households." Pag-IBIG is the first Philippine government agency to be

awarded such recognition.

The Fund likewise strengthened its partnership with accredited developers by

way of its various institutional lending programs, among which is the much-sought after

program for the development of medium and high-rise condominium buildings. The

program provides a ready inventory of condominium units for sale at affordable prices,

and allows members to experience condominium style living in areas close to their

places of work.

In recent years, the Fund has embarked on its successful bid in the financial

market, moving a step closer to its vision of becoming a premier and globally

competitive provident financial institution. In 2001, the Fund floated P2 billion-worth of

Pag-IBIG Housing Bonds to generate additional funds for its shelter financing programs,

which was warmly received by both institutional and individual investors. The bonds

matured in late 2006.

HDMF Law Of 2009

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Recognizing HDMF's contributions through the years and the need to further

strengthen its capability as the biggest source of housing finance in the country to date,

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law Republic Act No. 9679 or the Home

Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009. The law was signed on 21 July 2009.

Under the new HDMF law, membership to the Pag-IBIG Fund is made

mandatory for all SSS- and GSIS-covered employees; uniformed members of the AFP,

BFP, BJMP and PNP; as well as Filipinos employed by foreign-based employers. Now

more than ever, Filipino workers will enjoy the benefits that are available only to Pag-

IBIG members.

Likewise, the law grants the HDMF exemption from tax payments like other

government provident institutions. With its tax-exempt status reinstated, Pag-IBIG will

have more funds to finance housing and short-term loans as well as investments in

government securities. Income from these endeavours is distributed exclusively to Pag-

IBIG members in the form of dividends.

The HDMF Law of 2009 also gives the Board of Trustees the authority to set the

contribution rates, thereby paving the way for members to save more for their future.

Similarly, this will bolster the Fund's resources for home financing.

Pag-IBIG is an acronym which stands for Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw,

Bangko, Industria at Gobyerno. To this day, the Pag-IBIG Fund continues to harness

these four sectors of the society to work together towards providing Fund members

with adequate housing through an effective savings scheme.

Membership Information in the Fund

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Membership

Membership with the Fund may either be:

1. Mandatory

All employees covered by the Social Security system (SSS) or Government

Service Insurance System (GSIS) and their respective employers

Filipinos employed by foreign-based employers

Expatriates who are not more than sixty (60) years old

2. Voluntary

Any individual at least eighteen (18) years old but not more than sixty-

five (65) years old may apply for voluntary membership, which may include, but

is not limited to the following:

Self-employed individuals

Non-working married person with the consent of the spouse who is also a

Pag-IBIG member;

Leaders/members of religious groups;

Individuals yet to be employed;

Informal income earners formed into cooperatives or trade associations

duly registered with the proper government agencies or entities;

Barangay Officials

Benefits

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Provident/ Savings Benefit

The Pag-IBIG Fund offers its members a fast, easy and affordable way of saving

for their future needs.

A Pag-IBIG member’s savings enjoy the following features: double or triple

monthly savings, annual dividend earnings, portability, tax-free and government

guaranteed.

A Pag-IBIG member shall get back his Total Accumulated Value (TAV), consisting

of his personal contributions, his employer counterpart contributions and dividend

earnings thereon, upon the occurrence of any of the following: membership maturity,

retirement, permanent departure from the country, permanent/total physical disability,

and insanity, termination from service by reason of health and upon death of the

member. In case of the member’s death, the legal heirs shall receive the benefits due

the deceased members. They will also receive an additional death benefit grant equal to

the Total Accumulated Value (TAV) of the deceased member or P6,000 whichever is

lower to help defray funeral expenses.

Short Term Loan Programs

Any active Pag-IBIG member at the time of loan application, who has made at

least 24 monthly contributions, may borrow under Pag-IBIG’s short-term loan programs,

payable in two years with an interest of 10.75% per annum.

Multi-purpose Loan (MPL)

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A qualified borrower’s loan entitlement shall depend on the number of

contributions made, based on the following:

No. Of Contributions Loan Amount24-59 months Up to 60% of the TAV60-119 months Up to 70% of the TAVAt least 120 months Up to 80% of the TAV

For loan renewal, the borrower should have made at least six (6) monthly amortization

but should be updated at the time of loan application.

Calamity Loan (CL)

A qualified member whose place of residence has been declared under a State of

Calamity may borrow up to 80% of his TAV. A borrower may renew his CL should

another calamity occur in the area.

Housing Loan Benefit

An active Pag-IBIG housing loans shall be charged with interest rates based on

the Fund’s pricing framework. Interest rates shall be re-priced periodically depending in

the chosen re-pricing period of the borrower whether it is after every 3, 5, 10 or 15

years.

Collection/ Remittance

Remittance of Contributions

Contributions of members are collected through payroll deductions by their

respective employers who, for this purpose, shall act as agents both of the Fund and the

member. Refusal or failure to collect and remit the required contribution or the correct

amount due shall subject the employer to a penalty of three (3%) per month of the

amounts payable, computed from the date of the contributions fall due and until the

same are paid. Self-employed or self-paying members shall remit their contributions

directly to the Fund.

