Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus advised school officials and teachers to avoid donations and contributions for Christmas party.

Lapus stressed the DepEd guideline, “no collection policy in public schools”. He said that this shall be voluntary and not compulsary for celebrations should not be a burden to parents and teachers should not coerce students to contribute any amount for such celebrations.

The DepEd chief also warned the members of the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA). He said that teachers and parents should not compel contributions for the annual party. He further stressed the guidelines contained in DepEd Order 74, Series of 2008 stating the punishment against school officials and teachers who will violate the department’s policy.

According to Lapus, “Christmas celebrations should be simple but meaningful, bearing in mind the true spirit of the season.”

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National Disaster Coordinating Council or NDCC declares that Bagyong Ondoy death toll as of September 29, 2009, has risen from 140 yesterday to 240. Meanwhile, 37 are still missing and damages to properties rose to 1.4 billion pesos.

Help Hotlines and contact numbers:
PAGASA- 4338526
Caloocan – 3866568
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SAGIP Kapamilya – 4132667

Class Suspension – September 29, 2009
From the office of Gov. Vilma Santos – No classes in all levels in the province of Batangas. Classes in all levels both private and public schools in Batangas province will still be suspended tomorrow, September 29, in accordance to DEPED and CHED declaration in Southern Tagalog areas. – acting Batangas Gov. Mark Leviste (0918-888-8732 / 043-7239889) (ABSCBN news)

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Canossa Academy of Lipa City is one of the four schools owned and administered by the Canossian Sisters in the Philippines. These Sisters belong to the religious congregation called the Canossian Daughters of Charity, which originated in Verona, Italy and whose members are spread all over the world. They came to the Philippines in 1954 from the Canossian Province of Hongkong to open apostolic mission where they are needed. They opened a school in Sta. Rosa, Laguna in 1954, San Pablo City in 1955 and Calamba, Laguna in 1964.

Vision/Mission Statement

Canossa Academy of Lipa City is a Canossian school community in the Philippines which aims at the:

EDUCATION OF CHRISTIAN PERSON SHARER OF GOD’S LOVE, capable of ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY in the TRANSFORMATION OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY, CHURCH and NATION in SOLIDARITY with the MOST IN NEED.

Eight (8) Core Values

1. OPENNESS TO TRUTH – The Canossian educator is open to reality, truth and growth of oneself and of people. As a genuine human being, he/she takes upon himself/herself as a personal responsibility to recognize, encourage and to use every opportunity that will develop and enhance himself/herself and other in each one’s potential and unique giftedness.

2. PATRIOTISM AND CULTURAL INTEGRATION – He/She has deepening awareness and appreciation of his/her unique Filipino roots (values, customs and traditions), who can blend the native and foreign and begin to live with greater harmony an integrate within himself/herself as well as with others, accepting cultural differences, and racial and ethnic wealth.

3. CREATIVE TEAMWORK – He/She is a generous giver who exemplifies the desires and the willingness to share talent and time in building the school/faith communities. He/She is trusting, understanding, zealous, persevering, patient and cooperative, and behaves with spontaneity and in simplicity. He/She is an information seeker and sharer who has learned to listen and communicate and is capable of assuming different positions and roles in any group. He/She can coordinate group interactions and activities, accept and integrate ideas and suggestions of others and who cam draw together divergent viewpoints and activities for the common good.

4. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – He/She works toward the well-being and equality of persons; engages himself/herself in programs and projects which promote social justice and peace. In all these situations, he/she is able to respond peacefully even when met by violence. He/She treats the earth non-violently, conserves resources and respects the delicate ecological balance.

5. UPRIGHTNESS AND SELF-DISCIPLINE – He/She is honest, sincere and transparent in his/her words and actions. He/She is self-disciplined, knows how to delay gratification, weighs facts objectively, suspends judgment until further evidence and waits calmly for life’s gradual unfolding revelation. He/She is a person with a vision, who can value, take a stand and act and live by what he/she believes.

