Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf (MCCID) is a non-sectarian, post-secondary, Christian foundation school for the deaf in the Philippines authorized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to offer non-degree computer and other technical training programs. It is also the only institute in the Philippines authorized by the government through TESDA to offer sign language and interpreting programs as well as courses for the deaf. Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf Foundation, Inc. was incorporated on September 9, 1993, by the Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines) (SEC) as a non-stock, non-profit foundation. It was through the idea of two young Christian computer professionals, one hearing and one deaf, that they decided to establish an educational institution that focuses on improving the computer skills of the deaf. On November 4, 2008, MCCID became MCCID College of Technology, Inc. Programs These are the courses available for the deaf as authorized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Diploma in Arts and Computer Design Technology - 3 years Diploma in Business Technology - 3 years Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship - 3 years Certificate in Sign Language and Interpreting - 1 year Computer Software Operations Technology - 5 months Campus Main Rizal Campus From its old rented building in Cubao, Quezon City, the main campus is now permanently housed in a 400 square meter building in San Mateo, Rizal. It sits on a 6,000 sq.m rolling hills prime property site in Bgy. Silangan near the Marikina - San Mateo border. San Mateo is a first class urban municipality in the Province of Rizal. The construction has been undergoing since 2009 after the property was acquired. Current facilities available include sports area, mini-library, animation design room and computer laboratory. Quezon Campus In 2009, MCCID College opened its first community based campus in Tiaong, Quezon in partnership with Bartimaeus Center for Alternative Learning (Bethsaida, Inc.), a Community Based School for the Disabled Persons established in early 90s. The 1,400 sq. m. property housed a small school building with a computer lab and classrooms. The school services the deaf communities of Quezon Province as well as in lower parts of Laguna and the whole of Batangas. The school is partially funded by Liliane Foundation Philippines. Pampanga Campus After careful study from among key partners of Liliane Foundation Philippines (LFP) in Central Luzon, MCCID opened its second campus in City of