Friday, August 21, 2015

MCC IAS Attends PNHS Confab 2014


Some members of the MCC Institute of Arts and Sciences (IAS) faculty and student body attended the Philippine National Historical Society’s 35th National Conference on Local and National History held last October 23-25, 2014 at the University of Northern Philippines, Heritage City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

With the theme: History and the Northern Philippines, Local History in the Context of National History, historians from all over the Philippines presented papers germane to the topic.

MCC Delegates with the PNHS President Dr. Bernardita R. Churchill
The delegation from MCC was headed by Atty. Robert John I. Donesa, College Secretary and Mr. Angelito G. David, IAS faculty member. The student attendees were Princess Borlongan, Kristina Mae Ventura, Ellah Manalo, Kevin Garcia, Paul Marty Sandig, Carmela Pelayo, Jason Manalang, Joan Mandani, Marie Gel Moreno, Glaiza Royo, Shaira Pangilinan, Marie Khaina Pamintuan and Erika Miranda. According to organizers, MCC’s delegation is the biggest.

This the first time for the MCC AB History students to attend a national history conference. The Heritage City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, is a fitting venue for events like this. The City, which flourished in the 18th century, is like a giant history book which MCC students read with profit.
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MCC Installs 351 Graduates of 2015


Mabalacat City College, during its 4th Commencement Exercises, installed 351 graduates in a solemn investiture held at the MES Gymnasium on April 15, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. The occasion was witnessed by the Mabalacat City officials, the MCC community, and hundreds of proud parents, relatives and well-wishers of the new graduates.

The harvest is great! This year’s yield includes 75 conferred with Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degrees; 91 with Bachelor in Secondary Education degrees; 42 with Bachelor in Elementary Education degrees; 47 with Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management degrees; 16 with Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management degrees and 80 with Associate in Computer Technology degrees.

This year’s commencement speaker, Engr. Gerardo Jose V. Castro, is the Vice President and Head of Luzon Customer Service Operations of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company. A kapampangan, he hailed from Concepcion, Tarlac. He is now a resident of Parañaque City, Metro Manila.

With the theme, Leaders of Tomorrow: The New Evangelizers through Global Cooperation, Mayor Marino P. Morales challenged the graduates to be ready for the world. CHEDRO3 Director, Dr. Caridad O. Abuan, encouraged the graduates to “never never never give up,” even if they fail in any pursuit. Also present are Vice Mayor Christian D. Halili and the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Mabalacat City, Pampanga. They constituted the Board of Visitors of the College.

Ms. Maricar S. Besa, Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, Magna Cum Laude, delivered this batch’s message of gratitude. Despite poverty, she managed to become an honor graduate. She dedicated her success to her late parents and to his brother, a construction worker, who toiled hard to support her.

Here is a complete list of the Graduates of the Batch 2015:

1. Laarni B. Aquino, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science, Magna Cum Laude.
2. Maricar S. Besa, Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, Magna Cum Laude.
3. Loufranz G. Daluraya, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Magna Cum Laude.
4. Mark R. Maglaque, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude.
5. John Lymon A. Pacia, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science, Magna Cum Laude.
6. Alelijane C. Salas, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude.
7. Kaselyn L. Borja, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science, Cum Laude.
8. Jennie Cris S. Cagoy, Bachelor of Elementary Education (Generalist), Cum Laude.
9. Verna Rio V. Dizon, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, Cum Laude.
10. Rowelyn B. Onagan, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, Cum Laude.
11. Angelo Carlo C. San Juan, Associate in Computer Technology, with distinction.

Institute of Teacher Education

Bachelor of Elementary Education
Area of Specialization: Generalist
1. Aquino, Tracy Lee D.
21. Lumbang, Cristea Marie T.
2. Avena, Jovelyn Andrea C.
22. Mabuti, Jhovy M.
3. Bagsic, Cherry Ann T.
23. Macale, Marjorie Avon Marie G.
4. Bercero, Cristina D.
24. Mesina, Jenina Joy R.
5. Bognot, Jensine M.
25. Ong, Crystal Joyce M.
6. Cagoy, Jennie Cris S.
26. Pacia, Deejhay John S.
7. Camposano, Clarizel N.
27. Pamintuan, Mischell
8. Castro, Rachel T.
28. Paneda, Mikee L.
9. Codera, Marbelyn S.
29. Rala, Joan N.
10. Cortez, Argentina Christine Joy S.
30. Ramos, Gladys Mae R.
11. Cutchon, Jessica E.
31. Reyes, Irish Zwitzel C.
12. Dizon, Aela Marie M.
32. Saludar, Rosemarie D.
13. Espinosa, Russel D.
33. Salunga, Melisa L.
14. Garcia, Liezel Joy P.
34. Santiago, Angela P.
15. Hipolito, Kathleen Grace T.
35. Santos, Verna P.
16. Ibe, Marissa S.
36. Sibal, Allayssah Ruth P.
17. Iglesias, Vanessa D.
37. Sunga, Jericca M.
18. Layug, Katrina Marie R.
38. Tiongson, Arlyne V.
19. Lising, Bernadette G.
39. Tolentino, Princess Lyn S.
20. Lumanlan, Chonette L.