6. SELFLESS CARING – He/She is a concerned citizen who unifies past situations, present experiences and future thrusts in building life giving and love-nurturing environments. He/She can discover issues beyond the limits of self-concern and reach out freely to others – in the local, national and global communities, especially in programs and projects which promote social justice, peace and the good of the poor, the disadvantaged.

7. COMPETENCY/SKILLS – He/She is a prepared professional who develops within himself/herself as well as the students the necessary life-learning tools for communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and creativity, as well as an informational framework which will prepare them for life. He/She demonstrates confidence in thinking, expressing and working as well as a mastery of his/her subject areas. As a well rounded person, he/she shows artistic and cultural abilities in appreciating music, literature and the arts, basic athletic skills and sportsmanship and can commit himself/herself in religious, social and civic activities.

8. RICH IN FAITH – He/She is a committed Christian who witnesses to the message of Christ as revealed in his person, the Scriptures, sacramental life, community doctrine, and the traditional heritage of the Church. He/She is reflective and is able to relate ordinary and significant events and experiences in his/her life, family, parish and acts based on Christian principles. He/She participates willingly and actively in liturgical practices. Equipped with knowledge of Christ, he/she becomes a sharer of God’s love to others. Canossa Academy of Lipa City is a Canossian school community in the Philippines which aims at the:

Canossa Educative Community

I. School Administrative Board

Superior – Sr. Gemma Umaclap, FdCC
Directress – Sr. Lilia U. Nuesca, FdCC
GS / HS Principal – Ms. Norma M. Mista / Mr. Medel B. Magbuhos
GS / HS Asst. Principal – Ms. Yolanda L. Magsino / Ms. Remy E. Magnaye
Human Resource Center Coordinator – Sr. Rose A. Aquino, FdCC
Treasurer – Sr. Editha B. Tan, FdCC
II.Other Officers

Registrar – Mrs. Olivia A. Sarmiento
School Coordinator
Pre – School – Ms. Norma M. Mista
Religion – Sr. Dinnah Dimaano, FdCC
Subject Area
Math – Mrs. Nena L. Valencia / Ms. Dories B. Dimaunahan
English – Mrs. Estela M. Bautista / Ms. Jasmin Biscocho
Science – Mrs. Isabelita C. Del Rosario / Mrs. Noliza A. Custodio
Filipino – Mrs. Martina S. Martinez / Ms. Evelyn C. de Ocampo
AP / HKS – Mrs. Eden D. Adoc / Ms. Remy E. Magnaye
THE / MAPE – Mrs. Eden D. Adoc / Mrs. Nancy M. Valdez
Student Activity Program – Ms. Pamela C. Banaga / Ms. Maryrose M. Alarcon
Canossa Reach Out Program – Sr. Gemma Umaclap, FdCC / Sr. Belen Leopoldo, FdCC
Physical Plant – Sr. Editha B. Tan, FdCC
Academic / Non – Academic Members
Faculty
Staff
Academic
Non-Academic
Janitorial, Custodial, Security Staff

Facilities

Other Facilities

Contact Information:
San Carlos, Lipa City 4217 – Batangas, Philippines
Telephone No. (043) 756-1329, (043) 756-1819
Email Address: canossalipa@digitelone.com
Website Address: www.canossalipa.edu.ph

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The Batangas National High School, in the beginning a high school only in name, was established in June, 1902 under the administration of the first American Superintendent of Schools, Molton Colton, and with Harry Theobald as its principal and Messrs E.C. Hammond and Hugo Latorre, instructors.

During its early years, the high school occupied or rented temporary buildings. Soon after the American occupation, the classes were conducted in the residence of Don Fruto Villanueva, situated at the corner of Evangelista and Prieto Streets. Later it was moved to the nipa barracks on Plaza Rizal, then to the large house belonging to the Genato family at the back of the old Provincial government building, where it remained until the present high school plant was ready for occupation.

