Milestones & Timeline

2017
National Conference 2017

The National Conference with the theme “Repent. Renew. Rebuild” was held at [CCT] Center for Community Transformation Tagaytay.

2016
ISCF celebrated 60 years with the theme “ISCF on the 60”

ISCF, Inter-Varsity’s high school ministry celebrated 60 years with the theme “ISCF on the 60”

2013
IVCF celebrated its 60th anniversary

IVCF celebrated its 60th anniversary

2012
National Student Missions Conference 2012

IVCF held the National Student Missions Conference at [CDC] Christian Development Center in Tagaytay City

2011
Chi Rho Mundo-Operation Ahon

Chi Rho Mundo-Operation Ahon, IVCF’s disaster relief arm, was launched

2010
Southern Luzon was officially recognized as a Regional Unit

Southern Luzon was officially established as a separate regional unit from Metro Manila with Yvette Romero as staffworker.

2009
IVCF National Conference with the theme “New Horizon” was held at DAP Tagaytay City

IVCF National Conference with the theme “New Horizon” was held at DAP Tagaytay City.

2008
Metro Manila was formally recognized as a Regional Unit

Metro Manila was formally recognized as a region separate from the National Office

2005
The first ISCF National Leadership Camp

The first ISCF National Leadership Camp entitled “Upside Down” was held in Iloilo [MAY 10-15]

2003
Celebrated 50th Anniversary at The National Conference with the theme ivcf@50.serve

Celebrated 50th Anniversary at The National Conference with the theme ivcf@50.serve, held at Caliraya, Laguna. Blessed with the presence of Gwen Wong and former GSs

Launching of “Ginintuang Pasasalamat” CD Album

CD Launching of Ginintuang Pasasalamat. A collection of IVCF songs.

“Broad Strokes of a Dream Fulfilled” published

“Broad Strokes of a Dream Fulfilled” published.

2002
IV Home in Iloilo City was dedicated to the honor, service and glory of God

After much prayer, waiting and working, the IV Home in Iloilo City was dedicated to the honor, service and glory of God

2000
Elsie Calalang was appointed as the first female General Secretary

Elsie Calalang was appointed as the first female General Secretary

1999
Christy Jutare was seconded to IFES to help start work in Central Asia
[JULY] Staffworker Christy Jutare was seconded to IFES to help start work in Central Asia and the former Soviet Union.

Pioneering work in Caraga Region started

Pioneering work in Caraga Region started

1993
Bing Roncesvalles was seconded to the St. Lucian movement ISCF (Caribbean)

Staffworker Bing Roncesvalles was seconded to the IFES St. Lucian movement ISCF in the Caribbean

1989
IVCF Hosted East Asia Regional Conference 1989

IVCF also hosted the East Asia Regional Conference 1989 in UP Los Baños with the theme, “Even So, Come Lord Jesus.” Many delegates from East Asia came to signify allegiance to Jesus Christ.

1987
Bing Roncesvalles first IVCF staffworker in Northern Luzon

Bing Roncesvalles assigned as the first IVCF staffworker in Northern Luzon in Baguio in 1987. Meanne Martinez (now Dela Cruz) and Oscar Monta were the GT members of Baguio at that time later joined by Vylma Ovalles while Nelson Dacanay, Ariel and Rachel Osit, Toyditz Cosico were the first GT members in…Read More

1984
Regionalization

The Board of Directors acted to take regionalization as a strategic direction for IVCF

1983
SAGWAN, “Sagisag at Larawan” formed

SAGWAN, “Sagisag at Larawan” was formed with the goal of preaching the gospel through the arts.

“Balikatan” was formed by a group of 25 graduates in the United States.

After some years, drought plagued IVCF. They were then deciding to fold up due to financial crisis. Some graduates in the USA felt the need to gather their strength to help IVCF pull through. Balikatan ng mga Kristiyano sa US at Canada emerged as a result.

1981
First IVCF Operation Samaria

First IVCF Operation Samaria in Lubang Island, Mindoro Occidental

1979
IVCF moved in to the IVCF Building at Don Antonio Heights

IVCF moved in to the finally-completed IVCF Building at 101 Don Primitivo St., Don Antonio Heights, Brgy Holy Spirit, Quezon City

1978
“Spiritual Care, The Nurses’ Role” became part of the nursing curriculum

The book “Spiritual Care, The Nurses’ Role” became part of the nursing curriculum through the efforts of Mrs. Felicidad Elegado

The Don Antonio property was acquired

The Don Antonio property was acquired

1976
IVCF sent its first overseas missionary

IVCF sent its first overseas missionary, Leni Sison (Juarez), former staff for Cebu, to work with high school students in Mexico.

