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==Constituent colleges==
==Constituent colleges==
===College of Communication===
===College of Communication===



The PUP College of Communication was formerly the Department of Mass Communication until its separation from the then [[P.U.P. College of Languages and Linguistics|College of Languages and Mass Communication]] in 2001. The PUP College of Communication is considered as the largest communication school in the Philippines, bearing the distinction of being the first communication school in the country to have achieved Level III Accredited Status as awarded by the AACCUP.{{citation needed|date=July 2012}}
The PUP College of Communication was formerly the Department of Mass Communication until its separation from the then [[P.U.P. College of Languages and Linguistics|College of Languages and Mass Communication]] in 2001. The PUP College of Communication is considered as the largest communication school in the Philippines, bearing the distinction of being the first communication school in the country to have achieved Level III Accredited Status as awarded by the AACCUP.{{citation needed|date=July 2012}}

===College of Science===

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| native_name = ''Kolehiyo ng Agham ng Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas''
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| type = science college
| undergrad = BS
| city = [[Santa Mesa, Manila]]
| campus = [[Polytechnic University of the Philippines]]
| former_names = Faculty of Arts and Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
| website = [http://www.pup.edu.ph/ PUP official website]
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The '''Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Science''' (Filipino: ''Kolehiyo ng Agham'') is a constituent college of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Manila, Philippines.

==Course Offerings==
The School is offering Bachelor degrees in six(6) concentrations<ref name=scac>{{cite web|title=PUP : Admissions : Specific College Admission Criteria|url=http://www.pup.edu.ph/admissions/criteria.asp|work=Polytechnic University of the Philippines Website|publisher=PUPWebSite Xentrius|accessdate=25 March 2012}}</ref>

* Bachelor in Applied Statistics
* Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics major in Actuarial Mathematics
* Bachelor of Science in Biology
* Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
* Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
* Bachelor of Science in Physics

== References ==
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== Student life ==
== Student life ==

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Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas
File:Seal of Polytechnic University of the Philippines.svg
Seal of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Former names
  • Manila Business School
    (1904–1908)
  • Philippine School of Commerce
    (1908-1952)
  • Philippine College of Commerce
    (1952-1978)
Motto
Tanglaw ng Bayan
Motto in English
Light of the Nation
TypePublic
EstablishedOctober 19, 1904
Endowment₱979.3 million (US$24 million)[1]
PresidentEmanuel de Guzman
Academic staff
1,483[2][3]
Administrative staff
707[3]
Students61,253[4]
Undergraduates55,282 (2012)[4]
Postgraduates1,537 (2012)[4]
144 (2012)[4]
Other students
4,290 (2012)[4]
Location
Manila
,
Philippines

14°35′50″N 121°0′39″E / 14.59722°N 121.01083°E / 14.59722; 121.01083
Campus
Colors
  Maroon and Gold
NicknamePUP Mighty Maroons
AffiliationsState Colleges and Universities Athletic Association
Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning
Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines
International Association of Universities
Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges
MascotMighty Maroon
Websitewww.pup.edu.ph

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a public university located in Manila, Philippines. It was founded on October 19, 1904 as the Manila Business School, then the city's business school.[3] The university operates on three campuses located throughout Manila. Furthermore, the university has 21 satellite campuses located throughout Luzon. PUP is the largest university of the Philippines in terms of student population with 61,253 enrollees.[2][3][5] The university is also notable for charging the lowest tuition among all universities in the Philippines at 12 pesos (US$0.29) per academic unit, a rate that has unchanged since 1979.[6]

The university is composed of several autonomous colleges, schools and institutes, each conferring undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees, and the basic education units. Several degrees have been accredited by the Commission on Higher Education as Centers of Development.[7][8] The athletic team is the Mighty Maroons, a member of the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA).

History

Main article: History of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
File:PUP Campus.jpg
Entrance to the campus with the Obelisk and the Luntiang Pilipinas Forest Park in the background

The institution started as the Manila Business School (MBS), founded on October 19, 1904[2] as part of the city school system of Manila under the superintendence of C.A. O’Reilley. The school was established to meet the demands of needed businessmen and businesswomen for government service and private employment.[9] It was renamed as Philippine School of Commerce (PSC) on 1908[2] and became an National school.[9] In 1911, the school was again placed under the administration of the city school system but still kept its status as an National school.[9]

