HISTORY OF NORTHERN ILOILO STATE UNIVERSITY BAROTAC VIEJO CAMPUS
NORTHERN ILOILO POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE- BAROTAC VIEJO CAMPUS came into existence in August 11, 1989.
71 years ago, that was 1946, it was first known as Barotac Viejo High School, (BVHI) located at Sitio Angas, San Lucas, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. But due to the limited area, it moved to Sta. Rosa, Poblacion, Barotac Viejo with the initiative of Mr. Pablo E. Española, the school principal, who convinced ten others to donate the new site.
In July 1963, Hon. Jose M. Aldeguer, authored Republic Act 3435, an act converting Barotac Viejo High School into Barotac Viejo National Agricultural School (BVNAS) through the request of the late Mayor Raul O. V. Causing who was the chief executive of the town when the late Jose G. de la Cruz was the principal.
Since the school is fast growing, the school authorities decided to look for a wider space, and in June 1966, the school purchased a 64.1559 hectares piece of land at Puerto Princesa, about five kilometres northeast of Poblacion which become its permanent site (the site where we are now).
In July 1976, a resolution was passed to change the name of the school but it was in June 1977 that Barotac Viejo National Agricultural School was changed to Barotac Viejo National Agricultural College (BVNAC).
In 1982, ILECO II brought light to BVNAC, through the efforts of Mr. Mario M. Celo, the officer in charge of the college.
The completion of the administration building and its inauguration took place in June 22, 1982 which was an addition to the number of edifices.
The year 1988-89 ushered various school program developments and projects spearheaded by the young, versatile, dynamic and energetic, Mr. Arturo T. Landiza, the successor of the late Mr. Jose G. de la Cruz, who retired April 30, 1988. The new administrator accelerated the school development by funnelling some government programs to reinforce school’s program implementation such as research and extension. This was the time when BVNAC manpower shifted from its slow moving pace to a horse speed.
By virtue of DECS Order 106, series of 1988, the school was authorized to offer short term courses in Fruits and Fruit trees production Technology to cover, guava, mango, cashew, guayabano, and jackfruit production, nursery establishment and managements, and fruit processing. Another significant event was brought about by the year 1989, when BVNAC, was classified as one of the schools under the Bureau of Technical and Vocational Education. It offered instruction for degree courses as well as post-secondary programs. The college programs included courses in Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with majors in Crop Science, Animal Science and Agricultural Education while the post-secondary consists of two-year course in Associate in Agriculture.
The late Congressman Niel D. Tupas, Sr.,(father of the true inanak sang quinto- Cong. BOBOY TUPAS), the ever dynamic Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Culture and the benefactor of his education-conscious constituents especially those in the 5th district, authored the House Bill converting Barotac Viejo National Agricultural College (BVNAC) to Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College- Barotac Viejo Campus NIPSC-BVC) which was approved on August 11, 1989, known as Republic Act 6747.
In line with the re-structuring of Agricultural Institution in the Philippines, NIPSC-BVC gradually phases out Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) and changed it to a ladderized program of a two-year Diploma in Agricultural Technology (DAT) after which, a student may opt to continue with the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (BAT), in the next two years if they pass the NCEE.
It was in the same year, that the BOT had passed a resolution on its regular meeting dated December 16, 1987, with BT No. 51-87 approving the offering of BSE and BEEd courses for the SY 1988-89.
The board of trustees during the 35th Board meeting of the NIPSC, through the recommendation of the late Dr. Wenceslao O. Sison, Jr., college President, Mr. Arturo T. Landiza was designated as the Campus-in-Charge. In 1992, thru his efforts, NIPSC-BVC was identified as the center for Open- University Program of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) for Master in Educational Management- Distant Learning System (MEM-DLS) and the Extramural Program of Visayas State College of Agriculture (VISCA), now Visayas State University for Master of Agricultural Development (M.Ag.Dev.). These two programs attracted enrolees from nearby municipalities and provinces.
