Iligan City Polytechnic State College

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Iligan City Polytechnic State College
Politeknikong Pampamahalaang Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Iligan
Former name
Iligan City National School of Fisheries (ICNSF)
TypePublic State College
EstablishedJune 18, 2022 (as ICPSC)
Academic affiliations
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
President Tito Mañacap (interim)
Location

Iligan City Polytechnic State College (ICPSC) is a public state college in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. Established through Republic Act No. 11856, it was converted from its predecessor institution, the Iligan City National School of Fisheries (ICNSF). [1]

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History

Background and establishment

The institution's origins can be traced to the Iligan City National School of Fisheries (ICNSF). In October 2019, initial discussions began regarding the conversion of the school into a state college, gaining support from various stakeholders. [2]

Conversion to State College

The legislative process for conversion began when Representative Frederick W. Siao filed House Bill No. 9858 on August 23, 2021. [3] The bill was successfully enacted into law as Republic Act No. 11856 on June 18, 2022. [4] The formal conversion was implemented by November 2022, marking the official establishment of ICPSC. [5]

Administration

The college is currently led by Dr. Tito Mañacap, who serves as the interim president.

Academic partnerships

ICPSC has established several strategic partnerships to enhance its educational offerings:

Educational collaborations

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