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Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College
Hi Rctio25, I have reverted your major additions to this article. Don't panic. Your text is not lost. It can be returned in while or part as necessary. I did this because;
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At the very least it needs to have references from reliable sources and adhere to the Manual of Style. We encourage editors to be Bold in editing, but you should also collaborate with other editors, especially for what appears to be your first article. Major changes to an article, especially if possibly controversial, should be discussed on the article' s talk page first. --220.101 (talk) \Contribs 21:47, 20 June 2010 (UTC)

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I have put your new text here. I suggest you work on it, add references, links to other wikipedia articles etc, and get it up to Wikipedia standard. I would suggest that you add section titles and add sections to the actual article one at a time rather than replacing the whole existing article. As you are a registered editor you should also be able to creat a sub-page under your name to work on it, rather than have it on your talk page.

The ZAMBOANGA CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE is a Board of Trustee-governed educational institution that provides technological and vocational training to individuals, young and old alike, who yearn to endeavor in successful trade or in a productive occupation like in automotive, civil, architectural drafting, electrical, electronics, food, garments and textiles, refrigeration and air conditioning, marine engineering, power plant technologies, welding and fabrication, wood working, and in the field of education, among others.

Based on the Philippine Commission Report to US Government, the prestigious educational institution was established in Zamboanga in July, 1905 by Dr. Najeev M. Saleeby, the Superintendent of Schools in the Moro Province. The founding was aimed at “introducing needed industries and trades which are easy to acquirement and practical of application to the wants of the people.” It was observed that there was lack of industry among the population and the primitive condition of the industries that emphasized the need of stimulus and training for industrial activity that period.

The school was pioneered by American teachers (Thomasites) along with the principal, Mr. Hogges. Shortly thereafter, another shop class and drawing class were added under the supervision of the subsequent principal, Mr. Ash.

In 1912, these classes were separated from the Zamboanga Central School site to a nearby Barangay, Baliwasan (its present site) due to overwhelming enrolment of interested citizens.

Authorities involved in instruction and education saw the fervor and interest of both the teachers and pupils and its advantages to the community. Therefore developments were legitimated in 1912 where the intermediate trade school was transformed into a provincial trade school authorized not only to offer elementary curriculum but a secondary curriculum as well. The school was conferred with name the Zamboanga Trade School under the administration of Mr. Parker.

In 1924, Mr. Vicente Macairan succeeded Mr. Parker as Principal. During the former’s supervision a two-storey building was built.

Ten (10) years later, Mr. Vicente Enrile took over and during his administration four (4) shop buildings were constructed.

For the past fifteen (15) years of satisfactory vocational training when the Philippines was under the Commonwealth era, Commonwealth Act No. 39 was signed into Law on October 12, 1936 by President Manuel Luis Quezon replacing the municipal name “Municipio de Zamboanga” to “Zamboanga City”. In the said statute, the Zamboanga Trade School was placed under the administration of the City. The chartered City of Zamboanga having the power over city schools subsequently converted Zamboanga Trade School into Zamboanga City Trade School.

Through the efforts of the first and only Zamboangueño Senator, Roseller T. Lim, sponsored a bill. Republic Act No. 846 was enacted into law in 1954 by the late Nationalist Leader of the Philippines, President Ramon, F. Magsaysay. This law mandated the conversion of the city trade school into the Zamboanga City Regional School of Arts and Trades. This decree authorized the school to offer post-secondary courses in Trade Technical Education. Mr. Marcelo Bonilla was its first superintendent.

During this period, the Philippine Committee on United States Aid (PHILCUSA) assisted the school in its rehabilitation and equipment procurement. Five (5) shop buildings were erected: two (2) FOA-PHILCUSA buildings, two (2) shops for Boat-building & Auto mechanics, and one (1) Girl’s Trade Building.

Another statute was enforced in 1959 concerning the school. By virtue of Republic Act 2300, the President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia approved the law which converted the school into a national school known as Zamboanga School of Arts and Trades. As a result, the term “City Regional” which was formerly included in the official name was deleted in ensuing communications. Mr. Mariano P. Dagdag became the new superintendent of the school.

Three (3) years had passed, another leader emerged in the Philippine scene, President Diosdado P. Macapagal. He decreed Republic Act No. 3268 which authorized the 4-year Teacher Curriculum in Industrial Education to be offered.

Mr. Mariano Dagdag likewise introduced improvements to the school’s infrastructure developments. These were the construction of the Science building, Related-Subjects building, Gymnasium, and an Administration building.

The school endeavored to help out industrial workers get updated, to enhance their skills and competence, and to provide opportunities to out-of-school youths. For these reasons, the school started to offer evening Opportunity Program Classes in school year 1966-67. In particular, the two-year Special Trade Curriculum was introduced.

Upon the retirement of Mr. Mariano Dagdag, Mr. Felizardo Camilon became the next Superintendent of the school in 1967.

Mr. Felizardo Camilon was succeeded by Mr. Pedro F. Gomez, Sr. in 1971. During the latter’s term of office, the Technical Vocational Education Project (TVEP) was established and the Technician Education Institute (TEI) Building was constructed.

Because of the need for industrial technologists, the Zamboanga School of Arts and Trades was chosen by the Department of Education Culture and Sports (DECS) as one of the various trade schools authorized to offer the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (4-year BSIT) through Department Order No.28 s. 1975.

Certain edifices were erected during this period – the World Food Bodega, ROTC and Pre-Fab buildings. Aside from these new structures, the Industrial Arts, Drafting and Boat-building shops were refurbished.

In 1978, the Ministry of Education Culture and Sports (MECS) furnished the school MECS Permit No. 5, s. 1978 which granted the school the authority to offer the six-month Basic Seaman Training Course.