The distant learning programs benefited a great number of faculty members wherein 19 finished M. Ag. Dev. Majors in Agronomy, Ag, Ed., and Ag. Extension and Language Teaching while 7 obtained the degree of Master in Educational Management (M.E.M.).
In 1991, the phasing out of BSA decreases the school enrolment; hence in SY 1993-94, the course offering was revived where it showed a dramatic increase in enrolment from 53 to 149 students.
In 1996-97, the BSED (major in THE, English & Math) program of NIPSC Estancia was extended to Barotac Viejo Campus. Again, enrolment rose more than the double.
In support to the curricular expansion of the college, the mushroom-like emergence of physical structures was noted. Through the efforts of the late Congressman Niel D. Tupas, Sr. and the support of NIPSC Board of Trustees, the “Atrium” was constructed in 1994 and was completed in 1996. The multi-purpose two storey building serves as cafeteria, conference hall and Hostel which is both instructional and income generating, (which was now being maintained by the Hospitality Management Dept.) In 1998, the construction of the New Science building started. This was followed by the concreting of the roads inside the campus, rep-rapping of the various areas in the campus and installation of intercom lines and street lights.
Towering above all these newly emerged buildings, is the Executive House atop the multi-purpose water tank which was constructed in 1994. Aside from being an instructional facility, one structure which probably had gained attraction from the public is the newly constructed Swimming Pool adjacent the Executive House. (In the Heart of NIPSC-BVC lies a paradise where rest and relaxation is top of mind, where escape is possible, and where living is such a pleasure).
The construction of the Ladies Dormitory in 1997 and the Men’s Dormitory in 1999, answered the housing needs of students. It was also during this year that the Science building was completed. From 1997 to September 1999, the college was under Dr. Ervin A. Pegarido being the Campus Dean. Prof, Roberto B. Declarador took over being the Officer- in- Charge of the college until 2001.
From 2001- 2010, the late Dr. Hemogene R. Guanco became the college administrator. During her term, she accommodated the ACE Computer in offering the two- year computer courses. During this year, NIPSC-BVC continues to prove its existence and strive to compete with the global trends in Information and Communications Technology.
Through the generosity of the governor of Iloilo, Hon. Niel D. Tupas, Sr., the college had acquired a twenty sitter Interactive Multi-Purpose Speech Laboratory.
In 2004, the BSA (majors in Animal & Crop Science) and BSED (majors in English, Math & THE) had gained Level I Accreditation Candidate Status by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP).
In 2008, Associate in Hotel and restaurant Management has pave its way to the aspiring hoteliers in the 5th district, having the largest enrolment for SY 2008-09 among other courses offered. In the same year, the college had acquired a gymnasium through the generosity of Hon. Niel C. Tupas, Jr., the congressman of the 5th district of Iloilo.
In the same year, Dr. Joel P. Limson, had been installed to office as the college president after the retirement of the late Dr. Wenceslao O. Sison, Jr., who became the president Emeritus of the college until June 2018.
A MOA had been forged making the school reservation of NIPSC-BVC as the Municipal Bird Sanctuary signed by DENR, NIPSC and Municipality of Barotac Viejo in August 2008. In 2009, the Agricultural Crops production NC I, a ladderized program leading to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture was registered under TESDA and, AHRM has gained approval for its program enhancement into Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM). This was the time when various scholarship programs had answered the students’ quest for a better education.
Through the generosity of the governor of Iloilo, Hon. Niel D. Tupas, Sr., the college had acquired a twenty sitter Interactive Multi-Purpose Speech Laboratory.
In 2004, the BSA (majors in Animal & Crop Science) and BSED (majors in English, Math & THE) had gained Level I Accreditation Candidate Status by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP).
In 2008, Associate in Hotel and restaurant Management has pave its way to the aspiring hoteliers in the 5th district, having the largest enrolment for SY 2008-09 among other courses offered. In the same year, the college had acquired a gymnasium through the generosity of Hon. Niel C. Tupas, Jr., the congressman of the 5th district of Iloilo.
In the same year, Dr. Joel P. Limson, had been installed to office as the college president after the retirement of the late Dr. Wenceslao O. Sison, Jr., who became the president Emeritus of the college until June 2018.
