A Short History of PBC

The Philippine Bible College (PBC) was first established as the “Bible Department” of the Luna Colleges in Tayug, Pangasinan in July 1948 under the sponsorship of the Southwest Church of Christ in Los Angeles, California, USA. Teaching the Bible in the Luna Colleges classrooms and in the community resulted in the conversion of people which formed the nucleus of the new congregation.

A chapel was built for the church at Plaridel St., Tayug, Pangasinan, and in February 1950, the Bible Department moved into it. Another change of location happened in July 1952 when faculty members and students came up to Baguio City. Classes were held in a rented concrete edifice along Mabini St., while housing were at the New Lucban Extension then at Zarate Building near Burnham Park.

Lots along Rimando Road were soon bought and in 1958 a four storey edifice started to rise which is now known as the Sharon Lodge. By the mid-1960s, a massive three storey building rose up which was named Sameon-Gregorio in honor of two former students.

Through the portals of this campus passed scores of individuals who are now preachers serving the Philippine brotherhood.

(Excerpts from the THEOLOGIAN 1986)

March 4, 2006 Minutes of Meeting

PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC MINUTES OF MEETING held on March 4, 2006, PBC Conference Room, Baguio City

Present PBCAA and BT members: Absent PBCAA members:

1. Eusebio Tanicala 1. Pablo Lachica

2. Arnold Zambrano 2. Rolando Dumawa

3. Bonifacio Patricio Jr. 3. Edwin Valencia

4. Eliseo Tangunan 4. Mardonio Bernardo

5. Santiago Sameon II

6. Rachel Cabuenas

7. Rebecca Braga

Present BOA member:

1. Cristino Sacayanan

Lunch was served at the White Room hosted by Arnold & Dana Zambrano. Prayer for the food was expressed by brother Eusebio Tanicala.

PROCEEDINGS:

1. There being a quorum the meeting was called to order 1:15pm by brother Eusebio Tanicala who also led a prayer.

2. Minutes of February 4, 2006 was read and approved.

3. Solicitation letter. The following are alumni we can send the letters to:

3.1. sister Imelda delos Reyes-Corpuz c/o Wanchai Church of Christ

3.2. Wilson & Jovy Arago – (09287425415) 25 Virinia Road
Thornton,
Heath Surrey CR 78 EL
England

3.3. Stephen & Evelyn Cleere – North West London
Church of Christ
London, England

3.4. Aida Guinsatao – 360 River Road Circle SE
Calgary, AB

3.5. Juicy Diaz-Shires c/o Bonifaacio Patricio Jr.

3.6. Nellie Libed-Shelton

4. PBC Graduation Banquet – to be catered as of this time

5. March 31-April 1, 2006 General assembly

- Dream presentation about one and one half hours.

- Team building c/o Rachel Cabuenas, Rebecca Braga, Bonifacio Patricio Jr.

- snacks donors same as Dec. 28-30, 2005 arrangement

- awards will be given next year

6. Motion # 1 – A motion was raised to amend the approved motion, that the PBCAA
Board of Trustees will sponsor at least five (5) students starting school
year 2006-2007.

Approved.

Motion # 2 – The amended motion shall be that the PBCAA Board of Trustees will
sponsor three (3) students to study at Philippine Bible College and
two (2) PBC graduates to be employed this school year 2006-2007.

Approved.

7. Sister Braga requested the PBCAA Board to give a 2x2 individual picture for the organizational chart. Colored or black n white.

OTHERS

1. Sister Florence Batobato-Manaois met a motorcycle accident and need financial help.

Motion # 3 – We received your appeal for financial help and we express our sympathy
and we agreed to pass the plate during the PBCAA general assembly
on March 31, 2006 to be transmitted to you immediately.

Approved.

2. Motion # 4. – It was moved and seconded that the Lifetime Membership Fund be
deposited to a separate bank account as soon as the amount in the
general account is sustainable.

Approved.

3.Motion # 5 – It was moved and seconded that PBCAA meetings for April & May
2006 be suspended because of summer church activities.

Approved.

4. Brother Pablo Lachica delivered a one (1) unit of personal computer with printer.
Computer is inside the PBCAA office. We will write him an acknowledgement letter.

6. A letter of resignation filed by brother Pablo Lachica was read before the group.Also add in the letter that we honor and respect his feelings but with the hope that he will reconsider his decision and will continue to serve. Brother Eusebio Tanicala will take over as Vice President for Luzon for one year in a concurrent capacity. Brother Cristino Sacayanan will talk to him to clarify matters.

7. Next meeting – June 24, 2006

6. Meeting adjourned 5:20pm. None follows

Certified correct by Rebecca Braga

Noted by Eusebio Tanicala