HomeIloiloIloilo CityGoogle Earth Series: Iloilo City Part 2Iloilo is known for its educational institutions, which has created a society of intellectuals for more than a century. For the second part of the Iloilo City Google Earth Series, some of Iloilo’s more popular schools will be included along other inter By Marcos Detourista on May 27, 2008Iloilo is known for its educational institutions, which has created a society of intellectuals for more than a century. For the second part of the Iloilo City Google Earth Series, some of Iloilo’s more popular schools will be included along other interesting sites.Central Philippine University (CPU) Central Philippine University (CPU) was founded in 1905 as the Jaro Industrial School by missionaries of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. It is currently the largest university in Western Visayas in terms of student population. The beautifully landscaped 24-hectare campus in Jaro is a declared tourist destination by the local tourism authority.University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV), John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU), Iloilo Doctors College (IDC), and Iloilo Doctor’s Hospital (IDH) The lot of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) Iloilo Campus was actually formerly owned by the Iloilo City Government and the Main Building (Library) used to be the Iloilo City Hall. In 1945, the Municipal Board of Iloilo, under the administration of former Iloilo City Mayor, Hon. Fernando López, authorized a resolution for the opening of a branch of UP in Iloilo City and donated the lot to the educational institution. One year and seven months years later, the University of the Philippines Iloilo College (UPIC) opened its doors in July 1947.John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) was first founded as the “Iloilo Maritime Academy” in 1948 by Master Mariner Juan Bautista Lacson. Today, it has grown into a pioneer institution in maritime education and has established itself as the first maritime university in Southeast Asia.Iloilo Doctors College (IDC) is a tertiary educational institution specializing allied health related courses like Dental Care, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Health Aide, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology, Biological Science, Pre Dental, and Midwifery. They have their own college hospital, the Iloilo Doctor’s Hospital (IDH), which is one of the more popular private hospitals in Iloilo City.San Agustin University (USA) San Agustin University (USA) was founded by Agustinian Friars on July 15, 1904. The school was granted university status on March 1, 1953, a year before its 50th anniversary, making it the first university in Western Visayas. The university’s campus, situated in the very heart of the city on General Luna Street, has a modern gymnasium, an auditorium, several conference and seminar rooms, science, computer and speech laboratories, a museum, a bookstore, a library, an instructional media center, and tennis and badminton courts.Assumption Convent – Iloilo (AC), St. Paul Hospital (SPH), and St. Pauls University (SPU)Assumption Iloilo is one of the exclusive schools in Iloilo catering to pre-school, elementary and seconary level students. It was established since 1910, and will be celebrating their centennial anniversary in just a few years time.St. Pauls University (SPU) is also another exclusive school in the City, which offers college courses. The University is most known as a top performing school in the Nursing Licensure Exam. Their university hospital, the St. Paul Hospital (SPH), is the premiere hospital of Iloilo City.West Visayas State University (WVSU), West Visayas State University Medical Center (WVSU-MC), Iloilo National High School (INHS), Iloilo Mission Hospital, , Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST), and the Iloilo Sports Complex West Visayas State University (WVSU) was established in 1902 as the Iloilo Normal School but was subsequently renamed West Visayas State University in 1986. Its centennial anniversary was celebrated in January 2008, a celebration delayed due to an inaccurate review of its history. It is considered as a center of excellence in education in the Philippines and its College of Nursing is recognized as a top performing