in community service for the resettled urban poor from Smokey Mountain (later relocated to Bulihan), organized the Paraclete Foundation, Inc., now on its 25th year. Alumnae in North America formed themselves into the College of the Holy Spirit North America Foundation (CHSNAF), which endeavours to assist the college to improve its facilities. Basic needs of the less fortunate, especially need for proper housing, has been responded to through Habitat for Humanity and "Gawad Kalinga". The local CHS Alumnae foundation as well as the different batches have always been supportive of the school and have recently launched the "Adopt a Scholar Project"-100 scholars for 100 years. Notable alumni include: Teresa Aquino-Oreta – former Senator and Congresswoman of Malabon Maxelende Ganade – musician and composer of "Awit sa Bohol", the official provincial hymn of the province of Bohol, Philippines Mari-Jo P. Ruiz – mathematician Closure In a statement dated November 22, 2020, the school has announced that it will cease operations at the end of the academic year 2021–2022, with non-graduating students (Levels K to Grade 11, and 1st to 3rd Year College) no longer admitted on that academic year. In a letter to the community dated October 28, 2020, Sr. Carmelita Victoria of the SSpS congregation cited K-12 curriculum policies by the government, free tuition in local and state-run institutions, and increased salaries of public school teachers as the challenges being faced with private education, which are further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. See also College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac School of the Holy Spirit of BF Homes Quezon City School of the Holy Spirit of Cubao Quezon City Holy Spirit Academy of Malolos Holy Spirit Academy of Irosin Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran Holy Trinity Academy in Loay, Bohol, References 2011 CHSM College Student Handbook External links Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/collegeoftheholyspiritmanila College of the Holy Spirit Alumni Foundation College of the Holy Spirit North America Foundation SSpS School of the Holy Spirit Catholic universities and colleges in Manila Liberal arts colleges in the Philippines Education in San Miguel, Manila Educational institutions established in 1913 1913 establishments in the Philippines Universities and colleges in Manila