Ramon Magsaysay High School, Manila
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Ramon Magsaysay High School (RMHS) is a high school in Manila
, Philippines
. It was founded as the Governor Forbes annex of V. Mapa High School in 1952. In 1959, it was renamed Ramon Magsaysay High School, in honor of former Philippine president Ramon Magsaysay
.
It's first principal was Mrs. Maria M. Ocampo (1959–1972) whose terms saw the growth of the school from a fledgling institution to a full-grown one. The next four years saw the principalship of Dr. William L. Estrada (1972–1976) who answered the needs of a continually growing student population in terms of more chairs and expanded canteen and library.
In 1976, Mr. Mateo A. Angeles (1976–1987) took over. It was during his 11-year term that the school topped the NCEE for the first time in 1978 and kept the banner until the NCEE was replaced by the NSAT.
Mrs. Esperanza B. Bautista (1987–1995) was responsible for making RMHS a leader not only in the division but in the region as well. When she left the school she had left a battlecry that everyone has taken to heart ---”to continue the culture of excellence”.
RMHS’ star continues to shine under the leadership of Ms. Elena R. Ruiz (1996–1997) . The school soared higher as evidenced by its academic achievements as well as physical improvements.
With his managerial and leadership skills, Mr. Leon R. San Miguel (1997–1999) made waves in face-lifting the school’s facilities. He emphasized the maintenance of cleanliness of the school’s surroundings.
School year 1998 saw the coming of a very capable leader who made great strides in RMHS—Dr. Cristina C. Reyes (1999–present). With her at the helm, RMHS has undergone a great transformation over its 1959 version. From its original three buildings which used to be the old North General Hospital, there rose the new building with its ten rooms.
Facilities are continuously upgraded, improved and renovated. There are computer rooms for Computer Education and Literacy—the well-equipped and spacious teachers’ rooms and departments heads’ offices, the RMHS cooperative store with its water station and internet café and Research Center, the only one of its kind in the Division of City Schools, Manila, the ultra-modern and sanitized comfort rooms for teachers and students, the air-conditioned auditorium, the computerized EMIS Center, the eye-catching fountains in the school lobby, and the stainless front gate of the school.
Anyone who happens to set foot on Ramon Magsaysay High School now would be awed by the facility and it's achievements. The school continues to uphold the culture of excellence.
All this is possible because of the will and determination of the principals and the commitment and dedication of the faculty in making the school a showcase in the Division of City Schools, Manila.
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It was founded as the Governor Forbes annex of V. Mapa High School in 1952. In 1959, it was renamed Ramon Magsaysay High School, in honor of former Philippine president Ramon Magsaysay
Ramon Magsaysay
Ramón del Fierro Magsaysay was the third President of the Republic of the Philippines from December 30, 1953 until his death in a plane crash in 1957. He was elected President under the banner of the Nacionalista Party.-Early life:Ramon F...
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History
Ramon Magsaysay High School excellence can be attributed to its effective leadership. It has long been under capable principals who have paved the way for its growth and success. Each one of them has made a great and lasting contribution to the school.It's first principal was Mrs. Maria M. Ocampo (1959–1972) whose terms saw the growth of the school from a fledgling institution to a full-grown one. The next four years saw the principalship of Dr. William L. Estrada (1972–1976) who answered the needs of a continually growing student population in terms of more chairs and expanded canteen and library.
In 1976, Mr. Mateo A. Angeles (1976–1987) took over. It was during his 11-year term that the school topped the NCEE for the first time in 1978 and kept the banner until the NCEE was replaced by the NSAT.
Mrs. Esperanza B. Bautista (1987–1995) was responsible for making RMHS a leader not only in the division but in the region as well. When she left the school she had left a battlecry that everyone has taken to heart ---”to continue the culture of excellence”.
RMHS’ star continues to shine under the leadership of Ms. Elena R. Ruiz (1996–1997) . The school soared higher as evidenced by its academic achievements as well as physical improvements.
With his managerial and leadership skills, Mr. Leon R. San Miguel (1997–1999) made waves in face-lifting the school’s facilities. He emphasized the maintenance of cleanliness of the school’s surroundings.
School year 1998 saw the coming of a very capable leader who made great strides in RMHS—Dr. Cristina C. Reyes (1999–present). With her at the helm, RMHS has undergone a great transformation over its 1959 version. From its original three buildings which used to be the old North General Hospital, there rose the new building with its ten rooms.
Facilities are continuously upgraded, improved and renovated. There are computer rooms for Computer Education and Literacy—the well-equipped and spacious teachers’ rooms and departments heads’ offices, the RMHS cooperative store with its water station and internet café and Research Center, the only one of its kind in the Division of City Schools, Manila, the ultra-modern and sanitized comfort rooms for teachers and students, the air-conditioned auditorium, the computerized EMIS Center, the eye-catching fountains in the school lobby, and the stainless front gate of the school.
Anyone who happens to set foot on Ramon Magsaysay High School now would be awed by the facility and it's achievements. The school continues to uphold the culture of excellence.
All this is possible because of the will and determination of the principals and the commitment and dedication of the faculty in making the school a showcase in the Division of City Schools, Manila.
Current Department Heads
| Department Head | Department |
|---|---|
| Ms. Vilma A. Pitogo | English Department |
| Mr. Diomedes T. Rosete | Technology Education Department |
| Mr. Graciano Budoy | Social Studies & Values Education Department |
| Ms. Nelia Lardizabal; | Science Department |
| Mr. John Butch P. Locara | Mathematics Department |
| Ms. Erlinda Ducusin | Techology & Home Economics Department |
| Ms. Emerita P. Pizarro | Filipino Department |
| Ms. Victoria C. Fernando | MAPEH Department |