Centuries of Harmony with the Times, Resonance of Dreams for the Future
Grand Celebration of the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Cultural College Inc.

This year marks a monumental milestone—103 years of unwavering commitment to education, cultural preservation, and societal contribution. On June 29th, PCC Caloocan held a grand celebration at Chung Te Memorial Hall to honor its rich legacy and embrace a future of continued excellence.

A Legacy of Excellence and Resilience. Founded over a century ago, PCC has endured and thrived through challenges, forging a reputation as one of the Philippines’ most influential Chinese educational institutions. Its journey reflects a relentless pursuit of fostering Chinese culture, nurturing talents, and bridging communities.

Honoring the Pioneers and Building the Future. The celebration was attended by distinguished guests including Vice Chairwoman of the PCC Board of Trustees, Ms. Mely Chan; Board Director Mr. James Ng; Alumni Association Honorary President Mr. Carlos Tan; and President Mr. Ben Bairan. Leaders, faculty, students, alumni, and parents gathered to pay tribute to the school’s enduring spirit.

The event commenced with a solemn flag-raising and the singing of the Philippine national anthem, symbolizing deep patriotism and national pride. Emcees Teacher Zhao Huan and Mr. Ricky Jay Tenoso led a seamless bilingual program, guiding attendees through a series of inspiring speeches and performances.

Celebrating a Century of Educational Pioneering.  Alumnus and Board Director James Ng delivered a heartfelt address, emphasizing PCC’s foundational mission of promoting Chinese culture and cultivating talents for the nation. He highlighted the school’s significant contributions to Chinese education in the Philippines and its influence in nurturing generations of responsible, globally-minded citizens.

Mr. Ng reaffirmed PCC’s commitment to innovation—deepening curriculum reform, integrating technology, and fostering a new generation equipped with international vision, cultural roots, and moral integrity. He called on all to embody PCC’s core virtues of diligence, honesty, courage, love, and fairness, as they continue to write a new chapter of high-quality development.

Honoring the Spirit and Achievements.  Vice President Dr. Ester Lim expressed gratitude to all supporters and outlined PCC’s ongoing role as a cultural bridge, moral bastion, and educational pioneer. She reaffirmed the school’s dedication to cultivating students with innovation, patriotism, and social responsibility—ready to face future challenges with confidence.

Finally, Dr. Lim sent her best wishes to all students: to have patriotic aspirations, lofty ambitions, to cultivate Chinese cultural heritage in the new era, expand international horizons, dare to innovate and practice, and grow into responsible, socially contributing, nation-building youth—bringing glory to PCC and adding color to society.

Reminiscing the Past. Teachers and students watched a video titled "PCC School History." Yellowed historical photos, precious video materials, and touching stories of struggle vividly demonstrated the school’s development over more than a century—its arduous journey of pioneering, forging ahead, and striving. This deeply enhanced everyone’s understanding of the school’s spirit of “prospering through education, flourishing through culture,” further inspiring pride, mission, and responsibility. The scene was filled with enthusiastic applause multiple times.

A Spectacle of Artistic Excellence. The celebration featured vibrant performances that showcased the talents and spirit of PCC admins, faculty, staff and students.  The PCC Theatre Guild performed “Starting a New Journey, Rooted in Pride,” vividly expressing the perseverance and bravery of PCCians; the new school performance drum team performed “The Twenty-Four Solar Terms Drums,” with thunderous beats and a majestic presence, showcasing the power and vitality of Chinese culture; the PCC Grade school dance troupe performed “Walking Up the Mountain to School,” depicting the diligent and aspiring mountain children through fresh and natural dance movements; the PCC Youth Choir passionately sang “Lights of China” and “Youth Flying,” with beautiful, moving voices expressing patriotic feelings and youthful dreams, winning warm applause.

Solo performances included “Love That Never Fades” by student Maria Aneeka Ang of Grade 10B, with delicate and sincere emotion; “My Hometown is Northeast China” by Gao Xiangqi of Grade 11 Experimental Class, with a bold and heartfelt singing; poetry recitation “Ode to the Snow” by Grade 9 and 10 experimental classes, with grandeur and strength, re-creating the majestic charm of Chinese classical poetry; the PCC Boys dance troupe performed “Wake-up Lion Youth,” demonstrating a perfect fusion of traditional Chinese culture and youthful strength; the Footprints Dance Troupe performed “Soaring Together,” symbolizing the unity and high aspirations of all PCCians, receiving bursts of applause.

