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Ramon Magsaysay High School, Manila

Coordinates: 14°36′40″N 120°59′35″E / 14.61110°N 120.99312°E / 14.61110; 120.99312
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Ramon Magsaysay High School
Mataas na Paaralang Ramon Magsaysay (Filipino)
Address
Map
España Boulevard cor. Don Quixote St. Sampaloc

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Coordinates14°36′40″N 120°59′35″E / 14.61110°N 120.99312°E / 14.61110; 120.99312
Information
TypePublic, Special Science
MottoUphold the Culture of Excellence
Established1959
PrincipalMr. Robert P. Velasquez
Grades7 to 10
Number of studentsapprox. 7000
LanguageEnglish, Filipino, Spanish (elective)
Campus size1 hectare (2.5 acres)
Color(s)   
NicknameRMHS, Monsay
Publication'Blue and White' (English)
'Ang Silahis' (Filipino)
AffiliationsDivision of City Schools-Manila

Ramon Magsaysay High School (RMHS) is a high school in Manila, Philippines. It was founded as the Governor Forbes annex of V. Mapa High School in 1952. In 1958 it was renamed Gov Forbes High School, in honor of former Philippine governor general William Cameron Forbes. Finally in 1959, it was renamed Ramon Magsaysay High School, in honor of former Philippine president Ramon Magsaysay.

History

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Ten principals in turn have led the school:

  • Maria M. Ocampo (1959–1972)
  • William L. Estrada (1972–1976)
  • Mateo A. Angeles (1976–1987)
  • Esperanza B. Bautista (1987–1995)
  • Elena R. Ruiz (1996–1997)
  • Leon R. San Miguel (1997–1999)
  • Cristina C. Reyes (1999–2010)
  • Alma C. Tadina (2010–2017)
  • Gene T. Pangilinan (2017–2024)
  • Robert P. Velasquez (Jan. 2024-present)