Category: Early Childhood Education Module Class

Sep 30

THE 4 R’s OF MMP’S JOURNEY

Reconnecting • Reaching • Realizing • Rejoicing
Celebrating God’s faithfulness in every step of the journey

RECONNECTING…

Meeting with World Vision

On July 13, 2026, MMP met with World Vision Development Foundation (WVDF), to explore the renewal of their partnership, particularly through the purchase and use of MMP’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) books and learning materials. WVDF has been a valued MMP partner since 2017. MMP is grateful for the opportunity to once again extend its developmentally appropriate and values-based ECE resources to vulnerable and underserved children through WVDF’s programs.

Foursquare Church

Truly, investing in teachers is investing in the future. Wherever teachers go, they carry with them the knowledge, values, and training they have received—and the impact can continue from one generation to another. This is what happened with Teacher Ester Tiborio, one of our pioneer teachers from Foursquare Church. MMP started a Precshool among Foursquare churches in year 2024. She is was one of those who received MMP training. Today, she has returned with a vision to establish her own school ministry—not only as a teacher but also as a pastor. Truly, we can never fully measure the impact of the training we give to teachers. The seeds we plant today can bear fruit in ways we may never see. The legacy goes on and on. As she herself shared, “Di ko pa rin malilimutan ang training ninyo sa akin.” (I will never forget the training you gave me.)

REACHING ACROSS…

Good Shepherd Montessori of Pasig

Good Shepherd Montessori of Pasig – MMP was visited by a Chinese couple from Good Shepherd Montessori to explore a possible partnership. We were later invited to visit their centers in Antipolo and Tagaytay. We continue to pray for God’s guidance as we explore this partnership.

REALIZATION….

Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education

July 18 and Aug. 1 – Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education – MMP had a very successful session on “Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education,” one of the core modules in its Certificate Course in Early childhood Education Program. The session was attended by a student from Indonesia, who shared this encouraging testimony: “Every Saturday, I am so excited to attend classes because I am learning a lot!” Her enthusiasm reminds us of the value of equipping teachers through quality training that can impact children and communities beyond borders.

From Homeschooling Mom to Educational Visionary (Ms. Marie Fe Setiawan’s Testimony: MMP ECE Student from Indonesia)

“My journey began at home as a homeschooling mother. Through homeschooling, Sunday School ministry, and later my experience with Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP), I discovered a deep passion for nurturing children and creating meaningful learning experiences.

When homeschooling ended, I sensed God leading me toward a new calling—to create a preschool where children can grow not only academically, but also in wisdom, character, creativity, compassion, and responsibility.


MMP helped me connect my experiences as a mother, teacher, and ministry leader with child-centered and relationship-based approaches to education. My Christian faith remains the foundation of my vision, inspired by Romans 12:2.


Thank you, MMP, for being part of this journey and helping turn my mother’s dream into a growing educational vision.”

What began as a mother’s dream has grown into a calling to nurture many children—to create a place where they are known, valued, encouraged to think and create, taught to care for others, and guided toward what is good.”

REJOICING…

My Children’s House of Hoe launches Huwag Magsikreto


My Children’s House of Hope Launches Huwag Magsikreto On July 18, 2026, My Children’s House of Hope (Bahay Bata 127, Inc.), an MMP partner since 2014 launched its new video and storybook entitled Huwag Magsikreto—an empowering animated film and learning resource dedicated to child protection and the prevention of child abuse. The initiative seeks to equip children with age-appropriate knowledge and the confidence to speak up, seek help, and protect themselves from situations that may put them at risk. MMP is grateful to My Children’s House of Hope for developing this important resource and is committed to sharing it with its partner schools, organizations, and network of contacts. Through this collaborative effort, MMP hopes to help strengthen awareness and promote safer environments where every child is protected, valued, and heard. Watch the video: Scan the QR code below.

