The recognition of Holy Child Central Colleges, Inc. (HCCCI) President Mrs. Marivet S. Caballero as the Most Visionary Iconic Professional of the Year 2026 became a proud moment for the institution as members of the HCCCI leadership joined her during the Grand Honors 2026 International Awards Ceremony. Their presence underscored that the distinction was more than a personal accolade—it represented the collective vision, commitment, and shared accomplishments of the entire Holy Child community.

Standing alongside Mrs. Caballero were Mr. Nathaniel C. Caballero, Member of the Board of Trustees; Ms. Vanessa L. Antiquin, MMEM, Executive Vice President; and Dr. Erwin F. Faller, Academic Director. Together, they embodied HCCCI’s collaborative leadership, reaffirming that the institution’s milestones are achieved through shared responsibility, teamwork, and a common commitment to educational excellence and community service.

Conferred by Star Iconic Media, the award recognizes individuals who exemplify visionary leadership and professional excellence. For HCCCI, however, the recognition symbolizes something greater—it affirms the institution’s enduring mission of transforming lives through quality education while remaining deeply connected to the aspirations and development of the Upper Valley community.

For decades, HCCCI has remained steadfast in providing accessible, values-centered, and transformative education that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. Guided by the belief that education is a catalyst for meaningful change, the institution continues to develop graduates who are academically competent, socially responsible, and committed to serving society with integrity, compassion, and excellence.

This commitment is reflected in CommuNEKTA Initiatives, HCCCI’s flagship community engagement and extension platform that connects faculty, students, employees, and partners with communities through programs that respond to genuine local needs. Through educational outreach, literacy initiatives, cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, livelihood development, health and wellness activities, and sustainable community engagement, HCCCI demonstrates that the true value of education is measured not only by academic achievement but by the positive and lasting impact it creates in people’s lives.

Among these initiatives is PANUMBALIK: A Creative Tour in Region XII, which showcases the institution’s commitment to preserving local heritage while fostering creativity, cultural appreciation, and collaboration among educational institutions, artists, local government units, and community partners. Such initiatives reinforce HCCCI’s belief that education becomes most meaningful when it empowers communities to celebrate their identity while creating opportunities for growth and development.

Complementing its strong commitment to community engagement is HCCCI’s expanding internationalization agenda. Through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), international academic partnerships, faculty and student mobility, collaborative research, institutional benchmarking, and participation in global academic networks, the institution continues to create opportunities that broaden perspectives, encourage innovation, and strengthen institutional capacity. These initiatives are pursued not merely for international recognition but to ensure that global knowledge and best practices generate meaningful benefits for local learners and communities.

This balance between global engagement and local relevance has strengthened HCCCI’s presence in internationally recognized platforms, including the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings and the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). These milestones affirm the institution’s continuing contributions to quality education, innovation, sustainability, and community engagement while reflecting its commitment to addressing both local challenges and global opportunities.

Against this backdrop, the recognition bestowed upon Mrs. Marivet S. Caballero becomes a reflection of a much broader institutional journey. It celebrates a culture of collaboration, servant leadership, innovation, and shared purpose that continues to unite educators, administrators, employees, students, alumni, partners, and stakeholders in advancing HCCCI’s mission of transformative education.

The institution’s continuing initiatives likewise contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education through inclusive and accessible learning; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by preparing graduates with the competencies and values needed for meaningful careers; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities by expanding educational opportunities for underserved and marginalized communities; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through sustained collaboration with local, national, and international partners.

As Holy Child Central Colleges, Inc. continues to strengthen its role as a globally engaged yet community-centered institution, this recognition serves not only as a celebration of visionary leadership but also as a renewed commitment to service. Every milestone inspires the institution to pursue academic excellence, deepen community engagement, expand meaningful partnerships, and create opportunities that transform lives.

The award may bear the name of one leader, but its significance belongs to the entire Holy Child family—a community united by a shared vision, strengthened through collaboration, and dedicated to advancing education, empowering communities, and creating lasting impact for the Upper Valley and beyond.