Buwan ng Wika

The celebration of Buwan ng Wika 2024 with the theme "Filipino,Wikang mapagpalaya"  on August 28 at Our Lady of the Pillar College-Cauayan (OLPC-C). We highlight the power of our language in promoting free thought, cultural identity, and building a nation rooted in equality and solidarity. Together, let us promote our language, not only as a means of communication but as a key to breaking free from discrimination, injustice, and lack of education. 

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Sportsfest

On September 25-28 the Our Lady of the Pillar College - Cauayan (OLPC-C) conducted their Sports and Cultural Festival with the theme “Pagyapak sa kultura, magsaya at paglaro”. Numerous departments competed fiercely and gave their very best across a variety of contested events, but the College of Nursing and Midwifery (CNM) emerged victorious as they got the overall champion.

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World Teacher's Day Celebration

On the special day of October 18, 2024, where the spirit of appreciation lingered in the air, Pillaricans celebrated Teacher's Day, which featured fun games, heartfelt messages, and meaningful awards. The Supreme Student Government (SSG) of the Senior High School Department took the lead for the preparation of this special event. It was a day to honor the hearts and minds that shape the future—the teachers.

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Vocation Month 

On November 22, 2024, All Pillaricans from elementary to college celebrated the Vocation Month Eucharistic Celebration full of creativity and inspiration. The celebration started with a mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Joseph Jinoh C. Rosales emphasized Saint Cecillia, patron of musicians, composers, instrument makers, and poets. Elementary to Senior High School Department are required to dress up as their future professions, while some students represented their section's saint. This day reminded us about the path that we are about to go through, the journey that awaits, and the future that we are about to create. The following are the winners for the vocation month 2024:

Grade 11 Best Vocation Attire (Female Category)

Danna Samantha Aguinaldo - St. Aloysius Gonzaga 

Grade 11 Best Vocation Attire (Male Category)

Justin Bartolome - St. Agnes 

Grade 12 Best Vocation Attire (Female Category)

Sherine Duldulao - St. Dominic Savio

Grade 12 Best Vocation Attire (Male Category)

Stephen Shalom A. Credo–St. Jacinta Marto

Best Saint Attire (Male Category)

Romeo Talosig - St. Dominic Savio

Best Saint Attire (Female Category)

Rica Andrea Collong–St. Therese of the Child Jesus

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School Based Marian Vigil 

On December 6-7 at the OLPC-C gymnasium, Pillaricans from elementary to college gathered to celebrate the Institutional Marian Vigil. The event started with an Opening Salvo that was organized by the Campus Ministry, featuring a series of engaging and lively dances. This followed the procession of the cross and the image of Our Lady of the Pillar, accompanied by the lighting of candles, symbolizing the united faith of the Pillaricans. Activities such as "getting to know" and Marian Vigil (Hephep Horay) were conducted to promote camaraderie and to create a relaxed atmosphere among the participants. Bro. Eleazer Severino Cauilan shared and inspired the participants to deepen their relationship and devotion to God as the event proceeded. The performances presented by various departments captivated and entertained the participants, ensuring their active engagement and enjoyment throughout the event. The program continued with the Taizé prayer, an evening meditative prayer, and worship for all Christian faiths. The commemoration of the Marian Vigil concluded with a Holy Mass presided over by Rev. Father Jinnoh Rosales that uplifts the commitment of the Christians.

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Media and Information Literacy Film Fest (MILFF) and Empowerment Technology Night

On December 11, 2024, Pillaricans from the Senior High School (SHS) Department gathered to witness the 7th Media Information and Literacy Film Festival (MILFF) awarding night at the OLPC-C gymnasium, with the theme "From Pixels to Purpose: Creating a Better Digital Future." This event also celebrated the accomplishments of Grade 12 filmmakers and featured the screening and awarding of Grade 11 Empowerment Technology (E-tech) short films. St. Aloysius Gonzaga obtained the “Best Short Film” award. 

Furthermore, the awardees for the MILFF for Grade 12 are listed below:

Overall Best Film: Malikmata (St. Pedro Calungsod)

Best Picture-Malaya? (St. Francisco Marto)

Best Director: Jhona Macaraniag & Criza Tambalo (St. Francisco Marto) 

Best Actor: Christian Tulab (Inhustisya - St. Jacinta Marto)

Best Actress: Hanna Balamban (Malaya? - St. Francisco Marto) 

Best Supporting Actor: Marnie Zapata (Banaag - St. Tarcisius) 

Best Supporting Actress: Gwen Garielle Andal (Malikmata - St. Pedro Calungsod) 

Best Screenplay: Malikmata - St. Pedro Calungsod 

Best Original Story: Malikmata - St. Pedro Calungsod 

Best Cinematography: Inyustisya - St. Jacinta Marto 

Best Production Design: Inyustisya - St. Jacinta Marto 

Best Editing: Inyustisya - St. Jacinta Marto 

Best Visual Effects: Inyustisya - St. Jacinta Marto  

Best Make-up Artist: Jezzle Nova Aglangao (St. Pedro Calungsod) 

Best Original Theme Song: Malikmata - St. Pedro Calungsod 

Best Musical Score: Inyustisya - St. Jacinta Marto 

Best Sound Engineering: Inyustisya - St. Jacinta Marto 

Most Gender-Sensitive Film: Malaya? - St. Francisco Marto 

Best Trailer: 1st - Veil of Ignorance: The Saving Grace - St. Philomena 

Best Poster: 1st - Banaag - St. Tarcisius 

Star of the night:  

Female Category - Martria Geleen Espiritu (St. Francisco Marto) 

Male Category - Philip Adie Daggao (St. Philomena)  

Furthermore, Ma'am Maureen Magat and Ma'am Lovely Joy Turingan hosted the occasion, while The Pixels Club and the ABM 11 class organized the event.

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Strands Day

On February 14, 2024, Senior High School (SHS) students at Our Lady of the Pillar College-Cauayan (OLPCC) celebrated Strand’s Day with booths and activities organized by the ABM, HUMSS, and STEM strands. Each strand showcased their unique skills: ABM students sold handmade flowers and bracelets and held games on investment, HUMSS students hosted an “ukay-ukay” sale with various items, and STEM students conducted science and technology challenges and hands-on activities. The event was a fun and engaging way for students to share their talents, deepen their knowledge, and enjoy their respective strands. 

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Arts Month

On February 28, 2025, in celebration of the Philippine National Arts Month, the Senior High School (SHS) Department organized a series of events and activities under the theme "Ani ng Sining: Diwa ng Damdamin" at the SHS grounds. The event showcased the artistic talents of the Pillarican students through a variety of performances and competitions that highlighted their creativity and skills. Additionally, the Grade 12 students presented their art exhibits, engaging the school community with their artistic expressions and passion for the arts. In the afternoon, Grade 11 students performed renditions of traditional folk songs while dressed in traditional attire, further enriching the cultural celebration.

These are the champions of each competition:

Smartphone Photography- St. Pedro Calungsod

On The Spot Painting – St. Francisco Marto

Digital Poster-Making - St. Tarcisius

Soap Sculpture- St. Tarcisius

Digital Slogan-Making - St. Jacinta Marto

Chalk Art - St. Tarcisius

Tagisan Ng Talino (Grade 11) - St. Maria Goretti

Folk Song Rendition - St. Therese of the Child Jesus

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Fire and Earthquake Drill

On March 21, 2025, The Our Lady of the Pillar College - Cauayan joins in a Fire and Earthquake Drill to prepare and educate students and staff on the necessary skills in different emergencies.

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