Pasig Catholic College (Filipino: Kolehiyong Katoliko ng Pasig), also referred to as PCC, is a private Catholic coeducational basic and higher education institution located in Pasig, Philippines and was founded by CICM fathers in 1913. It is considered as the central catholic educational institution and the cathedral school of the Diocese of Pasig[1] and a part of the Pasig Diocesan School System and the Manila Archdiocesan Parish and School Administration.
PCC, situated in the heart of Pasig, in Malinao, the College had a humble beginning. Founded in 1913 as "Escuela Catolica" by Rev. Pierre Cornelis De Brouwer, CICM, Its first functional lone building was the "Bahay Paaralan" built in 1931. PCC was then an exclusive school for boys, currently it is now an coeducational institution and is considered the largest catholic school in the Diocese of Pasig.
The College was granted Level 3 accreditation by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities or PAASCU in the Elementary department, High School Department while the College Department was granted Level 2 including the College of Secondary Education, College of Elementary Education, and College of Business Administration.
Pasig Catholic College celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2013.
History
It was founded in 1901 as a small school managed by the CICM Fathers headed by Fr. Pierre Cornelis De Brouwer, CICM inside the "convento" (convent) of the Immaculate Conception Parish (now the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Pasig). It is the first school in Pasig.
During the Japanese occupation in 1942-1945, the classrooms and corridors were used by the Japanese to store garrisons, during this time as well a bomb was implanted under the main campus before.
The old college building was destroyed because of the earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.7 that happened in 1990.
On June 26, 2006, The Philippine Marketing Awards Institute, The Asian Institute of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and The Marketing Insights Magazine recognized and awarded Pasig Catholic College as the “Most Outstanding Catholic School” in Pasig.
Developments
In 1994 the old wooden college building was replaced by a concrete five-storey Administration 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 coeducational program was offered to the first two years of grade school and high school levels.
Academics
Kindergarten
Grade School
Junior High School
Senior High School
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
ABM (Accountancy, Business and Management)
GAS (General Academic Strand)
HUMMS (Humanities and Social Sciences)
ADT (Arts and Design)
College
College of Secondary Education
BS Secondary Education, Major in English
BS Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
BS Secondary Education, Major in Filipino
BS Secondary Education, Major in Science
BS Secondary Education, Major in Religious Education
College of Elementary Education
BS Elementary Education with specialization in Early Childhood Education and General Education
College of Business Administration
BS in Business Administration, Major in Marketing Management
BS in Business Administration, Major in Human Resource Development Management
BS in Entrepreneurship
College of Psychology
BS in Psychology
College of Information Technology
BS in Information Technology
College of Accountancy
BS in Accountancy
College of Communication Arts and Journalism
AB in Communication
AB in Journalism
Special Programs
Certificate in Teaching Program for Non-Education Graduate
LET Review Program for CITP and Education graduates
School of Graduate Studies
Masters in Education
Masters in Educational Management
TESDA Accredited Technical-Vocational Programs
Cookery NC II
Bread and Pastry Production NC II
Caregiving NC II
Accreditation and recognition
The Grade School Department was granted re-accreditation for five (5) years during the PAASCU Formas Visit on February 7-8, 2005. On the other hand, the High School Department was granted re-accreditation for five (5) years retroactive during the PAASCU visit on September 5-6, 2005. On June 26, 2006, The Philippine Marketing Awards Institute, The Asian Institute of Marketing and Entrepreneurship and the Marketing Insights Magazine recognized and awarded Pasig Catholic College as the "Most Outstanding Catholic School" in Pasig.
The College Department Underwent a Preliminary Visity by the PAASCU on September 4-5, 2006. The PAASCU team's visit focused on the college department's Education and Business Administration programs.
The PAASCU Consultancy visit for the College Department was held on August 8, 2008, focusing on the area of the faculty.
The Centennial Wall of Legacy
The Centennial Wall of Legacy, located at Pasig Catholic College’s main entrance, is a commemorative mural displaying the rich and colorful history and achievement of PCC as it reached its centenary milestone. The PCC Centennial Wall of Legacy was established by the PCC Alumni Association Inc.