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Former names | Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (1954–1971) |
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Type | Private non-sectarian higher education institution |
Established | January 18, 1954 |
Academic affiliation | PACUCOA |
Officer in charge | Salvador San Juan |
Chairman | Atty. Crispino P. Reyes, Sr. |
President | Crispino F. Reyes, III |
Vice-president | Dr. Elena S. Reyes, DBA |
Registrar | Reinerio Z. Quinto, Jr., MBA |
Location |
14°36′21″N121°01′12″E / 14.6058°N 121.0201°E |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Crimson and gold |
Nickname | Bobcats |
Sporting affiliations | Colleges and Universities Sports Association |
Mascot | Lundvél Bob |
Website | www |
The Central Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (Filipino : Sentral Kolehiyo ng Pilipinas), also referred to by its acronym CCP, is a private, nonsectarian coeducational higher education institution located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. CCP was established on January 18, 1954, as the Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (PCP), with an enrollment of 300 students.
Central Colleges of the Philippines started its operations upon its establishment on January 18, 1954, with an enrollment of 300 students. It was then known as the Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (PCP).
It was established by a group of prominent educators.
1.) Engr. Manuel Ignacio Felizardo; [a]
2.) Engr. Vicente Y. Orosa; [b]
3.) Engr. Ciriaco Ygnacio Coronel; [c]
4.) Atty. Emilio M. Javier, J.D.; [d]
5.) Engr. Gonzalo T. Vales. [e]
On CCP's 50th founding anniversary (In school year 2004–2005), its Board of Trustees approved Board Resolution to rename Engineering Building to Engr. Gonzalo T. Vales Bldg.
During the 1960s, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business Administration were established.
In 1969, Engr. Hermenegildo Roque Reyes, Sr. [f] as second College president [g]
In January 1971, Dr. H.R. Reyes successfully bought out share of 20% of his co-founder Engineer Vales and other majority shareholders. He finally controlled ownerships and renamed the corporate name of the school from Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines to Central Colleges of the Philippines
Expansion of the Colleges and more degree programs were added, such as Secretarial Administration, Agricultural Business Management, and Doctor of Optometry being offered during the tenure of Dr. Reyes. He held his position from 1969 to 1979.
His eldest son, Atty. Crispino P. Reyes, Sr. [h] succeeded as third College President & Board Chairman (1980 to present).
CCP has two campuses, the Hermenegildo R. Reyes (Main) campus and the Consorcia P. Reyes (Extension) campus.
The H.R. campus houses the following.
The Extension Campus houses the Consorcia P. Reyes Hall, the High School Department, the College of Nursing, the gymnasium, and ELC (English Learning Center).
Central Colleges of the Philippines is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), [2] Philippine Association of Educators, [2] and Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA Level 2 re-accreditation). [2]
There are three libraries in CCP: the Main Library [Sen. Gaudencio E. Antonino (GA) Bldg.], Graduate Studies Library [Sen. Gaudencio E. Antonino (GA) Bldg.], and the Nursing Library (Consorcia P. Reyes Hall or the Extension Campus). [3]
Licensure Examination Topnotchers. [4]
Athletics includes badminton, basketball, cheerleading, chess, karate, table tennis, and volleyball. [5]
The men's volleyball team won the 2005-2006 CUSA Volleyball Championship. They defeated St. Jude College 3–1 in a best of 3 finals. CCP has won 6 championships (1997–1998, 1998–1999, 1999–2000, 2002–2003, and 2005–2006) [6]
The CCP Bobcats Pep Squad won the National Cheerleading Championship (NCC) in 2007–2010, 2012–2016, and 2018. After which, they were replaced by N.U. Team.
CCP Karate Club works under the Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF). The Karate team has been associated with SKIF since 1994. In 1992, the Karate Club won their first Iwabuchi Cup. From 1993 to 1994, the Karate Club won consecutive championships of the Private Schools Athletic Association. [7]