Sorsogon State University Library Facade

Sorsogon State University is one of the oldest trade schools in the Philippines. It was established as Sorsogon Trade School in 1907, was renamed Sorsogon School of Arts and Trades by virtue of Republic Act 704 in June 1953 and again renamed Sorsogon College of Arts and Trades in 1976. In December 1993, after 86 years of existence, it wa…
Sorsogon State University is one of the oldest trade schools in the Philippines. It was established as Sorsogon Trade School in 1907, was renamed Sorsogon School of Arts and Trades by virtue of Republic Act 704 in June 1953 and again renamed Sorsogon College of Arts and Trades in 1976. In December 1993, after 86 years of existence, it was converted into a state college with three national vocational high schools in the province integrated to it. This was thru R.A. 7666 authored by then Cong. Salvador H. Escudero III and Sen. Leticia Ramos Shahani, approved on December 31, 1993, by President Fidel V. Ramos.
  • Former names: Sorsogon Trade School · Sorsogon School of Arts and Trades · Sorsogon College of Arts and Trades · Sorsogon State College
  • Type: Provincial Public higher education institution
  • Established: 1993
  • Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
  • Academic affiliations: PASUC, AACCUP
  • President: Dr. Geraldine F. De Jesus
  • Vice-president: Mr.Gerald E. Fulay (Administration & Finance) · Dr. Jhonner D. Ricafort (Academic Affairs) · Dr. Ryan V. Dio (Research Extension & Training)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org