Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI), or simply Jose Maria College (JMC), is a tertiary educational institution in Davao City, Philippines.[1]
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Other name | Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (full legal name) |
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Former name | Jose Maria Academy (2002–03) |
| Motto | Assured, Consistent, and Quality Education (ACQ) |
| Type | Non-profit, private, higher education institution |
| Established | 2002 |
| Founder | Apollo Quiboloy |
Religious affiliation | Kingdom of Jesus Christ, Non-sectarian in administration |
| President | Felix Chavez |
| Location | , 7°08′00″N 125°38′42″E / 7.1334°N 125.6450°E |
| Nickname | Kings |
| Website | jmc |
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Background
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Jose Maria College was founded by pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, naming the institution after his parents, José Quiboloy and María Carreon.[2][3] The campus which broke ground in 2000 and opened two years later as the "Jose Maria Academy"[4] is situated near Francisco Bangoy International Airport.[5] It adopted its current name in 2003.[4]
Administration and admission
editWhile its founder is affiliated with the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), JMC is non-sectarian in administration and is open to admission to any students regardless of religious background. It offers both basic (kindergarten to senior high school) to tertiary education.[6]
At the 2024 Senate hearings which tackled the alleged abuses of the KOJC and Quiboloy, the JMC were alleged to be promising KJC members scholarship in exchange for being full-time workers for KJC. The administration was also accused of withholding transcript of records from its ex-KJC students who left church.[7][8]
Sports
editThe Jose Maria College's varsity team are known as the JMC Kings. The JMC maintains a men's basketball team.[9][10][11] They also have a women's volleyball team named the Lady Royals which has played in the 2023 National Invitationals of the Shakey's Super League.[12]
Presidents
edit- Apollo Quiboloy (2002–2021)
- Felix Chavez[13] (2021–present)
References
edit- ^ "List of HEIs and Programs". CHEDRO 11 Official Website. Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 11. May 18, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "In the know: Apollo Quiboloy". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 21, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Gavilan, Jodesz (March 14, 2024). "FAST FACTS: Who is Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the 'Appointed Son of God'?". Rappler. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "About Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc". Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Montalvan, Antonio II (March 9, 2024). "What price for obstructing justice?". VERA Files.
- ^ "International partners boost Davao college". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. July 12, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Chi, Cristina (March 13, 2024). "Lawmakers puzzled over VP Sara's presence at Quiboloy 'prayer rally'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Peralta-Malonzo, Third Anne (October 2, 2024). "Quiboloy faces Senate panel, accusers for the first time". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Fuertes, Rommel Jr. (June 18, 2023). "Mindanao's Jose Maria College gains lessons after stepladder elimination". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Anzures, Rom (June 14, 2023). "FEU clobbers Jose Maria College in FilOil play-in". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Davao's Jose Maria College wins NSBC title". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 5, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "College of St. Benilde sweeps Enderun while JMCF stuns Lyceum in Shakey's Invitationals". BusinessWorld. July 30, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Our Leadership". Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
President Cahvez (sic) has transformed JMCFI into a selective, top-ranked institution since taking office in 2021.