TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) joined forces for a transformative two-day team building exercise held from September 7th to 8th, 2023, at the Caluwayan Palm Beach Resort, Marabut, Samar. The activity focused on embracing change and building camaraderie among participants, perfectly embodying the event’s theme, “Challenging the Change.”
During the opening ceremony, DMW Assistant Secretary for Seabased OFW Concerns, Atty. Jerome T. Pampolina expressed, “In our journey, we acknowledge that change is an inevitable companion, but together as a team, we stand ready to not only embrace it but to challenge it. This event underscores our commitment to fostering teamwork while addressing the ever-present winds of change.”
NMP OIC-Executive Director, Ms. Mayla N. Macadawan echoed this sentiment, stating, “We are more than just colleagues; we are a family. While our journey may present formidable challenges, we approach them with unwavering enthusiasm. Together, we will navigate the uncertainties ahead and strive for a brighter maritime industry.”
The various activities were conducted by teams, with four (4) teams created for this purpose. Each team engaged in a diverse range of activities, including mental exercises, interactive sessions, games and physical activities such as swimming and boat riding. Participants not only embraced change but thrived on it, discovering innovative solutions to the challenges presented. They forged bonds of understanding and fellowship, fostering a sense of unity that will undoubtedly strengthen future collaboration.
As the activity concluded on September 8th, the participants emerged renewed, filled with sense of unity and shared purpose. The DMW-NMP team-building event demonstrated the organizations’ commitment to building a resilient and adaptable workforce, ready to confront the dynamic changes in the industry while wholeheartedly embracing the theme, “Challenging the Change.”
Meanwhile, those interested to take NMP training programs may visit the Online Registration System via https://register.nmp.gov.ph, the Agency’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nmptrainingcenter) or website https://nmp.gov.ph where all updates and relevant information on NMP programs are available. Likewise, for information on NMP research undertakings, please visit the NMP’s e-Research Portal (www.research.nmp.gov.ph) which is designed to disseminate NMP completed researches, present the Research agenda, and engage the industry stakeholders to collaborate in the research activities.