Nursing school in the country. Its university hospital is the WVSU-MC, which serves as a training hospital for the students and graduates of WVSU.The Iloilo National Highschool (INHS), established in 1902, is the country’s first provincial high school and is cited as a center of excellence. A innovation initiated by the school is the “schools within a school” program, whereby 8 schools were established within INHS namely: Special Science Class, the School for the Arts, the School of the Future, the Special Class for Sports, Out of School Adult High School, the Evening Opportunity Class, the Non Formal Education and the Class for the Performing Arts.The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) was established in 1905 as an elementary trade school known as the Iloilo Trade School. The College has grown into a leading technological and professional manpower development institution as it serves Region VI and the whole country. It is currently gearing towards acquiring a university status.Iloilo Sports Complex (ISC) is a multi-use stadium in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Iloilo Football Association. The stadium has a capacity of around 10,000 people.Click Here, in case you’ve missed the first part of the Iloilo City Google Eath Series. Iloilo City’s residential areas and ubran concentrations will be featured during the next installment, so watch out for that!.Don’t leave yet. There’s more!Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Comments millicent saysSeptember 17, 2009 at 4:31 pmIloilo Province is well recognized when it comes to education. They have a good standard in education program.Like Visayas Aerospace College and Technology where i graduated as an Airline management.Iloilo is not only education but in good attitude,beauty,Foods and tourist spot..AJA ILOILO!Reply James saysMay 31, 2009 at 11:59 pmWhat I know courses at WVCST are technical vocational in nature. There are also baccalaureate degree courses but are also technical. These include industrial engineering and the like and food technology, automotive mechanic and the like. They also have courses in education with majors in practical arts, home economics, etc. They have school of graduate studies also.The University of San Agustin offers courses in engineering, nursing, archietecture, music, pharmacy, med tech, education, liberal arts, commerce, and have masteral and doctoral degrees. They may also have courses in theology but not quite sure.Reply kezhia saysMay 31, 2009 at 10:27 pmanu ung courses ng WVCST at San agustin univ? thanks!Reply JOlly saysJune 8, 2008 at 10:22 pmI am proud of being an Ilongga from ILOILO. I can see that Panay Island, Iloilo Province is well recognized when it comes to education. I talked to a lot of guys here from ILOILO, that are here in USA, that they speak good English compared to some places in the Philippines. The grammar is excellent! Cheers ILOILO! ; )Reply Marcos C. saysMay 30, 2008 at 12:42 pm[re=62833]Lee[/re]: Oops… Another blundering error :( I got my source from the same site also, but got the dates mixed up.Reply marco saysApril 18, 2010 at 9:58 amhello marcos im marco it is good for you that you have shared your knowledge about iloilo nami gid na fyi CONG.SALVADOR BUDDY BRITANICO is the one responsible of converting wvsu from ins as well as wvcst center of up in the visayasReply marco saysApril 18, 2010 at 10:07 amcorrection hehe wvcst isat before up visayas in miag ao the center of up in the visayas thanks marcos i hope i can help you for some info taga dingle lang ako ah omar enojas Lee saysMay 30, 2008 at 1:06 am[re=62822]Marcos C.[/re]: Hey, Marcos! You’re pretty mixed-up with your dates. You’re right with 1986 (college to university) but INS into WVSC was in 1965 NOT 1959 as you have mentioned. Please check WVSU website http://box546.bluehost.com/suspended.page/disabled.cgi/wvsu.edu.ph) for accurate dates. I don’t like to be sounding like your university teacher, but, where in the world are you getting your facts? He, he, he…just teasing you! My point is, if you’re trying to disseminate info to the wide world of web, try to be as accurate as you possibly can. More power to you, Marcos, and I look forward for more dynamic photos!!!Reply Marcos C. saysMay 30, 2008 at 12:01 amOh yeah, thanks for the correction. Wikipedia is such a inaccurate source, hehe. Found out that the INS was turned into WVSC in 1959 and into WVSU in 1986.Reply Lee saysMay 29, 2008 at 9:16 pmHi Marcos. Are you sure Iloilo Normal School was renamed (or should I say recognized as university) in 1924? as written in your caption? Please check your dates, probably you mean 1984 but, definitely NOT 1924?Reply marco saysApril 18, 2010 at 9:50 amwvsu was formerly ins cong. buddy britanico of BANAT PARTYLIST is the father of wvsu.Reply Marcos C. saysMay 27, 2008 at 2:54 pm[re=62314]DUDE[/re]: Yep, there will be a third part.Reply DUDE saysMay 27, 2008 at 2:14 pm[re=62313]Marcos C.