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The Pioneer of Montessori Education in the Philippines
Finally, after 50 years, I see the mission being accomplished: the emergence of the “New Man” who will no longer be the victim of events. His clarity of vision with the Montessori system will enable him to mold and shape the future of mankind as evidenced by our alumni all over the world. They are the New Filipinos; vibrant, eloquent, happy, and prosperous.
So what do I foresee for the next 10 years? We will have to propagate the Montessori system of education to more of those who are disadvantaged. We will continue to pilot it with public schools to awaken the full potential of our country’s youth. We will ignite a model of a new curriculum for the 21st century where our young people will learn to learn, learn to earn, and learn to live in harmony with everyone.
God’s grace has always accompanied us from the rented houses all over Manila spreading out to the old mansion in Angeles, Pampanga, as the movement was shared with the Ifugaos up North, the Aetas toward the South, and peoples all over Luzon; and the teaching laboratory schools of Leyte, Negros, and Davao.
I wish my teachers and administrative personnel to go on because there is still much work to be done. The task is a gift from heaven and God has showered us with strength, courage, and joy.
Thank you to all the parents, all our alumni, all the communities, government officials, and journalists who have worked with us. I especially thank my husband Max who, without fail, helped establish our school and fulfill our mission; and now my daughter, Sara Francesca.
Our grandchildren, as well as the grandchildren of our alumni, will continue to develop the “New Filipino.”
We believe in our country. We believe in the God-given virtues of love for work and love for peace; may they spread to the rest of the continent of Asia.
God bless you all.
Dr. Preciosa S. Soliven
Founder
Delivered during the occasion of O.B. Montessori Center’s 50th anniversary in 2016.

