The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception (FCIC) joined a meaningful gathering of educational leaders during the 9th Aralinks Leadership Academy: Solidifying Goals, Inspiring Action (ALAGA) held from November 20 to 22 at Royce Hotel in Clark.
FCIC celebrated a milestone as Sister Mary Michael G. Bactong launched Three Points Reflection to Change Our Hearts, a book born from a beloved radio program, offering readers spiritual guidance, hope, and renewal during the Filipino Authors Summit & Book Launch 2025.
The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception (FCIC) was ably represented in the PAASCU 2025 General Assembly by Dr. Ma. Victoria A. Gonzaga, Mrs. Blanchie G. Torcino, MAEd, Mr. Jie R. Lim, MACDDS, and Mr. John Melchor Q. Libres, MAEd.”
The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception (FCIC) hosted the Ethics Conference 2025 on “Environmental Justice,” featuring Dr. Gerry D. Imbong of VSU. The event inspired students to embrace ethical responsibility, compassion, and collective action in protecting humanity and the environment.
The FCIC Junior and Senior High School faculty embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage across the Diocese of Maasin on October 29, 2025, deepening their faith, fostering unity, and renewing their commitment to Franciscan values of humility, service, and Christ-centered education.
Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception (FCIC) enhanced its research excellence as Mr. Jie R. Lim joined the AI-assisted publishing training led by Dr. Genaro V. Japos, empowering educators to leverage artificial intelligence for high-impact, ethical, and globally competitive research publications.
FCIC joined the 14th Philippine Professional Summit alongside PRC and PARBM, emphasizing the 5th Industrial Revolution’s impact on Filipino professionals. The event highlighted AI governance, ethical regulation, and collaboration toward future-proofing education, innovation, and professional excellence in a rapidly evolving global economy.
FCIC empowered its educators through the ACE Physical Computing Onboarding, equipping teachers to integrate coding, creativity, and Franciscan values into interdisciplinary lessons. Participants explored hands-on invention kits, designed project challenges, and committed to fostering innovation, faith, and community impact through transformative education.
The FCIC Heralds Men’s Volleyball Team proudly represented the Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception in the Invitational Volleyball Showdown 2025, showcasing excellence, teamwork, and Franciscan values under the guidance of Coach Omar Neri and the support of Sister Mary Michael Bactong, OSF.