The FCIC Gender and Development Office, led by Dr. Maria Victoria A. Gonzaga, conducted a series of GAD orientations in September 2025, raising student awareness on gender equality, legal mandates, disability rights, and inclusive practices through interactive sessions.
FCIC embraces future counseling trends, with its MAED graduates attending a regional convention on “Trajectories in Counseling & Psychosocial Support for Glocal Impact”. These new paths aim for more inclusive, accessible, and future-ready mental health services.
The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception, led by Dean Dr. Maria Victoria A. Gonzaga, proudly joined the 56th PAGE Annual Convention, exploring artificial intelligence’s transformative role in graduate education, fostering collaboration, innovation, and future-ready leadership for a digital Philippines.
The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception (FCIC) participated in SONA Green 2025 and Ako ang Bukas Workshops at Visayas State University, tackling environmental issues, sustainable practices, climate action, and native tree conservation, empowering youth for ecological stewardship and nation-building.
On August 30, 2025, FCIC joined other Catholic schools in the CEAP Regional Assembly at Palo, Leyte. With the theme “Living in Synodality,” the gathering emphasized unity, faith, collaboration, values formation, financial sustainability, and holistic education for future challenges.
Student leaders of Basic Education High School held a leadership training and team-building at Payag sa Plaridel Resort, Baybay City, Leyte. Activities, talks, and games focused on teamwork, responsibility, and transformative leadership, strengthening bonds and empowering leaders for future challenges.
On August 15, 2025, FCIC employees attended a personality development session led by Rev. Fr. Jose Litigio, OFM. He emphasized balance of body and soul, lifelong learning, wise choices, self-awareness, and the “Three R’s”: Revelation, Reverence, and Risk.
Microwide’s Learning and Development Center, in partnership with FCIC, celebrated its 6th Recognition Ceremony with a Mass, MOA renewal, and awarding of certificates, reaffirming their commitment to digital literacy, holistic education, and community-focused computer skills training.
FCIC celebrated ASEAN Month with vibrant traditions, uniting students, faculty, and staff under the theme “Sama-sama sa Pag-unlad.” Through cultural parades, dances, and shared values, the event highlighted unity in diversity, embracing ASEAN’s vision of one community and identity.