City of Mandaluyong Science High School
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The City of Mandaluyong Science High School (Mataas na Paaralang Pang-Agham ng Lungsod ng Mandaluyong) is a Secondary Public Science High School
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 system located in E. Pantaleon St., Hulo, Mandaluyong City
Mandaluyong City
The City of Mandaluyong is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the west by the country's capital, Manila, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon City and Pasig City, and by Makati City to the south...

, Philippines
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. It is a DepEd
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-recognized science high school.

School History

THE BIRTH

The City of Mandaluyong Science High School (CMSHS) was the brain child of Hon. Neptali “Boyet” M. Gonzales II, Representative, Lone District of the City of Mandaluyong borne out of necessity - the need to give quality public secondary education that will nurture the best students of the city. His lofty dream had transformed into reality during the Ground Breaking Ceremonies on March 15, 1996 at the back of the Jolo, now Hulo, Elementary School compound, E. Pantaleon Street before Noah’s Ark Sugar Refinery in Barangay Hulo, Mandaluyong City. Thus, the school was founded through the collaborative efforts of Rep. Neptali “Boyet” M. Gonzales II, Senate President Neptali A. Gonzales, Sr., then City Mayor Benjamin S. Abalos, Sr., the City Council of Mandaluyong, Dr. Pedro A. Ramos, former schools division superintendent and Dr. Eden C. Diaz, then assistant schools division superintendent, and Dr. Emelita D. Magsalin, education supervisor in science and health who was appointed officer-in-charge (OIC).

THE PIONEERS

Likewise, 13 pioneering teachers were selected to start classes in June 1996 using the Special Science and Technology curriculum, to an enrolment of 144 students who passed the written and oral examination conducted by the education supervisors of the City Schools of Mandaluyong. The old six-room Grade VI Building of Jolo Elementary School served as the first classrooms, administrative office/faculty room, and canteen.

THE FACILITIES

The left wing of the CMSHS building was constructed in 1996. By June 1997, the students occupied the new classrooms. Before end of December 1997, the right wing was completed and in 1998, the whole building was completed, then, computers, tables, and chairs were delivered.

R.A. 8497

On February 12, 1998, President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law, House Bill 7492 authored by Rep. Neptali “ Boyet” Gonzales II, thus Republic Act No. 8497 was born enacting that a science high school be established at Barangay Hulo, City of Mandaluyong and appropriating funds therefore.

INAUGURATION

The completion of the water reservoir and toilet facilities ensued, followed by the façade, basketball court, and lastly, the landscaping. With the arrival of the new sets of computers and construction of the Speech Laboratory sponsored by Eduardo Cojuangco, the unveiling of the CMSHS marker took place on August 30, 1999 with His Excellency, Joseph E. Estrada, President of the Republic of the Philippines, as the Guest of Honor.

President Estrada was joined by House Speaker Manuel Villar, DECS Secretary Andrew Gonzales, Press Secretary Gerry Barican, Majority Floor Leader Manuel A. Roxas II, Tourism Undersecretary Ram Antonio and presidential son JV Ejercito, founders of the school and constituents of the city during this special event.

Founded in 1996, by Congressman Neptali "Boyet" Gonzales II, it had its first batch of graduates in 2000 led by first valedictorian Amadea Paula Unisa. It serves graduates of both public and private grade schools not only in Mandaluyong City but in nearby cities such as San Juan, Pasig and Makati.

Before, sections of classes were named after Filipino (2nd and 4th year) and foreign scientists (1st and 3rd year). Since 2009, sections of classes are named after elements in the periodic table
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Faculty

CMSHS Faculty Association 2010-2011

President : Gigi G. Bullanday

Vice- President : Edelyn M. Oben

Secretary : Winnie L. Cruz

Treasurer : Lourdeline C. Lacson

Sub-Treasurer : Odette M. Fabon

Auditor : Rowena M. Mangaliman

Business Manager : Bonifacio G. Gimeno
P.R.O. : Paulo O. Salvidar (external) Chris P. Patron (internal)

Peace Officers : Marvin A. Dawisan, Glorivie F. Duigan

Adviser : Henry A. Sabidong

CMSHS Hymn

CMSHS School Hymn

Lyrics and Music by: Mrs. Corazon R. Regino

I

Oh, Mandaluyong Science High School

To you I pledge my life and honor

You gave me love, power, and wisdom

And made my life strong and ever fruitful

II

I shall defend your precious good name

I’ll strive and fight to give you more fame

To my fellow I’ll be an example

To my mentors I shall bring joy

And to God, the source of all and all

With thanks I’ll bow for CMSHS is my school.

Repeat II

Coda:

And to God, the source of all and all

I’ll humbly stand for CMSHS is my school

And to God, the source of all and all

I’ll proudly say that CMSHS is my school.
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