For the first time in over a decade, MMP took again a bold step of combining ECE Level 1 and Level 2 into a single Crash Course Seminar—a unique training opportunity that brought together both MMP teachers and administrators in one learning space.
Held via Zoom on April 24–26, 2025, the seminar was filled with joyful engagement as participants explored key topics such as Developmentally Appropriate Philosophy in Early Childhood Education, Building Literacy and Numeracy Skills (Practical Techniques in Early Reading and Math), Integrating Biblical Values and Perspective in the Classroom Daily Routines, Becoming a Steward Leader in Early Childhood Program. It was truly a rich and meaningful learning journey for everyone involved. What a milestone in professional growth and collaboration!
March to April marked a meaningful season of Moving-Up Ceremonies, a time of celebration and new beginnings. MMP Director, Teacher Chona, had the joy and honor of attending several of these events as the invited guest speaker.
A common theme echoed across these ceremonies was inspired by the Department of Education’s official slogan: “Generation of Unity: Partners for the New Philippines.”
In her message, Teacher Chona emphasized that the foundation for a better Philippines begins with raising a new generation of Filipinos—an effort deeply rooted in the work of Early Childhood Education. Quoting the familiar saying, “It’s hard to teach old dogs new tricks,” she highlighted the vital importance of shaping young minds early in life.
To all our dedicated preschool teachers: we carry a significant mission. Let us continue to nurture the next generation of Filipinos with purpose, unity, and hope!
Finally, the much-awaited Graduation Day of our Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education has arrived! After two (2) years of dedication and hard work, ten (10) students joyfully reaped the fruits of their labor.
This momentous event, held in partnership with Asian Theological Seminary, took place on February 1, 2025 and marked a significant milestone in their journey as educators.
MMP is truly humbled and honored to have equipped and trained this new generation of transformational preschool teachers.
MMP partner schools continue to affirm the vital role parents play in achieving our shared goal: the holistic development of every child. One of the most impactful ways to strengthen home-school collaboration is through Parenting Seminars.
On February 22, 2025, another meaningful seminar was held, facilitated by none other than MMP Director, Teacher Chona. With passion, creativity, and a heart for families, she led the session using interactive methods such as play-based learning, case studies, and hands-on workshops. The event took place at Holy Castle Learning Center, one of MMP’s long-standing partner schools since the early 1990s.
The seminar served as a beautiful reminder to parents of their God-given responsibility to train up their children. At the same time, by enrolling their children in MMP partner schools, they are entrusting part of that responsibility to educators—a humbling yet honorable calling for every teacher and staff member.
Dear Parents, it is truly a joy and privilege to partner with you in shaping the future of your children!
As Christmas approaches, it’s the time of the year, the old familiar story of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. The journey of Mary and Joseph, the humble and miraculous birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, the greatest gift the world has ever known, the angelic announcement of His birth to the shepherds, the journey of the Wise Men—who traveled from afar to worship the newborn King and offer their gifts—remains a powerful reminder of the profound meaning behind Christmas. All of these are familiar and yet resounding even after two thousand years.
The Magi brought three gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. While these offerings may seem unusual to us today, each one held deep spiritual significance, both for the life of Jesus and for us as believers
Gold, the first gift, is universally associated with wealth and royalty, of kingship and authority. By presenting gold, the Magi were acknowledging Jesus as the King of Kings, the long-awaited Messiah who would lead and guide His people. The gift of gold reminds us during this season that Christ’s kingship is one of service and salvation, and that true leadership comes from a heart willing to serve others.
Frankincense, the second gift, symbolizes divinity and worship. In the quiet moments of this Christmas season, frankincense encourages us to reflect on the divine presence in our lives and the miracle of God becoming human to walk beside us. Let us take time to worship Him, to lift up our hearts in gratitude and reverence for the wonder of God’s love made flesh.
Myrrh, the final gift, foreshadows the sacrifice that Jesus would one day make. Myrrh symbolizes suffering and death, but it also speaks to the hope of resurrection and eternal life. During this season of joy and celebration, myrrh calls us to remember the deeper purpose of Christ’s coming—to offer His life as a ransom for many and to bring salvation to all who believe.
As we celebrate Christmas, the gifts of the Magi serve as a reminder that the birth of Jesus is not just a story of a child born in a manger, but a powerful event filled with divine meaning. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh invite us to reflect on who Jesus is—our King, our God, and our Savior. These gifts also encourage us to give our best to others, whether in material offerings or acts of kindness and love, following the example of the Wise Men who brought their treasures to the feet of the newborn King.
