Mount Carmel College History

Mount Carmel College (MCC) is situated in the Municipality of Escalante in the province of Negros Occidental, ninety six (96) kilometers away from Bacolod City, the provincial capital. It was founded by the Carmelite Friars (O.Carm.) from the Netherlands on February 21, 1961 and fully recognized by the government on June 21, 1967. The school started as high school on May 22, 1961 and in 1963 became a college with the opening of a tertiary and elementary departments. The collegiate courses offering with government recognition from the Department of Education were Bachelor of Arts (GR No. 197, s. 1967), Bachelor of Science in Education (GR No. 198, s. 1967) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (GR No. 199, s. 1967), Bachelor of Science in Commerce (GR No. 200, s. 1967), Secretarial course (GR No. 201, s. 1967).

MCC is situated in a four (4) hectares land area with strategically located buildings, multi- purpose gymnasium and spacious sports complex which are good and conducive to learning. It has well maintained, complete, updated and modernized facilities (e.g. Library and Instructional Media Center, standardized classrooms and laboratories, e.g. science, computer, speech, audio-visual, typing, technology and home economics, technical and machine shop) and programs (Christian Formation, Guidance, Health and Sports, Research and Evaluation, Community Extension, Information Technology and Communications Networking, Socio-Cultural) administered by competent and qualified personnel and faculty members.

The first director was the Rev. Fr. Benetius Egberink, O. Carm. in 1961 and who served until 1966. He was succeeded by Rev. Fr. Edgar Koning, O. Carm. (1967- 1970); Rev. Fr. Crispin Offermans, O. Carm. (1970- 1972). In 1972, Mr. Loreto A. Bering became the first Layman- Director and led the school until 1994. In 1995, Rev. Fr. Eduardo Albiño, O. Carm. became the first Filipino Carmelite to become MCC’s School Director. He was succeeded by Rev. Fr. Modesto Malandac, O. Carm. (1996- 1998); Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O. Carm. (1998- 2003); Rev. Fr. Reynold H. Caigoy, O.Carm. (2003-2006); Rev. Fr. Perfecto Ll. Adeva, O.Carm. (2006- 2008). At present, Rev. Fr. Eduardo Albiño, O. Carm. is back as the 10th School President.

From 1993 to 1995, the following Vocational- Technical (VocTech) courses were opened: One Year Proficiency in Practical Electricity, Proficiency in Electronics and Computer (GR No. V-007, s. 1993), Associate in Accounting Science (GR No. 22, s. 1994), Associate in Computer Data Processing (GR No. C-R 009, s. 1995). These courses were offered as per advised and recommendation by TESDA and CHED as a sure ticket for employment..

From 1994 to 2006, the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Mother God (SFIC) from Manila co-administered the school and to date, the Carmelite Sisters of Our Lady (Carm.O.L.) from Dumaguete become our new mission partners.

In the recent years, the following baccalaureate and non-degree courses were offered with government recognition given by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED): Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (GR No. 002, s. 2007), Bachelor of Science in Information Management (GR No. 003, s. 2007); Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology ladderized programs in coordination with the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority (TESDA): 1st Year- Personal Computer Operations NC II (TVET Program Registration No. 0706062074), 2nd Year- Computer Hardware Servicing NC II (TVET Program Registration No. 0706062075), 3rd Year- Programming NC IV (TVET Program Registration No. 0706064076), and 4th Year- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

In April 1999, the Basic Education Program (High School and Grade School) was closed due to the drastic decline of enrolment and the union demands for higher pay; only its College and Pre-School programs were retained. In school year 2001-2002 marks another challenge for Mount Carmel College, after strong clamor and request, assurance and support from the concerned parents, the High School department was re-opened and the Elementary Department was re-opened in 2002- 2003.

MCC is a member of the Carmelite Schools System in the Philippines (CSSP) and the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP). MCC is a Carmelite- mission school owned and administered by the Order of Carmelites, an 800- year old religious order in the Catholic Church.