In the
early 1920's, the young people of Maasin, particularly those of school age, who
after completion from their intermediate grades had nowhere to go to proceed
to secondary education. There was no secondary available outside of the
national high school in Tacloban City.
Concerned with the situation, the
Rev. Angel C. Espina's reflection brought memories about his own experience of
hardships in his quest for knowledge and truth. He was fortunate to have the
opportunity to study at Silliman Institute, now Silliman University.
Armed with a wholesome educational
experience at Silliman Institute and inspired by his dedication to quality
Christian education, the Rev. Espina founded the Maasin Institute on August
25.
Since then, the school became a training
ground for a number of men and women who provided Christian dimension of
leadership in various endeavors.
The school started of offer
collegiate programs in Teacher Education and Liberal Arts after WW II. And in
1963, Maasin Institute was renamed The College of Maasin of Maasin (CM) which
remains until today.
In the early 1970's, the school was
facing the challenges of coping with rapid social change which occurred during
the decade. With limited resources, the school met with an extreme challenge
of survival.
In 1971, the founder already
advancing in age and dwindling physical strength, the school experiencing more
hardships in meeting the new imperatives of the decade, the founder with his
family, decided to donate the college to the United Church of Christ in the
Philippines (UCCP) hoping to ensure a continuing pursuit of its mission in
education. The donation was finally accepted by the 1974 UCCP General Assembly
in Cebu City and became part of the UCCP church-related educational
institutions network in the country.
Already suffering from some reverses at
the start of the decade of the 1970's, it was too late and probably too much
for the UCCP of institute a fast track recovery scheme which led to the almost
closure of the collegiate programs in the mid-70's. However, with the faith
and strong commitment of church and academic leaders, the College managed to
survive form the tumultuous years of economic recession, political conflict,
and the legal battle relative to its ownership during the difficult years from
1984 to 1992.
In 1993, the leadership of CREATE-UCCP
(the network organization of the 18 UCCP-related schools and colleges in the
Philippines) of which the College is a member, and the UCCP National
leadership intervened in reorganizing its Board of Trustees, the election of
able and young comprehensive development program (COMDEP).
The following year, with a young and
energetic leadership at the helm, and with wholehearted support from the
National leader and from CREATE-UCCP, the Central Agency of the Evangelical
Church of West Germany or EZE supported the college by contributing funds in
the initial implementation of the COMDEP- the construction of the college main
building to house administration, collegiate classrooms, science and
business laboratories and the library.
In 1995, the College continues its
journey towards academic rehabilitation, recovery and the quest for quality
education
The 1987 Constitution of
the Philippines and the Charter of the College of Maasin provided the impetus,
substance and shape of our thinking and action.
The 1987 Constitution of the
Philippines, Article XIV, Section 3, mandates that all educational institution:
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shall include in its curriculum the study of the constitution;
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inculcate patriotism and nationalism;
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teach love of humanity, respect human rights, appreciation of
the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country;
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teach the rights and duties of citizenship;
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strengthen ethical and spirituals values;
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develop moral character and personal discipline;
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encourage critical and creative thinking;
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broaden scientific and technological knowledge; and
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promote vocational efficiency.
The Charter of The College of
Maasin, commits educational efforts
Our Educational CREDO
The College of Maasin
seeks a life of Christian Faith, learning and Action that will develop people
inot becoming
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intellectually competent and honest
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morally and ethically sensitive and
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creatively aware and responsive to the
needs, aspiration and realization of a Just, Free and Responsible Christian
Social Order.
For the realization of our Educational
CREDO, the College will pursue and work out:
1. A curriculum
and co-curriculum program that will foster development towards
2. An academic community action program that will
actively involve in solidarity with the marginalized in society for their
authentic development and liberation.
3. Methodology
of teaching, a system of learning and valuation that will
recognize the dignity of every person,
train for the development of the capacity for critical
thinking and
cultivate social responsibility and actions guided by
Christian values.
4. A decision making process that will
5. An administration, faculty, staff and students who are
knowledgeable of the best thoughts and values of
humankind and
conversant with the economic, political, social and
cultural heritage in relation to the realities of Philippines life, in
particular, and of the world, in general
6. A policy of service that will
reflect the values of justice and equality,
the dignity of labor and
the development of commitment to duty, competence and
excellence.
The College of Maasin has two Mottos, namely:
The Alma Mater Song
The College of Maasin, beloved school
We know set on rolling hill-side
Where breezes cool do blow,
For Filipino youth it stands that
The truth may see,
All hail to You, Alma Mater,
We pledge our loyalty
Your students far and wide,
Do come to your dear halls
To join their hearts in brotherhood
In search for knowledge sure.
In Christian fellowship they live that
O'er life's fight excel.
With courage strong their battles gain
That peace and truth may reign
"Without God in Vain"
Your motto firm we sing
God take you in his keeping
AS you his love proclaim
Rejoice in truth in service
Here tho' years may come and go
The College of Maasin, to you well all be true.
The College of Maasin Hymn
The College of Maasin,
Alma Mater so dear
To thy cause we do pledge ourselves;
And our hearts will remain
Ever true to thy name
Of the dear school we love so well.
Chorus
Alma Mater, we'll keep you
Wherever we go;
Alma Mater, we love you
No other can know
In our work and our pleasures
Our hearts will be true
To the dear school to which
All our homage is due;
Your ideals and your standards
Are the best that we know,
They will guide us and keep us
Wherever we go;
We pledge ourselves
To thy cause rigth and true;
Dear Alma Mater,
We're true to you.
1. Hearken, Ye Comrades
Hearken, ye comrades
C.M. will win
Fight to the finish
Never give in;
You do your best, boys
We'll do the rest, boys,
Fight on to victory! (Fight, fight....)
2. Are
We all Dead Yet
Are we all dead yet?
Are we all dead yet?
No, my deary,
We've a ......left yet.
3. Hip, Hip, Hurray
Hip, Hip, Hurray
Hip, Hip, Hurry
Hip, Hip, Hurry
C.M.!