About Us

MISSION

CIC is a Diocesan Catholic educational and evangelizing institution imbued with Christ- centeredness, excellence, and service for the integral formation of persons towards a jusy, humane and peaceful society.

MISSION

In the spirit of the Gospel and guided by our patroness, the Immaculate Conception, we commit ourselves to become a leading catholic educational institution and center of excellence, renowned for innovation and dissemination of new knowledge.

In collaborative, disciplined, respectful, and God-loving community, we offer relevant and value-laden programs and services to form competent men and women of character who serves as agents of social transformation and stewards of creation.

COLLEGE SEAL

The Lily represents the Blessed Virgin Mary: the Immaculate Conception in whose loving and maternal patronage this Educational Patronage is entrusted.

The motto: DEO (God), ECCLESIA (church), PATRIA (Country) means; “In the service of God, the church, and Country.” It speaks of CIC’s impartial and unconditional commitment to serve God, the Church and Country through the offering of quality Catholic education to everyone in the Institution.

What CIC wants to achieve for all its undertakings is an enriched and renewed life for every individual which benefits the kingdom of God and likewise the dignity of honor of the human society to which the individual belongs. Hence, the priceless and invaluable service which CIC believe could render to God, to the Church and to the Country.

BRIEF HISTORY of CIC (1926-1998)

The College of the Immaculate Conception (CIC) traces its roots from the institution founded by Rev. Fr. Ruperto T. Rosario, then parish priest of Cabanatuan City, when he founded the San Nicolas Catholic School in 1926.

In 1936, the school was renamed Cabanatuan Institute by its then Director, Rev. Carlos S. Inquimboy. In that same year also, the Reverend Sisters of St. Paul de Chatres came and helped in the administration of the School for four years. To the reverend Sisters were attributed the opening to the public the secondary courses, and the establishment of a dormitory for girls.

In 1950, the Right Rev. Monsignor Pacifico B. Araullo became the next Head; 1962 the School was elevated to College status, and was thus renamed College of the Immaculate Conception or better known as CIC. Msgr. Araullo was CIC’s Founder and the first President. It was during his term that the School greatly progressed and became known in the City and the Province for being the first Catholic College in Nueva Ecija. In 1937, CIC was chosen as the Center for the Applied Nutrition Program and Teacher Training for Nueva Ecija. It had also served as testing centers for the selection of DOST and PSHS scholars. Msgr. Araullo served CIC until his death in 1980.

The Sisters of the Fransiscan Congregation of the Immaculate Conception (CFIC) were the next religious group who came in1962 to help run the School. The Sisters, now known as SFIC contributed much in helping CIC’s growth and development as an institution of learning. The contract between the SFIC Sisters and the Diocese of Cabanatuan would have ended by 2006, but because of the numerous requests by the other dioceses for sisters in diocesan schools, and with very little manpower to extend, the SFIC Congregation decided on an early pull-out of its sisters in the diocese to start helping smaller schools of other dioceses.

The School also had its ups and downs. In September 28, 1972 fire broke out practically burned the whole College. In October 16, 1985, typhoon ‘Saling’ left two buildings roofless and almost totally damaged. But CIC stood up and recovered from both disasters.

The second President was Rt. Ret. Msgr. Camilo D. Gregorio, from December 1980 to March 1987. He initiated professionalism in the School by starting the work on manuals for employees, the reorganization in offices, the offering of the bachelor of Science in Engineering and the inclusion of computer in the curricula. Msgr. Gregorio became Bishop of Bacolod, and is now Bishop in a Diocese in Cebu.

The third President was Most Rev. Florentino F. Cinense, the CIC’s Executive Vice-President. He assumed office on April 1987 until March 1988. In his brief stint as President, he worked for the upgrading of laboratories in science and technology, and saw to the finalization of the manuals for CIC employees. Bishop Cinense was installed Bishop of Tarlac in 1988.

In April 1989, Rev. Fr. Antonio A. Mangahas, Jr. became CIC’s fourth President. Through his efforts, a new building was reconstructed at Sumacab Este as CIC’s Annex for the High School Department. During his incumbency, the Cabanatuan Forum for the Catholic Educators (C-FORCE) was organized, the Scholarship and Endowment Program was established, and the Guidance and Rehabilitation assistance through Education (GRACE) Project was born. It was also during his term that the policies now formalized in the manual for employees were implemented, and the work towards accreditation was initiated. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and BS in Computer Science were opened to address the needs of the times. More importantly, the Christian Formation Program Office was established in full realization that the CIC being a Catholic school must have its core values grounded in the teachings of Christ and Gospel truths. Fr. Mangahas served as President until 1995.