When General Bell was in command of the military forces in Batangas, he collected and administered, in the interest of the people gathered in the concentration camps, a large sum of money. When peace was declared this money was turned over to the civil government, and by Act No. 775 of the Civil Commission amended by Act No. 1251 applied toward the construction of a provincial school building.

Bell’s first name is not given in the yearbook. A general named J. Franklin Bell is in the book “Battle for Batangas” by Glenn Anthony May, a professor of history at the University of Oregon. The book devotes a substantial section to a description of General Bell and his exploits in the American war efforts in the Province.

In November 1904, the present grounds were purchased and early in 1905 Governor General Luke E. Wright laid the cornerstone. In January 1906, the building was completed and dedicated with appropriate ceremonies.

From 1906-1908 there was a gradual increase in the scope of school work. During the school year 1907-1908 third year instruction was offered, but from 1909-1911 only first year high school was offered. In 1912, through the untiring effort of Mr Shoens who was then the principal, complete high school work was offered, and in 1913, the first graduates, numbering eleven, were turned out. Since then the enrolment has increased.

The 1956 Yearbook lists Joseph Johnson, 1911, as the writer of the high school hymn to the tune of The Orange and the Black of Princeton University.

To cope with an ever-growing population, the old provincial government in front of Plaza Mabini housed most of the first year classes from 1928-1930. In answer to the problems of accommodation, an imposing administration building was erected in 1932.

Throughout the American and Commonwealth periods many students from all over the Province came to Batangas to study in the only public high school in the Province. This trend continued even after the war during the ’40s, and <@145>50s.

In 1932, under the administration of Christian Reimeirs, the Batangas High School was made an experiment center in the use of type A curriculum wherein vocational courses such as home economics, woodworking, horticulture, automotive, poultry and swine, agronomy, retail merchandising, were offered. Soap making, typewriting and stenography, ceramics, electricity and others were optional subjects. In 1937, a team of visiting secondary school principals and superintendents observed the said curriculum in operation in this school and found the results highly encouraging. The academic curriculum was then replaced by the general curriculum in all public secondary schools in the island.

The war, which interrupted the smooth progress of education in the Philippines, left changes in the Batangas High School. On December 8, 1941, Conrado Ginelo, then the principal, made known to the students that since the United States and the Philippines were at war with Japan, the school must be closed.

In July 1945, the Batangas High School opened for the first time since liberation. This school had not even a piece of chalk to begin with. Textbooks were few and references were totally lacking. Under the excellent leadership of Juan Gonzaga, who was then the principal,, the condition of the Batangas High was gradually improved. The enrolment rose to an unprecedented peak of more than two thousand. A fact which necessitated the use of dilapidated buildings.

Through the initiative of M. Hornilla, the year 1947 saw the completion of the annex to the Home Economics building. The following years were filled with an even more extensive expansion and beautification program. In June 1949, classes first occupied the one story structure between the Home Economics and Trade Department. The rock garden, the pet project of the Science Department, was constructed. The same year also found the conversion of the space between the two concrete stairways in front of the main building into a platform and the erection of a flagpole. The steel and stone fences round the campus were completed before the close of the school year 1949-1950, under the initiative of the principal, Felipe Antolin. The lunch counter and the retail store catered to the public in the beginning of 1950.

School year 1951-1952 found two improvements: the erection of a drinking fountain and the installation of iron gates.

Succeeding the brilliant leadership of Felipe Antolin, Jose de Leon assumed the responsibilities of the principal from the latter part of 1957 until his death in August 1966. Since then, the administration of the Batangas High School was given to many and equally competent persons. From August to November of the same year, Galo Manalo served as the officer-in-charge; in December 1966, Cresencia Lota served as the principal; from January 1967 to June 18, 1969, Saturnina Amurao served as the officer in charge; and from June 19, 1969 up to 1992, Mariano Balba was principal.