Mission Ministries Philippines has long worked to instill in its preschoolers the true meaning of Christmas: that Jesus is the reason for this and every season. We worship Him by using the talents and skills He has given us. This year, MMP will once again hold its annual Show of Talents and Kids Bazaar on November 29, 2024, at JFD Stadium, San Mateo, Rizal. Children from our partner schools will present their talents as gifts to Jesus. Just as the Magi brought offerings, MMP will share gifts, refreshments, and magical entertainment—all while spreading the gospel. As Christmas is a time of fellowship as one body believing in Christ, MMP will hold Partners Christmas Party on December 7, 2024 at Marikina Heights, Marikina City. Spreading love, joy and care for our fellow workers for Christ.
On July 11-12, 2024, a practical training session was held at Roots and Wings Learning Center in Marikina City, bringing together 38 teachers from various partner schools. This training aimed to enhance the skills and competencies of educators in alignment with this year’s theme, “Gurong Handa, Masayang Bata”; The theme underscores the significance of teacher readiness in fostering a joyful and effective learning environment for young students. The participating teachers engaged in a series of workshops and activities designed to equip them with practical teaching strategies and innovative educational tools, ensuring they are well-prepared to create a positive impact in their classrooms. The training also fosters relationships among the participants and the facilitators.
The training session was spearheaded by Dr. Chonabelle M. Domingo, whose unwavering passion for delivering quality education to underprivileged communities shone through in her lecture. Her enthusiasm and dedication were evident, and her presence greatly enhanced the confidence and knowledge of all attendees.
Dr. Domingo’s insights were both inspiring and enlightening, providing a solid foundation for the training. Her commitment to educational equity resonated deeply with everyone present, setting the tone for a meaningful and impactful event.
Supporting Dr. Domingo were the supervisors of MMP: Teacher Jezzelyn Amido, Maricel Minion, and Claire Santillan. These practicing teachers, who embody the philosophy of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), shared their rich experiences and practical methods with the participants. Their firsthand accounts and effective teaching strategies provided valuable, real-world insights that participants could readily apply in their own educational contexts.
Additionally, Teacher Erlyn B. Isidro played as an overall coordinator of the event. The cooperation of everyone involved were instrumental in creating an environment where learning and collaboration could thrive.
Together, this team of dedicated educators created a dynamic and enriching training experience that left a lasting impact on all who attended. The combined expertise and passion of Dr. Domingo, Teacher Jezzelyn Amido, Maricel Minion, Claire Santillan, and Teacher Erlyn B. Isidro made the event a resounding success, furthering the goal of providing quality education to those who need it most.
Show of Talents and Kidprenuer Fair by Erlyn B. Isidro
In the spirit of giving and celebration this Christmas season, Mission Ministries Philippines hosted its 20th Show of Talents and Kidpreneur Fair last December 1, 2023 at JFD stadium in San Mateo Rizal. The event was a remarkable gathering where students from 12 partner schools of MMP came together to share their unique gifts in honor of Jesus’s birthday.
One of the most inspiring aspects of the fair was the children’s entrepreneurial skills. The Kidprenuers set up stalls to sell their handmade creations and products. From handmade jewelry, eco-friendly crafts and delicious sweets, even selling of native products from Ifugao, Mountain Province as one of the partners came all the way from the Northen part of Luzon.
Adding to the event is the wonderful performance of the talented magician who captivated both the parents and children, adding an additional element of wonder and excitement. Moreover, MMP invited Pastor Vergilio Lapena, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MMP and now one of its International Adviser, to impart the true meaning Christmas and that is the love of our heavenly Father. He sent His Son Jesus Christ to save us. This is the main objective of the event to spread the Gospel to Jesus.
A beautiful smile of one of the partner schools after their performance.
Dr. Philip Paleracio, a Filipino Doctor in U.S. and friend of one of the International Advisers of MMP also graced the event and gave an inspiring message to all present.
The “Show of Talents and Kidpreneur Fair” was a resounding success, not only in terms of talents rendered and products sold, but also in fostering a sense of community, encouragement among the partner schools, the parents and the students. And as we reflect on this joyous occasion, let us remember the that Jesus Christ is God’s greatest gift to us.
With the theme “Bridging the Gap from the Online Platform to Face-to-Face in Early Childhood Education,” Mission Ministries Philippines welcomes the school year 2023–2024 by hosting its annual Early Childhood Education seminars on August 10–12, 2023, for teachers, and on August 17–19, 2023, for administrators. As we advance into the post-pandemic season, MMP stays true to its calling by educating administrators and teachers on issues that are current with the times. The speakers for the aforementioned seminars provided their expertise not just in terms of theory but also on a practical level that the attendees could relate to using examples from their own experiences. This created a vibrant discussion as the attendees expressed their ideas and insights.
