The University of Batangas (UB; Filipino: Pamantasan ng Batangas), is a privateuniversity, basic and higher education institution located in Batangas City, Philippines. Founded in 1946 as Western Philippine College, it is the oldest university and second-oldest educational institution in Batangas.
Established in 1946, the university currently offers pre-elementary, elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate studies and law. It has five campuses throughout the province and is ISO certified by AJA. It has been awarded by PACUCOA as having the 3rd most accredited programs in the country. The University of Batangas is recognized by CHED as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education and as a Center of Development in Business Administration. It has also been recognized by PRC as a consistent top performer in engineering education nationwide. UB remains as a partner of DepEd in the training for K12 Teachers in the province of Batangas.
The University of Batangas College of Law is regarded as a top-performing legal education institution in Calabarzon region in terms of the quantity of lawyers it produces. It is also regarded as a premier legal education institution in the entire region.
The University of Batangas was originally established as the Western Philippine College in 1946 by Vicente R. Catapang, Jesus Lorenzo Arguelles, Juan Y. Javier, Roman L. Perez, Francisco G. Perez, and Pablo C. Umali. The first school was located in a small rental home opposite to Batangas Trade School (now Batangas State University).
Education and Liberal Arts were the initial courses offered, both with Mr. Juan Javier serving as the first dean. Deans of Commerce are Pablo C. Umali and Francisco G. Perez, respectively. Additionally, the high school and elementary department were launched, with Mrs. Flordeliza M. Arguelles and Ms. Gliceria Martinez serving as the respective principals. Due to the sudden increase from 48 to 78 students after a year, the classes were transferred to the Javier house, which was located on the corner of D. Silang and P. Burgos streets.
After being chosen by the board of trustees to lead the university, Vicente Catapang served as its first president.
The Executive Committee, was established by the Board of Trustees to overhaul the management and administration of Western Philippine College. The institution had maintained its ideals of offering a top-notch education to the youth of Batangas and the surrounding areas thanks to the new leadership. Abelardo B. Perez was chosen by the Executive Committee members as President and Chairman after three years. Abelardo Perez was the institution's president when the Board of Trustees' officers made the decision to have it converted to a stock corporation and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 1967.
The presidency was held by Abelardo Perez until his demise in 2007. His brother, Hernando Perez succeeded him as the university president.
Leadership
Board of Regents
The University of Batangas Board of Regents is the highest governing body of the university.
The Executive Committee, led by Manuel Panganiban, was established by the Board of Trustees to restructure the management and administration of WPC. The institution had maintained its ideals of offering a top-notch education to the youth of Batangas and the surrounding areas. Abelardo B. Perez was chosen by the Executive Committee members as President and Chairman after three years. The officers of the Board of Trustees made the decision to convert the organization to a stock corporation during the tenure of Perez, and on December 23, 1967, the Securities and Exchange Commission officially registered it as such.
List of Chairperson of the Executive Committee
Position
Name
Tenure
Position established in 1967
Chairman (concurrently serving as President)
Manuel Panganiban
1964–1967
Abelardo Perez
1967–1971
Position abolished in 1971
Campus
As of 2022, the University of Batangas has one main and three satellite campuses in Batangas.
The university has four campuses in the Batangas Province. The Batangas campus, which houses the Colleges, Highschool Department and Administrative offices of the university is located in Hilltop, Batangas City; while the pre-elementary and elementary departments are in the Downtown campus along M.H. del Pilar Street, beside the City Library near the Batangas Basilica. The university's Pallocan East campus is the site of the Waldorf School International, and the newest addition is the Lipa City Campus, which is located in Marawoy, Lipa City, Batangas.