1975
The first Graduate Team (GT)

Lisa Espineli (Chinn) and IVCF Philippines’ General Secretary Harvey Co Chien organized the first Graduate Team (GT) with the concept of graduates doing student ministry while practicing their respective professions (also known as ‘tent-making’). The first batch of GT who went to Davao were Thelma Absalon, Juliet Cunanan, Raymond Timothy…Read More

1973
IVCF hosted the First Asian Student Missionary Convention

In December 1973, IVCF hosted the First Asian Student Missionary Convention (FASMC). The FASMC attracted 800 delegates from 25 countries in Asia and other parts of the world.

IVCF Bicol was pioneered by Tony Litam and Jade del Mundo in Naga City

IVCF Bicol was pioneered by Tony Litam and Jade del Mundo in Naga City

1972
Staff became active in socio-political issues

Staff became active in socio-political issues

1971
Literature Ministry was started

The Literature Ministry was started

1970
NCF Leader’s Council was established

Nurses Christian Fellowship Leader’s Council was established

The IVCF Dream was articulated by Dr. Isabelo F. Magalit

In 1970, Dr. Isabelo Magalit articulated his dream of “a steady stream of students who love nothing more than they love Jesus and hate nothing more than they hate sin.” This dream started to take shape in the lives of early IV graduates who faithfully bear witness to God’s grace…Read More

1966
Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) began

IVCF’s reach extended to other spheres. In 1966 the Nurses Christian Fellowship began and Nancy Ureta was asked to serve as its staffworker. Nursing is a vocation perceived to have a unique influence on countless people in the area of Health Care delivery. And numerous nursing students were influenced to…Read More

1964
First National Missionary Convention

The first National Missionary Convention was held in Baguio City, attended by about 160 students and graduates

1959
First student-led evangelistic Semestral Break Conference
[OCTOBER] The first student-led evangelistic Semestral Break Conference for college students was held in Baguio

Php 500 monthly budget

The newly-formed Board of Directors with Ruben Orteza, Sr. as Chairman launched out in faith by approving a P500 monthly budget.

IVCF became a truly indigenous movement
[JUNE] IVCF became a truly indigenous movement as Ephraim Orteza was appointed as the first Filipino General Secretary With the first 3 staff workers: Tomasa Francisco, Emmanuel Pizana and Leticia Abakan

Leadership and Financial Responsibility turned over to nationals

Leadership and Financial Responsibility turned over to nationals

1958
Leader’s Councils appointed

Leaders’ Councils in Manila, Cebu, Iloilo and Bacolod were appointed and installed

The First Kawayan Camp

The first month-long Kawayan Camp was held in Murcia, Negros Occidental, attended by 21 students . Key national leaders emerged from this camp

1957
Ephraim Orteza

Ephraim Orteza comes on staff

The movement’s first graduates return to their hometowns and spread the student movement to Cebu, Davao and Iloilo.

In 1957, some of the IVCF students who graduated from their universities returned to their provinces and encouraged undergraduates to form their own campus groups. So the work started in Cebu and Davao. During this period, contacts were also made to start work in Iloilo.

1956
Mary Beaton arrives to help

Canadian and InterVarsity USA staff Mary Beaton came to help.

Kemery’s home became a center for student and graduate witness.

Peter and Evelyn Kemery were assigned to Cebu City. Their home in Mango Avenue, Cebu City promptly became a center for student and graduate witness.

First student conference and first Filipino staff worker

First week-long student conference and the first Filipino staff worker was appointed at this conference: Tomasa Francisco Tomasa Francisco started “Inter-School Christian Fellowship ” to reach high school students

1954
Students begin to form student-run groups

Students begin to form student-run groups in five campuses: University of the Philippines, Diliman University of the East National University Far Eastern University Manuel Luis Quezon University

1953
Graduates Christian Fellowship started by Peter Kemery

Peter Kemery, an alumnus of British Inter-Varsity (now UCCF) and an executive of Shell Oil Philippines, also begins the Graduates Christian Fellowship (now changed to Inter-Varsity Graduates or IVG).

Gwen Wong arrives in Manila

Gwen Wong arrives in Manila. Though only 15 students are interested, early-morning prayer meetings begin. Saturday afternoon meetings and eventually “Timothy club” meetings also are added for prayer, Bible study and to discuss witnessing.