Holy Cross Colleges, Inc. (HCCI) celebrates another meaningful achievement following the success of 10 new Civil Engineers who passed the September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE).
HCCI posted a 47.62% passing rate, surpassing the national passing rate and placing the institution No. 2 among the Top Performing Schools in Pampanga with more than 20 examinees. The result reflects the sustained efforts of the examinees, the guidance of their faculty and mentors, and the academic preparation provided throughout their Civil Engineering education.
The newly licensed Civil Engineers are Engr. Erhis Ian Vercasion Arroyo, Engr. Jade Haina Martinito Bulaon, Engr. Jerson Sarmiento Cuerdo, Engr. Angela Sandoval David, Engr. Angelo Malonzo Eupeña, Engr. Angelo Tiongson Lazatin, Engr. R-Yen Gomez Manalang, Engr. Ken Lulu Maniago, Engr. Francis Joshua Maniago Pangan, and Engr. Jason Ely Salac.
Their success represents years of academic preparation, rigorous study, and perseverance. Beyond the licensure examination itself, becoming licensed engineers marks the culmination of a journey shaped by classroom learning, practical preparation, mentorship, and the determination to reach a professional goal.
The 47.62% passing rate and No. 2 ranking among Pampanga’s top-performing schools with more than 20 examinees serve as another meaningful milestone for HCCI’s Civil Engineering program. More importantly, the achievement reflects the institution’s continuing efforts to prepare students for professional practice and the responsibilities that come with the engineering profession.
As they begin their careers, the new engineers carry with them the knowledge and values developed throughout their years at HCCI. Their profession calls for competence, responsibility, precision, and a commitment to creating structures and systems that contribute to safer and more sustainable communities.
HCCI extends its heartfelt congratulations to the 10 newly licensed Civil Engineers, as well as to their families, faculty members, mentors, and everyone who supported them throughout their journey.
Their achievement is also an inspiration to the next generation of Crucians who continue to pursue careers in engineering and other professional fields.
From Crucians to Engineers, another milestone has been reached. Congratulations to our newly licensed Civil Engineers! Your HCCI family celebrates this meaningful achievement with you.