The final performance, “103rd Anniversary, Resonating Together,” was performed collectively by all school leaders, teachers, staff, and administrative personnel. Their spirited and confident stage presentation expressed heartfelt blessings for the 103rd anniversary of PCC and reflected the school’s unity, determination, and commitment to moving forward into the future, bringing the celebration to its climax.

Group dances and solo acts and further celebrated the school’s rich heritage and youthful energy. The crescendo of the event was a collective performance by all school leaders and staff, symbolizing unity, determination, and a shared vision for the future.

The wonderful programs not only showcased teachers’ and students’ artistic talents and positive spirits but also demonstrated the fruitful results of PCC adherence to the “Five Educations” (moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and life skills), promotion of Chinese culture, and nurturing of new talents for the new era. The scene was filled with applause and cheers, overflowing with a festive atmosphere.

Finally, all leaders, performers, teachers, and students took the stage together to bow and sing the school hymn. The familiar and stirring melody echoed throughout the gymnasium, symbolizing the shared memories and spirit of generations of PCCians, and embodying hope for the school’s bright future.

A Toast to the Future. The celebration closed with a heartfelt rendition of the school hymn, resonating throughout the hall, embodying the enduring spirit of PCC’s community. As the echoes faded, leaders and students reaffirmed their commitment to uphold the school’s traditions, innovate boldly, and contribute to the development of Chinese education in the Philippines.

Looking Ahead. Standing at this proud juncture, PCC Caloocan will continue to advance with openness, innovation, and resolve. Building upon its century-old legacy, the school aims to nurture talents who are rooted in Chinese culture, equipped with global perspectives, and committed to societal progress. Together, PCC will forge a brighter future, contributing to the enduring legacy of Chinese education in the Philippines.

百三与时代同频 未来与梦想共振

侨中分校隆重庆祝建校103周年校庆

菲律宾侨中学院讯：百三载栉风沐雨，铸就侨中荣光；百三载弦歌不辍，赓续教育初心。6月29日（星期一）上午9时30分，我院分校假座庄材允纪念馆（分校体育馆）隆重举行庆祝侨中学院建校103周年校庆活动。全校师生与嘉宾欢聚一堂，共同回望百年办学征程，礼赞教育初心，展望时代未来，以一场融思想性、艺术性、文化性于一体的盛典，为侨中学院103周年华诞献上最真挚的祝福。

莅临庆典活动现场的嘉宾有：校董会副董事长黄培英校友、校董会董事黄志民校友、校友会名誉理事长陈怡哲校友、校友会理事长吕培松校友等。分校行政领导、全体教职员工及学生共同参加盛会。

校庆活动在庄严隆重的国旗、校旗进场仪式中拉开序幕，全场肃立，高唱菲律宾国歌，激昂的旋律表达了全体师生热爱祖国、热爱学校的真挚情怀。

随后，由赵欢老师与 Mr. Ricky Jay Tenoso 联袂担任中英文司仪，以流畅自然、默契大方的主持风格，引领整场庆典有序进行。

校董会董事黄志民校友首先致欢迎辞。他向全校师生、历届校友以及长期关心支持侨中发展的家长们致以诚挚问候和节日祝福，并向一代代默默奉献、辛勤耕耘的教育工作者致以崇高敬意。

黄志民校友指出，103年，是一段波澜壮阔的发展历程，更是一份薪火相传的教育使命。侨中学院自创校以来，始终秉持“弘扬中华文化、培育时代英才”的办学初心，在历届董事会、校友会、行政团队及全体教师共同努力下，培养了一批又一批德才兼备、服务社会的优秀人才，为菲律宾华文教育的发展作出了卓越贡献，也成为菲华社会最具影响力的华校之一。

他表示，面对新时代教育的发展机遇与挑战，侨中学院将继续坚持与时俱进，深化教育改革，不断优化课程建设，提升教学品质，加强科技教育、人文教育和品格教育的融合发展，培养兼具国际视野、创新精神和中华文化底蕴的新一代青年。董事会也将一如既往支持学校各项建设，与全体教职员工携手同行，为侨中未来的发展注入新的动力，共同谱写学校更加辉煌灿烂的新篇章。

最后，他勉励全体侨中人继续秉承侨中“勤、诚、勇、爱、公”的精神品格，以教育为本、以文化为魂、以创新为翼，与时代同行、与未来同频，共同谱写侨中学院高质量发展的崭新篇章。