Jun 01

Equipping Educators, Empowering Children, Expanding Partnerships for Inclusive Transformation

Coaching and Monitoring Visit – Alay Pag-ibig. CDC On February 5, 2026, Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) conducted a coaching and monitoring visit at the Alay Pag-ibig Child Development Center. The first part of the session focused on classroom observation, where MMP carefully observed how teachers facilitated learning activities. This served as an initial assessment to identify key areas for improvement and future coaching support. The second part of the visit centered on planning and coaching for the upcoming Moving Up Ceremony scheduled for the following month. Emphasis was given to ensuring that the celebration is developmentally appropriate, meaningful, and aligned with the children’s stage of growth.


Spiritual Formation Bible Module. On February 7, 2026, the second Bible module officially commenced under the teaching of Pastor Ronald Hernandez. The course, Spiritual Formation, is part of MMP’s Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education, offered in partnership with the Asian Theological Seminary. This academic program is headed by Teacher Aida Aquino, whose dedication and commitment continue to strengthen and unify the MMP team. We thank God for her faithful, responsible, and wholehearted service to the ministry.


Guest Lecture at DZAS Anniversary Celebration. “On Line Parenting with Mommy Bessie” MMP Director, Dr. Chonabelle M. Domingo, was honored to serve as guest lecturer during the 30th anniversary celebration of DZAS personality Dr. Bessie Rios in an online parenting program. Dr. Rios, a former Executive Director of MMP, began her journey with the organization as host of the parenting program Suplingap, with Dr. Domingo as co-host. Over the years, this program evolved into Memo ni Mommy, which continues to air on DZAS 702. The anniversary celebration was held on February 14, 2026, at City Mall, Tarlac City, coinciding with Valentine’s Day.


NSTP Partnership with UPOU. Mission Ministries Philippines warmly welcomes a new partnership in the area of National Service Training Program through students from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). An orientation meeting was held on February 18 at the MMP Office, where the students presented their advocacy on raising awareness about online bullying. As part of their community engagement initiative, they aim to conduct an orientation seminar in one of MMP’s partner schools. The following day, MMP conducted a school visit to Pristine Heritage Academy to finalize the schedule and provide additional teacher coaching and mentoring. The outreach activity is scheduled for March 9, 2026.


PCMN Participation and OSAEC Advocacy. On February 20, 2026, MMP participated in the Philippines Children’s Mission Network (PCMN), a national faith-based NGO network of child-focused organizations, where MMP is an active member and its Director serves as part of the Board. One of PCMN’s key advocacies is addressing Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). In alignment with this, MMP is planning to formally integrate this topic into its Practical Seminar tentatively scheduled for June 2026.


Partnership Exploration with Compassion International. An online follow-up meeting with Compassion International was held on February 25, 2026, to explore possible areas of collaboration with MMP, particularly in the area of Remedial Reading. Both organizations are prayerfully looking forward to the development of this partnership for the benefit of more children and communities.

Special Education Initiative and Training Seminar. The year 2026 marks a significant milestone for MMP as it strengthens its commitment to equip partners in the field of Special Education. This initiative recognizes Republic Act No. 11650, also known as the “Inclusive Education Act,” which promotes policies and services for learners with disabilities in support of inclusive education. In response to this growing need, MMP continues to equip teachers and partners in the area of Special Education. As part of this initiative, MMP conducted a seminar on February 21, 2026, entitled “Special Education for Children: Understanding the Fundamentals of Inclusive Education and Creating Effective Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for Special Learners.” The seminar was attended by 95 teachers who expressed a strong desire to better serve children with diverse learning needs. More SPED trainings and seminars are planned in the coming months.

Feb 13

Anchored in Faith, Growing in Impact

DAP Sunday School (DAP SS)

SBCC Sunday School Seminar

One of the significant new programs of Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) is the establishment of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Sunday Schools. This initiative was pioneered by MMP in three churches at the Leto Center in Crame, Quezon City.

