BPC History

 

 

 

Bayambang Polytechnic College

 MAKING HISTORY FOR A BETTER FUTURE

 

The Bayambang Polytechnic College (BPC) was established on June 27, 2022 by virtue of Municipal Ordinance No. 05, S-2022 which later on approved through Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 586-2022. The BPC which was established on June 27, 2022 is an LGU-owned and operated college that aims to provide comprehensive, high quality, collaborative, affordable, and accessible opportunities that empower learners to meet lifelong educational, professional, and personal goals, as well as to drive the engine of economic development in the municipality.

 

The long-cherished dream of Municipal Mayor of Bayambang and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Honorable MARY CLARE JUDITH PHYLLIS “NIÑA” JOSE-QUIAMBAO and former Mayor and founder of the Bayambang Polytechnic College (BPC), DR. CEZAR QUIAMBAO, to have a college that would accommodate Bayambangueño students, has finally come true.

 

The college was entrusted to DR. RAFAEL LIMUECO SAYGO as being the Interim College President along with the entire Board of Trustees and College officials. DR. LITA A. SAYGO was appointed as the College Dean, DR. ANNIE C. MANALANG as the Overall Program Head, MRS. VERONICA GELLIDO for the Program Head for BS Entrepreneurship and MR. JOSEPH ANTHONY QUINTO as the Program Head for BS Agribusiness. 

 

The programs of the college were duly recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Skills & Development Authority (TESDA) ensuring a better future for the youth through accessible, affordable, and quality education. The BPC offers two (2) degree courses, namely Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business Management and Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and two (2) vocational programs, namely Computer Systems Servicing (CSS)NC II, and Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) Services NC II. These courses offered are some of the most in-demand courses after graduation. Agriculture is a large part of the college as Bayambang is an agricultural town, and the LGU desires for the locals to become adept with knowledge and technical expertise which will help them and the town grow socio-economically in the long run. This will help Bayambang win in its Revolution against Poverty that is first and foremost a program for the betterment of the lives of the people in the municipality.

 

The facility for the BPC will have four (4) classrooms, one (1) electrical laboratory room, one (1) computer laboratory room, a faculty room, an administrative office, and a Learning Resource Center. Each classroom can accommodate up to 60 students, while the electrical laboratory room can accommodate 30 and the computer room has 25 computers and can accommodate up to 25 students at a time.

 

Each of the four (4) classrooms are fully-equipped with a projector screen, white board, 50 desk chairs, and air-condition units to give the teachers and students comfort during their daily lessons. The whiteboard is big enough for the whole class to see, so even those seated at the back row would be able to grasp the lesson and take notes while listening to their instructor. The rooms are big enough so that everyone can practice physical distancing in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, but small enough so each student can hear the insights from the instructors who will be chosen based on their educational attainment, experience, and capabilities.

 

Near the classrooms is the computer laboratory room that is designed to accommodate up to 25 students at any given time. The 25 computers will be aligned and strategically placed in five (5) rows, with five computers each row to give ample space for the students to freely manage their tasks and learn about the nitty-gritty of the course. This is also to give enough space for the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse pad, and mouse to be placed not too close to each other.

 

Similar to the classrooms, the computer laboratory room is also be air-conditioned. This is done not only to give comfort to students, but also to ensure that the motherboard, central processing unit, graphics processing unit, random access memory, and hard disk drive are safe from overheating so as not to disable costly equipment and require the management to buy another set of computers. After all, part of the school expenses is aligned for logistics and ensuring the capacity of the equipment being used by the teachers and students.

 

Whiteboards and markers will also be placed at the computer laboratory room so the instructor can make notes while teaching, and for the students to better understand the parts and processes of the computers.

 

As for the electrical laboratory room, up to 30 students can be accommodated at any given time. For safety, the room will be having several rows of tables to ensure that students are seated far apart, especially during their activities. Insulation is also guaranteed, and air-conditioning is available to avoid unnecessary mishaps. There will be a designated area where students can store their personal protective equipment to be used specifically for training, and aside from the variety of tools and equipment which will be used to enhance the skills of the students, immediate safety tools such as a fire extinguisher, as well as safety reminders, shall be present. As the BPC is working to prevent any accidents, the management assures that it will follow proper temperatures, stringent power quality requirements, proper electrical insulation, and the installation of protective devices throughout the room. In addition, dangerous equipment, especially those that can cause fire, shall be regularly monitored and stored in a safe area.

 

A faculty room was also included in the floor plan to accommodate the needs of the instructors. Each instructor will get their own chair, desk and drawers while the room shall have a couch where they can lounge while waiting for their class to begin. A separate area within the room will serve as a mini pantry where the faculty members can have coffee, or store their snacks, and mingle with their peers.

 

The administrative office is where the school’s files will be kept and stored, and where the administrative staff will be staying daily. The room will have a receiving area where the cashier and information desk will be placed for student concerns and transactions. Similar to the faculty, each administrative staff will have their own chair, desk and drawers where they can store their files for the college. It will also have a mini pantry for the same purpose.

 

The library, computers, and tables and chairs will be found at the BPC’s Learning Resource Center. The mini library shall have shelves filled with books regarding agriculture, business, entrepreneurship, computer systems management, and more where students can further enhance their knowledge and find materials relevant to their courses so they have enough material for their research and development. Computers will be equipped with fast internet connection so students can do their online research and look for more reading materials as part of their program. The tables and chairs are where the students can read, write, and study for them to earn their degree. Additionally, the large tables may be utilized by the instructors for holding small meetings and reviews with their peers or students. All rooms are air-conditioned and designed to become a space where each student can train and study as they aim to achieve their goals.

 

As of the moment, the college is located at the third floor of a local mall, The Royal Mall, which          is the most efficient and safest choice. It has an elevator, making it accessible to people with special needs, and it has emergency exits in case of unexpected mishaps. The elevator is located near the entrance and exit door. Only a few steps away is a 24/7 convenience store where students can spend their breaks and buy food and other necessities. It is also adjacent to the area of the Bayambang Public Market where school supplies and photocopying machines are readily available for the students’ use.

 

These facilities are only temporary as the Local Government Unit has begun the construction of a new building for the BPC in a 6.7-hectare lot in Brgy. Bical Norte. Soon to rise is the permanent building for the BPC as the LGU-Bayambang aims for the college to become a permanent educational facility for Bayambangueño students from all over the municipality. The Royal Mall is only the beginning, yet LGU-Bayambang understands the needs of the students for a conducive facility where they can reach their goals and earn a degree, so the management is working towards continuous development. The LGU and the college administration is continuously tapping and collaborating with possible sponsors of the school buildings. Now, there is no need for college students to enroll in universities or colleges outside the town or province as the opportunity has been brought closer to them. This means that students no longer need to worry about their daily fares, payment for dorms or apartments, and being away from their families as their need for a college that offers their desired course is already here.

 

In the battle to fight poverty, education is the most important tool for progress and sustainability. It is not a privilege, but a right that can never be taken away from an individual. Thus, this college is here to make history for a better future for the people of Bayambang.