Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati
Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati, or simply "Don Bosco Makati." is a private Catholic educational institution owned and operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB). Its campus is located at Chino Roces Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. In January 1954, the cornerstone of Don Bosco Makati was laid down, during the term of then, Servant of God Fr. Carlo Braga, SDB, as Provincial. At the same year, construction of the first building was completed which housed the chapel, the convent, a youth center, and the auditorium.
| Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati | |
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Forming Good Christians and Upright Citizens | |
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Makati , Metro Manila Philippines | |
| Coordinates | 14°33′1.34″N 121°0′50.69″E |
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| Type | Private Catholic Non-profit All-boys Basic education institution |
| Motto | Meliora Eligo (Latin) Choose the better things (English) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic (Salesians) |
| Established | 1954 |
| Founder | Salesians of the Society of Saint John Bosco |
| Rector | Fr. Jerry Santos, SDB |
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| Faculty | approx. 400 |
| Enrollment | approx. 5,000 |
| Campus | Urban, 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq ft) |
| Color(s) | Black - Gold - Gray |
| Athletics conference | MILO Best Pasarelle, SBP, PRADA, MSSA, CEAP, PAYA, |
| Mascot | Wolf named Grigio |
| Nickname | Bosconian |
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| Affiliations | PAASCU, TESDA |
| Website | donboscomakati |
Salesian priests namely Fr. Quaranta, Fr. Jua, Fr. Righetti, Fr. Patrick Ryan, and Brother Nicolino Tambascia started to work at the Youth Center. In January 1955, Religious clubs, youth groups and catechism classes were formed. In June of the same year the Grade School edifice was built. Enrollees for Grades V, VI and for first year in the secondary level were accepted. In 1956 the first thirty six (36) Grade VI pupils were the first graduates from Don Bosco Makati.