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The Journey of a thousand mile definitely begins with one step,which means every step taken gets us closer to our goal,I Appreciate everyone for Putting trust in me which  has put me in the power and position to Evolve and Invigorate the activities of the Minority Care International Student Association ,however your supportive and active participation is still very much important  to take this Prestigious MCISA ogranization  to the next level.Feeling thankfulness and not expressing it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it,Today, I take the opportunity to put all my gratitude into words thank My Mentor and President of MCI Sir Aland  for bleiving in me , helping me , guiding me, correcting me and directing me in this journey of my life. Also  my thanks to outgoing Vice President Ate Theresa and her team of officers  who have witnessed it as a memorable and successful events you have done for MCISA . Also special thanks to you all for believing in me and for being here Today , May name is Lynntyh  Aguilar , On behalf of the MCISA ,  I would like to welcome you all to the 2024/2025  semester. I hope you all had a wonderful summer break and that you found plenty of time to relax and enjoy yourselves. Continue reading →

Many correctional facilities are open to Celebrate Recovery.  We have STEPS to recvoery pre-requsites for all our students . Many PDLS  are open to a program that will help them overcome the hurts, hang-ups and habits that have led to where they are.SETBI invited  Olga and Ross McClain, veterans from Texas   came and taught Steps to recovery classes in the DAPECOL . There is a way the community  can help the wounded move beyond their hurts, habits, and hang-ups to experiences the forgiveness of God . Ross and Olga taught and prayed for 140 male and female inmate leaders to fulfill their role as God-healing agents. To lead people forward in spiritual, physical, and emotional restoration is to walk in the footsteps of Christ. Ross and Olga had attended a CR summit in California the week before, so they had the updated tools to go through the CR materials. STEPS To recvoery faith based  program. Participants ask God  into their hearts, as their Lord and Savior, so the full path to recovery can begin. STEPS to Recovery is not solely a recovery program for addicts with chemical and alcohol addiction. It helps people find healing of wounds caused by abuse, grief, overeating, gambling and unhealthy relationships of many different kinds. It is a program that helps to remove the chemical bandage of addiction but also helps to heal the deeper wounds of hurts, habits, and hang-ups.

MCI retreat brings adults and youth together in celebrating the outdoors, in a beautiful, safe, fun environment. We all need to recharge and there is no better place to do it. In between playing, swimming, reading, meditations, fellowship, movie night, and our famous non-fiction book reading time you can also learn more about each other. This year our Keynote Speakers were Jeremy Coddington, Grant Boshart, Mitch , Dr. Kay, Ezra, Dr. Gloria Amaya , Emily Poulter , Tommy Poulter ,  , Ezra Rodarte and Ana Amaya . The theme for this year "I still Believe” that helps us how to how to cope with our hurts, habits, and hangs-ups. The book we studied at the retreat this year was Ordinary Angels about two toddler sisters whose disease made life saving liver transplants necessary. A struggling hairdresser, Sharon was the ordinary angel who raised funds and support for the medical needs and gave the girls love in the midst of the loss of their mother to cancer. The book alternated chapters about Sharon’s tireless efforts to garner enough support and about her childhood with abusive alcoholic parents. Jeremy’s provocative discussion questions led students to share about those who had helped them in their difficult lives.this movie promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving you laughing, crying, and most importantly, inspired. Based on a true story, it beautifully encapsulates the themes of courage, and overcoming obstacles, and, in many ways, mirrors the core principles we’ve upheld at the MCI  for decades.One of our guiding principles has always been, “Not just give , but teach how to give back to the community, It’s a simple yet profound approach that has been the backbone of our mission. Watching “Ordinary Angels” reinforced the power of this mantra in my own life. The film portrays the transformative journey that unfolds when we say yes to helping someone in need, even if we don’t have all the answers from the start. Miracles happen, and lives are not just changed but saved. Continue reading →

This past Monday, July 15, the greatly anticipated opening of the College Education Behind Bars at the Davao Prison was held in conjunction with the graduation of our first six students who have been taking classes taught by Davao Del Norte State College faculty under an tin awning. Your sacrifice of prayer and contributions helped complete, furnish, and air condition the new facility, funded by the Philippine Dangerous Drug Board (DBB), the cabinet office over the others. After Dr. Aland Mizell  welcome and opening remarks,

The Probation Administration was created by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 968, “The Probation Law of 1976”, to administer the probation system. Under Executive Order No. 292, “The Administrative Code of 1987” which was promulgated on November 23, 1989, the Probation Administration was renamed “Parole and Probation Administration” and given the added function of supervising prisoners who, after serving part of their sentence in jails are released on parole pardon with parole conditions. Effective August 17, 2005, by virtue of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Dangerous Drugs Board, the Administration performs another additional function of investigating and supervising first-time minor drug offenders who are placed on suspended pursuant to Republic Act No. 9165. Continue reading →

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is the government agency tasked to manage and supervise technical education and skills development (TESD) in the Philippines. It was created by virtue of Republic Act 7796, otherwise known as the “Technical Education and Skills Development Act of 1994”. Continue reading →

Elected New Set of MCISA officers took oath and accped the challenges of serving the their Community for academic year 2023-2024 in front of the group MCISA members Last February 2024. At the MCI Weekly Study Forum , 40-50 young College Students from across the Davao city Universities come togther to explore the key issues such as , Climate change , War, Violence , Poverty, Peaace building , Human traficiking , hate, Suicide,  facing their generations , and determined their role in impplementing the Global goals. MCI’s

weekly study forum is crucial because, unlike school community. The MCI’s weekly study Forum provides a suitable global platform for young people to articulate their thoughts and ideas on current social issues  affairs that impact their lives and communities, and prepare to effectively advocate for their views at the wider. It is also a space to learn about the importance of the Seekly study forum  and how to contribute to it effectively, as well as provide a solid network of support during the Weekly study forum. Continue reading →