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Basco Clinches OTCJ Title for RCC and Angeles City Robb Gabriel I. Basco, editor-in-chief of The Gleaner of Republic Central Colleges, received his award as one of Central Luzon’s Regional Outstanding Tertiary Campus Journalists (OTCJ) on February 12, 2026, during the 24th Regional Higher Education Press Conference at Palm Cabanas Resort in Arayat, Pampanga.Basco stood as the only awardee from the Angeles City division in this year’s OTCJ search, organized by the Association of Tertiary School Paper Advisers of Region III Inc. (ATSPAR III Inc.), which recognizes exemplary tertiary campus journalists across the region for leadership, journalistic excellence, service, and community involvement.This year’s press conference included a total of 615 delegates and 42 campus publications.Congratulations, certified RCCian!

RCC Academic & Dance Fest From years well-built, the ascension to the peak begins!  Forged by 80 years of dedicated service, Republic Central Colleges stands tall and unyielding. In celebration of its 80th Foundation Anniversary and Intramurals Week, RCC Main Campus proudly presents its inter-school competitions. These will be a battle of brilliance, knowledge, talent, and voices, where only the best will rise to the summit of victory. With this year’s theme, “RCC@80: Celebrating Continued Excellence,” we honor eight decades of enduring commitment to growth, excellence, and legacy. At the peak of this mountain, shaped by steadfast foundations, the guardians of the skies await. Do you have the courage, skill, and determination to brave the climb, endure the steep, and claim the sky? Seize your moment. Embrace the challenge. Join us in this prestigious pursuit of excellence. Registration is open until February 17, 2026, Monday. The registration form is attached below:https://forms.gle/EP4JB7FeYMxrvDd89 Check out the links below for more information about the contests details and mechanics. 6th Disputatio Inter-SHS Debate Competition | RCC Spotlight Fb page:https://www.facebook.com/share/1YPctf8wXG/?mibextid=wwXIfr Inter-JHS Spelling Bee Contest | RCC English Club Fb page:https://www.facebook.com/share/15HFMNS7iw/?mibextid=wwXIfr IntelleQuest: Battle of the Brains (Inter-JHS Academic Quizbee) | RCC HS HonSoc Fb page:https://www.facebook.com/share/19gM5nXRud/?mibextid=wwXIfr Inter-Elem Dance Contest and Inter-High School Dance Contest | RCC MAPEH Club Fb page:https://www.facebook.com/share/19qRG7Ww9c/?mibextid=wwXIfr

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒!Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence have brought pride and honor to our department. Today, we celebrate not just your success in the board exam but the years of hard work, sacrifices, and determination that led you here.The RCC-COE family is incredibly proud of each one of you. May this achievement be the beginning of even greater milestones in your journey as future engineers. To our current CE students, let this be a reminder that perseverance pays off. Keep pushing, keep learning, and keep believing, your time will come.Once again, congratulations to our 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬!

Seven BSIT students participate in Cloudstaff’s AI Hackathon; three earn awards Mr. Deneil D. Datu, RCC BSIT 2 Seven students from the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program of Republic Central Colleges (RCC) participated in Cloudstaff’s two-day AI Hackathon 2025, themed “AI Ignite – Build. Connect. Innovate,” held on November 24–25 at the Teresa Function Hall. Clouie D. Lazatin, a fourth-year BSIT student, was part of Team Mic-Stand, which emerged as Champion of AI Hackathon 2025. Deneil Datu, a second-year BSIT student, was part of Team Adarna, which secured the 2nd Runner-Up position. Russel Guntang, a third-year BSIT student, was a member of Team 1,2 Punch!, which received the Best Student Contribution Award for demonstrating outstanding participation and impact. The RCC delegation included seven BSIT students: Deneil Datu (2nd year), Mico Deguito (2nd year), Russel Guntang (3rd year), Raven Pangilinan (3rd year), Jhon Batuaan (3rd year), Gerwin Cando (4th year), and Clouie Lazatin (4th year). The hackathon brought together Cloudstaff development teams and technology students from City College of Angeles, Holy Angel University, RCC, and Systems Plus College Foundation. Participants collaborated to design and build intelligent solutions centered on the challenge “Code for Crisis: Empowering Communities When It Matters Most,” focusing on technologies for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Cloudstaff formed mixed teams ahead of the event, each composed of four to seven Cloudstaff developers and three to four students from different participating schools.   To prepare participants, Cloudstaff conducted an online AI Workshop and Training on November 14, where students were introduced to automation platform n8n and AI application builder Dify, equipping them with essential tools before the competition.