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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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?

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

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

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Flashcards

BASC

Bulacan Agricultural State College, the only state-run agricultural higher education in Bulacan.

Year Established

BASC's roots trace back to 1952 when Plaridel Community Agricultural High School was founded.

Republic Act 948

The act that nationalized agricultural schools and renamed it Bulacan National Agricultural High School in 1953.

Conversion to College

In 1998, BuNAS was converted into Bulacan Agricultural State College under Republic Act No. 8548.

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Level III Status

BASC is one of 55 out of 106 state universities achieving Level III status by the Commission on Higher Education.

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First BASC President

Dr. Rolando F. Camacho was the first president from December 9, 1998, to December 8, 2002.

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Current President

Dr. Jameson H. Tan has been the president since February 1, 2019.

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Expansion of Campuses

BASC has three main campuses and offers extension classes across Bulacan's districts.

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Bulacan Provincial Agricultural High School

Established in 1952 with 100 students in Plaridel, Bulacan.

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Republic Act 2416

Legislation that converted BNAHS to Bulacan National Agricultural School in 1959.

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Buenavista Estate

Site reserved for the BNAHS consisting of around 192.5 hectares.

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Bulacan National Agricultural School (BuNAS)

Name of the institution after its conversion in 1959 until 1998.

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Educational Anchor

BASC serves as a crucial educational support for underprivileged students in Central Luzon.

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Level III Accreditation

BASC achieved Level III status as a recognized institution among state universities.

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Extension Programs Location

Programs located at various sites including BTVC-BNAHS and DepEd Bulacan-FFHNAS.

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Conversion to Bulacan State Agricultural University

Current legislative effort to elevate BASC's status to a university.

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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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