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.