A MOA had been forged making the school reservation of NIPSC-BVC as the Municipal Bird Sanctuary signed by DENR, NIPSC and Municipality of Barotac Viejo in August 2008. In 2009, the Agricultural Crops production NC I, a ladderized program leading to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture was registered under TESDA and, AHRM has gained approval for its program enhancement into Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM). This was the time when various scholarship programs had answered the students’ quest for a better education.
In January 2011, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (majors in Animal and Crop Science) and the Bachelor of Secondary Education (majors in English, Math and THE) had gained recognition of Level I Accredited Status after complying the recommendations of AACCUP, Inc.
Dr. Rolando B. Guillermo, had been designated as Chairman, of the Management Team to run the operations of the College after the late Dr. Guanco had been designated as Vice President for Academic Affairs. The college’s quest to offer quality education does not end in passing the Level I accreditation Status. The journey continues, so in 2012, BSED and BSA programs had been submitted for the next level accreditation and was evaluated as level II Accredited On-Going
Status, BEED as level I Candidate status.
In 2013, Republic Act 10597, a Republic Act converting NIPSC to NISU, authored by Hon. Niel “Jun-jun” C. Tupas, Jr. has been approved in principles, provided certain conditions be met and complied.
In 2015, Dr. Romy A. Billones had been designated as OIC Office of the president after the term of Dr, Limson had been finished, and Dr, Alfeo C. Agreda was designated the Chairman of the Management Team who was later designated as Campus Administrator.
In September 2015, BSA and BSED had been Level II- Reaccredited, while BEED as Level I Accredited, all by AACCUP, Inc. and in October 2016, both BSA and BSED had passed the Level III, Phase I and are recommended for Level III Phase 2.
In the same year, Dr. Ma. Theresa G. Palmares has become the college president.
In June 2017, Dr. Ruby Sanchez Yotoko has been designated as Campus Administrator.
In the same year, the college had submitted for ISO evaluation, passed ISO 9001 by global group.
During her administration, NIPSC-BVC has its face lifted to some heights & numerous developments have taken place. Among others are the installations of HRM laboratories, Animal & Crop Science laboratories, Upgrading of Speech Laboratory, acquisition and installation of electric transformer to answer power shortage.
In 2018, students’ competitiveness was heightened by the installation of various mass media facilities like television & projectors which are made possible for use of the students in various courses. Research and extension activities were also operationalized by sending different researchers to conferences and fora.
In the same year, the new administration building was re-started towards its completion, to further answer the need of the administrative personnel for a better place to serve various clienteles.
In March 27, 2018, Republic Act No. 11005, an Act amending RA No. 10597, An Act establishing the NORTHERN ILOILO STATE UNIVERSITY (NISU), integrating all the seven campuses was approved.
In June 2018, AACCUP level 3 phase 2 accreditation took place for both BSA and BSED programs. The quest for Universityhood continues as NIPSC-BVC continues to upgrade her manpower by hiring qualified and competent eligibles to handle its operation so as to produce quality graduates who can compete with the global market.
The year 2018 brought NIPSC-BAROTAC VIEJO CAMPUS into limelight by garnering numerous awards in research & extension, and even in trainings attended both by faculty & students.
In 2019, the new Administration building had been completed and houses the admin offices to serve the fast growing population with utmost and efficient services.
In August 16, 2019, Dr. Eduardo V. Octavio, Jr. has been designated as the Campus Administrator after the reassignment of the current administrator had taken place.
In October 19, 2020-July 1, 2021, Dr. Alma R. Defacto, the college Vice President for Academic Affairs has been designation as Officer in Charge to the office of the President after the term of Dr. Ma. Theresa G. Palmares.
In July 1, 2021 a new president has been appointed. A doctor of Engineering, in the person of Dr. Bobby D. Gerardo.
Another break through happened when the BSEd program hurdled 100 percent passing percentage in the Licensure Examination of Teachers.
