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The City College of Tagaytay has conducted its summer activity and

Capability training for faculty members to ensure adoption of CHED

Flexible Learning Modality as a coping mechanism for the COVID 19

pandemic. An action research on the student’s perception on online teaching

was immediately conducted to determine the current situation of the

students in doing flexible learning. The institutional health protocols and

practices guidelines were drafted and presented to the faculty members.

Using video tutorials, the use of Google classroom and Google meet were

emphasized in handling classes, giving assignment, preparing exams,

student feedbacks.

Prior to this, a Continuity Plan for Flexible Learning Program was set that

entailed collaboration with other HEIs, to share webinar series through the

CHED HiEd Bayanihan Program and AFTA Balikturo Online Program

which presented Instructional foundations of Remote Learning; Unleashing

Zoom, Google Meet & Microsoft Team Functionalism, Streamlining &

Linking via Google Classroom, G-suites Galore: Google form, Google

Slides….., Student Assessment tool for online/offline Learning

environment, Online/offline instructional applications for Remote learning,

Creating science lessons for Live Presentation and Asynchronous Learning

using Google Classroom, Utilizing Science Instructional Resources in

bridging offsite and on-site Learning, Navigating the essentials of

Microsoft One note 101, Differentiation of Assessment with Online Math

Resources in transitioning to Virtual Instruction, Developing lab

experiments using everyday household materials via distance learning and

Resilience and staring present Mindfulness for better teaching and learning.

The webinar also tackled lessons on how to impart knowledge using

synchronous and asynchronous learning together with improving awareness

on digital Learning Management system using G-suites for education

platform. A series of webinars on “Flexible Design and Delivery in

Challenging Times,” sponsored by CHEDRO IV and AUP, that include

Methods and Strategies in Teaching, Developing Course Syllabus and

Assessments were very useful tools in increasing the competencies of the

faculty members. As a requirement to get a Certificate of Completion, the

faculty members were tasked to submit their prepared course syllabus which

reflect the synchronous and asynchronous mode of delivery in an OBE-

based course syllabus.

Administrative support is continuously being done by improving the internet

connectivity in school offices, purchasing additional desktop, construction

of additional wash area, provision of policies and guidelines for safety

protocols and health practices, online student qualifying examination,

admission and registration, academic collaboration with other institutions,

up scaling the competencies of faculty members and college officials and

revising student handbook and faculty manual.

Vision

Globally competitive university,

upholding character formation,

effecting social change.

Mission

Committed to provide relevant and

responsive academic programs in the

arts, sciences, technology, business

and management that will produce

graduates equipped with knowledge

and skills possessing high ethical

standards prepared to complete in the

global environment.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Summer Activities and…

Designation of New School Deans

CCT has Two Additional PhD

Graduates

The CCT CHED Scholars

Batch 2020 CCT Graduates

Research in Focus

o Students’ Teaching

Performance Evaluation

o Students’ perception about

online class

o CCT Faculty Dreams and

Wishes

COVID 19: Its Challenges and

Issues

CCT On the Go…

The CCTians family mourns the passing of the following: Mr. Pol Bay (former Vice=President for Administration). Mr Mark Natanauan (BSOA student) and Mr. Danilo Torcelino (father of Ms. Mich Torcelino from faculty of School of Computer Studies and recently, Dr. Demetrio Hernandez (former faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences). Our community extends condolences, sympathies to the bereaved families, and prayers that their soul may have eternal peace with the Lord.

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Designation of New School Deans

President Pacita Aquino appointed new Deans for the School of Computer Studies, School of

Education, , and School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Mr. Michael Jeffrey Añonuevo, the new dean of the School of Computer Studies, was a

BSIT graduate of Rogationist College (2014) and Masters in

I.T. in Technological University of the Philippines (2006). He has been employed at the

City College of Tagaytay since 2015. His motivational skills, leadership and knowledge in

dealing with people and managing time were his tools to work as manager in Jolibee Food

Corporation (July 2006-Nov. 2007) and then full time I.T. instructor at Cavite State

University (Nov.2007-

Oct.2012); Computer Programmer II, PICTO, Cavite Provincial Board (Nov.2012- May 2014); Part time I.T.