It was during the latter years that it was found out that the Provincial government could not support the school. After several student demonstrations, confrontations with teachers, students and provincial officials, the City Board headed by the late Mayor Pedro Tolentino decided to subsidize the school in the amount of P163,186.00 in the school year 1970-71. During the school year 1971-72 the school was under the administration of the City by virtue of the lease contract between the Provincial and City governments. The City aided the Batangas High School in the amount of P104,000 and the following school year, in the amount of P100,000, still under the old lease contract, until it became a national high school in 1972. The nationalization bill was sponsored by congressman Expedito Leviste with the able follow-up by principal Balba.

Under the administration of Balba new buildings were constructed and old ones were renovated. Foremost among these is the new Administration Building which was completed in December. Electric lights were installed in all buildings and ceilings were put up.

The reconstruction of the old Mabini Building was made possible through Public Works Assistant Director Carlos Castillo. A Social Studies Center was set up through the initiative of the teachers of the Social Studies department.

Another accomplishment of Balba was the opening of the evening classes. Starting with 108 students in school year 1974-75, the evening session boasted a high 1,029 enrolment during its peak years. The night classes were phased out slowly in the latter part of the nineties, with the last batch graduating last year.

After Balba’s retirement in June 26, 1992, Aurora Babasa took over. She was principal up to January 2, 1994. Miss Babasa was succeeded by Donato Bueno from January 3, 1994 up to September 15, 1999.

Under his administration the school was adjudged as one of the cleanest and most effective high schools in Region 4. It was also under his term when the science, culture and arts classes were organized. From September 21, 1999 up to the present Antonio Dilay has been principal. He introduced the four-by-four schedule wherein students study four subjects in the first semester and another four in the second semester. This year student’s subject schedules reverted to the old method of studying all the subjects throughout the year. Four subjects are on an MWF schedule and the other four on a TTH schedule.

Now almost a century old the Batangas National High School still stands as a worthy institution in the education of the youth. It can proudly say that through its portals have passed countless men and women who have become pillars of the nation.

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New Era University (NEU) is an educational institution in the Philippines, run by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). It is the largest non-Catholic university in the Philippines. Its main campus is in 9 Central Avenue, New Era, Quezon City, in the Central Office Complex of the INC. It has several campuses around the Philippines, including City of San Fernando, Pampanga, in Lipa City, Batangas and in General Santos City, South Cotabato.

Humble Beginning of New Era University

Beginning as the New Era Educational Institute (NEEI) in June 1975, the school offered secondary education in a building purchased by the Iglesia Ni Cristo in Quiapo, Manila. Twenty-three teachers and 466 students pioneered the school’s operation.

On June 1977, NEEI was formally incorporated under Republic Act 1459 as a private non-stock, non- sectarian, non-profit educational institution aiming to develop academic excellence, professional responsibility, and social awareness founded on genuine Christian principles

During the school year 1977-1978, NEEI offered vocational and technical courses under the Non-Formal Education Program.

In 1978, the Collegiate Department opened in Diliman, Quezon City occupying the third and fourth floors of the Evangelical College building. The first and second levels served as the training center of the Church for would-be ministers. Twelve collegiate courses were initially offered: Bachelor of Arts (AB) major in Economics and in Mass Communications, Bachelor of Science (BS) major in Psychology, BS Industrial Education, BSBA Management, BSBA Banking & Finance, BSBA Marketing and the two-year Junior Secretarial Course. In the field of Engineering and Technology, BS Civil Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Electronics & Communications Engineering, BS Management & Industrial Engineering, and BS Mechanical Engineering were offered.

In 1981, NEEI assumed the name New Era College (NEC) after it was granted recognition by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports.

In 1982, NEC held its first commencement exercises and conferred the degrees of Bachelor of Science (major in Psychology), BS Industrial Education, and BS Business Administration on twelve graduates.

The Graduate School was established during the school year 1983-1984 offering the course Master of Arts in College Teaching. The program on Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education also started this year.

In 1984, NEC opened its Pre-school and Elementary Department.

