St. Mary’s College Inc.

Quezon City
ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED ǀ PAASCU ACCREDITED
SY 2023 – 2024

GENERAL ACTIVITY PLAN

I. ACTIVITY : 300th Foundation Celebration of St. Mary’s College Inc.

II. THEME : Ignacian Marian Pilgrims of Hope, Jubilant for the 300 Years of Grace
III. OBJECTIVES
1. To celebrate with joy and thanksgiving the rich history of St. Mary's College Inc., highlighting significant
milestones and meaningful contributions to both Catholic education and society
2. To bring together the Ignacian Marian Community for a joyous fellowship and celebration of community spirit
3. To inspire hope for a future where St. Mary's College Inc. continues to grow in faith, excellence, and service
4. To generate funds for scholarships and other relevant programs of the school.

IV. CORE COMMITTEES, FUNCTIONS AND MEMBERS

The members of the core committees may create subcommittees as needed to support their assigned activities.

COMMITTEES COMPOSITION
STEERING COMMITTEE Over-all Chair: S. Maria Gilda M. Peñafiel, RVM
Co-Chairs: S. Maria Apolonia S. Dumandan, RVM
The Steering Committee provides strategic direction by Ms. Zenaida R. Ylarde
defining the celebration's overall vision, theme, and Consultants: Dr. Imelda Macaraig
objectives, and develops a comprehensive plan Ms. Marilen De Castro
including timeline, budget, and resource allocation. It
Members:
oversees the progress of all other committees and
1. Ms. Charisa Dumlao (CSA)
ensures the activities align with the goals and
2. Mr. Joseph Ayunon (Student Activity Coor)
objectives of the foundation celebration. 3. S. Maria Agrifina Miguel, RVM (CIFCaM Head)
4. Ms. Vea Ronizze Morales (Lib-AVC Coor)
5. Ms. Leony Bay (MAPEH SAC)
6. Mr. Joel Mangulabnan (AP SAC)
7. Mr. Victor Carlos Mallare (NTP President SY 2022-2023)
8. Mr. Jelo Camorongan (Faculty President SY 2022-2023)
9. Ms. Maria Julieta Madula (Faculty President SY 2023-2024)
10. Ms. Charisse Ann Galias (NTP President SY 2023-2024)
11. Mr. Marvin Baylo (MSP Pres. SY 2022 to 2024)
12. Faculty President (SY 2024-2025, SY 2025-2026)
13. NTP President (SY 2022-2023, SY 2025-2026)
14. MSP President (SY 2022-2023, SY 2025-2026)
LITURGY AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE Chair: S. Maria Agrifina Miguel, RVM (CIFCaM Head)
Co-Chair: Ms. Amelita Cruz (SAC, CL)
The Liturgy and Education Committee is responsible for Members:
overseeing and fostering both liturgical practices and 1. S. Maria Catelyne Gapate, RVM (CIFCaM Staff)
educational initiatives throughout the celebration, 2. S. Maria Brigita Bifel, RVM (CIFCaM Staff)
aiming to deepen the faith and understanding of the 3. S. Maria Teknomia Lani, RVM (CIFCaM Staff)
Ignacian Marian Community regarding the celebration's 4. Mr. James Christian Botanes
meaning and significance. 5. Ms. Mary Ann Cacatian

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Chair: Mr. Joseph Ayunon

Co-Chair: Ms. Charisa Dumlao
The Programs and Activities Committee spearheads Members:
the planning and implementation of engaging and 1. Ms. Leony Bay
diverse celebratory activities for different audiences. 2. Ms. Vea Ronizze Morales
3. Ms. Sunshine Melody Lucina
4. Ms. Dympna Gatpandan
5. Mr. Victor Carlos Mallare
RESOURCE GENERATION COMMITTEE Chair: Ms. Marites Tena
Co-Chair: Ms. Charisse Ann Galias
The Resource Generation Committee spearheads Members:
efforts to acquire resources for the celebration. It seeks 1. Mr. John Mora
to generate income from its activities to support the 2. Mr. Rommel Quiming
intended program beneficiaries. 3. Ms. Shaira Anna Jusi
4. Ms. Christie Paguio
5. Ms. Lalaine Albino
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PUBLICITY AND MARKETING COMMITTEE Chair: Mr. Jomark Guhiting
Co-Chair: Ms. Sherry Salinel
The Publicity and Marketing Committee handles Members:
communication, media relations, and event promotion. 1. Mr. Dondon Paguio
2. Ms. Mary Joanne Singalivo
3. Ms. Dympna Gatpandan
4. Ms. Jo-ann Dela Cruz
5. Ms. Anna Marie Buaron

