13/08/2026
πππ ππππ: PCC Brings Students Together Through General Orientation and Student Development Symposium
By Cathy Pearl Batilante
Passi City College (PCC) brought together students from various departments during its Students' General Orientation 2026 held on August 13 at the City of Passi Arena, providing students with an opportunity to strengthen their connection with the college community through orientation, learning, and shared experiences.
The orientation featured presentations on the Collegeβs academic programs, offices, services, policies, and institutional values. Faculty and staff were likewise introduced to the students as they continue to guide, support, and serve the PCC community throughout Academic Year 2026β2027.
Among the highlights of the program was the crowning of Mr. Kyle Windel P. Vicentino and Ms. Rhovelyn B. Paller, both from the School of Hospitality Management (SOHM), as Mr. and Ms. Face of A.Y. 2026β2027, respectively.
The program also featured the PCC Student Development Symposium, which tackled key issues on HIV awareness, prevention, testing, treatment, stigma reduction, and responsible digital influence. The discussions encouraged students to make informed decisions, promote awareness, and exercise responsibility in their use of social media and other digital platforms.
During the program, Dr. Janice Jennifer P. Palmares, College Administrator / President emphasized the importance of unity and collective identity among PCCnians, reminding them that despite taking different paths, they remain part of one community.
βIn our life as one PCC community, we may sometimes move to the right or move to the left, stay at the center and turn around, but we will still move as one community, raising our flag as we fly high, PCCnians.β
Her message underscored the importance of staying united and carrying the name and identity of Passi City College with pride wherever the studentsβ individual journeys may lead.
The General Orientation 2026 served as an avenue for PCCnians to reconnect with the Collegeβs programs, people, and shared values while strengthening their sense of belonging as members of one PCC community.