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{{Short description|Catholic college in Palawan, Philippines}}

{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = {{big|Loyola College}} of Culion
| name = Loyola College of Culion
| native_name = Loyolae Collegium Culionensis ({{small|[[Latin]]}})
| native_name = Dalubhasaang Loyola ng Culion
| image = LCCSeal.jpg
| latin_name = Loyolae Collegium Culionensis
| image = Loyola College of Culion seal.png
| image_size = 200px
| caption = The Jesuit College in the MIMAROPA region
| image_size = 200px
| former_names = {{bulleted list|Culion Catholic Primary School (1936-1948)|Culion Catholic School<br>(1948-1952)|St. Ignatius Academy<br> (1955-1984)|St. Ignatius College<br>(1985-1987)}}
| caption = The Jesuit College in the MIMAROPA region.
| former_names = {{bulleted list|Culion Catholic Primary School (1936-1942)|Culion Catholic School<br />(1948-1955)|St. Ignatius Academy<br /> (1955-1985)|St. Ignatius College<br />(1985-1988)}}
| motto = ''Fortes in Fide'' ({{small|[[Latin]]}})
| motto = {{lang-la|Fortes in Fide}}
| mottoeng = ''Strong in Faith''
| mottoeng = ''Strong in Faith''
| type = [[Private school|Private]] [[Roman Catholic]] Non-profit [[Coeducation]]al<br>Secondary and Higher education institution
| type = [[Private school|Private]] [[Roman Catholic|Catholic]] non-profit [[coeducation]]al secondary and higher education institution
| established = {{Start date and age| 1936 }}
| established = {{Start date and age|1936}}
| founder = Fr. Hugh J. McNulty, SJ
| founder = Fr. Hugh J. McNulty, S.J.
| religious_affiliation = [[Catholic Church]] ([[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]])
| religious_affiliation = [[Catholic Church]] ([[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]])
| academic_affiliations = [[Jesuit Basic Education Commission|JBEC]] [[Jesuit Higher Education Commission of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus|JHEC]] [[Catholic Education Association of the Philippines|CEAP]] [[Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific |AJCU-AP]]
| academic_affiliations = {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} [[Jesuit Basic Education Commission|JBEC]]<br> [[Jesuit Higher Education Commission|JHEC]] {{col-2}} [[Catholic Education Association of the Philippines|CEAP]]<br> [[Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific|AJCU-AP]] {{col-end}}
| chairman = Fr. Primitivo E. Viray, Jr., S.J.
| chairman = Fr. Roberto Exequiel N. Rivera, S.J.
| president = Fr. Adriano R. Tapiador, S.J.
| president = Fr. Neupito J. Saicon, Jr., S.J.
| dean = Mary Grace F. Non, MA<br>{{small|(Dean of College)}}
| dean =
| head_label = Treasurer
| head_label = Treasurer
| head = Fr. Arthur W. Nebrao, Jr., SJ
| head = Fr. Joseph Patrick Echevarria, S.J.
| principal = {{bulleted list|Erlinda A. Torion, M.A.<br>({{small|Junior HS}})|Angelina T. Pitogo, M.A. ({{small|Senior HS}})}}
| principal = {{bulleted list|Ma. Persevilla B. Pitogo (Junior High School)|Erika Therese Nuñez (Senior High School)}}
| director = {{bulleted list|Erlinda A. Torion, MA<br>{{small|(Dir. of Library & Laboratories)}}|Ranier Armand V. Magno <br> {{small|(Dir. of Student Formation)}}}}
| director = {{bulleted list|Erlinda A. Torion, M.A.<br />(Executive Assistant)|Domingo V. Labios <br />(Student Activities)}}
| students = 461
| students = 389
| city = Barangay Libis, [[Culion]]
| city = Barangay Libis, [[Culion]], [[Palawan]]
| province = [[Palawan]]
| country = Philippines
| country = <br>{{PHL}}
| coor =
| coor =
| campus = Upper Libis campus
| campus = Upper Libis campus
| free_label = Patron saint
| free = Blessed Virgin Mary<br />(Under the title Immaculate Conception)
| free_label = Patron saint
| free = Blessed Virgin Mary<br>{{small|(Under the title Immaculate Conception)}}
| colors = Blue {{colour box|#000080|border=silver}} and {{colour box|white|border=silver}} White
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| sporting_affiliations = [[Jesuit Athletics Meet|JAM]]
| colors = {{colour box|#000080|border=darkgray|Blue}} and {{colour box|white|border= darkgray|White}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.loyolacollegeofculion.edu.ph/}}
| athletics =
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| sporting_affiliations = [[Jesuit Athletics Meet|JAM]]
| sports = Varsity sports teams: Athletics, Badminton, Swimming, Table Tennis
| website = http://loyolacollege-culion.simplesite.com
}}
}}


