
Founders and History
Learn about the rich history of O.B. Montessori Center and the visionaries who founded it.
Since 1966, our school has been dedicated to championing the rights of the child by providing an exceptional Montessori education in the Philippines.
Dr. Preciosa S. Soliven
Architect Oscar Arellano

1966
The first Montessori School at Syquia Apartments, Malate, Manila

1969
Montessori Training in Bergamo, Italy

1970–72
“Montessori for the Home” and “Montessori for Everyone” airs on ABS-CBN

1971
O.B. Montessori Preschool, Russell House, Pasay City

1972
O.B. Montessori Center, Lichauco House, Sta. Ana

1973
OBMC in Dasmariñas Village, Makati

1975
OBMC in Angeles City, Pampanga

1976
OBMC in Greenhills, San Juan City

1983–87
Establishment of OBM Child and Community Foundation and seven Pagsasarili Schools

1983
The first OBMC Professional High School

1986
Dr. Preciosa Soliven as Philippine Representative, UNESCO Paris Executive Board

1992
Mt. Pinatubo Temple Shrine, Palan, San Marcelino, Zambales

1993
Sara Soliven-De Guzman completes the Montessori training for grade school

1995
Dr. Soliven as OBMC’s CEO

1998
OBMC in Las Piñas City

2001
Soliven-De Guzman becomes COO

2010
OBMC in Fairview, Quezon City

2016
OBMC marks 50 years in education

2019
Soliven-De Guzman conferred as Commodore, PCG Aux

2023
Soliven-De Guzman promoted to PCG Aux Rear Admiral