Author: Ronald Mandocdoc

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.

Oct 20

September Highlights

CEdNet

On September 6, 2025, Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) marked its first formal partnership with the Christian Educators’ Network (CEDNET), the education sectoral ministry of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC).

As an initial engagement, MMP participated in CEDNET’s 5th Convention, where it was given a booth to showcase the Kidpreneur Curriculum. We continue to seek God’s guidance as we explore future collaborations, with the desire to connect with Christian schools that are part of CEDNET’s growing network.

La-Salle Orientation

Since 2010, MMP has partnered with De La Salle University through its NSTP program, providing students with meaningful service and advocacy experiences. Recently, through the GEPCOM program, several student groups collaborated with MMP to produce advocacy materials such as posters, infographics, and videos—truly a blessing to the ministry.

Jul 31

PARTNERSHIP WITH DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY TAFT

A series of Zoom meetings was conducted with students from De La Salle University (DLSU) under the GEPCOM program (Purposive Communication course), in partnership with COSCA (the university’s social action arm).

Through this partnership, MMP was selected as a featured community organization for the students’ advocacy campaign project. The collaboration focused on developing infographics and videos aimed at raising public awareness about MMP’s mission and impact.

MMP was chosen because of its long-standing role as a community partner aligned with various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as No Poverty, Quality Education, and more.
Most recently, on July 16, a group of DLSU students visited the MMP office to begin their fieldwork. They conducted interviews with the Executive Director and produced video materials to highlight MMP’s programs and advocacies.

Furthermore, another meaningful Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) and the Nordic Harvest Mission Foundation – Philippines Branch to establish a partnership in support of Bright Morning Star Child Development Center through its new initiative, the School Readiness Program.

This program is designed to equip young children with foundational skills essential for a smooth transition into formal schooling. The MOA signing took place on May 14, 2025, marking the start of a shared commitment to prepare children for lifelong learning.

We warmly welcome Nordic Harvest Mission Foundation as a valued partner in our mission to transform lives through early childhood education.

Jul 31

New Partners: First Quarter 2025

We are delighted to welcome our new partner schools this year: Alay Pagibig Child Development Center, President Qurino Wesleyan School, Charis Duron Life Project and Christian Academy and Immanuel Christian Learning Center. To formalize these partnerships, a series of MOA signings were conducted via Zoom, marking the beginning of a shared commitment to quality early childhood education. To support their onboarding, a series of activities were conducted to introduce and reinforce our Developmentally Appropriate Early Childhood Program.

One notable event took place on June 28, when two MMP staff members traveled from Manila to Baguio City to conduct a seminar, coaching, and orientation session at Charis Duron Life Project and Christian Academy. The seminar was attended by the teachers, with the highlight being a hands-on personal coaching session and classroom redesign to model a truly developmentally appropriate early childhood learning environment.

Furthermore, an online coaching session was conducted on July 4, 2025, with President Quirino Wesleyan School and Immanuel Christian Learning Center. This was followed by an on-site visitation on July 14, 2025, led by one of our Supervisors, Ms. Claire Santillan. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to personally connect with the school community. Preliminary coaching and support were extended to their teachers and staff during this time.

A follow-up visit is scheduled to take place on February 2026.

Jul 31

Grounded in Theory, Driven by Practice

On July 10–11, 2025, a total of 52 teachers and school leaders participated in a face-to-face practical training held at Roots and Wings Learning Center at Marikina City, one of our partner schools.
This annual event ensures that the learnings from the ECE Level 1 and 2 Crash Course are effectively applied in actual classroom settings.


The seminar was facilitated by Teacher Chona, together with MMP Supervisors Teacher Sundie Victoria from Jubilant Youngsters Academy in Balagtas, Bulacan, Teacher Maricel Miñon from Batasan Foursquare Tutorial Center, Teacher Del, one of our MMP officers and Teacher Christine Fa’ar Nobleza who discussed one of the most engaging and timely topics “Handling Special Children in a Regular Classroom.”


A major highlight of the two-day training was the live demonstration session, where the MMP Supervisors role-played as preschool teachers, while the participants acted as their students.
What a joy it was to witness our MMP teachers engaging in hands-on learning again through a face-to-face platform!

Jun 30

MMP Teachers’ Officers and MMP Supervisors Meeting

“It takes a community to raise a child,” as famously quoted by Hillary Clinton—and this truth was beautifully reflected on May 27, 2025, when MMP held a significant planning meeting with its dedicated partners: the MMP Teachers’ Officers, led by Pastor Precy Vallente, Teacher Cristy Montano, Teacher Delia Casas, Flor Tañag and Teacher Alice Espiritu and our MMP Supervisors, headed by Teacher Sundie Victoria.

The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming school year opening, as well as exciting upcoming MMP activities such as the 2026 Teachers’ Camp in Boracay, seminars, Children’s Show of Talents, and more.

From the bottom of our hearts, we express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to these MMP heroes. Your commitment and passion make all the difference.

Truly, how can we ever thank you enough?

Jun 30

Kid’s International Learning Academy

It is always a joy to reconnect with our dear friends at Kid’s International Learning Academy (KILA) in Cainta, Rizal. MMP has been regularly invited to facilitate their Teacher Refresher Training, with none other than Teacher Elizabeth King—one of MMP’s most beloved facilitators—consistently leading the sessions.


We are especially proud that KILA’s principal, Miss Joan Ong, is also the main author of our Math Made Easy book. From its humble beginnings as a preschool in 1998, KILA has grown into a full-fledged institution now offering education up to the high school level.


The most recent training was successfully conducted on May 23, 2025.

May 31

Strengthening Impact Through Strategic Partnerships: MMP’s Engagement with PCMN

Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) continues to grow its impact by partnering with organizations that share its mission. One of its key partners is the Philippine Children’s Ministries Network (PCMN), a nationwide network of churches and groups focused on the well-being of Filipino children.

MMP’s Executive Director now serves on PCMN’s 2025 Board of Trustees, reflecting their strong collaboration. This partnership highlights MMP’s dedication to working together for nation-building, child development, and community transformation—bringing hope, education, and faith to more children and families across the country.

Apr 30

Contract Signing With AMG (Ang Mananampalatayang Gumagawa)

God’s Word in Psalm 133:1 declares, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.” This Scripture beautifully came to life on February 28, 2025, as Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) and AMG Philippines—a Christian mission organization committed to holistic ministry that transforms individuals, families, and communities—formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

This partnership marks the beginning of a shared journey to provide quality Early Childhood Education to underserved AMG communities across the Philippines.

With grateful hearts, we warmly welcome AMG to the MMP family! Together, we believe God will do great things through this united mission.