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A Pag-IBIG member who resigns or is separated from employment, goes on leave

without pay, is subjected to disciplinary action where he is suspended from work or his

employer’s coverage is waived or suspended, may suspend his monthly contributions to

the Fund during that period. He may, however, opt to be a member in good standing by

remitting to Fund his monthly contributions together with the employer counterpart

which he shall shoulder.

A Pag-IBIG member who has availed of any loan from the Fund shall continue to pay and

remit to the Fund his monthly contributions together with the employer counterpart

which he shall also pay.

Persons Behind Home Development Mutual Fund

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Atty. Darlene Marie B. BerberabeChief Executive Officer

Pag-IBIG Fund

VISAYAS GROUP

Paulino C. Talacay

Department Manager III

Tacloban Branch

Rio R. Teves

Department Manager III

Cebu South Branch

Jovelita V. Custodio

Department Manager III

Cebu North Branch

Ma. Lourdes Z. Uy

Department Manager III

Bacolod Branch

Wilfredo S. Semolava

Department Manager III

Iloilo Branch

Part II

Narration of Experiences

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Since June 10-28, 2013 after the orientation and designation of the given tasks

and duties in the company the trainee proceed to her assignment. From the time when

the trainee was assigned to the Marketing and Enforcement Division, of course she was

accommodating different people who came from different places. Starting July 1-31,

2013 after attending the flag ceremony the trainee went on with her designated tasks.

As of August 1-30, 2013 same things had happened to the trainee’s daily activities. From

September 2-11, 2013 the trainee continued and finished all the things she needed to

accomplish. These dates the trainee’s daily activities were the same but there were

specific dates that she had new tasks. Her tasks were registration of the members,

updating their records, printing of Members Data Forms (MDFs), changing members’

status using the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Provident System, checking

members MDFs before releasing their transaction ID cards, giving the members

Registration Tracking Numbers (RTNs) and Pag-Ibig MID Numbers (PMIDs) which will be

needed for their loan application.

As of June 19, 2013 the trainee edited and printed the information sheet and

brochures for improvement.

Throughout June 20, 2013 since the server and the registration system was

under maintenance, she worked on the guidelines on how to do the online registration

and on the information sheets which will be distributed to the members who are

interested in it.

On July 5, 2013 she was busy in editing and making some important documents

using Microsof Word and Microsoft Excel for the reason that the server have some

technical problems and the server was being maintained.

The whole morning of June 21, 2013 she filed all the loan applications which has

some corrections and returned it to the Loan’s Division after correcting it.

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On August 10, 2013 one of the employees was in Accounting Division suggested

that if she has vacant time during Saturdays she could have an overtime. Since that day

was Saturday, she decided to met with Mrs. Armie Grace Condes an accounting staff.

She filed up Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Accounting Proofsheets.

On August 17, 2013 the trainee together with one of the Marketing staff Mrs.

Ma. Socorro Gacho had an overtime at the Marketing Division. They had done some

sorting and classifying Member’s Data Forms (MDFs) according to Employees Name.

It’s Saturday again, August 24, 2013 the trainee had spent her overtime at the

Accounting Division together with Mrs. Armie Grace Condes. They were doing folder

tagging of year 2005 until 2007 using Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Journal

tickets as well as they were doing some box tagging of the said years.

On August 31, 2013, the trainee spent her overtime at the Accounting Division.

The trainee was printing Subsidiary Ledger of year 2011 (ACL Accounts) which will be

binded.

Supposedly September 12, 2013 was the last day of the trainee’s duty, but then

she decided to extend her stay until the next day.

Part III

Conclusion

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The On-The-Job training has indeed a great contribution to the students. It

enhances students’ knowledge and skills in their chosen profession and makes them

familiarize real working environment. The training has taught the students not only to

become efficient and competitive trainees but also on how to deal with other people,

manage their time, observe work ethics.

Part IV

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Recommendation

The trainee would like to recommend the following:

1. Due to the low income of the parents, some of them can not afford the finance

their sons or daugthers the everyday expenses of their child’s On-The-Job

Training and the school should find the agencies or companies that provide

allowances to the trainee so that the parents will be able to send their children

to undergo on training.

2. The adviser should monitor the students during their OJT.

3. The school should be the one to search for the company or agency so that it

would not be time consuming on the part of the students to look for their OJT

center.

4. The trainee/s should follow the rules and regulations in their OJT documents.

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Part V

Appendix

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This is my HDMF Marketing and Enforcement Division Family who poses with me in their sweetest smiles.

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Posing with my supervisor and the head of my department. Mrs. Gina Lanceta gives her loveliest smile

ever.

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Having my one shot with the gorgeous Ms. Cleofe Papelera. We have shared moments especially some enjoying food trips and heart-touching story telling.

This is one of my best shot. I’m very proud posing with good-looking guy who always there for me. His always

listens to my stories and he always assists me changing status and printing transaction cards.

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Having my one shot smile with the elegant Ms. Marigold Tibudan. She’s one of the closest employees

to me. We enjoyed our short talks and some coffee

Having wacky shot with the lovely Ms. Aireen Gail Garcesto who always guides me with all the office

tasks.

DTR

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