As the college continues its quest for excellence, various developments had also taken place, especially in infrastructure, among others is the completion of the Dorm C; the rehabilitation of the TED building which started in April 26, 2021 and was completed in January 2022 and the construction of the Motor pool building has started January 2022.
In 1st semester 2022-2023, the college has a total population of 1233, with BSA - 474 having – enrolees; BSEd - 165 ; BEEd - 135; and BSHM – 459.
The new Campus Administrator is very positive in making numerous and significant changes by making linkages and initiatives towards a more improved and prosperous NIPSC- BVC.
As a result of hard work and perseverance, a long and tedious preparation for universityhood, the long dream had been realized in April 26, 2022 through RA No. 11005 in March 27, 2018, authored by Hon. Raul C. Tupas, Congressman of the 5th district of Iloilo- an act amending RA 10597, authored by Hon Niel C. Tupas Jr., entitled “an Act Establishing the Northern Iloilo State University in the province of Iloilo by integrating the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) in Estancia, NIPSC Barotac Viejo Campus in Barotac Viejo, Ajuy Polytechnic College in Ajuy, Batad Polytechnic College in Batad, Concepcion Polytechnic College in Concepcion,Lemery Polytechnic College in Lemery, and the Victorino salcedo Polytechnic College in Sara.
In September 2022, another breakthrough happened when the university has been awarded a certificate for ISO reaccreditation. All Program offerings continued to submit themselves to AACCUP Accreditation, where BEEd & BSHM had been awarded the Level II certificate.
In January 2023, another change in the administration took place when Dr. Eduardo V. Octavio, Jr. retired. Dr. Ruby S. Yotoko had taken its come back seat as the Campus Administrator. Numerous changes had taken place, and various achievements were reaped as the enthusiasm to soar high under the leadership of the returning Campus Administrator continues. Among others were the active participation of students in various competitions such as the first BIBO debate sponsored by the Hon. Raul C. Tupas (Congressman) and Hon. Binky April M. Tupas (Board Member) of the 5th District of Iloilo where BVC gained the ‘Champion’ title after the series of elimination sessions, thru the tutelage of their Coaches; participation in cultural related activities during the 1st NISU Week Celebration. Faculty members on the other hand continue with their active participation in research and extension services.
Board performances of the BSA, BSEd and BEEd has improved.
In April 13, 2024 Miss. Helle Sorensen, A Peace Corps Volunteer from Colorado USA arrived at NISU – Barotac Viejo Campus to help promote Agro-Eco Tourism of the Campus.
The quest to provide quality education, to produce human capital imbued with scientific and technological skills endowed with desirable values and work ethics were among its goals and to become a truly competitive state university in Asia is the university’s vision.
God bless NISU, God bless everyone.
N.B. This college history is updated by VILMA L. BAÑES, M.E.M., Associate Professor V, May, 2024
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| VISION The School of Education aspires to be a progressive component of the State College offering quality-assured programs designed to produce competent teacher who will be effective facilitators of learning and agents of social transformation. MISSION The School of Education committed to provide quality undergraduate education in order to foster the total development of a person to make him competent, intelligent, productive, morally and socially-responsible and who can cope with the demands of changing society. | ||
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| COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | |
