The University of Baguio (UB; Filipino: Pamantasan ng Baguio), formerly Baguio Technical and Commercial Institute (Baguio Tech), is a private, Filipino, multidisciplinary, autonomous university in Baguio, Philippines. It was founded by Fernando Gonzaga Bautista and Rosa Castillo Bautista on August 8, 1948, with 80 students. The student population in 2018 was about 18,000 in its tertiary level.
University of Baguio
Pamantasan ng Baguio
Former names
Baguio Technical and Commercial Institute (1948‑1950)
Baguio Technical and Commercial College (1950‑1969)
The Baguio Technical and Commercial Institute, also known as Baguio Tech, was founded on August 8, 1948[1] by Fernando Bautista and his wife Rosa Bautista. It first offered tertiary programs in 1950. It received university status in 1969 and was named University of Baguio.[2]
1990 earthquake
The University of Baguio was affected by the 1990 Luzon earthquake. 23 people were reported dead when a building at the university collapsed.[3] Students jumped screaming from the 10-storey commerce building of the university as it began to shake, and the floors collapsed.[4]
Following the earthquake, the University of Baguio implemented a take home learning system, and formal classes resumed in October 1990.[5]
The University of Baguio is governed by a board of directors. Its current chairperson is Zorba Bnn R. Bautista.[1]
Presidents of the University of Baguio
President
Term
Fernando Bautista
1948-1971
Fernando Bautista Jr.
1971-1980
Reinaldo Bautista
1980-1989
Wilfredo Wi
1989-1992
Virgilio C. Bautista
1992-2004
Herminio C. Bautista
2004-2009
Johann Ben A. Bautista
2009–2015
Dhanna Kerina Bautista-Rodas
2015–2018
Javier Herminio D. Bautista
2018–present
The university is a member of the following associations:
Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)[2]
Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA)[6]
Baguio-Benguet Educational Athletic League (BBEAL)[7]
Academics
University of Baguio
The University of Baguio offers 21 undergraduate programs, 12 graduate programs, and 10 short-term programs across 11 colleges; a Preparatory High School; Science High School; and a Grade School.[2] It has grown to be an institution of close to 18,000 students and more than 400 faculty members.[citation needed]
During its 65th anniversary in 2013, the university is the first HEI that offered Forensic Science program in the country. It also offered the first Music program in Northern Luzon.
The university has facilities and equipment such as science, technical, and computer laboratories; libraries; multi-purpose and function halls; an audio-visual center; a 3,500-seat gymnasium and a fitness gym; a 25m size swimming pool; a dental/medical laboratory, x-ray laboratory; a research center; and a community outreach center.[citation needed]
Schools (Higher education)
Business Administration and Accountancy
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Dentistry
Engineering and Architecture
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Law
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Teacher Education and Liberal Arts
Basic education
University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School
The University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School is the basic education unit of the university offering programs from kindergarten to Grade 6.[8]
University of Baguio Preparatory High School
The University of Baguio High School, also known as UB High School, is the mother-department of the University of Baguio. The high school department was established at the same year as university in 1948.[9]
The University of Baguio Science High School, otherwise known as Science High, is the science department of the university. In 1963, sixth grade students from the high school (and some from the city) took a special examination. Passers of the test were put in one class called the Special Science Scholars Section or SSSS. Following the test, an annual scholarship examination was administered for the best and brightest pupils. Thus, in 1967, the University of Baguio Science High School ushered its first graduates. In 1970, the UB Science High Schools received its legal recognition.
The first true high school varsity team is the Greyhounds. The first mixed youth choir in Baguio is the Sonus Juventus. The first socially relevant programs conducted in a secondary school is the Immersion Camps and Outreach.[9]
Research
The Research and Development Center is the research unit of the university. It was established on May 3, 1966, and published the Baguio Tech Journal. It is devoted to research on the culture of ethnic groups in the region and on issues on education in Northern Luzon. Upon reaching university status in 1969, the journal was renamed to University of Baguio Research Journal.[10]
Athletics
The University of Baguio is home to an assortment of athletic organizations. The UB Cardinals is the head name of many teams in the school: basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, chess, and athletics. Football was once a major sport in the university but was removed recently.
