In February 15, 1988, Manny P. Del Prado, an engineering graduate from De La Salle University Manila and grandson of One of Imus Cavite’s most illustrious citizen the late Dr. Lorenzo Paredes (Founder of Imus Institute – the biggest private Secondary School in the province of Cavite) decided to become a computer enterprenuer and established Imus Computer Center in Room No. 4 of Ilano Building, Nueno Avenue, Imus Cavite. It was the first Computer time rental center in the town of Imus.

Imus Computer Center added short term computer training as one of its services and in no time it became one of the most popular computer training centers in the province of Cavite. Manny P. Del Prado has likewise included computer hardware sales and computer software development as part of its services. Imus Rural Bank became the first Computer Hardware customer of Imus Computer Center when they purchased an IBM compatible personal computer for its Bank operations. Liwayway Marketing Corporation, makers of Oishi Crackers, became the first Software Development customer of Imus Computer Center when they signed the contract for ICC to develop their Payroll System.

Interest in computer has increased tremendously among school owners, administrators and students. Several schools have approached ICC to hire them as consultants to teach their students on how to use the computer. The Queen of Angels Learning Center in Imus Cavite became the first Elementary School to hire ICC for computer tie-up services. Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA) in Dasmarinas, Cavite became the first secondary school to hire ICC for Computer tie-up services. Imus Institute became the first tertiary school to hire ICC for Computer tie-up services.

Manny P. Del Prado became a member of the biggest organization of computer professionals in the Philippines, The Philippine Computer Society (PCS). Officers of the PCS requested Mr. Del Prado to establish the PCS chapter in the province of Cavite and so the Cavite Computer Society was born with Manny Del Prado as founding President. In November of 1991, Manny P. Del Prado became part of the 1st Philippine Delegation to the COMDEX/Fall Computer Exhibit in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Imus Computer Center added Corporate Training as an added service. The International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) in Silang, Cavite hired ICC to conduct a two-month computer literacy seminar for its local staff. The National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines in Makati City hired ICC to introduce Computers to their staff as part of its initial computerization efforts.

The Department of Education Culture and Sports (DECS) at this time was trying to streamline the offering of computer courses in the Philippines due to the proliferation of computer schools without the necessary permits. ICC applied for and was granted a government permit to offer short term courses in Computer Concepts, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Database Management System. ICC represented by its President and Founder Manny Del Prado, was again part of the Philippine delegation to the COMDEX/Fall 1993 Computer Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

ICC decided to concentrate on its computer school operations. ICC applied for and was granted  government recognition to offer a 2-Year Computer Programming course. The initial batch of enrollees for the 2-Year Computer Programming course was 40 students.

ICC expanded its course offering. It applied for and was granted government recognition to offer2-Year Computer Programming, 2 Year Computer Secretarial, 2 Year Computer Technician and 2 Year Computer Aided Drafting and Design courses. The 2-Year Computer Aided Drafting and Design was part of the technology transfer agreement that ICC signed with Advanced Technologies and Solutions (ATS) of Singapore. The DECS – Technical  Vocational Division reorganized all technology-based schools in Southern Tagalog and formed the Private Technical Vocational Educators Association (PTVEA). ICC President Manny Del Prado was elected PTVEA Secretary.

ICC installed an Internet Connection with a Manila-based dial-up Internet Service Provider and became the first Computer School in Imus to introduce its students to the new technology of the World Wide Web. ICC has likewise re-engineered its curriculum and phased out most of it’s DOS-based computer subjects in lieu of the Windows based application software.

ICC made a strategic move to branch out to other places. In the first semester of school year 1997-1998, ICC opened ICC Las Pinas. It was ICC’s first branch outside Cavite located at the 2nd floor of Cuevas Bldg., Pamplona 1, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Pinas City. In the 2nd semester of school year 1997-1998, ICC opened ICC Rosario in the 2nd floor of Ricasata Bldg., Gen. Trias Drive, Rosario, Cavite.

The functions of the DECS Technical Vocational Department and the National Manpower & Youth Council were merged to form the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Together with its birth TESDA reorganized the Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET) policies in the Philippines. ICC President Manny Del Prado became one of the facilitators in a regional conference called by TESDA to discuss the implementation of the Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS). ICC Rosario moved to a bigger place in the 2nd floor of Royal Star Bldg., Gen. Trias Drive, Rosario Cavite. ICC was among the first school in Cavite to be given Program Registrations by TESDA.

