BS Marine Transportation
Deck Cadet Justin Ace Ambeguia
Deck Cadet King Arjay Amparo, Magna Cum Laude
Deck Cadet Christian Carbilledo, Cum Laude
Deck Cadet Jieson Esmino, Jr., Magna Cum Laude
Deck Cadet Kenjie Espinola, Magna Cum Laude
Deck Cadet Franz Jerico Grate
Deck Cadet John Ray Leones, Cum Laude
Deck Cadet Chris Ryan Parbo, Magna Cum Laude
Deck Cadet Mc Jarlem Pejera
Deck Cadet John Kayle Valenzuela, Cum Laude
BS Marine Engineering
Engine Cadet Simone Sien Aliman, Cum Laude
Engine Cadet Wilchon Barrameda, Magna Cum Laude
Engine Cadet Israel Vergel Manalo, Magna Cum Laude
Engine Cadet Remuel John Superio, Magna Cum Laude
Engine Cadet Mark Dale Taganap, Magna Cum Laude
Engine Cadet Charles Gel Villasin, Magna Cum Laude
The cadets received their diplomas during the 28th Commencement and 21st Recognition Day Exercises of DMMA College of Southern Philippines on January 23 at SMX Convention Center in Davao City, southern Philippines.
While this year's graduates are already the 25th batch of cadets under the Odfjell-Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA) Cadetship Program, they are the first to receive their education at the DMMA College of Southern Philippines. The students entered college in 2019 but had a six-month gap during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the batch produced outstanding graduates whose grades all qualified for Latin honors.
“Congratulations to the first graduates of Odfjell cadets from DMMA College of Southern Philippines! You have triumphed over all the hardships and challenges during your three-year stay at school and one year of shipboard training. You all entered the cadetship program as boys; now, you are all grown-ups and responsible gentlemen.
Purse your dreams as successful Captains and Chief Engineers, or even as Shipping Executives. Be focused, loyal and grateful—first to our Creator, to your parents, to the school, the NSA, your company Odfjell and to all the people who shared their wisdom, time, knowledge and experience with you. Be humble, and keep your feet on the ground. Always look back and remember who you are and how you started your career. Lastly, be a Polaris to lead people to the right direction. God bless, and always be safe."
- Captain Remigio Zamora,
Odfjell Philippines,Inc. General Manager,
in charge of the Odfjell-NSA Cadetship Program
The cadets are now processing their documents to be ready to be back to sea and gain more knowledge and experience in preparation to be a responsible Odfjell Officer in the near future.