SECURITY AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Chair: Mr. John Mora

Co-Chair: Ms. Bernadette Naira
The Security and Safety Committee proactively plans Members:
and implements measures to create a safe and secure 1. Mr. Justin Kelly Cuenco
environment for all students, faculty, personnel, and 2. Ms. Aileen Rojas
guests throughout the various celebratory events. 3. Mr. Ramon Vallejos
4. Mr. Marvin Baylo
5. Mr. Jelo Camorongan

ARCHIVES AND HISTORY COMMITTEE Chair: Ms. Vea Ronizze Morales

Co-Chair: Mr. Joel Mangulabnan
The Archives and History Committee leads efforts to Members:
secure tangible reminders of the school’s journey and 1. Ms. Katrina Marca
impact. It conceptualizes and designs the museum 2. Ms. Emalyn Bawar
exhibit and works hand-in-hand with relevant 3. Ms. Shirley Sablayan
authorities to secure a commemorative or historical 4. Ms. Janelle Balao
marker for the celebration. 5. Ms. Anna Marie Buaron

DOCUMENTATION COMMITTEE Chair: Ms. Katrina Marca

Co-Chair: Mr. Victor Carlos Mallare
The Documentation Committee records the entire event Members:
through photography and videography. They work 1. Mr. Dondon Paguio
closely with other committees involved in the 2. Ms. Mary Joanne Singalivo
celebration to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive 3. Mr. James Patrick Francisco
documentation process. It also creates a highlight video 4. Ms. Jo-ann Dela Cruz
that documents the entire celebration, capturing all 5. Ms. Leslie Agrigado
activities from the planning stages to the
implementation.

ALUMNI RELATIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Ms. Lina Mercado

Co-Chair: Ms. Janelle Balao
The Alumni Relations Committee is responsible for Members:
fostering engagement and connection between SMC 1. Ms. Leony Bay
Inc. and its alumni for the success of the activities 2. Ms. Lalaine Albino
especially those that concern the alumni. 3. Ms. Marites Tena
4. Mr. Rommel Quiming
5. Mr. Joel Mangulabnan

DESIGN AND MUSIC COMMITTEE Chair: Ms. Leony Bay

Co-Chair: S. Maria Lusia Melin, RVM
The Design and Music Committee oversees the Members:
creation of a logo, branding elements, and visual 1. S. Maria Trivonia Soares Dos Santos, RVM
themes for the celebration (e.g. invitations, decorations, 2. Mr. Jomark Guhiting
website banners, and social media graphics). It also 3. Ms. Sherry Salinel
manages selection of theme song or musical elements 4. Ms. Julieta Madula
for the celebration. 5. Ms. Leslie Agrigado

OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS Chair: Ms. Lalaine Albino

COMMITTEE Co-Chair: Ms. Mirasol Myra Quiatchon
Members:
The Outreach and Community Relations Committee 1. Ms. Amelita Cruz
oversees creating a sense of connection, collaboration, 2. Mr. Sherwin Inacay
and positive engagement between the school and its 3. Ms. Hilda Manlangit
surrounding community. 4. Mr. Marvin Baylo
5. Ms. Charisse Ann Galias
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Chair: Ms. Vea Ronizze Morales
Co-Chair: Mr. James Patrick Francisco
The Technical Committee is responsible for providing Members:
the technical expertise and resources necessary to 1. ITRC Staff
ensure seamless audio-visual, logistical, and 2. AVC Staff
operational support for all celebratory activities.