With the start of the academic year, four new schools adhere to God’s calling and partner with Mission Ministries Philippines. MMP welcomes the new partners, namely: Elyon Child Development Centre, headed by Ms. Mena G. Rivera, from Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; and Racham Wilbeth School Inc., headed by Ms. Micciella Ma. Keina Jane L. Pabalate from San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Thrivers Learning Center, headed by Pastor Robin Abano, from Dasmarinas Cavite, and Grace Christian School of Life, headed by Pastor Nimrod J. Embalzado, from Trece Martires, Cavite. Dr. Chonabelle M. Domingo, President and CEO of MMP, salutes these new schools as well as its renewal partners for their steadfast support over the years. Their continuous partnership and patronage of the books of MMP greatly help in accomplishing its mandate.
The Training Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education, another program of MMP in collaboration with Asian Theological Seminary, starts its new batch this September with 12 new students in the Child and Development module. The success of the previous batch in the online modality prompted the management to continue offering it online. This extends beyond borders and broadens the impact of early childhood education from the perspective of God’s word. As the Lord expands the tents of MMP, so does the growing number of speakers. MMP invites additional professors in the ECE modules to give quality education to our educators. This training certificate is PRC accredited and has six units credit approved by the Commission on Higher Education. Enrollment is still ongoing. For inquiries, you may email ecemodule.mmp@gmail.com or contact Ms. Erlyn Isidro at 09301434780.
MMP intends to resume in-person seminars, starting with this October 28, 2023, refresher course entitled Raising the Child’s Higher Order Thinking Skills. Learning is more than repeating a list of facts, answering yes or no, memorization, but making sense of information, comparing, analyzing, making inferences—in short, adapting a higher thinking skill. Learning to think critically is a life skill. This seminar will be at Proclaim His Name Christian Fellowship #8 Scout Madrinan corner Scout Tobias Sts. South Triangle, Quezon City. For registration, you may visit MMP’s Facebook page, MMPece.
Watch out for these upcoming activities: Show of Talent with Kids Bazaar, Christmas Party, Teachers’ Camp, Quiz Bee, and more.
Mary Mcleod Bethune once remarked, “The whole world opened to me when I learned to read,” And it is indeed true. Reading is an effective way to discover what the world has to offer. With this in mind, Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) and Action for the Care & Development of the Poor in the Philippines, Inc. (ACAP) joined forces again in training their childcare volunteers to teach how to read.
The seminar was held last March 30, 2023, at the ACAP office in Paranaque. It was attended by 30 of its volunteers.
The speakers, Dr. Chonabelle Domingo, President and CEO of MMP, and Ms. Erlyn B. Isidro, facilitated this whole-day event.
Apart from the importance of reading, the process of reading, stages of writing, and lesson planning, the speakers also tackled the Marungko approach, a technology MMP has adopted to teach children how to read in Filipino. Based on MMP’s experience, children can read in just one month by using this approach through its book BIP BIP or Bilis sa Pagbasa ng Batang Isip-Pinoy.
A workshop was also done for the application of what they learned. The volunteers were able to develop stories and activities that they could use.
November 26, 2021, marked a significant event where MLhuillier, one of the largest and most reputable non-bank financial institutions that provide immediate monetary needs in the Philippines and Mission Ministries Philippines – a Christian NGO that sets up developmentally appropriate practices in Preschool designed for the indigent joined forces in response to the call of the Department of Education to address the reading Problem of Filipino Children through a program called “Brigada Pagbasa: Reading Remediation Training.
This project aligns with the Millennium Development Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education, Education For All (EFA) Goal On Improving the Quality of Education And Every Child A Reader Program (ECARP), through Department of Education Division memorandum No. 93 series 2013, ”Launching the Arrest the frustration Readers Program ( AFRP) in Grades 1,2,3. “Arrest the Frustration Readers Program in Grades 1, 2, and 3 as a reading program initiative.
Teacher Erlyn Isidro from MMP facilitated a 3 hours training session with more than 60 teachers from Camarin Elementary School in Caloocan City. She discussed the Reading Strategy formally endorsed by the Department of Education using the Marungko Approach. An approach used in MMP’s book – Bipbip (Bilis sa Pagbasa ng Batang Isip-Pinoy), tested on its technology on teaching Reading for a minimum of 1 month. The authors and consultants are from the University of the Philippines.
