Florentino Torres High School
| Florentino Torres High School Mataas na Paaralang Florentino Torres |
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City of Manila, Metro Manila Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 14°37′38.374″N 120°58′21.782″E / 14.62732611°N 120.97271722°E |
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| Type | Public High School with Enriched Science Classes |
| Motto |
Let There Be Light (Pamalagiin ang Liwanag) |
| Established | 1925 |
| Principal | Mr. Gene T. Pangilinan |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Number of students | approx. 6,000 |
| Medium of language | English, Filipino, Nihongo |
| Color(s) | Gold and Maroon |
| Newspaper | The Torres Torch (Filipino: Ang Sulo) |
| Affiliations | Division of City Schools-Manila |
| Former name | Manila West High School |
Florentino Torres High School, commonly known as Torres High School (THS), is located in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. It is one of the oldest public schools in Metro Manila.
Founded by James T. Burns in 1925, Florentino Torres High School was originally named Legarda High School.With only three teachers, Burns opened the school to students who were refused admission by the three existing public high schools in Manila.
In 1926, the school moved to the Sequoia Building at the foot of Pritil Bridge along Juan Luna Street and was renamed Manila West High School. March 1928 marked the first group of students to graduate from the school as well as the initial appearance of various school clubs and organizations. In 1930, several changes took place under the supervision of Marceline Bautista, the first Filipino principal, who renamed the four Manila public high schools after the first four Filipino Justices of the Supreme Court:
The maiden issue of The Torres Torch, the official school paper, was published in 1930. In 1937, the school formally occupied the Constabulary Barracks in Gagalangin, where it is located today. With the outbreak of World War II in 1941, the school ceased operation, and the buildings were as garrisons. During this period, all school records were destroyed.
On July 16, 1945, the school re-opened with Pablo Reyes as principal. On November 24, 1945, the first post-Liberation group of 30 students received their diplomas. On October 16, 1953, the school first celebrated its foundation day.
Through the Department of Education's "Special Program in Foreign Language" (SPFL) and The Japan Foundation, Manila, Florentino Torres High School currently offers Japanese classes for students from all year levels. The program focuses on Japanese language, arts, and culture, while featuring various activities such as a Sanshin workshop and the Kaisha Caravan.
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