Instructor, PUP, Alfonso, Cavite (June2014- Nov. 2015); I.T. Consultant; and, Saint Paul Seminary (June-Nov.

2016). He has TESDA National Certificate (NCII) and skillful in Windows Operating System and Linux/Edubuntu

Operating System.

While working with the Provincial Information Technology Office, Dean Jepoy, as he is popularly called, worked

on a project to automate the Real Property Tax System for all the municipalities of Cavite using cloud technology.

He is currently the CCT’s UniFAST Focal person who is responsible in the preparation and submission of reports

for “Listahan Grantees” and “Tertiary Education Subsidy” (AY 2019-2020). As an IT instructor, he prepared course

analyses, course modules and laboratory manual and had background in the AACCUP program accreditation as

member of the CvSU Task force member for Faculty Area.

The CCT is grateful for his effort to mobilize the entire SCS staff to enhance internet connectivity of the institution

and the Summer Capability Training of the Faculty members to prepare them in teaching tertiary education courses

using Flexible Learning Modalities as an off shoot of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Lupita U. Jung is the new dean of the School of Education. She was a 2016 PhD

graduate of UPHS in Educational Management; a faculty member of Aniban Central

School, Bacoor City (2003-2006) , Technological Institute of the Philippines (2006-2007),

and University of Perpetual Help System –DALTA (2007-2019). Dr. Jung had her BSE

degree major in English at the University of Batangas (1992) and MA in Teaching English

Language Arts at the Philippine Normal University (2006).

As such, she worked as an Inter-cultural English tutor at Royal House of HRH Prince Turki

Al-Saud – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (April 1995-April 2001 and at Changwon English

Academy, South Korea (May 2001-April 2002).

Prior to her assignment as the CCT’s SEd Dean, she worked at Olivares College, Tagaytay branch, as Head of BEED

Department (July 2019- June 2020). She was also a UPHS Area Coordinator of Career Planning and Development

for Students’ Continuous Quality Improvement for Level 4 PAPCUCOA Accreditation (SY 2016-2017) and UPHS

Faculty Club President (AY 2017-2019). She taught English and its related courses like Speech and Oral

Communication, Literature, Research, Technical Writing and Editing; and Education Courses like Social Dimension

and Curriculum Development.

Mrs. Eufrecina T Manguinao- Victor, 2019 Teacher of the Year awardee, was appointed as

the new dean of the school of Hospitality and Tourism Management this July 2020. She is

married to Mr. Alfred G. Victor with whom they share their happy married life with their

son, Victor Adonis (MD, AFP Medical Corps) and daughter Leonila Anne (WA, USA),

Mam “Nene”, as she is fondly called, attained her BS Foods and Nutrition (1977) and BS

HRM (ETEEAP Program (2012) from Philippine Women’s University, Manila and MM,

Pubic Administration (2004) from Philippine Christian College, Cavite. She is currently

pursuing her PhD, Educational Management in St. Jude College, Manila. She also gained

NCII accreditation from TESDA as competency assessor for Food and Beverages,

Housekeeping, and trainer for Front Office Services.

Her work experience in the academe include HRM/Tourism Program coordinator in FEU

((2004-2009), BA/HRM/Tourism Academic Head/Program Chair in South Forbes City

College, Cavite (2015-2012). Her broad range of experience in industry covered the

positions of Customer Service Manager, Sales Department in Earle & Jones Inc. New

York (1981-1987); and Assistant Dining Manager/Dietary Supervisor, Food Service Industry in Thomas Jefferson

University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA (1987-1997). Locally, she worked as Reservationist. Hotel Industry, in Phil.

Plaza Hotel, Manila; Deputy Tourism Officer, Tourism Industry, Tagaytay (1999-2007); and owner / manager. Real

Estate/HRM/Tourism Industry. Century 21, Tagaytay Dacha Villas (1997-2010).

She joined the CCT as an HRM faculty member in June 2015 and acted as Tourism Program Chair from

November 2018 to June 2020.