ICC GMA was born in the 2nd flr. Evangelista Bldg., Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite. ICC was the first Computer School chain to open in the town of GMA. ICC amended its Articles of Incorporation and changed its name from Imus Computer Center to Imus Computer College. TESDA has likewise issued new Certificates of Registration to the different ICC branches to recognize its new competency based curriculum.
ICC President and Founder Manny P. Del Prado was elected President of the Private Technical Vocational Educators Association of Region IV. PTVEA is the biggest association of technical schools in Region IV with a combined Enrollment of more than 20,000 students. ICC celebrated its 12th foundation anniversary with a sports festival in Gen. Trias Sports Center, Gen. Trias, Cavite. ICC President Manny P. Del Prado was appointed Las Pinas (Host) Lions Club Youth Outreach Chairman. ICC has likewise signed School Agreement No. 228369 with Microsoft Corporation Singapore.
ICC Dasmariñas was born in the 4th floor of Virginia Mansions, Aguinaldo Highway, Dasmariñas, Cavite. ICC celebrated its 13th Foundation Anniversary with a Sports Festival in the Cavite Provincial Gym, Trece Martirez City. ICC held its 7th Commencement Exercise at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). ICC represented by its President Manny P. Del Prado and Finance Director Lordjie Del Prado, attended COMDEX/ASIA’2001 Computer Conference and Exhibition at the Singapore International Convention Center.
ICC Celebrated its 14th foundation anniversary with a sports festival in the Emilio Aguinaldo Gym in Dasmarinas, Cavite. ICC held its 8th Commencement Exercises at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). ICC enrollment surpassed the 1,250 student enrollment mark for the first time in the first semester of school year 2001-2002. ICC, represented by Julie Ramos (Open Category) and Raul Cortez Jr. (Youth Category) won the Cavite Information Technology Competition sponsored by TESDA Cavite.
ICC, represented by Marilou Arbolante, won the Microsoft Skills Olympics in the province of Cavite and in Southern Tagalog region. ICC held its 9th Commencement Exercises at PICC with the theme, “The ICC Graduate: I’m Committed & Competent”. ICC had a faculty development and team building workshop at the Holiday Inn Mimosa Hotel, Clark Field, Pampanga. Another ICC branch was born at the Sycamore Center, Alabang-Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
ICC became a Microsoft Authorized Testing Center for Microsoft Office applications. With the signing of the agreement, ICC students could earn the globally recognized Microsoft Specialist and Microsoft Expert certifications at the convenience of the school’s environment. ICC held its 16th foundation anniversary at the Emilio Aguinaldo Gym in Dasmarinas, Cavite. The theme of the event was ICC at 16: Shaping the New Generation. ICC held its 10th commencement exercises at the PICC with the theme, “The ICC Community: Education is our Future!”  The ICC 2004 faculty development seminar was held at the Subic International Hotel at Subic, Zambales.
ICC Bacoor was born at the 3rd Floor of Ching Bldg in Molino, Bacoor. ICC launched its community outreach program, in line with the National Service Training Program (NSTP), with the institutionalization of the “Free Internet Training” to the different public high schools near the respective ICC branch. ICC graduates achieved a 58% passing rate in the National Certificate exams administered by TESDA. The passing rate is above the national passing rate of 47.2%. ICC enrollment surpassed the 1,500 mark.
ICC was awarded Most Outstanding Computer School in the Philippines by the Philippine Quality Awards for Business Excellence in awarding ceremonies held January 30, 2006 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Ayala Avenue, Makati City. ICC President & Founder, Manny P. del Prado, visited The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) – Dover Campus in Singapore, September 8, 2006 to observe the latest trends in technical education.
ICC achieved a 93% certification rate during the I.T. National Certification Exams administered by TESDA during the whole month of March 2007. ICC established its 8th branch in Delria Bldg, MH del Pilar St, Silang, Cavite last March 16, 2007. ICC President & Founder, Manny P. del Prado, visited Netcom Corporation, Robot Village, Samsung Corporation, Apple Corporation & the New York Institute of Technology in New York City, last May 21-29, 2007 to observe the latest trends in information technology education. ICC President & Founder Manny P. del Prado accepted the invitation of the Royal Institution of Singapore to become a Fellow in the Singapore Royal Institute of Educators last July 5, 2007. ICC President & Founder Manny P. del Prado visited Malaysia’s Multimedia Super Corridor last July 6-9, 2007 to observe the latest trends in academe-industry collaboration.

