MANILA, Philippines — Energy and excitement filled the San Andres Sports Complex on October 4, 2024, as over 6,000 high school and college students from the Philippine College of Criminology (PCCR) came together for “PISELubong 2024,” the school’s much-anticipated annual kickoff celebration.
PISELubong, PCCR’s annual welcome gathering for its students, brought together new and returning students from the High School, Criminology, Forensic Science, and Industrial Security Management programs.
In a powerful address, PCCR President Ma. Angelica Lei Bautista inspired the crowd with a call for discipline, academic excellence, and bold leadership. She connected with students in a lively Q&A session, urging them to take charge of their education and dive into both academic and extracurricular opportunities.
The stage came alive with thrilling performances by the PCCR Pep Squad, JFAB Songfest alumni Erika De Guzman, Emmanuel Tura, and Roniel Vargas, as well as the high-energy Serpent Eagle Dance Troupe. Adding a digital twist, students joined the “Capture the PISE Moment” challenge, sharing their best event highlights on TikTok. The gathering concluded with performances by the PCCR Chorale and Pop Band.
PISELubong 2024 marked the beginning of the academic year, connecting students and fostering school pride.