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CCT Has Two Additional PhD Graduates

The CCT CHED SCHOLARS

A total of 16 faculty members enjoyed CHED scholarships from SY 2016 (12) and 2017 (4).

Among these scholars, ,Jennifer M. Abellana, Orbel M Canoy and Hazel M. Garcia have finished

their doctoral degree and are now working as BSBM dean, college registrar and NSTP

Coordinator, respectively. The other 10 faculty members also have finished their Master’s degree

namely Elma E. Gappe, Allan S. Gilles Jr., Loreta B. Marilejos, Mhirphet Joy S. Pinlac, Kathleen

Joy P. Vida, Maria Lyn S. Alcanses, Joanna Belle L. Bawar, Jessie I Canapi, Maria Teresa B,

Flaminiano. The rest are still working on their thesis/ dissertation.

Batch 2019-2020 CCT Graduates

A total of 128 students finished their curriculum requirements and are considered

Batch 2020 graduates, although no graduation rites took place. They were composed

of BSBA MM (6); BSBA HRDM (59); BSOFAD (2); BSE English (1); BSE

Mathematics (1); BSIT (36); BSCS (10); and BSHRM (13).

Dr. Haizel Mojica Garcia,

2019 CCT Achievement

Awardee, has just finished her

doctoral degree in Educational

Management at the University of

Perpetual Health System last

June 2020. Her dissertation is entitled “Goal

Orientation, Continuing Professional Development and

Work-Life Balance among Selected Single Parents

Teaching in Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) in

CALABARZON, Philippines”.

Born on January 16, 1980 and presently residing at

Banaba Cerca, Indang Cavite, Dr. Garcia is happily

married for 16 years to Alexander M. Garcia and blessed

with a loving daughter, Jan Francine Alexia who is now

15 years old. .

Her qualities of being able to deal and communicate

with other people, flexible, willing to learn new

experiences, resourceful, inquisitive, with good

communication skills and able to work with minimum

supervision won the confidence of President Pacita

Aquino for her to be appointed as Administrative

Assistant of the College President (2018- to date) She is

also the CCT’s College Registar since June 2010.

Having gained a BS degree in Psychology (2000) and MA

in Guidance and Counseling (2013) she worked as a

Human Resource Assistant in RCVJ Manpower and

General Services in Dasmarinas, Cavite (Aug 2008-Jan

2009); Marketing Staff / Special Project Coordinator, 156

Fitness Avenue, Makati (Oct. 2000 - Apr 2001), and at the

same time, Human Resource Clerk, Avon Cosmetics Inc.,

Makati City (Oct 2000-Apr2001); Marketing Assistant in

Pure & Rich Food Int’l. Inc.,Trece Martirez City

(Aug.2003-Dec.2007)

She is well loved by the CCTian for being flexible, friendly and able to relate well with people at all levels. Her attitude of having good human relationship, adaptable to various challenges and goal-oriented serves as her tools to achieve success in career and family life .

Makati, City M

ay 2001 to January 2002

Dr. Orbel M. Canoy finished

his doctoral degree in

Educational Management at the

University of Perpetual Health

System last June 2020. His

dissertation is entitled:Cyclical

Metamorphosis: the

Accreditation Experience of Middle Managers in Local

Colleges in CALABARZON, Philippines

Born on October 18, 1980 and currently residing at

Amadeo, Cavite, he happily lives with two sons and a

daughter as a single parent.

His ideology and Educational Visions to extend skills,

knowledge and leadership among both the students and

educators promotes quality education in the Academic

Organizations inside the Colleges he is affiliated to. His

charm entails hardship, enthusiasm, and dynamic

professionalism to encourage good human relationship

inside and outside the work place. He is flexible,

approachable and equally-able to relate well with people

at all levels with adaptable and goal-oriented attitude that

makes him highly adept at budget preparation and

administration, program management, and curriculum

development.

His humble beginning as a graduate of AB Liberal Arts

(2001) and Associate in Computer Design and

Programming (2002) opens the door of academe where he

became an instructor and coordinator at St. Bridget

College. This inspired him to take Teacher Education

Certificate Program and Master’s Degrees in Education

(2013) and Public Administration (2015) as his entry tool

to work in Local Colleges. He is currently the CCT;s

NSTP Coordinator and Extension Unit Head, RD&E,

All the success is brought by his patience and hard-work.

