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NAME OF SCHOOL:
OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS MISSION SCHOOL, INC.
SCHOOL ID: 444502
2. SCHOOL ADDRESS:
SITIO CABAGTASAN, BRGY. CODCOD, SAN CARLOS CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
creation, a place of rice terraces, trees and mountain ranges. A Community with vast population, families
and young individuals with a dream. The common problem of this community is that, it doesn’t have a
High School building for those individuals who want to continue their studies and have a better life in the
future. People believed that God is good, they never lose hope until their dreamed building successfully
raised and named as “ OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS MISSION SCHOOL”, located in the
During the 3rd quarter of 2008, Bishop Advincula requested a lay missionary who is staying in So.
Cabagtasan to conduct a survey to detemine if a secondary high school is possible in the area of Brgy.
Codcod. The initial survey showed that 134 students from the neighbouring elementary schools and those
who have stopped schooling were willing to enrol if a secondary high school is established. Secondly, he
asked the lay missionary named Sr. Amila Yap Quinto to look for donors of a lot for the purpose of putting
up a high school,a church and a rectory. Fortunately, she found a donor for the school lot in the family of
In the early part of 2009, the ground planners found out that the 2 lots are part of the claim of the
Iliranan tribe, an indigenous group settling in the area. Secondly, that area is within the territory of the
Mount Kanlaon Natural Park (MKNN). On the same year, Bishop Advincula together with the 9 priests
met the land donors to discuss further some of the agreements. The donors accepted the agreement set
upon the Diocese of San Carlos and approved by many that the mission school building will be
constructed. After those negotiations and agreements, the land was measured by the representative from
Diocese of San Carlos together with the land donors and family. The donated area of the land measured
To follow the process as suggested by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in
the Province, the Iliranan Tribal Council sent to the Bishop a letter of request stating that the indigenous
people in the area need a school, a church and a rectory for the priest (letter is attached).
Because of this, there were consultation and dialogue with the tribal council in the presence of
NCIP representatives together with Provincial Environmental Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Jesse
Vego during the month of February. Since there were no objections from the IPs, the request and the
Since Mount Kanlaon Natural Park (MKNP) is under the management of the Protected Area
Management Board (PAMB), the ground planners sent a letter to Forrester Rex Molavin, the coordinator
of PAMB if they can present the project proposal during their regular meeting (letter is attached). During
their meeting on March 24, 2008 this representation was told that the request is being calendared in the
“other matters”. Since it was already late, this representation was not able to wait and went home.
From that time onward, his Excellency, the Most Rev. F. Advincula, Jr., the Bishop of San Carlos
waited for any communication from PAMB. No communication, formal or verbal was received. We
Because of the urgency of the setting-up of the school buildings, Rev. Fr. Edwin Laude and
company wrote a letter to Brgy. Captain Carlito Lastimoso and requesting his appearance to present the
proposal. The Bishop met him personally in the Brgy. Hall to formally ask permission for the project.
After that, the movement of the ground started to build the classrooms in the month of May. The
parents as well as children were very anxious if the planned school will really push through. The ground
planners were looking forward to open the school year by June 8, 2009. With very limited funds, the
construction of the building started through (DAGYAW). The first building fabricated was fully made of
BAMBOO that were donated by the parents. For the posts, that parents cut “hinagdong” trees from the
donated lot. To accelerate the work, the 66th IB helped through the “Brigada Eskwela” program.
On May 23, 2009, the Bishop received a letter from PENRO Vego and Mr. Molavin advised to
cease and desist from pursuing the plan until the PAMB approves the proposal. The Bishop obediently
While the process in securing the proper documents and permits from NIP, DENR, and LGU, our
application from SEC was granted, and DEPED Division Office of San Carlos endorsed the application
Moreover, the school founder Most.Rev. Jose Advincula invited the Franciscan Apostolic Sisters
to administer the school. In the school year 2009-2010, the newly constructed four- classrooms
accommodated group of one hundred ninety-eight learners and one faculty room for teachers. The
pioneering teachers were Mariecris R. Jawel, Bernadith C. Ogatis, Ezra Calago, Juanito Saldua, Maria
Impil, and +Develyn Cantara. The students were very glad and thankful for they don’t need to travel so
far to finished their studies and reach the desired goals and dreams in life. The pioneering graduate were
the following: Jomalyn S. Villegas, Rina R. Dalmacio, Ruel Castro, Gretchen Flores, Geraldine Flores,
Floragen Perolino, Rosa Perolino, Marvin Perolino, Jennybel V.Amaca, Joan Esquireda, Geralyn
Gabutero, Ma.Tesha Amban, Maylen Mission, Maricel Suelas and Imee Cortez.
Lastly, by God’s perfect time, the school OLMMS Inc. officially entitled as PRIVATE SCHOOL
of the SECONDARY EDUCATION. This institution owes her growth and expansion to many generous
PHILOSOPHY
That forms and promotes faith in God, Academic Excellence, Social responsibility, self and communal
discipline, professional ethics, and love for Mary.
Faith in God is the very reason of life and existence of the human person. Forming each person according
to the will of God is leading him/her to the right way of life.
Academic Excellence will bring each person to the realization of TRUTH. Truth will lead him/her
free from ignorance and will help the person be free.
Social Responsibility will develop a culture of respect, service and ultimately Charity.
Self and Communal Discipline will inculcate the value of moderation and sacrifice for the common
good.
Professional Ethics will form good conscience in view of a happy working environment.
Love for Mary and imitate her simplicity, humility and her passion to love Jesus Christ and do His
will.
MISSION
The Our Lady of the Mountains Mission School is a catholic institution committed to the holistic
formation of the youth. Perpetuates the Christian Community especially to the poor and the indigenous
people so that they will become productive and service – oriented persons who will help protect and save
the whole creation of God. It promotes quality education, peace, unity values and heritages for the
building of a strong Christian Nation.
VISION
The Our Lady of the Mountains Mission School is a Christ- centered community envisions to build
the kingdom of God in the heart of every individual that are committed and filled with Christian and
Franciscan spirit that will make a positive change of society.
OBJECTIVES
To build and formed individuals that are imbued with the Gospel values of Jesus Christ for the building
of Christian Community in the mountains of Diocese of San Carlos through their Mission Schools.
To provide right and proper atmosphere of the teaching and learning conditions in the school for
quality education that perpetuate the culture of excellence rooted in Christian and Gospel values.
To educate and form Value- Oriented Filipino- Christian students, responsive to the call, needs and
challenges of this changing times in a globalized society.
To provide curricula and activities that will develop the learners’ intelligence, potentials, capabilities
and talents to the fullest.
To develop and deepen the parents and community’s participation, roles and responsibilities and to
coordinate and build bridges with all other agencies, both GOs and NGOs who are partners in the
local Mission.
CORE VALUES
O - One who is Oriented in the integrity of Christian life and gospel-values.
L -Love for God and love of neighbours are the golden rules in living
M - Magnanimous in academic excellence and the quest for truth, justice and peace
M - Marian in attitudes by making-Christ the center of our life.
S - Service to our brothers and sisters for the transformation of a just and humane society.
6. SCHOOL HYMN: