09/09/2026
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF EVERYONE BEHIND THE HCDC BLIS LLE SUCCESS 🎓📚
The success of the Holy Cross of Davao College – Bachelor of Library and Information Science (HCDC-BLIS) in the 2026 Librarians Licensure Examination (LLE) is not the achievement of a few individuals alone. It is a reflection of a community that believed, prepared, guided, mentored, and supported our aspiring librarians every step of the way.
With grateful hearts, we recognize the invaluable contributions of the following individuals and groups whose dedication helped make this achievement possible:
To our College Leadership
Our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Owen B. Pilongo, Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology, for his leadership, support, and commitment to the continuous development of the HCDC BLIS Program.
To our BLIS Faculty
Thank you for sharing not only your knowledge and expertise but also your time, encouragement, and commitment to our students:
• Mr. Argyll Almonte, RL
• Mr. Anthony Cañete, RL, MLIS
• Ms. Noreen Jeone Cardenas, RL, MLIS
• Ms. Jacqueline Napoles, RL, MM
• Ms. Lyra Punio, LPT
• Mr. Michael Jee Batingal, RL
• Ms. Zenaida Sayson, RL, LPT, MLIS
• Ms. Princes Joy Eljera, RL
To our Competency Assessment Guest Lecturers
Thank you for generously sharing your expertise and helping our students strengthen their competencies in preparation for the LLE:
• Mr. Samuel Refugio, RL, MLIS
• Ms. Ella Lea Mae Aure, RL, LPT, MLIS
• Ms. Anacel Delima, RL, MLIS
• Mr. Michael Jee Batingal, RL
• Mr. Dennis Moldes, RL, MSLIS
To our HCDC Supervising Librarians
Your mentorship and guidance during our students' practical learning experiences have been invaluable:
• Ms. Mirafe Beldad, RL, MLIS
• Ms. Karen Jearim Abanil, RL
• Ms. Kesiah Jane Cantila, RL, MLIS
• Mr. Ronelio De Mesa, RL
• Ms. Jacqueline Napoles, RL, MM
• Ms. Noreen Jeone Cardenas, RL, MLIS
• Mr. Jerome Procorato, RL
To our Host Training Establishments
Our sincere appreciation to the librarians and professionals who welcomed, trained, supervised, and mentored our students:
Ateneo de Davao University Grade School
• Dr. Melinda Alba
• Ms. Rochel Villar, RL, MLIS
• Ms. Fe Escuyos, RL
• Mr. Jude Pelayre, RL
• Ms. Gretta Mae Griño, RL
• Ms. Mary Jane Melloria, RL
Ateneo de Davao University Junior High School
• Mrs. Isabel E. Sosmeña, RL, MAEd-LS
• Mr. Gleen M. Dagohoy, RL, LPT
• Ms. Fritzie Anne L. Booc, RL, LPT
• Mrs. Melodina Z. Anaña, RL
• Ms. Mary Joy M. Oronan, RL
We also extend our gratitude to Koinonia Theological Seminary Foundation, and to the librarians and staff of the libraries who served as venues for observation and benchmarking particularly Ateneo de Davao University Libraries, University of the Philippines University Library, and Davao City Library and Information Center, for providing meaningful opportunities for our students to learn, observe, practice, and grow as future information professionals.
And, of course, to our BLIS students, LISCO officers and members who supported our LLE examinees through the nine-day novena prayers to St Catherine of Alexandria and Joseph Cupertino and by visiting them after the examination, thank you for your prayers, presence, and unwavering solidarity. You reminded us that in the HCDC BLIS family, we stand together, pray together, and celebrate every victory together. ❤️🙏📚
A special and heartfelt expression of gratitude to Dr. Angelita A. Bisares, for the mentorship, guidance, encouragement, and prayers. Our sincere appreciation as well to Sir Felix Bolocon for providing our students with intensive, hands-on training in Cataloging and Classification.
To the parents and guardians, thank you for being the quiet strength behind our students—the ones who encouraged them during difficult days, supported their preparation, and believed in them when the journey became challenging.
Today, we celebrate not only the names of those who passed, but everyone who helped them get there.
To everyone who became part of this journey—THANK YOU. ❤️📚
Congratulations, HCDC BLIS!
Padayon, future and newly Registered Librarians! 🎓📖✨