V. ACTIVITIES
Each committee will prepare a separate activity plan for each activity, incorporating budget requirements.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION TIMELINE / LEAD TIME COMMITTEE

MAY 2024
SMC Inc. A logo and theme song will be prepared based • May 2 to 10, 2024 – preparation Design and
Tricentennial on the approved theme of the celebration. These of competition criteria and Music
Logo and will be determined through a competition to be publication materials
Theme Song participated in by students, faculty, personnel, • May 13, 2024 – launching of the
Competition parents, and alumni. competitions
• August 15, 2024 – end of
Budget: Php 3,000.00 (to be finalized by the competitions; declaration of
Design and Music Committee) winners

JULY 2024
Commemorative/ A significant marker to commemorate the 300th • July to December 2024 – Archives and
historical foundation of SMC Inc. will be prepared. This exploration of possible History
marker may be done in coordination with the local partnership
government of Quezon City, through Brgy. • January to October 2025 –
Paligsahan or with non-government agencies. design/production/installation
of the commemorative marker
Budget: To be prepared by the Archives and • November 2025 – Unveiling of
History Committee the commemorative marker

AUGUST 2024
Theme Song A music video for the theme song will be created • August 1 to 14, 2024 – Design and
Music Video and shared on social media to spread awareness preparation of competition Music
Competition and excitement about the celebration, thereby criteria and pub mats
encouraging participation. The video can also • August 15, 2024 – launching of
serve as a lasting legacy of the tricentennial the competition
celebration. A competition will be launched for • Oct. 25, 2024 – declaration of
this purpose. winner
• Oct. 25 to Nov. 2024 – polishing
Budget: Php 3,000.00 (to be finalized by the of the winning piece
Design and Music Committee) • November 2024 (299th closing
program) – launching of the
music video

300 Stories This coffee table book features 300 stories, • August 15 to October 2024 – Archives &
of Faith, including anecdotes, narratives, and single planning and conceptualization History
Excellence photos, that celebrate/explore/showcase the • November 2024 to March 2025
and Service school. These stories/photos will be solicited Collection of stories/photos Resource
from students, alumni, personnel, RVM Sisters, • April to June 2025– Editing Generation
• July to September 2025 –
and other stakeholders. The book will also serve
as a souvenir of the celebration and will be soldLayout and design
at a reasonable price. • October 2025 – printing
• November – release of the
Budget: To be prepared by the committees in- coffee table book
charge; funded by donors; fundraising activity

NOVEMBER 2024
Tricentennial Commemorative items like key chain, shirt, • November 2024 (Closing Resource
Foundation umbrella, hoodies, tumbler, tote bag, etc. will be program of 299th foundation) – Generation
Celebration sold at reasonable prices. Tricentennial merchandise
Commemorative launch
items Budget: To be prepared by the Resource • November 2024 – March 2026
Generation Committee; fundraising activity - availability of merchandise
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DECEMBER 2024
Input on the This forum aims to help the Ignacian Marian • December 2024 – actual date Liturgy and
Jubilee Year Community have a deepened understanding of to be identified by the assigned Education
and SMC’s the Jubilee Year and the foundation celebration committee
Tricentennial and to offer points for reflection to have
Foundation meaningful celebrations.
Celebration
Budget: Php 5,000.00 (to be finalized by the
Liturgy and Education Committee)

Rerun of Ten (10) years after SMC Inc. first staged • December 2024 – opening Programs and
Seussical Jr. Seussical Jr. in 2014, this musical based on the show to be identified by the Activities
works of Dr. Seuss will be staged again by the assigned committee;
students. The goal is to showcase their creativity preparations start in July 2024 Resource
and talents in art, and to raise funds for school Generation
projects.

Budget: To be prepared by the committees in-

charge; fundraising activity

JANUARY 2025
300 Days To increase anticipation of the community, a • January – November 2025 – Publicity and
Countdown daily countdown will be set up. The following may Actual countdown (The starting Marketing
be utilized for this purpose: LED Board, manual date will be determined upon
flip daily countdown, online countdown. setting the actual celebration
date.)
Budget: To be prepared by Publicity and
Marketing Committee

Kwentong A 2 to 3-minute short film featuring heartwarming • January – November 2025 – Publicity and
Marian stories of students/ alumni / and parents in/with monthly posting of “Kwentong Marketing
SMC Inc. One (1) short film will be released Marian”; collection of stories
monthly from January to November 2025. will be in July – December
2024
Recognition Three hundred (300) alumni will be identified to • January to December 2025 – Archives and
of 300 be given recognition for excelling in their posting of alumni recognition History
Alumni respective crafts/disciplines. Thirty (30) alumni through FB
will be recognized for 10 months via the • Preparation of guidelines and Alumni
school’s social media platform. selection criteria will be in July Relations
to August 2024
• Research and preparation of Publicity and
materials start in September Marketing
2024