He also believes that all should look up to praise the Lord

and look down to help other people. “To God be the

Glory.”

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RESEARCH IN FOCUS

Psychometrician Arvid Amiscosa, Office of Student Affairs and Services, conducted an action

research on which was presented last July 10, 2020 at ANT Hall as one of the papers in the CCT

series of summer activities.

The online survey questions for faculty performance comprised of 30 items divided into 70%

Teaching styles & strategies (Performance) and 30%Teacher-Student Interaction(Critical factors).

Rating was done using a Likert’s scale that ranged from none of the time (1) to most of the time

(5). The analyzed rating came from the evaluation of randomly selected students of each faculty.

The following table shows the top three teaching performers

Full Time Faculty Member Part Time Faculty Members

Rank Name School Name School

1st Faith Maranan SBM Allan Giles Jr. SAS

2nd Mark Joseph Pinili SBM Emelyn Luciano SBM

3rd Cristine Marie Ronario SAS Mazie Ann Modesto SHTM

In another survey, a total of 1168 out of 2254 (51/82%) students responded to Amiscosa’s survey

monkey on students’ perception about online class from May 26 to June 6, 2020. The respondents’

year level were 564 (48.29%) first year, 560 (47.95%) second year; 32 (2.74%) third year; and 12

(1.03%) fourth year. When the student respondents were classified by school, there were 480

(41.09%) SBM, 392 (33.56%) SCS, 178 (15.24%) SEd and 118 (10.10%) SHTM.

The results revealed that about 526 (45%) students have internet accessibility and generally using

cellular data followed by fiber optic internet. There 642 (55%) students without internet

connectivity. A total of 1110 (93%) students have smart phone but 853 (73%) students neither

have computer nor laptop.

The class environment (60%) and class instructors (40%) were rated. For the class environment,

the survey questions include student’ internet accessibility, management of study time, timely

completion of assignments and other requirements on time, provision of class materials, online

communication, discussion and responses with classmates and teachers inside and outside of class,

feedbacks from instructors, provision of right amount of theoretical and practical experience, and

online similarity to in-person class modality. Rating scale ranged from poor (1) to excellent (5).

The instructors rating came from the questions that include: instructor exhibits personal,

interpersonal relations, shows average level of preparedness (class preparation, innovative

methods of teaching, knowledge of the materials available) to provide services that the students

deserves such as maintaining punctuality; sustain initiative and work attitude in maximizing

academic learning type ; presents and carries physical attribute with neatness and high confidence

by following the standards of the organization

The analyzed data reveals a mean rating of 3.21 or Satisfactory as the students’ perceived level of

the combined online class environment and class instructors.

Considering that 45 percent of the respondents did not have hardware to access to internet, a

question was asked as “If ever you do not have internet accessibility and available hardware how

were you able to comply with the online class requirements? The answers ranged from: writing

the answer/ activity in the paper, having it photographed through a borrowed cellphone from

sibling/parent/friends and have it sent to group chat (gc); make all requirements from friends’

place and using the borrowed laptop, go to a place with high internet connectivity; spending

maximum effort from the roof of the house to find some network signals that work for smart

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phone; either go to computer shop if it is open but students find it difficult to get out and do the

assignment/activities due to ECQ/GCQ; compiling all activities first and sending them all upon

availability of load and internet connectivity …and so many more.

The CCT Faculty Dreams and Wishes

During last year’s Teacher Day Celebration,

the CCT faculty participants were requested to

write in a blank post-it paper their innermost

dreams for their future, their wishes for the

institution, the attributes of a good teacher, and

things that the teachers should avoid.

Results reveal that peers and students

appreciate teachers who are efficient, kind,

humble, sincere, productive, loving, friendly,

lively, approachable, respectful, and attentive.

The participants claimed that quality

education can be provided to students if the

teachers create a learning environment that is

suitable to all, respect each other, give their

best in teaching, punctual and prepared for

effective teaching, select the right words when

teaching, teach with heart and love of

profession, be a leader and a good follower,

keep the classroom clean before class

dismissal, treat students as own children, and

always do the right thing for the students, co-

workers and the institution.

