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 THE ROGATIONIST COLLEGE

(St. Anthony’s Boys Village Foundation)

The Rogationist College is a private educational Institution run by the Rogationist Fathers, and established in 1987. It is an educational arm of the Saint Anthony’s Boys Village Foundation (SABVF) located at Lalaan 2, Silang, Cavite.

The St. Anthony’s Boys Village Foundation is the first “Anthonian Orphanage” or charitable institution of the Rogationists in the Philippines, as proof of St. Hannibal’s love for children. This charitable institution houses indigent boys desiring to pursue higher quality education. The village complex was originally conceived by the former Rogationist Superior General Fr. Gaetano Ciranni, RCJ and his General Councilors. The first phase was built under the supervision of Fr. Salvatore Ciranni, RCJ. Its cornerstone was blessed on March 2, 1985 by the late Bishop of Imus, His Excellency Felix Perez, in the presence of a handful of civic, religious and government representatives who wished that the Rogationist Fathers would succeed in their work of charity.

The complex was completed in two years and inaugurated on the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, June 13, 1987, by the late Papal Nuncio, His Excellency Bruno Torpigliani, and the late Eminence Jaime Cardinal L. Sin. The occasion was graced also with the presence of Mr. Francisco Eizmendi, former president of San Miguel Corporation, and the former ambassador of Italy to the Philippines, His Excellency Mario Crema. The Father General then, Fr. Pietro Cifuni, appointed Fr. Carmelo Capizzi, RCJ as SABVF’s first Superior.

In May 1987, the College was called Rogationist Academy (RA) and established as a co-educational Catholic High School to meet the educational needs of the first batch of 35 interns or indigent boys of the St. Anthony’s Boys Village Foundation. The School became a “locus” for the indigent boys to pursue their formal high school education. Although its primary clients are the indigent boys (Interns) under the care of the SABVF the school allowed other students (boys and girls) to also join in the pursuit of quality education.

Later, the Rogationist Academy with its Technical components was recognized as College by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

At present the Rogationist College has DepEd, TESDA and CHED programs and curricula to serve better its community. Such programs are the following:

DepEd PROGRAM

• High School

CHED PROGRAMS

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Majors in
  • Marketing Management
  • Management Accounting

• Bachelor of Elementary Education
• Bachelor of  Secondary Education Majors in
  • Religious Education
  • Mathematics
  • English

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Majors in
  • Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Tourism Management

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education Majors in
  • Electronics Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Automotive Technology
  • Graphic Arts and Printing Technology

• Associate in Computer Technology (ACT) – a two year course leading to a degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

·          Certificate Course in Culinary Arts – a two year course leading to a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management

TESDA PROGRAMS

•  Two year Courses
  • Automotive Technology
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electronics Technology
  • Graphic Arts and Printing Technology
  • Computer Technician
  • PC Operation with Office Management – a two year course leading to B.S. in Office Management

• Dual Training Program (1 year course)

SHORT COURSES in

• Computer Technology
  • Visual Basic Programming                                        102 hours
  • Microsoft Office Tools                                            147 hours

•   Automotive Mechanics
  • Gas Engine Tune-up and Troubleshooting                  40 hours
  • Gas Engine Troubleshooting                                     56 hours
  • Manual Transmission Overhauling                               28 hours
  • Auto Electrical Wiring and Troubleshooting                 32 hours
  • Driving Lesson                                                        15 hours
  • Forklift Operator                                                     15 hours

• Machinist
  •  Welding Operation                                                 15 hours
  • Machine Shop Practice                                             56 hours

 CAREGIVING COURSE                                                          6 months

To fulfill the objective of the Rogationists of providing quality education to the unprivileged youth of the country, the school extends its Financial Assistance Program to extern students in the form of scholarships, discounts, and income-generating projects for deserving students. Beneficiaries of the said programs must maintain good scholastic standing in all courses.

As a catholic school, the Rogationist College motivates the students to develop not only their technical skills but also their Human and Christian values, according to the style of Saint Hannibal Mary Di Francia.