Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati

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Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati, Inc.,[1] or simply "Don Bosco Makati" is a private Catholic educational institution owned and operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB). Its campus is located at Chino Roces Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Coordinates14°33′1.34″N 121°0′50.69″E
TypePrivate Catholic Non-profit All-boys Basic education institution
MottoMeliora Eligo (Latin)
Choose the better things (English)
Religious affiliationsRoman Catholic
(Salesians)
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Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati
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Location
Don Chino Roces Avenue,
Barangay Pio del Pilar

Makati
,
Metro Manila

Philippines
Coordinates14°33′1.34″N 121°0′50.69″E
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TypePrivate Catholic Non-profit All-boys Basic education institution
MottoMeliora Eligo (Latin)
Choose the better things (English)
Religious affiliationsRoman Catholic
(Salesians)
Established1954; 72 years ago (1954)
FounderSalesians of the Society of Saint John Bosco
RectorFr. Jerry T. Santos, SDB
Principal
  • Mr. Alfredo A. Lozanta Jr.
    (High School)
  • Mr. Ace H. Dulce (Elementary)
Facultyapprox. 400
Enrollmentapprox. 5,000
CampusUrban, 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq ft)
Color Black  -  Gold  -  Gray 
Athletics conferenceMILO Best Pasarelle, SBP, PRADA, MSSA, CEAP, PAYA,
MascotWolf named Grigio
NicknameBosconian
Newspaper
  • The Braga Gazette
    (Senior High School)
  • The Bosconian Journal & Tanglaw Busko
    (Junior High School)
  • The Bosconian Gazette
    (Elementary)
AffiliationsPAASCU, TESDA
Websitedonboscomakati.edu.ph
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History

In January 26, 1954, the cornerstone of Don Bosco Makati was laid down, during the term of then, Servant of God Fr. Carlo Braga, SDB, as Provincial. At the same year, construction of the first building was completed which housed the chapel, the convent, a youth center, and the auditorium.

Salesian priests namely Fr. Quaranta, Fr. Jua, Fr. Righetti, Fr. Patrick Ryan, and Brother Nicolino Tambascia started to work at the Youth Center. In January 1955, Religious clubs, youth groups and catechism classes were formed. In June of the same year the Grade School edifice was built. Enrollees for Grades V, VI and for first year in the secondary level were accepted. In 1956 the first thirty-six (36) Grade VI pupils were the first graduates from Don Bosco Makati[2].

The Manpower Training Department (MTD) was established in 1971, aimed at helping the youth acquire employable skills. The MTD is presently known as the Technical Vocation Education and Training (TVET) center.[2]

The Institute is accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. The High School Department received its first three-year Level 1 Deregulated Status in 2004. In 2015, the Elementary Department received a Level III re-accredited status. In 2016, the High School Department received Level II re-accredited status.[2]

The Institute has celebrated its milestone jubilees over the years. In 2004, the school celebrated its golden jubilee. In 2014, it celebrated its diamond jubilee, highlighted by the laying of the cornerstone of the Fr. Carlo Braga Building, and a Eucharistic Celebration presided by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila. In 2024, the school celebrated its platinum jubilee with a Eucharistic Celebration presided by Archbishop Charles John Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines.

Programs

Elementary Department

The Elementary Department advocates information literacy as its approach to the basic curriculum required by the Department of Education. The Elementary Department emerged to have the best educational management information system[3] in the Division of Pasay Schools. Computer aided design was integrated in drafting the technical curriculum through the assistance of the Advance Technology Solutions Technologies of Singapore. Equipment and facilities for the Electronic Data Processing were installed for the networking of all records in the Accounting, Registrar, Testing and Personnel Offices.

Levels of Studies:

  • Grades 1–6
  • Kindergarten

Principal: Mr. Ace H. Dulce

Assistant Principals:

  • Mrs. Modest Rubilyn R. Cordero - Assistant Principal for Student Affairs
  • Ms. Marilou M. Sibayan - Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs
  • Fr. Benhur Borja, SDB - Assistant Principal for Pastoral Affairs

High School Department

Junior High School Unit

The Don Bosco Technical Institute - Junior High School unit is a Catholic lower secondary school for boys. The department features up-to-date facilities in the fields of academic, technical, spiritual and athletics.

Curriculum

The curriculum is as prescribed by the Department of Education — Mathematics, Science, English, Filipino, Araling Panlipunan, Christian Living, and MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, Health). With this, the student is offered a dual curriculum, with academic plus technical.

  • Grades 7 and 8 - General technology (electronics-electrical technology, automotive-mechanical technology, computer technology and industrial drafting technology)
  • Grades 9 and 10 - One specialization based on the results of an exam, quarterly grade, and student's choice (the 7 specializations are listed below)

During the first two years in junior high school, a Bosconian is exposed to a general technical education covering measurements, hand tools and light power tools applied to light metal work and simple electrical circuits together with a more advanced information technology (computer subject) curriculum. For the last two years, there is a choice of one of these technical specializations:

Alongside these specializations, all Grade 9 and 10 Bosconians also take classes in CAD (computer-aided design) using Autodesk AutoCAD.


Senior High School Unit

The Senior High School unit of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati is housed at the Father Carlo Braga Building. It is driven by a research-oriented and innovative program aimed to equip learners with academic and technical competencies, making them globally competitive and college-ready.

Curriculum

The core, specialized, and applied subjects mandated by the Department of Education, along with Christian Living subjects, are offered to both Grade 11 and 12 students with the following programs.


Principal: Mr. Alfredo A. Lozanta, Jr.

Assistant Principals:

  • Mr. Marlowe Ingles - Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Innovation
  • Mr. Edcris Paulo Tiglao - Assistant Principal for Student Affairs
  • Fr. Ramil Maranan, SDB - Spiritual Moderator


Others

  • Mr. Aldin Ferasol - Student Activity Coordinator (JHS)

Clubs

Boscorale, Don Bosco Technical Institute-Makati's choir group

• Boscorale, the school's representative choral group, is one of the known all-male High School choirs in the Philippines. The Boscorale was said to be the school's pride when it comes to chorale singing due to its various achievements from winning in various prestige chorale competitions in the metro. To date, the young male choir have already achieved 16 notable prizes: 6 championships, 9 runners-up and a minor award.[4][5][6][7] The Boscorale is currently holding the "back-to-back" championship titles in the Annual Ayala Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition and the Musica FEUropa - High School Category Competition.

Rectors of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati

  • Fr. Remo Bati, SDB
  • Fr. Marciano Evangelista, SDB
  • Fr. Vicente Cervania, SDB
  • Fr. Danilo Torres, SDB
  • Fr. Luisito A. Castañeda, SDB
  • Fr. Anthony Paul E. Bicomong (2008-2014)[8]
  • Fr. Alexander L. Garces, SDB (2014-2017)
  • Fr. Jose Favie V. Faldas, SDB (2017-2023)[9]
  • Fr. Jerry T. Santos, SDB (2023-present)[10]

Notable alumni

Magone Dome

References

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