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External links
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Official Website of the University of Batangas
www.ub.edu.ph/ublc/ublcindex.html
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January 02, 2023
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Not to be confused with Batangas State University The University of Batangas UB Filipino Pamantasan ng Batangas is a private university basic and higher education institution located in Batangas City Philippines Founded in 1946 as Western Philippine College it is the oldest university and second oldest educational institution in Batangas University of BatangasPamantasan ng Batangas Unibersidad ng Batangas Universidad de BatangasFormer namesWestern Philippine College 1946 1996 Motto University of Choice University of Future TypePrivate coeducational non sectarian basic and higher education institutionEstablishedApril 28 1946 76 years ago April 28 1946 FoundersSee list Vicente R Catapang Jesus Lorenzo Arguelles Juan Y Javier Roman L Perez Francisco G Perez Pablo C UmaliReligious affiliationNon sectarianAcademic affiliationsPACUCOAChairmanJesus Victor V MayoPresidentHernando B PerezStudents14 000 1 LocationKumintang Ibaba Hilltop Batangas City Batangas PhilippinesCoordinates 13 45 50 18 N 121 03 35 25 E 13 7639389 N 121 0597917 E 13 7639389 121 0597917CampusUrban Main Hilltop Campus Kumintang Ibaba Hilltop Batangas City Satellite Millennium Campus1 4 hectares 14 000 m2 Kumintang Ibaba Hilltop Batangas City Elementary Campus M H Del Pilar St Batangas City Lipa Campus 3 5 hectares 35 000 m2 Gov Feliciano Leviste Road Lipa City PhilosophyFaith in God Love of Wisdom and Service to FellowmenColors Maroon and Gold NicknameUBiansMascotBrahmanWebsitewww wbr ub wbr edu wbr phEstablished in 1946 the university currently offers pre elementary elementary high school undergraduate and graduate studies and law It has five campuses throughout the province and is ISO certified by AJA It has been awarded by PACUCOA as having the 3rd most accredited programs in the country The University of Batangas is recognized by CHED as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education and as a Center of Development in Business Administration It has also been recognized by PRC as a consistent top performer in engineering education nationwide UB remains as a partner of DepEd in the training for K12 Teachers in the province of Batangas The University of Batangas College of Law is regarded as a top performing legal education institution in Calabarzon region in terms of the quantity of lawyers it produces It is also regarded as a premier legal education institution in the entire region Contents 1 History 1 1 Early years 1 2 Present years 2 Leadership 2 1 Board of Regents 2 2 Executive Committee 2 2 1 List of Chairperson of the Executive Committee 3 Campus 3 1 UB Hilltop UB Main 3 2 UB Elementary 3 3 UB Lipa 4 Academics 4 1 University of Batangas K to 12 Curriculum 4 2 University of Batangas Colleges and Courses 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditEarly years Edit The University of Batangas was originally established as the Western Philippine College in 1946 by Vicente R Catapang Jesus Lorenzo Arguelles Juan Y Javier Roman L Perez Francisco G Perez and Pablo C Umali The first school was located in a small rental home opposite to Batangas Trade School now Batangas State University Education and Liberal Arts were the initial courses offered both with Mr Juan Javier serving as the first dean Deans of Commerce are Pablo C Umali and Francisco G Perez respectively Additionally the high school and elementary department were launched with Mrs Flordeliza M Arguelles and Ms Gliceria Martinez serving as the respective principals Due to the sudden increase from 48 to 78 students after a year the classes were transferred to the Javier house which was located on the corner of D Silang and P Burgos streets After being chosen by the board of trustees to lead the university Vicente Catapang served as its first president Present years Edit President of the UniversityHernando Perez Presidents of University of BatangasVicente Catapang 1947 1952Juan Javier 1952 1964Manuel Panganiban 1964 1967Abelardo Perez 1967 1971 First Term Flordeliza Arguelles 1971 1974Abelardo Perez 1974 2007 Second Term Hernando Perez 2007 presentSource History University of BatangasThe Executive Committee was established by the Board of Trustees to overhaul the management and administration of Western Philippine College The institution had maintained its ideals of offering a top notch education to the youth of Batangas and the surrounding areas thanks to the new leadership Abelardo B Perez was chosen by the Executive Committee members as President and Chairman after three years Abelardo Perez was the institution s president when the Board of Trustees officers made the decision to have it converted to a stock corporation and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23 1967 The presidency was held by