In 1933, PSC merged with the Philippine Normal School (PNS)[2] and the Philippine School of Arts and Trades. The resulting merger placed PSC under the administration of PNS[9] and PSC students who completed their courses were considered graduates of the PNS.[9] President Manuel L. Quezon promised a new building for the school through his graduation address in 1940.[9] This was supported by Congressman Manuel A. Alazarte and PSC's Department Head Luis F. Reyes, who formulated a bill to this effect and present it to the Congress in 1942. Unfortunately, the plan was not carried out because of the Pacific War.[9]

In 1946, efforts for the school's re-establishment and rehabilitation was intensified. The Bureau of Public Works released more than ₱8,000 for the repairs and maintenance of public buildings of which the school is a beneficiary. The ruins of PNS's Normal Hall was reconstructed and the college resumed its operations. Afterwards, the Normal Hall was converted as a dormitory, forcing PSC to continue its operations on its former campus before the merge with PNS and PSAT.[9] However, its campus size is inadequate to serve its ever-growing student population and therefore the school authorities intensified its plans and proposals to acquire a new campus lot. A new campus lot was acquired and PSC moved to its new campus on July 1947 which is located at S. H. Loyola Street in Sampaloc, Manila.[9] It continued its operations there until 1971.

PSC became the Philippine College of Commerce (PCC) on 1952 by virtue of Republic Act 778, which broadened the school's course offerings and with Reyes serving as its first president.[10] The expansion and establishment of satellite campuses throughout the country started on the late 1960s. Also, it was at this time that the school acquired a large lot located at Santa Mesa, Manila. This lot became the new flagship campus of the school.[10]

A 1990s photo of the high school complex of PUP, the laboratory high school of the College of Education.

The Philippine College of Commerce (PCC) was converted into a chartered state university which was accordingly renamed as the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), through Presidential Decree (PD) 1341 in 1978 with Mateo serving as the first University President.[11] Mateo was succeeded by Dr. Nemesio E. Prudente[12] who was known for his educational reforms and his contribution to the university. A plaza was erected in the center of the campus in honor of Prudente and his achievements.

On 2004, PUP celebrated its centennial anniversary. To highlight the signing of the Declaration of Peace to be put before the United Nations, PUP held the record for the world's largest human rainbow[13] consisting of 30,365 students, faculty, staff and alumni.[14]

Dante G. Guevarra assumed presidency on 2005, and his administration was notable for its numerous issues including allegations of graft and corruption, the assassination of the then-Vice President for Administration Augustus Cezar,[15][16][15][17] and issues about the university's land disputes. Guevarra also failed to obtain an outstanding rating as the University President and therefore his term was not renewed.[18][19] Students also expressed outrage and dissatisfaction against Guevarra's administration.[20]

Guevarra was replaced by Edicio G. dela Torre, followed by Estelita Wi-Dela Rosa,[18] both of whom became the Officers-in-Charge of PUP for a while as the Board of Regents searched for a new university president,[19] although this move did not fare well among the faculty and students and several protests occurred.[21] Emanuel de Guzman was appointed as the new university president on March 2012.[22][23]

Campus

The campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is located at Santa Mesa, Manila comprising an area of 48 acres (0.2 km2), although its total land area is still disputed. The university operates on three campuses located throughout Manila: the A. Mabini Campus (located at Anonas Street), the National Development Corporation Compound Campus (located at Pureza Street) and the Marcelo H. del Pilar Campus (located at Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard). The campus lies on the banks of Pasig River. The campus also encompasses a number of residential areas. It is served by a PNR railway station and has a ferry station located within its compound.

Nemesio Prudente Freedom Park, Mabini Obelisk, and the Mabini Shrine in Mabini Campus
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The Main Academic Building in Mabini Campus
House of Apolinario Mabini, a registered cultural property of the country
File:CharlieDelRosarioBuilding.JPG
Charlie Del Rosario Student Development Center


The Mabini Campus is the flagship campus of the university. It is located at Anonas Street, although it is more associated with Teresa Street. Within its precinct can be found the bustling areas of commerce and historic places which includes the Apolinario Mabini Shrine, a place where the house that Apolinario Mabini lived was erected along with a municipal library which contains some of the books he wrote and souvenir items. The campus was also named in honor of him.

Much of PUP's landmarks are located in this campus, which includes the Pylon and the Mabini Circle. Open areas and spacious parks are located throughout the campus, although recent developments saw the depletion of available open areas. Within this campus can be found the Charlie del Rosario Student Development Center, the students' activity center which also serves as the headquarters of numerous organizations, and fraternities and sororities.

