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The Innovators, Guinobatan, Calapan (2025)

20/09/2025

CCAA '20 IN PHOTOS | TABLE TENNIS

20/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | CCC Secures International Internship Tie-Up to Strengthen BSIS Global Competitiveness

To equip students with global industry exposure and professional training, City College of Calapan sealed its first-ever international partnership for the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) Internship Program through a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Neptune APAC Pte Ltd, delivered locally through its partner Fligno Software Philippines, Inc., September 19.

The initiative was led by Sir Joey Marasigan Villanueva, Dean of the Bachelor of Library and Information System (BLIS), together with BSIS faculty and CCC officials, highlighting the institution’s commitment to bridging academic training with global industry practice. The tripartite MOU establishes a structured collaboration that introduces an internship program designed to immerse BSIS students in real-world IT environments while building practical skills and professional competencies aligned with international standards. Under the agreement, CCC will nominate and prepare qualified interns, while Neptune APAC Pte Ltd and Fligno Software Philippines, Inc. will jointly handle training, monitoring, and certification to ensure quality outcomes.

Neptune APAC Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based IT solutions and consulting firm, strengthens the program by providing globally recognized evaluation and certification for interns. Delivering this framework locally, Fligno Software Philippines, Inc. will operationalize Neptune’s training through hands-on mentorship, targeted skills development, and continuous performance assessment, ensuring that students gain both global and local industry readiness.

Through this pioneering initiative, BSIS students are set to gain more than just internship hours — they will be exposed to real industry practices guided by professional mentors, earn certifications recognized by international IT standards, and build stronger chances of employment both locally and abroad.

As CCC’s first international academic-industry partnership, the program reflects the college’s drive to bring innovation into education and prepare students for the demands of a technology-driven world. More than a milestone, it lays the groundwork for future global collaborations that will continue to expand opportunities for BSIS graduates, ensuring they remain competitive and capable in an ever-changing digital landscape.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘩 𝘊. 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘢𝘨

20/09/2025

𝐂𝐂𝐀𝐀 '𝟐𝟎 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | CCC Warriors Crowned Table Tennis Doubles Champions After Undefeated Run

The City College of Calapan (CCC) Warriors once again reigned supreme in the Calapan City Athletic Association (CCAA) as they secured their third straight Table Tennis Doubles crown, completing a dominant back-to-back-to-back championship run.

Dynamic duo Niel Plata and John Rap Guevarra carried the Warriors to glory with an unbeaten 4-0 record, showcasing grit, precision, and teamwork throughout the tournament.

They opened strong with straight-set victories against St. Mark Navigators (11-9, 11-8) and Luna Goco Golden Fox Evangelista and Alulod (11-8, 11-9). In the semifinals, they overpowered Minsu Green Knights Castor and Joven (12-10, 11-7) to advance to the championship stage.

The finals proved to be the ultimate test as CCC faced DWCC Halcons Doblas and Andal. After taking a thrilling first set 16-14, the Warriors faltered in the second, 12-14, setting up a winner-take-all showdown. Plata and Guevarra refused to back down, rallying late to secure the final set 11-8, 11-9 and clinch the crown.

With this triumph, CCC not only finished the tournament undefeated but also cemented their dynasty as three-time consecutive champions in Table Tennis Doubles.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧
𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐲

19/09/2025

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | CCAA Season 20 blazes forward, a legacy reignited, a spirit renewed. With unity, honor, and passion, the power returns in motion. The torch of victory burns stronger, setting Calapan’s game on a whole new level!

𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢. 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘈𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘰

19/09/2025

𝐊𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 | 𝐈𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧
Pahina ni CJ ni Unknown

'Di na makausad, hindi malinawan
Bawat hakbang ba'y tila kay bigat nang ilaban
'Di na maulit pa ang iyong mga larawan,
Puno ng saya sa tuwing pluma ay tangan

'Di alam kung sa'n tutungo ang mga hakbang patalikod
Ang mga inspirasyon ay nawala't napalitan ng pagod
Naghihingalo na ang lapis na ginamit sa kuwento nating naudlot
Na sa bawat guhit, wala nang aral na mapulot

Bawat buklat ng aklat binabalikan
Pinagmamasdan kung gaano ka pa kasigla sa pahayagan
Mga liham na ang laman ay ligayang dala
Ikaw lang, CJ, ang may akda

Sa lahat ng pahinang sinulat ng tadhana'y
Ikaw pa rin ang yugtong paulit-ulit kong babalik-balikan
Pumurol man ang lapis, sa 'yong mga likha'y
Patuloy kitang panghahangaan