CIC basked with pride at the height of her academic performance and productivity as reflected in her graduates. For five consecutive years (1989-1993), the College was among the 20 top performing institutions in the Social Work licensure examinations; and from 1990-1993, belonged to the 300 top performing colleges/universities nationwide in the Professional Board Examinations for Teachers.

On November 15, 1995, Very Rev. Francisco O. Algas, Jr. was installed as CIC’s fifth President. His installation mandates were to continue with the expansion in the New Site, and to work for the accreditation process of the different programs of the School. During his term, physical structures rose in the Main Campus and became the offices of the CFP, a chapel, Security, Admissions, and the Graduate School office and the library. Construction continued on in New Site, and its completion paved the way for the transfer of the Nursing and Arts and Science departments to the new buildings. The Hotel and Restaurant Management program was opened with complete facilities, and a new computer laboratory was setup.

It was during Fr. Algas’ term that accreditation finally pushed through. The School worked intensively and collaboratively through the applicant status to the formal visits, finally achieving the Level 2 Status for the Graduate School, the High School, and for the Arts, Business, Education, and Social Work programs. Accreditation status was granted by the Philippine Federation of Accrediting Association for Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), and confirmed by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies in the Philippines or FAAP. CIC has carved its niche in the academic community with its proof of quality Catholic education. Fr. Algas served as President until December 2001.

CIC’s sixth and present President is Very Rev. Msgr. Michael F.I. Veneracion. He was installed on December 5, 2001. His main mandate from the Bishop is to promote the culture and arts with the end in view of refining the character of students, and hopefully instilling the good social and culture values. Thus, was born, the Tropang Lambat, the CICChorale, and the CIC Dance Troupe. Seeking only the best, the President has tapped no less than members of Trumpets Incorporated to train members of the Tropang Lambat, and members of the Madrigals for the Chorale. The cultural groups have showcased CIC talents in several occasions of the Diocese and have been invited to perform in concerts sponsored by different parishes. The CIC Chorale has proven its worth as it qualified to represent the country in a prestigious chorale competition in Spittall, Austria, and in Spain in July 2005, competing against 11 other groups from other countries.

Not forgetting his other mandates of continued infrastructure and accreditation work, Msgr. Veneracion worked to have all classrooms in the Main Campus air conditioned, expanded the canteen in the Main Campus, repainted the façade of the buildings, and had the total electrical rewiring in the Main Campus to meet the electrical needs of the School. He continued the accreditation work, and in his term, the School received the re-accredited Level 2 Status, that CIC has indeed sustained its delivery of quality education. It was also during his time that separate Research and Development Office was established. In the School year 2004-2005, the two remaining college programs, Education and Business and Accountancy was transferred to the New Site Campus.

In 2004, the School embarked on a strategic planning process that aimed to see how far the school had gone, and where it was going. One year later, out of that planning process was born the new CIC Vision and Mission. The strategic planning process was facilitated by Dr. Roberto Borromeo.

In May 2004, Rev. Fr. Richmond V. Nilo was appointed Vice President for Administration and Finance, and Rev. Fr. Elmer S. Villamayor as Director of the CFP. In answer to the needs of the times, the Office of Fund Development and Promotions was created in November 2004, with objective of assisting the School by ensuring economic and social stability. With the vacancies left by the sisters, Rev. Fr. Elmer S. Villamayor was appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs. To help him oversee the tremendous tasks, Assistant Principals in the Basic Education and an Executive Director for Higher Education in the tertiary level were appointed.

School year 2005-2006 also saw changes in the CIC Board of Trustees. From five members, (the late Most. Rev. Sofio G. Balce, Most Rev. Sofronio A. Bancud, Very Rev. Msgr Micchael F.I. Veneracion, Sr. Belle Benitez, and Mr. Eduardo Jacinto), the membership was increased to ten with the inclusion of Very Rev. Msgr. Elmer Mangalinao, Very Rev. Msgr. Isidro Puyat, Fr. Noel Jetajobe, Dr. Roberto Borromeo, Dr. Adelaida Bago, and Atty. Eduardo Lizares.