READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

Lesson 1: Emilian Philosopy, Vision, Mision, Core Values, Institutional

Objectives, Quality Policy and Quality Objectives

Learning Objectives:
● State Emilian philosophy, vision, mission;
● Explain the meaning of Emilian core values; and
● Demonstrate understanding of the Emilian institutional objectives, quality
policy, and quality objectives

Reading in Philippine History will tackle traditional topics in history and other
interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden your understanding of the
Philippines in terms of:
● Geopolitical History - focuses on the relationship between diplomatic history
and political authority in regard to geographic space.
● Economic History - the study of nation’s past history with relation to
economics, labor, and business in particular.
● Cultural History - a history that study one or more historical world cultures as
a whole in order to compare them to others and to analyze the causes that
are thought to be at play in terms of cultural growth, development, fruition, and
decay.
● Social History - history that concentrates upon the social, economic, and
cultural institutions of a people.
● Scientific History - studying the creation and growth of systematic knowledge.
● Religious History - study of the origin of the belief systems and the religious
organizations that support them.

Emilian Philosophy - Emilio Aguinaldo College is a private, non-sectarian, co-

educational institution of learning that fosters equal and fair opportunities of
education, the total development of our students, conscious of their national identity
and their role in the global community.

Vision - Emilio Aguinaldo College envisions itself as an internationally recognized

private non-sectarian academic institution rooted in the Filipino nationalist tradition
that consistently pursues the advancement and welfare of humanity.

Mission - Emilio Aguinaldo College provides a learner-centered, inquiry-based, and

socially relevant academic community.

Emilian Core Values

Virtue - EAC integrates knowledge and understanding among Emilians equipping
them with wisdom to choose to do only the right thing.

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Excellence - EAC inculcates among Emilians equipping the habit of doing only the
best in all undertakings.
Service - EAC develops among Emilians a strong sense of duty and responsibility of
helping others for the school, community, country, and Mother Nature.

Quality Policy - a brief statement that aligns with an organization's purpose,

mission, and strategic direction.

Quality Objectives - a specific, measurable goals that a company sets to improve

its quality management system.

The objectives of the Emilio Aguinaldo College are to:

● Offer opportunities for quality and relevant education to all qualified students;
● Cultivate the intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, and physical aspects of our
students.
● Instill an appreciation and pride in our students of their national identity; and
● Prepare graduates of global quality equipped with world class competencies
in their fields of expertise.

Emilian Attributes
A GRADUATE of the EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE possesses following
ATTRIBUTES that truly define an EMILIAN:
● E - ffective communicator
- Expresses ideas in both writer uand oral fluently and accurately
- Respects other people’s opinion
- Influences others positively
- Uses sensitive Language
- Listens with a heart

● M - orally upright individual

- Exhibits the EAC core values of Virtue, Excellence, and Service
- Acknoowledges other people’s religious affiliation
- Practices equality regardless of faith, socio-economic status, gender, jand
culture

● I - nnovayive thinker and leader

- Creates a technologically-inclined environment
- Initiates positive changes attuned to the latest trends in academe and in the
industry
- Motivates and encourages people in the attainment of the company’s VGMO
(Vission, Mission, Goals, and Objectives)

● L - ife long learner

- Exhibits inquisitiveness and engages in research

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- Explores and discovers potentialities
- Updates personally and professionally through continuing education
- Aligns profession to the type of job

● I - nternationally-driven professional
- Participates actively in international affairs
- Maintains membership in international organizations
- Demonstrates a globally competitive spirit

● A - dvocate for human welfare and the environment

- Observes CLAYGO (Clean As You Go) and waste segregation
- Protects nature through active participation in environmental activities and
programs

● N - ationalistic citizen
- Shows respect to our national identity and pride for our Filipino heritage
- Patronizes Philippine products and promotes local tourism