Last January 3, 2026, MMP successfully conducted a Sunday School Seminar attended by newly recruited Sunday School teachers. The seminar equipped participants with foundational principles and practical strategies for effective DAP-based children’s ministry.

God willing, MMP plans to sponsor face-to-face DAP Sunday School Seminar using the same model, to further strengthen children’s ministry nationwide. This seminar will be held in the venue where the first DAP Sunday School facilitated by MMP was established, serving as living models of best practice.

CEDNET: Christian Educator’s Network

Two significant activities were conducted in partnership with CEDNET:

a) Generous Students Bible Olympics 2026 – January 16, 2026

MMP, together with Pastors Joseph and Sundie, had the honor of serving as one of the judges during the Generous Students Bible Olympics 2026, held at JCSGO Christian Academy. The event celebrated students’ biblical knowledge, faith, talents, and character development.
Beyond the competition, this meaningful gathering opened doors for new connections, allowing MMP to be introduced to several CEDNET partners who may become future ministry collaborators—strengthening partnerships and expanding our outreach.

b) 9th Annual National Bible Day Celebration – January 26, 2026

Held at the SMX Convention Center, Manila, this nationwide celebration brought together Christian educators and ministry workers from across the country. MMP was generously granted 100 free slots, although 25 participants, including MMP staff, were able to attend. Of these, 20 were MMP teachers, and 7 were blessed to win in games and raffle draws, adding joy, fellowship, and encouragement to the event.


More importantly, this gathering paved the way for strategic partnerships, leading to an invitation for MMP to participate in the Christian Revival Conference / Revival Philippines 2026 – RIG Asia on February 26, 2026. Through this event, MMP will have the opportunity to submit a proposal to Mr. Manny Pacquiao, opening doors for expanded ministry impact and collaboration.

In Partnership with Asian Theological Seminary (ATS)

Certificate Course in Early (Childhood Education ECE)

After much prayer, the 13th Batch of the Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education officially opened on January 10, 2026, and will run until July 31, 2027, with 11 students enrolled this semester.
The first module, Bible Introduction, is being facilitated by Prof. Noli Mendoza of Asian Theological Seminary, grounding students in biblical foundations essential for Christian education. The next module, Spiritual Formation, will be conducted on February 7 and 14, 2026.

ATS Christian Education Summit

On January 31, 2026, MMP had the privilege of presenting its ministry through a PowerPoint presentation and showcasing its educational materials at the ATS Christian Education Summit, themed: “ANCHORED: The Bible as the Foundation of Education for Human Flourishing.”

This significant platform enabled MMP to share its vision, programs, and resources with Christian educators and ministry leaders from various institutions. The engagement fostered meaningful collaboration, strengthened partnerships, and inspired a shared commitment to excellence in faith-based education.

MMP Refresher Course : Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) Seminar

Theme: Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) for Young Children: Strategies for Fostering Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Social Skills in Preschoolers

This seminar focused on practical strategies to help preschoolers recognize and manage emotions, build positive relationships, and develop empathy. The training was participated in by 91 teachers and early childhood practitioners on January 24, 2026

Compassion International Philippines

A strategic meeting was held on January 21, 2026 with Compassion International Philippines to explore how MMP’s technology-based reading programs and instructional books can be integrated into their child development initiatives. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2026 to further discuss collaboration opportunities.

MMP Board – Annual Board Meeting

MMP held its Annual Board Meeting on January 30, 2026, at the MMP Office to review the ministry’s performance, evaluate strategic directions, and finalize plans for 2026.

Finally, let us give a big round of applause to our amazing MMP teachers who passed the Teachers Licensure Examination last September 21, 2025, with results released in December 2025. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement! We celebrate your hard work, faith, and perseverance. Well done!

Oct 20

September Highlights

CEdNet

On September 6, 2025, Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) marked its first formal partnership with the Christian Educators’ Network (CEDNET), the education sectoral ministry of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC).

