Day: June 1, 2026

Jun 01

Together for Transformation: Educating Children in Competence and Character

Meaningful Moving Up Experience in a Cinematic Setting On March 20, 2026. Prairie Rose Academy for Youngsters campuses in Montalban, Calawis, and Padilla celebrated their Moving Up Ceremony at Cinema 2, SM Masinag. The event created a memorable experience for the children as they celebrated an important milestone inside a movie theater, where they joyfully saw themselves featured on the big screen. School Principal Ma’am Precy, also President of the MMP Teachers’ Association, shared that while the venue may be costly, the lasting memory created for the children makes the experience truly worthwhile.

Bible Module: Holistic and Transformational Ministry. On March 21, 2026, Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP), in partnership with the Asian Theological Seminary, conducted a Bible module entitled Holistic and Transformational Ministry, facilitated by Dr. Jojo Angeles, ATS Chaplain. The session was attended by 13 students who actively participated in the learning experience.


Celebrating Partnership in Early Childhood Education On March 23, 2026. MMP rejoiced in the successful Moving Up Ceremony of Alay Pag-asa Child Development Center with the theme “Walking in the Right Path.” Alay Pag-ibig, a ministry of Visionaries Christian Church Inc., serves as MMP’s first formal partner under the Ang Mananampalataya na Gumagawa Ministry. MMP continues to look forward to expanding more partnerships under AMG to strengthen its mission of nurturing children in both competence and character.

Unified Celebrations Across Partner Schools From March 25–27, 2026. Shining Light, Hills of Grace Foundation, and Open Heart Children Mission Philippines held their Moving Up Ceremonies with the theme: “Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character.” The theme reinforced MMP’s core advocacy of holistic education that goes beyond academics and emphasizes strong values formation. One of the highlights of the celebration was a puppet presentation led by Teacher Chona, which effectively communicated its message and was warmly received by both children and parents.

A Growing Educational and Community Impact: Cuatro Christian School Inc. MMP gives thanks to God for the continued growth of one of its long-standing partner institutions, which has expanded from a preschool into a full learning community serving elementary and high school students across multiple campuses. Beyond education, the institution has also extended its mission through church and hospital services that reach indigent communities. MMP remains humbled to witness how God continues to bless and expand its impact through compassionate service.

NSTP Cyberbullying Awareness Initiative. On March 9, 2026, a National Service Training Program activity was conducted in partnership with the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) at Pristine Heritage Academy. The session focused on cyberbullying awareness, with student facilitators leading developmentally appropriate activities designed to help learners understand online safety and prevention strategies. Ronald Mandocdoc and Aida Aquino from MMP , co-facilitated this significant activity.

Bright Morning Star Moving Up Celebration On March 16, 2026. Bright Morning Star Child Development Center in Sariaya, Quezon celebrated its Moving Up Ceremony for young learners, mostly aged four and below. Parents expressed joy as they witnessed their children confidently perform on stage, marking a meaningful milestone in early childhood development. Special recognition was given to Teacher Josie for her faithful service in teaching young children. The school is also strengthened through its partnership with Nordic Harvest Mission Philippines.

Honoring Faithful Service and Excellence On March 17, 2026. MMP rejoiced in the recognition of Professor Bing Amihan, former Board Member and current consultant, counselor, and training facilitator. She was honored as Faculty of the Year at Emilio Aguinaldo College in Cavite, a well-deserved recognition of her excellence and dedication.

Expanding Remedial Reading Partnerships On March 18, 2026. MMP met with Talking Hands (formerly My Children’s House of Hope), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Deaf children, to explore partnership expansion in Remedial Reading. The collaboration aims to support communities with a high number of non-readers, in partnership with professors from the University of the Philippines to develop effective reading materials that help children learn to read within a short period of time. MMP looks forward to the successful realization of this partnership.

Jun 01

Equipping Educators, Empowering Children, Expanding Partnerships for Inclusive Transformation

Coaching and Monitoring Visit – Alay Pag-ibig. CDC On February 5, 2026, Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) conducted a coaching and monitoring visit at the Alay Pag-ibig Child Development Center. The first part of the session focused on classroom observation, where MMP carefully observed how teachers facilitated learning activities. This served as an initial assessment to identify key areas for improvement and future coaching support. The second part of the visit centered on planning and coaching for the upcoming Moving Up Ceremony scheduled for the following month. Emphasis was given to ensuring that the celebration is developmentally appropriate, meaningful, and aligned with the children’s stage of growth.


Spiritual Formation Bible Module. On February 7, 2026, the second Bible module officially commenced under the teaching of Pastor Ronald Hernandez. The course, Spiritual Formation, is part of MMP’s Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education, offered in partnership with the Asian Theological Seminary. This academic program is headed by Teacher Aida Aquino, whose dedication and commitment continue to strengthen and unify the MMP team. We thank God for her faithful, responsible, and wholehearted service to the ministry.


Guest Lecture at DZAS Anniversary Celebration. “On Line Parenting with Mommy Bessie” MMP Director, Dr. Chonabelle M. Domingo, was honored to serve as guest lecturer during the 30th anniversary celebration of DZAS personality Dr. Bessie Rios in an online parenting program. Dr. Rios, a former Executive Director of MMP, began her journey with the organization as host of the parenting program Suplingap, with Dr. Domingo as co-host. Over the years, this program evolved into Memo ni Mommy, which continues to air on DZAS 702. The anniversary celebration was held on February 14, 2026, at City Mall, Tarlac City, coinciding with Valentine’s Day.


NSTP Partnership with UPOU. Mission Ministries Philippines warmly welcomes a new partnership in the area of National Service Training Program through students from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). An orientation meeting was held on February 18 at the MMP Office, where the students presented their advocacy on raising awareness about online bullying. As part of their community engagement initiative, they aim to conduct an orientation seminar in one of MMP’s partner schools. The following day, MMP conducted a school visit to Pristine Heritage Academy to finalize the schedule and provide additional teacher coaching and mentoring. The outreach activity is scheduled for March 9, 2026.


PCMN Participation and OSAEC Advocacy. On February 20, 2026, MMP participated in the Philippines Children’s Mission Network (PCMN), a national faith-based NGO network of child-focused organizations, where MMP is an active member and its Director serves as part of the Board. One of PCMN’s key advocacies is addressing Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). In alignment with this, MMP is planning to formally integrate this topic into its Practical Seminar tentatively scheduled for June 2026.


Partnership Exploration with Compassion International. An online follow-up meeting with Compassion International was held on February 25, 2026, to explore possible areas of collaboration with MMP, particularly in the area of Remedial Reading. Both organizations are prayerfully looking forward to the development of this partnership for the benefit of more children and communities.

Special Education Initiative and Training Seminar. The year 2026 marks a significant milestone for MMP as it strengthens its commitment to equip partners in the field of Special Education. This initiative recognizes Republic Act No. 11650, also known as the “Inclusive Education Act,” which promotes policies and services for learners with disabilities in support of inclusive education. In response to this growing need, MMP continues to equip teachers and partners in the area of Special Education. As part of this initiative, MMP conducted a seminar on February 21, 2026, entitled “Special Education for Children: Understanding the Fundamentals of Inclusive Education and Creating Effective Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for Special Learners.” The seminar was attended by 95 teachers who expressed a strong desire to better serve children with diverse learning needs. More SPED trainings and seminars are planned in the coming months.