Patuloy ko ring panghahawakan ang 'yong mga salitang
Hindi na nakikita sa tingin ng 'yong mga mata
Dahil hindi ang 'yong paghina ang s'yang magdidikta
Kung magpapatuloy ka pa ba o titigil na

Ngunit kung sarado na ang puso sa nadarama
Puwede bang isipin mo kung bakit tayo nagsimula
Muli mong alalahanin ang mga araw nang ika'y nag-umpisa
Makikita mong hindi lakas ang 'yong pundasyon kundi pag-asa para sa iba

Illustration by Jimbie Beruya

18/09/2025

Seasons have turned, yet your mark remains,
In edits and insights, in ink and in gains.
A pillar of pages, a voice we admire,
Your wisdom and passion continue to inspire.

From margins checked to stories refined,
You’ve shaped our works with a seasoned mind.
Not just an editor, but a guiding light,
Keeping our compass steady, our message bright.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐢𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐲, our Associate Editor!
Here’s to more chapters, milestones, and triumphs ahead.

18/09/2025

𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 | Kapag pekeng balita ang nag-apoy, sino ang totoong nasusunog?
𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘢𝘨

Kamakailan lamang, inanunsyo ng GMA News ang isang insidente sa Brgy. 20, Parola, Manila kung saan rumesponde ang ilang bumbero matapos iulat sa social media ang diumano’y nasusunog na truck. Ngunit pagdating nila sa lugar, wala silang dinatnan sapagkat ang larawan ay isang AI-generated lamang na kumalat online.

Ang insidenteng ito ay malinaw na patunay kung paanong ang maling impormasyon ay nagdudulot ng purwisyo at abala. Sa halip na mailaan ang kanilang oras at serbisyo sa tunay na nangangailangan, ang ating mga bumbero,mga propesyonal na taos-pusong nagsisilbi para sa kaligtasan ng lahat, ay naging biktima ng panlilinlang.

Isa sa mga hindi maikakailang dulot ng Artificial Intelligence ay ang malaki nitong naitutulong sa pang-araw-araw na buhay. Napapadali nito ang ating trabaho, pag-aaral, at nakapagbibigay ng mga bagong paraan para madagdagan ang ating kaalaman. Gayunpaman, kasabay ng patuloy na paglawak ng kakayahan nito,mula sa pagsulat, paggawa ng larawan, hanggang sa pagbuo ng video, dumarami rin ang pagkakataong nagagamit ito ng ilan bilang instrumento ng panlilinlang at pananamantala, gaya ng insidente sa Parola.

Hindi AI ang masama, kundi ang maling paggamit dito ng tao. Sa maling kamay, nagiging sandata ito ng pagpapakalat ng pekeng impormasyon. Ang mas nakababahala, kung mismong mga bumbero na bihasa at handang rumesponde sa totoong insidente ay naloko ng isang gawa-gawang larawan, paano pa kaya ang mga ordinaryong mamamayan na walang sapat na kaalaman upang magsuri o magberipika ng kanilang nakikita online?

Hindi natin mapipigilan ang pag-usbong ng teknolohiya, ngunit kaya nating pigilan ang ating sarili na mahulog sa bitag ng kasinungalingan. Kailangang maging mapanuri sa lahat ng nakikita at nababasa sa social media. Mahalaga ang pagtatanong, paghahanap ng lehitimong mapagkukunan, at masusing pagsusuri bago maniwala o magbahagi ng impormasyon. Sa panahong ito, ang pinakamabisang sandata laban sa maling balita ay ang kamalayan at kritikal na pag-iisip. Sapagkat sa huli, kapag pekeng balita ang nag-apoy, tayong lahat ang tunay na nasusunog.

𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘺𝘢

𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭—This collection embodies the true spirit of journalism: an unwavering pursuit of truth, a commitment to public service, and the courage to turn pen into power. We invite you to explore our takes on current issues through a diverse range of content, including comics, sports editorials, opinion pieces, and feature articles, all crafted to spark conversation and promote public discourse.

18/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | CHED MIMAROPA-UniFAST briefs City Collegians on UAQTEA Programs

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) MIMAROPA-Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) provided the City College of Calapan students a campus-based orientation on the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA) Programs, held at Kalap Gymnasium, September 18.

UAQTEA or also known as Republic Act 10931 was explained by CHED MIMAROPA-UniFAST Lead Regional Coordinator Raniel G. Bacolor to the students of the institution who are already receiving free higher education, one of the four major programs this law covers.

