The Garcian, Kalibo (2025)

04/06/2025

Garcia College of Technology Supreme Student Council conducted Leadership Training and Workshop held at Don Florencio M. Garcia Memorial Hall on June 4, 2025 with the theme: "Believe, Explore, Triumph: Leadership Excellence Through Personal Growth."

Leadership Training and Workshop showcased different talks by the resource speakers which include Ms. Cyna Marie Franco, Local Government Operations Officer-DILG Aklan. She highlighted the importance of Emotional Intelligence in leaderhip quoting, “Leadership is not domination. It's the art of persuading people to work towards a common goal. We are all leaders in our own way."

Hon. Mark Vega Quimpo of Sangguniang Panlalawigan tackled about Parliamentary Procedures. He specifically quoted, “Each decision and interaction shapes our shared future. Let us do good now for this moment to contribute together.”

Janica Dela Peña, Provincial Youth Development Officer, tackled the effects of strong self-discipline in leadership and teams. “Sucess is a few simple discipline practice it everyday. Small habits can change your life.”

This event was made possible by GCT SSC Adviser Engr. Calvin Leigh Dalida and Ms. Weralyn Señeris, and various GCT Student Organizations.

Article by Karl Christian Canlas

04/06/2025

‎Garcia College of Technology Celebrates 19 New CPAs, Surpasses National Average in May 2025 CPA Board Exam
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‎Garcia College of Technology (GCT) proudly announced that 19 of its graduates passed the May 2025 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Examination, according to the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on June 4, 2025.
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‎GCT posted a 44.19% passing rate, significantly higher than the national average of 33.11%, reflecting the school’s continued commitment to academic excellence and professional readiness in accountancy education.
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‎The successful GCT examinees are:
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‎Aisle Kaye R. Alonzo, CPA
‎Chorinne Jade R. Balgos, CPA
‎Jayvee Z. Clemen, CPA
‎John Marsel M. Dela Cruz, CPA
Ni‎ño R. Ibardolaza, CPA
‎Noelyn N. Gervacio, CPA
‎Trisha Mae T. Malacad, CPA
‎Libby Baum C. Marin, CPA
‎Jesalie M. Nacino, CPA
‎Rhea Pearl Q. Nemis, CPA
‎Mark D. Niñofranco, CPA
‎Mia Z. Perucho, CPA
‎Lizarich I. Sabay, CPA
‎Diane Hazel M. Saguano, CPA
‎Coleen Grace Y. Sia, CPA
‎Paul Angelo E. Sia, CPA
‎Norlyn T. Traje, CPA
‎Jeremiah Loise P. Seraspi, CPA
‎Mark Ivane R. Vega, CPA
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‎The administration and faculty of Garcia College of Technology extended their congratulations to the new CPAs, lauding their hard work and determination. The school also reaffirmed its support for aspiring accountants through continuous curriculum improvement and faculty development.
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‎The achievement marks another milestone for GCT as it continues to build its reputation as a leading institution for accountancy education in Western Visayas.

