week 2: history of pup civil engineering program

• What year was the Philippine College of Commerce converted into a chartered state university?

  1978
• What was the new name given to the Philippine College of Commerce after its conversion?

  Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• What significant change occurred in the university's administrative organization after its conversion?

  It was streamlined
• What replaced the Center of Skills and Rural Industries Development (CSRID)?

  The Faculty of Technology
• Who was designated as the Director of the Institute of Technology in 1980?

  Dr. Romulo M. Ricafranca
• What additional course was offered in 1980?

  Bachelor in Civil Engineering (BCE)
• What was the new name of the Institute in 1987?

  College of Engineering and Architecture
• What degree program was added to the College of Engineering and Architecture in 1987?

  Bachelor of Science in Architecture
• Who was designated as Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture from 1990-1992?

  Engr. Alberto Cañete
• What were the developments during Engr. Alberto Cañete's term as Dean?

  • Ground-breaking ceremonies for the Engineering and Architecture Building
  • Construction finished in December 1991
  • JICA equipment grants worth Php 150M received
  • Lectures on equipment use for faculty
• When was the Turn-Over Ceremony of JICA's donation to PUP held?

  August 28, 1992
• What publication was initiated during the 1992-1993 period?

  The CEA Spectrum
• Who was designated as the First Female Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture in 1998?

  Engr. Vicky S. Cruz
• What initiatives and developments occurred during Engr. Vicky S. Cruz's term?

  • Restatement of the College's vision, mission, goals, and objectives
  • Level II accreditation of several programs
  • Separation of the Dept. of Architecture
  • Revision of the ladderized curriculum
  • Strengthening faculty profile
  • Provision of multimedia center and server room
• What improvements were made to the physical facilities of the College from 1998-2003?

  • Procurement of tablet chairs, electric fans, and drafting tables
  • Installation of additional billboards and whiteboards
  • Signing of MOA with SMART and Habitat for Humanity
  • Publishing of newsletters for the six departments
• Who assumed the deanship in February 2006?

  Dr. Manuel M. Muhi
• What were the key achievements during Dr. Manuel M. Muhi's term?

  • Follow-up project for equipment assistance from JICA
  • Launched strong research linkage with various organizations
  • Held the 1st National Engineering Conference in March 2007
  • Passed Phase 1 Level III AACCUP Accreditation
• What strong linkages were developed during Dr. Manuel M. Muhi's term?

  • Linkage with SMART for training and equipment donations
  • Extension projects with NGOs for summer skills training
• What is the trend of the Civil Engineering Board Examination results for PUP?

  • National Passing Rate
  • PUP CE Performance
• Who were some notable placers in the Civil Engineering Board Examination from PUP?

  • Arnel Nixon Tañazaña (7th Placer, Nov 1996)
  • Ruben Llagas Jr. (1st Placer, May 2011)
  • Jaymund Ostonal (7th Placer, Nov 2022)
• What was the passing rate trend for PUP Civil Engineering from May 2013 to November 2019?

  It fluctuated over the years
• How many students placed in the top 10 of the Civil Engineering Board Examination from 1994 to 2011?

  Multiple students placed in the top 10
• What was the highest placement achieved by a PUP student in the Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  1st Placer
• Who was the 1st Placer in the Civil Engineering Board Examination in May 2011?

  Ruben Llagas Jr.
• Who was the 2nd Placer in the Civil Engineering Board Examination in November 2015?

  Rayniel Joseph Salonga
• What was the placement of Jean Steven Erick Bianes in the November 2017 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  10th Placer
• What was the placement of Mark Erick Von Tiosing in the May 2016 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  6th Placer
• What was the placement of Jericho Cadilena in the November 1994 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  9th Placer
• What was the placement of Christian Ramos in the November 2002 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  14th Placer
• What was the placement of Leonardo Magnawa Jr. in the November 2001 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  5th Placer
• What was the placement of Melvin Singayan in the May 2008 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  4th Placer
• What was the placement of John Ross Romanillos in the November 2008 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  6th Placer
• What was the placement of Ryan Maynard Mazo in the May 2010 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  6th Placer
• What was the placement of Jerome Jastiva in the May 2012 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  6th Placer
• What was the placement of Kathleene Grace Dadero in the November 2011 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  6th Placer
• What was the placement of Conrad Flores in the May 2011 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  9th Placer
• What was the placement of Heherson Gaela in the May 2011 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  11th Placer
• What was the placement of Chris Andrei Andres Villanueva in the November 2019 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  7th Placer
• What was the placement of Jaymund Ostonal in the November 2022 Civil Engineering Board Examination?

  7th Placer
• What was the placement of Rayniel Joseph Salonga in the November 2015 Civil Engineering Board Examination?


  2nd Placer