Bulacan Agricultural State College History
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What was the original name of Bulacan Agricultural State College?

  • Bulacan National Agricultural High School
  • Bulacan National Agricultural School
  • Bulacan Provincial Agricultural High School
  • Plaridel Community Agricultural High School (correct)

    • Which law converted Bulacan National Agricultural School into Bulacan Agricultural State College?

  • Proclamation 163
  • Republic Act 2416
  • Republic Act 8548 (correct)
  • Republic Act 948

    • Which year did Bulacan National Agricultural School become Bulacan Agricultural State College?

  • 2019
  • 1998 (correct)
  • 1952
  • 1953

    • How many campuses does Bulacan Agricultural State College have?

    <p>3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the DRT Campus of Bulacan Agricultural State College?

    <p>Brgy. Sapang Bulak, Doña Remedios Trinidad (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a past president of Bulacan Agricultural State College?

    <p>Dr. Lorna C. Silverio (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of the bill that proposes converting Bulacan Agricultural State College into a university?

    <p>It has been passed by the House of Representatives but not the Senate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why Bulacan Agricultural State College is considered an educational anchor for its region?

    <p>It is the main provider of agricultural research for the country. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the school before it was renamed Bulacan National Agricultural High School?

    <p>Plaridel Community Agricultural High School (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year did the school receive its current name, Bulacan Agricultural State College?

    <p>1998 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law was responsible for the conversion of the school to a state college?

    <p>Republic Act 8548 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many years after its initial conversion to a national school was Bulacan Agricultural State College established?

    <p>39 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of the bill aiming to convert Bulacan Agricultural State College into a university?

    <p>The bill passed in the House of Representatives and is pending in the Senate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which district is the BTVC-BNAHS extension program located?

    <p>5th District (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a campus of Bulacan Agricultural State College?

    <p>BTVC-BNAHS Campus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals served the longest term as President of Bulacan Agricultural State College?

    <p>Dr. Josie A. Valdez (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC) - Brief History

    • 1952: Plaridel Community Agricultural High School (100 students) established in Bintog, Plaridel, Bulacan.
    • 1953: Renamed Bulacan Provincial Agricultural High School, later renamed Bulacan National Agricultural High School (BNAHS) due to nationalization under Republic Act 948.
    • 1955: 192.5 hectares of Buenavista Estate in San Ildefonso, Bulacan reserved for BNAHS via Proclamation 163.
    • 1959: BNAHS converted to Bulacan National Agricultural School (BuNAS) via Republic Act 2416.
    • 1998: BuNAS converted to Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC) through Republic Act 8548.
    • BASC is the only state-run agricultural higher education institution in Bulacan.
    • BASC has been a crucial educational hub for underprivileged students in Bulacan and Central Luzon for the past 23 years.
    • BASC is one of 55 Level III State Universities and Colleges in the Philippines. BASC holds Level III status based on CMO No. 09, s. 2019 issued by the Commission on Higher Education.
    • More specifically, BASC is one of 55 out of 106 state universities and colleges in the country, with Level III status.

    Leadership & Campuses

    • BASC has had three presidents: Dr. Rolando F. Camacho (Dec. 9, 1998 – Dec. 8, 2002), Dr. Josie A. Valdez (Dec. 9, 2002 – Jan. 31, 2011), and Dr. Gerardo Mendoza (Feb. 1, 2011 – Jan. 31, 2019).
    • Dr. Jameson H. Tan assumed as the 4th president on February 1, 2019.
    • BASC has three main campuses:
      • Main Campus: Brgy. Pinaod, San Ildefonso
      • College of Agriculture Campus: Brgy. Poblacion, San Ildefonso
      • DRT Campus: Brgy. Sapang Bulak, Doña Remedios Trinidad (established 2005).
    • Two extension classes are located in three of Bulacan's six legislative districts:
      • BTVC-BNAHS in Brgy. Pulong Bayabas, Balagtas (5th District)
      • DepEd Bulacan-FFHNAS in Brgy. Guyong, Sta. Maria (6th District)

    Future Plans

    • Legislation to convert BASC into a state university (Bulacan State Agricultural University) is underway:
      • House Bill 8111 passed the House of Representatives.
      • Senate Bill 2106 approved in the First Reading.
    • BASC is committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and relevant education. Unprecedented growth in all programs has been experienced.
    • Motto: "Shaping Minds, Transforming Lives"

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    Explore the rich history of Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC), from its beginnings as a community agricultural high school in 1952 to becoming a vital educational institution in the Philippines. Learn about its transformations, leadership, and impact on agricultural education in Central Luzon.

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