Philippine State College of Aeronautics

The Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA; Filipino, Estadong Dalubhasaang Aeronautika ng Pilipinas) is an aviation state college of the Republic of the Philippines with its main campus located at Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Philippine State College of Aeronautics

Estadong Dalubhasaang Aeronautika ng Pilipinas
Seal of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Former names	Basa Air Base Community College (1967–1977) Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics (1977–1992)
Type	State College, Aviation School
Established	1969 (50 years)
President	Prof. Marwin M. Dela Cruz[1]
Vice-president	Academic Affairs Dr. Rodante G. Flores Administration and Finance Dr. Rowena S. Navera
Dean	Institute of Engineering and Technology Dr. Elisa F. Grampil Institute of Computer Studies Dr. Alan Lino S Agustin Institute of Liberal Arts and Science Ramsey Ferrer Institute of Graduate Studies Dr. Noel R. Navigar Student Affairs Asst. Prof. Garlie G. Gonzales
Director	Flying School Dr. Roderick C. Santiago
Location	Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City , Philippines (main campus)
Campus	Urban, approx. 16,500 m²
Hymn	"Oh Philsca Dear"
Colors	Blue and white
Nickname	Philscans, Iron Eagle
Affiliations	CHED, CAAP, CSC, COA, TESDA, PRC, SAEP, AACUP, PAF, SCUAA, UCLAA
Website	philsca.edu.ph

Aside from its undergraduate courses, it is the only institution in the Philippines that offers masters and doctoral programs in aeronautical education and management.

Recently, PhilSCA was awarded by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the Number 1 Aeronautical School in the Country as it gains high percentage of board passers and for being Top 1 in the PRC Aeronautical Engineering Board Examination for almost 7 years in a row from 2004 until October 2012.[2]

Currently, PhilSCA is one of the top performing aeronautical engineering schools in the country.

Brief history

It was initially established in 1967 as Basa Air Base Community College under AFP Regulation G. 168-342 issued by the Armed Forces of the Philippines dated April 1968 under the Department of National Defense 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.

In 1977, Basa Air Base College (BABC) established an annex in Nichols Air Base (currently Villamor Air Base) in Pasay City known as BABC-Annex using the classroom of the Pasay City South High School for afternoon and evening classes.

In the same year, satellite campus was established in Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas.

Also in the same year, President Ferdinand E. 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. 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.

In 1979, another satellite campus was established in Mactan Benito Ebuen Air Base Campus in Lapulapu City, Mactan, Cebu.

On June 3, 1992, House Bill 26650 was signed into law as Republic Act. No. 7605 by then President Corazon C. Aquino converting Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics into a state college known as the 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 SOCATA TB-9C Tampico aircraft (RP-2200) which was donated by Senator Raul Roco from his country-wide development fund and another was purchased for P10 million from PhilSCA Development Fund on June 3, 1992.

In 2009, Dr. Enerico M. Sampang was dismissed as College President of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics by the Office of the Ombudsman and immediately replaced by Atty. Carmelita Yadao-Sison, CHED Deputy Executive Director as an OIC (Office in Charge) of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics.[3]

June 1, 2010, Dr. Bernard R. Ramirez, former Vice-President for Administration and Finance, was appointed as the new and 5th College President of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics replacing Atty. Carmelita Yadao-Sison as an OIC.

On July 8, 2010, the College was transferred from its original location at Manlunas St. Villamor Air Base, Pasay City (currently Newport City) to its new site at Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City (in front of South Luzon Expressway Sales Exit)

On December 15, 2011, the PhilSCA-BAB campus made a groundbreaking ceremony of the newly donated lot for the relocation of the said campus at the Resettlement Area, in Floridablanca, Pampanga. When the said campus relocated to the new site, it was no longer BAB Campus, it became Basa Palmayo Campus.[4][5]

February 5, 2012, Dr. Bernard R. Ramirez was re-appointed as College President of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics after his 19 months of leadership.

