MCU - COO Alumni Association

27/11/2025

🎓 MCU Alumni, It’s Time to Come Home! 💜💛

Join us for the MCU Alumni Homecoming 2025 and celebrate this year’s Class of Jubilarians! Reconnect with old friends, relive your MCU memories and be part of a meaningful celebration.

Plus, don’t forget to apply for your MCU Alumni ID and enjoy exclusive privileges:
✨ Discounts from partner merchants
✨ Access to alumni networks and e-newsletters
✨ MCU Library access
✨ 15% tuition discount

📲 Scan the QR codes on the posters to register and apply!

For inquiries, contact the MCU Alumni Relations Office:
📞 0917 104 6520
📧 alumnirelations@mcu.edu.ph
📘

Or MCU-COO Alumni Association
📧 mcucooalumniassociation@gmail.com

See you
Centralinos! 💜💛🏛️

29/10/2025

Congratulations! MCU- College of Optometry

🏆𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐘 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄!

The 𝗠𝗖𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 has once again exemplified excellence and dedication during the 𝗠𝗖𝗨 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, held on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at 𝗦𝗘𝗗𝗔, 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵.

The College proudly received the following distinctions:

• 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
• 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
• 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
• 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨
• 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 – 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙇𝙡. 𝙁𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙧
• 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 – 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 – 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙇𝙡. 𝙁𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙧

We also commend our distinguished faculty members for their well-deserved nominations in various categories:

• 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨: 𝙋𝙧𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 & 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 - 𝘿𝙧. 𝙅𝙚𝙣𝙣 𝙑𝙞ñ𝙤𝙡𝙖
• 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨: 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 - 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙇𝙡. 𝙁𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙧
• 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨: 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 - 𝘿𝙧. 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙚 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙯
• 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 - 𝘿𝙧. 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙚 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙯

These recognitions stand as a testament to the College’s constant commitment to academic excellence, professional integrity, and the nurturing of future Optometrists who embody the true Centralino spirit.

𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮!

29/10/2025

Congratulations Dr. Caroline Ferrer! A well deserved award of your hardworking and dedication.

✨𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘!

Congratulations, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗹. 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗿, for your outstanding achievements at the 𝗠𝗖𝗨 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, held on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at 𝗦𝗘𝗗𝗔, 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵, a true reflection of your dedication, passion, and excellence in the field of Optometry.

• 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙
• 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 – 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮

Thank you for being a guiding light, shaping minds, touching lives, and exemplifying what it truly means to lead with vision and heart. Your unwavering commitment to your students, your pursuit of academic excellence, and your firm adherence to ethical values continue to inspire the MCU College of Optometry community.

𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮!

18/10/2025

Congratulations to our New Licensed Optometrists!

01/10/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱, 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀!

You’ve dedicated countless hours preparing for this milestone. Now it’s your time to excel!

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, with the Theoretical Exam happening on October 1–3 and the Practical Exam on October 6–10 and 13.

We’re cheering for you, Centralinos!

29/08/2025

MCU-COO Alumni Association proudly congratulates our beloved dean, Dr. Katherine De Mesa and faculty members for being recognized as a 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘆𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮 under the 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 at the 5th 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘆𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗚𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗖) 2025, held in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Your dedication, hard work, and passion for advancing myopia management continue to inspire the MCU-COO community.

Once again, congratulations from your proud MCU-COO Alumni Association!

10/03/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 MCU College of Optometry 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟲𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 “𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟲𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.”

Join us on March 11, 2025, for a day of learning and inspiration. Hon. Mario T. Flores Jr. will open the event at 9:30 A.M. with his keynote address, followed by a Student Development Seminar at 1:00 P.M. led by Rev. Chap. Renato Eustaquio.

Let’s come together to honor our legacy and shape the future of optometry.

23/02/2025

Congratulations for being the PFPA - Philippine Federation of Professional Association Distinction awardees for Optometry
Academe Category - Dr. Caroline L. Ferrer
Applied Research and Development Category - Dr. John Lorenze V. Juarez

Your contributions in the field of Optometry created a great impact and truly an inspiration to everyone.

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas everyone❤️

12/12/2024

On behalf of MCU-COO Alumni Association, we would like to extend our warmest birthday wishes to our Dean, DR. KATHERINE M. DE MESA!

May this year bring you continued success and happiness, both personally and professionally. Here's to many more years of making MCU-COO a place where excellence thrives.

Happy Birthday Dr. Kath! 🎂🎉🎁

09/12/2024

On behalf of MCU-COO Alumni Association, we extend our heartfelt birthday greetings to
HON. CHRISTINE S. RODRIGUEZ!

As a former Dean of our institution and now a respected Chairperson of Professional Regulatory Board of Optometry, you continue to exemplify excellence, dedication, and leadership- values that inspire both our faculty and students alike. We are proud to have you as one of our distinguished alumnae and a beacon of success for the MCU community!

Happy Birthday Hon. Rodriguez! May this special day bring you abundant joy, good health, and continued success in all your endeavors! 🎉🎂💐