Davao City, Philippines — In line with the celebration of World Teachers’ Day, Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI) honored its educators and service awardees at Claribel Restaurant, Barrio Pampanga, Sasa on Friday.
The event, themed “𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧,” celebrated the commitment and devotion of JMCFI’s faculty and non-teaching staff who have exemplified dedication and excellence through the years.
Gracing the occasion were key members of the institution’s leadership: 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚. 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧, Vice President for Finance; 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐚, Vice President for Institutional Affairs; 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐨, Vice President for Administration; 𝐌𝐫. 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨, Associate Vice President for Foundational and Teacher Education; 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬𝐞, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐒.𝐄. 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬, School President.
The Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Board of Administrators were also present to witness the celebration.
𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞
Among those recognized were long-serving employees whose loyalty and service have greatly contributed to the growth of the institution. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐐. 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐨 and 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒. 𝐁𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧, both 10-year service awardees, shared heartfelt messages of gratitude and commitment, while 𝐌𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐥 𝐋. 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚, honored for 20 years of service, reflected on her journey of faith, perseverance, and fulfillment within the JMCFI community.
An emotional Audio-Visual Presentation (AVP) titled “A Tribute to Our Teachers” moved the audience as it showcased memorable moments and the lasting impact of JMCFI educators over the years. The program concluded with the distribution of tokens to all honorees, symbolizing the institution’s appreciation for their unwavering service.
𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞
In his inspiring message delivered by Elizabeth D. Carreon, a KoJC Board of Administrators Member, 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐂. 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐲, Founder of JMCFI, reminded educators and staff of their divine calling and the sacred responsibility that comes with shaping the minds and hearts of the next generation.
“Tonight we celebrate not only your achievements, but the noble calling you have embraced — to be educators, mentors, and guides to the next generation,” he said. “Our theme, ‘Night of Illuminating Excellence and Recognition,’ speaks of light — and this reminds us of the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 5:14: ‘You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.’”
He emphasized that teachers and employees of JMCFI are “the light that guides our youth toward the path that God has set for them,” stressing that education at JMCFI goes beyond academic excellence—it is a divine mission rooted in faith and service.
Pastor Quiboloy further encouraged the awardees to view their profession as a sacred trust:
“You are not merely teaching subjects; you are planting seeds of wisdom, discipline, and godliness that will bear fruit in due season.”
He also reminded everyone that true success comes from faithfulness to their calling:
“True excellence does not come only from recognition, but from faithfully fulfilling the mission entrusted to us by God.”
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
As the night concluded, the atmosphere was filled with gratitude and renewed purpose. The celebration served as a reminder that JMCFI’s strength lies in its people—the teachers who mold minds, the staff who sustain operations, and the leaders who guide with vision.
With hearts illuminated by the night’s message, the JMCFI community continues its mission to nurture students with both knowledge and godly character, remaining steadfast as “lights that illuminate not only classrooms, but also the hearts of the next generation.”