'''Loyola College of Culion''' is a private, Catholic secondary and higher education institution run by a [[Catholic religious order]], the Philippine Province of the [[Society of Jesus]], in Barangay Libis, [[Culion, Palawan|Culion]], [[Palawan]] province, [[Philippines]]. The school was opened by the [[Jesuits]] in 1936 for the purpose of having a school for the children of leper patients. So since its establishment, the School was accepting only children of leper patients. Then in the mid-1950s, with the enactment of the Liberalization Law for Lepers, the doors of the school were opened to all. With this development, the School sought to identify what it is now for and what it hopes to achieve. In October 2015, the administrators, faculty and staff of the School convened to re-think and eventually formulate its new vision and mission. Beginning School Year 2016-2017, the Loyola College of Culion had a new vision and mission.
'''Loyola College of Culion''' is a private, Catholic, Jesuit, secondary and higher education institution run by the Philippine Province of the [[Society of Jesus]], in [[Culion]], [[Palawan]], Philippines. The school was opened by the Jesuits in 1936 for the purpose of having a school for the children of [[leprosy]] patients.


==History==
==History==
===Beginnings===
===Beginnings===
In 1936 the Sisters of St. Paul of Charters were running Hijas de Maria Dormitory for female lepers. Mother Superior Donatienne persuaded Jesuit Fr. Hugh J. McNulty to open en elementary school for the girls, originally in portions of their dormitory. The new school was opened in 1936 and named Culion Catholic School. In June 1939 the Philippine government recognized this first private educational institution in Culion, Palawan: Culion Catholic Primary School. With the outbreak of World War II, the school was forced to close in 1938. It reopened in 1948 as a co-educational grade school, called Culion Catholic School, remaining exclusively for those with leprosy. Then in the mid-1950s, with the enactment of the Liberalization Law for Lepers, the doors of the school were opened to all and changed its name to St. Ignatius Academy in 1955 when it merged with St. Ignatius High School (founded 1952). It became St. Ignatius College in 1985 when it began offering the bachelor's degree. In 1988 it received its present name.
In 1936, the [[Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres]] were running the ''Hijas de Maria'' Dormitory for female lepers. Mother Superior Donatienne persuaded Jesuit Fr. Hugh J. McNulty to open an elementary school for the girls, originally in portions of their dormitory. The new school was opened in 1936, named the ''Culion Catholic School''.


In June 1939, the Philippine government recognized the first private educational institution in Culion, Palawan: the ''Culion Catholic Primary School''. With the outbreak of [[World War II]], the school was forced to close in 1942. It reopened in 1947 as a coeducational grade school called the ''Culion Catholic School'', remaining exclusively for children of those with leprosy.
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In 1952 Fr. Walter Hamilton, S.J., responding to an expressed need for secondary education, opened St. Ignatius High School for graduates of the Culion Catholic School. After 3 years, Jesuit Fr. Pedro Dimaano merged the two schools into St. Ignatius Academy.


===Leper liberalization and further developments===
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The desire of the Jesuits for the educational development and spiritual uplifting of the people in the area around Culion gave rise to the only private college in the area. In 1985, under Director Fr. John Chambers, S.J., the school initiated a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and it became St. Ignatius College. which in 1988 was changed to Loyola College of Culion.
Since its establishment, the school was accepting only children of leper patients. However, in 1950, a law was enacted that officially banned the [[Leper colony stigma|discrimination of lepers]], which led to the school finally opening its doors to all.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1964/ra_4073_1964.html|title=Republic Act No. 4073; An Act Further Liberalizing the Treatment of Leprosy by Amending and Repealing Certain Sections of the Revised Administrative Code|publisher=The Lawphil Project|date=June 18, 1964|access-date=March 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ucanews.com/news/filipino-jesuits-keep-up-mission-on-island-of-living-dead/95348|title= Filipino Jesuits keep up mission on island of living dead|publisher=[[Union of Catholic Asian News|UCANews]]|date= December 15, 2021|access-date=March 17, 2022}}</ref> With these developments, the school sought to identify what it is now for and what it hopes to achieve.