Bachelor of Elementary Education
Area of Specialization: Pre-School
1. Lipasana, Christine May M.
3. Marimla, Mildred T.
2. Macalino, Henry C.


Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in Biological Sciences
1. Aquino, Laarni R.
7. Huet, Carmina P.
2. Borja, Kaselyn L.
8. Maglaque, Michael R.
3. Catap, Kenneth L.
9. Medina, Revin D.
4. De Leon, Marc Kevin A.
10. Nieva, Lory Anne M.
5. Dela Cruz, Christian K.
11. Pacia, John Lymon A.
6. Dela Peña, Rainand C.
12. Vital, Jerome B.

Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in English
1. Areola, Kimberly P.
16. Gomez, Ella Marie V.
2. Argete, Mae Ann R.
17. Gonzales, Franz Aldwin D.
3. Cadigal, Hannie M.
18. Lizada, Joseph R.
4. Carreon, Roseann V.
19. Onagan, Rowelyn B.
5. Castulo, Maria Lea L.
20. Panapanaan, Angel Marie M.
6. Catalan, Marie Joyce P.
21. Pangilinan, Mharjhennie L.
7. Corpuz, Clifford S.
22. Pare, Mary Ann N.
8. Cunanan, Jeffrey C.
23. Policarpio, Renz B.
9. De Leon, Janet S.
24. Raagas, Shara D.
10. De Leon, Joyce Ann Camille C.
25. Razon, Renillin P.
11. De Vero, Arveejoy L.
26. Santos, Debbie Anne M.
12. Dizon, Rio Verna V.
27. Sobrevega, Ma. Anna N.
13. Feliciano, Kristel G.
28. Suitos, Marjorie Ann R.
14. Flores, Micah L.
29. Tejano, Carcieline V.
15. Galicia, Jenine Viktoria B.
30. Tornato, Charlene C.

Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in Filipino
1. Carbungco, Rostum M.
10. Perolino, Joylito D., Jr.
2. De Guzman, Lester Harvey M.
11. Pineda, Angelito M., Jr.
3. Estioco, Rizza T.
12. Salazar, Rona R.
4. Galleon, Erizza Lucky S.
13. Santos, Maricar T.
5. Manalo, Jay Ar L.
14. Serrano, Mariane T.
6. Mandani, Princes Sarah C.
15. Surabasquez, Girlie G.
7. Mucha, Jeaneth N.
16. Tongio, Merry Joy C.
8. Orbita, Renalyn R.
17. Yabut, Armienia B.
9. Patio, Cris Kennedy M.
18. Zulueta, Lilybeth S.

Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in Mathematics
1. Arrevado, Jeric
8. Maun, Katherine D.
2. Bondoc, Jonathan L.
9. Muldong, Michelle V.
3. Cabrera, Jar-Ar L.
10. Regala, Shiela Marie N.
4. Calimag, Joel B.
11. Rivera, Jennilyn B.
5. Dela Cruz, Nikki Grace G.
12. Salas, Alelijane C.
6. Huet, Catherine P.
13. Vallan, Ruby Rose B.
7. Maglaque, Mark R.
14. Velez, Jerome C.

Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health
1. Bayan, Yves Ismael M.
10. Lopez, Jel Louis B.
2. Belardo, Janice R.
11. Mataga, John Michael S.
3. Campo, Gallen L.
12. Pangan, Abner M.
4. Caranto, Cindy Rose T.
13. Pascual, Raymond L.
5. Dizon, Alice D.
14. Reyes, Christian Paul M.
6. Espinola, Jomar M.
15. Salazar, Angelo
7. Indianza, Joemarie L.
16. Sarmiento, Jarren Oliver R.
8. Lansangan, John Paul C.
17. Vallega, Jake R.
9. Lopez, Albert B.