As an initial engagement, MMP participated in CEDNET’s 5th Convention, where it was given a booth to showcase the Kidpreneur Curriculum. We continue to seek God’s guidance as we explore future collaborations, with the desire to connect with Christian schools that are part of CEDNET’s growing network.

La-Salle Orientation

Since 2010, MMP has partnered with De La Salle University through its NSTP program, providing students with meaningful service and advocacy experiences. Recently, through the GEPCOM program, several student groups collaborated with MMP to produce advocacy materials such as posters, infographics, and videos—truly a blessing to the ministry.

Sep 16

August Highlights and Upcoming Events

Preparations are in full swing for the Summer 2026 Teachers’ Camp in Boracay, with MMP teacher officers and supervisors holding regular meetings to finalize the details. The camp is scheduled on April 6-9, 2026—an event we are eagerly anticipating!


For professional development, MMP recently held its first Refresher Course for SY 2025–2026, titled “Mindfulness and Self-Regulation Techniques for Preschoolers”, facilitated by Prof. Claribel Amihan via Zoom. The next course will be “Identifying and Supporting Developmental Delays in Young Children” with Teacher Elizabeth Anne King-Santos.


In the area of church ministry, MMP facilitated the seminar “Rekindle, Revisit, Revitalize Your Sunday School” at God’s Children Learning Center, General Trias, Cavite on August 30, 2026, after several postponements due to weather.


Finally….exciting news! MMP, in partnership with Asian Theological Seminary, is now accepting participants for the 13th Batch of the Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education. Don’t miss this opportunity—check out the schedule below and join us!

Training Certificate Course in Early Childhood Care and Education
School Year 2025-2026

ModuleSchedule
A. Biblical Foundation
Bible Intro Jan. 10 & 17, 2026
Spiritual FormationFeb. 7 & 14, 2026
Holistic & Transformational Ministry March 21 & 28, 2026
B. Foundational ECE Courses
Child & DevelopmentMay 23 & 30, 2026
AssessmentJune 20 & 27, 2026
Philosophical Foundation of ECEJuly 18 & 25, 2026
CurriculumAugust 22 & 29, 2026
B1. Teacher’s Track
Developmental ReadingSept. 19 & 26, 2026
Classroom ManagementOct. 17 & 24, 2026
Practicum 1Nov. 7 & 28, 2026
B2. Admin Track
Operation & MngtJan. 16 & 30, 2027
Strategic PlanningFeb. 13 & 20, 2027
Practicum 2July 3 & 31, 2027
Apr 30

Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education Graduation Day

Finally, the much-awaited Graduation Day of our Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education has arrived! After two (2) years of dedication and hard work, ten (10) students joyfully reaped the fruits of their labor.

This momentous event, held in partnership with Asian Theological Seminary, took place on February 1, 2025 and marked a significant milestone in their journey as educators.

MMP is truly humbled and honored to have equipped and trained this new generation of transformational preschool teachers.

Jun 28

Transformed Teachers, Transformed Generation

After three arduous years of grappling with the global pandemic, where no students were able to enroll, we are overjoyed to announce that we finally have a group of ten exceptional individuals who successfully completed their Certificate course in Early Childhood Education on June 26, 2023.

This momentous achievement was made possible through our valued partnership with the Asian Theological Seminary. To our esteemed graduates, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes as you embark on this noble journey of transforming the lives of our early learners. Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the field of education are truly commendable. As you now formally assume the responsibility of shaping the minds and futures of our young ones, may the divine blessings of the Lord be upon you. May you find fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction in the remarkable work you have chosen. We take immense pride in your accomplishments and are confident that you will excel in your chosen path. You have overcome numerous obstacles and demonstrated exceptional resilience during these unprecedented times. Your unwavering determination serves as an inspiration to us all.

Once again, congratulations to our graduates! May God bless each and every one of you abundantly as you embark on this remarkable journey of transforming lives.