PUP's administrative and executive offices are located in this campus.[24] The compound of PUP's Laboratory High School is located inside this campus. Also located within this campus are the PUP Main Academic Building, the Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center (NALRC), the Luntiang Pilipinas Forest Park, and a vast sports complex which includes the university gymnasium, an Olympic-size swimming pool, several open courts and a massive open-field stadium.

The National Development Corporation Compound (NDCC) Campus is the technological campus of the university. It is the home of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts, College of Communication, College of Engineering, and the Institute of Technology.[24] The area in which the campus sits was originally intended for the exclusive use of the university, although numerous issues[example needed] in the 1980s prevents the site to be fully utilized by the university. Landmarks located inside the campus are the College of Communication Theater, College of Engineering and Architecture Building, and the Antique House.

The Marcelo H. Del Pilar Campus, located at Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, is the home of the Graduate School and the College of Tourism, Hospitality, and Transportation Management.[24] The PUP Hasmin Hotel is located in this campus.

Academics, governance, ranking, and research

See also: Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test
PUP rankings
QS Asian University Rankings (2012)[25] 401
PRC Top Universities (2009)[26] 15
PRC Top Accounancy Schools (2010)[27] 3
CHED Top Law Schools (2009)[28] 17
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School (PUPLHS)

The university is composed of 16 colleges. It has largest student body in the Philippines with a population of 61,253 students.[5][4] Aside from its degree-granting units, PUP also has a distance education unit, a graduate school, and a laboratory high school.

In 2009, PUP was ranked fifteenth by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), placing in as one of the top 20 higher learning institutions in the Philippines.[26] The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, which rank universities according to web presence, visibility, and access placed the university at 10,610 (worldwide) and 48 (national), respectively.[29] According to the QS Asian University Rankings, PUP ranked at 401 out of 424 Asian institutions.[25]

Admission in PUP requires passing the university's entrance test, an enrollee whose general weighted average in high school is 82% and above,[30] and the enrollee's good moral character. A graduate of PUP Laboratory High School is exempted to take the entrance test, unless they opt to take it for scholarship purposes. Also exempted from taking the test are entrance scholars (e.g. valedictorian, salutatorian, journalist, athlete, etc.).[31] Of an estimated 50,000 annual entrance test examinees, only 8,000 will be accepted due to the university's limited budget.[32]

PUP charges the lowest tuition fees for undergraduates among all the universities in the Philippines at ₱12.00 ($0.29) per academic unit[2] (which it has been charging this rate since 1979)[6] although the tuition fees for the Institute of Technology, graduate school and the Open University are higher and the cost of tuition fee per unit is subject to change.

PUP's academic programs operate on a semester calendar beginning in late June and ending in late March. Graduating students with a final grade of 1.19-1.00 are awarded degrees summa cum laude, students graduating with a final grade of 1.44-1.20 are awarded magna cum laude, and the students graduating with a grade of 1.75-1.45 are awarded cum laude.[33]

PUP employs a total of 2,190 faculty members, with 1,483 serving as full-time and part-time with a few of the full-time faculty holding administrative positions.[2][3] There are 707 casual and regular administrative employees serving the university.[3]

Governance

Polytechnic University of the Philippines is governed by the Board of Regents and its executive officials. The Board of Regents comprises the University President, the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, 13 members and the Board Secretary.

The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is the Chief Chairperson while the University President serves as the Co-Chairperson. The Chairpersons of the Committees of Higher Education of the Senate and the House of Representatives are members of the Board of Regents which are concurrent with their functions as committee chairpersons.

Research

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning and Development (OVPREPD) is the official research and planning agency of the university. It oversees the implementation of the research thrusts as defined by the Commission on Higher Education. OVPREPD is composed of two offices, the Institutional Planning Office, whose responsibility is to make a comprehensive plan for the university; and the Publication Office, the official research publication of the university. It also supervises the Research Management Office, the primary office responsible for the research undertakings of the university. The office is a member of the De La Salle University–Commission on Higher Education Zonal Research Center.[34]

OVPREPD is composed of six research and development centers that caters the needs for the production of information to contribute to the development of science and technology, as well as on health, humanities and economics.


Constituent colleges

College of Communication

The PUP College of Communication was formerly the Department of Mass Communication until its separation from the then College of Languages and Mass Communication in 2001. The PUP College of Communication is considered as the largest communication school in the Philippines, bearing the distinction of being the first communication school in the country to have achieved Level III Accredited Status as awarded by the AACCUP.[citation needed]

College of Science

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
College of Science
Kolehiyo ng Agham ng Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas
Seal of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Former names
Faculty of Arts and Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
Typescience college
UndergraduatesBS
Location
Santa Mesa, Manila
CampusPolytechnic University of the Philippines
WebsitePUP official website

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Science (Filipino: Kolehiyo ng Agham) is a constituent college of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Manila, Philippines.

