November 15, 2025
by Jon Lorence Panelo
For the past fourteen years, AISAT has expanded from initially offering Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Aviation Electronics Technology to now encompassing Aviation Management, Animation, and Basic Education. On November 11, 2025, AISAT held its 14th Foundation Day celebration at the student lounge, attended by the AISAT administration, faculty, staff, and students. The celebration began with a thanksgiving service from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, hosted by Mrs. Kelly Ruth Marimon, MA Comm, IDT Program Head.
The program was opened with a prayer led by Pastor Marck David Felipe, School Chaplain, followed by praise and worship led by Mr. Isaiah Kyolo Perez, Aviation Instructor. After which, a message of encouragement was given by Mr. Lorence Marimon, Campus Ministry Coordinator, highlighting that thanksgiving is God’s will. The message was guided by the verse from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, stating, “rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Mr. Marimon expounded the verse by sharing that rejoicing always means rejoicing in the Lord despite the challenges. Moreover, he added that praying continually means having a constant communication and connection with God. Furthermore, giving thanks in all circumstances means that in both good and bad situations, we need to practice gratitude, for only the Lord can truly satisfy us. Finally, Mr. Marimon concluded by saying that God’s will for each one refers to glorifying God, for God is the center of thanksgiving.
For the next part of the program, another message of encouragement was given by Atty. Myra Ann Wee-Toe Hio, School President, mentioned how AISAT was formally established by a group of business and technical experts before she became the school president. She then shared about attending a conference on marketplace discipleship, wherein it became her calling to share the truth with everyone and her mission to share the gospel. She added that God functions in a community where there is love. Atty. Myra concluded her message by emphasizing that AISAT exists by God’s grace and that God works within a community, specifically the AISAT community. The program concluded with a photo opportunity by department, starting with the IDT department, followed by the Aviation Management department, then the Aviation department, the admin department, and finally the students present during the program. After the program, classes resumed at 10:00 AM.
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, a free photo booth, free ice cream, and taho were available at the student lounge for the entire AISAT community, including administrators, faculty, staff, and students, to enjoy. AISAT has indeed grown from having a handful of students to now having more than a thousand students. AISAT Basic Ed will also soon be offering Grade 4, with the construction already underway for the Grades 5-6 levels to complete AISAT’s elementary department. Indeed, AISAT’s milestones are a testimony of God’s goodness and provision. Let your dreams take flight with AISAT!