ICSEC-Kaplan launched in Iloilo City

The world leader in test preparation ICSEC (International Cultural Studies and Education Corporation)-Kaplan was formally launched last May 24, 2005 (Tuesday), 8:00 a.m. at ICSEC-Kaplan Educational Center in Molo, Iloilo City.

Standing from left: The staff for operations John Owen Quilla, Leah Gabitanan, and Giovanni Regacho, Dorm Coordinator/Accountant Genalyn Matulac, Marketing Assistants Myra Acdol, Arlyn Umadhay, and Honeylet Valiente, staff for operation Randolf Maambong. (Seated from left) Iloilo Academic Coordinator Ms. Joanne Near, Iloilo Center Manager Ms. Mary Ann Lo, National Marketing Director Mr. Marx Mella, Iloilo Center Director Ms. Jonalyn Lim, and Iloilo Managing Partner Mr. Johnson Lim

Present to grace the ribbon cutting ceremony were ICSEC-Kaplan Chairman & CEO Mr. George U. Lim, Iloilo Center Director Ms. Jonalyn Lim, Brother Andy, Kaplan US Senior Manager for Int'l Business Development Mr. Tony McCormac, Kaplan US Vice-President for Int'l. Business Development Mr. David Stremba, Iloilo City Vice-Mayor Hon. Guillermo dela Llana, Iloilo City Mayor Hon. Jerry Treñas and Iloilo City Councilor Hon. Ramon Cua Locsin , invited guests from different sectors of government offices related to education programs such as DepEd, CHEd, TESDA, PRC, POEA, PNA, Medical Society; College Deans, School Principals, Chief Nurses, Bank Managers, Business Partners in Media, Suppliers, and ICSEC-Kaplan's students & instructors.

The Iloilo team: (starting from left) ICSEC-Kaplan instructor Mr. Christian Ilustre, QC/Business Development Director Mr. Erwin Gatchalian, staff for operation John Owen Quilla (partly hidden), mktg. assistants Honeylet Valiente , Myra Acdol & Arlyn Umadhay, Dorm Coordinator/Accountant Ms. Genalyn Matulac, Iloilo Academic Coordinator Ms. Joanne Near, Managing Partner of Iloilo Center Mr. Johnson Lim, Iloilo Center Director Ms. Jonalyn Lim, Kaplan US Senior Manager for Int’l Business Development Mr. Tony McCormac, Kaplan US Vice-President for Int’l. Business Development Mr. David Stremba, Staff for Operation Giovanni Regacho, ICSEC-Kaplan Chairman & CEO Mr. George U. Lim and Iloilo Center Manager Ms. Mary Ann Lo

Kaplan Officer Mr. David Stremba & ICSEC-Kaplan's CEO Mr. George Lim took part in a mini press conference attended by various press people from print, radio & TV which was held at ICSEC-Kaplan's conference room. Mr. Christian Ilustre (ICSEC-Kaplan instructor) then conducted a seminar on Kaplan programs specifically NCLEX while Mr. Tony McCormac talked about the latest development on the new generation TOEFL, other upcoming courses, and other related issues in the industry. ICSEC-Kaplan's National Marketing Director Mr. Marx Mella also arrived on the latter part of the day to join the occasion.

International Cultural Studies & Education Corporation (ICSEC) was formed in 1993 with the mission to train and educate students to become responsible and well rounded individuals that shall lead and contribute to the country's positive growth. The knowledge and skills internalized by ICSEC'S graduates can be attributed to the high degree of quality employed by the institution and reinforced by its focus on coherence, depth and urgency. The institution's commitment is to develop its students, equip them with the skills to be leaders and to change events for the betterment of the external environment.

At the Iloilo Airport (from left): Vice-President for Int’l. Business Development Mr. David Stremba and Senior Manager for Int’l Business Development Mr. Tony McCormac both from Kaplan USA, ICSEC-Kaplan Chairman & CEO Mr. George U. Lim and QC/Business Development Director Mr. Erwin Gatchalian were welcomed by Iloilo Center Director Ms. Jonalyn Lim, Iloilo Managing Partner Mr. Johnson Lim and Iloilo Center Manager Ms. Mary Ann Lo.