Course Offerings

The School is offering Bachelor degrees in six(6) concentrations[35]

  • Bachelor in Applied Statistics
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics major in Actuarial Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics

References

  1. ^ "University Budget" (PDF). Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Polytechnic University of the Philippines marks its 107th founding anniversary". Manila Bulletin. September 30, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e f "About PUP". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "SUCs 3 Year Data on Enrolment and Grads". Commission on Higher Education. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "32nd Anniversary Flashback: Where it all Began". Jesus Is Lord Church. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Thousands Swarmed PUP". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  7. ^ "UP, PUP, UST named journalism centers". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Fly Leaf" (PDF). Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i "History (1904-1951)". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  10. ^ a b "History (1952-1971)". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
  11. ^ "History (1972-1985)". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
  12. ^ "History (1986-1990)". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
  13. ^ Lloyd Luna (October 3, 2004). "PUP forms largest human rainbow". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 19, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ Lloyd Luna (October 3, 2004). "Largest human rainbow". Guinness World Records. Retrieved August 19, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ a b "Assassins on motorcycle kill PUP vice president in Manila". GMA News and Public Affairs. October 13, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "PUP starts 'black and white Friday' movement for slain VP". GMA News and Public Affairs. October 14, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ Mark Merueñas (October 15, 2011). "Cezar slay linked to PUP corruption case - ex-PUP employee". GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved August 20, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ a b Jaymee T. Gamil (December 13, 2011). "PUP president to fight for post; school board 'moves on' with new OIC". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 19, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  19. ^ a b Rainier Allan Ronda (July 7, 2011). "Dela Torre is PUP OIC". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 20, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  20. ^ Jaymee T. Gamil (July 26, 2011). "Court allows PUP president to keep post for now". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 19, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  21. ^ Rainier Allan Ronda (July 6, 2011). "PUP replaces president". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved August 20, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ "Dr. Emmanuel de Guzman, pormal nang umupo bilang bagong presidente ng PUP (032012)". UNTV. June 25, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
  23. ^ Christine S. Bautista (March 2012). "PUP Holds Turnover Ceremony for Newly Elected President". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
  24. ^ a b c "Campuses". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  25. ^ a b "QS University Rankings: Asia – 2012". QS World University Rankings. 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  26. ^ a b "Top 20 Universities in the Philippines for 2009". Professional Regulation Commission. August 10, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  27. ^ "Top Accountancy Schools First Half of 2010". Professional Regulation Commission. 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
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  29. ^ "Philippines ǀ Ranking Web of Universities". Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
  30. ^ "Second batch of PUPCET 2013 slated on February 17". GMA Network. January 29, 2013. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  31. ^ "Incoming Freshmen". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  32. ^ "Thousands take PUP entrance exam". GMA News and Public Affairs. January 30, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  33. ^ "The PUP Student Handbook". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  34. ^ "Member HEIs". Retrieved December 15, 2012.
  35. ^ "PUP : Admissions : Specific College Admission Criteria". Polytechnic University of the Philippines Website. PUPWebSite Xentrius. Retrieved 25 March 2012.


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Student life

The PUPLHS' Chorale
File:Student activists on PUP.jpg
A group of activists staging a demonstration

The university's Central Student Council is the official governing student body and acts as the regulatory body for all student campus organizations. It approves the registration and oversees implementation of university-wide activities, such as annual freshmen welcoming. These include religious and cultural groups, academic and athletic clubs and groups. Numerous fraternities and sororities have established chapters inside the university.

The university's alumni association, the Federation of Alumni Associations in PUP, Inc. (FEDAAPI), oversees various activities such as class reunions, local gatherings, alumni travel, and career services. Alumni gatherings are held at the PUP Tahanan ng Alumni Building, which was established by the alumni of the university.

Athletics

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Mighty Maroons are the official athletic teams of the university and are members of the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA).[1] Since the university's teams are called the Mighty Maroons, its mascot is simply named as "Mighty Maroon" who is also known as "PUPoy". The university also promotes the culture of sports and athletics through its College of Human Kinetics.

Activism

The university is well-known for its student activism.[2] Activists have played significant role throughout the university. Staged demonstrations and rallies within the campus are frequent, although only a number of people are known to participate, but the total figure swells up on the event of a larger uprising. Vandalism in the campus is also frequent, and oftentimes student activists are responsible for all these. PUP also has many student groups focused on political reform. The university also has a variety of partisan groups ranging from liberal to conservative, and several third party organizations. Given the university's proximity to the Malacañan Palace, activists often stage rallies or demonstrations at the palace grounds, especially at Mendiola Street.

