Driving Change, Defining the Future: CCC embarks on 15th Commencement Exercises
May 19, 2026
Standing at the threshold of a new chapter, 684 graduates of the City College of Calapan (CCC) officially closed their undergraduate journey during the 15th Commencement Exercises, held under the theme “CCC Graduates: Driving Change, Defining the Future”, at the Calapan City Convention Center, April 30.
Highlighting the event, Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian delivered his stirring keynote address. In a message that resonated deeply with the youth, the Senator challenged the graduates to carry the torch of the institution’s core values beyond the campus walls.
“Patuloy ninyong isabuhay ang core values ng inyong paaralan—Discipline, Literacy, Competence,” Gatchalian urged. “At ano man ang maging hamon ng buhay, piliin nating lumikha ng isang maayos, makatarungan at makataong pag-unlad para sa lahat.”
The college celebrated a significant number of Cum Laude honors across various institutes and also the special award recipients, proving that excellence exists both in and out of the classroom.
Leading the academic ranks is Ann Sevierine O. Mabunga, from the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM), who emerged as the Valedictorian and the top-ranked recipient among the Cum Laude awardees.
The Institute of Education boasted top-tier graduates as Francisco Evora, Jr. (Math) and Earl Froilan M. Roco (Science) emerged as the Top 2 and Top 3 overall, proving the college’s commitment to producing high-caliber educators.
Following them, Kim Pearl K. Clanza, from the BS Tourism Management (BSTM), were ranked as the Top 4 of the Cum Laude awardees.
Aside from them, the college produced 11 other Cum Laude graduates: a formidable group of seven from the TM program, two from the HM department, and one from the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS).
On the outstanding student awardees, John Russel D. Dalina and Lance Arvee L. Algire, both from the BS Information Systems (BSIS) program were recognized as the Outstanding Student Leader and Outstanding Student Athlete, respectively.
Presented by Dr. Ma. Amabella Rosanna M. Cuasay, Director for Instructions and Curriculum Development, the Class of 2026 saw a diverse distribution of graduates across its growing programs:
• Institute of Hospitality, and Tourism Management: 392 graduates (223 BSHM; 169 BSTM)
• Institute of Education: 202 graduates (84 Science; 66 Math; 52 BSNED)
• Institute of Library and Computer Studies: 90 graduates (62 BSIS; 28 BLIS).
As the ceremony drew to a close, the air was filled with a poignant sense of 'sending off' as the class performed their graduation song, Ben&Ben’s 'Saranggola.' The lyrics, which speak of letting go to reach greater heights, mirrored the graduates’ transition from the halls of CCC to the vast landscapes of their respective industries.
𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺: 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘰 / The Innovators
Pubmat I The Innovators
