The Central Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (), also referred to by its acronym CCP, is a private, nonsectarian coeducational higher education institution located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. CCP was established on January 18, 1954, as the Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (PCP), with an enrollment of 300 students.
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Central Colleges of the Philippines started its operations upon its establishment on January 18, 1954, with an enrollment of 300 students. It was then known as the Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines.
It was established by a group of prominent educators.<br> 1.) Engr. Manuel Ignacio Felizardo;<br> 2.) Engr. Vicente Y. Orosa;<br> 3.) Engr. Ciriaco Ygnacio Coronel;<br> 4.) Atty. Emilio M. Javier, J.D.;<br> 5.) Engr. Gonzalo T. Vales.
In school year 1956-1957, the High School Department was established.
In school year 1960-1961, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business Administration were opened.
In 1969, Engr. Hermenegildo Roque Reyes, Sr was assigned as second College president and held his position until 1979 and Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines was renamed to Central Colleges of the Philippines.
In January 1971, Dr. H.R. Reyes successfully bought out share of 20% of his co-founder Engineer Vales and other majority shareholders. He finally controlled ownerships.
In 1977, Secretarial Administration and Agricultural Business Management programs were offered.
In 1981, Optometry program was offered.
His eldest son, late Atty. Crispino P. Reyes, Sr. succeeded as third College President & Board Chairman (1980 to 2025).
On CCP's 50th founding anniversary (In school year 2004âÂÂ2005), its Board of Trustees approved Board Resolution to rename Engineering Building to Engr. Gonzalo T. Vales Bldg.
August 2025, the newly hired College Board of Trustee Chairman Dr. Jose F. Oreta, Jr. take a lead to new innovative way of running colleges, and with new partners with the founder Antolin M. Oreta of A.M. Oreta Construction Company.
CCP has two campuses, the Hermenegildo R. Reyes (Main) campus and the Consorcia P. Reyes (Extension) campus.
The H.R. campus houses the following.
The Extension Campus houses the Consorcia P. Reyes Hall, named after wife of the founder college and mother of the third college president; house the High School Department, the College of Nursing, the gymnasium, and ELC (English Learning Center).
Central Colleges of the Philippines is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Philippine Association of Educators, and Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA Level 2 re-accreditation).
There are three libraries in CCP: the Main Library [Sen. Gaudencio E. Antonio, Sr. (GA) Hall], Graduate Studies Library [Sen. Gaudencio E. Antonio, Sr. (GA) Hall], and the Nursing Library (Consorcia P. Reyes Hall or the Extension Campus).
Licensure Examination Topnotchers.
Athletics includes badminton, basketball, cheerleading, chess, karate, table tennis, and volleyball.
The men's volleyball team won the 2005-2006 CUSA Volleyball Championship. They defeated St. Jude College 3âÂÂ1 in a best of 3 finals. CCP has won 6 championships (1997âÂÂ1998, 1998âÂÂ1999, 1999âÂÂ2000, 2002âÂÂ2003, and 2005âÂÂ2006)
The CCP Bobcats Pep Squad won the National Cheerleading Championship (NCC) in 2007âÂÂ2010, 2012âÂÂ2016, and 2018. After which, they were replaced by N.U. Team.
CCP Karate Club works under the Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF). The Karate team has been associated with SKIF since 1994. In 1992, the Karate Club won their first Iwabuchi Cup. From 1993 to 1994, the Karate Club won consecutive championships of the Private Schools Athletic Association.