San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) Manila and the Manila Police District (MPD) have officially
sealed a partnership to promote accessible, quality Catholic Christian education. The ceremonial
signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) took place on July 8, 2025, at the Saint Magdalene of Nagasaki Audio-Visual Room, SSC-R Manila.
The event was led by key SSC-R administrators, including Fr. Rafael B. Pecson, OAR, School
President; Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR, Vice President for Administration; Fr. Henry H. Santiago,
OAR, Vice President for Finance; and Dr. Catherine Q. Castañeda, Vice President for Academics & Research. Representing the Manila Police District was Police Colonel Roderico A. Roy Jr., Deputy Director for Administration.
This partnership paves the way for a 50% tuition scholarship for MPD employees and their families,
reaffirming the commitment of both institutions to education and community development.
A distinguished group of SSC-R administrators and MPD officials attended the ceremony. Among the SSC-R representatives were Ms. Jessie Hamdag, Program Chairperson of the BS in Criminology; Atty. Allan Sangkate, faculty member of the BS in Criminology Program and a member of the Philippine Coast Guard; Dr. Raquel Bayani, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Dr. Darren Datiles, Dean of the College of Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Studies, Hospitality, and Tourism Management. The Manila Police District Secretariat was represented by Police Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth H. Mission, Officer-in-Charge of the District Personnel and Records Management Division; Police Captain Kristine M. Cabigting, Officer-in-Charge of the Personnel Management Section/Morale and Welfare Section; Police Executive Master Sergeant Geraldine S. Marcos from the Morale and Welfare Section; Police Staff Sergeant Josephine N. Cabinti, Action PNCO; and Mary Rose B. Cabra, Non-Uniform Personnel Action PNCO. The MOA signing was organized by the External Affairs Office of SSC-R Manila, marking a significant step in fostering educational opportunities and community service.
For further information, please get in touch with the External Affairs Office at San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila.
