HCC Research and Development Unit

03/06/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐 | 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐏𝐒𝐒

The Research and Development Unit successfully concluded the second day of the Seminar-Workshop on Statistics Using SPSS. Faculty and staff participants from various departments actively engaged in discussions and hands-on activities that enhanced their knowledge and skills in statistical data analysis using SPSS.

Thank you to all participants for your active participation and commitment to learning. We hope that the knowledge gained from this two-day seminar-workshop will be valuable in your research and professional endeavors.

02/06/2026

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Seminar-Workshop on Statistics Using SPSS

The Seminar-Workshop on Statistics Using SPSS, which happened this morning, successfully highlighted meaningful discussions and learning sessions on statistical analysis for research development.

We sincerely thank our guest speaker, Engr. Fernando B. Canlas, and all participants from SASD, IBED, SHS, SCJ, SBA, SCITE, and SASED, as well as the deans, principals, faculty members, and staff, for their active participation and support.

See you all on Day 2.

26/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑-𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐏𝐒𝐒

Want to learn how to analyze and interpret research data using SPSS?

The Holy Cross College Research and Development Unit (RDU) invites all HCC employees to join the Seminar-Workshop on Statistics Using SPSS and enhance their research and data analysis skills.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/y7RKRDgov13wewsY7

Register now and be part of this learning experience!

20/05/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS | 2nd School-Wide Faculty Research Colloquium 2026

The Holy Cross College Research and Development Unit (RDU) invites faculty members and all HCC employees to submit and present their research proposals and completed research papers for the 2nd Faculty Research Colloquium 2026.

📌 Submission Guidelines:
• Research Proposal: Application Form & Proposal Template
• Completed Research: Application Form & Output Template

📅 Important Dates:
• Submission of Application Form – May 30, 2026
• Acceptance Notification – June 4, 2026
• Mentoring Session – June 9, 2026
• Research Presentation – July 15, 2026

Please check the photos below for the complete details.

For paper format and templates, email:
[email protected]

19/05/2026

CALLING ALL HCC ALUMNI! 🎓

The Holy Cross College Research and Development Unit invites you to be part of the HCC Alumni Tracer Study, your voice matters in helping us improve and strengthen our programs for future Crucians.

If you are a graduate from:

• Elementary (2011–2015)
• Junior High School (2015–2019)
• Senior High School (2018–2025)
• College (2021–2025)

Click here: https://forms.gle/Qk2BW8V23ayw7r2f8

We encourage you to participate!

Your journey after HCC is important to us, share your experiences and be part of shaping the future of education.

04/05/2026

Calling all HCC alumni! 🎓
Be part of our Alumni Tracer Study and help improve the future of Holy Cross College.

It only takes 3–5 minutes:
https://forms.gle/Qk2BW8V23ayw7r2f8

Your response matters—thank you!

CALLING ALL HCC ALUMNI! 🎓

The Holy Cross College Research and Development Unit invites you to be part of the HCC Alumni Tracer Study, your voice matters in helping us improve and strengthen our programs for future Crucians.

If you are a graduate from:

• Elementary (2011–2015)
• Junior High School (2015–2019)
• Senior High School (2018–2025)
• College (2021–2025)

Click here: https://forms.gle/Qk2BW8V23ayw7r2f8

We encourage you to participate!

Your journey after HCC is important to us, share your experiences and be part of shaping the future of education.

30/04/2026

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: The School-Wide Student Research Colloquium 2026, guided by the theme “Bridging Minds, Building Futures Through Research Excellence,” was successfully held today.

More than a platform for presentation, this event highlights a growing culture of research—where student innovations create meaningful and lasting impact beyond the institution.

