Pines City Colleges (PCC) marks a significant milestone in 2024 as it celebrates its 55th founding anniversary under the theme “Upholding P.I.N.E.S. at 55: The Key to Empowered Health Professionals.” This theme underscores PCC’s commitment to its five core values, highlighting the importance of ethical behavior and respect in professional interactions. Dedicated to lifelong learning, PCC aims to foster success and make a positive impact on the community by addressing its needs and driving progress. This commitment has resulted in the emergence of numerous skilled healthcare professionals and remarkable achievements from graduates across its various colleges.
This founding anniversary will not be filled with excitement without the competitions and activities held in the institution and outside the institution. Here are the winners of the said competitions:
Trash Mosaic Competition Winners
- Champion: College of Pharmacy
- 1st runner up: College of Respiratory Therapy
- 2nd runner up: College of Medical Laboratory Science
Creative College Display Competition Winners
- Champion: College of Dentistry (Discover the Art of Dentistry)
- 1st runner up: College of Nursing (Into the Unknown)
- 2nd runner up: Senior High School (Where we Build our Future)
Campus Photojournalism Competition Winner
- Champion: Mr. Aerhofre Ford B. Libag, College of Nursing
Student Organization Booth Category:
- Best Food Product: Red Cross Youth-PCC Chapter- “Pancit Sisig”
- Best Non-Food Item: Pines City Colleges Academic Scholars’ Organization- “Button Pins”
- Best Organization: Dentistry Student Organization (College of Dentistry)
Student Organization Bulletin Board Competition Winners
- Champion: PCC BIBAK Cultural Group
- 1st runner up: Association of Respiratory Therapy Students (College of Respiratory Therapy)
- 2nd runner up: Organization of Future Pharmacists (College of Pharmacy)
Overall Champion in the Foundation Day Trade Fair 2024
- Champion: College of Dentistry
Solo Vocal Competition Winners
- Champion: School of Medicine
- 1st runner up: College of Nursing
- 2nd runner up: College of Respiratory Therapy
Group Sing and Dance Competition Winners
- Champion: College of Nursing
- 1st runner up: College of Pharmacy
- 2nd runner up: Senior High School
Street Dance Competition Winners
- Champion: College of Pharmacy
- 1st runner up: College of Dentistry
- 2nd runner up: College of Nursing
Festival Dance Competition Winners
- Champion: College of Dentistry
- 1st runner up: College of Nursing
- 2nd runner up: Senior High School
Extemporaneous Speech Competition Winners
- Champion: Sandra C. Co (School of Medicine)
- 1st runner up: Eryl Kate Mones (Senior High School)
- 2nd runner up: Isabel Biase (College of Pharmacy)
Spoken Poetry Competition Winners
- Champion: Senior High School
- 1st runner up: College of Pharmacy
- 2nd runner up: College of Dentistry
Vlog Making Competition Winners
- Champion: College of Pharmacy
- 1st runner up: College of Respiratory Therapy
- 2nd runner up: College of Dentistry
Mobile Legends Tournament Winners
- Champion: College of Dentistry
- 1st runner up: College of Nursing
- 2nd runner up: College of Respiratory Therapy
Quiz Bee Competition Winners
- Champion: College of Pharmacy
- 1st runner up: Senior High School
- 2nd runner up: College of Respiratory Therapy
Charcoal Drawing Competition Winners
- Champioon: Leann Candace Balba & Dazyn Atiwag (College of Respiratory Therapy)
- 1st runner up: Gaile Salidad & Paula Angela Ruiz (School of Medicine)
- 2nd runner up: Nash Nicole Lorenzo & Al Mark Rivera (College of Nursing)
Digital Arts Competition Winners
- Champion: Samuelson Ces (School of Medicine)
- 1st runner up: Jan Gwynn Huleiden Oppod (Senior High School)
- 2nd runner up: Daphne Jade Alfonso (College of Pharmacy)
Fun Run Winners
Employees Female Category:
- Champion: Palacio, Rose Ann (ICT Department)
- 1st runner up: Laarni, Cabutaje (Maintenance)
- 2nd runner up: Sib-aten Joy (Senior High School Faculty)
Student Male Category:
- Champion: Victorio, Mike Allen (College of Nursing)
- 1st runner up: Taban, Julifer (School of Medicine)
- 2nd runner up: Dacanay, Luregem (College of Medical Laboratory Science)
Student Female Category:
- Champion: Addongan, Noem (College of Respiratory Therapy)
- 1st runner up: Pacsi, Aileen (College of Dentistry)
- 2nd runner up: Camite, Blyzle (College of Nursing)
PCC Employee Tiktok/Reels Competition Winners
- Champion: Senior High School Faculty
- 1st runner up: Zhamanta Olipendo (Dean of College of Respiratory Therapy)
- 2nd runner up: General Education Faculty
Laro ng Lahi Winners
- Champion: Team White
- 1st runner up: Team Yellow
- 2nd runner up: Team Pink
Service Awardees 2024
On October 3, 2024, the President’s Night event acknowledged four remarkable PCC employees with service awards, which were presented by the institution’s President, Ms. Rocio P. Baltao. This celebration demonstrates PCC’s dedication to not only developing the abilities of its medical students, but also to supporting and valuing its employees. The recipients demonstrate the dedication and ability that are essential to the institution’s success. Their continuous service at PCC demonstrates a deep connection to the community and a shared commitment to improving the educational environment. By promoting employee well-being and recognizing their efforts, PCC develops a culture of commitment and performance.
Pines City Colleges Service Awardees 2024:
- Rose A. Monchiguing (25 years)
- Janice S. Patacsil (10 years)
- Lily-Ann L. Dulay (5 years)
- Shamarri Joy R. Mang-Osan (5 years)
Variety Show for a Cause
On October 9, 2024, the PCC hosted an amazing variety show for a cause, displaying talent and community spirit, led by Ms. Rowena T. Acacio, the head of the Community Engagement Service. The event aimed to collect funds for Project ANGELS, an initiative that supports local outreach projects. The performance featured an excellent list of performers, including employees and representatives from several student organizations. Each act showcased the different abilities of the PCC community, generating a sense of community and innovation. Students acknowledged their satisfaction and appreciation for their instructors’ efforts in organizing the event.
The PCC’s 55th founding anniversary was an occasion full with humor, inspiration, and a strong sense of purpose, demonstrating that when a community works together, incredible things can happen. #Collin Jaye Laguinday
