Pasig Catholic College ( fil, Kolehiyong Katoliko ng Pasig), also referred to as PCC, is a private

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coeducational basic and higher education institution located in

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and was founded by CICM fathers in 1913. It is considered as the central catholic educational institution and the cathedral school of the

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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

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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 1913 as a small school managed by the CICM Fathers headed by Fr. Pierre Cornelis De Brouwer, CICM inside the "convento" (

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) of the Immaculate Conception Parish (now the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in

). 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) ** AD (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 07-08 of February 2005. On the other hand, the High School Department was granted re-accreditation for five (5) years retroactive during the PAASCU visit on 05-06 of September 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 04-05 of September 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 8 August 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.

Gallery

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