The College Chronicle - Meycauayan College

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 ,𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑-𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 —𝐉𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐘 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄!🎉🎂

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐘𝐎 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 — 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭!✨

You truly are the calmest, sweetest soul we know — soft yet steady, gentle yet so diligent and hardworking. We appreciate you for being authentically yourself — radiating warmth, compassion, and an incredible, uplifting energy that brightens every space. You have a unique ability to make everyone feel accepted, cherished, and appreciated, and be a great dear friend, transforming everyday moments into something special. Your kindness has a big impact on the hearts of people around you, and your wonderful disposition makes you extremely unique truly one‑of‑a‑kind.

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐠, 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚, 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐚—Our also talented Layout Artist Jenny Rose Encartado exhibits these traits brilliantly. You give your all to everything you do, whether at school or elsewhere, balancing your editorial work with so many other duties. You pursue a Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English, while being active in United Auxiliary of Bibliophiles and Future Mentors Society — plus a consistent Dean’s Lister for two years despite it all.

You shared: “It’s safe to try and explore when you are not really pressured. Mapapagtanto mo na lang na doble pala ‘yung mga bagay that seemed impossible before.” Every achievement is truly something to be proud of!

- From TCC Family: never forget that you are a part of us and you are never alone, no matter what. Wishing you a birthday full of endless happiness, wonderful surprises, love, and blessings as incredible as you are. You deserve all the joy and much more! 🥰💛🤍🖤

Meycauayan College, Inc., our dearest MCians, with great pride, we proudly introduce the new set of 𝙴𝚍𝚒𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝙱𝚘𝚊𝚛𝚍 of the Official School Publication, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞, for the Academic year 2026-2027.

Every position entrusted to a person carries a solemn responsibility to uphold truth, integrity, and excellence in campus journalism. Each member has been chosen not only for their skill and dedication but also for their commitment to serving as the voice of the student body, the mirror of our institution’s values, and the bridge between the administration, faculty, and students.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅! Let us all support them as they carry out their important mission.

Here’s to a successful and fruitful Academic Year 2026–2027!




✍🏻 Cindrelle Jasmin Bantog

𝗡𝗼 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀—𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀! 🎉

Atty. Aristeo R. Cruz, CPA, PhD stands as a steadfast pillar—an inspiring leader whose life reflects dignity, service, and excellence. From his early beginnings to becoming a respected figure, he has consistently demonstrated strength in character and a passion for uplifting others. His journey led him to serve Meycauayan College, Inc. for two decades, eventually rising as its President in 2025, continuing a legacy built on integrity and vision.

In the same year, he achieved remarkable milestones as National President of ACPACI and recipient of an Honoris Causa in law. Beyond his accomplishments, he remains a dedicated educator and mentor, committed to sharing knowledge and shaping future professionals.

Today, we celebrate not only his achievements but the man behind them—a guiding pillar whose brilliance continues to inspire. Happy Birthday, President T***s! 🌟

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By: Empress Sheryne Calalang - Feature and Literary Writer
Layout: Arvilyn Palaran - Head Layout Artist

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗠𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

Freshmen of Meycauayan College, Inc. officially began their academic journey as they attended their first day of face-to-face classes, marking the start of a new chapter.

Students from different programs explored the campus, met new classmates, and experienced their first day filled with both excitement and anticipation.

To welcome them, the Supreme Student Council distributed free taho, giving freshmen a warm and sweet introduction to college life.

The first day reflected a mix of nerves and excitement as students took their initial steps into a new environment.

In the coming weeks, students can expect various activities and events designed to help them adjust, connect, and stay engaged within the college community.

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✍🏻 Samantha Luague & Jinnoel Quemada
📸 Arsielle Bernardo & SSC Councilor Kim Kaila Josh Tan
Frame by: Fatima Nichole De Guzman

𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐙 𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐙 𝐎𝐏𝐙! 𝐧𝐚𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚 ’𝐤𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐫! 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐧𝐚 𝐮𝐥𝐢!?😩😱

𝐖𝐀𝐙𝐙𝐔𝐏, 𝐌𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒!✨

Handa na ba ang lahat sa first day nila? Think of this moment just like a verification check: you’ve rested, recharged, and enjoyed your vacation, and now it’s time to confirm you are ready for what’s ahead! Just like clicking “verify,” 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐖, 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟕 is our official start date— eto na talaga kasi ang totoong sign mo return and begin a fresh chapter!