Four years after, the school was selected to be a Technician Education Institute under the RO-ADB Technical-Vocational Education Project. MECS Order No.38,s.1982, authorized the project to offer Two-year Diploma of Technology (DT).

In 1985, Mr. Pedro F. Gomez Sr. retired as Superintendent and Mr. Utumama Abdulla was designated officer-in-charge of the school. During Mr. Abdulla’s administration, the Technician Programs were enriched and lengthened to three years beginning school year 1986-87. The basis for this is the amended MECS Order No.17; s. 1986 where it superseded the previous MECS Order in 1982. Dr. Jausan L. Tahil became the next Vocational School Superintendent.

Two more Programs were offered by the school by authority of DECS Order No. 56, s. 1987. The Programs were: (a) One-year Craftsman Certificate and (b) Two-year Certificate of Technology.

As the school continually morphed in its pursuit to meet the challenges of the times, it was authorized to offer the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMAR-E) through the issuance of DECS Order No. 22, s. 1991. Also in the same year, the school started offering the Master of Arts in Teaching Vocational Education (MATVE) with major fields in Industrial Arts and Home Economics through DECS Order No. 59, s. 1991.

In the same period a number of infrastructures were improved. The Technician Education Institute (TEI) building was finally completed. Eventually, the school became a recipient of the Philippine Australian Technical Vocational Education Project (PATVEP). Renovations were made in the Machine Shop Technology, Automotive Technology, and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology. In addition to this improvement the Boat Building shop later became the Civil Technology Shop. The Teacher Education Building was constructed and the old College Building was reconstructed through the efforts of Congresswoman Maria Clara L. Lobregat.

In 1992, the school enjoyed another milestone. Through a bill sponsored by Congresswoman Maria Clara L. Lobregat, Republic Act no. 7474 was approved. This has officially converted the name Zamboanga School of Arts and Trades to Zamboanga City Polytechnic College.

Due to the untimely demise of Dr. Jausan L. Tahil in 1996, Mr. Lionel R. Villavieja, the College Dean, assumed as officer-in-charge and eventually succeeded as Superintendent in 1998.

In July 20, 2001, the College once again leaped to greater heights. The efforts for conversion finally paid-off when the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo approved Republic Act no. 9142 converting the current name of the school into what is known – ZAMBOANGA CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE. This special law, sponsored by Congressman Celso L. Lobregat, pursues advanced instruction and professional training in Science and Technology and in the development of research in these areas.

On the same year, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), a Netherlands-based International Maritime Accrediting Society certified that ZCSPC Quality Management System Standard of ISO 9001:2000 in providing Maritime Education. This DNV Certificate paved the way for BS in Marine Engineering to be one of the flagship programs of the College.

In the succeeding year, the College once again entered the limelight to recognition. The Educational Statistic Task Force (ESTF), organized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), came out with 2002 report entitled “Compilation of Statistics on the Performance of School.” This Paper reflects the results of various PRC-administered licensure examinations of graduates on Maritime Education Programs. According to the report, ZAMBOANGA CITY STATE POLYTECHNNIC COLLEGE was the highest (No.1) Performing School in Maritime Engineering examination held in January and May of 2002. The College was the leading school among numerous educational institutions in the country which offered marine engineering course.

September 13, 2002, was another historical date in the annals of the institution. Mr. Lionel R. Villavieja, the last Superintendent became the first appointed President of the ZAMBOANGA CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE.

Through the initiative of the Administration, an overpass was constructed that connects lots 1 and 2 of ZCSPC which now serves the students, faculty members, office personnel and the public as well. This project was sponsored by Senator Sergio Osmeña III.

In the year that followed, programs expansion occurred. As per mandate of the charter, the College conducted numerous community outreach programs in various barangays in the city. These extension services aimed at providing quality trade skills in order to fully prepare individuals and out-of-school youths in improving their livelihood activities by acquiring technical skills free of charge.

Further infrastructure improvements were achieved in 2004. The funding of Congresswoman Ma. Blanca “Kim” Bernardo-Lokin of the CIBAC Party list effected the successful renovation of the Conference Hall; Congressman Celso L. Lobregat sponsored the refurbishment of the Electronics Building through his Countryside Development Fund.

Evening classes and other major courses were supplemented to the curricular offering of the College. As per Board Resolution No. 12-2004, nine (9) Bachelor of Science were added : BS in Teaching Mathematics, BS in Teaching Technology & Livelihood Education, BS in Teaching Home Economics, BS in Industrial Arts, BS in Automotive Technology, BS in Electrical Technology, BS in Electronics Technology, BS in Mechanical Technology, and BS in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology. A Two-year Associate in Industrial Technology Courses was among the courses counted up. Evening classes likewise commenced in AY 2004-2005 as authorized under Board Resolution No. 19-2004.

Later in that same year, through a Memorandum of Agreement, the ZAMBOANGA CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE consorted with Kabasalan National Vocational School (KNVS), now Kabasalan Institute of Technology (KIT), in equipping the latter with necessary facilities and manpower in carrying out Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (BSIE) Program. This agreement is in force up to the present.

Upon reaching a century of trade technical-vocational education, this distinct institution today continues its leadership march towards Quality Vocational, Maritime, and Technological Education. It unceasingly keeps on bringing out the best of effective and efficient services in the professional and technical training for the growth and development of the individual person, the family, and entire community.

These efforts are now the blueprint of development of the administration under the able leadership of the first Lady President, Dr. Nora M. Ponce. Changes and improvement are now taking place in the College.

Happy Editing! --220.101 (talk) \Contribs 22:12, 20 June 2010 (UTC)