Cebu Extension Program
The program was formerly known as the Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts, operating under the International Buddhist Progress Society of Manila Inc., and was inaugurated in June 2019. In January 2021, it was formally absorbed by Guang Ming College and subsequently renamed the GMC-Cebu Extension Program.
As an extension of Guang Ming College, the GMC-Cebu Extension Program expands the College’s cultural and educational presence in Cebu, serving as a platform for arts, culture, education, and community engagement.
It actively supports Fo Guang Shan initiatives, including the Siddhartha Training Program and flagship musical productions such as Prince Siddhartha the Musical, which depicts the life of the Buddha, and Star and Cloud the Musical, which portrays the life of the Founder of Fo Guang Shan, Venerable Master Hsing Yun.
Units
Venerable Master Hsing Yun Center for Buddhism and the Arts
The Venerable Master Hsing Yun Center for Buddhism and the Arts is a non-sectarian channel for promoting and advocating Humanistic Buddhism of Guang Ming College, the VMHY CBA is an embodiment of the principles, teachings and values of Humanistic Buddhism as advocated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, revered founder of GMC and Fo Guang Shan (FGS). It is a collaborative endeavor of GMC and Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Foundation.
The Center intends to realize its mission through undertaking the following Programs:
1. Information Dissemination
2. Cultural and Artistic Productions
3. Community Engagements
4. Collection and Preservation of Humanistic Buddhism Publications and Materials
Internal Operations
The Internal Operations Unit of GMC-Cebu is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operational requirements of the Cebu Extension Program to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient functioning of its facilities and services. It also serves as the primary point of communication and coordination between the Extension Program and the Guang Ming College Administration in Manila and Tagaytay, ensuring alignment with institutional policies, directives, and operational standards.
The Unit manages essential operational functions, including facilities and building maintenance, utilities and equipment oversight, housekeeping and sanitation, campus security coordination, and logistical support for programs and events. Through established procedures and preventive measures, it ensures that physical resources are properly maintained and that operational risks are effectively minimized.
