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The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), one of the renowned and prestigious state-institutions of higher learning in the country, is the lead agency of the Muñoz Science Community and the Central Luzon Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research and Development Consortium (CLAARRDEC). It started as a farm school, the Central Luzon Agricultural School (CLAS), on April 12, 1907, wherein the students learned the rudiments of better farming methods, agricultural mechanics, and homemaking arts. These activities soon evolved into a model vocational-agricultural teaching and learning program, which became its legacy to the country so far as the CLAS experience concerned. As a result, CLAS became a byword for productive farming methods.CLAS was converted into the Central Luzon Agricultural College (CLAC) on December 31, 1950, the first state institution in the country to offer a four-year curriculum for vocational agriculture training and eventually became known as "the mother of vocational agricultural schools" in the country. CLAC became the Central Luzon State University on June 18, 1964, by Republic Act No. 4067. As embodied in its enabling act, the "University shall primarily give professional and technical training in agriculture and mechanic arts besides providing advanced instruction and promoting research in literature, philosophy, the sciences, technology, and art." To date, CLSU remains one of the premier institutions of agriculture in Southeast Asia known for its breakthrough researches in aquatic culture (a pioneer in the sex reversal of tilapia), ruminant, crops, orchard, and water management, living through its vision of becoming "a world-class National Research University for science and technology in agriculture and allied fields." Additionally, it is also the first comprehensive state university to undergo institutional accreditation. It is declared the Cultural Property of the Philippines with the code of PH-03-0027 due to its high historical, cultural, academic, and agricultural importance to the nation. The Academic Year at Central Luzon State University is divided into two semesters and a summer session. The First semester starts in June every year and ends in October. Usually, after a two-week vacation, the Second semester starts in late October and ends in April of every year. This semester is interrupted by a two-week Christmas vacation that usually starts in mid-December and ends on New Year's Day. The Summer sessions start from mid-April to May. The medium for instruction at the University is English. Most of the lectures, textbooks, instructional materials, and examinations are written in this language. For individuals who wish to pursue a degree program or a training course at the University whose primary language is not English, proficiency in this language is expected and required. Admission to the University for the baccalaureate degree programs requires completing the secondary education program (high school) and passing the University Admission Test. The University observes an annual quota of 1200 first-year students. Application for placements starts in December of every year, and the admission examination is given on campus in the third week of January of the following year. Except on this schedule, no special admission examination is given. Students from other nations interested in applying for admission should send their application earlier to offset mails' delays. Documents required for submission include the official transcript of records and an application letter. After completing the first-year curriculum common to all baccalaureate degree programs, students then apply for admission to the respective Colleges in the University. Each College observes local admission requirements. For details, please see the menu of specific programs. For local individuals who have attended other universities or institutions in the Philippines and wishes to transfer to the University, a certificate of honorable dismissal from the institution where the units were taken, an official copy of the transcript of records, and a certificate of good moral character issued by the Dean or Director of Student Services (or equivalent) of the transferee's last school attended are required. For international students, presentation and submission of an authenticated copy of passport and visa, alien certificate of registration and study permit issued by the (Philippines) Department of Foreign Affairs, certificate of eligibility for admission issued by the (Philippines) Department of Education, Culture and Sports among others are required for submission. The instruction program, the University's principal function, is implemented by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. It encompasses all curricular, co- and extra-curricular, including research, extension, and production activities of the students and faculty members. These activities are conducted in pursuit of disciplinary enrichment and instructional development. The goal of the Academic Affairs Program is to provide quality education which highlights, among others, the following features: robust in science and technology proactive of future needs relevant to the region's agro-industrial needs, impact on the empowerment of the rural people it serves, and contributes towards sustainable development and global competitiveness. The Research Program primarily started in 1976 to help graduate students in their agricultural researches. Having momentum and acknowledging the importance of research in an academic community, its thrust expanded to cover several technical research on selected agricultural commodities. In 1978, the Research and Extension Programs were merged, giving birth to the Research and Development Center (R & DC). The R & DC adopted the pipeline approach to spur the countryside group for information and technology dissemination and contribute to realizing the University's development goals. It relives the maxim "development is research utilized." Therefore, the research was envisioned to establish a foundation that would accomplish one of the trilogies of functions of the University.Moving on with this commitment, the R & DC became the Research, Extension, and Training (RET) in 1987, where prioritized research programs are essential features and are geared towards improving the quality of life of the people it serves. The RET shall provide products and services in agriculture and allied fields using appropriate approaches for sustainable agro-industrial development to improve the quality of life of the peoples it serves. View full university

My father, Dr. Luis F. Samson, Sr., together with three other pioneering men: Atty. Liberato Ll. Reyna, Sr., Dean Basilio Fernandez, and Dean Sevillano Romasanta founded the University of Luzon as the Luzon Colleges of Commerce and Business Administration in 1948, which was later renamed as the Luzon Colleges in the early 1950s as an exponent of Philippine nationalism and culture in this part of the country. Together, they labored mightily with an abiding faith and incurable optimism for an educational system that would produce the Filipino noblest. They ventured into an educational odyssey believing in the truism that education is deeply rooted in democratic philosophy…that the democratic way of life requires an educated citizenry capable of actively participating in the State's affairs. The necessary foundation of real democracy in this country can only be insured or safeguarded by raising our people's general level of intelligence. Now more than ever, the University faces the vicissitudes of the future starkly with undiminished hope and optimism as it enters its 68th fruitful year of committed, dedicated, and devoted service in our people's education. We remain undaunted by the challenges that lie ahead, for we believe in the Filipino capabilities and potentials. View full university

