City College of Angeles

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City College of Angeles
Kolehiyong Panlungsod ng Angeles (Filipino)Kulehiyung Baleni Ángeles (Kapampangan)
City College of Angeles seal.png
Other name
CCA
MottoTotalis Humanae
Santúngan ning Kabiasnan
Type Public local government–funded, tuition-free and higher education institution
Established2011;14 years ago (2011)
Founders City of Angeles
Angeles City Council
Edgardo Pamintuan Sr.
Academic affiliations
 ALCU
Chairman Carmelo Lazatin II
(Mayor of Angeles City)
President Dr. Janneth E. Sarmiento
Vice-president
  • Dr. Carolina A. Sarmiento
    (VP for Academic Affairs)
  • Eden D. Dizon, MAGC (VP for Administration)
  • Dr. Jean G. Paolo Lacap (VP for Research, Extension, and Quality Assurance)
Location
Arayat Boulevard, Barangay Pampang, Angeles City
,
Pampanga
,
Philippines
Campus Suburban
Student publicationThe Phoenix - CCA
Colors Verdant Green   and   White
Nickname Phoenix
Website cca.edu.ph
CityCollegeOfAngeles

City College of Angeles (CCA) is a free-tuition, local government–funded higher education institution in the independent City of Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines. It was established in 2011 through an ordinance passed by the Angeles City Council and subsequently approved by then-Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan Sr. [1] [2]

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History

The City College of Angeles was officially established by Ordinance No. 294, s. 2011, passed by the Angeles City Council and approved by then-Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan Sr., aimed at making higher education accessible to local youth in the independent city, the college welcomed its first students in 2012, with an average tuition fee of P7,600. [3]

When the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act was passed and signed in 2017, City College of Angeles became completely tuition-free as part of the local universities and colleges (LUCs).

Institutional recognition and accreditations

In May 2018, the college received a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), formally designating it as a full-fledged Higher Educational Institution (HEI). [2] The college was cited as one of only three LUCs in the Central Luzon to receive this formal institutional recognition from CHED Chairperson J. Prospero De Vera III. [2]

In 2025, the college was recognized by CHED with the Excellence in Quality Assurance in Teacher Education (EQUATE) Award. CCA was distinguished as one of only three LUCs in the entire Philippines to receive the award. [4]

Internationally, in 2017, CCA became the first partner community college in the whole of Asia-Pacific to receive a four-star Center of Excellence accreditation by the Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management (APIEM). [5] This recognition was extended in 2019 when three additional courses—Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE), Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education (BTTE), and Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)—received APIEM's "Centers of Excellence" accreditation. [6] Seven of CCA's undergraduate programs also received formal accreditation from the Association of Local Colleges and Universities (ALCU) in 2023. [7]

Achievements and external partnerships

The college has consistently demonstrated high academic standards and strong external support. For the March 2019 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), CCA ranked 10th among Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) nationwide with more than 50 takers. [3] The college has also recorded a 100% passing rate for first-takers in the September 2019 LET. [8]

In 2018, CCA was the only HEI among its 30 partners to receive an Excellence Award from BPO giant Sutherland Global Services for its role in bridging the education-employment gap. [9] The institution has collaborated on significant community projects, including the Expanded Executive Course for Barangay Leaders on System Delivery Support (BLeSDS), and was recognized for its role in supporting out-of-school youth in November 2024. [10] This initiative was part of a larger partnership with Quezon City University, funded by the USAID-Education Development Center (EDC) GAIN Grant. [11]

Regarding infrastructure, the college received a P50 million donation from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in 2021 to fund the construction of an additional building. [12] [13] [14] In a non-academic distinction, CCA participated in the inaugural Estudyante Esports tournament organized by Dark League Studious on February 24, 2025, which also launched the first UAAP Esports competition. Competing alongside De La Salle University, Our Lady of Fatima University, and Faith Colleges, CCA won ₱100,000 from the ₱1.6-million prize pool of Estudyante Esports. [15] [16]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ Ubaldo, John Elmer (June 10, 2013). "City College of Angeles opens". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Sunnexdesk (May 30, 2018). "CCA gets institutional recognition from CHEd". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "City College of Angeles - History & Milestone". cca.edu.ph. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ CIO, Angeles (April 2, 2025). "CCA gets CHED award of excellence for teacher education". Punto! Central Luzon. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  5. ↑ Sunnexdesk (September 14, 2017). "City College of Angeles named Apiem 'Center of Excellence'". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  6. ↑ Sunnexdesk (March 18, 2019). "3 CCA programs awarded as 'Centers of Excellence'". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  7. ↑ CIO, Angeles (January 18, 2023). "CCA acquires accreditation in 7 bachelor programs". Punto! Central Luzon. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  8. ↑ "City College of Angeles registers 100% passing rate - Pampanga News Now". pampanganewsnow.com. December 1, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  9. ↑ Pilapil, John Kevin D. (February 2, 2018). "BPO confers excellence award to City College of Angeles". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Expanded Executive Course For Barangay Leaders On System Delivery Support (BLeSDS) For The Out-of-School Youth". Quezon City Government. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  11. ↑ "QCU and City College of Angeles Forge Partnership to Empower Out-of-School Youth – Quezon City University". July 19, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  12. ↑ "New building, classrooms at CCA inaugurated - Pampanga News Now". Pampanga News Now -. June 17, 2022. Archived from the original on August 7, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  13. ↑ Galang, Bernard (June 29, 2021). "More classrooms soon in City College of Angeles". Journal News Online. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  14. ↑ Gunio, Butch (June 21, 2022). "Angeles LGU completes four-storey college bldg". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  15. ↑ Ulanday, John Bryan. "First-ever Estudyante Esports tilt champs crowned". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  16. ↑ Jugado, Michael (February 24, 2025). "La Salle, 3 others reign supreme in esports nat'l championships". Malaya Business Insight. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  17. ↑ Arnaldo, Steph (November 28, 2025). "Myrna Esguerra finishes proud and strong after Miss International 2025 journey". RAPPLER. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Bb. Pilipinas International 2024 Myrna Esguerra graduates from college". ABS-CBN. July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  19. ↑ Guiral, Angela Nicole (July 8, 2024). "6 things to know about Myrna Esguerra, the new Binibining Pilipinas International". Tatler Asia. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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