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In 1952, Fr. Walter Hamilton, S.J., responding to an expressed need for secondary education, opened ''St. Ignatius High School'' for graduates of the grade school. After three years, Fr. Pedro Dimaano, S.J., decided to merge the two schools together into ''St. Ignatius Academy''.

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The desire of the Jesuits for the educational development and spiritual uplifting of the people in the area around Culion gave rise to the only private college in the area. In 1985, under Director Fr. John Chambers, S.J., the school initiated a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and it became known as ''St. Ignatius College''. It would change its name once again in 1988 to current name, '''''Loyola College of Culion'''''.


===Current situation===
===Current situation===
Although leprosy in Culion has been eradicated, the stigma remains. The small municipality is poor and mostly dependent on fishing and farming. Loyola College of Culion continues to help finance education for Culion and its surrounding islands and municipalities. In 2008-2009 the college numbered 554 students (262 in grade school, 218 in high school, and 74 in college). The school's survival depends on subsidies from various agencies, including the Society of Jesus and various agencies offering scholarships. Until May 2009 [[ANESVAD Foundation|ANESVAD]] supplied 60% of the funding but that was discontinued and funds are being sought from other sources. The local government has been developing the area for tourism through the promotion of its beaches and diving prospects. It also is interested, through education, in protecting the people from abuse of their dignity, and in preserving their heritage as a people.
Although Culion had been declared leprosy-free since 2006, the stigma remains. The small municipality is poor and mostly dependent on fishing and farming. Loyola College of Culion continues to help finance education for Culion and its surrounding islands and municipalities. During the 2008–2009 school year, the college numbered 554 students (262 in grade school, 218 in high school, and 74 in college).
The school's survival depends on subsidies from various agencies, including the Society of Jesus and various agencies offering scholarships. Until May 2009, [[ANESVAD Foundation|ANESVAD]] supplied 60% of the funding but that was discontinued and funds are being sought from other sources. The local government has been developing the area for tourism through the promotion of its beaches and diving prospects. It also is interested, through education, in protecting the people from abuse of their dignity and in preserving their heritage as a people.

In October 2015, the administrators, faculty, and staff of the school convened to re-think and eventually formulate its new vision and mission. Beginning school year 2016–2017, the Loyola College of Culion had a new vision and mission.

The College Department was closed in 2016 and the Senior High School program was also opened in 2016-2017. There are two SHS tracks, TVL and HUMMS.


==Academic programs==
==Academic programs==
===Higher education===
* Bachelor of Arts, Major in Literature
* Bachelor of Science, Major in Entrepreneurial Tourism
* Bachelor of Arts in Literature
* Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Tourism
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* Secondary Education Grades 7 to 12

===Secondary education===
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* Grades 7 to 12

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==See also==
* [[List of Jesuit sites]]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://loyolacollege-culion.simplesite.com/412451835 Official website]
* [https://www.loyolacollegeofculion.edu.ph/ Official website]
* {{Facebook|loyolacollegeofculion}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Jesuit educational institutions in the Philippines}}
{{Jesuit educational institutions in the Philippines}}


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Revision as of 23:59, 3 February 2024

