ICAT Guidance & Counseling Office

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑺𝒊𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒏!

On behalf of the Guidance and Counseling Office family, we extend our warmest greetings on your special day. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment as a Guidance Support Staff greatly contribute to the success of our office and the well-being of the students we serve.

May this new chapter of your life be filled with good health, happiness, success, and countless blessings. May you continue to inspire others through your kindness, professionalism, and positive spirit.

Wishing you a wonderful celebration surrounded by your loved ones. Enjoy your special day and may all your aspirations come true.

Happy Birthday, Sir Aldrin!

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𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱!

The official logo of the 𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 symbolizes empathy, hope, unity, and unwavering support for every ICATian. Together, we are committed to building a campus where every student feels heard, valued, and never alone.

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮, 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩.

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙆𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙔 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

The Guidance and Counseling Office is pleased to share the official list of participants for Project KARAMAY: From Peers to Pillars – Developing Student Leaders for Mental Health Advocacy.

We look forward to your active participation as we strengthen student leadership, mental health awareness, and peer support within the ICAT community.

📅 July 14, 2026 | Tuesday | ICAT Gymnasium | 0730H

Together, let us build a campus where every student can be a source of support, understanding, and positive change.

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𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑲𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑴𝑨𝒀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Guidance and Counseling Office proudly presents Project KARAMAY with the theme: 𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑃𝑒𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑠: 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝐴𝑑𝑣𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑐𝑦

📅 Date: July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

This initiative aims to empower student leaders with the knowledge, skills, and compassion needed to become advocates of mental health and well-being within the academic community. Through leadership development, mental health awareness, and peer support training, participants will be equipped to serve as responsible and supportive pillars for their fellow students.

Together, let us foster a campus culture where empathy, understanding, and mental wellness thrive.

𝐁𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝. 𝐁𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐘!

To the backbone of global trade and the pride of our nation, thank you for your hard work and sacrifice. 🌊⚓

From all of us in ICAT, Happy Day of the Filipino Seafarer 2026! Smooth sailing ahead, mga kabayan! 🇵🇭🚢

FYI

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐓 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has deferred the implementation of the National Merchant Marine Aptitude Test (NaMMAT) for Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027 and directed maritime schools to admit students without requiring the aptitude test as part of the enrollment process.

The directive was issued through MARINA Advisory No. 2026-34, citing the need for a comprehensive review of the test's implementation following concerns raised by stakeholders.

The decision is anchored on Republic Act No. 12021, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), which transferred jurisdiction over maritime education and training (MET) from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to the maritime agency.

In connection with MARINA Advisory No. 2025-39, which provides the transitory guidelines for the transfer of maritime education functions to MARINA, the Agency is set to assume full responsibility for the administration of the NaMMAT beginning AY 2026-2027. As preparation to assume full responsibility for the aptitude test, the MARINA recognized the need to further assess its implementation following concerns and feedback raised by various stakeholders.

With the deferment, all Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) are directed to admit and enroll incoming students and transferees without requiring NaMMAT results. Instead, maritime schools may continue to use their own institutional admission or entrance examinations for student screening and selection.

The MARINA also encouraged MHEIs to strengthen their admission processes to ensure that they remain aligned with program requirements and applicable national and international standards for maritime education.

The Authority emphasized that the temporary measure is intended to support a smooth transition of maritime education functions while safeguarding opportunities for students who wish to pursue maritime careers.

The MARINA remains committed to enhancing the quality of maritime education and training in the country, and will issue further guidance upon completion of the review.