City College of Ormoc

25/09/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌

In observance of the 34th National Family Week, please be guided by the academic arrangements and modality adjustments for Monday, September 28, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM, as outlined in the College Memorandum.

All concerned faculty and students are advised to take note of the prescribed arrangements.

Thank you for your cooperation.

25/09/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌

The City College of Ormoc announces the designation of Mr. Symon Celedio as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Dean of the College of Business and Governance, effective September 24, 2026, until further notice.

In this capacity, Mr. Celedio will oversee the effective management, administration, and delivery of the academic programs under the College of Business and Governance.

The College community is enjoined to extend its full cooperation and support to OIC Dean Celedio as he assumes this responsibility.

24/09/2026

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐌𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤

The City College of Ormoc successfully held its Su***de Prevention Month Talk entitled “From Stigma to Compassion: Mental Health Support for Someone in Distress” yesterday, September 23, 2026, at the Ormoc City Library – Room 3.

Spearheaded by the Guidance and Counseling Office, under the leadership of Ms. Marimel V. Senefrota, and in collaboration with the Peer Facilitators Club (PFC), headed by its Mental Health Ambassadress, Iya B. Udtohan, the activity created a meaningful space for CCO students to learn, reflect, and engage in conversations about mental health, compassion, and supporting individuals experiencing distress.

The session was enriched by the knowledge and expertise of the Resource Speaker, Mr. Kent Jan E. Beldia, RGC, CSFP, Guidance Counselor III and Coordinator for Counseling & Responsive Care and Psychoeducation at Visayas State University. Through his insights and discussions, CCO students gained a deeper understanding of mental health, compassion, and the importance of knowing how to support someone who may be going through a difficult time.

The activity highlighted how a little understanding, compassion, and willingness to listen can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

***dePreventionMonth

24/09/2026

📢 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 📢

The 17th Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Ways and Means invites all Ormocanons to participate in the upcoming public hearing:

Subject: "Draft City Ordinance No. 65 Series of 2026 'The City College of Ormoc (CCO) Canteen and Campus Services Regulation Ordinance of 2026" ("Ang Ordinansa sa Regulasyon sa Canteen ug mga Serbisyo sa Kampus sa City")

When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 1:30 PM
Where: Multipurpose Hall, 2nd Floor, Ormoc City Hall

Your voice matters in shaping the local revenue policies of Ormoc City! Attendance and active participation from residents, business owners, and stakeholders are highly encouraged.

24/09/2026

🌱♻️ SA CCO, BIDA KA! ♻️🌱

The City College of Ormoc (CCO) successfully held the BIDA-CE Program Relaunching: “Sa CCO, BIDA Ka!” on September 23, 2026, at the City Library Room 3, bringing together students, student organizations, faculty, and partners in promoting a culture of sustainability and circularity.

The activity featured an exciting showcase of the 10Rs of Circular Economy Booths, where student organizations creatively presented the principles of Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture, Repurpose, Recycle, and Recover.

Students also actively participated in the Trash to Treasure initiative by bringing plastic bottles and cartons, transforming everyday waste into valuable resources while promoting proper waste segregation and responsible consumption. The BIDA-PANTRY further encouraged the community to share usable items and extend their life through reuse.

Ormoc City is one of the partner local governments under Specific Objective 2: of the . This is funded by the European Union in the Philippines through the EU's initiative. The program is spearheaded by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), co-led by the Philippines, and implemented by Philippines.

The event was graced by our valued guests and partners, Ms. Leah Payod of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms. Roana Placido of the Environmental and Natural Resources Office (ENRO), Ms. Jenny Marx Apit, Vice President for Student Affairs, Mr. Aga C. Galabo, CCO OIC President/College Administrator, and Dr. Rosenda L. Pialago, Director of General Services and BIDA-CE Program Chairperson. The activity was also supported by the BIDA-CE TWG, Mr. Ethelbert Deguit, Co-Chairperson, together with its members, Ms. Donnahflor D. Amatong, Mr. Jude Erick Balili, and Ms. Mary Rose L. Nabarquez.

The celebration was followed by the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the CCO BIDA-SPACE and CCO Redemption Area, marking another milestone in the implementation of the Trash to Treasure Program and CCO’s continuing commitment to sustainable and circular practices.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank the CCO student organizations and student leaders who took part in the BIDA-CE Program Relaunching. Thank you for sharing your time, creativity, and effort in making the activity meaningful and engaging.

Through BIDA-CE, we are reminded that meaningful change begins with simple, collective actions—what we choose to refuse, rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, refurbish, remanufacture, repurpose, recycle, and recover today can help shape a more sustainable tomorrow.

! Be an advocate. Be responsible. Be innovative. Be part of the circular future!

22/09/2026

✨ 1 DAY TO GO! ✨

Tomorrow, we will come together for our Su***de Prevention Month Talk entitled:

“From Stigma to Compassion: Mental Health Support for Someone in Distress”

We are excited to learn, listen, and share meaningful conversations with our Resource Speaker, Mr. Kent Jan E. Beldia, RGC, CSFP.

