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

Source: 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. It was established by a group of prominent educators. 1.) Engr. Manuel Ignacio Felizardo; 2.) Engr. Vicente Y. Orosa; 3.) Engr. Ciriaco Ygnacio Coronel; 4.) Atty. Emilio M. Javier, J.D.; 5.) Engr. Gonzalo T. Vales. In school year 1956-1957, the High School Department was established. In school year 1960-1961, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business Administration were opened. In 1969, Engr. Hermenegildo Roque Reyes, Sr was assigned as second College president and held his position until 1979 and Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines was renamed to Central Colleges of the Philippines. In January 1971, Dr. H.R. Reyes successfully bought out share of 20% of his co-founder Engineer Vales and other majority shareholders. He finally controlled ownerships. In 1977, Secretarial Administration and Agricultural Business Management programs were offered. In 1981, Optometry program was offered. His eldest son, late Atty. Crispino P. Reyes, Sr. succeeded as third College President & Board Chairman (1980 to 2025). On CCP's 50th founding anniversary (In school year 2004–2005), its Board of Trustees approved Board Resolution to rename Engineering Building to Engr. Gonzalo T. Vales Bldg. August 2025, the newly hired College Board of Trustee Chairman Dr. Jose F. Oreta, Jr. take a lead to new innovative way of running colleges, and with new partners with the founder Antolin M. Oreta of A.M. Oreta Construction Company.

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) Bldg. named after father of the college founder Hermenegildo Roque Reyes, Sr. and Grandfather of the third college president; 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 Engr. Gonzalo T. Vales (GV) Bldg. (Also called Engineering Building) named after first college president & co-founder of Mapua University and co-founder of the college; houses the College of Engineering. The Dr. Hermenegildo R. Reyes, Sr. (HR) Hall (Also named as CCP Computer Science Hall) named after the second college president and founder of college; 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 Sen. Gaudencio E. Antonino, Sr. (GA) Bldg. (First and oldest among the buildings) named after college treasurer and husband of Sen. Magnolia W. Antonino; 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, named after wife of the founder college and mother of the third college president; house the High School Department, the College of Nursing, the gymnasium, and ELC (English Learning Center).

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 Undergraduate 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 [Sen. Gaudencio E. Antonio, Sr. (GA) Hall], Graduate Studies Library [Sen. Gaudencio E. Antonio, Sr. (GA) Hall], and the Nursing Library (Consorcia P. Reyes Hall or the Extension Campus).

Topnotchers

Licensure Examination Topnotchers.

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

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.