Article by Marianne Sofia Guarin

06/05/2025

‎𝐆𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟑𝟒 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬!
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‎Civil Engineers Licensure Exam (CELE) held last April 2025 produced a rate of 29.21% (4, 940) out of 16, 913. Released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), GCT has an overall passing rate of 39.08%, and an impressive 47.83% passing rate for first-time takers. The result includes GCT Alumnus listed as follows;
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‎ENGR. PAUL JHON ERIC V. AQUINO
‎ENGR. PAUL LORENZ M. ARAPAN
‎ENGR. LOURDES M. BRAULIO
‎ENGR. CESAR B. CALOPEZ JR.
‎ENGR. MARK P. CASIDSID
‎ENGR. NOEIAH LEEN T. CEZAR
‎ENGR. JOHN RHENEL M. DE JUAN
‎ENGR. JAY Z. ELIAS
‎ENGR. VON JOEY N. FERNANDO
‎ENGR. BYRON T. GARBOSA
‎ENGR. JOHN REY L. GOBOY
‎ENGR. J-P LOURD L. GOMEZ
‎ENGR. MORIEL DAVE T. GREGORIO
‎ENGR. ROWEN REY T. GREGORIO
‎ENGR. JERICHA GABRIELLE D. IGNACIO
‎ENGR. FEMIL S. JARQUIO
‎ENGR. ALJON LLOYD S. JUSTO
‎ENGR. JASPER JAY C. LACHICA
‎ENGR. NATHANIEL R. LACHICA
‎ENGR. JOHN JOEMER Z. NALAUNAN
‎ENGR. JOSHUA T. OXEMER
‎ENGR. JIGGEN EMANUEL B. PANADO
‎ENGR. JADE MARINELLE N. PEÑAFLOR
‎ENGR. DONN BENEDICT A. RAMOS
‎ENGR. NAOMI GWYNE A. RAMOS
‎ENGR. PETER VINCE D. RENACIDO
‎ENGR. JOHN PAUL D. RUBIAS
‎ENGR. GREGGY T. RUIZ
‎ENGR. BOBLYLE G. STA. MARIA
‎ENGR. JUMEL CHRIS G. TABERNILLA
‎ENGR. RANMIGUEL G. TAYCO
‎ENGR. JOHN RYL T. TORIAGA
‎ENGR. CRIS JOHN PAUL N. URSUA
‎ENGR. HASSEN R. VILLORENTE
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‎Some of the topics that are covered during this year’s board exam includes Mathematics, Surveying and Transportation Engineering, Hydraulics and Geotechnical Engineering and Structural Engineering and Construction.
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‎Results were posted on May 6, 2025 and thus, this proves that Garcia College of Technology yet again produced some of the students that are talented in all fields such as— Civil Engineering! GCT students indeed, are bearers of excellence.

03/03/2025

The COMBATS Team has once again made a history when they emerged as the new titleholder of the Overall Champion title in today's Literary, Musical, and Dance Competitions, held at Teodosio Sports and Cultural Complex, March 3.

The back-to-back clinching of places by their contestants in every contest has earned their triumphant claim on the most wanted title. Their determination and skill paid off as they won over the great teams of the Civil Engineering Team, CEIHMS Team, and the Accountancy Team. The exciting competition was intense with the CE team clinching the 1st place, followed by the CEIHMS team winning the 2nd place, and the Accountancy team landing on the 3rd place.

Article by Dioniemar Cuarentas
Layout by Charls Cabangon

03/03/2025

When talents and skills rained from above, these individuals must have been awake and filling their buckets 'til it pours. For the second part of Literary-Musical-Dance Competitions, the Garcians have serenaded the audiences with their harmonious and melodious voices, struck awe with their bright smiles as they perform their folkdances, and elicit a rousing round of cheers as they flaunt their hip-hop grooves--winning the hearts of the judges.

VOCAL SOLO (CLASSICAL)

1st Place: Alexandra Bernice M. Tayco (BSA-2)
2nd Place: Kimberly Louise I. Recasa (BSCE-2)
3rd Place: Ania Dela Vega (BSBA MM-3)

VOCAL SOLO POPULAR (OPM)

1st Place: Mark Jude L. Nabor (BSBAMM-4)
2nd Place: Maureen T. Guadalquever (BSA-2)
3rd Place: Althea Claire P. Maño (BSHM-2)

VOCAL DUET POPULAR (OPM)

1st Place: John Derick B. Melgar (BSBA-1) & Sophia B. Santiago (BSBAMM-3)
2nd Place: Ian Gabriel B. Vega (BSIT-2) & Althea Claire P. Maño (BSHM-2)
3rd Place: John Lorenz U. Nadua (BSCE-3) & Algene R. Libosada (BSCE-3)