Instiute of Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
1. Almario, Maria Isabelle S.
25. Manuel, Jau Paul R.
2. Arceo, Darwin M.
26. Martinez, Angelica I.
3. Atuel, Simboy E.
27. Mijares, Orestes II, M.
4. Bordon, Mary Wales Kennen M.
28. Obejas, Kristel V.
5. Briones, Cali Jane D.
29. Ocampo, Bernadette M.
6. Caguin, Sherlyn G.
30. Ocampo, Joel P.
7. Capanes, Mark Anthony R.
31. Ocampo, Kim Patrick Y.
8. Carbungco, Abhemil B.
32. Orario, Joemark G.
9. Castulo, Ma. Cristina P.
33. Padilla, Joemily A.
10. Cayanan, Jiniel D.
34. Pagalan, Sheena D.
11. Custodio, John Paulo M.
35. Pangan, Gean Paolo S.
12. Daluraya, Loufranz G.
36. Pineda, Jerome T.
13. Dizon, Kathlyn Joy N.
37. Ponce, Razel May J.
14. Escoto, Giselle A.
38. Puri, Albert A.
15. Esplago, Nikka M.
39. Quitay, Raquel M.
16. Fernandez, Adrian Paul B.
40. Rebultan, Jeffrey N.
17. Galamiton, Kristine Jane A.
41. Romero, Jeanne D.
18. Garcia, Roger B.
42. Sumaoang, Annabel A.
19. Lapitan, Aubrey Jane B.
43. Suyat, Jenny Ann P.
20. Lim, Leonard Joseph S.
44. Tolentino, Bonnirick D.
21. Macale, Jelly D.
45. Tolentino, Shiela Mae Y.
22. Macaraeg, Ma. Charyna T.
46. Valdez, Jessica V.
23. Malig, John Paul M.
47. Villanueva, Marissa Criselda M.
24. Malig, Jose Ronnel M.


Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

1. Besa, Maricar S.
9. Mariano, Manilyn T.
2. Cortez, Janissa Pauline G.
10. Navarro, Sharmaine B.
3. David, Leslie M.
11. Ong, Princess Jerish S.
4. Dela Peña, Francia B.
12. Sanchez, Rhon Geleen G.
5. Dizon, Kathy T.
13. Soriano, Maela Joy C.
6. Estanislao, Judiel J.
14. Tandeg, Kimberly A.
7. Garcia, Alissa B.
15. Vitug, Oliver Joshua D.
8. Liwanag, Jessa T.
16. Zabala, Demi Anne B.

Institute of Computing Studies

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
1. Abat, Shiela M.
39. Garcia, Jenner D.
2. Acejo, Dolly Ann S.
40. Gargollo, Rachelle Ann A.
3. Alconcel, Jessica Jane
41. Garlan, Jerald Z.
4. Alfaro, Inna Blanca
42. Guillermo, Aeronn C.
5. Alvaro, Precious Anne Marie C.
43. Lim, April Ann E.
6. Bagsic, Charlene Arianne D.
44. Lising, Justin Q.
7. Balbin, Rusel B.
45. Lozano, Patrick S.
8. Balagtas, Richard M.
46. Malabanan, Lawrence Hail M.
9. Bamba, Sharmaine Marielle P.
47. Malit, Almin G.
10. Basa, Cris Angelico E.
48. Marucut, Kris Janey E.
11. Borja, Roda D.
49. Menor, Mark Ryan C.
12. Buerano, Shela Mae R.
50. Mercado, Gellie G.
13. Calo, Arlene R.
51. Mesina, Maynard C.
14. Campos, Alexander D.
52. Nabong, Homer D.
15. Caranay, Christine Joy S.
53. Neri, Jielyn M.
16. Caridaoan, Reynaldo, Jr., P.
54. Pandan, Rose Ann D.
17. Castro, Anthony C.
55. Pamintuan, Bryan John B.
18. Cortez, Carlo L.
56. Pangilinan, Mark Joseph B.
19. Dacanay, Rosemarie D.
57. Patio, Russel Jan N.
20. David, Edward G.
58. Pingul, Carren Mhay O.
21. Dayrit, Roxanne P.
59. Precioso, Ramil T.
22. De Ausen, Alvin P.
60. Quiambao, Aljon S.
23. De Guzman, John Levi B.
61. Romea, Ralph A.
24. Del Mundo, Erica Joy R.
62. Ronquillo, Kindred P.
25. Del Mundo, Edison, Jr. R.
63. San Jose, Ronel P.
26. Dela Cruz, Apple B.
64. Samson, Marte C.
27. Dela Cruz, Rustum D.
65. Santos, Christine Joy I.
28. De Jesus, Paulo C.
66. Santos, Sunshine L.
29. De Jesus, Anna Rose R.
67. Sicat, Jojo Ian S.
30. Depante, Carlo C.
68. Sotto, Rester John N.
31. Diega, Mari Mar S.
69. Tagarro, Kelvin John N.
32. Diego, Dignalyn A.
70. Tiongco, John Raymart C.
33. Dungca, Edmyron R.
71. Turqueza, Gershon T.
34. Enciso, Allen C.
72. Turqueza, Jayrick T.
35. Gabute, Jomar C.
73. Viernes, Dexter G.
36. Galang, Jomar E.
74. Villamor, Mary Ronalene S.
37. Galang, Jon Carlo S.
75. Wanta, Alyssa Marie L.
38. Gaña, Arland M.


