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In the early
part of year 2000, a group of retired educators thought of establishing
an educational institution in Cavite as a response to the growing need
for more quality schools in Imus. As a starter, these educators were in
search for a small piece of land where the school was to be constructed.
The idea was brought to the attention of the Abad family and the latter
felt the project is laudable.
With over
1600 square meters of idle land at the back of the Abad’s residence
coupled with the notable objective of providing educational service to
the residents of Imus and its nearby towns and municipalities, the Abads
agreed to allocate the piece of land for the purpose.
For reasons
not known to the Abad family, the educators backed out from the idea.
Thinking
that the proposal is truly meritorious and noteworthy, the Abads thought
of pursuing the concept. In April of 2000, the family, together with
some close friends, met and decided to form a non stock corporation
geared at establishing an educational institution within the family’s
compound.
Because of
Mr. Napoleon P. Abad’s affiliation, as a professor and Dean of
Discipline of 22 years with the Benedictines of the San Beda College,
the name St. Benedict came up in the discussion table for consideration.
Moreover, Mr. Noel M. Abad, who was elected the Chairman of the Board
and President of the corporation, had been a student and a graduate of
the same school for almost two decades. In view of the Bedan blood
circulating in Abad’s bloodstream and St. Benedict as the congregation
saint of San Beda College of Mendiola and St. Benedict College of
Alabang, It was unanimously decided to name the school the Benedictine
Institute of Learning.
Armed with
only a measly fund of P1.3 M but with a mission to provide educational
excellence, a determination to mold the professionals of the future and
the belief in the intervention of the Divine Providence, the Abads
bravely risked and pursued their dream.
After a
seven-month long struggle from the perspiring heat, the devastating
typhoons, the never-ending peso devaluation and the escalating cost of
labor and construction materials, the dream finally transformed into
reality.
On the 27th
of January 2001, the school was blessed by no less than Rev. Fr.
Tarcisio Ma. H. Narciso O.S.B., Rector of St. Benedict College, with Dr.
Emelina Ramirez, education consultant of the Department of Education,
Culture and Sports, as special guest.
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