Dansalan College
Dansalan College is a Protestant-ran college in Marawi, Philippines.
| Established | 1950 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Frank Laubach |
Religious affiliation | United Church of Christ in the Philippines[1] |
| Location | , , 7°59′47″N 124°17′50″E |
| Campus | Marawi City, Iligan Branch |
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The educational institution was founded by missionary, Frank Laubach in 1950.[2]
During the Marawi crisis, the college's main building Laubach Hall[2] was reportedly set on fire by Maute group militants on May 23, 2017.[3] Maute snipers occupied the college. Dansalan College was announced to have been secured by government forces on July 4, 2017.[1]
References
- Gallardo, Froilan (5 July 2017). "Dansalan College now secured by military". Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- "UCCP Statement on the Burning of Dansalan College". Global Ministries. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- Mendoza, Greanne Trisha (23 May 2017). "Marawi City jail, Dansalan College on fire". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
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