History

Formerly Poveda Learning Center, the heritage of Saint Pedro Poveda College stems back to 1960 when Institucion Teresiana School was opened. The school first offered Kindergarten and Primary classes, and began offering Preschool, Elementary and High School Education by 1969.

Pedro Poveda's philosophy and principles of education are integrated in the school's Personalized Education Program (PEP). This program has been implemented since the beginnings of the school.

By December 3, 1974, during the birth centennial celebration of Saint Pedro Poveda, Institucion Teresiana changed its name to Poveda Learning Center as a fitting tribute to him. That same year, UNESCO honored Pedro Poveda as "Humanist and Educator".

As a response to the call to contribute to the transformation of Philippine Society, two degree programs in the field of education and business administration with various areas of specialization are being offered, effective AY 2005-2006. With the expansion into tertiary education, the name of the school has been changed to Saint Pedro Poveda College.

Vision

The Povedan: A Person for all

Steeped in

• Prayer and Study
• Knowledge and Virtue
• Science and Faith

Mission

Saint Pedro Poveda Collge is a Catholic educational community, inspired by Saint Pedro Poveda's vision of a holistically formed person, centered in Christ, with Mary as the exemplar.

Rooted in the Filipino culture, Saint Pedro Poveda College commits itself to excellence, service, social transformation and global competence in a family atmosphere, a climate of joy, simplicity, order and love.

College Seal

The seal of Saint Pedro Poveda College has a cross, symbolic of Jesus Christ, who is the center of Povedan education. At the lower right is a book representing Science and knowledge. The star in the book represents Mary, Mother of Jesus, under whose patronage the College was placed from its very beginning. The seal also bears the Latin words Deus Scientarium Dominus which means “God, the Lord of Sciences”.

The seal is expressive of the College’s roots and inspirations. To a Povedan, knowledge and virtue, science and faith, study and prayer are equally important. They are the weapons that will enable a Povedan to attain integral growth and formation, and become globally competent to assume leadership roles in society.

• PEDRO POVEDA, Founder of the Teresian Association
• The Teresian Association
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