Tagoloan Community College

21/07/2026

21/07/2026

𝐓𝐂𝐂 𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐀. 𝐄𝐦𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐒𝐉-𝐑

Tagoloan Community College College of Arts and Sciences faculty member Diopren A. Emlano successfully defended his Master of Arts in Philosophy thesis at the University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R) School of Arts and Sciences in Cebu City on July 20.

Prof. Emlano presented his research titled, “Meaning in Absurdity and Meaninglessness of Persons with Substance Use Disorder: An Albert Camus-Inspired Approach to Safeguarding Mental Health,” which examined how the philosophy of Albert Camus can provide a framework for understanding meaning and promoting mental well-being among persons with substance use disorder.

The study highlighted the relevance of existential philosophy in addressing contemporary mental health concerns, emphasizing the importance of finding meaning amid life’s challenges and uncertainties.

His final defense was evaluated by a panel composed of Prof. de Vivar, Dr. Dayap, and Rev. Fr. Alipin, OAR. The research was conducted under the guidance of Prof. G. Gulay, with Dean Dr. L. Munalim serving as chairperson during the defense.

His achievement also underscores TCC’s continued support for faculty advancement through graduate education and research.

The entire TCC community extends its congratulations to Emlano on this accomplishment and looks forward to the valuable contributions his research will bring to the fields of philosophy, mental health, and community development.

20/07/2026

20/07/2026

𝐓𝐂𝐂 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬
by Hanna Lee Baylin

TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental — TCC Quill, the official student publication of Tagoloan Community College, mobilized its senior staff and newly recruited members for its first official campus coverage of Academic Year 2026–2027 during the College's Opening of Classes Kick-Off Program on July 20 at the TCC Grounds.

The coverage brought together the publication's senior staff and new members, who were deployed across the campus to document the opening program through news writing, photojournalism, videography, and broadcast reporting.

As students, faculty members, and college officials welcomed the new academic year, TCC Quill reporters conducted interviews, documented key activities, and captured photographs and video footage for the publication's print, online, and social media platforms.

The event also served as the first field assignment for the publication's newest members, providing them with hands-on experience in campus reporting while working alongside senior staff and applying the principles of responsible, ethical, and accurate journalism.

The coverage officially marked the beginning of TCC Quill's news operations for Academic Year 2026–2027, reaffirming the publication's commitment to delivering timely, factual, and relevant coverage of events and developments within the college community.

Photo by Claire Marquez

20/07/2026

𝐓𝐂𝐂 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
by Hanna Lee Baylin

TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental — The Tagoloan Community College (TCC) Alumni Association donated 20 trash bins, security parking signages, and various pieces of equipment to the college during a turnover ceremony held on July 20 in front of Building 2, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the institution and its students.

Photo by Gerlie Senagonia