300 KM Bike The bike ride is planned to happen for ten (10) • January 2025 – Launching of Programs and
Ride consecutive months. Bikers will complete 30KM the 300 KM Bike Ride Activities
per month. The event will have a registration fee. • October 2025 – Culmination
Resource
Budget: To be prepared by the assigned Generation
committees; fundraising activity

FEBRUARY 2025
Reflection This activity, a reflection on the story of Gideon • February 2025 Liturgy and
on Gideon and his 300 army, will be incorporated in the Education
and His 300 Ignacian Formation Program of the school.
Army
MARCH 2025
Pasasalamat This is the first half of a two-part program which • March 2025 – Visit to St. Programs and
(Part 1) aims to show gratitude and respect to all those Joseph Home (actual date will Activities
who in a way played a significant role in the be determined by the
journey of SMC Inc. This is a visit/serenade of committees in-charge in Outreach and
SMC Inc. community to the RVM Sisters in St. coordination with SJH) Community
Joseph Home. Relations

Budget: To be prepared by the assigned

committees
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MAY 2025
5-25-25 This activity is a fun run to be participated in by • May 25, 2025 – Family Fun Resource
Family Fun families. The number 5-25-25 stands for the date Run Generation
Run the event is set chosen for easy recall. The event • Preparations begin in January
will have registration fee to raise fund for 2025
scholarships and other relevant programs of the
school.

Budget: To be prepared by the Resource

Generation Committee; fundraising activity
Marian This activity is a pilgrimage to 300 Marian • May 2025 – Marian pilgrimage Alumni
Pilgrimage shrines/churches to be participated in by alumni of the SMC Inc. Personnel to Relations
of SMC Inc. from around the world and members of the nearby Marian
Community Ignacian Marian Community. This pilgrimage Shrines/Churches Liturgy and
may also be done in coordination with RVM • May to October 2025 – Marian Education
communities around the world. To identify the pilgrimage of alumni and other
activity with SMC’s tricentennial foundation stakeholders at their respective
celebration, pilgrims will be carrying the official places
logo (tarp, banner, or shirt). Photo/video
documentation will be ensured.
JUNE 2025
300 bottles 300 bottles of “Barya Mo, Itulong Mo sa Kapwa • June 2025 – launching Outreach and
of “Barya Mo” will be distributed to support the school’s • June 2025 to March 2026 – Community
Mo, Itulong scholarship program. distribution and retrieval of Relations
Mo sa bottles
Kapwa Mo” Resource
Generation
300 Voices Short video clips of 300 congratulatory greetings • June to November 2025 – Publicity and
Around the from alumni and other stakeholders around the release of video clips; Marketing
World world will be collected for online publication. frequency and interval are to
These individual greetings will be grouped in be identified by the committee
units of five or ten, as appropriate, and all will use in-charge
the same tagline. • Conceptualization,
communication with greeters,
and collection of video clips will
start in August 2024.
JULY 2025
Feeding A total of 300 children will benefit from this • July to November – Outreach and
Program program for five (5) months. The food will come Implementation of the Feeding Community
from pledges of 300 individual donors preferably Program Relations
from the students and personnel. • Launching of the program and
donor recruitment will be in
Budget: To be prepared by the Outreach and June 2025
Community Relations Committee; funded by
donors
AUGUST 2025
Museum The museum will prepare a special exhibit • August 2025 until the end of Archives and
Open House dedicated to the school's tricentennial SY 2025 - 2026 – Open house History
foundation celebration. This exhibit will be open
to the public, with invitations extended to groups
of students from nearby public and private
schools.

