Republic Central Colleges

Republic Central Colleges
Former names
Republic Academy (1946-1948)
Republic Junior College (1948-1950)
MottoThe total development of man based on Faith, Science and Virtue
TypePrivate non-sectarian education institution
Established1946 (1946)
FoundersRafael Lazatin
Victoria Feliciano-Lazatin
Academic affiliations
PACUCOA
PresidentDr. Victoria F. Lazatin-Angeles
Location
Plaridel Street, Barangay Lourdes Sur, Angeles City
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Philippines
NicknameRCC
Websitewww.rcc.edu.ph

Republic Central Colleges often called RCC, is a private non-sectarian school in Angeles City, Philippines. It offers primary, secondary, and tertiary education. The school was founded by Rafael Lazatin and Victoria Feliciano-Lazatin.[1]

History

In June 1946, the school was established as Republic Academy. It was initially rented as a residential building located at Plaridel Street in then-municipality of Angeles, Pampanga.[2]

Academic departments

  • College of Arts, Sciences and Education
  • College of Computer Studies
  • College of Business and Accountancy
  • College of Engineering

Notable alumni

  • Carmelo Lazatin Jr., current representative Pampanga's first district and former mayor of Angeles City
  • Carmelo Lazatin II, current mayor of Angeles City and former representative Pampanga's first district[3]

References

  1. ^ "REPUBLIC CENTRAL COLLEGES". Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  2. ^ "HISTORY OF REPUBLIC CENTRAL COLLEGES". rcc.edu.ph. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  3. ^ Sison, Mark Allen (October 4, 2024). "Carmelo "Jon" Lazatin II: Road to mayorship". iOrbit News Online. Retrieved February 2, 2026.