Pasig Catholic College
| Pasig Catholic College Kolehiyong Katoliko ng Pasig | |
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| Type | Private, Roman Catholic, Diocesan |
| Motto | Noblesse Oblige |
| Established | 1913 |
| President | Rev. Msgr. Gerardo O. Santos, Ed.D. (since 2004) |
| Campus | Malinao, Pasig City |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Nickname | PCCian, The Red Crusaders, (previously) The Kumbento Boys |
| Accreditation | PAASCU Accredited Level II (Grade School) PAASCU Accredited Level I (High School) |
| Website | [1] |
Pasig Catholic College (PCC) is a private sectarian college located at the heart of Pasig City, Philippines. It was founded in 1913 as a small school managed by the CICM Fathers headed by Fr. Rouse Stephen Cebreros inside the "convento" (convent) of the then Immaculate Conception Parish (at present, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Pasig City). Moreover, it is considered as the central Catholic educational institution of the Diocese of Pasig.
Vision/Mission/Core Values
Vision: Pasig Catholic College, as part of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, envisions itself as an evangelized and evangelizing community whose commitment to quality Catholic education promotes the culture of excellence and the task of social transformation.
Mission: As we advance toward this vision, we seek to live out and maintain the following principles: 1.) We are role models in the practice of our Christian faith. 2.) We discern and develop what is distinctly Catholic in our educational system. 3.) We promote the value of excellence at all levels of the school operation. 4.) As a community, we adhere to social transformation through emersion and advocacy community outreach and parish involvement. 5.) We empower our work force by professionalizing all operations and setting up of more effective system of coordination, communication and networking among the units of the school.
Core Values: 1.) Christian Discipleship 2.) Respect for the Human Dignity 3.) Preferential Option for the Poor 4.) Excellence 5.) Responsible Stewardship 6.) Commitment to the Building of the Local Church
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PCC Under the Archdiocese of Manila
1977 was the year that marked the institution's submission to the Archdiocese of Manila. This was due to the compliance for Filipinization. In 1979, Most Rev. Bishop Manuel Sobrevinas the first Filipino Priest to reside in the Immaculate Conception Parish was given authority as school director of Pasig Catholic College.
In 1980 the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary gave Sr. Josefina delos Reyes as representative and began to co-administer the school. It was also in this year that the college department had a population of nearly 2000 students. Also a new program in the teacher training courses was introduced.
When Mrs. Teresita Gomez went off to America with her family in 1982, The school chose Ms. Emerita G. Magsajo as the New Dean of College. A stunning 2134 College enrollees welcomed the first semester of '82.
In 1984, Mrs. Ibanez retired as Principal of the Grade School Department. She was succeeded by Mrs. Rosario Uson-Gonzales.
The Construction of New Buildings
The New College Building
The new college building was completed in 1987. It boasted a very spacious multi-purpose hall, state of the art laboratories and libraries for the three departments. An auditorium was also built on the fourth floor of the new edifice.
1987 was also the year when Sr. Adelina Segismundo of the Order of St. Augustine took over Vice Directress of the School.
In 1991, High School Principal Mr. Cruz retired and Mrs. Dolora Cruz Romero took over the reins as the new Principal for the department.
In 1993, Msgr. Emmanual Sunga assumed directorship of the school. He was assisted by the parochial vicar, Rev. Fr. Alfredo Ramos as vice director.
In 1997, Msgr. Manuel Gabriel became director. Two years later, he created the Office of the President, and appointed Mrs. Virginia Cruz-Cacananta as the first Executive Vice President of the institution.
The Diocese of Pasig was established on August 21, 2003, thus giving way for Pasig Catholic College as the center of quality Catholic education in the entire diocese. Msgr. Gabriel stepped down few months later. In January 2004, Msgr. Gerardo Santos, Catechetical Director of the Archdiocese of Manila, was appointed new President. The Bishop of Pasig, Most Rev. Francisco San Diego, is enrolled as the institution's Honorary Chairman.
In 2003, Mrs. Corazon Arnedo died while serving as principal of the Grade School Department. She was succeeded by Mrs. Maria Lourdes Cumpas. She was succeeded by an acting principal, Danilo Villanueva.
Mr. Carlos De Guzman was principal of the High School Department from 2000 to 2002. He was succeeded by Dr. Nenita Tandingan, who served from 2002 to 2003. At present, the principal is Mrs. Asuncion Cansana, who later earned her Doctorate in Education in 2005.
The Administration Building
In 1994 the old wooden college building was replaced by a conrete five-storey Adiministration Building. The building housed the High School and College Classrooms as well as Administrative offices. At the same time, a new school cafeteria was constructed in front of the High School Building.
The following year, a co-educational program was offered to the first two years of grade school and high school levels.