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| Motto | "Scholarship, Character, Service" |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | October 5, 1945 |
| Location | , , 10°42′04″N122°34′07″E / 10.70124°N 122.56864°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
  Location in the Visayas  Location in the Philippines | |
Cabalum Western College is a non-sectarian, stock institution of higher learning in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines established by Dr. Jose Cabalum Sr.
On October 5, 1945, immediately after World War II, the National Business School was established by Dr. Jose Cabalum Sr. He felt a calling from God to help the country rehabilitate by helping the young prepare themselves for their future with a proper education. The National Business School started with a single typewriter, a couple of tables and a few chairs. The founder was helped by two associates, Ceferino Lañada and Urbano Garrido. The college offered courses in Stenography, Typewriting and Bookkeeping. It was the first school to acquire permit on its courses, considering all vocational schools in Iloilo City.
In July 1949, the administration decided to offer a secondary commercial course in line with its extension program. Later, the name National Business School was changed to Cabalum Commercial School, upon the advice of the Bureau of Private Schools. In 1962, the school ranked third in the National Examination for Public and Private Schools. In 1963, the Secondary Commercial Course was abolished to focus on collegiate programs in Business Education. In January 1982, Cabalum Commercial School applied with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports for a permit to offer a complete four-year degree program in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA). The permit was issued in October 1984 and became effective in March 1985. In the same year, Cabalum Commercial School was awarded as the “Outstanding Pioneer Business School” by the Iloilo Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its significant contribution to business education and its dedication to developing the youth for professional growth. [1]
The college has been offering a complete program on Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA). The request for change of name was granted, and the corporate name was changed to Cabalum Western College Inc. To keep abreast with the demand for technical advancement and development, Cabalum Western College offered the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with majors in Science and Data Processing. In addition, the college now offers the Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA), Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM).
Cabalum Western College is an academic institution that had encountered significant transition since its humble beginning and the college continues to exist embodying the three ideals: scholarship, character, and service. [1]
Cabalum Western College is located exactly at the heart of the city, along the Dr. Fermin Caram Sr., Avenue in Iloilo City. It has a total land area of 1,812sq. m., with three buildings, 31 classrooms, and air-conditioned laboratories with tools and equipment needed by the students. Another room was under renovation for the opening of new course, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management in 2006. [1]
On October 2–5, 2006, the Cabalum Western College celebrated its 61st Foundation Day with the theme "The Founder's Legacy." The week of activities was dedicated to Dr. Jose Cabalum Sr., who died on August 18, 2006. It showcased the talents, creativity, and intelligence of the students and their teachers.
Cabalum Western College is affiliated with PSITE, CEAS-WV, AUCSI, PACSB, PAEOA and PACU. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) also recognize Cabalum Western College, which offers bachelor's degrees and Technical/Vocational courses.
The college trains students intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The students were active members of Red Cross Iloilo Chapter, Campus Paper Writers of Region VI-Western Visayas and Campus Ministry Iloilo Chapter. Cabalum Western College allows its students to have on-the-job training with companies in Western Visayas with work related to their field. Every year, the graduating students of Computer Engineering and Computer Science go to Manila for their education tour and training at more sophisticated IT companies, where they can have hands-on practice. The undergrad students have their Annual Seminar-Workshop at the college with experts and experienced guest speakers.
Cabalum Western College is concerned with the intellectual, social, moral, physical and spiritual needs of the individual through scholarship, the development of character, and the promotion of service among its students. It strives to turn out graduates who are responsible, God-fearing citizens, proud of their culture, law-abiding, and prepared to do their share in national and international development.
The college, the administration, the faculty, and staff is continually improving to give the students the best and the most effective way of teaching.
At first, Cabalum Western College offered courses in Stenography, Typewriting, and Bookkeeping. But as the years went by, the college continued to grow and develop its academic programs to meet the changing demands of the business and service industries. It now offers different bachelor’s degree programs designed to equip students with the skills and competencies needed in their chosen careers.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with majors in Management, Finance, and Management Accounting prepares students for careers in the corporate world. The program focuses on developing leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills to prepare students for various business-related careers.
A four-year stenography night class major in Business Administration is a flexible evening program mirroring a traditional business degree. It allows working individuals to balance education with daytime commitments, pursue career advancement, and network with other professionals.
The Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) program prepares students to become competent, efficient office professionals. It provides them with the necessary administrative and technological skills needed in different business and organizational settings.
Cabalum Western College remains the only college in town that offers ladderized courses. Graduating students are required to undergo On-the-Job Training (OJT) with partner companies and organizations related to their respective courses. Through this, the college continues to produce competent, skilled, and well-rounded graduates who are ready to face the challenges of the professional world.
Every first week of October, Cabalum Western College celebrates its Foundation Week for two main purposes: to remind its students of its humble beginnings and to develop their intrapersonal and interpersonal capabilities. The event not only displays intelligence but also creativity, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. Each year, the college administration, the faculty and staff, together with the students' body, design a new program to challenge everyone and to avoid stagnation of the events.
The college also allows its students to explore the outside world from campus. The graduating students are sent to Manila as part of their Educational Tour and are subjected to the latest trends in Information Technology.