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