General Pio del Pilar National High School

“A school is a book in which is written the future of the nation” a quotation from Dr. Jose Rizal holds true.

General Pio del Pilar National High School named after Gen. Pio del Pilar, the local hero of Makati City during the revolutionary period in the Philippine History, has been contributing its share in the city government of Makati’s vision for education through the attainment of the school goals reflected in its own mission statement. However, the path to glory is a journey with major turning points as the school accept challenges posed before it and eventually became part of its existence.

Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School is like an evolving organism as it undergoes different stages of metamorphosis. Likewise, similar to an entity in a corporate world that experiences merging, the school went through several transformations, and consequently its faculty members remain steadfast as they hurdle the challenges of the universal phenomenon called change. Its faculty has provided opportunities to nurture a tradition of excellence among its students as reflected in its records of achievements.

The genesis of Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School can be traced back in the existence of the former Makati Polytechnic Community College - Technical High School founded in 1972 at Buendia Avenue corner Mayapis st., Barangay San Antonio, the school later became Makati College on November 16, 1987 by virtue of MMC ordinance number 07 series of 1987 which subsequently became Pamantasan ng Makati on December 19, 1991 now University of Makati. As the school elevated to university status, it has carved its place in the academic community, especially its Science and Technology High School that has produced outstanding students. Most of the former students are now successful professionals in their chosen field of endeavor. The journey continued as it was integrated with Makati High School in 1999 as one of its annexes in its new abode, the school compound of the former Pio del Pilar Educational Institution.

Being the first private high school in Makati, Pio del Pilar Educational Institution (PDPEI) did pioneering venture not only in the field of private education but in high school education in Makati in 1947 by its founder and owner, former Sen. Jovito Salonga. PDPEI’s site was at A. Mabini st., in Barangay Poblacion until it transferred to F. Zobel st. corner Morong st., also in the same locality in 1971 PDPEI’s existence lasted until 1999 when the school compound was purchased by the School Board of the City Government of Makati. Subsequently, the former MPCC/MC/PNM-STHS teachers were transferred to the former Pio del Pilar Educational Institution, which was placed under the supervision of the Department of Education - Division of Makati and was called Makati High School - Pio del Pilar Annex with Ms. Ma. Corazon L. Jose as its Officer-In-Charge and later as Principal on June 2001. MHS - PDP annex existence became the transition period toward its eventual independence by virtue of City ordinance no 99-078 with the name Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School on June 28, 2002. Now the school has turned a new leaf with Ms. Lilybeth D. Sagmaquen as its new principal. The journey of the school continues with his dynamic leadership who inspires the students and the teachers with strings of success on academic, co-curricular and extra curricular activities.

Gen. Pio Del Pilar National High School has exemplified the “Esprit de Corps” with the achievements and activities. Henceforth it is now for its individual students to live up to the school legacy of excellence.

Formerly Pio del Pilar Educational Institution.