MMP warmly welcomes Ma’am Mary Ann Flores as our new Accountant and Prof. Vicka Siddayao as faculty for the ATS-MMP Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education. Teacher Vicka facilitated the Developmental Reading module on September 26 and October 3.
We thank the Lord for bringing these dedicated professionals to MMP as they share their gifts and expertise in advancing our mission of providing quality, Christ-centered early childhood education, especially for children in need.
MMP is pleased to officially welcome Ma’am Evelyn Naval, Administrator of the Optimus Center for Development, as one of the newest faculty members of MMP’s Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education.
Ma’am Evelyn facilitated the course “Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (ECE)”, held on August 22 and 29, 2026. As part of her presentation, she also highlighted the distinctive features of MMP’s curriculum and its application in early childhood settings.
MMP currently has 8 student teachers officially enrolled in the course. We are grateful to Ma’am Evelyn for sharing her knowledge, experience, and passion for quality early childhood education with our learners.
At MMP, the journey continues through meaningful discussions, continuous training, new beginnings, and a lasting legacy. Each conversation opens new possibilities, each training equips and empowers, and each relationship creates an impact that reaches the next generation.
ONGOING TRAINING
MMP held its first Refresher Course on August 15, 2026, focusing on “Assessment in Early Childhood Education: Learning Through Observations, Portfolios, and Learning Stories.”
The training introduced practical and developmentally appropriate approaches to assessing young children’s learning and development through observation, portfolios, and learning stories. It was facilitated by Prof. Elizabeth Anne King-Santos and attended by 87 participants.
This refresher course provided early childhood educators with practical tools and strategies to better understand, document, and support each child’s learning journey.
ONGOING DISCUSSION
On August 25, 2026, MMP met with I-Syoot, a multimedia production and communications company specializing in advocacy, documentary storytelling, and strategic campaigns. The meeting was part of ongoing discussions toward a possible joint initiative to address the continuing challenge of reading literacy in the Philippines.
While the PISA 2025 results showed a 20-point improvement in the Philippines’ reading performance from 2022, significant gaps remain, with only 31% of Filipino 15-year-olds reaching minimum Level 2 reading proficiency. The discussions explored how MMP’s experience in ECE and literacy development, together with iSyoot’s communication and advocacy expertise, could help promote reading among vulnerable and underserved children.
ONGOING LEGACY
Another testimony of how MMP’s training impacts lives across generations. Teacher Kay is the daughter of one of MMP’s partner-school teachers. Her mother is now serving in missions in another country.
Kay and her sister came to MMP to explore ways of partnering with us through their new church, where they are planning to establish an Early Childhood Program in a non-formal setting, known as a School Readiness Program.
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:2 NIV
It is truly encouraging to see how the training received by one generation can inspire and equip the next to continue the ministry.
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.
The recently concluded 32nd Early Childhood Education Level 1 seminar, held from June 20-22, 2024, marks the commencement of Mission Ministries Philippines' Year-Round Seminars. This enlighteningevent brought together early childhood educators and practitioners via Zoom, focusing on the theme “Rekindling Your Passion in Early Childhood Education”.
The three-day seminar showcased speakers primarily from the University of the Philippines. Their presentations were largely based on the philosophy adopted by Mission Ministries Philippines. It was impressive to see how the speakers connected their content to the Developmentally Appropriate Philosophy endorsed by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
The seminar highlighted the new Matatag Curriculum of the Department of Education, underscoring the government’s recognition of its vital role in shaping Filipino children. This curriculum aims to unleash the full potential of the new generation for national progress. MMP's curriculum closely aligns with Matatag, positioning MMP as a pioneer, having implemented it from the outset. Part of the Matatag curriculum includes teaching 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, which are also integrated into MMP’s Kidprenuer curriculum. This approach aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in children, preparing them to be future leaders not only in business but also in serving the Kingdom of God.
As the field of early childhood education continues to evolve, events like this seminar play a crucial role in fostering a community of informed and passionate educators committed to providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate education for all children.