ICC celebrated its 20th founding anniversary with the theme “ICC: 20 Years in Computer Education.” Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 17 at the Emilio Aguinaldo gym in Dasmarinas, Cavite. ICC Las Pinas transferred last Mar 15 to a new location at Rubetan Bldg, Pamplona Uno as the owners of the Cuevas Bldg intended to demolish the bldg. ICC conducted a Goal Setting & Strategic Planning session for its management team last Apr 26 at the Palms Country Club in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. ICC President & Founder Manny Del Prado was recognized last Oct 7 by the Imus Municipal Govt with the “Outstanding Imuseno Award” in rites held at the Imus Town Plaza Covered Court.

ICC celebrated its 21st founding anniversary with the theme “ICC@21: Equal Opportunity for Everyone.” Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 22 at the Emilio Aguinaldo gym in Dasmarinas, Cavite. ICC opened a new branch in Gov Drive, Gen Trias (near Alang Ilang Bridge) last March 15 & named it ICC Gen Trias. However, after a robbery incident in Jun 19, ICC management decided to transfer the branch immediately to MG Center (in front of FCIE) for the safety of the students & staff & renamed the branch ICC Governor’s Drive. ICC President & Founder Manny Del Prado attended the University of California – Berkeley Executive Education Program from May 25 – Jun3 in Berkeley, California. ICC President & Founder Manny Del Prado & ICC Finance Director Lordjie Del Prado were invited by Microsoft Phil for the Phil Launch of the latest Microsoft  Operating System last Nov 4.

ICC celebrated its 22nd founding anniversary with the theme “ICC@22: Opening Doors for an Abundance of Opportunities.” Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 21 at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila. ICC was cited by Tesda Cavite in a TVET Forum held last Apr 22 as the only school in Cavite out of 140 colleges that submits monthly Job Placement reports of graduates; this monthly report is required & monitored by the govt to ensure that college graduates find jobs after graduation. ICC graduates participated as technicians during the 1st computerized elections in the Philippines held last May 10. ICC brought their entire student population last Dec 3 at the Comddap Computer Exhibit in the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

ICC organized the Cavite Computer Conference held Jan 28, 2011 at the Imus Social Hall, Nueno Avenue, Imus, Cavite. Phil Computer Society President Leo Querubin was the Guest Speaker. ICC celebrated its 23rd founding anniversary with the theme “ICC@23: Strengthening Unity to Achieve Success.” Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 20 at the Cavite Provincial Gym in Trece Martires City, Cavite. ICC’s 17th Commencement Exercises, with the theme “The ICC Graduate: A Commitment to a Better Life”, was held at the Philippne International Convention Center (PICC) in May. ICC faculty members passed the internationally recognized Microsoft Certification Exams. ICC Computer Technician students passed the National Certification Exams for Computer Technicians. ICC opened its Corporate Office at the UniOil Center, Acacia Avenue, Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

ICC celebrated its 24th founding anniversary, with the theme “ICC@ 24: Together Towards Excellence”. Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 24 at the Bacoor Gym in Camella Springville, Bacoor, Cavite. ICC opened two (2) new branches in Salawag, Dasmarinas, Cavite and Panapaan, Bacoor, Cavite. ICC’s 18th Commencement Exercises, with the theme “The ICC Graduate: Conquering The World Thru Better Computer Education”, was held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in May. ICC participated in the 2012 Graphics Expo and the 2012 Philippine International Animation Festival. ICC integrated Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in its curriculum to strengthen its instructional methodology.