On May 10, 1986, the new and permanent campus of New Era College along St. Joseph Street, Milton Hills, New Era, Quezon City was inaugurated. In view of the then peace and order situation surrounding the vicinity of the Manila Campus, the High School Department and Non-Formal Education unit transferred to the new campus in New Era, Quezon City. This brought together all the departments of the college under the roof of the new four-storey building.

In 1994, NEC established branches in City of San Fernando, Pampanga and in General Santos City. During the school year 1997-1998, these extensions started offering high school education as first year classes were opened initially. On June 5, 1998, the General Santos City branch inaugurated its very own campus in a half-hectare land area.

On June 30, 1995, the college was granted university status by the Commission on Higher Education. The school was officially named New Era University.

The New Era University started a year-long Silver Jubilee celebration with the inauguration of the NEU Lipa City campus on a sprawling four-hectare land in Brgy. Marawoy on May 5, 2000.

The Lipa City campus has four buildings, including two five-storey edifices, built on a total land area of 27, 687 sq. meters in Villa San Jose, Marawoy, Lipa City. It initially offered Pre-School and Elementary Education.

The New Era University College of Law opened in June 2000 after the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) granted it a permit to operate for the first year level of the course. The opening coincided with the 25th anniversary of NEU, which was established in 1975.

Inspired by the attainment of university status and motivated by the challenge of excellence in education, New Era University submitted itself to voluntary accreditation. In 1996, the Association of Christian Schools and Colleges Accrediting Agency, Inc. (ACSC-AAI) granted Level 1 accreditation to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). On the same year, the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities – Commission on Accreditation (PACU-COA) awarded Level 1 accreditation to the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Education (CEd), and College of Business Education and Administration (CBEA). SGS and CEd both attained level 2 accreditation in 1997. The Elementary, Pre-school and High School Departments were awarded Level 1 accreditation in 1998 while CAS and CBEA qualified for Level 2 accreditation in 1999.

After another accreditation visit, the Pre-school, Elementary and High School Departments were given Level 2 recognition.

The peacefulness, orderliness, brotherly love and reverence for the words of God that govern the day to day order of things in the school inspire the development and maximization of the students’ potentials in different fields. The Elementary Department and the High School Department have garnered laurels in creative and journalistic writing competitions in quiz bees, in the performing arts, and even in sports. A most notable achievement was when an NEU school grader won in the United Nations Population Fund International Poster Making Competition held in New York, U.S.A.

The College Department has also produced its own breed of achievers. The NEU varsity teams have contributed players to the Philippines’ national volleyball and basketball teams, as well as to the Philippine Amateur Basketball League. NEU engineering graduates have placed in the top ten list of engineering board examinations. NEU made news in the national scene when one of its graduates garnered the number one post in the 1992 Professional Board Examination for Teachers taken by 142, 133 examinees nationwide. The Accountancy program of the College of Business Education and Administration has also performed well in the CPA board examinations.

Side by side with its academic functions, NEU also fulfills its socio-civic responsibility towards the larger community that lies beyond its walls. The students, faculty and staff members, and administrators all do their share in conducting community extension service. A very impressive project is the Balik-Aral program for out-of-school youth conducted by NEU in close coordination with the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and the Iglesia Ni Cristo Social Services Department. This Program brings classes for the out-of-school youth right in their own vicinity using the local facilities of the Church, the expertise of NEU-trained teachers and the teaching-learning modules from the DECS.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Godliness is the foundation of knowledge.

VISION
A world-class Institution with a unique Christian culture of excellence, discipline, and service to humanity.

MISSION
Provide quality education anchored on Christian values with the prime purpose of bringing honor and glory to God.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Impart values-laden education to the total development of man.
Offer curricula responsive to the needs of the time.
Optimize learning through the adoption and utilization of appropriate instructional methods and resources.
Propel institutional development through the conduct of useful and significant researches.
Extend outreach services which promote self-help in the community.
Develop servant leaders among staff, faculty members, and administrators.
Produce God-fearing, competent, and disciplined graduates.

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