NC Library Marks National Book Week with Book Character Competition
NC library led by Mr. Arman Bitancur, together with Mr. Prince Jeffrey Gener, Assistant Librarian and members of NC Library Information Services Advocates (NCLISA) organized the National Book Week with the theme “Basa, Salin, Daloy” at the Atty. Amador Dela Merced Sports Complex (NC Gymnasium) on Thursday morning, October 1, 2026.
The program began after the flag raising ceremony hosted by Student Council officers.
The book character contestants were judged by Ms. Lalaine V Lopez, the Guidance Counselor, Mr. Green Lloyd Lapig, the College Nurse, and Ms. Rociel Enriquez, the Scholarship Coordinator.
The Book Character 2026 features 14 participants portraying their chosen characters:
Mae I. Tolentino (BSHM 3C) - Wednesday Addams
Abegaille M. Angeles (BSHM 1A) - Seraphim Angel
Christian James R. Vargas (BSCS/ ACT 2B) - Yoriichi Tsugikuni
Jerome Y. Mondano (BSCS/ACT 2B) - Trafalgar D. Law
John Andrew H. Bacolongan (BSCS/ ACT 2B) - Yami Sukehiro
Rhyniel Francheska DC. Mercado (BEED 2C) - Mama Mary
Lhance Ashley D. Rosalejos (BSED 1A) - Yor Forger
Nash Ezekiel S. Gonzales (BEED 2C) - Mr. Knight
Lucky Andrew V. De Silva (BEED 1A) - Harry Potter
Hernando Jr. A. Francisco (BEED 1B) - Hades
Jeanaly Princess S. Caspillo (BSED 1B) - Princess Jasmine
Mary Joy A. Cangayao (BSHM 2B) - Doña Victorina
Lhester C. Lapig (BSED 1B) - Bakunawa
Ghian James DC. Sigurado (BSED 3A) - King Asgore Dreemurr
After all the contestants presented their creativity, Ms. Nicole Adrayan, the Book Character 2025 winner, delivered her words of appreciation to the library department for conducting this kind of event and showcasing the creativity among students.
This year winners were:
1st Place: Abegaille M. Angeles (BSHM
1A) - Seraphim Angel
2nd Place: Christian James R. Vargas
(BSCS/ACT 2B) - Yoriichi Tsugikuni
3rd Place: Lhester C. Lapig (BSED 1B)
- Bakunawa
: Glenan Cris Gonzales
: Jancater Mamarint and Sam Dalumpines