History of PCT
The Philippine College of Technology was established in 1993 by founding chairman and CEO, Dr. Gener A. Balili. It initially offered short-term programs, where students were able to train in a particular skill as typing, auto servicing, machine servicing and electronics servicing, to name a few. After a few years, PCT’s short-term program offerings widened in answer to the growing demand for skilled workers in the paramedical industry. It offered Nursing Aide, Pharmacy Aide, Physical Therapy Aide, and Physiotherapy Aide programs.
PCT also started to offer one- and two-year Tech/Voc programs registered with TESDA: Hotel & Restaurant Management, Computer Programming, Computer Secretarial, Computer Technology, Automotive Technology, Electronics Technology, Health Care Services and more. In 2000, the school officially became Philippine College of Technology with the introduction of its first degree program, BS in Hotel & Restaurant Management.
Since then, PCT has endeavored to improve its academic standards and increase its varied course offerings. PCT now offers 11 CHED-recognized degree programs, two-year programs, one-year programs and 27 short-term programs. It is an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Review Center with a pro-native English speaking instructor.
To date PCT offers namely: Caregiving NCII, Health Care Services NCII, Food and Beverage NCII, Household Services NCII, Housekeeping NCII, Cookery NCII, Bartending NCII, Bookkeeping NCIII, Pharmacy Services NCII, Bread and Pastry NCII. It has a Public Employment Services Office (PESO) accredited by the Dept. of Labor and Employment (DOLE), which facilitates jobs placement for its students and alumni.
PCT Symbols
The Gear
Represents continued motion of PCT to transmit knowledge and carryout continuous advancement in technology and innovation. It sets and determines the power and direction of the school.The Circle
Represents the never-ending passion for service of the teachers that will create a difference in the education spectrum. It also embodies the immeasurable mission of education in transforming, transmitting and molding knowledge and values in the society we are in.
PCT Stands for Philippine College of Technology and made well-known since 1993; a center of ladderized competency-based curriculum recognized by CHED and authorized by TESDA. PCT is a leader of technology programs.Green and Golden Yellow Colors
Inside the circle symbolizes the cohesiveness of workforce and the management of PCT; it also stands as a gentle harmony of effort by people working together toward a common goal.
The yellow color represents warm and harmonious environment, white color and green represents productivity and abundance.The Torch at the Center
Represents the truest essence of service, to become center of excellence in all courses, programs and services offered. It also symbolizes enlightenment, guidance and hope and emits an extreme burning desire to move forward and keep going.The Book
Signifies the Bloom’s Taxonomy of Education that PCT continues to adhere. The two wings from both sides represent the faculty and administration of the school that have been instrumental in letting the PCT ascend to greater heights of success and triumph. It also represents knowledge to incessantly strive for excellence for it is PCT’s bedrock.The Triangle
Symbolizes the three greatest diametrical entanglement of PCT:
- 1st side – to uphold the institutional culture and values being inculcated (Community)
- 2nd side – to subtly unleash the journey from the unknown to known (Research)
- 3rd side – to uplift the standard of education in the Philippine setting in general (Instruction)