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 Dasmariñes 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

  • 1992

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

  • 1993

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

  • 1998

    OBMC in Las Piñas City

  • 2001

    Soliven-De Guzman becomes Chief Operating Officer

  • 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