The University is committed to preparing its students for a rapidly changing world by providing quality education. It shall also increase the knowledge base through research, convert new intellectual property into economic development and provide expertise and innovative solutions to businesses, governments, and others who seek assistance. Being the premier institution of higher learning in Quezon, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) had its humble beginnings starting as Lucban Municipal Junior High School by Municipal Resolution No. 5 passed in April 1964. Assistant Secretary of Education Hon bestowed the permit to operate. Miguel Gaffud in July 1964. In May 1965, Municipal Resolution No. 86 was passed requesting the name's change to Lucban Municipal High School. The Director of Public Schools, Dr. Vitaliano Bernardino, approved this resolution in August 1965. Lucban Community College was created and was made part of Lucban Municipal Junior School as an adjunct institution for College Education in June 1968. Lucban School for Philippine Craftsmen formally started in July 1970 by Republic Act 4345, also known as the merger law took into effect merging the Lucban Municipal high School and Lucban School of Philippine Craftsmen, thus forming the Lucban National High School in July 1972 (with the continuous operation of Lucban Community College). The College's promising future was visualized in 1981 when 20 Assemblymen of Southern Tagalog Region sponsored the Parliamentary Bill No. 173 for the long-awaited conversion of Lucban National College into Southern Luzon Polytechnic College. The bill was approved in December 1981 and was signed into law known as Batas Pambansa No. 145 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The rapid growth of SLPC was manifested in seven satellite campuses strategically located in various parts of the province of Quezon. The first satellite campus was SLPC-Alabat, established in July 1991. In 1991, SLPC-Polilio was created under Board Resolution No. 19, Series of 1992. The following year, two additional campuses were established: SLPC-Sampaloc in Brgy. Caldon, Sampaloc, Quezon (BOT Res. No. 33, 1993), and SLPC-Infanta.In 1996, another campus, the SLPC-Lucena Dual Training and Livelihood Center were established under Board Resolution No. 130, series of 1996. Judge Guillermo Eleazar Polytechnic College was integrated in February 2002 under Board Resolution No. 352, 2002. The newest campus was established in Tiaong, Quezon, in 2005. Mr. Angelo Peña was the founding president of SLPC. He served from 1964-1986. Dr. Palermo Salvacion served as the Officer-in-Charge of the College in 1986. In 1987, Dr. Ernesto de Chavez led the school and ended his term in June 1990. Dr. Joselito B. Jara took his office as College President in 1990. On May 31, 2002, Dr. Cornelio D. Esquieres became the college president until his demise in August 2004. Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon was designated as Officer-in-Charge of the College in January 2004 and as Acting President to serve the unfinished term of Dr. Esquieres until May 31, 2006. Dr. Gascon became the full-fledged College President on June 1, 2006. On March 17, 2007, SLPC was converted to Southern Luzon State University by R.A. 9395 signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.Dr. Gascon became the first University President under the Board Resolution No. 609 Series of 2007. View full university

Our mission statement is, "The Northern Luzon Adventist College exists to nurture students in a Christian way of life and prepare them to become servant-leaders who are: COMPETENT, COMMITTED and consecrated to the service of God and humanity." The school's philosophy is embodied in the following statement: "that through the harmonious development of the physical., mental, and spiritual powers of the students, the lost image of God may be restored. "The philosophy of education finds its way into operational form not only through the subject areas taught but also through various activities of the school. They find their fulfillment in the day-to-day work and learning experiences in the school's various offices and different student organizations. Our Educational Values And Beliefs are: Establishing beliefs and practices in faith and prayer experience to bring about inward transformation and the ultimate restoration in men of the lost image of God. Learning to appreciate what is pure, noble, and beautiful by steadfast conformity to social, moral, and physical laws governing individual conduct. Understanding the fundamental principle of respect, love, and mutual understanding maintains a positive influence in a Christian home. Inculcating a sense of justice and willingness to sacrifice in the pursuit of the task of nation-building. Discharging responsibilities and respective duties with exactness and precision. Valuing the proper use of leisure time in a productive and worthwhile program of activities. Developing proficiency in manual skills for economic independence. Northern Luzon Adventist College highlights and upholds the unique principles, beliefs, and values embodied in the core of Seventh-day Adventist Education as Stipulated by the Department of Education of the General Conference within the context of Filipino values and norms as follows: Faith - Foremost in the hand's education, the head, and the heart is the fundamental knowledge that there is God - all-knowing, all-powerful, eternal, and invincible - who directs and guides men's quest for life and survival. Truth: The scriptures contain all truths needed by man to live right with his fellowmen. These truths should be manifested in the words, actions, and deeds of both students and teachers. Love - This is the divine principle that makes, maintains, and sustains ideal relationships the panacea for all evils in life such as hatred, vengeance, jealousy, and defection. Northern Luzon Adventist College (NLAC) is located at Artacho, Sison, Pangasinan, PHILIPPINES, on 11.5 hectares of land adjacent to the McArthur Highway, about 210 km north of Manila and 40 km south of Baguio City. It is centrally located to the Adventist membership in Northern Luzon. View full university