HCDC - Office of Guidance and Counseling

17/09/2026

Celebrating half a decade of dedication, heart, and heartfelt service! 💙

​Huge congratulations to Fria Mae Reyes, RGC, RPm, Jean Kathleen Manguiob, RGC, RPm, and Armela Mendoza, RGC, RPm on reaching their 5th Year in Service at the HCDC-Office of Guidance and Counseling!

​Thank you for being safe spaces, steady anchors, and guiding lights for our students and community over the last five years. Your relentless passion, empathy, and professional excellence make a world of difference every single day.

​Here’s to five years of transforming lives, and to many more years of inspiring hope and resilience!

We appreciate you all so much! 🎉👏✨

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10/09/2026

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, and help is always available. 💙

In observance of World Su***de Prevention Day, the Office of Guidance and Counseling stands ready to break the silence, nurture mental well-being, and remind everyone that no one has to walk through difficult times alone. Your feelings are valid, and taking care of your mental health is a true sign of strength.

To the HCDC Community, our doors are always open for you. We warmly invite you to visit us at MH 103, where our Guidance Counselors and Associates are ready to listen and support you.

You may also reach us via email at [email protected], message our page at HCDC- Office of Guidance and Counseling, or call us at 221-9071 to 79 (local 151).

Let’s support one another and build a safer, more compassionate campus together.

***dePreventionDay

10/09/2026

04/09/2026

The Holy Cross of Davao College ( ), through the Office of Guidance and Counseling and Center for Social Communications and Alumni Affairs, participated as a school exhibitor in the 3rd Tagum City Career Expo 2026 at Robinsons Tagum.

Organized by the Local Government of Tagum through the City Public Employment Services and Capability Development Office, this event brought together thousands of Senior High School students across the Davao Region.

Personnel from the Office of Guidance and Counseling (OGC), alongside the HCDC Brand Ambassadors, actively engaged with students to address inquiries and introduce degree programs, guiding incoming college students toward their future academic paths.

Through this active engagement, HCDC reinforces its commitment to SDG 4: Quality Education.

27/08/2026

Future Lasallians in Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo:
2 DAYS LEFT TO COMPLETE YOUR DCAT APPLICATION!

Your journey to becoming a Lasallian starts here! 💚
If you’re planning to take the AY 2027–2028 DLSU College Admission Test (DCAT) at one of our provincial testing centers, make sure to complete your application by August 29, 2026.

📍 CEBU — PAREF Springdale School
📍 DAVAO — Holy Cross of Davao College
📍 ILOILO — Iloilo Scholastic Academy

Testing Date: September 5, 2026
Application Deadline: August 29, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to take the next step toward becoming a Lasallian! 💚🏹

Apply now through Archers Hub.
https://applyarchershub.dlsu.edu.ph/ApplicationLandingPage/index/DLSU

25/08/2026

"To guide others, you must first have the courage to walk the path yourself."

The Office of Guidance and Counseling (OGC) warmly congratulates our very own, MS. JEAN O. LUGAS, RGC, RPm, for successfully passing the August 2026 Guidance Counselors Licensure Examination (GCLE).

May you always be a beacon of empathy, hope, and strength for everyone you encounter, especially the HCDC community.

We are so proud of you, Maam Jean!

18/08/2026

PROTECT YOUR PEACE, SHARE WITH CARE 🛡️🌸

Dear Holy Crossians, in a fast-moving digital world, your mental well-being comes first. Protecting your online peace means muting overwhelming topics, pausing before sharing unverified content, setting screen time limits, and stepping away from the noise whenever you need to clear your mind. Safeguarding your peace and posting with care go hand in hand, so disconnect whenever you feel the need. 💙

🤝 Need someone to talk to? We are here for you! Visit or contact the Office of Guidance and Counseling for professional assistance and a safe space to express yourself:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 221-9071 to 79 (local 151)
📍 Location: MH 103

17/08/2026

YOU BELONG: Welcoming Holy Crossians to Academic Year 2026–2027

As we open our doors for Academic Year 2026-2027, the Holy Cross of Davao College, through the Office of Guidance and Counseling, extends its warmest welcome to our fresh faces and a huge welcome back to our sophomores, juniors, and seniors!

This year, we embrace the spirit of "You Belong," reinforcing that each of you is an integral and essential part of the vibrant HCDC family, with a place here to grow, to connect, and to thrive. From the foundational excitement of Beginning and the personal growth of Honing, to the inspiring realization of Becoming,we are excited to walk alongside you on your entire educational journey as a Holy Crossian, helping you achieve your full potential within this supportive and inclusive community.

Welcome home, Holy Crossians!

12/08/2026

🎓 𝗗𝗲 𝗟𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗧) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳
Planning to study at 𝗗𝗲 𝗟𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗗𝗟𝗦𝗨)? Applications for the upcoming DCAT are now ongoing!
📍 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Holy Cross of Davao College
📅 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: September 5, 2026
📝 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: August 29, 2026
Don’t miss the opportunity to take your next step toward becoming a Lasallian! 💚
🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: https://applyarchershub.dlsu.edu.ph/Applicatio.../index/DLSU
🔗 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: https://old.dlsu.edu.ph/.../undergraduate/degree-programs/
🔗 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: https://old.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/scholarships/
📢 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗟𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: https://www.facebook.com/DLSU.Manila.100
✨ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁! 💚🏹

Ready to take the next step?

You can take the AY 2027–2028 DCAT at HOLY CROSS OF DAVAO COLLEGE, INC. in DAVAO CITY.

Application deadline: August 29, 2026 (Saturday)
Testing date: September 5, 2026 (Saturday)

Your journey to becoming a Lasallian starts with a decision.

Here, your story matters. 💚

Apply through Archers Hub.
https://applyarchershub.dlsu.edu.ph/ApplicationLandingPage/index/DLSU

10/08/2026

🎓 𝗗𝗲 𝗟𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗧) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

Planning to study at 𝗗𝗲 𝗟𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗗𝗟𝗦𝗨)? Applications for the upcoming DCAT are now ongoing!

📍 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Holy Cross of Davao College
📅 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: September 5, 2026
📝 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: August 29, 2026

Don’t miss the opportunity to take your next step toward becoming a Lasallian! 💚

🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: https://applyarchershub.dlsu.edu.ph/ApplicationLandingPage/index/DLSU

🔗 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: https://old.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/undergraduate/degree-programs/

🔗 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: https://old.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/scholarships/

📢 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗟𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: https://www.facebook.com/DLSU.Manila.100

✨ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁! 💚🏹