The Carmelian Faces

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋: Class of 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼 Sings 𝚝𝚑𝚎 College Hymn One Final Time

As the 64th Graduation Ceremony drew to a close, one moment transcended the conferral of diplomas and the applause of achievement — 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 College 𝙃𝙮𝙢𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 2026.

Standing together in their academic regalia, the graduates lifted their voices in a melody that had accompanied them throughout their years at Mount Carmel College-Baler. Yet this time, the hymn carried a different meaning. 𝙄𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨; 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘.

Each note echoed memories of late-night study sessions, shared laughter in hallways, lessons learned inside classrooms, and challenges overcome through perseverance and faith. Like pilgrims reaching the end of a meaningful journey, the graduates sang not only with their voices but with hearts filled with gratitude for the institution that had become their second home.

The College Hymn served as a bridge between past and future. Its familiar melody symbolized the enduring Carmelian spirit that would accompany the graduates long after they left the campus grounds. Though their paths may lead them to different places and professions, the values nurtured within the institution — faith, service, excellence, and community — remain an inseparable part of who they are.

As the final verse faded and silence gently settled over the venue, it marked more than the conclusion of a song. It signified the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another. The voices that once filled the building of MCCB would now carry the Carmelian mission into the wider world.

For the Class of 2026, it was their last time singing the College Hymn as students. Yet its message will continue to resonate in their lives — a timeless reminder that while they may leave Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel will never truly leave them.

𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙡!
𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙡!
𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡! 𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙚!

--Kochi Malap--

02/06/2026

FEATURE I 𝙱𝚎𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚐𝚎: 𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝙴𝚖𝚋𝚊𝚛𝚔 𝚘𝚗 𝚊 𝙼𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚘𝚏 𝚁𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚠𝚊𝚕

"𝓔𝓭𝓾𝓬𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓲𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓯𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓸𝓯 𝓪 𝓹𝓪𝓲𝓵, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓸𝓯 𝓪 𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮." - William Butler Yeats

The stage was set, the hall adorned with pride and anticipation, and the air filled with a mixture of gratitude, excitement, and hope. Yet beyond the academic regalia, medals, and diplomas lay a deeper story — one not merely of academic achievement, but of transformation, purpose, and mission.

As Mount Carmel College-Baler, Inc. (MCCB) celebrated its 64𝙩𝙝 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮, the institution honored not only the completion of years of study but also the beginning of a lifelong journey under the theme: “𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧: 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧.”

More than a ceremonial gathering, the graduation served as a testament to the institution’s commitment to forming individuals who are academically competent, spiritually grounded, and socially responsible. It marked the culmination of countless hours spent in classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and community engagements — experiences that shaped students into individuals ready to serve a world in need of renewal.

Like a river that begins as a humble spring before flowing toward vast horizons, the graduates' journey through MCCB has been one of growth and discovery. Along the way, they encountered challenges that tested their resilience, opportunities that broadened their perspectives, and mentors who guided them toward excellence. Every examination passed, every obstacle overcome, and every lesson learned became part of the current carrying them toward their future.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 — 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗜𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗖𝗖𝗕 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

A powerful metaphor emerges from the Carmelite tradition itself: 𝐚 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦'𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲. A pilgrim does not travel merely to reach a destination but to be transformed by the journey. Likewise, the graduates leave the institution carrying more than degrees; they carry a mission. Their education has equipped them not only with professional knowledge but also with a responsibility to contribute to the transformation of society through compassion, integrity, and service.

In a world confronted by social inequalities, environmental challenges, ethical dilemmas, and rapid technological change, the role of education extends beyond personal success. It becomes a call to action. The graduates are challenged to become builders of bridges where division exists, voices of truth where misinformation prevails, and agents of hope where despair threatens to take root.

As Pope Francis once emphasized,“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚.” The graduates of MCCB stand as bearers of that hope — individuals prepared to bring positive change to their communities, professions, and the nation.

As the tassels were turned and applause echoed throughout the venue, each graduate stepped forward carrying a unique story. Some overcame financial struggles. Others balanced studies with family responsibilities or personal challenges. Yet together, they shared a common achievement: the courage to persevere and the determination to succeed.

As they leave the halls that have become their second home, the graduates carry with them the enduring spirit of being Carmelian: companions in the mission of the Synodal Church, committed to the renewal of society, and inspired to transform knowledge into service, faith into action, and dreams into realities.

For the Class of 2026, the journey continues. The road ahead may be uncertain, but the foundation has been laid, the mission has been entrusted, and the light continues to shine.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙨 — 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙙.

-- Kochi Malap--

02/06/2026

✨ Congratulations, Batch 2025–2026! 🎓

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have led you to this milestone. May this achievement be the beginning of even greater success. We are proud of you!

— Student Body Organization✨️

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Announcement!

Please be informed that there will be NO OFFICE TRANSACTIONS
on JUNE 3, 2026 (Wednesday) due to a scheduled power interruption affecting our campus/area. Regular operations will resume on June 4, 2026. Please be guided accordingly.

02/06/2026

𝐌𝐂𝐂𝐁 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

As a meaningful prelude to commencement exercises, the graduating Class of 2026 of Mount Carmel College-Baler, Inc. (MCCB) Higher Education Department gathered with faculty members on May 29 for a solemn and grace-filled Baccalaureate Mass, celebrating their academic journey and seeking God's guidance as they prepare to embark on a new chapter of their lives.

The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by 𝙍𝙚𝙫. 𝙁𝙧. 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙯𝙖𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤, 𝙊𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙢., who delivered a heartfelt homily centered on the importance of carrying the values and lessons learned within the institution beyond the classroom and into the realities of the wider world.

Addressing the graduating students, Fr. Ronato emphasized that education extends far beyond the acquisition of knowledge and professional competencies. He reminded them that their years at MCCB have also been a period of faith formation, character building, and moral development — foundations that will guide them in making meaningful contributions to society.

“𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚,” he conveyed, encouraging the graduates to remain steadfast in their faith and committed to living out the Carmelian values instilled in them throughout their academic journey.

Fr. Ronato further challenged the graduates to become instruments of positive transformation in their communities. As future professionals and leaders, he stressed the importance of embodying integrity, compassion, responsibility, and a genuine concern for others. He reminded them that they are among the nation's hopes for the future and are called to use their talents and abilities for the common good.

The Baccalaureate Mass concluded with prayers and blessings for the graduating Class of 2026, entrusting their aspirations, endeavors, and future paths to God's providence. The celebration served as both a moment of gratitude for accomplishments achieved and a source of inspiration as the graduates prepare to face future opportunities and challenges with faith, wisdom, courage, and purpose.

Following the Mass, the graduates commemorated the occasion through photo sessions with the Higher Education Department faculty, Rev. Fr. Ronato, OCarm., and their respective deans, capturing memories of a significant milestone in their academic and spiritual journey.

𝘼𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 2026 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜.

Written by: Maria Edzel Mambalo and Princess Caira Pascua
Photos by: Dave Charls Delos Santos

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

Congratulations, Carmelians
BLEPT (Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers) Passers!

Your MCC Family is proud beyond words!

One batch. One goal. One hundred Percent.

The legacy of excellence continues.

To God be the highest glory!