Associate in Computer Technology
1. Aguilar, Rain T.
41. Mallari, John G.
2. Alonzo, Evelyn F.
42. Mallari, Terry Bryan D.
3. Arceo, Sharmaine C.
43. Manarang, Joshua S.
4. Basilio, Reinalyn R.
44. Manocsoc, Princess O.
5. Baltazar, Abigail I.
45. Marimla, Noel M.
6. Banal, Danica T.
46. Medina, Aldrin G.
7. Bernardo, Arianne A.
47. Miclat, Jaypee S.
8. Cablilan, Kimberly
48. Miclat, Marian S.
9. Cacap, Joyce G.
49. Moreno, Crezel S.
10. Calma, Roy T.
50. Moreno, Jefferson S.
11. Castañeda, Gliel John C.
51. Muñoz, Christian M.
12. Coles, Venner Keith R.
52. Natalicio, Patrick Allan P.
13. Cornelio, Angeline R.
53. Navarro, Nathalia S.
14. Cunanan, Rina D.
54. Paguyo, Kenjiro Renz
15. Cunanan, Sharamel G.
55. Pangilinan, Mark John V.
16. Dela Cruz, John Michael T.
56. Quisel, Joy P.
17. Dela Cruz, Maynard C.
57. Radam, Micahella T.
18. Dellomos, Marianne P.
58. Realino, Alvin B.
19. De Leon, Joana Marie P.
59. Resare, Ralf John
20. Dizon, Honey Lyn P.
60. Reyes, Carla Mae R.
21. Fernandez, Mira Joy M.
61. Rodrigueza, Vince Darl P.
22. Floranda, Dennis E.
62. Ronquillo, Kevin P.
23. Flores, Grace Anne A.
63. Salunga, Michael John J.
24. Galulo, Angelica E.
64. San Juan, Angelo Carlo C.
25. Garcia, Hermie M.
65. Sibal, Melissa S.
26. Garcia, Nathaniel Ardie S.
66. Sicat, Mary Ann L.
27. Gomez, Donita C.
67. Sicat, Paul Emjay D.
28. Gomez, John Erwin B.
68. Sison, Hilson G.
29. Gueco, Giselle P.
69. Tadeo, Albin L.
30. Gundayao, Jeric G.
70. Tidor, Herma May A.
31. Julao, Jonell L.
71. Tiotuico, Nikkie Lentz T.
32. Labbao, Jennimie C.
72. Tolentino, Danica N.
33. Lagman, Rod Michael M.
73. Tolentino, Arjay P.
34. Laviña, Michael Angelo T.
74. Tolentino, Kiar P.
35. Laxamana, Mark Niño C.
75. Tomon, Jonathan Z.
36. Licup, Alvin P.
76. Turla, Elmer L.
37. Lim, Ronn Aldrin P.
77. Turla, Jetrin R.
38. Limjuco, Krisha Dawn W.
78. Veran, Koreena Kamille B.
39. Macale, John Paul C.
79. Waje, Jefferson M.
40. Macatuno, Dean Angelo Q.
80. Yuag, Aaron Job S.