The institution's aim likewise is to foster mutual relationships among groups and cultures. In the world now, the trend is in global economic integration brought about by market forces and technological innovations. The institution's priorities place itself highly to be able to create and spearhead borderless opportunities for their students. With these supports, ICSEC graduates, with the assistance of ICSEC and its partners find their niche wherever they may be in the future.

ICSEC holds the exclusive license to Kaplan Educational Centers (USA). ICSEC is as well over a decade of experience delivering world-class tests preparation programs. As the group believes in the potential power of education, it has invested into this side of the business that many diversified groups avoid entering into. The Kaplan Educational system in the country has been a propelling force in sending Filipino students for higher education, professional training and career opportunities outside the Philippines. Its various joint venture programs have been initiated to establish strong linkages with educational partners in the Philippines and consequently with other groups abroad. This program aims to combine ICSEC-Kaplan efforts with key people in industry who share the same convictions in education and the actualization of the human potential. As its graduates find their niche in the world, it is invigorated that its aims are actualized.

The ribbon cutting ceremony with (from left) ICSEC-Kaplan Chairman & CEO Mr. George U. Lim, Iloilo Center Director Ms. Jonalyn Lim, Brother Andy, Kaplan US Senior Manager for Int’l Business Development Mr. Tony McCormac, Kaplan US Vice-President for Int’l. Business Development Mr. David Stremba, Iloilo City Vice-Mayor Guillermo dela Llana, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and Iloilo City Councilor Ramon Cua Locsin.

Since 1938, Kaplan has helped more students for university entrance and professional licensing exams than any other company in the world. Kaplan offers test preparation courses for more than 30 exams to help students and professionals increase the test scores they need for college professional school, business, school law school and medical school. Kaplan offers far more than test preparation with over 180 permanent centers and 1200 classroom sites throughout the U.S. and overseas. Kaplan provides university admission, counseling and career services as well as customized study programs for universities and business. Please visit their website at www.kaplan.com .

In addition, Kaplan is an educational subsidiary of the Washington Post Company, one of the world's most respected information companies. They also work closely to create college and graduate admission guides with sister company Newsweek International, one of the world's eminent news magazines. As one of the leading educational service providers in the U.S.A., Kaplan has helped individuals accomplish their academic, professional and career goals.

During the presscon: (from left) QC/Business Development Director Mr. Erwin Gatchalian, Kaplan US Senior Manager for Int’l Business Development Mr. Tony McCormac, Kaplan US Vice-President for Int’l. Business Development Mr. David Stremba, ICSEC-Kaplan Chairman & CEO Mr. George U. Lim

ICSEC-Kaplan Educational Centers Nationwide provide their students with modern air conditioned facilities, active classrooms interactions and excellent learning laboratories in which they can get unlimited access on the video equipments and computer use. Audio room for counseling, gatherings, meetings and study area. A multimedia library that let students borrow books from the different courses that the center provides and offers Kaplan Home Study Kit. ICSEC offers FREE Center Pass and FREE test drive. ICSEC-Kaplan gives free counseling, career consultation to pre-enrollees and for those people who just want to know more about what ICSEC-Kaplan can offer to them. Regularly, ‘free' weekly seminars are conducted every Thursdays & Fridays at 5 pm and Saturdays at 10am. The Center offers discount for students who graduated Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude honors. Other special discounts and promos are available. Our upcoming courses to be offered are: Local Licensure Exam for Doctors, Medtech, Dentist, Practical Nurse and Occupational Therapist (OT); Refresher Programs for Math, Science & English.

ICSEC-Kaplan is located at 2nd Floor Golden Star Bldg. #132 San Marcos St., Molo, Iloilo City (near MOLO Church). Feel free to visit us anytime or call us at tel. nos. (033) 336-3155 to 56. At ICSEC-Kaplan… we make dreams a reality!