Administrators and academic leaders from La Consolacion College Biรฑan (LCCBiรฑan) and La Consolacion College Tanauan (LCCTanauan) gathered at the LCC Biรฑan Mini-Hotel on June 15, 2026 for the first day of the Unified Revision of Vision-Mission and Core Values and Strategic Planning Workshop, a collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening institutional direction and advancing the Augustinian-Marian educational mission of both schools.
The activity formally opened with an introduction by master of ceremonies Mr. Ray Allan P. Arnaldo, who presented the workshopโs overarching goal: to build a community of learners empowered by Augustinian love and Marian humility, boldly embracing innovation and striving for excellence while forming individuals of integrity, creativity and compassion in service to God and society.
Mr. Arnaldo likewise outlined the three major objectives of the planning workshop: to live the values of Augustinian love, unity, interiority, Marian humility and compassion; to embrace innovation through creativity, adaptability and openness to truth and Godโs will; and to pursue excellence in academics, service and personal growth for meaningful leadership and social contribution.
A prayer service led by Mr. Carlo Durante followed, setting a reflective and collaborative tone for the dayโs proceedings.
In her welcome remarks, Sr. Mary Eden Gicana, OSA, College President of La Consolacion College Biรฑan, warmly welcomed the administrators from La Consolacion College Tanauan led by its College President, Sr. Diosie T. Tanca-ag, OSA. Sr. Gicana emphasized the vital role of educational leaders as โAuthentic Seekers of Veritas, Faithful Witnesses of Caritas, and Committed Builders of Unitas,โ underscoring the values that guide the mission of Augustinian-Marian institutions.
Ms. Laria Doronilla, Basic Education Department Principal of LCC Biรฑan, introduced the resource speaker, Mr. Rodelio Santos, who facilitated the strategic planning and vision-mission review sessions throughout the day.
The morning session began with a โKumustahanโ activity, allowing participants to affirm common understandings and insights related to key institutional areas, including leadership and governance, curriculum and teaching, professional development, operations, student development, cost efficiency, and the vision-mission-core values framework. Mr. Santos revisited the planning goals and objectives and engaged participants in reflective discussions through guide questions that encouraged active sharing from administrators of both campuses.
Following the morning break, discussions shifted to conversations on revisiting and realigning the schoolsโ vision and mission using W. Edwards Demingโs Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Model. Participants completed a 10-item questionnaire on vision-mission principles, with results later consolidated and presented by the Quality Assurance Officers of both institutions.
Mr. Santos also introduced a proposed set of measurable indicators aligned with the strategic objectives for School Years 2026-2027 to 2030-2031. The framework identified performance measures, timelines, data sources, review schedules, and responsible offices to support systematic implementation and assessment.
During the afternoon workshop sessions, participants examined evidence supporting the commitment of the Unified La Consolacion CollegesโSouth Luzon (ULCC-SL) to the holistic formation of 21st-century learners. Discussions highlighted how the schoolsโ Catholic Augustinian-Marian identity, vision-mission-goals, core values, and institutional programs provide measurable indicators of holistic development across spiritual, intellectual, moral, social, physical and aesthetic dimensions.
The workshop further explored how LCC Biรฑan and LCCT embody the ULCC-SL mission through innovative and transformative education, sustainable community engagement, and functional research initiatives. Participants cited programs such as robotics education, digital learning platforms, industry partnerships, extension programs, and collaborative research efforts as tangible manifestations of the mission. These initiatives were recognized as evidence that both institutions actively translate their mission into concrete educational practices and community service.
Another major activity involved a survey assessing the realignment of institutional practices with the PDCA framework. Participants evaluated seven domainsโASOLC identity, values integration, innovation, transformation, sustainability, functional research, and institutional mechanismsโusing performance levels ranging from Not Evident to Exemplary. Both schools presented their findings, supporting evidence, and recommended actions, while Mr. Santos provided insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
The day concluded with a discussion on the proposed revision of the ULCC-SL Vision-Mission Statement. Participants shared perspectives on the concept of institutional unification. The Augustinian Sisters and the majority of administrators expressed support for maintaining the distinct identities of both institutions while strengthening collaboration among La Consolacion schools and the Timog-Ugnayan Cluster.
As an initial outcome, participants agreed to revise only the vision statement. The acronym โULCCSLโ will be replaced with the respective institutional names, โLCC Biรฑanโ and โLCCT,โ while the term โSystemโ will be changed to โInstitution.โ Deliberations on the mission statement and core values were deferred to the second day of the planning workshop for further refinement and consensus-building.
The first day concluded at 5 p.m. with a closing prayer led by Mr. Clint Neol Aranjuez, marking the end of a productive day of reflection, dialogue and strategic collaboration dedicated to strengthening the future direction of both Augustinian-Marian institutions.