Budget: To be prepared by the Archives and

History Committee

Tree Three hundred (300) trees will be planted and • August 2025 – Tree Planting Outreach and
Planting monitored. This will be in coordination with the Activity Community
local government of Quezon City or with non- Relations
government organizations (e.g. La Mesa Nature
Reserve).
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President's The President's Cup Bowling Competition is • August 2025 – detailed Programs and
Cup Bowling designed to promote community, sportsmanship, schedule to be determined by Activities
Competition: and friendly competition among Ignacian the assigned committee
300 Pins for Marians. The competition's focus on achieving a
300 Years, a perfect score of 300 takes on a special meaning
Perfect as it serves as a symbolic reminder of the
score for a school's 300th foundation anniversary.
Perfect
Occasion Budget: To be prepared by the Program and
Activities Committee; funded by participants
SEPTEMBER 2025
Marian This is a national camp of young people which is • May to June 2025 – Planning Programs and
Youth Camp an opportunity to deepen their relationship with • July to August 2025 – sending Activities
Jesus and Mary through prayer, service and of invitations and other
team building activities. This will be participated preparations Liturgy and
in by RVM schools. A registration fee will be • September 2025 – Marian Education
collected to cover expenses. Youth Camp
Budget: To be prepared by the Program and
Activities Committee; funded by participants
OCTOBER 2025
300 Hail The activity is praying of the rosary with 300 Hail • October 2025 – Praying of the Liturgy and
Mary Mary together with floral offering to Mother Mary Rosary Education
and Mother Ignacia.
Marian Three (300) hundred images of the Blessed • October 2025 – Marian Exhibit Liturgy and
Exhibit Virgin May will be exhibited to the public. Images • Planning starts in June and Education
will come from personnel, students, alumni, and collection of images and other
partner religious organizations. preparations will be from
August to September 2025
Budget: To be prepared by the Liturgy and
Education Committee
NOVEMBER 2025
Eucharistic Celebration of the Eucharist during the opening • November 2025 – opening and Liturgy and
Celebrations and closing activity of the week of the foundation closing Eucharistic Education
celebration. celebrations

Budget: Php 30,000.00 (to be finalized by the

Liturgy and Education Committee)
Opening and The opening program honors the school's rich • Opening Program: November Programs and
Closing history with a nostalgic look back, while the 2025 (First day of the Activities
Programs closing program embraces the future with a look weeklong celebration)
ahead to the school's legacy and community • Closing Program: November
impact. In these programs, there will be 2025 (Last day of the
performances, inspiring messages, and weeklong celebration)
engaging activities.

Budget: Php 5,000.00 (to be finalized by the

Programs and Activities Committee)
Pasasalamat This is the second phase of a two-part program • November 2025 – Programs and
(Part 2) which aims to show gratitude and respect to all Pasasalamat program Activities
those who in a way played a significant role in the • Planning starts in July 2025
journey of SMC Inc. This is an evening program and
for the past/present trustees, presidents, and • sending of invitations and other
personnel of SMC Inc. as well as its partners. preparations will be in August
to October 2025
Budget: Php 10,000.00 (to be finalized by the
Programs and Activities Committee)
Concert/ This is a showcase of talents of students, • November 2025 – concert or Programs and
Cultural personnel, and alumni. cultural show presentation Activities
Show • Planning and preparation
Budget: To be prepared by the Program and starts in July 2025
Activities Committee; fundraising activity
Motorcade The motorcade, aiming to draw attention to the • November 2025 – Motorcade Programs and
tricentennial foundation celebration of SMC Inc, • Planning and preparations Activities
will begin at Intramuros, Manila, representing the start in July 2025
school's roots, and end at Mother Ignacia,
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Quezon City. Participating vehicles will be
identified and decorated appropriately for the
celebratory occasion.

Budget: Php 1,000.00 (to be finalized by the

Programs and Activities Committee)
Festival of These are student-centered/student-initiated • November 2025-presentations Programs and
lights, activities designed to involve as many students • Planning and preparations Activities
MIDES play, as possible in the celebration. start in July 2025
field
demonstratio Budget: To be prepared by the Programs and
ns, talent Activities Committee; funded by participants
competitions,
etc.
Highlights This video will contain the highlights of the 300th • November 2025 – presentation Documentation
video foundation celebration from planning to actual of the highlights video (during Committee
implementation of the activities. This will be the closing program)
shown on the last day of the celebration. • Collection of photo/video clips
starts in May 2024
MARCH 2026
Culminating This is a celebratory fellowship or spiritual • March 2026 – culminating Liturgy and
celebration activity, culminating the 300th foundation celebration actual date to be Education
of the 300th anniversary of the school in a spirit of gratitude identified by the committee
Foundation and joy. Programs and
Anniversary Activities
of the school Budget: Php 10,000.00 (to be finalized by the
committees in-charge)

Prepared by:

300th Foundation Ad hoc Committee

Noted by:

MS. MARILEN M. DE CASTRO DR. IMELDA A. MACARAIG

Basic Education Principal College Dean

Endorsed by:

MS. ZENAIDA R. YLARDE S. MARIA APOLONIA S. DUMANDAN, RVM

VP for Administration VP for Finance

Approved by:

S. MARIA GILDA M. PEÑAFIEL, RVM

President/ Vice President for Academics