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Saturday, June 6, 2015

Fr. Bueno’s curse fails to dampen MCC’s 2014 Christmas Spirit


December 17, 2014 was a typical hot day in the tropical Mabalacat City, Pampanga. In the morning, the members of the Faculty, Staff and Student body were busy preparing for the 2nd LiligangSunnis at Parol and Christmas Party. All is well until after the thanksgiving mass led by Msgr. Felicito C. Sison was offered. And then, as ALCU award-winning singers Cyrile Gwen N. Magsino and Romer P. Bondoc, Jr. serenaded the MCC Community with Christmas songs, Fr. Bueno’s curse poured in.

In Mabalacat, Fr. Bueno’s curse figuratively means: the rains ruined the party. An urban legend in Mabalacat recounts the tragic story of Fr. Gregorio Bueno, an Augustinian Recollect who was brutally murdered more than a century ago. Before he died, he was said to have uttered a curse that the town will never prosper. By some strange coincidence, many major events in Mabalacat were, in one way or another, spoiled by intermittent rains. Old folks believed these are manifestations of Fr. Bueno’s curse.

But neither the rains nor the technical challenges that comes with it stopped the MCC Community from celebrating Christmas2014 with much revelry. Amidst the rains, the performing arts presented their Christmas productions in a grand manner. The MCC Dance Troup, choreographed by Richard John W. Hernandez, stirred the night with their power moves and infectious liveliness. And the more it rained, the more spirited they become. The MCC Chorale, under the able direction of Mrs. Mary Bernadette Ann Samson, regaled the crowd with timeless Christmas songs.

One the highlights of the event was the Christmas tree lighting ceremonies. This act, introduced just the year, added more colors to the annual Liligang Sunnis at Parol. Thanks to the persistent energy and creativity of the MCC Student Council and its faculty adviser Mr. Raymund John D. Vergara. The Council sponsored the procurement of the Christmas tree. The lighting of the Christmas tree signaled the beginning of Christmas season at the College.

The City College President, Mrs. Carmelita P. Sotto, spearheaded the lighting of the MCC’s giant Christmas tree. The campus was in total black out and a boisterous countdown led to the lighting of the colorful conical tree. The tree glimmered brightly despite the rains and amidst the jubilant roars of the crowd. Then, everyone greeted each other a Merry Christmas!





  

When the rains stopped, the MCC Family Christmas Party resumed. The highlight of the Party was the Christmas Dance Sport participated in by the members of the Faculty and Staff. With their electrifying moves, the Institute of Arts and Sciences brought home the bacon. The Institute of Teacher Education came in second. The videoke, gift-giving and the raffle bonanza were also as heated.

For the ligligang parol (lantern contest), the first place was bagged by the Institute of Teacher Education. The Institute of Hospitality Management’s entry came in as second place. The event was hosted by Mr. Lloyd D. Feliciano and Ms. Lourdes Fatima I. Sula.
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MCC Installs Prof. Carmelita P. Sotto as its new City College President

Mayor Marino P. Morales installed Prof. Carmelita P. Sotto as the Second President of Mabalacat City College. (Photo: Atty. Gerald Guttrie Aquino)

        Prof. Carmelita P. Sotto was installed as the new City College President of the Mabalacat City College. She replaced Dr. Leonardo C. Canlas who, since July 30, 2014, had irrevocably resigned from the Presidency.

The solemn investiture and installation was held last September 2, 2014 at the Our Lady of Grace Parish, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. It was presided by Most Reverend Roberto C. Mallari D.D., Bishop of San Jose, Nueva Ecija.

The ceremonies were grand and solemn. Donned in her presidential garb and medallion, Madam Carmelita P. Sotto gladly accepted the position to become the new president. She promised to continue what was started, strengthen the existing programs and maintain quality education that the College had been known for.

Amidst the greetings of family, friends, associates and well-wishers, Madam Carmelita P. Sotto says goodbye to her long career in the basic education and started her four-year career as a higher education institution president. Her term will end on September 1, 2018.

The event was graced with the presence of Mayor Marino P. Morales, Vice Mayor Christian D. Halili and the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Mabalacat City, Pampanga. Also also present were the members of the MCC academic community, delegates from the private as well the local higher education institutions of Region III, prominent citizens of Mabalacat City, and friends and immediate family members of Prof. Carmelita P. Sotto.

          Prof. Carmelita P. Sotto is a seasoned educator. She had been a District Supervisor for eighteen (18) years. Before assuming the City College Presidency, she has been the Vice President for Administration and Finance from 2009-2014.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Bayanihan Spirit Helps Establish Mabalacat City College - Dapdap

What started out as a simple request for a school transport turned out to be a multi-million education project which involved the national, provincial, local government and the private sector. Mr. Javier Taruc, the Punong Barangay of Dapdap, Mabalacat City, wrote a letter to Governor Lilia Pineda requesting for a donation of a vehicle that will to transport Dapdap students to Mabalacat City College at Dolores.

