Jose Maria College

Private college in Davao City, Philippines

Location in Mindanao

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Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI), or simply Jose Maria College (JMC), is a tertiary educational institution in Davao City, Philippines.^[1]

Background

Jose Maria College was founded in the year 2000 by pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, naming the institution after his parents, José Quiboloy and María Carreon.^[2]^[3] The campus is situated near the Francisco Bangoy International Airport.^[4]

Administration and admission

While its founder is affiliated with the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, JMC is non-sectarian in administration and is open to admission to any students regardless of religious background. It offers both basic (kindergarten to senior high school) to tertiary education.^[5]

At the 2024 Senate hearings, the JMC were alleged to be promising KJC members scholarship in exchange for being full-time workers for KJC. The administration was also accused of withholding transcript of records from its ex-KJC students who left church.^[6]

Sports

The Jose Maria College's varsity team are known as the JMC Kings. The JMC maintains a men's basketball team.^[7]^[8]^[9]

References

^ "List of HEIs and Programs". CHEDRO 11 Official Website. Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 11. May 18, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
^ "In the know: Apollo Quiboloy". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 21, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
^ Gavilan, Jodesz (March 14, 2024). "FAST FACTS: Who is Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the 'Appointed Son of God'?". Rappler. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
^ Montalvan, Antonio II (March 9, 2024). "What price for obstructing justice?". VERA Files.
^ "International partners boost Davao college". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. July 12, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
^ Chi, Cristina (March 13, 2024). "Lawmakers puzzled over VP Sara's presence at Quiboloy 'prayer rally'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
^ Fuertes, Rommel Jr. (June 18, 2023). "Mindanao's Jose Maria College gains lessons after stepladder elimination". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
^ Anzures, Rom (June 14, 2023). "FEU clobbers Jose Maria College in FilOil play-in". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
^ "Davao's Jose Maria College wins NSBC title". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 5, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2024.