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Angeles Campus
ANGELES (1975)
O.B. Montessori Center in Angeles started out in two separate locations: first in the Lacson mansion on Sto. Entierro Street, then to a house owned by Amanda Serrano-Joven at the Villa Gloria Subdivision. It was an answer to the call to bring the system to the American children living on Clark Field airbase during the 1960s. However, Dr. Soliven wanted to have the school outside of the base so other children could also benefit from learning the Montessori way.
The present campus along McArthur highway nestles gently among residential homes in a quiet area in Angeles City. Right next to it is a homey little sari-sari store with hedges of ornamentals. Across the campus are private residences. In the distance, one can glimpse rice fields and the serene Mt. Arayat.
The 5-story building boasts of modern facilities. An air of laid back genteelity pervades the campus. Nowhere is this more evident than in the spacious Teatro Maximo, a multi-purpose theater at the top floor with a seating capacity of more than 1,000. A spacious lobby is decorated with period photographs of the late Maximo Soliven, as well as framed poems that the journalist-statesman penned to the twin loves of his life: the Mother Country and, of course, his wife Preciosa. These touches make the theater lobby feel a bit like an ancestral home.
MacArthur Highway, Angeles City, Pampanga | |
Tel.: | (6345) 304-0956 |
(6345) 304-4274 | |
(6345) 626-1189 | |
Mobile Nos.: | (Globe) 09153658835 |
(Sun) 09336762615 |
Greenhills Campus
GREENHILLS (1976)
This European-inspired campus, with its French windows and murals, also serves as the headquarters for the school administration. It started as a row of apartment houses in the 1970s owned by Gen. Alfonso Arellano. These were restructured into a modern school complex that accommodates the highest number of students among the five campuses, offering the most advanced facilities.
Totally unique to the Greenhills campus is the huge and colorful sculptural tableaux at its entrance called the Holy Family Shrine, established in 1994 to celebrate the International Year of the Family.
The open courtyard has a nipa hut that can actually be lived in. It is called the Mothercraft house. More than just a nod to Filipiniana, it is the place where mothers participating in the school’s outreach program learn crafts. There is a distinct sense of Pinoy pride all over the campus: in paintings, objects, and especially in the activities.
The bright and spacious modern classrooms are conducive to learning, with facilities for creating a well-rounded educational experience for its students.
An outstanding feature of the Greenhills campus is the Maria Montessori Hall, a multi-purpose theater space on the 8th floor. The space is home to PE activities, group work, and school events. It is also the home of the Spectacle, the aptly named OBMC production held every two years.
# 3 Eisenhower St., Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila | |
Tel.: | (632) 8722-97-20 to 27 |
(632) 8723-9060 | |
Mobile Nos. Smart - 0918-4194504 Globe - 0977-6141405 |
Fairview Campus
FAIRVIEW CAMPUS (2010)
Fairview is the only campus that was built entirely from the ground up back in 2010. It was given a more modern touch by its team of architects and designers, deviating from the look of the other campuses that embodied elements of their former incarnations with touches of the eras in which they were built and a European architectural influence. Fairview was given a modern Asian look. Its planning follows the green building code, using natural ventilation and light in public areas; while LED lights, which are more comfortable for reading, are used in the classrooms.
There is an overall feeling of shiny brightness to this campus, with its wider corridors and a large open central courtyard that allows for natural light to pervade. Clear glass panes allow visitors to look into classrooms without disrupting the students. Staircases have steps calibrated for easier climbing.
The 5-story structure houses modern facilities. It has a very chic Bistro Amore, where al fresco dining is a regular experience for the students. A comfortable and child-friendly library with neat shelves of classics and clear-glass cases filled with current periodicals is a rich resource for the school
The Teatro Preciosa with its wall of photographs honoring the founder Dr. Preciosa Soliven may well be the sentimental touch, one that reflects the OBMC tradition amidst the contemporary styling.
Napoli St., Neopolitan IV, Brittany Subdivision, Fairview, Quezon City | |
Tel.: | (632) 8461-7773 to 74 |
Mobile Nos. 0927-8387002 and 0909-560 4067 |
Las Pinas Campus
LAS PINAS (1998)
A row of San Miguel Properties townhouses and an imposing building for highschool house the Las Pinas campus. A gated entrance and driveway lead up to the main building. As one drives in, the multi-purpose hall is also seen. Pocket gardens delineate the distinct areas and walkways. The first and most lasting impression is that of a small, well-ordered campus, connected to, but also separate from, the bustle outside the subdivision.
The unique feature of the campus is its agriculture area, a 6,000 sqm. lot which grows organic vegetables and ornamental plants.
The Las Piñas farm was developed with the assistance of Professor Charuphant Thongtham from Kasetsart University, Thailand, and patterned after King Bhumibol Aduyadej’s Self-Sufficiency farm.
A staff house for new teachers sits next to the original site, as well as a wood shop where all the Montessori materials used in other campuses are manufactured by hand.
OBMC Las Piñas is called the “Green Campus” in the south.
Luxembourg Street, B.F. Homes, Las Piñas City | |
Tel.: | (632) 8820-3011 to 12 |
Mobile Nos. 0936-0982170 and 0921-3251838 |
Sta Ana Campus
STA. ANA (1972)
This campus has two conjoined buildings built on old Spanish-style houses. The houses were owned by Marcial Lichauco who had bought the property from a European couple, the O’Briens.
The original heritage structures are still evident in the grand wooden staircases and balusters, the thick beams, machuca tiles and parquet floors, and the arched entrances that are said to have been entryways for the family’s horse-drawn carriages. Grillwork and wood paneling from the original structure also make pleasant surprise appearances.
On the first floor, one domed space (probably a kamalig or storeroom in the past) has been transformed into a prayer room with stained glass windows. This is a quiet space for reflection where students and faculty can come for strength and solace.
Together with 19th-century-themed paintings from the Soliven family collection, these elements bolster OBMC Sta. Ana’s claim to the title “The Heritage Campus.” These touches become all the more endearing when juxtaposed against the modern classrooms and laboratories.
Beyond heritage, there is a real sense of future and dynamism in this campus. The constant growth and development of the campus is best exemplified by the Foro Romano, a multi-purpose hall for sports and other school activities. The new structure stands facing the old stables, on what may have been the home’s original garden.
2241 Pedro Gil Street,Sta. Ana, Manila | |
Tel.: | (632) 8564-7895 |
(632) 8564-7898 | |
Mobile Nos. 0927-8387004 and 0928-4596762 |

