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History of Letran de Davao

The document summarizes the history of Letran de Davao, Inc., formerly known as Saint Mary's School for Boys. It began in 1965 as a high school intended for boys aspiring to enter the seminary. With land donated, the school opened in 1967 under the permit of Saint Mary's College. In 1974, it applied for and received government permits. In 1986, the school's name was changed to Letran de Davao to distinguish it from the girls' school and reflect its affiliation with the Dominican order. The school has since been managed by different religious orders and offers scholarships supported by Italian benefactors.

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History of Letran de Davao

The document summarizes the history of Letran de Davao, Inc., formerly known as Saint Mary's School for Boys. It began in 1965 as a high school intended for boys aspiring to enter the seminary. With land donated, the school opened in 1967 under the permit of Saint Mary's College. In 1974, it applied for and received government permits. In 1986, the school's name was changed to Letran de Davao to distinguish it from the girls' school and reflect its affiliation with the Dominican order. The school has since been managed by different religious orders and offers scholarships supported by Italian benefactors.

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History of LETRAN DE DAVAO, INC.

(Formerly Saint Mary’s School for Boys)

As early as 1965, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Tagum JOSEPH W. REGAN, M.M.
proposed to the then young Magugpo, parishioners the opening of an exclusive high-
school for boys in the Diocese intended for those who were aspiring to enter the seminary.
Indeed, this noble cause attracted young families and inspired generous people, Mr. &
MRS. FLORENCIO DOMINGO and DR. & DRA. NICOLAS OSTREA to donate a parcel
of their land for both school and seminary, the Queen of Apostles Seminary which catered
to the first year high school applicants coming from the different neighboring parishes.

With the seminary in operation, the Bishop negotiated with the Directress of Saint
Mary’s College, Rev. Mother Rufita Jardin, R.V.M., to open a high school for boys using
temporarily the permit of Saint Mary’s College. As a consequence, Saint Mary’s College
became an exclusive high school for girls and the new school, named Saint Mary’s College
Boys Department, became exclusive high school for boys. The school was formally
opened in June 1967 automatically adopting all the first year to fourth year high school
boys of Saint Mary’s College.

In June of 1974; the school applied for a Government Permit and was issued a
Temporary Permit No. 261, S. 1975. A year later, it was granted a Government
Recognition No.114, S. 1976, issued on the 17th of June 1976 by the Department of
Education, and Culture, Manila, Philippines.

In 1986, under the Administration of a priest of the Dominican Order, Fr. Jerry R.
Manlangit, o.p., a deliberation was done affecting the name of the school. The new
administrator realized firstly that Saint Mary’s School for Boys was oftentimes mistaken
for Saint Mary’s College, the school for girls. Secondly, Saint Mary’s School for Boys,
being under the Dominican Order, was institutionally related with the chain school of
Letran. Thus, on June 16, 1987, the school was officially named LETRAN DE DAVAO,
INC. and remained so in spite of the change in administration from Dominican order to
the Brothers of the Sacred heart, then to the Congregation Schools of Charity – the
CANAVIS FATHERS.

Since school year 2001-2002, the school has been managed by Fr. Fernando S.
Fietta, csch, who, being supported by Italian Benefactors, undertook a makeover of the
school campus and established the Canavis Scholarship for the needy and deserving
students.
Follow-up Questions:

1. What year nadungagan ug grade school ang Letran? Preschool?


Answer: 12yrs./2006 ago ang grade school nag start
2. na officially CO-ED ang Letran?
Answer: school yr 2004-2005 coed with for girls
3. What year nagsugod na nadungagan ug 1 more section per year level?
Answer: 2006

4. What year nagsugod ang SHS?


Answer: Nagsugod nag offer ug senior high sa Letran is SY 2016-2017
3 ka strands: HUMMS, STEM, ABM

Images:
The High School Class of Bonita Vivienne’s Father in 1977.
Special Thanks to:

Letran de Davao, Inc., Hanna Rosary A. Lumaad, and Ma’am


Marilyn for the support and for helping me on my project. 

To God Be the Glory!

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