The present Cebu Normal University was originally a Cebu Normal School which started as a secondary normal school in 1915 as an adjunct to Cebu Provincial High School, offering a two year secondary curriculum for its third and fourth year students. more...

Southwestern University is probably the only school in the Philippines that started operation in summer. It was founded as Southwestern Colleges in the summer of 1946 when the country was still reeling from the destruction of the Second World War. The Founders were Don Matias Hipolito Chavez Aznar, II and his wife Doña Anunciacion Barcenilla Aznar, both pharmacists.

The country then was in the process of rehabilitation, and the philanthropic couple saw the difficulty of the masses in the pursuit of an education that was disrupted by war. Therefore, they decided on establishing a school within the reach of the common people. more...

The University of San Carlos is a Catholic institution of learning that embodies the principles of academic discipline of San Carlos Borromeo and the missionary charism of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).

We aim to develop competent and socially responsible professionals and life-long learners in an environment that fosters excellence in the academic core processes of teaching-learning, research, and community extension service. more...

University of the Visayas established in 1919 as Visayan Institute. It's philosophy, amor servitum humanitas promotes the development of love, leadership, and service. Its mission is to provide educational opportunity to all, especially the poor but deserving members of the community. The university has five accredited programs by the Philippine, Association of Colleges and Universities - Commission on Accreditation, namely: Arts and Sciences, Commerce, and Education-reaccredited Level III; and Nursing and Maritime Programs-Level II. Last October 1, 1998 the institution applied for ISO 9001 certification. Its quality system manuals passed documentary review last February 26, 1999. more...