ICC celebrated its 25th founding anniversary, with the theme “ICC@ 25: Moving Forward @ 25 Years Onward”. Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 20 at the Bacoor Gym in Camella Springville, Bacoor, Cavite. Twenty Five (25) Outstanding ICC Alumni were recognized in awarding rites held at the Max’s restaurant in Dasmarinas, Cavite. Due to a series of robbery incidents, ICC Bacoor transferred to a new location (from Molino Road to Bahayang Pagasa subdivision). ICC’s 19th Commencement Exercises, with the theme “The ICC Graduate: Competitive, Locally & Globally” was held for the first time at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia last April 15. ICC opened a new branch in Trece Martires City.

ICC graduating students attended the “Go Negosyo 2014” convention last Feb 19 at the SMX Convention Center. ICC celebrated its 26th founding anniversary, with the theme “ICC@ 26: Showcasing Talents & Skills”. Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 24 at the Bacoor Gym in Camella Springville, Bacoor, Cavite. A big number of ICC graduating students passed the Computer Animation NC3, Bookkeeping NC3 and Computer Hardware Servicing NC2 assessment exams. ICC’s 20th Commencement Exercises, with the theme “The ICC Graduate: Calibrated to Succeed” was held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia last April 23. ICC Computer Animation & Multimedia students attended the 19th Graphic Expo Convention held at the SMX Convention Center last June 19. ICC administrators participated in the Calabarzon TVET (Technical Vocational Education & Training) Congress held at the Tagaytay Convention Center last August 27. Fourteen (14) ICC Branches (Imus, Las Pinas, Rosario, Dasmarinas, Alabang, Bacoor, Silang, Gov Drive, Montillano, Carmona, Salawag, Panapaan, Trece) attended the “Networking Night 2014” in Perpetual Molino Gym, Bacoor last September 26.

ICC celebrated its 27th founding anniversary, with the theme “ICC@ 27: Helping All Students Hone Their Attributes & God-given gifts (HashTag)”. Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 22 at the Bacoor Gym in Camella Springville, Bacoor, Cavite. A big number of ICC graduating students passed the Computer Animation NC3, Bookkeeping NC3 and Computer Hardware Servicing NC2 assessment exams. ICC students attended the  7th Philippine Entrepreneurship Summit held at the World Trade Center last March 6. ICC administrators attended the TESDA Cavite General Assembly at the TESDA Cavite Office, Trece Martires City last March 15. ICC’s 21st Commencement Exercises, with the theme “ICC Graduate: Well-Rounded with World-Class Skills” was held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia last April 16. A big number of ICC graduates passed the Microsoft certification exams held from May 11-28. ICC students leaders participated in the 1st TVET Youth Leaders Convention held at the Tagaytay Convention Center last May 26. ICC Alumni continue to find stable jobs in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry and overseas.

ICC celebrated its 28th founding anniversary, with the theme “ICC@ 28: Feels G8 @ 28”. Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 21 at the Bacoor Gym in Camella Springville, Bacoor, Cavite. ICC Imus featured in GMA Channel 7’s Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho last Feb 9. It featured ICC Imus student Kissiel Solis who resembles GMA7 TV Star Maine Mendoza. ICC graduating students pass both National (Animation, Bookkeeping) and International certification exams (Microsoft) the enitre moth of March. ICC administrators attended the TESDA-Private Schools Consultative Meeting held at the TESDA Women’s Center, Taguig last March 18. ICC’s 22nd Commencement Exercises, with the theme The “ICC Graduate: Trained Locally, In-demand Globally” was held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia last April 15. Philippine government begins implementing K12 education system, ICC 1st year enrollees drop by 40%. ICC Computer Animation students attend Animax Carnival Philippines 2016 last October 15 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia complex.

US-based global movement “Hour of Code” recognizes ICC yearly activity of teaching programming literacy courses as part of its National Service Training Program. ICC celebrated its 28th founding anniversary, with the theme “ICC@29: The Task is Easier if We Work as a Team”. Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 19 at the Bacoor Gym in Camella Springville, Bacoor, Cavite. ICC graduating Computer Animation students pass Animation NC3 assessment exams held at Top Peg Animation Las Piñas last March 26. ICC’s 23rd Commencement Exercises, with the theme ” The ICC Graduate: Raising The Bar for a Better Life” was held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia last April 20. ICC Dasmarinas transferred to a new location. ICC 1st year enrollees continue to drop by 25% due to the K12 system. ICC administrators attended the Acer’s Techonomy Convention held at Bonifacio Global City last July 7. ICC Computer Programming students attended the University of the Philippines’ Seminar on Python Programming last Nov 25. In December of 2017, ICC buys its own building at Katarungan Village, Daang Hari Road, Muntinlupa City.