PHILIPPINE FOLKDANCE

1st Place: Vianne Cherie O. Capiyoc (BSBAFM-2)
Pauline Angela S. Tolentino (BSBAOM-4)
Denice Zea Tamayo (BSBAFM-2)
Krizha Mae C. Canillo (BSBAFM-4)
Cari Anthony S. Alamis (BSME-2)
Adrian B. Marticio (BSME-2)
Harry De Guia (BSME-4)
Rein Khylo Rejano (BSME-4)

2nd Place: Joela Marrie E. Aroskin (BSCE-4)
Ma. Anthonette F. Fulgencio (BSCE-4)
Jhermie Anne Resos (BSCE-4)
Shebaniah Ann C. Naigan (BSCE-3)
Justin Miguel S. Retiro (BSCE-4)
John Paulo M. Garcia (BSCE-4)
Zandro Leo N. Canlog (BSCE-3)

3rd Place: Vonn Alex Psynell B. Condez (BSIT-1)
May O. Torres (BSIT-2)
Juliana Rose E. Dumalag (BSIT-2)
Kresselle H. Jamili (BSHM-3)
Shean Ghin Sid Y. Ginoy (BSIT-3)
Serwee P. Artocilla (BSHM-1)
Cynthia Chantell P. Matern (BSEE-4)
Allan F. Prado, Jr. (BSHM-3)

HIP-HOP DANCE

1st Place: Mia J. Flores (BSCE-2)
Jhon Ronald D. Ascaño (BSCE-3)
Cedrick Jess O. Nebril (BSCE-3)
Jan David S. Rein (BSCE-4)
Germie Ali Ross A. Solano (BSCE-2)
Cziel B. Senados (BSCE-3)
Matt David E. Chavez (BSCE-3)
Czarelle N. San Miguel (BSCE-4)
Jane Mae F. Losaria (BSCE-4)
Marrielle B. Sibullas (BSCE-4)
Jaspher Ray S. Reloj (BSCE-4)

2nd Place: Irish B. Salazar (BSIT-4)
Victor C. Sajise Jr. (BSEE-4)
Izaiah Shane R. Reyes (BSHM-2)
Danica S. Alfaro (BSIT-4)
Nicole A. De Jesus (BSIT-2)
Rhea Rhuz A. Cipriano (BSIT-3)
Prince John Lenard D. Juanico (BSIT-2)
Dharellene Mae V. Selfaison (BSIT-2)
Renz Aidan Ibañez (BSIT-2)
Lherie Mae B. Cuarentas (BSEE-1)

3rd Place: Shien Elden R. Darunday (BSBAFM-4)
Josh Enrique C. Dela Cruz (BSBAMM-4)
Eryn Ashleigh C. Barrera (BSBAMM-4)
Angelica Segovia (BSBAMM-4)
Jules Leanie Bautista (BSBAFM-2)
Frances Arianne A. Feliciano (BSBA-1)
Jamaillah M. Acosta (BSBA-1)
Nesley Jean J. Baladjay (BSBAFM-2)
Kimberly T. Distor (BSBAMM-2)
Excel Grace Flores (BSBAFM-2)
Femmy M. Parce (BSBAMM-4)

via Dioniemar Cuarentas
Photo Courtesy of Remond Bruce Vicente and Mariane Sofhia Guarin

03/03/2025

The 2025 GCT Literary-Musical-Dance Competitions have proved again that Garcians are indeed bearer of excellence. The cultural event proceeds with the theme, "Sustaining the Country's Inclusive Grassroots Sports Program as a Pathway to the Olympics" and the Garcians have exceptionally showcased the beauty of their minds, creativity, and fluency as they take over
the stage in Oration, Talumpati, Binalaybay, Extemporaneous Speech, and Character Interpretation Contests.