随后，大会介绍了学校行政领导及出席庆典的嘉宾。

接着，分校副校长蔡美美博士发表了热情洋溢的致辞。她首先代表学校向长期支持学校发展的董事会、校友会以及辛勤耕耘的全体教师致以衷心感谢。

蔡副校长表示，103年的侨中，不仅是一所学校，更是一份责任、一种精神、一座连接中华文化与菲律宾社会的重要桥梁。百余年来，侨中始终坚持立德树人，坚持中英文并重，坚持传承中华优秀文化，培养了一代又一代胸怀家国、放眼世界的优秀学子。

她指出，新时代赋予教育新的使命。学校将继续秉持“以学生为中心、以教育为根本”的理念，不断提升教育教学质量，积极推动课程创新、科技融合和素质教育，培养具有创新能力、国际竞争力和社会责任感的新时代青年。同时，希望全体师生继续秉承侨中优良传统，以更加坚定的信念、更加昂扬的姿态迎接未来挑战，让侨中精神薪火相传、生生不息，为菲华教育事业贡献更大的力量。

她寄语全体同学，要胸怀家国、志存高远，在新时代不断涵养中华文化底蕴，拓展国际视野，勇于创新实践，努力成长为具有责任担当、服务社会、贡献国家的新时代青年，为侨中争光，为社会添彩。

随后，全体师生共同观看《侨中学院校史》视频。一幅幅泛黄的历史照片、一段段珍贵的影像资料、一幕幕感人的奋斗故事，生动展现了侨中学院百余年来筚路蓝缕、砥砺奋进的发展历程，让全体师生更加深刻感受到侨中"因教育而兴、因文化而盛"的办学精神，进一步激发了大家的荣誉感、使命感和责任感，现场多次响起热烈掌声。

精彩纷呈的文艺演出将庆典不断推向高潮。侨中学院戏剧团献演《再启新程，根植于自豪》，通过生动感人的舞台艺术，展现侨中人薪火相传、勇毅前行的奋斗精神；侨中鼓队带来的《二十四节令鼓》鼓声震天、气势磅礴，充分展现中华文化的雄浑力量与青春活力；分校小学舞蹈队表演《踏着山路去上学》，以清新自然的舞姿描绘山区孩子勤奋求学、追逐梦想的美好画卷；侨中合唱团深情演唱《灯火里的中国》《飞扬的青春》，优美动人的歌声唱出了家国情怀与青春梦想，赢得全场阵阵掌声。

独唱节目《永不失联的爱》由十年级乙班洪美佳同学倾情演绎，情感细腻、真挚动人；十一年级实验班高祥淇同学演唱《大东北是我的家乡》，歌声豪迈深情，尽显浓浓乡情；九、十年级实验班带来的诗朗诵《沁园春·雪》，气势恢宏、铿锵有力，再现中华经典诗词的磅礴气韵；分校男子舞蹈队《醒狮少年》刚劲有力，展现中华优秀传统文化与青春力量的完美融合；足迹舞蹈团献演《一同翱翔》，寓意全体侨中人携手并肩、展翅高飞，赢得观众阵阵喝彩。

压轴节目《百三华诞 同心共振》由学校全体领导、教职员工及行政人员共同演出。大家以昂扬自信的精神风貌、整齐精彩的舞台呈现，表达了对侨中103周年华诞的深情祝福，也展现了全校上下凝心聚力、团结奋进、携手迈向未来的坚定信念，将整场庆典推向最高潮。

一场场精彩纷呈的节目，不仅展示了师生卓越的艺术素养和昂扬向上的精神风貌，更彰显了侨中坚持五育并举、弘扬中华文化、培育时代新人的丰硕成果，现场掌声不断、喝彩连连，洋溢着浓厚的节庆氛围。

最后，全体领导、演职师生共同登台谢幕，并齐声高唱校歌。熟悉而激昂的旋律响彻整个体育馆，凝聚着一代代侨中人的共同记忆与精神信仰，也寄托着对学校未来发展的无限憧憬。

百三载风华正茂，百三载初心如磐；同频新时代，共赴新未来。站在新的历史起点上，我院分校全体师生将继续秉承优良办学传统，弘扬侨中精神，坚守教育初心，勇担育人使命，以更加开放的胸怀、更加创新的理念、更加坚定的步伐，与时代同频、与未来同行，在高质量发展的新征程上续写侨中更加辉煌灿烂的新篇章，为菲律宾华文教育事业的发展作出新的更大贡献。