# Central Colleges of the Philippines

The Central Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (Filipino: Sentral Kolehiyo ng Pilipinas), also referred to by its acronym CCP, is a private, nonsectarian coeducational higher education institution located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. CCP was established on January 18, 1954, as the Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (PCP), with an enrollment of 300 students.

## History

Central Colleges of the Philippines started its operations upon its establishment on January 18, 1954, with an enrollment of 300 students. It was then known as the Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (PCP).
It was established by a group of prominent educators. 1.) Engineer Manuel Ignacio Felizardo; 2.) Engineer Vicente Y. Orosa; 3.) Engineer Ciriaco Ygnacio Coronel; 4.) Emilio M. Javier, J.D.; 5.) Engineer Gonzalo T. Vales.
On CCP's 50th founding anniversary (In school year 2004–2005), its Board of Trustees approved Board Resolution to rename Engineering Building to Engineer Gonzalo T. Vales Hall.
During the 1960s, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business Administration were established.
In 1969, Engineer Hermenegildo R. Reyes as second College president was succeeded by his grandnephew Dr. Nicanor Jr. M. Reyes.
In January 1971, Dr. Reyes successfully bought out share of 20% of his co-founder Engineer Vales and other majority shareholders. He finally controlled ownerships and renamed the corporate name of the school from Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. to Central Colleges of the Philippines, Inc.
Expansion of the Colleges and more degree programs were added, such as Secretarial Administration, Agricultural Business Management, and Doctor of Optometry being offered during the tenure of Dr. Reyes. He held his position from 1969 to 1979.
His eldest son, Atty. Crispino P. Reyes, succeeded as third College President (1980 to present).

## Campuses

CCP has two campuses, the Hermenegildo R. Reyes (Main) campus and the Consorcia P. Reyes (Extension) campus.
The H.R. campus houses the following.
* The Paulino Z. Reyes (PR) Hall houses the College of Arts and Science, College of Education, College of Accountancy, College of Business Administration, Admissions Office, Guidance and Counseling Office, Physical Education Department, typing classrooms, College's bookstore, Student Locker Custodian's Office, and Security Office.
* The Engineer Gonzalo T. Vales (GV) Hall (Also called Engineering Building) houses the College of Engineering.
* The Dr. Hermenegildo R. Reyes (HR) Hall (Also named as CCP Computer Science Hall) houses the College of Computer Studies, College of Architecture, DynEd laboratory room, CTC laboratory rooms, AutoCAD room, chemistry and physics laboratory, engineering drawing rooms, architecture drawing rooms, Computer Technical Support's Office, CCP President's Office, Cashier's Office, Accounting Office, and Studio Theater.
* The Antonino Z. Reyes (AR) Hall (First and oldest among the buildings) houses the main library, the Registrar's Office, and Office of the Alumni (CCPAAI).
* CyberPort. Its ground floor houses canteen area. Its second floor houses online resources center where the students can do their research and communicate with their friends for free.
* College's Chapel, for spiritual needs of the students and faculty.
The Extension Campus houses the Consorcia P. Reyes Hall, the High School Department, the College of Nursing, the gymnasium, and ELC (English Learning Center).

## Academics
### Academic Programs

* Secondary Education
** Junior High School
** Senior High School
*** STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
*** ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management)
*** HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences)
* Tertiary Education
** Pre-Graduate Studies
*** College of Engineering
**** BS Civil Engineering
**** BS Electrical Engineering
**** BS Mechanical Engineering
*** College of Architecture
**** BS Architecture
*** College of Computer Studies
**** BS Information Technology
**** Associate in Computer Technology
*** College of Business Administration
**** BS Business Administration, major in Marketing Management
*** College of Arts and Sciences
**** AB Psychology
*** College of Nursing
**** BS Nursing
*** College of Education
**** Certificate in Teacher Education
** Graduate Studies
*** Graduate School
**** Master of Business Administration
**** Master of Public Administration

### Accreditation

Central Colleges of the Philippines is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Philippine Association of Educators, and Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA Level 2 re-accreditation).

### Libraries

There are three libraries in CCP: the Main Library (Antonino Z. Reyes Hall), Graduate Studies Library (Antonino Z. Reyes Hall), and the Nursing Library (Consorcia P. Reyes Hall or the Extension Campus).

### Topnotchers

Licensure Examination Topnotchers.
* 1st Place - 1996 Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination - Engineer Belino Dagalea
* 8th Place - 2013 Architecture Licensure Examination - Architect Rosario Dela Paz
* 10th Place - 2013 Electronics and Communications Engineering Licensure Examination - Engineer Alexander Macatual
* 5th Place - 2014 Education Licensure Examination - Ramon Cristobal
* 1st Place - 2014 Electronics and Communications Engineering Licensure Examination - Engineer Jann Ivan Asaula
* 5th Place - May 2017 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination - Engineer Robert Jr. Arago

## Student life
### Athletics

Athletics includes badminton, basketball, cheerleading, chess, karate, table tennis, and volleyball.
The men's volleyball team won the 2005-2006 CUSA Volleyball Championship. They defeated St. Jude College 3–1 in a best of 3 finals. CCP has won 6 championships (1997–1998, 1998–1999, 1999–2000, 2002–2003, and 2005–2006)
The CCP Bobcats Pep Squad won the National Cheerleading Championship (NCC) in 2007–2010, 2012–2016, and 2018. After which, they were replaced by N.U. Team.
CCP Karate Club works under the Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF). The Karate team has been associated with SKIF since 1994. In 1992, the Karate Club won their first Iwabuchi Cup. From 1993 to 1994, the Karate Club won consecutive championships of the Private Schools Athletic Association.