Brief History of Catanduanes State University
The Catanduanes State University’s beginning dates back to June 18, 1961 when Republic Act 3398, which called for the establishment of Virac National and Agricultural Trade School (VNATS), was enacted.
Ten years thereafter. Republic Act (RA) 6341, which was authored by Congressman Jose U. Alberto, converted VNATS into Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC).
CSC consequently started its operation in 1972 upon the full implementation of RA 6341, which was amended by RA 6590, and later repealed by Presidential Decree No. 1437 on June 10, 1978.
On July 22, 1996, the Tenth Congress of the Republic of the Philippines enacted and approved Republic Act No. 8292, a law which provides for the uniform compositions and powers of the governing boards, the manner of appointment and term of office of the president of chartered state universities and colleges, and for other purposes. This Act repealed and emended all laws., presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction and SUC charters contrary to or inconsistent with this law.
Pursuant to Special Provision No. 2 of the CHED FY 1999 Budget under the General Appropriations Act of 1999 (R.A. 8745 of the integration of CHED Supervised Institutions to State Universities and Colleges), the Catanduanes Agricultural and Industrial College (CAIC) was integrated to the Catanduanes State Colleges on October 31, 1999.
By virtue of Board Resolution No. 15, s. 2003 which called for the implementation of an approved and the Revised Organizational Structure, CSC-CAIC Annex was renamed as CSC Panganiban Campus.
The past and present Presidents of the CSU are as follows:
Mr. Pedro G. Tabuzo – 1971-1972
Dr. Jacinto A. Medallada – 1972-1986
Dr. Rodolfo V. Asanza – 1986-1990
Dr. Ernestina P. Averilla – designated by then DECS Higher Education
Division as CSC-OIC from 1990-1992
Dr. Adolfo S. Bagadiong – 1993-2003
Dr. Asuncion V. Asetre – 2003-2011
Dr. Minerva I. Morales – 2011-present
On March 29, 2011, House Bill No. 4170, which called for the conversion CSC into Catanduanes State University, was filed during the First Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Philippines. This conversion bill was principally authored by Congressman Cesar V. Sarmiento, and co-authored by Congressman Juan Edgardo M. Angara.
Over a year thereafter, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed on October 19, 2012 Republic Act No. 10229 converting Catanduanes State Colleges (Virac/Main and Panganiban Campuses) into Catanduanes State University.
At present, the Catanduanes State University is enjoying the prestige of being the only comprehensive higher education institution in Catanduanes and among the dynamic SUCs in Bicol that offers a wide range of academic programs and producing placers in national licensure examinations. #
Ten years thereafter. Republic Act (RA) 6341, which was authored by Congressman Jose U. Alberto, converted VNATS into Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC).
Pursuant to Special Provision No. 2 of the CHED FY 1999 Budget under the General Appropriations Act of 1999 (R.A. 8745 of the integration of CHED Supervised Institutions to State Universities and Colleges), the Catanduanes Agricultural and Industrial College (CAIC) was integrated to the Catanduanes State Colleges on October 31, 1999.
On March 29, 2011, House Bill No. 4170, which called for the conversion CSC into Catanduanes State University, was filed during the First Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Philippines. This conversion bill was principally authored by Congressman Cesar V. Sarmiento, and co-authored by Congressman Juan Edgardo M. Angara,
Over a year thereafter, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed on October 19, 2012 Republic Act No. 10229 converting Catanduanes State Colleges (Virac/Main and Panganiban Campuses) into Catanduanes State University.
At present, the Catanduanes State University is enjoying the prestige of being the only comprehensive higher education institution in Catanduanes and among the dynamic SUCs in Bicol that offers a wide range of academic programs and producing placers in national licensure examinations.