UB is in partnership with the multi-award-winning taekwondo team of Baguio, the Baguio Defenders. UB has a national award-winning team of Arnisadors or Arnis players and judo players.
The university is a member of the Baguio-Benguet Educational Athletic League or BBEAL along with several top universities in the city.
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Not to be confused with University of the Philippines Baguio This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources University of Baguio news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message The University of Baguio UB Filipino Pamantasan ng Baguio formerly Baguio Technical and Commercial Institute Baguio Tech is a private Filipino multidisciplinary autonomous university in Baguio Philippines It was founded by Fernando Gonzaga Bautista and Rosa Castillo Bautista on August 8 1948 with 80 students The student population in 2018 was about 18 000 in its tertiary level University of BaguioPamantasan ng BaguioFormer namesBaguio Technical and Commercial Institute 1948 1950 Baguio Technical and Commercial College 1950 1969 MottoIn the Pursuit of PerfectionTypePrivate Non sectarian Research Coeducational Basic and Higher education institutionEstablishedAugust 8 1948 74 years ago August 8 1948 FoundersFernando BautistaRosa Castillo BautistaChairmanZorba Bnn R Bautista M D DPBSPresidentJavier Herminio D BautistaStudents18 000 Tertiary est 2018 LocationGeneral Luna Rd Baguio Benguet Philippines16 24 56 N 120 35 51 E 16 41542 N 120 59752 E 16 41542 120 59752 Coordinates 16 24 56 N 120 35 51 E 16 41542 N 120 59752 E 16 41542 120 59752Alma Mater songUB Loyalty SongSportsbasketball volleyball table tennis badminton chess athleticsColors Red and Gray NicknameCardinalsSporting affiliationsBBEALWebsiteubaguio wbr eduLocation in LuzonShow map of LuzonUniversity of Baguio Philippines Show map of Philippines Contents 1 History 1 1 Founding 1 2 1990 earthquake 1 3 Recent developments 2 Organization and administration 3 Academics 3 1 Schools Higher education 3 2 Basic education 3 2 1 University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School 3 2 2 University of Baguio Preparatory High School 3 2 3 University of Baguio Science High School 4 Research 5 Athletics 6 Notable alumni 7 External links 8 ReferencesHistory EditFounding Edit The Baguio Technical and Commercial Institute also known as Baguio Tech was founded on August 8 1948 1 by Fernando Bautista and his wife Rosa Bautista It first offered tertiary programs in 1950 It received university status in 1969 and was named University of Baguio 2 1990 earthquake Edit The University of Baguio was affected by the 1990 Luzon earthquake 23 people were reported dead when a building at the university collapsed 3 Students jumped screaming from the 10 storey commerce building of the university as it began to shake and the floors collapsed 4 Following the earthquake the University of Baguio implemented a take home learning system and formal classes resumed in October 1990 5 Recent developments Edit The university was given autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education in 2016 2 Organization and administration EditThe University of Baguio is governed by a board of directors Its current chairperson is Zorba Bnn R Bautista 1 Presidents of the University of Baguio President TermFernando Bautista 1948 1971Fernando Bautista Jr 1971 1980Reinaldo Bautista 1980 1989Wilfredo Wi 1989 1992Virgilio C Bautista 1992 2004Herminio C Bautista 2004 2009Johann Ben A Bautista 2009 2015Dhanna Kerina Bautista Rodas 2015 2018Javier Herminio D Bautista 2018 presentThe university is a member of the following associations Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities PACU 2 Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation PACUCOA 6 Baguio Benguet Educational Athletic League BBEAL 7 Academics Edit University of Baguio The University of Baguio offers 21 undergraduate programs 12 graduate programs and 10 short term programs across 11 colleges a Preparatory High School Science High School and a Grade School 2 It has grown to be an institution of close to 18 000 students and more than 400 faculty members citation needed During its 65th anniversary in 2013 the university is the first HEI that offered Forensic Science program in the country It also offered the first Music program in Northern Luzon The university has facilities and equipment such as science technical and computer