𝗛𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗿. 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘀. 𝗥𝗖𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘉𝘺 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘴𝘰𝘯 In a historic sweep, this year’s Mr. and Ms. RCC 2026 emerged from the High School Department.Kurt Gabriel Calo from 12-ABM A was crowned the Mr. RCC 2026 Grand Winner, also taking home the titles Mister Social Media, Best in Ramp, and The Gleaner’s Choice Award.Calo expressed heartfelt gratitude to the High School Department, his teachers, classmates, and family, emphasizing that their unwavering support gave him the confidence to perform at his best.“To my classmates and the entire High School Department, thank you for your cheers, support, and belief in me. Your encouragement gave me the confidence and strength to do my best on stage. To my teachers, thank you for your guidance and constant support. You helped shape not only my performance but also my character. I am truly grateful,” Calo wrote in a Facebook post.“To my family, thank you for your unconditional love, prayers, and sacrifices. You are my strength and inspiration. I wouldn’t have achieved this without you,” he added.Meanwhile, Kaia Carmelita Posadas of 11-HUMSS A captured the Ms. RCC 2026 Grand Title, along with Ms. Photogenic, Organizers’ Choice, Best in Official Shirt, Best in Creative Jeans, Best in Casual Wear, Best in Summer Wear, and Best in Formal Wear.Posadas admitted that winning came as a surprise. She shared that she had once doubted herself and even considered backing out, but ultimately chose to trust in God’s timing.“Winning this pageant is something I truly did not expect. Being the youngest among the candidates, I had so many doubts. There was even a time when I was planning to back out because I felt nervous and unsure of myself. But I chose to pray instead of quitting,” Posadas wrote in her Facebook post.“When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen,” she added, quoting Isaiah 60:22.Meanwhile, Ashley Faye Armada from 12-STEM A emerged as the 1st Runner-up in the Ms. RCC 2026, garnering the awards Ms. Social Media and The Gleaner’s Choice Award.Adding to the department’s success in the Mr. RCC category, Kyle Calex Del Mundo of 11-HUMSS A bagged the Organizer’s Choice Award and 3rd Place Best in Talent. Benjamin Baluyut from 12-ABM B won Mr. Social Media Personality and Mr. Congeniality, while John Nathan Raydanas of 11-HUMSS A claimed 2nd Place Best in Creative Jeans.Meanwhile, in the Ms. RCC division, Keisha Enriquez from 12-ABM A secured Best in Talent, Choreographer’s Choice, and 2nd Place People’s Choice Award, while Blair David of 12-HUMSS B earned Best in Ramp.The event, chaired by Mr. Airwin Ditianquin alongside Mr. Rizalde M. Capio as pageant head, featured a series of performances, Q&A portions, and presentations, contesting the poise, talent, and charisma of the participating bets from both the High School and College departments.