Step into our campus with confidence, determination, and positivity. There will be new lessons, new challenges, and new chances to grow… and malay mo, ‘di ba? Baka dito mo pa makilala ang makakasama mo for the rest of your life? Hindiii! 😂

You’ve successfully completed the vacation break—now back to reality muna.
Select all squares if you are ready…
𝐌𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒 — 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚📚💛🤍🖤

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Caption by : 𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚 and 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐋𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞- Social Media Managers
Pubmat by: 𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 - Head Layout Artist

ANNOUNCEMENT | COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

Please be informed that classes for the College Department of Meycauayan College, Inc. will officially start on June 17, 2026.

📌 FIRST YEAR students will have FACE-TO-FACE classes.
📌 SECOND YEAR to FOURTH YEAR students will have ONLINE classes.

Upperclass students are advised to check their Google Classroom using their official MCian account for schedules and class updates.

Let us begin another academic year filled with learning, growth, and excellence. See you, MCIans!

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒅.”

As a new chapter unfolds for The College Chronicle, a fresh section heads of student journalists steps forward — committed to informing, inspiring, and amplifying the article that matter within and beyond our campus. Guided by integrity, creativity, and journalistic excellence, these individuals are entrusted with leading the publication's various editorial and media divisions for the academic year.

Meet the New Section Heads of The College Chronicle:

📰 Head News and Sports Editor – Dave Yap
📚 Head Feature and Literary Editor – Cindrelle Jasmin Bantog
📸 Head Photojournalist – Arsielle Rio Bernardo
✏️ Head Cartoonist – Jeffrey S. Molina
🎨 Head Layout Artist – Arvilyn Palaran
🎙️ Radio and TV Broadcasting Head – John Mark Garcia

With sharpened perspectives and a shared commitment to responsible journalism, these student journalist are set to uphold the standards of 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞.

Note:
The broadcasting function remains tentative. The organization is currently in the process of drafting the proposal and assessing the equipment required for the transition of TCC. Stay tuned, MCians!

PART 2/2 - NSTP Batch 2026 Marks Graduation, Upholds Service and Leadership

Meycauayan City — The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Batch 2026 officially concluded its training with a graduation ceremony held on June 4, 2026, at the Meycauayan College Dr. Jose Locsin Multi-Purpose Hall.

Mr. Jericho M. Manuel, Education Program Specialist II from the Commission on Higher Education Region III (CHEDRO III), delivered an inspirational message to the students.

Also present at the ceremony were key academic officials who extended their congratulatory messages: Dr. Nelia R. Gagam, RGC, Dean of the Area of Arts, Education, and Sciences; Mrs. Ferolyn Santiago, Dean of the Area of Hospitality Management and Related Programs; Dr. Belen G. Gregorio, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Carmina S. Beluan, MAEd, Student Services Office Directress; and the principals of the Elementary and High School Departments, Mrs. Zenaida Gonzales, LPT, and Mrs. Maria Cecilia G. Bernardino, MAEd.

MC students from various academic programs were awarded certificates of completion, recognizing their active participation and dedication throughout the program. Selected graduates were also honored with special awards for their exemplary performance in both campus-based and community engagements.

Selected groups also performed their winning cultural presentation dances, showcasing the rich tapestry of Philippine culture through festival-inspired performances from different regions.

Group 7 – Katiwas was hailed as Champion for their presentation of the Pagoda Festival, followed by Group 9 – Matapat as 1st Runner-Up with Sayaw sa Bangko. Group 4 – Masigasig secured 2nd Runner-Up for their Dinagyang Festival performance, while Group 6 – Mapagkumbaba placed 3rd Runner-Up with their Kadayawan Festival presentation. However, the 2nd Runner-Up group was unable to perform during the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

The success of the event was made possible through the guidance and support of NSTP Instructor Ms. Karen Marie Ramirez, MAEd, NSTP Coordinator Mr. Ranulfo Beluan, MA, and the student officers who led and represented the batch.

Article by: Ellaine A. Villasis
Photos by: Maruz Francois V. Pacheco