laboratories libraries multi purpose and function halls an audio visual center a 3 500 seat gymnasium and a fitness gym a 25m size swimming pool a dental medical laboratory x ray laboratory a research center and a community outreach center citation needed Schools Higher education Edit Business Administration and Accountancy Criminal Justice and Public Safety Dentistry Engineering and Architecture Liberal Arts and Human Sciences International Hospitality and Tourism Management Law Natural Sciences Nursing Teacher Education and Liberal ArtsBasic education Edit University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School Edit The University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School is the basic education unit of the university offering programs from kindergarten to Grade 6 8 University of Baguio Preparatory High School Edit The University of Baguio High School also known as UB High School is the mother department of the University of Baguio The high school department was established at the same year as university in 1948 9 University of Baguio Science High School Edit Main article University of Baguio Science High School The University of Baguio Science High School otherwise known as Science High is the science department of the university In 1963 sixth grade students from the high school and some from the city took a special examination Passers of the test were put in one class called the Special Science Scholars Section or SSSS Following the test an annual scholarship examination was administered for the best and brightest pupils Thus in 1967 the University of Baguio Science High School ushered its first graduates In 1970 the UB Science High Schools received its legal recognition The first true high school varsity team is the Greyhounds The first mixed youth choir in Baguio is the Sonus Juventus The first socially relevant programs conducted in a secondary school is the Immersion Camps and Outreach 9 Research EditThe Research and Development Center is the research unit of the university It was established on May 3 1966 and published the Baguio Tech Journal It is devoted to research on the culture of ethnic groups in the region and on issues on education in Northern Luzon Upon reaching university status in 1969 the journal was renamed to University of Baguio Research Journal 10 Athletics EditThe University of Baguio is home to an assortment of athletic organizations The UB Cardinals is the head name of many teams in the school basketball volleyball table tennis badminton chess and athletics Football was once a major sport in the university but was removed recently UB is in partnership with the multi award winning taekwondo team of Baguio the Baguio Defenders UB has a national award winning team of Arnisadors or Arnis players and judo players The university is a member of the Baguio Benguet Educational Athletic League or BBEAL along with several top universities in the city Notable alumni EditNesthy Petecio Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medalist in boxing 11 Carlo Paalam Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medalist in boxingEumir Marcial Tokyo 2020 Olympics bronze medalist in boxing 12 External links EditOfficial websiteReferences Edit a b About Us University of Baguio It s all up here Retrieved 2022 11 03 a b c d UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Retrieved 2022 11 03 Yabes Criselda 1990 07 17 STRONG EARTHQUAKE JOLTS NORTHERN PHILIPPINES Washington Post ISSN 0190 8286 Retrieved 2022 11 03 Cries Echo Amid Quake s Carnage Philippines Hundreds are feared dead in collapsed buildings and mines in Baguio Rescue efforts are slow Los Angeles Times 1990 07 18 Retrieved 2022 11 03 The 1990 Luzon earthquake Life after tragedy RAPPLER 2015 07 16 Retrieved 2022 11 03 Cordillera Administrative Region CAR PACUCOA Retrieved 2022 11 03 Lobien Pigeon 2020 01 21 Phase 2 of Baguio Benguet college sports league resumes Philippine News Agency Home LES 2021 10 26 Retrieved 2022 11 03 a b University of Baguio site History University of Baguio Retrieved 2022 11 03 University of Baguio pays homage to Nesthy Petecio after historic silver Manila Bulletin 2021 08 04 Retrieved 2022 10 23 Inquirer Philippine Daily 2021 11 23 4 Tokyo Olympians feted in Baguio INQUIRER net Retrieved 2022 10 23 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title University of Baguio amp oldid 1131112275, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
