In May 1947, the late Bishop Manuel Mascariñas, D.D., bishop of Palo, the parish priest Fr. Flaviano Daffon and a group of Baybayanos- Dr. Jose Silao, Mr. Amado Masecampo, Atty. Jovencio Borneo, Ex-Mayor Apolinario Tavera and several others convened at the parish convent and decided to establish a Catholic school to be administered by a religious order. While waiting for the availability of a religious group, the school was run by lay people and classes were conducted in a rented Segundo Borneo at A. Bonifacio Street. Thus, the Immaculate Conception College (ICC) was born on July 22, 1947 with the following Board of Trustees and Incorporators who are now all deceased.
Hon. Bernardo Torres
Chairman
Dr. Jose Silao, Sr.
Vice-Chairman
Fr. Flaviano Daffon
Treasurer
Mr. Amado Masecampo
Secretary
Mr. Apolinario Tavera
Auditor
Fr. Alfredo Rosales
Member
Engr. Florencio Coloma
Member
Mr. Efigenio Mascariñas
Incorporator
Atty. Glicerio Eballar
Incorporator
Patron Saints
The patron saints of the school are Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and Saint Francis of Assisi. The TAU of St. Francis and the sketch of the Blessed Virgin in the school seal depict this dual patronage.
School Seal
Basically, the logo consists of inner and outer circles which represent the entire Franciscan Family living in the spirit of unity, peace, joy, and endless service to humanity. The T or TAU Cross is an ancient Christian symbol of the Crucified Christ and indicates our belongingness to God.
St. Francis conformed his mortified self closely to that of the Crucified Savior. Hence, the bare arm of our Lord Jesus and that of St. Francis interlinked on the Cross to remind us of the love of God and Father made visible in Jesus on the Cross and perfectly mirrored by St. Francis in his lifetime.
Rooted in the heart of the Franciscan Order is Mary, the mother of Jesus. Francis demonstrated deep devotion to this woman of faith. Her closeness to Christ naturally brought her into the life of St. Francis and his followers. Mary continues to be the source of inspiration in the life of every Franciscan follower throughout the world.
Visual Standards
Proper use of the School Seal
The school seal was designed to serve as visual reminder of that FCIC stands for. Each and every element of the design echoes as part of the Institution’s commitment to its students, their parents and every member of the community which it has vowed to serve with vigor and enthusiasm.
User may resize the seal.
- Seal should not be inverted.
- Seal should not be misproportioned.
- Seal should not be redesigned.
Seal MAY BE PRINTED IN COLOR OR IN GRAYSCALE
The FCIC Wordmark
The official wordmark system of the College features its name, “Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception, Baybay, Leyte, Incorporated” using Avenir Bold font. Use the Avenirfont only in the wordmark.
For FCICians who need to use the wordmark and the seal in projects and other letters or documents, please show your file to the Institutional Communications Center or the Quality Management System office before printing to prevent non-conformity.
A. Main Gate
B. School Chapel
C. Grade School Building
D. Chaplain House
E. School Gymnasium
F. NFA Building
G. Bonzel Diagnostic and Clinical Laboratory
H. Alumni House
I. Graduate School
J. Open Court
K. Comfort Rooms (Boys)
L. Powerhouse
M. Comfort Rooms (Girls)
N. Carpentry House
M. Maintenance Building
O. Mini Gym
P. Art Room
Q. Student Center
R. Main Building
S. Learning Resources Center
Philosophy of Education
The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic learning institution committed to providing excellent academic programs imbued with Franciscan spirituality in proclaiming the gospel of compassion and care for creation while living in solidarity with the poor.
Vision
A Christ-centered academic institution providing quality transformative Franciscan education.
Mission
Strengthen the witnessing of the Gospel values to be academically innovative and socially responsive global citizens
Goals
- Ensure the integration of Christian Formation Programs and activities inspired by the Franciscan tradition across both curricular and co-curricular programs for a comprehensive and cohesive approach to education and spiritual development.
- Deliver cutting-edge educational programs centered on the needs of learners.
- Develop individuals with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and work ethics necessary to succeed in their chosen fields of endeavors.
- Foster research, innovation, and community extension services to become more responsive to society’s needs.
- Establish and nurture linkages with the church, government, non-government organizations, and industry partners locally and globally.
Core Values
- Universal community of Faith and Prayer: Following Saint Francis, we invite everyone to humane and spiritual growth.
- Integrity in Excellence: Imitating Saint Francis, we commit ourselves to honesty, exerting our best effort, and living up to high ethical standards.
- Peace and Justice: With Saint Francis, we strive to be instruments of harmony, fairness, and equity in reaching out to all people.
- Reverence for all life and Care of Creation: from the abundance of God’s Goodness and consciousness of our identity, we live as brothers and sisters to one another and all creation.
- Spirit of Simplicity and Joy: Imitating St. Francis, we affirm that God draws close to us in circumstances we encounter and transforms them into the wholeness of life.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
- Manifest a morally upright life by practicing Christian principles, faithful to the charisms of St. Francis of Assisi and Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel, thereby promoting the dignity of the human person to maintain harmony and order in society.
- Sustain excellence, quality transformative education, and embrace continuous innovation.
- Reinforce community engagement and social responsibility.
- Communicate ideas effectively using verbal, visual, and written language with clarity and purpose in workplace, community, and academic contexts.
- Demonstrate strong will and determination to accept new challenges to face one’s responsibilities and commit oneself to making the lives of others better.
INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
- CHRIST-CENTERED PERSON who is imbued with proper doctrine, humble spirit and acknowledges Christ as the source of everything.
- INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE INDIVIDUAL who generates new ideas, designs, systems, or information to meet the current and emerging needs of society.
- GLOBALLY RESPONSIVE CITIZEN, one who responds proactively to global sustainable development goals.
- PROFICIENT COMMUNICATOR, who can communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- LIFELONG LEARNER, one who values life, continues to learn new skills and competencies, nurtures one’s mind, and is willing to pursue knowledge continuously.
Quality Statement
FCIC stands for quality Christian community-responsive education. To pursue this commitment, we continually improve the curriculum with Gospel values, combine programs for value innovation, embrace transnational education through internationalization, engage in an interdisciplinary approach to integral formation, exemplify Franciscan values, and efficiently utilize the resources for the most excellent results.
Quality Policy
Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception is committed to meeting the requirements of relevant interested parties by:
- Developing lifelong learners who excel in values and academics;
- Improving continuously the institution’s academic programs, support services, and administrative systems; and
- Providing quality education.
Goals
Enhance the quality assurance mechanisms and practices at the Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception to align with national and international standards, thereby ensuring excellence and attaining its vision, mission, and goals.
Objectives
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive self-assessment process to evaluate Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception’s performance across the six of the accreditation framework, including Leadership and Governance, Resource Management, Teaching-Learning, Student Services, External Relations, and Research
2. Establish a strategic plan with clear objectives, action steps, and timelines to address identified areas for improvement and enhance the alignment with the PAASCU standards.
3. Enhance faculty and staff capacity through targeted training and professional development programs to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively implement quality assurance practices aligned with national and international standards.
4. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability by instituting mechanisms for ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and feedback to track progress, identify challenges, and adjust quality assurance processes as needed.
Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception is committed to attaining quality in the following key areas:
1. Leadership and Governance
2. Resource Management
3. Teaching and Learning
4. Student Services
5. External Relations, and
6. Research