[/re]:Right. Chy, is there a part 3 to this?Reply Marcos C. saysMay 27, 2008 at 2:10 pmWe have so many schools that have past 100 years. It’s a source of pride for Ilonggos that our home has been graced and refined by such institutions.Reply DUDE saysMay 27, 2008 at 2:01 pmTHanks chy..Reply
millicent saysSeptember 17, 2009 at 4:31 pmIloilo Province is well recognized when it comes to education. They have a good standard in education program.Like Visayas Aerospace College and Technology where i graduated as an Airline management.Iloilo is not only education but in good attitude,beauty,Foods and tourist spot..AJA ILOILO!Reply
James saysMay 31, 2009 at 11:59 pmWhat I know courses at WVCST are technical vocational in nature. There are also baccalaureate degree courses but are also technical. These include industrial engineering and the like and food technology, automotive mechanic and the like. They also have courses in education with majors in practical arts, home economics, etc. They have school of graduate studies also.The University of San Agustin offers courses in engineering, nursing, archietecture, music, pharmacy, med tech, education, liberal arts, commerce, and have masteral and doctoral degrees. They may also have courses in theology but not quite sure.Reply
JOlly saysJune 8, 2008 at 10:22 pmI am proud of being an Ilongga from ILOILO. I can see that Panay Island, Iloilo Province is well recognized when it comes to education. I talked to a lot of guys here from ILOILO, that are here in USA, that they speak good English compared to some places in the Philippines. The grammar is excellent! Cheers ILOILO! ; )Reply
Marcos C. saysMay 30, 2008 at 12:42 pm[re=62833]Lee[/re]: Oops… Another blundering error :( I got my source from the same site also, but got the dates mixed up.Reply
marco saysApril 18, 2010 at 9:58 amhello marcos im marco it is good for you that you have shared your knowledge about iloilo nami gid na fyi CONG.SALVADOR BUDDY BRITANICO is the one responsible of converting wvsu from ins as well as wvcst center of up in the visayasReply
marco saysApril 18, 2010 at 10:07 amcorrection hehe wvcst isat before up visayas in miag ao the center of up in the visayas thanks marcos i hope i can help you for some info taga dingle lang ako ah omar enojas
Lee saysMay 30, 2008 at 1:06 am[re=62822]Marcos C.[/re]: Hey, Marcos! You’re pretty mixed-up with your dates. You’re right with 1986 (college to university) but INS into WVSC was in 1965 NOT 1959 as you have mentioned. Please check WVSU website http://box546.bluehost.com/suspended.page/disabled.cgi/wvsu.edu.ph) for accurate dates. I don’t like to be sounding like your university teacher, but, where in the world are you getting your facts? He, he, he…just teasing you! My point is, if you’re trying to disseminate info to the wide world of web, try to be as accurate as you possibly can. More power to you, Marcos, and I look forward for more dynamic photos!!!Reply
Marcos C. saysMay 30, 2008 at 12:01 amOh yeah, thanks for the correction. Wikipedia is such a inaccurate source, hehe. Found out that the INS was turned into WVSC in 1959 and into WVSU in 1986.Reply
Lee saysMay 29, 2008 at 9:16 pmHi Marcos. Are you sure Iloilo Normal School was renamed (or should I say recognized as university) in 1924? as written in your caption? Please check your dates, probably you mean 1984 but, definitely NOT 1924?Reply
marco saysApril 18, 2010 at 9:50 amwvsu was formerly ins cong. buddy britanico of BANAT PARTYLIST is the father of wvsu.Reply
Marcos C. saysMay 27, 2008 at 2:10 pmWe have so many schools that have past 100 years. It’s a source of pride for Ilonggos that our home has been graced and refined by such institutions.Reply