Mayor Marino P. Morales prepares the ground
for the construction of MCC Dapdap
But Gov. Pineda wanted something lasting. She, instead, donated PhP10,000,000.00 for the construction of higher education facilities for Mabalacat City College to hold classes at Barangay Dapdap. This came in as a wonderful news to Mayor Marino P. Morales who then asked the City Government of Mabalacat to pledge PhP10,000,000.00. Then, the bayanihan spirit kindled. Dr. Rolando R. Buan, a US-based Kapampangan surgeon and philanthropist, and Fiesta Communities, Inc. responded by donating a one-hectare lot for the campus. Congressman Joseller Guiao joined the bandwagon by pledging  another PhP 10,000,000.00. The members of the administration, faculty, staff and student body of Mabalacat City College, on their part, promised to provide and maintain quality instruction, research and community services.

 The festive ground-breaking ceremony was held last September 5, 2014. It was attended by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pampanga led by Hon. Cris Garbo and Hon. Cherry Manalo; the Sangguniang Panglunsod of Mabalacat City, headed by Vice Mayor Christian C. Halili; the MCC Academic Community presided by Prof. Carmelita P. Sotto; the Sangguniang Barangay of Dapdap headed by Punong Barangay Javier Taruc; and the officers and personnel of Hausland Development Corporation, developer of Fiesta Communities, Inc., headed by Mr. Wilfredo Tan.

 After the ceremonies, the Board of Trustees of MCC met and approved the opening of the branch to be headed by Atty. Robert John I. Donesa, Branch Administrator.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Mrs. Carmelita P. Sotto, Mabalacat City College President

          
The education landscape at Mabalacat City, Pampanga will not be complete without Prof. Carmelita Pangan Sotto. Her accomplishment in championing the instruction at Mabalacat, Pampanga from basic to higher education is one of a legacy.
Prof. Carmelita P. Sotto

Born on October 21, 1951, Prof. Carmelita P. Sotto hails from a not so well-off but a very successful family with members making names in the community. She finished her primary education at Mabalacat Elementary School (1963) and her secondary education at St. Anthony Junior College (1966).

She then proceeded to the University of Santo Tomas and earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree in 1971. She also held degrees of Master of Education (Special Education) and Certificate in Teaching (Special Education) from the University of the Philippines.

Prof. Sotto rose through the ranks from a Grade 1 Teacher to a District Supervisor. She was a Grade I Teacher (1973-1978) at San Francisco Elementary School; a Special Education Teacher for the Mentally Retarded (1978-1984) at Dau Elementary School and a Head Teacher V (1984-1987) at Lakandula Elementary School, all at Mabalacat, Pampanga. In 1987, she was promoted to Principal I and was assigned at Lakandula Elementary School (1987-1990); then as Principal II (1990-1994) at Dau Homesite Elementary School; she did have a short stint as Principal II at Santa Lucia Elementary School and at Talimundok Elementary School all at Mabalacat, Pampanga.

She started her colorful career as a District Supervisor in Santo Tomas, Pampanga (1996-2001). Then, she was assigned back to her beloved Mabalacat as District Supervisor of Mabalacat North District (2001-2003) and at Mabalacat South District (2003-2008).

In 2008, she headed the establishment of Mabalacat East District which she supervised from 2008 to 2012. Also in 2008, she was hailed as the “Most Outstanding Supervisor in the Philippines” defeating thousands of supervisors in the country who vied for the title. She also sat as a Committee Member for the establishment of Mabalacat City College where she eventually served as Vice President for Administration and Finance (2008-2014).

Prof. Sotto affectionately refers to her family as her greatest treasure. She is married to Hon. Eduardo D. Sotto, a member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Mabalacat City, Pampanga. They have three (3) children: Eunice Cielo (nurse), Eugene Carlo (criminologist) and Eubert Chino (tourism manager) and (4) grand children: Einee Coleen, Juan Mateo, Vince Eduard and Sophia Eiva.


On July 31, 2014, the Board of Trustees headed by Mayor Marino P. Morales designated Mrs. Carmelita P. Sotto as the next President of Mabalacat City College effective September 1, 2014.
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