The “New Normal” in the Academe

June 08, 2021

Dr. Michelle Aguilar-Ong believed that every academic institution should embrace distance learning as the new modality of education in the “New Normal”, as stated during her interview last September 28, 2020, at Mabalacat City College.

Under the “New Normal”, MCC offered three (3) options. The options are based on the capability or incapability of the students' families to provide technological tools. According to the options, Online learning is offered for those who have the tool and connectivity at the comfort of their home. For those with gadgets only, E-modules are to be accessed at their designated digital hubs. For those without any, printed modules are provided. Dr. Ong explained that submission of final requirements is lenient this Academic Year due to the situation circumstances beyond the control of both students and MCC and in case of lockdowns affected students are provided tablets containing modules.

“Despite the pandemic, MCC took the advantage of integrating cross border learning through an International Webinar Series that featured speakers from Harvard and Oxford University. New Normal is different and challenging, it needs the support and understanding of everyone”, Ong further said.

Other Related Articles:

MCC Students Sustain: Vegetable Garden for Lola Nors Restaurant

Posted: January 02, 2025

On December 16, 2024, a group of Hospitality students from Mabalacat City College, led by Gillian Castillo, Kenlie Shane Ematong, Arshyend Mercado, and Lalaine Regala, successfully proposed the creation of a vegetable garden for Lola Nors Restaurant, located in Mabalacat City. The initiative, aimed at contributing to sustainable practices in the restaurant industry, emerged after the students conducted a series of immersive studies and assessments at the restaurant to identify sustainability challenges.

MCC Students Sustain: Lettuce Chips for Sustainability

Posted: January 02, 2025

On December 18, 2024, a group of Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management students presented their sustainability action study to the manager of Slaps Bistro, a Samgyupsal Korean restaurant located in Dolores, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The project was part of their final output for the Contemporary World course, aimed at addressing real-world issues through practical solutions.

MCC Students Sustain: H2-WHOA, Every Drop Counts Project

Posted: January 02, 2025

Mabalacat City College’s hospitality management students initiated a project entitles H2-WHOA, EVERY DROP COUNTS. The initiative aims to address water waste in restaurants by promoting the segregation and reuse of melted ice. After conducting immersions and studies at La Gracia’s Buffet Restaurant in Mabalacat City, the students identified a significant issue: the routine disposal of ice into sinks, leading to unnecessary water wastage.