An institution will not be successful without strong leadership and the fortitude to face challenges. On December 1, 2004, Dr. Manuel R. Pangilinan assumed the role of Marikina Polytechnic College’s first ever College President. He succeeded Mrs. Yolanda E. Olano, who was the Superintendent of the then MIST and was designated by the Board of Trustees as Officer-In-Charge of the College.