09/08/2025
𝐕𝐈𝐕𝐀 𝐄𝐋 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑! l 𝐂𝐏𝐂 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝟐/𝟐)
A day of spirit, remembrance, and celebration unfolded at Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion as students from all departments came together for the much-anticipated CPC Big Day and Founder's Day 2025, under the theme, "One Purisima, One Purpose: Rising Together in Faith and Excellence." The event was a vibrant showcase of faith, tribute, friendly competition, and camaraderie, all embodying the essence of CPC’s united and thriving community.
The celebration began with a moving Eucharistic Mass at the San Lorenzo Event Center (SLEC), CPC Blvd. Campus, presided over by Very Rev. Fr. Freddie Billanes, CPC’s esteemed Rector. In his heartfelt homily, he reflected on CPC’s inspiring journey; one that began with humble roots and grew into a cornerstone of educational excellence. He honored the vision and relentless dedication of Msgr. Vicente M. Gonzales, the visionary founder who laid the groundwork for the institution back in 1948.
Following the Mass, a significant moment occurred with the blessing of 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, a newly designated space that pays tribute to the founder’s enduring legacy. More than just a physical landmark, the plaza serves as both a memorial and a symbol of CPC’s continued growth and steadfast commitment to its mission. It stands as a reminder of how far the institution has come and how far it will continue to rise.
The competitive spirit of the day came alive as each department performed their department chants, showcasing their school pride and passion. In the end, the results were in:
🥇1st Place: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗠𝗘)
🥈2nd Place: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘)
🥉3rd Place: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 (𝗖𝗕𝗠𝗔)
As the day’s festivities escalated, the atmosphere shifted to high-energy excitement with the highly anticipated Hip-hop Dance Competition. Every department brought their A-game, delivering performances brimming with powerful choreography, eye-catching visuals, and infectious enthusiasm. The audience was captivated, cheering with intensity as each group showed off their distinct style and talent. After much deliberation, the winners were announced:
🥇1st Place: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (𝗦𝗛𝗦)
🥈2nd Place: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 (𝗖𝗕𝗠𝗔)
🥉3rd Place: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗖𝗛𝗧𝗠)
The afternoon program of kicked off with the 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤, a symbolic parade of welcome for the first-year students from all departments. The walk was highlighted by a solemn moment of offering and respect to the Blessed Virgin Mary, a tradition that reflects CPC’s devotion and gratitude as the academic journey begins.
Excitement filled the air as the much-awaited 𝐌𝐫. & 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 unfolded, showcasing the grace, confidence, and wit of the first-year representatives. After an afternoon of dazzling presentations and charming answers, the results were announced:
👑Mr. Acquaintance 2025 – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗖𝗛𝗧𝗠)
👑Ms. Acquaintance 2025 – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗖𝗘𝗧)
🥇1st Runner-Up
Male – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗖𝗘𝗧)
Female – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗖𝗛𝗧𝗠)
🥈2nd Runner-Up
Male – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘)
Female – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘)
The day wrapped up with lively games, shared laughter, and a vibrant party proper, a perfect ending to a celebration rooted in faith, unity, and the Purisimian spirit.
Words by Crizia Mae Carbajosa and Kristine Angelu Alegre
Photos by Bianca Gloria, Ein Sanguillosa, Frances Joanne Amparo, VJ Grace Fagar, Crizia Mae Carbajosa, and Kristine Angelu Alegre