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History of Hua Siong
Hua Siong College of Iloilo (formerly Iloilo Central Commercial High School or ICCHS) is an educational institution located on Iznart Street, Iloilo City,Philippines. It was founded by the Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo.
1912 marked the birth of Hua Siong – the second oldest Filipino Chinese School in the Philippines .
Conceived and installed by the Iloilo Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the school was known as Iloilo Chinese Vocational School and was located at Yu Tiak Ha Building at Aldeguer Street. In a short span of time, a piece of land opposite the street was acquired and a school built upon it, called Tian Po Hall. A year later, the school was renamed Iloilo Chinese Primary Commercial School with 60 students .
In 1918 the Chamber of Commerce acquired a piece of land along Iznart Street.
In 1927 the school was called Primary Commercial School and later became Iloilo Chinese Commercial High School .
In 1932 more rooms were opened, more instructional materials and equipment were provided, new curricula in the Elementary and High School were offered, and a Kindergarten Course was introduced.
the war
Among those who stood against the Japanese were the school teachers and students, who formed anti-Japanese Patriotic Groups . The group stirred the valor of the local Chinese through drama performances. Being the nucleus of the Anti-Japanese Forum, constituted principally by the local Chinese, school teachers frequently organized discussions on current events.
When Japanese aggressors reached Iloilo, some of the Anti-Japanese organizers, including members of the Board of Trustees, ended up in jail . Their remains were buried in the Chinese Cemetery.
Re-opening
The war left the school in ruins. The Board of Trustees prepared themselves to continue operations. Through funds from friends, residing in Gigante Island, they were able to finance the new set-up .
Meanwhile, notwithstanding the uncomfortable premises built from nipa huts, classes reopened in November 1949. Years later, a new school building was inaugurated which bore the name “Yu Guang Lou” (Fisherman Hall), after the Gigante fishermen and friends who helped in building the school .
Development
In 1950, “Yi Bin Lou” (Iloilo Shore Hall) was established and the following year, “Min Jiang Lou” (Manila River Hall) was inaugurated. The halls were named after contributors regions. In December 1952, many innocent Chinese teachers were detained without reason and even deported. By 1955, after courses in Chinese Senior High School reintroduced, HSCI became a full-pledged high school in 1958 where the first Senior High School and second Batch of English Secondary students graduated simultaneously.
The fire
On 7 February 1966, a fire struck Iloilo City – the biggest fire Iloilo had ever experienced. Almost one-third of the commercial districts of the city were burned to the ground. HSCI was burnt down. In order not to distort the study of the 900 students, the Board of Trustees decided on the resumption of classes a few days after the fire.
So the school was transferred to a rented building in Guanco Street. The Board of Trustees, the Iloilo Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and the school joined hands to form a “School Fund Drive Committee”. The Overseas Chinese Daily Publications Corporation quartered in Manila offered to help in the Fund Drive Campaign.
The construction of the first school building started in July 1967, was completed in May 1968, and put into use in June of the same year.
Hua Siong College of Iloilo, INC
The school announced the opening of college business courses during the 2013 Chinese New Year Festival of Iloilo. The school was renamed Hua Siong College of Iloilo, Inc. (HSCI).
Ledesco branch
The Ledesco Branch, which opened its doors to students living on the outskirts of the city, in 1992, has a complete pre-Elementary and Elementary courses, (Grades 1 to 6) and First Year to Fourth Year High School classes. The HSCI extension has a children’s playground and a mini-forest.
PHILOSOPHY
Hua Siong College of Iloilo aims to develop in each of its learners a desire for lifelong learning so that they become valuable members of society. The school’s initiative to blend Filipino and Chinese cultures aims to holistically develop learners to be of service to the country and global community.
Moreover, the school’s core values of Diligence, Sincerity, Loyalty, and Courage serve as the foundation of the institution.
VISION & MISSION
Vision
An academic institution that blends the best of Chinese and Filipino cultures in the integral development of citizen-leaders given to the service of the community and the world.
Mission
- Create inclusive, innovative, and e-based instruction;
2. pursue quality and excellence in programs and services;
3. optimize professional and competent faculty and staff in the delivery of programs and services;
4. maximize cutting-edge systems and technology in support of instruction; and
5. collaborate with stakeholders towards the sustainability of the school and the wider community.
GOALS
Hua Siong is committed to providing the highest quality education for all in an environment that cares for our learners, parents, school community, and various stakeholders.
This commitment is demonstrated through the achievement of the following goals that glean and support the K to 12 educational programs of the Philippines:
- Prepare learners for their next stages of learning by building their strengths and experience in and out of school.
- Set and meet the highest performance standards for teachers and school administrators leading to and evidenced by improved academic performance of the learners.
- Provide an optimal teaching and learning environment where inclusivity is practiced for the holistic development of all learners.
- Equip learners for higher education levels with competency-based skills that are anchored on 21st-century learning concepts that will eventually lead them to become globally competitive and obtain a spot in whatever endeavor they wish to pursue.
OBJECTIVES
- Appreciate the diversity of cultures to understand peoples, strengthen relationships, and promote global unity.
2. Uphold Chinese customs, values, and traditions in school practices and pathways.
3. Design responsive and holistic instructional programs that advance 21st-century skills, develop moral and ethical values, cultivate appreciation for arts, culture, and sports, and enhance learner’s interests and leadership skills.
4. Provide adequate technical knowledge basic to the preparation of a career and profession. 5. Promote awareness of local, national, and global issues to engender responsible citizenship, conscientious environment care, and exemplary leadership in community service.
CORE VALUES
勤
DILIGENCE
诚
SINCERITY
忠
LOYALTY
勇
COURAGE
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