To satisfactorily work in the school premises,

the participants cited that the faculty members

must always pray and refrain from being

unprofessional; a burden to others; being a

pessimist; saying bad words; telling a lie;

being stressed; gossiping and judging people;

punishing, underestimating, competing and

humiliating students; giving exam that is not

part of the course; feeling isolated; treating

students and co-workers as enemies; pointing

fingers at other person; and sharing personal

life to students. Finally, the biblical quote was

cited as “.”do unto others what you want

others do unto you.”

The faculty members also revealed their

utmost dreams and wishes for themselves,

their relationships, their students, the

institution, and the world.

For themselves, they dream that they be

given permanent plantilla position for

security of tenure; to succeed in teaching

career; receive an increase in salary; stay in

CCT for longer years; a city ordinance that

benefits the CCT teachers other than the

plantilla positions like 13th month pay,

holidays and class suspensions with pay;

become more productive and a millionaire

someday.

They dream that CCT will become a

University and be home of the champions

both in academics and in sports with well-

ventilated classrooms and faculty rooms

and accredited curricular programs to act as

medium of progressive city.

For relationships, they dream that they may

have stable and better life with loved ones;

have more time with the family; be happy

and successful in love all the time; and have

good relationship to everyone.

For students, the faculty members wished

that they could touch the hearts and lives of

the students so as to inspire them to learn

and to behave well inside the class; truly

value and remember what was taught to

them; be professional and be remembered

as their former teachers as they succeed in

their chosen career

For the world, the faculty members wished

for peace, joy, and unity. jrrint

Teaching is a noble profession that shape the character, caliber, and future of an

individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the greatest honor

for me.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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COVID-19 : Its Challenges and Issues

In January 2020 the CCT community has just resumed classes after the Taal Volcanic eruption and

everybody were busy removing the unwanted ashes from the infrastructures and the affected

surrounding. The suffering of the local residents was still fresh on their minds when suddenly,

another major problem came up. The community was again shuttered when a deadly virus slowly

crawl into the lives of the people that started with the pneumonia cases from an unknown origin,

tagged as Corona virus. Although, the disease was first detected in Wuhan, China as early as

December 2019, its spread later became a worldwide problem resulting to a large scale socio-

economic losses.

The creeping spread of the Corona virus, brought to the country by Chinese tourists, cause health

and social disturbances that led to President Duterte’s issuance of a partial lockdown order on

Metro Manila. On March 17, the Philippines was declared under the state of calamity for a period

of six months through Presidential Proclamation 929. Banning entry of international flights,

restricting the movement of domestic flights, and closure of major establishments followed.

Luzon lockdown entailed suspension of school classes and restricting the movements of

individuals below the ages of 20 and above 60. This initially caused fear and uncertainty among

people that resulted to panic buying of food, groceries, and basic amenities. A lot of people were

trapped in their workplace and did not have the chance to go back home due to lack of transport.

Poor people who lost their source of income started to ask for food and financial assistance from

the government. Work from home was encouraged in most of the government agencies leaving

only skeletal force to operationalize the establishments.

Food and street vendors lost their costumers due to Emergency Community Quarantine ECQ) and

movement of people within the community was restricted to one family member per household.

Drivers lost their income due to lack of passengers and restriction from the ITIAF. Malls were

refrained from super cooling their premises to ward off the shoppers from staying in the mall

premises. With the GCQ, the transport system was given due permission but the available vehicles

are still inadequate to provide transport to passengers who have to wait for 2-3 hours before they

could go to work or go back home.

The DOH instructed the creation of pool of front liners who are in charge of filtering the visitors

in the hospitals, checking the temperature of shoppers in malls and pharmacies, cleaning premises

and dumping garbage, stopping vehicles to determine the presence of travel pass, and ensuring

peace and order on their place of assignment.. Hospitals which were initially ill prepared for the

entry of the new virus that are short of PPE supplies, insufficient number of intubators’ and without

definite drug to treat the disease, had their COVID 19 patients isolated at the risk of the lives of

medical staff. Those who succumbed to disease were absolutely cremated without being seen by

their loved ones. Face masks and disinfectants were out of stocks and the price rose sky high. The

closure of malls, hotels, and restaurants resulted to job retrenchment of thousands of employees.

