Philippine State College of Aeronautics
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The Philippine State College of Aeronautics or PhilSCA is the aviation state college of the Republic of the Philippines
with its main campus located at Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City
, Metro Manila
, Philippines. Aside from its undergraduate courses, it is the only institution in the Philippines that offers masters and doctoral programs in aeronautical education and management.
(AFP) to address the problem plaguing the 5th Fighter Wing of the Philippine Air Force stationed at Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga
. Most of its graduates are employed in the AFP, Philippine National Police
(PNP), Philippine Coast Guard
(PCG), Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation, Air Transportation Office
, as well as by local and international airline companies, aeronautical colleges and flight schools, and aircraft repair stations. On 1977, President Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 1078 converting Basa Air Base Community College to Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics with its main campus in Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, Metro Manila. Although with state college status, its charter did not provide for government subsidy as it was considered as a non-profit and non-stock educational institution. Aside from Villamor Air Base and Basa Air Base, additional campuses was also created in Sangley Air Base, Fernando Air Base, and Mactan Air Base. During this period, it was envisioned by Philippine Air Force authorities to be the Philippine Air Force Academy to solve its problem in the procurement and training of its officer pilots through the merging of the Philippine Air Force Flying School and the Philippine Air Force Regular Officer Procurement Program. President Corazon C. Aquino approved the Republic Act No. 7605 converting Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics to Philippine State College of Aeronautics. In 1994, its Board of Trustees approved the creation of its own flight school that will train students for private pilot and commercial pilot. In 1997, it acquired its first trainer plane --- a Tampico STB9-C aircraft (RP 2200) which was donated by Senator Raul Roco from his country-wide development fund and another Tampico STB9-C aircraft (RP 2204) was purchased for P10 million from PhilSCA Development Fund on June 3, 1992.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
with its main campus located at Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City
Pasay City
The City of Pasay is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by the country's capital, Manila, to the northeast by Makati City, to the east by Taguig City, and Parañaque City to the south.Pasay City was one of the original four...
, Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
, Philippines. Aside from its undergraduate courses, it is the only institution in the Philippines that offers masters and doctoral programs in aeronautical education and management.
Brief history
It was initially established in 1967 as Basa Air Base Community College by the Armed Forces of the PhilippinesArmed Forces of the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is composed of the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force...
(AFP) to address the problem plaguing the 5th Fighter Wing of the Philippine Air Force stationed at Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga
Pampanga
Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
. Most of its graduates are employed in the AFP, Philippine National Police
Philippine National Police
The Philippine National Police is the national police force of the Republic of the Philippines. It is both a national and a local police force in that it does provides all law enforcement services throughout the Philippines...
(PNP), Philippine Coast Guard
Philippine Coast Guard
The Philippine Coast Guard is a maritime law enforcement agency operating under the Department of Transportation and Communications of the Philippines....
(PCG), Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation, Air Transportation Office
Air Transportation Office
The Philippines' Civil Aviation Authority formerly Air Transportation Office, abbreviated as CAAP, is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Transportation and Communications responsible for implementing policies on civil aviation to assure safe, economic and efficient air...
, as well as by local and international airline companies, aeronautical colleges and flight schools, and aircraft repair stations. On 1977, President Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 1078 converting Basa Air Base Community College to Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics with its main campus in Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, Metro Manila. Although with state college status, its charter did not provide for government subsidy as it was considered as a non-profit and non-stock educational institution. Aside from Villamor Air Base and Basa Air Base, additional campuses was also created in Sangley Air Base, Fernando Air Base, and Mactan Air Base. During this period, it was envisioned by Philippine Air Force authorities to be the Philippine Air Force Academy to solve its problem in the procurement and training of its officer pilots through the merging of the Philippine Air Force Flying School and the Philippine Air Force Regular Officer Procurement Program. President Corazon C. Aquino approved the Republic Act No. 7605 converting Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics to Philippine State College of Aeronautics. In 1994, its Board of Trustees approved the creation of its own flight school that will train students for private pilot and commercial pilot. In 1997, it acquired its first trainer plane --- a Tampico STB9-C aircraft (RP 2200) which was donated by Senator Raul Roco from his country-wide development fund and another Tampico STB9-C aircraft (RP 2204) was purchased for P10 million from PhilSCA Development Fund on June 3, 1992.
Vision
PhilSCA is a leader institution committed to the scientific and technological advancement of aeronautical sciences responsive to the dynamic emerging demands for the world-class professionals of the industry.Mission
To produce world class aeronautics professionals imbued with commitment, excellence, responsibility, and integrity advance level of instruction and research.Campuses
- PhilSCA Villamor Main Campus: Piccio Garden, Villamor Airbase, Pasay City
- PhilSCA BAB: Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga
- PhilSCA FAB: Fernando Air Base, Lipa City, Batangas
- PhilSCA MBEAB: Mactan Benito Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City
Former Names
- Basa Air Base Community College (June 1969 to January 26, 1977)
- Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics (January 26, 1977 to June 3, 1992)
- Philippine State College of Aeronautics (June 3, 1992 to date)
College Officials
| College Officials | Positions |
|---|---|
| Dr. Bernard R. Ramirez | College President |
| Dr. Roderick C. Santiago | Vice-President for Academic Affairs Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies |
| Dr. Felix C. Boyles | Vice-President for Administration and Finance |
| Dr. Menchita F. Dumlao | Dean, Institute of Computer Studies |
| Dr. Jay Jack R. Manzano | Dean, Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| Asst. Prof. Prescila C. Pangilinan | Dean, Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Ms. Ma. Sisa T. Dela Cruz | Dean, Office of Student Affairs |
| Dr. Rochie B. Lina | Director for Admission |
| Mrs. Adoracion Macalanda | College Registrar |
| Dr. Estrella E. Yago | College Librarian NSTP Coordinator |
| Dr. Mariam C. Fabrigar | Medical Officer |
Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Air Transportation specializing in Commercial Flying
- Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Aviation Electronics Technology
- Associate in Aircraft Maintenance Technology
- Associate in Aviation Electronics Technology
Institute of Computer Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Aviation Information Management
- Bachelor of Science in Aviation Information Technology
- Associate in Aviation Information Management
- Associate in Aviation Information Technology
Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts major in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Arts major in English
Institute of Graduate Studies
- Doctor of Aeronautical Education
- Doctor of Public Administration
- Master of Education in Aeronautical Management
- Master in Public Administration