ORATION

1st Place: Jona A. Palacio (BSOA-2)
2nd Place: Monique G. Isturis (BSCE-1)
3rd Place: John Allen B. Obidos (BSEE-3)

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH (ENGLISH)

1st Place: Jose Jun T. Legria (BSA-3)
2nd Place: Ylyssa R. Pallada (BSBAMM-3)
3rd Place: Daniel T. Barbosa (BSCE-2)

TALUMPATI

1st Place: Jona A. Palacio (BSOA-2)
2nd Place: John Joshua S. Casidsid (BSCE-4)
3rd Place: Kate Nicole D. De la Peña (BSEE-4)

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH (FILIPINO)

1st Place: Shairelyn C. Asiong (BSCE-4)
2nd Place: Reniel V. Delgado (BSEE-4)
3rd Place: Juliene D. Dela Cruz (BSBAMM-4)

CHARACTER INTERPRETATION

1st Place: Nelda Patricia L. Ravas (BSHM-3)
2nd Place: Essa Mikaella I. Sombilon (BSCE-2)
3rd Place: Rachel Sundy Joy D. Fegueroa (BSA-2)

BINALAYBAY

1st Place: Chales Alcaraz (BSBAMM-4)
2nd Place: Harvey Lawrence A. Abala (BSCE-3)
3rd Place: Dian Y. Rebenito (BSA-1)

via Dioniemar Cuarentas
Photo Courtesy of Remond Bruce Vicente and Mariane Sofhia Guarin

03/03/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Sea of faces, all here for the thrill and beauty of GCT Literary, Musical, and Dance Contest 2025

Photo Courtesy of Remond Bruce Vicente, Marianne Sofhia Guarin, and Trixie Jane Peren

03/03/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 brought electrifying energy to the stage! It was a thrilling display of talent, with teams bringing high-energy performances and powerful choreography to the dance floor. The crowd was on fire, cheering for every beat, every move, and every drop! The competition was a nonstop rollercoaster of energy.

Teams delivered high-impact routines, fierce moves, and jaw-dropping choreography, proving that hip-hop is more than just dance, it’s pure expression!

Words By Ella Mhay Soto
Photo Courtesy of Remond Bruce Vicente

03/03/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐊𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The stage came alive with vibrant colors and graceful movements as the Literary-Musical-Dance Competitions 2025 showcased the rich cultural heritage of folk dance.

They all succesfully delivered an unforgettable showcase of culture and artistry. Their jiggling moves and contagious smile excites every spectators. The event not only celebrated talent but also strengthened the appreciation for traditional dance among students.

via Ella Mhay Soto
Photo Courtesy of Remond Bruce Vicente

03/03/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐎 (𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋) 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐎 (𝐎𝐏𝐌)

Beautiful rhythms fill the atmosphere of the stadium from the performances of the talented participants in the singing competitions. The Vocal Solo (Classical) contestants serenade the audience with their magnificent voices while preserving the cultural heritage of classical songs. Meanwhile, during the second segment, which is the Vocal Solo (OPM), the Filipino spirit fills the venue as the talented participants exhibit their beautiful voices while proudly performing Filipino songs on the stage. The segment of Vocal Duet emphasizes the sweet melodies merging the charming vocals of each participant. These competitions highlight the excellence of the Garcians, not just in academic endeavors, but also in talent exhibitions.

via Jona Alvero Palacio
Photo Courtesy of Remond Bruce Vicente

03/03/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Literary, Musical and Dance Contests Part 2

Photo Courtesy of Remond Bruce Vicente

03/03/2025

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐁𝐀𝐘

Garcians continue to amaze us with their astounding performance in Binalaybay, an exquisite style of Akeanon poetry, showcasing their fluency of the dialect and impressive interpretation of the theme. Each lyric encapsulates a narrative of the Country's Inclusive Grassroots Sports Program as a Pathway to the Olympics. In celebrating this enduring literary form, we recognize how poetry connects generations, safeguarding our legacy while enabling expression beyond the limitations of mere words.

via Ellen Dela Cruz
Photo Courtesy of Remond Bruce Vicente

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