Dec 17

ECE Batch 2022 Get Together

The new batch of students of the Training Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education or ECE modules finally had their first face-to-face get-together last November 26, 2022, at the Peri Peri Restaurant in SM Megamall.

This was attended by some students that have access to the venue since some students of the ECE are from different places as far as Catanduanes from the South and Isabela from the North and even a student from Jakarta, Indonesia.

It was an opportunity to interact with each other personally. Sharing laughter and best wishes to everyone. The group also agreed that this will be just the start of many get-togethers.

In the course of the Pandemic, this program was inactive since there were no students enrolling. In April of this year, finally, students started enrolling and started the program again.  This program is being offered online.

The Training Certificate Course in Early Childhood Care and Education, a joint program of Mission Ministries Phil. and Asian Theological Seminary was created in response to the growing need of offering quality Early Childhood Care and Education distinguished by a biblical perspective.

Oct 03

Mission Ministries Philippines Goes Tribal Ministry

Last July 21–25, 2022, Dr. Chonabelle M. Domingo, CEO and President, and Mrs. Aida Aquino, Administrative Officer of MMP, traveled to Zamboanga to hold a mission seminar. Pastor Leo Salibio coordinated this. 15 tribal churches from different places in Zamboanga participated in the aforementioned event.

This was the first mission seminar of MMP after almost three years of battling the Covid 19 pandemic. This is an offshoot of one of the preschools MMP started in 1991. The name of the school is Adonai Little Shepherd School located at Batasan in Quezon City.

Pastor Salibio’s father was a missionary in Mindanao at the time, while his mother taught preschool. His father was successful in starting 15 churches among various tribes. When Pastor Leo’s father passed away, he assumed leadership of these congregations. Catching the vision of his parents, Pastor Leo wanted schools for all 15 of the churches his father founded. Thus, this ECE seminar was born out of that vision.

The condition of the community is very poor. The majority are farmers who also keep pigs in their backyards for a living. They do not have access to clean water. What they have is a pipe from the mountain as their source of water supply. To have water in their homes, they must gather it from these pipes. The neighborhood is situated in a mountainous region. To reach the area, it is a 3-hour ride on motorcycles.

However, despite the fact that they may be financially underprivileged, they are wealthy spiritually. Once every two months, the 15 churches come together for a 4-day fasting and fellowship event. Daylong devotion and a dawn vigil are observed. They dedicate their lives to spiritual growth.

When one thinks back on the experience, one is reminded of how the ancient churches in biblical times dedicated themselves to living in accordance with the idea of love for God and neighbor.

Dr. Domingo is thinking about reaffirming MMP’s commitment to providing our tribal community with a high-quality education. And we need to acquire funding in order for such an endeavor.


A seed was planted in this ECE seminar— let us pray… wait… and watch.

Oct 03

Hitting Two Birds with One Stone

Teacher Ester Mendador, a preschool teacher living in Jakarta, Indonesia for 11 years. She discovered MMP’s Training Certificate in Early Childhood Care Education while looking for an online early childhood education course.

Her main reason for enrolling was to earn a certificate as a requirement in her job.


She would never have imagined that this was God calling her, though. According to her testimony, she was not raised reading the Bible and did not even know how to open it, let alone know the texts inside.

She was astounded by the way their professor, Pastor Jhun Osorio, described the bible when she attended the first module, which is the Bible Introduction. She was also amazed by how simple it was for her classmates to locate the scriptures under discussion.

According to her, she joined this training certificate program purely for the goal of earning the certificate and had no idea that she would learn anything much more significant about God. It is like hitting two birds with one stone.

She has a friend in college who kept on inviting her to join a Christian community. But she refused. And yet God has a way.

She is compelled to listen in order to complete the Training Certificate in her Early Childhood Education class. However, she was able to learn more about God and develop her faith when she opened her eyes, ears, and heart.

This training certificate teaches more than just the fundamentals of early childhood education; it also emphasizes the importance of the Bible. After all, God is the foundation of everything.