Let’s learn how we can understand, support, and show compassion to someone who may be going through a difficult time.

Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
Venue: Ormoc City Library – Room 3

🔗 For those who would like to attend, kindly register through the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcwbMwDN7bBbmD4RpZhHnAjbXHkKe3j1Tbu-2MMOkkl6DRhw/viewform?usp=header&usp=embed_facebook

See you tomorrow, CCOnians!

Good day, dear CCO Faculty, Staff, and Students!

In observance of the Su***de Prevention Month with the theme “Changing the Narrative on Su***de,” the Guidance and Counseling Office, together with the Peer Facilitators Club, warmly invites you to join us for an afternoon of learning, meaningful conversation, and reflection on how we can better support someone who may be experiencing distress.

Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 1:00PM–5:00 PM
Venue: Ormoc City Library – Room 3

Let us learn together how compassion, understanding, and support can help create a safe and caring community. Your presence matters.

To those who would like to attend, kindly register through the link below:

🔗 Registration Link:
Register for the Su***de Prevention Month Talk https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcwbMwDN7bBbmD4RpZhHnAjbXHkKe3j1Tbu-2MMOkkl6DRhw/viewform?usp=header

We hope to see you there! Let us come together and change the narrative on suicide—from stigma to compassion. 💚

22/09/2026

IN PHOTOS | City College of Ormoc and Virtual Staffing Solutions Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Workforce Readiness

The City College of Ormoc (CCO) and Virtual Staffing Solutions (VSS) have officially entered into a strategic institutional partnership aimed at bridging the gap between higher education and global industry demands. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony held on September 18, 2026, at the CCO Research Hub.

This partnership establishes a framework designed to enhance the workforce readiness of CCO students and graduates while ensuring that academic instruction and curriculum development remain aligned with current industry standards. Through this collaboration, both institutions seek to build a sustainable talent pipeline and strengthen ties between the academe and the corporate sector.

Under the agreement, qualified and graduating students will gain access to practical industry experiences through structured internships, on-the-job training (OJT) programs, technical training, career lectures, and job fairs.

The ceremony was attended by key administrative and executive representatives from both organizations. Representing the City College of Ormoc were Mr. Aga C. Galabo, OIC President/College Administrator; Dr. Sandra Lynn A. Baybay, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Symon M. Celedio, CBG Assistant Dean; and Ms. Lalaine G. Golong, BSOA Program Head. Representing Virtual Staffing Solutions were Mr. Michael Pinto, Recruitment Director, and Ms. Erla Grace N. Talaboc, Ormoc Recruitment Manager.

This collaborative endeavor reflects a shared commitment to empowering local talent with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed to thrive in the competitive global workforce.

22/09/2026

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘤 is inviting highly qualified, committed, and values-driven individuals to apply for positions available.

📝 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
1. Application Letter
2. Notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) and Work Experience Sheet
3. Certificates of Training or Professional Development Program, if any
4. Duly Signed Service Record or Contract of Service, whichever is applicable
5. Scholastic/Academic Records such as, but not limited to:
• Transcript of Records (TOR)
• Diploma

For interested applicants, kindly send your application letter and other pertinent documents to [email protected].

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
October 3, 2026

❗ Important Reminder:
Applications with incomplete documents shall 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱.
This Office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants and promotes equal employment opportunity to all men and women at all levels of position without discrimination regardless of age, gender, civil status, person with disability (PWD), religion, ethnicity, political affiliation to include members of the indigenous communities and those with diverse sexual orientation gender identity and expression (SOGIE).

19/09/2026

Good day, dear CCO Faculty, Staff, and Students!

In observance of the Su***de Prevention Month with the theme “Changing the Narrative on Su***de,” the Guidance and Counseling Office, together with the Peer Facilitators Club, warmly invites you to join us for an afternoon of learning, meaningful conversation, and reflection on how we can better support someone who may be experiencing distress.

Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 1:00PM–5:00 PM
Venue: Ormoc City Library – Room 3

Let us learn together how compassion, understanding, and support can help create a safe and caring community. Your presence matters.

To those who would like to attend, kindly register through the link below:

🔗 Registration Link:
Register for the Su***de Prevention Month Talk https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcwbMwDN7bBbmD4RpZhHnAjbXHkKe3j1Tbu-2MMOkkl6DRhw/viewform?usp=header

We hope to see you there! Let us come together and change the narrative on suicide—from stigma to compassion. 💚

19/09/2026

📢 OUR DAILY BREAD PROGRAM ADVISORY

To our dear student-beneficiaries,

Please be informed that the Our Daily Bread Program will temporarily pause the distribution of Meal Vouchers and Transportation Allowance from September 18 to November 2, 2026 in compliance with COMELEC regulations during the election period.

We understand how important these forms of assistance are to our students, especially in helping with daily meals and transportation expenses. We therefore ask for your patience and understanding while the program observes this temporary restriction.

The distribution of Meal Vouchers and Transportation Allowance is expected to resume on November 3, 2026, unless further guidance is issued.

This is only a temporary pause. Our commitment to support the welfare of our students continues.

Thank you for your understanding, and please be guided accordingly.