Casa Program (3 to 6 years old)

Preschool & Kindergarten (3-6 years old) “Period of Transformation” It is during this time when the child, beginning from his psychic life at zero, forms a personality of his own and develops his own will and intelligence. This period of transformation is divided into two parts: ages 0 to 3 and 3 to 6. It is characterized by the presence of a conscious “absorbent mind,” which allows the child to consciously and willingly learn from his environment.
The Casa Department is divided into three (3) levels:
Junior Casa corresponds to Nursery 1. This level consists of children aged 3 to 4 years old.
Junior Advanced Casa corresponds to Nursery 2. This level consists of children aged 4 to 5 years old.
Advanced Casa corresponds to Kindergarten. This level consists of children aged 5 to 6 years old.
The Casa Curriculum uses 177 hands-on apparata for Practical Life, Sensorial Arts, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Arts (divided into Botany, Zoology, History, and Geography) lessons or learning activities.
Primary Program (6 to 9 years old)

The second stage of development from 6 to 9 years old is a “period of uniform growth.” This period is characterized by great strength and robustness of the body and mind. During these years, children are capable of accomplishing a great deal of mental work. Socially, it is marked by the development of the “herd instinct” where children seek each other’s company and form themselves into groups. Morally, this is when the tendency to examine the right and wrong of actions is most expressed and the development of the conscience takes place.
Intermediate (9 to 12 years old)

The Cosmic Curriculum of the Grade School follows Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy of helping the child to realize he is part of the universe and he has a special role to play in it. It teaches the child to appreciate his creation from the atom, plants, and animals to the coming of man. It also teaches children the universal responsibility of mankind: to care for life.
Junior High School (12 to 16 years old)

The third stage of development is adolescence. The refinement of the personality takes place as the adolescent prepares to enter adulthood. He is filled with creative energy, begins to acquire confidence, and intensely seeks economic independence. This is the period when emotion, no longer intelligence, becomes operational in his preparation for adult responsibility.
Adolescence is characterized by emotional, psychological, and social transformation; when self-consciousness is heightened and requires the performing arts, sports, and para-military training activities to transform timidity into self-confidence.
Senior High School (16 to 18 years old)

Senior High School corresponds to Grades 11 and 12. This level consists of students aged 17 to 18 years old.

OBMC’s Innovative Programs
OBMC’s innovative programs are designed to holistically equip the child for creativity and productivity toward self-sufficiency—Seipsum facit persona (Man makes himself).
Agriculture is a practical application of lessons learned in Botany and Zoology. It deals with the classification of the different kinds of plants, how to take care of them and propagate them in different environments suitable for their growth. Care of animals and how they are raised (quails, chicken, ducks) are also taken up. Children are encouraged to sell agricultural products such as fresh vegetables, dish gardens, full-grown chickens, and quail eggs to instill a sense of economic independence.

Home Arts provide the basic knowledge and skills a child must know within his home environment. He learns not only how to cook properly, but also to consider the economic value of the food he prepares. Good housekeeping and family care are also taught. In this subject, good grooming, personal hygiene, and health are taken up with emphasis on personality development.

Technology and Livelihood Education provides activities for the development of economic independence through the acquisition of the competencies or skills in cooking, bread and pastry production, food and beverage service, and food processing. Practical exercises in business are made possible through the Food Fair and Minimart, Rainbow Catering Club for birthday parties, and apprenticeship work at the school’s bistros and corporate events such as the Formal Dining Activity.

Leadership Training, Citizenship Advancement Training (C.A.T.), and Law on Persons develop the adolescent’s degree of self-discipline through the Honor Code and a better understanding of his rights and obligations as a social being. It also develops his patriotism and duty to country and an awareness of his role in disaster prevention and preparedness in the home and community. It ultimately aims to develop leaders of character, honor, and excellence.

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