Here are the Best Paper and Best Presenter awardees from the HEMSS and STEAM categories:

Humanities, Education, Management, and Social Sciences

𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓
Best Paper: BSBA-MM – “The Influence of Personalization in Online Advertising on Consumer Purchase Intention”

2nd Best Paper: BSA & BSAIS – “Financial Ratio Analysis as Predictor of Financial Distress in Corporation”

3rd Best Paper: BSEd-Filipino – “Hamon ng mga G**o sa Pagtuturo ng Filipino sa Panahon ng Blended Learning”

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
Best Presenter: BSBA-MM – Aries V. Mercado, Jhody Clarence T. Sigua, Dianne R. Simbulan, Michael B. Soliman
“The Influence of Personalization in Online Advertising on Consumer Purchase Intention”

2nd Best Presenter: BSCrim – Justine Nicole M. Babasa
“The Impact of Stereotyping on Criminology Students’ Academic Performance at Holy Cross College, Inc.”

3rd Best Presenter: BSA & BSAIS – Kyle L. Lapuz, Jennylyn Mae G. Taruc
“Financial Ratio Analysis as Predictor of Financial Distress in Corporation”
Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓
Best Paper - BSCS – “CampusGo: A Quest-Based Augmented Reality Gamification System for Enhancing Campus Engagement of SCITE Students in Holy Cross College”

2nd Best Paper - BSIT – “ANTISIX7: Gamification of Cognitive Stimulation in Combating ‘Brainrot’ to Enhance Adaptive Recall and Attention Span”

3rd Best Paper - BSIT – “CODEXP AI: A Gamified Competitive Coding Web-Based Platform Using AI-Generated Challenges and Real-Time Performance Analytics”

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
Best Presenter - BSCS – Maricar M. Mangulabnan, Howen Julius M. Asuncion
“CampusGo: A Quest-Based Augmented Reality Gamification System for Enhancing Campus Engagement of SCITE Students in Holy Cross College”

2nd Best Presenter - BSIT – Raven Dean C. Agcaoili
“ANTISIX7: Gamification of Cognitive Stimulation in Combating ‘Brainrot’ to Enhance Adaptive Recall and Attention Span”

3rd Best Presenter - BSIT – Beyonce N. Ama
“CODEXP AI: A Gamified Competitive Coding Web-Based Platform Using AI-Generated Challenges and Real-Time Performance Analytics”

Congratulations to all participants and winners for your outstanding achievements.

23/04/2026

📢Please be informed that the 4th HCC School-Wide Student Research Colloquium will be held 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘.

See you virtually!

14/04/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Mark John M. Pangan!🎉

We congratulate Dr. Mark John M. Pangan, Dean of the School of Criminal Justice, on his appointment as Peer Reviewer in Criminal Justice and Criminology for the International Journal of Research on Multidisciplinary Studies under the Institute of Teachers’ Training Center, Inc.

This prestigious recognition highlights his scholarly expertise, professional integrity, and significant contributions to the field of Criminal Justice and Criminology, as he takes part in upholding the quality and credibility of academic research.

Your dedication to excellence continues to inspire the academic community. We are truly proud of you!

26/05/2025

FROM CAPSTONE PROJECT TO INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL!

CONGRATULATIONS to our students and instructors from the School of Engineering, Computer, and Library Studies!

Their research, “HandSnap++: An Android Application for Debugging Handwritten C++ Code using Image Processing through OCR and Compiler,” started as a Capstone Project, earned Best Research Paper at the Student Research Colloquium, and is now published in the Malaysia Journal of Invention and Innovation (MJII), Volume 4, Issue 4 — a peer-reviewed international journal.

Authors:
• Claraq Anderson P. Arias
• Stephen Felipin S. Miranda
• Juliana Arla S. Paguinto
• Rhea Joy M. Pangkubit
• John Carlo L. Gamboa, MIT
• Marvin O. Mallari, Ph.D., EnM
• Arzel P. Pinpin, MIT

🔗 http://digit360.com.my/mjii/index.php/home/article/view/133/127

Congratulations, SECLS!
Your HCC family is proud of you.

Do you want to grow as a researcher while pursuing your dream course just like them?
ENROLL NOW at The School with a Heart!
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