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The ”’Padre Vicente Garcia Memorial Academy”’ (also referred to as ”’PVGMA”’ or ”’the Academy”’) is a private, non-sectarian secondary school located in Poblacion B, [[Rosario, Batangas]], [[Philippines]]. Established in 1946, the school offers |
The ”’Padre Vicente Garcia Memorial Academy”’ (also referred to as ”’PVGMA”’ or ”’the Academy”’) is a private, non-sectarian secondary school located in Poblacion B, [[Rosario, Batangas]], [[Philippines]]. Established in 1946, the school offers including [[Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics|STEM]], [[Humanities and Social Sciences|HUMSS]], and ABM strands.<ref name=”PEAC”>{{cite web |title=List of GASTPE participating schools Senior High School Voucher Program |url=https://peac.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SHS-VP-ALPHALIST.pdf |publisher=Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) |access-date=December 9, 2025 |page=153}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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Private school in Batangas, Philippines
The Padre Vicente Garcia Memorial Academy (also referred to as PVGMA or the Academy) is a private, non-sectarian secondary school located in Poblacion B, Rosario, Batangas, Philippines. Established in 1946, the school offers strands including STEM, HUMSS, and ABM strands.[2]
History
Padre Vicente Garcia Memorial Academy was established in 1946 in honor of the Filipino priest Fr. Vicente García y Teodoro.[3] The institution was founded by Dr. Melecio Z. Bolaños, Crisanto A. Gualberto, Fidel Luna, and Mayor Jose P. Recto.[3] Dr. Bolaños served as the first president of the academy, succeeded by Recto. The academy was named to reflect Padre Garcia’s dedication to God and country.
As the first high school in Rosario, Batangas, Padre Vicente Garcia Memorial Academy commenced its inaugural classes on July 1, 1946. Initial lectures were conducted at the residences of Jose Maranan and Antonino Luancing.
Following the death of Bolaños, the leadership of the academy was entrusted to Jose P. Recto as president, Lucio Magsino as secretary, Fidel Luna as treasurer, and Crisanto A. Gualberto as auditor. The main school building, constructed in 1947, was made of nipa and sawali (woven bamboo mats) from Pampanga.[4]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of blended learning at the academy included the adoption of Genyo e-learning, provided by Diwa Learning Systems Inc., to facilitate the continuation of educational activities.[5]
Academics
The school’s Basic Education Department (BED) offers the following programs:[2]
- Junior High School (Grades 7–10)
- Senior High School (Grades 11–12)
Notable alumni
References
- ^ “Board of Directors – Padre Vicente Garcia Memorial Academy, Inc”. www.pvgma.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ a b “List of GASTPE participating schools Senior High School Voucher Program” (PDF). Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC). p. 153. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Batangas, LGU Rosario. “History of the Municipality of Rosario”. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ “History of PVGMA – Padre Vicente Garcia Memorial Academy, Inc”. August 16, 2019. Archived from the original on August 16, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ “More and more schools prepare for uncertainty by implementing e-learning”. Malaya Business Insight. May 19, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Sequera, Vanni de. “Chief Prosecutor Jovencito R. Zuño: Getting the Bad Guys”. The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
