The Gleaner, the official student publication of Republic Central Colleges (RCC) – College Department, secured multiple recognitions during the 24th Regional Higher Education Press Conference held at Palm Cabanas Resort from February 11 to 13, 2026.

The publication garnered 3rd Place in Magazine Best News Page and Magazine Best Feature Page, 4th Place in Magazine Best Cover Design, 5th Place in Magazine Best Sports Page, 9th Place in Magazine Best Editorial & Opinion Pages, and 9th Place in Magazine Best Page Design. It also placed 5th in Literary Folio Best Cover Design and ranked Overall 10th Place, Best Magazine in Central Luzon.

In the individual category, Deneil D. Datu, Associate Editor, clinched 5th Place in Development Communication Writing (Filipino). Meanwhile, Rikki Mari C. Maghinang, Head Layout Artist, was recognized as the newly elected Angeles City Division Coordinator of the Young Journalists Association of Region 3.

Further bringing honor to the institution, Robb Gabriel I. Basco, Editor-in-Chief, was named Regional Outstanding Tertiary Campus Journalist of Central Luzon.