Mindoro Association of Catholic and Indigenous Schools - MACIS

𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The officers and executive committee heads of the 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 (𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐒) convened for their quarterly meeting on March 26, 2025, at Saint Augustine Seminary, Barangay Suqui, Calapan City. The meeting was chaired by Fr. Renato A. Tampol, SVD, Ph.D., President of Divine Word College of Calapan and MACIS President.

The discussion focused on the updates and progress of the strategic plan crafted in December 2024. Each member actively participated in assessing the developments and identifying key areas for further improvement. The meeting reinforced MACIS’s commitment to advancing Catholic and Indigenous education in Mindoro, ensuring quality learning experiences for all students.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐫. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐲! 🎂

Today, we celebrate not just another year of life, but your unwavering dedication, inspiring leadership, and compassionate heart as MACIS President. May God continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, and good health as you guide and inspire the community in faith and education.

Your mission and commitment are a blessing to us all. Enjoy your special day, Father! 🎉🎈✨

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

The 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 (𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐒)officers and executive committee chairpersons convened for the Strategic Planning and Christmas Fellowship 2024 on December 9, 2024, at the President's Conference Room, Divine Word College of Calapan. Fr. Renato A. Tampol, SVD, Ph.D., the DWCC president, and MACIS president, chaired the event.

During the strategic planning session, the officers crafted a three-year strategic plan to set the direction for all member schools. The plan was anchored on MACIS' core values: Mutual Collaboration, Servant Leadership, and Genuine Solidarity. These principles will be the foundation for fostering growth, unity, and excellence among the member institutions.

Following the productive planning session, the officers enjoyed a lighthearted mini-Christmas party, celebrating the season with camaraderie and shared joy.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐒!

The 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 (𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐒) formally announces its newly elected Officers and appointed Executive Committee Heads. This set of leaders has been selected to guide the association in its mission to promote Catholic education, preserve indigenous cultural heritage, and ensure inclusive and holistic development for all learners within the Province of Oriental Mindoro.

The elected Officers and Executive Committee Heads are entrusted with advancing the mission and vision of MACIS, driven by the values of Mutual Collaboration, working together to achieve shared goals; Servant Leadership, leading with humility and service to others; and Genuine Solidarity, and standing together in unity to address the challenges and opportunities in education. Together, they are dedicated to building a stronger educational network that upholds faith, culture, and academic excellence.

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

As the 2nd MACIS Stakeholders' Convention neared its conclusion, an awarding ceremony was held, led by Rev. Fr. Raymond H. Ruga, Ph.D., the incumbent and outgoing president together with the officers of the Mindoro Association of Catholic and Indigenous Schools (MACIS). During this momentous occasion, Certificates of Affiliation were presented to various member schools of the association.

The awarding of these certificates symbolized each institution's formal recognition as an integral part of MACIS and their commitment to the shared mission of advancing Catholic and Indigenous education in Oriental Mindoro. Aligned with the convention's theme, "𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲", the ceremony underscored the spirit of unity and collaboration that MACIS continues to foster among its member schools.

Fr. Ruga, in his capacity as outgoing president, expressed his gratitude to the schools for their active participation and enduring dedication to the association's goals. The awarding ceremony was a fitting conclusion to the convention, reaffirming the shared vision of working together in solidarity for the continuous growth and improvement of educational institutions in the region.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝟑: 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐒

On the second day of the 2nd MACIS Stakeholders' Convention, participants gathered for Workshop 3: Pagpapanatili ng Organisasyon Para sa Matatag na MACIS. This session anchored to the theme "𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲", was designed to promote collective problem-solving and future planning for the continued strength and stability of the Mindoro Association of Catholic and Indigenous Schools (MACIS).

All members were divided into groups and tasked with discussing their specific concerns, challenges, and aspirations for MACIS. Guided by the spirit of synodality, the participants openly shared ideas on how the organization can further improve, address the unique needs of both Catholic and Indigenous schools, and sustain its mission of solidarity and collaboration.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝟏: 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧

Following the insightful panel discussion, the next part of the 2nd MACIS Stakeholders' Convention was Workshop 1: Pagbabahagi at Pakikinig sa mga Saloobin. This activity provided an interactive platform for the participants to engage deeply with the theme "𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲".

Roommates were grouped together and tasked to share their personal experiences, insights, and reflections related to the theme. In an atmosphere of mutual respect and openness, participants listened attentively to one another, fostering a deeper understanding of how synodality and solidarity manifest in their respective schools and communities. It was a meaningful exchange that strengthened bonds and reinforced the commitment to working together for the betterment of both Catholic and Indigenous schools in Oriental Mindoro.

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

In recognition of their valuable contributions to the event’s theme, "𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲", the panelists were presented with certificates and tokens of appreciation. Rev. Fr. Raymond H. Ruga, Ph.D., the incumbent and outgoing president of the Mindoro Association of Catholic and Indigenous Schools (MACIS), along with Rev. Fr. Renato A. Tampol, SVD, Ph.D., MACIS Vice President and incoming president, graciously led the awarding ceremony for the distinguished panelists of the 2nd MACIS Stakeholders' Convention.

The gesture marked a meaningful close to the first part of the convention, symbolizing the deep respect and appreciation for the panelists' role in fostering a collaborative and united educational community in Oriental Mindoro.

𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

The 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 (𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐒) successfully conducted the 2nd MACIS Stakeholders' Convention at RJM Beach Resort. The event brought together representatives from various Catholic and Indigenous educational institutions across Oriental Mindoro, creating a meaningful gathering aimed at strengthening partnerships and dialogue within the educational community.

The first part of the convention featured a panel discussion centered around the theme "𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲". The panelists were esteemed leaders in their respective fields: Rev. Fr. Gabayno Oybad, Chairperson of the Small Mission Schools - Mangyan Mission Schools; Mrs. Lorelie Arguelles, School Principal of Northern Mindoro Academy and Chairperson of Small Mission Schools - Catholic Schools; Mr. Julius Ivan Ebora, Teacher-in-charge of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary; Sr. Grelyn Cruzat, FMA, Mother Superior of Mary Help of Christians School; and Mr. Jan Arno Sodayi, RPm, RGC, Director of Admission, Guidance, and Testing Center of Divine Word College of Calapan.

Each panelist graciously shared their thoughts and experiences, reflecting on how synodality and solidarity are lived out in their communities. Their insights emphasized the importance of collaborative leadership, active participation, and fostering unity among diverse groups within the province. This rich exchange of perspectives provided the attendees with a deeper understanding of how to work together in genuine solidarity to address the unique challenges faced by both Catholic and Indigenous schools in Oriental Mindoro.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Cajandig Hall, Bishop's Residence, Salong, Calapan City

A fruitful, insightful and valuable dialogue-meeting with our Honorary Chairman, Most Rev. Moises Magpantay Cuevas, DD.
This is the first formal meeting that the ExeComm officers had with our bishop.
The most significant topics discussed during this meeting were matters concerning the Mangyan Mission Schools.

August 13, 2024 @ Holy Infant Academy Conference Hall

Sa isang maikling sandali ay muling nagkatipon ang mga miyembro ng MACIS Executive Committee kung saan ay personal ding nakilala ng grupo ang bagong Episcopal Vicar for Catholic Educational Institutions sa katauhan ni Rev. Fr. Edwin M. Semilla na kasalukuyan ng Honorary Member ng association.

Naging sentro ng pagpupulong ang paghahanda para sa nalalapit na pagdiriwang ng ikalawang anibersaryo ng pagkakatatag ng MACIS kung saan ay gaganapin ang 2nd MACIS Convention.