Children and seniors were considered vulnerable to COVID 19 infection and were ordered to stay

at home

The government released order to delay the payment of taxes and rentals, payment of loans were

suspended, and some establishments provided separation pay to retrenched employees.

Department of Labor financially assisted employees who were on no work no pay policy. GSIS

and SSS opened calamity loans for their members and pension loans for retirees. DSWD extended

services to stranded OFW’s by giving them basic necessities. Guidelines on health protocols and

social distancing were implemented.

The long months of ECQ seriously affected the economic status of employees on establishments

with no work no pay policy and self-employed individuals who were forced to stop their business

due to quarantine policy, etc. This results to deprivation of daily meals and difficulty in providing

the family’s basic necessities. Hence, some of them were forced to beg for food on the street.

Financial assistance of the government through the Social Amelioration Program, was

implemented but not all needy were benefited by this program. “Ayuda” was also initiated but the

frequency and volume of assistance also depend on the financial stability of the local government.

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A number of prominent individuals also extended their assistance to the needy. The current

situation changed the mindset of some individuals who opened on line businesses. You name it

and they have it. Sewers produced face masks.

Many private schools in 150 countries closed with a negative impact on 1.3 billion students.

Caught unprepared, the educational system suddenly shifted its teaching modalities to fill up the

gap created by the off shoot of COVID 19. The DeptEd and CHED officials were tasked to

mobilize planning and implementing alternative learning modalities last semester using an open

learning system for teachers to at least enhance the learning capability of students who were

quarantined to stay at home. Enrollment is now through on line registration. Unfortunately, some

private schools have to close down this coming school year due to financial instability.

The problems on accessibility to internet and availability of hardware to be used by the faculty

members are one of the major problems voiced out by the secondary and elementary teachers.

Financial difficulty is also being felt by those working from home due to payment provision for

the pre/post internet connection. Added to these is the underdeveloped competencies of teachers

in using LMS and difficulty in adjusting to flexible learning.

To resolve these problems, CHED conducted a series of webinars and an online public consultation

on flexible learning last June 10, 2020. The PHL CHED Connect was launched on June 23, 2020

which intended to share and strengthen the resources of the different HEIs, The promotion of

empowered faculty were attended by different institution with the aim of sharing of knowledge,

human and physical resources, data, learning materials and LMS among HEIs. This was done

through virtual communication, meetings, conferences and series of webinars. This is in close

coordination with DICT that takes charge in upgrading internet connectivity of institutions.

Delay of schooling was suggested by many parents and school teachers to give time for

development of COVID 19 vaccine, strengthening of internet connectivity and empowerment of

faculty members in flexible learning. Dr. de Vera, however, cited that two months, which covers

summer vacation, will be enough to provide solution to these cited problems.

The effect of COVID 19 greatly affected the lives of every Filipinos. The number of frontlines is

starting to fall due to exhaustive job of caring for overflowing patients. Hence, President Duterte

listened to their request of having Metro Manila and nearby provinces be under MECQ from

August 4-18.

With the increasing number of infected COVID 19 patients that has reached > 100,000, it is hoped

that an effective vaccine be developed, that the nation be able to recover from economic losses,

that people strictly follow the preventive measures, that social distancing not be the cue for loss

of care and affection among families, friends and peers, that the CCT planned Flexible Learning

Model be successful, that the disease be a make up call for us to believe and trust in God to heal

the world and, that everybody will unify and work as one, for United we stand, divided we fall. jrrint

CCT on the Go…

The CCT’s Mother

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The Summer Webinar Participants

Paper Presenters

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Webinar Resource Persons

Proof of Online Teaching- Taking Exam

On line Admission and Registration

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CCT Building Disinfection

The School of Computer Studies (CSC) mobilized its staff to upgrade the internet connectivity

of the CCT in preparation for the incoming AY 2020-2021