Loyola College of Culion
Dalubhasaang Loyola ng Culion
The Jesuit College in the MIMAROPA region.
Latin: Loyolae Collegium Culionensis
Former names
  • Culion Catholic Primary School (1936-1942)
  • Culion Catholic School
    (1948-1955)
  • St. Ignatius Academy
    (1955-1985)
  • St. Ignatius College
    (1985-1988)
MottoLatin: Fortes in Fide
Motto in English
Strong in Faith
TypePrivate Catholic non-profit coeducational secondary and higher education institution
Established1936; 88 years ago (1936)
FounderFr. Hugh J. McNulty, S.J.
Religious affiliation
Catholic Church (Jesuit)
Academic affiliations
ChairmanFr. Roberto Exequiel N. Rivera, S.J.
PresidentFr. Neupito J. Saicon, Jr., S.J.
Principal
  • Ma. Persevilla B. Pitogo (Junior High School)
  • Erika Therese Nuñez (Senior High School)
Director
  • Erlinda A. Torion, M.A.
    (Executive Assistant)
  • Domingo V. Labios
    (Student Activities)
TreasurerFr. Joseph Patrick Echevarria, S.J.
Students389
Location
Barangay Libis, Culion, Palawan
,
Philippines
CampusUpper Libis campus
Patron saintBlessed Virgin Mary
(Under the title Immaculate Conception)
ColorsBlue   and   White
Sporting affiliations
JAM
Websitewww.loyolacollegeofculion.edu.ph

Loyola College of Culion is a private, Catholic, Jesuit, secondary and higher education institution run by the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus, in Culion, Palawan, Philippines. The school was opened by the Jesuits in 1936 for the purpose of having a school for the children of leprosy patients.

History

Beginnings

In 1936, the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres were running the Hijas de Maria Dormitory for female lepers. Mother Superior Donatienne persuaded Jesuit Fr. Hugh J. McNulty to open an elementary school for the girls, originally in portions of their dormitory. The new school was opened in 1936, named the Culion Catholic School.

In June 1939, the Philippine government recognized the first private educational institution in Culion, Palawan: the Culion Catholic Primary School. With the outbreak of World War II, the school was forced to close in 1942. It reopened in 1947 as a coeducational grade school called the Culion Catholic School, remaining exclusively for children of those with leprosy.

Leper liberalization and further developments

Since its establishment, the school was accepting only children of leper patients. However, in 1950, a law was enacted that officially banned the discrimination of lepers, which led to the school finally opening its doors to all.[1][2] With these developments, the school sought to identify what it is now for and what it hopes to achieve.

In 1952, Fr. Walter Hamilton, S.J., responding to an expressed need for secondary education, opened St. Ignatius High School for graduates of the grade school. After three years, Fr. Pedro Dimaano, S.J., decided to merge the two schools together into St. Ignatius Academy.

The desire of the Jesuits for the educational development and spiritual uplifting of the people in the area around Culion gave rise to the only private college in the area. In 1985, under Director Fr. John Chambers, S.J., the school initiated a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and it became known as St. Ignatius College. It would change its name once again in 1988 to current name, Loyola College of Culion.

Current situation

Although Culion had been declared leprosy-free since 2006, the stigma remains. The small municipality is poor and mostly dependent on fishing and farming. Loyola College of Culion continues to help finance education for Culion and its surrounding islands and municipalities. During the 2008–2009 school year, the college numbered 554 students (262 in grade school, 218 in high school, and 74 in college).

The school's survival depends on subsidies from various agencies, including the Society of Jesus and various agencies offering scholarships. Until May 2009, ANESVAD supplied 60% of the funding but that was discontinued and funds are being sought from other sources. The local government has been developing the area for tourism through the promotion of its beaches and diving prospects. It also is interested, through education, in protecting the people from abuse of their dignity and in preserving their heritage as a people.

In October 2015, the administrators, faculty, and staff of the school convened to re-think and eventually formulate its new vision and mission. Beginning school year 2016–2017, the Loyola College of Culion had a new vision and mission.

The College Department was closed in 2016 and the Senior High School program was also opened in 2016-2017. There are two SHS tracks, TVL and HUMMS.

Academic programs

Higher education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Literature
  • Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Tourism

Secondary education

  • Grades 7 to 12

11°50′07″N 119°59′36″E / 11.83528°N 119.99333°E / 11.83528; 119.99333

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ "Republic Act No. 4073; An Act Further Liberalizing the Treatment of Leprosy by Amending and Repealing Certain Sections of the Revised Administrative Code". The Lawphil Project. June 18, 1964. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  2. ^ "Filipino Jesuits keep up mission on island of living dead". UCANews. December 15, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
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