| VISION To be a leading hospitality management education institution in Northern Iloilo. MISSION To produce graduates equipped with knowledge, skills and right values and capable of meeting the demands of a globally-competitive hospitality industry. GOALS
OBJECTIVES Students To fulfill students desire for relevant, responsive and innovative curricular programs, institutional facilities, qualified instructors and intensive practical trainings for better work and business opportunities. Industry To respond to the need for knowledgeable, competent and professional graduates needed in the hospitality industry. Community To undertake relevant advocacies in research and extension for the benefit of the community. |  |
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES The graduate of the BS Agriculture program should have developed the ability to:
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 Ruby S. Yotoko, Ed.D.Associate Professor V Campus Administrator | |||||
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 Ma. Theresa Geed T. Abagatnan, MILEAssistant Professor IV |  Ma. Ivy V. Agreda, Ed.D.Associate Professor V |  Priam L. Agreda, MILEAdministrative Assistant II (Property Custodian) |  Dheevy Love V. Aguirre, MILEAssistant Professor IV |  Pelagio Jr. D. Alanan, BS in Agric.Administrative Officer I |  Adrian Val M. Amena, ACTAdministrative Aide I |
 Jed H. Andola, BSNNurse II | Neyshell V. Araño, Ph.D. Instructor III |  Perfecto F. Arroyo, BSMar.Eng.Administrative Aide III |  Jovimil V. Babunas, BATHRMO I |  Nilo B. BalbontinAdministrative Aide III | Alan B. Baldevieso Security Guard I |
 Norade A. Bañas, Ed.D.Associate Professor V |  Vilma L. Bañes, MEMAssociate Professor V |  Wilmae Ann J. Barbosa, BS Acctg. Tech.Cashier II |  Josa D. Barretto, BEEdAdministrative Aide VI |  Alve Marc V. Barrido, Ph.D.Assistant Professor IV |  Raymark Jun G. Basinang, MS Agro.Instructor I |
 Rowena B. Bataluna, BSA Ag.EdProcurement Officer |  Niño Batu, BATFarm Worker I |  Francis U. Batulio, BS in Agric.Assistant Professor I |  Michelle Joy P. Bilbao, BEEDAdministrative Aide VI |  May Dinah S. Braña, Ph.D.Associate Professor V |  Louie Stelle M. Cajayon, Ph.D.Associate Professor I |
 Ana Liza P. Caliwag, Ed.D.Associate Professor III |  Christian D. David, MATInstructor I |  Marilyn C. Dejaro, BS.Ag.EdAdministrative Officer V |  Albert Depaloma, Ph.D.Instructor I |  Jeff A. Diaz, CPAAccountant II |  Wilmer Dichoso, BS in Agric.Farm Worker I |
 Ma. Ardlyn June P. Edral, MPAHRMO II |  Alberto III M. Espada, MS. Agro.Assistant Professor IV |  Alni Grace D. Espinosa, MILE Instructor II |  Joiena Grace C. Fernandez, BSITDisbursing Officer II |  Ryan V. Gadian, MSHRMInstructor I | Mildred Gamale, MS in Soil Science Instructor I |
 Clair A. Ganzon, Ph.D.Associate Professor IV |  Leif Marvin R. Gonzales, Ph.D.Associate Professor V |  Maita A. Gonzales, Ph.D.Associate Professor V |  Ritche Gozalo, BSCAdministrative Assistant III |  Rene Rose J. Huervana, MAgr.Instructor III |  Dexter B. JarangueAdministrative Officer IV |
 Sofia B. Jimenez, BEEDAdministrative Aide VI |  JP L. Lorica, BSEDAdministrative Aide VI |  Minien C. Maravilla, MHMInstructor I |  Marjohn C. Niño, Ph.D.Associate Professor V |  Eva Joy C. Palma, DPAAssociate Professor V | Carlito B. Pamplona, BS in Agric. Security Guard I |
 Francis A. Peñaranda, MMEdInstructor III | Kenneth T. Potente, BS in Agric. Security Guard I |  Manuel Tomas T. Potente, BSEDAdministrative Assistant I |  Cherryl C. Sainz, DMBAAssistant Professor IV |  Farah Kristine A. Salazar, DMBAAssistant Professor IV |  Janice B. Sampani, Ph.D.Associate Professor V |
 Rocel John B. Sanchez, MSAssistant Professor II | Rocel M. Tolentin, MS in Plant Protection Assistant Professor IV | Roden H. Toreno, MAEd Associate Professor III |  Elvira A. Tubungbanua, Ph.D.Associate Professor V |  Emalyn S. Tupas, DMBAAssistant Professor IV |  Gemma R. Villaruel, Asso.in Comp.SciAdmin. Aide II |
 Kenith B. Villaruel, MS Guidance CounselingGuidance Counselor II |  Marlene V. Wendam, Ed.D.Associate Professor V |  Ma. Elvie P. Yap, MATAssistant Professor I | |||