Bacolor highlighted the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES), another UAQTEA major program that covers tuition fees and educational expenses.

Additionally, the session also covered the Tulong Dunong Program (TDP), another financial assistance program designed to help deserving students with their educational costs.

Eligibility requirements for both the TES and TDP were thoroughly explained to the students, ensuring they were well-informed about the support available to them.

Further clarifications on the TES, TDP, and other local government educational financial assistance programs were discussed in the Q&A session.

18/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Sharpening Skills, Strengthening Voices

The Innovators, official student publication of the City College of Calapan, continued their four-day Journalism Workshop themed “Mastering Breaking Stories” on September 13–14, 2025, at Playa Ignacio, Calapan City, building on the lessons and skills developed during the first two days of training.

Participants further sharpened their flexibility as all-around journalists through sessions on Mobile Journalism led by Ms. Cristobel Aceda of Northern Mindoro Academy Inc., Photojournalism by Mr. Raphael Michael G. Abac, Information Officer of the Provincial Government of Naujan, and News Page Design and Documentary Filmmaking facilitated by Mr. Roilan D. De Guzman, Teacher I of San Agustin National High School with assistance from Mr. John Emar G. Alumisin of Mindoro State University–Calapan City Campus.

To reinforce learning, participants were sent to the field to produce mobile news reports, photo capturing, and short documentaries, allowing them to experience real-world reporting and creative production under time constraints.

The closing day featured inspirational messages from Mr. Ronald F. Cantos, College Administrator of the City College of Calapan, and Ms. Sherly Jane Mayores, MLIS., Director of Student Welfare and Alumni Affairs, followed by critiques of participants’ works and a simulated press conference that tested their questioning and reporting skills.

By the end of the program, participants gained practical experience and multimedia competence, equipping them to become versatile storytellers in the evolving field of campus journalism.

18/09/2025

CCAA '20 UPDATE | Relentless CCC Warriors Topple MINSU Green Knights in CCAA Men’s Basketball, 94-77

CCC Warriors showcased their dominance as they overpowered the MINSU Green Knights, 94-77, in the Calapan City Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Basketball tournament.

Warriors set the tempo early, controlling the first quarter with a 22-17 lead. With sharp defense and fast-paced ex*****on, they extended the gap to 46-30 by halftime, leaving the Green Knights struggling to keep up.

Green Knights attempted to rally in the third quarter but could only trim the deficit as the Warriors maintained composure and pushed the lead to 67-53. In the final frame, CCC’s solid defense and relentless offense sealed the deal, keeping MINSU at bay until the buzzer.

With this convincing win, the CCC Warriors proved their resilience and teamwork, starting strong, steadily widening the margin, and never looking back against their rivals.

18/09/2025

CCAA '20 IN PHOTOS | ARNIS

17/09/2025

CCAA '20 | UPDATE | CCC Warriors Clinch Third in Men’s Table Tennis

CCC Warriors paddled with determination and sharp ex*****on in the round robin table tennis match, sealing third place in the men’s division after a series of hard-fought singles matches.

Despite the setbacks, the Warriors’ highlight came in their straight-sets win against LGC, where powerful smashes and aggressive serve returns sealed the victory. In other matches, CCC pushed their rivals to extended rallies, narrowly dropping sets against Minsu and Navigators.

The lone female Warrior also displayed grit in her singles match against Navigators, forcing deuce in two sets with crafty spin variations and solid backhand blocks, though she eventually bowed in a tight three-setter.

Throughout the tourney, CCC warriors demonstrated disciplined footwork, strong topspin strokes, and effective placement to counter opponents’ attacks. While CCC fell just short against some rival teams, their consistency in key rallies and serve returns secured crucial wins to seal third place in the men’s category.

Men’s Single:
CCC vs LGC: 1–2 (5–11, 13–11, 4–11)
CCC vs LGC: 2–0 (11–4, 11–4)
CCC vs St. Mark: 0–3 (8–11, 4–11, 10–12)
CCC vs DWCC: 0–2 (3–11, 10–12)
CCC vs DWCC: 0–2 (7–11, 6–11)
CCC vs DWCC: 0–2 (8–11, 6–11)
CCC vs Navigators: 0–3 (6–11, 9–11, 10–12)
CCC vs Minsu: 0–2 (9–11, 12–14)
CCC vs Minsu: 0–3 (13–15, 9–11, 9–11)

Women’s Single:
CCC vs Navigators: 0–3 (12–14, 8–11, 12–14)

Written by: Princess Selah C. Catanyag

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