Abelardo Perez until his demise in 2007 His brother Hernando Perez succeeded him as the university president Leadership EditBoard of Regents Edit The University of Batangas Board of Regents is the highest governing body of the university Current composition Position held Information SourceImage NamePresident Hernando Perez 2 Chairman Jesus Victor Mayo 2 Vice Chairman Jose Antonio Hernandez 2 Executive Vice President Treasurer Lily Marlene Bohn 2 Secretary Jose Carmelino Quizon 2 Member Anna Marie Perez Castro 2 Member Antonio Aquino Jr 2 Member Ramon Arceo Jr 2 Member Alex Ramos 2 Member Michael Francis Perez 2 Member Rachel Hernandez 2 Member Jeanina Faye Delos Reyes 2 Member Vicente Bernardo Mayo 2 Executive Committee Edit The Executive Committee led by Manuel Panganiban was established by the Board of Trustees to restructure the management and administration of WPC The institution had maintained its ideals of offering a top notch education to the youth of Batangas and the surrounding areas Abelardo B Perez was chosen by the Executive Committee members as President and Chairman after three years The officers of the Board of Trustees made the decision to convert the organization to a stock corporation during the tenure of Perez and on December 23 1967 the Securities and Exchange Commission officially registered it as such List of Chairperson of the Executive Committee Edit Position Name TenurePosition established in 1967Chairman concurrently serving as President Manuel Panganiban 1964 1967Abelardo Perez 1967 1971Position abolished in 1971Campus Edit As of 2022 the University of Batangas has one main and three satellite campuses in Batangas The university has four campuses in the Batangas Province The Batangas campus which houses the Colleges Highschool Department and Administrative offices of the university is located in Hilltop Batangas City while the pre elementary and elementary departments are in the Downtown campus along M H del Pilar Street beside the City Library near the Batangas Basilica The university s Pallocan East campus is the site of the Waldorf School International and the newest addition is the Lipa City Campus which is located in Marawoy Lipa City Batangas UB Hilltop UB Main Edit Hilltop Batangas City UB Elementary Edit M H del Pilar Street Batangas City UB Lipa Edit Marawoy Lipa CityAcademics EditUniversity of Batangas K to 12 Curriculum Edit CAMPUSHILLTOP MILLENNIUM ELEMENTARY LIPAJunior High School Grades 7 10 Senior High School Grades 11 12 Kinder to Grade 6 K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Junior High School Grades 7 10 Senior High School Grades 11 12 University of Batangas Colleges and Courses Edit HILLTOP CAMPUS LIPA CAMPUSCollege of Allied Medical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Communication Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management Bachelor of Arts in Multi Media Arts Bachelor of Science in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Political Science College of Business and Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Accounting Technology Major in Business Management Major in Financial Management Major in Human Resources Development Major in Marketing Management Bachelor of Science in Office Administration College of Criminal Justice Education Bachelor of Science in Criminology College of Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Content Courses Major in Early Childhood Education Major in Special Education Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English Major in Filipino Major in General Science Major in Mathematics Major in Physical Education Arts Health and Music Major in Social Studies Bachelor of Library and Information Science Certificate in Teaching Program College of Engineering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering College of Information and Communications Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Information Technology College of Law Doctor of Jurisprudence College of Nursing and Midwifery Bachelor of Science in Nursing Certificate in Midwifery College of Tourism and Hospitality Management ETEEAP Graduate Studies Technical Education Department Juris Doctor Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management Bachelor of Science in Psychology Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Accounting Management Major in Business Management Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Criminology Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management Ladderized Curriculum Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Academic Secondary CourseReferences Edit Campuses University of Batangas a b c d e f g h i j k l m Board of Regents University of Batangas External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to University of Batangas Official Website of the University of Batangas www ub edu ph ublc ublcindex html www ub edu ph Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title University of Batangas amp oldid 1124333226, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
