Flags

What is a flag? What purpose does it have? Is it just for decoration? Is it for show? No. A flag symbolizes freedom. It means that the land or country is independent and can stand on its own. No two flags are the same, and thus it means that the country is also unique and so are its people, its land and its environment. The flag is the pride of the nation. [if !supportLineBreakNewLine] [endif]MVC has the tradition of raising the flags in respect to the Filipino and to the international students on the first Monday of every month. On August 7, 2017, the first Monday of the month, the first flag-raising of the academic year 2017- 2018 commenced.

The program started at 7:00 am and was greeted by the master guides and selected students who marched in carrying the international flags. The invocation was led by Pastor Felixian Felicitas. The raising of the Philippine flag was done by Mr. Jerry Bretaña and Mr. Martin Pomoy. The singing of the Philippine national anthem was led by Dr. Hope Aperocho, while the playing of the international anthem was handled by the President's office.

The reading of the college emblems then followed. The philosophy and core values was read by Mrs. Nelrie Abadiez; The vision by Mrs. Heidi Opao; The mission by Mrs. Riza Paypa; The goals by Mrs. Chona Ramos; and the institutional outcomes by Mr. Eldy Gwen Sunico. The reading of the Ten Commandments was done by our college President, Pastor Gladden Flores. Dr. Hope Aperocho led in the singing of the Bukidnon hymn, as well as the school song . The program has ended with a closing prayer by Pastor Ultimino Rivera. The coordinator for the said program is Mrs Nelrie Abadiez. The one in-charge of the Philippine national flag and colors is the Master Guide Club president, Theofonie Day-oman. [if !supportLineBreakNewLine] [endif]This event is not just for show, but it helps us to remember our symbol that we have gained our freedom as a country. To remember the sacrifices that our national heroes did so we may enjoy the peace and freedom we have today. We may be all different from each other but under the same flag, we are united as a nation and under God… WE...ARE…ONE.

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