ICC established ICC Indang, ICC Daang Hari & ICC Binan in 2018. ICC celebrated its 30th founding anniversary, with the theme “ICC@30: Continuity & Beyond in IT”. Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 19 at the Bacoor Gym in Camella Springville, Bacoor, Cavite. Five (5) Outstanding ICC Alumni were recognized in awarding rites held at during the foundation opening ceremonies. ICC’s 24th Commencement Exercises, with the theme “The ICC Graduate: Beating Your Previous Best” was held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia last April 26. ICC participated in the Cisco Philippines Conference held at the Dusit Thani Hotel Makati last July 5. ICC Computer Animation and Multimedia students attended the 2018 Philippine Animation Festival held at SM Aura, Taguig last Nov 9

ICC celebrated its 31st founding anniversary, with the theme “ICC@31: Diverse, but, United as One”. Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 23 at the Bacoor Gym in Camella Springville, Bacoor, Cavite. ICC’s 25th Commencement Exercises, with the theme “The ICC Graduate: Globally Competitive to Explore the World” was held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia last April 26. ICC singed a partnership agreement with Teleperformance Philippines last July 7 at Palms Country Club, Muntinlupa City. ICC enrollment increased for the first time since the K12 system was introduced.

ICC Finance Director & Wife of ICC Founder Mrs. Lordjie Del Prado Passed Away. ICC celebrated its 31st founding anniversary, with the theme “ICC@32: A Decade of New Possibilities”. Opening ceremonies were held last Feb 23 at the Bacoor Gym in Camella Springville, Bacoor, Cavite. Classes in all levels suspended in March 16 due to the Covid 19 virus. ICC resumed operations May 5. ICC introduced to ICC students the New York-based Teachable as its Online Platform. ICC hits milestone of 200,000 Facebook likes in its official social media account last Aug 1. ICC opened the 1st Semester of the school year 2020-2021 last Oct 5. ICC extended its student-base nationwide with its online distance education platform. OFW student from Saudi Arabia & Singapore enroll at ICC’s Online Distance Education. ICC attended Microsoft Philippines 25th anniversary via the Zoom online app. ICC distributes diploma to ICC Graduating Batch 2020 and defers face to face graduation on a later date.

ICC Commemorates Ma’am Lordjie Del Prado’s First Death Anniversary last Jan 14. ICC resumes Microsoft Certification exams Jan 20. ICC conducted ICC’s 1st online Intramurals last Feb 2. ICC opened the 2nd Semester of school year 2020-2021 last Mar 15. ICC conducted ICC’s 1st online Sportsfest last June 7. ICC opened the 1st Semester of school year 2020-2021 last Aug 23. Growing number of Students nationwide enrolled at ICC’s online distance education. Growing number of OFW Students worldwide enrolled at ICC’s online distance education.

After two (2) years due to the covid19 lockdown, ICC held its 26th & 27th Commencement Exercises, with the theme “The ICC Graduate: Always to Transcend” at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia last Feb 17. ICC’s Commencement 2022 made history as the 1ST Batch of College Graduates in the Philippines to have Face-to-Face Graduation at SMX Convention Center since the pandemic started in March 2020. Photo of ICC’s Graduation went VIRAL with 1,113,548 People Reached. ICC celebrated its 34th Founding Anniversary, in the place where it all started in Imus City, last February 26, 2022. The theme of the foundation anniversary was “ICC@34: Overcoming Challenges, Building New New Opportunities.” The foundation celebration has been different since the pandemic started; instead of the foundation week activities (sportsfest, songfest, dancefest, Ms ICC, among others), the event was attended by school administrators to celebrate the event in a simple manner. Due to the surge of Covid 19 cases; the opening of Classes for the 2nD Semester was adjusted from February 14, 2022 (Monday) to February 28, 2022 (Monday). With the entire province of Cavite in Covid19 Alert Level 1 by March, “limited optional face-to-face” classes started to be implemented during the 2nd Semester, SY 2021-2022.

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