Siquijor State College

Former names	Larena High School (1920‑1929) Larena Sub‑Provincial High School (1929‑1960) Larena National Vocational School (1960‑1983) Larena National Vocational College (1983‑1995)
Motto	Strive for Quality Education
Type	Public State Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution
Established	1920
Founder	Lt. Gov. Vicente Villanueva
Academic affiliations	PASUC AACCUP PAMI PPS
President	Dr. Steven J. Sumaylo
Vice-president	Dr. Mary Ann M. Temprosa (VP for Academic Affairs) Dr. Josel B. Mansueto (VP for Administration and Finance) Dr. Nila T. Caroro (Chief Administrative Officer)
Dean	List Dr. Renalyn B. Bantawig (College of Arts and Sciences) Dr. Dave S. Mamhot (College of Business and Management) Dr. Glory J. Barrera (College of Technology) Dr. Rosalina E. Catid (College of Education; Center of Development) Mr. Ryan T. Figer (OIC Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education) 3/E Gilbert P. Sumalpong (Maritime Education Programs) Dr. Mary Ann M. Temprosa (JHS/SHS Principal)
Director	List Dr. Dawn Iris Calibo-Senit (Director for Research Services) Dr. Philna S. Palongpalong (Director for Extension Services) Dr. Roel D. Taroc (Director for Maritime Education Programs) Dr. Eric Mark E. Opaon (Director for Students Affairs) Mrs. Dina Fe I. Mamhot (Director for Physical Education, Culture and the Arts) Mrs. Cyd A. Sarmiento (Director for Placement, Internationalization and External Affairs) Mr. Monico G. Acas (Director for School Plant, Infrastructure and Facilities) Mr. Ryan T. Figer(Director for Campus Security) Mr. Clifford C. Balolong (Director for Income Generating Projects) Mr. Stephen A. Sumalpong (Director for Networking & ICT Support) Ms. Menie J. Dagala (Director for Publication) Mr. Glenn John M. Balongag (ICT Personnel for SHS-LIS) Mr. Marcelino C. Oro (Campus Director, SSC-Lazi) Dr. Roel D. Taroc (ISO Program Manager) Hermilita L. Paculba (Document Controller) Mrs. Jonalyn L. Fuentes (Internal Communication Officer) Dr. Dave S. Mamhot (Lead Auditor) Hermilita L. Paculba (Co-Lead Auditor)
Students	3,361 (SY 2021-2022)
Undergraduates	3,329
Postgraduates	32
Location	Old Capitol Circle, Brgy. North Poblacion, Larena , Siquijor , Philippines 9°14′57″N 123°35′21″E / 9.2493°N 123.5892°E / 9.2493; 123.5892
Campus	3.9 hectares (9.6 acres)
Colors	Gray & white
Website	siquijorstate.edu.ph
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Siquijor State College is the only state college in the island province of Siquijor, Central Visayas, Philippines. The province is situated 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Negros Island, and 565 kilometres (351 mi) from Manila.

Campuses

The SSC main campus has a total land area of 3.9 hectares (9.6 acres) and is located at Old Capitol Circle in North Poblacion, Larena. It has one satellite campus located in the town of Lazi.

History

Siquijor State College was founded in 1920 by Lt. Governor Vicente Villanueva. It was then called as the Larena High School (LHS) that offered only the first and the second-year levels, one section per curriculum-year level with only two teachers including the principal and was under the supervision of the Negros Oriental Provincial High School (NOPHS) in Dumaguete.^[1]

Nine years later (1929), it operated as a complete secondary school and was renamed the Larena Sub-Provincial High School (LSPHS). On 1 July 1960, by virtue of Republic Act No. 2423, the school was converted into a vocational school offering the Secondary Trades Curriculum. This time the school was renamed Larena National Vocational School (LNVS). As the only vocational school in the province, it offered collegiate technical courses and evening opportunity classes.

The National Assembly approved Batasang Pambansa Blg. 387 on 14 April 1983 and LNVS became the Larena National Vocational College (LNVC). Through the joint efforts of Cong. Orlando B. Fua Sr., then representative of the lone district of Siquijor and Cong. Miguel Romero of the 2nd District of Negros Oriental and the constituents of Siquijor, House Bill No. 412 was enacted into law by President Fidel V. Ramos on March 3, 1995, through Republic Act No. 7947. This law converted LNVC to Siquijor State College and authorized the college to offer additional courses in addition to its existing curricular offerings.^[2]

Former college presidents:

• Dr. Tirso L. Tan Sr. (1995-1999)
• Dr. Rosita T. Bidad, Officer-in-Charge (1999-2000)
• Dr. Dominador Q. Cabanganan (2000-2008)
• Dr. Baldomero R. Martinez Jr. (2008-2013)
• Dr. Maria Imogen T. Quilicot (2013-2020)