ICE HISTORY
The dream of establishing a school was a long-held vision for a couple whose faith is boundless and whose courage never falters, even in the face of adversity. With the relentless dedication and determination akin to an eagle’s flight, Engr. Danilo Benitez Lim and Zaida Ibay-Lim, a nurse by profession, pursued this dream with unwavering commitment. Their vision was profoundly shaped by a deep yearning for a more profound expression of worship and a response to God’s call for greatness and relevance, nurtured over sixteen years of investment management and sustained by God’s sufficiency and faithfulness.
Mrs. Zaida Ibay-Lim’s frequent visits to Urdaneta from 1997 to 2002 as an inspirational speaker ignited her entrepreneurial spirit and led to the idea of opening a preschool, timed with the city’s growth. After a period of earnest prayer at a Refuge Home, the couple decided to purchase a lot three years ago. This land, previously a junk shop owned by Martina Bravo-Aviles, was put up for sale by Mr. and Mrs. Gloria and Narciso I. Hermenegildo. The opportunity appeared to them as a clear and divinely-inspired sign, confirming their decision to acquire the property.
The process was far from smooth. The couple faced intense negotiations, stringent deadlines, and numerous challenges in both paperwork and construction. These trials tested their nerves, spirit, and faith. Nonetheless, after five months of hard work, what was once a junk shop and an idle piece of land transformed into the International Christian School of Excellence, Inc., now known as International Colleges for Excellence, Inc., marking the realization of their long-held dream.