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CenterPhil Montessori was founded by Mary Jean D. Magno,a 21 years old, who graduated from De La Salle University of AB and BS Psychology. She decided to not pursue her dream to become a doctor,instead, took a course in Early Childhood Education Major in Montessori Method. After 15 months and upon completion of her education course, she went back to her father's (Juanito Armada Magno,CPA, an SGV & Co. Partner and eventually became the Postal Bank president)hometown in Janiuay, Iloilo. In June 2000, CenterPhil Montessori had 17 Casa pupils: Amiel Nicole Defensor,Fatma Maray, Eda Grace Cabial, Hope Encarguez,Francisco Habana Jr, John Paul Defensor, Marianne Defensor, Genvi Abragon, Kimberly Galang, Kitkat Galang,Syd Geemson Parrenas,Franz Wong, Mopee Buenavista,klarizze Munoz, Thea Marie Decretales.

Every year, a new level is opened to follow its pupils level.. in 2010, on its 10th year, CenterPhil Montessori has completed its Junior Casa to Fourth year, marking its first graduates in 4th year high school as its first batch of HS graduates, and they were Angelica Nicole Ogacion, Nerio Subong, Andrew Garzon, Jerum Fabela, Engelbert Esclamado, Rove Alagos,and Jobel Arenga.

Since then, several partnerships and student/faculty exchange programs have been stabilized bringing its banner in the international arena. CenterPhil Montessori became known for its aggressive move to expose its students globally. in 2009, the president decided to embed on its curriculum Culinary Arts to make sure that students have skills. The high school students to join a culinary competition in the Young Chef held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, were : Angela Marie Dago, Ronnie Rose Perez,Khiara Mae Catangcatang and Ferdinand Larroza.

Coincidentally, the government implemented K12 curriculum, giving CenterPhil Montessori one of the first 2 private schools rewarded by DepEd a permit to operate SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL in the 3rd district of Iloilo with 9 municipalities. With its strongest partner since 2009, Kryz Culinary Arts School, owned by Mrs Connie Carillo.

Not only is CenterPhil Montessori known for its quality education, but its numerous championship in basketball, making Jerum Fabela as its 1st Palarong Pambansa athlete who joined the Hua Siong High School Iloilo Champion, and bagged Silver Medal in Tarlac.Since 2010, CenterPhil Silverknights have been undefeated. With its Team Captains:Jerum Fabela 2009, Darwin Lozada 2010, Erol Suarnaba 2011, Joshua Berbegal 2012, James Yap 2013, Omar Larupay 2014, Dave Lautrizo 2015, Hiljohn Cartagena 2016. With Coaches Santino Gonzales (2010-2011), former Sb Member of Janiuay, David Brana Jr. (2011-13), Liga ng Pilipinas Point guard, Philven Parreno 2013, former Team Captain of University of Iloilo, Andee Ticzon 2013-present. Ever since the team started, the Silver Knights Basketball became the crowds favorite team in the Province of Iloilo and respected for its dedication and hard work. Most varsity players have been offered scholarships by reputable Universities. The first Silver Knights Team Captain who made it in the 79th season of UAAP is Omar Larupay of the UE Warriors.

The team would not have been realized without its Team Manager and supportive husband of the 1st and current President, now the Mayor elect of Bingawan Iloilo, Mayor Mark Plagata Palabrica.

In Taekwondo, champion since Grade 4, Mary Grace Belisario who have represented in regional meet, remains undefeated in the Congressional Meet. With her loyal coaches since 2009, nurse Wrister Defensor and hrm Leopoldo Sera.

Since 2013, the Table Tennis team managed by Mr Harold Salvarita (who have been with CenterPhil Montessori for 11 years)harvested all the golds with the help of its coaches Jude Salvarita and Guian Casco.

On August 17, 2016, AMA University approached CenterPhil Montessori to become its partner in Senior High School with courses ABM and IT.

Another chapter will start soon in 2017. Follow CenterPhil Montessori at www.facebook.com/centerphil