26/09/2025
📰 Historic Moment Marks The Return of Notre Dame of Kulaman Inc. to the Oblates
In a significant ceremony held during the closing day of the Fiesta NDK 2025 and the launching program of the school's 40th Founding Anniversary, Notre Dame of Kulaman Inc. formally returned to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The event saw the symbolic turnover of legal documents from the Founding Board of Trustees (BOT) members to the OMI-Philippine Province, represented by Rev. Fr. Hilario A. Asilo, OMI, marking a new chapter in the school's history.
-A New Era for NDK-
This transfer of ownership and administration solidifies the Oblates' full rights and obligations over the school, following a series of transitions since its establishment. The process was finalized after the living Founding BOT members executed a legal document, and the Archdiocese of Cotabato, led by retired Archbishop Angelito R. Lampon, OMI, signed a waiver agreement.
The return of NDK to the Oblates is seen as a milestone not only for the Oblate community but also for the Indigenous Peoples (IP), who make up 21% of the school's student population. These students, mostly from the Dulangan-Manobo tribe, will continue to benefit from scholarship privileges and holistic education rooted in the Oblates' mission.
As NDK celebrates 40 years of "making dreams a reality, changing lives, and making a difference," the school is poised for a future filled with hope. With its renewed commitment to its mission, NDK aims to continue being a guiding star for generations of students, empowering them to become instruments of change in society.
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