Insignia and other representations

Motto and song

"Tanglaw ng Bayan" is the official motto of the university, translated in English as "Light of the Nation". The university song is called as "Imno ng PUP", which is sung in Tagalog and has been the university's song ever since Prudente restructured the university's philosophy in the 1980s.

Seal

The university's seal is the official scheme used by the university in official documents and official publications.

The star in the logo stands for the perfection of the human person as well as the search for truth, while the five concentric circles depict infinite wisdom. The five-pointed star and the five concentric circles stand for quintessence, meaning the highest form of quality or the most perfect example of creation. These five concentric circles are white because it symbolizes purity. The colors used in the seal represents PUP's traditional color.[3]

University symbols

The Pylon

Other symbols that represents PUP are the Pylon, the Obelisk, the Mural, and The Transformation, which are collectively known as "University Symbols".[3]

The Pylon is a triad pillars of marble erected at the main entrance of the Mabini Campus. It was constructed in the 1970s. The Pylon originally stood for the true, the good and the beautiful. However since 1987, it became to symbolize truth, excellence and wisdom. The Pylon may also stand for wisdom, strength and beauty.[3]

Another symbol of PUP was the Obelisk, constructed on the site called the Mabini Circle. It was intended to be a toned-down replica of the Washington Monument. A bust of Apolinario Mabini was erected at its front. The obelisk was meant to symbolize the "strength" of the university as "an institution of of higher learning". On the top of it was the university seal, which can be illuminated at night. The university seal being placed on top of the obelisk symbolizes PUP as the "Light of the Nation" – the university's official motto.[3]

Aside from the Pylon and the Obelisk, two artworks also came to stand as representation for the university. In 1974, the Mural was built by national artist Eduardo Castrillo. The mural illustrates the social, economic, industrial, technological, and cultural aspect of life with which man blends himself to develop an environment necessary to the progress of the nation. The mural was placed at the main entrance of Mabini Campus. Meanwhile, The Transformation, a masterpiece built by architect Lor Calma in 2000 depicts the "dynamic transformation" of PUP as it "embraces the power of Information and Communications Technology".[3] The Transformation is displayed at the lobby of Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center.

Notable people

Main article: List of Polytechnic University of the Philippines people

Persons affiliated to the university, either as students, faculty members, or administrators, are known as "PUPians", an unofficial term coined by the PUP community. Individually, students at the university are known as "Iskolar ng Bayan" which translates in English as (the) Scholar(s) of the Nation.[4] Throughout the university's history, faculty, alumni, and the students have played prominent roles in many different fields.

Alumni and faculty

PUP has produced alumni distinguished in their respective fields. Among the well-known people who have attended the university are Filipino political leaders Satur Ocampo, Ted Failon and numerous other people in the Congress. Businessman such as Ed Teovisio[5] and Fernando Martinez also attended the university. Prominent educators who have attended the university are Galcoso Alburo, University of the East founder Francisco Dalupan, Sr., and the University of Santo Tomas Rector Magnificus Rev. Fr. Herminio Dagohoy.[6]

Notable people who have served as faculty of the university are Jesus Is Lord Church head and renowned evangelist Eddie Villanueva,[7] former Senator Blas Ople and former Supreme Court Associate Justice Dante Tiñga.

Other notable alumni are artists such as Carlo Pagulayan, the 2006 Binibining Pilipinas-International Denille Lou Valmonte, and numerous people in the Philippine media industry such as Bayani Agbayani,[8] Richard Gomez and Tado Jimenez.

References

  1. ^ "PhilSCA ready to host SCUAA-NCR in 2014". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. January 13, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
  2. ^ ""High-risk" Institutions". Bulatlat. November 10–16, 2002. Retrieved April 8, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  3. ^ a b c d e "Logos and Symbols". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  4. ^ "About PUP". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  5. ^ Augusto Sandino Cardenas and Rolando P. Quiñones, Jr. (October 2012). "PUP Alumnus Hailed One of Ten Metrobank Foundation's Outstanding Teachers for 2012". PUP Observer. Retrieved December 19, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "PUP empowers the poor through quality education". GMA Network. November 1, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference Alumni was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ Bong Godinez (October 2, 2008). "Bayani Agbayani relates with "My MVP" contestants' life struggles". PEP. Retrieved August 17, 2012.

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