In November 2013, the college hosted the 26th season of the SCUAA-NCR.[6]

In June 2014, Governor Lilia Pineda inaugurated the new constructed two-storey building of the PhilSCA Basa-Palmayo campus funded by the local government of Pampanga through the approval of the Provincial Board Members.[7]

On February 5, 2016, Dr. Bernard R. Ramirez is expected to retire his position as College President. While the board of trustees is searching for the next president, Dr. Ramirez will be the OIC (Officer in Charge) of the college.

Campuses

Campus	Campus Director	Founded	Address
PhilSCA – Villamor	Prof. Marwin M. Dela Cruz	1977	Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City
PhilSCA – Basa Palmayo	Prof. Felix L. Alegado	1967	Palmayo Resettlement Area, Palmayo, Floridablanca, Pampanga
PhilSCA – FAB	Asst. Prof. Raymond S. Tacuboy	1977	Fernando Air Base, Lipa City, Batangas
PhilSCA – MBEAB	Dr. Nonadel A. Soriano	1979	B/Gen Benito N. Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

Upcoming Campuses

• PhilSCA – Guimaras [8][9]
• PhilSCA – Medelin, Cebu [10]

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 present)

Organization

Board of Trustees

Under the R.A. 8292, Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997. The governing body of state universities and colleges is hereby in the Board of Regents for universities and in the Board of Trustees for colleges which shall be composed of the following:

	Board Member
Chairperson	Hon. Lilian De las Llagas	Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education
Co-Chairperson	Hon. Marwin M. Dela Cruz Ph. D.	College President, Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Member	Hon. Joel Villanueva	Chairperson, Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education
Member	Hon. Marquez Go	Chairperson, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education
Member	Hon. Allen T. Paredes	Commanding General, Philippine Air Force
Member	Hon. Karl Kendrick Chua	Acting Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority
Member	Hon. Ramon A. Ragasa	Representative, Private Sector
Member	Hon. Isidro T. Macaranas	Representative, Private Sector
Member	Hon. Rolando F. Capacia	Alumni Trustee
Member	Hon. Ramsey S. Ferrer	Faculty Trustee/President, PhilSCA Federated Faculty Association
Member	Hon. Honey Lain Indo	Student Trustee/President, PhilSCA Supreme Student Council Federation
Board Secretary	Mrs. Ma. Sisa T. Dela Cruz, MaEd

College Officials

College Officials	Positions
Dr. Marwin M. Dela Cruz	College President Accountable Manager
Dr. Rodante G. Flores	Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Rowena S. Navera	Vice President for Administration and Finance
Dr. Elisa F. Grampil	Dean, Institute of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Alan Lino S. Agustin	Dean, Institute of Computer Studies
Mr. Ramsey Ferrer	Dean, Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dr. Noel R. Navigar	Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies
Dr. Roderick C. Santiago	Director, Flying School
Dr. Garlie G. Gonzalez	Dean, Student Affairs
Engr. Jahaziel I. Vargas	Director for Research and Extensio Services
Imelda F. Navigar	Chief Administrative Officer
Ma. Sisa T. Dela Cruz, MaEd	Board Secretary
Mariam Cano-Fabrigar, M.D.	Medical Officer
Dr. Ma. Teresa S. Rosales	Director, HRD
Dr. Esteban M. Cordovilla	Director for Admin Services
Imelda F. Navigar	Chief Admin Officer
Emelda C. Garcia	Budget Officer 1
Ameja C. Custodio	Disbursing Officer
Wilma N. Mejia	Budget Officer
Jonathan M. Nagasao	Collecting Officer
Darby P. Esperanzate	College Registrar
Nilo M. del Prado, R.N.	Public Health Nurse
Bely Apostol	Records Officer

Courses Offered

Institute of Engineering and Technology

Certified Approved Training Organization (ATO) by the CAAP
Level II AACCUP accredited: Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Level I AACCUP accredited: Aviation Electronics Technology

• Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (BSAeE)
• Bachelor of Science in Air Transportation Specializing in Commercial Flying (BSAT)
• Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (BSAMT)
• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Electronics Technology (BSAET)
• Associate in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AAMT)
• Associate in Aviation Electronics Technology (AAET)

Institute of Computer Studies

Level II AACCUP accredited: Information Management major in Airline Operation
Level II AACCUP accredited: Aviation Information Technology

• Bachelor of Science in Computer
• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Information Technology (BSAIT)
• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Information System (BSAIS)
• Associate in Aviation Information Technology (AAIT)
• Associate in Information Management major in Airline Operation (AIM)

Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Communication major in Flight Operations
• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Logistics
• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Tourism major in Travel Management
• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Safety and Security Management

Institute of Graduate Studies

• Master of Education in Aeronautical Management (MEAM)
• Master in Public Administration (MPA)

Publications

The official student newspaper of the College shall be known as the Aeronautica[11] in Villamor Campus, Aerodite in Basa-Palmayo Campus, Aeropioneer in Fernando Air Base Campus and Aerotalk in Mactan Air Base Campus.

College Seal

PhilSCA College Seal

PhilSCA Hymn

Oh Philsca Dear for thee we stand

And lift our voice of praise
We offer all our minds and hands
Up high thy anthem rise

Our faith that keeps our hope alive
Will echo through the air
Let wisdom be our constant guide
Your vision pure and fair

Oh Philsca dear
Oh Philsca dear
Thy name will keep within our hearts
Forever oh Alma Mater Dear

Thy name we trust with ardent love
Our dignity and pride
All glory to our God above
For truth and heart we strive

That victory be without pretence
Our courage shield all fear
The core of learning excellence
Oh Alma Mater Dear
Oh Philsca dear
Oh Philsca dear
Thy name will keep within our hearts
Forever oh Alma Mater Dear

Forever oh Alma Mater Dear

School Organizations

• Supreme Student Council
• Aeronautica
• Academic Organizations
  • Aero-AT Student Organization
  • AIMERS Student Organization
  • Aircraft Maintenance Technology Student Organization
  • Avionics Student Organization
  • ELITECH Student Organization
  • ILAS Student Organization
• Non – Academic Organizations / Interest Clubs
  • PhilSCA College – Y Club[12]
  • Philippine State College of Aeronautics Mountaineers (PSCAM) – Founded 1994
  • PhilSCA Christian Organization
  • Student Assistants' Organization
  • Brothers And Sisters In Christ

Notable alumni

• Lt. Gen. William K. Hotchkiss III, AFP (Ret.) – Director General, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)[13]

References

2. JK. "Top 4 Aeronautical Engineering Schools in the Philippines 2011". Retrieved 15 March 2015.
3. "INQUIRER.net". Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
4. "Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PHILSCA)". Retrieved 15 March 2015.
5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-09-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
6. News, ABS-CBN. "7 schools, 22 events in 26th SCUAA-NCR".
7. "Pampanga guv opens 2 new PhilSCA buildings – Sun.Star". archive.sunstar.com.ph. 16 July 2012.
8. Super User. "Aviation school to open in Guimaras". Retrieved 15 March 2015.
9. "Aviation School in Guimaras to rise". Iloilo Metropolitan Times. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
10. Manila Bulletin. "State flying school opens campus in north Cebu town". Retrieved 15 March 2015.
11. "Aeronautica". Facebook. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
12. "PhilSCA College Y Club". Facebook. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
13. "Former Air Force general is new Civil Aviation Authority head". InterAksyon.com. Retrieved 15 March 2015.

External links

• Philippine State College of Aeronautics Official Website
• PAFCA Act – Presidential Degree 1078 converting Basa Air Base Community College into the Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics.
• PhilSCA Act – Republic Act 7605 converting the Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics into a state college to be known as the Philippine State College of Aeronautics.