This is the old page..... Please visit our new FB Page - University Library of Iloilo State University of Fisheries and Science Technology - Main Campus Poblacion Site (https://www.facebook.com/isufstlibrarypoblacion/) When the war ended, the people of the province of Iloilo got busy preparing for the education of their children, knowing that Iloilo High School which was located in the ci
ty can no longer accommodate all the students who wanted to enroll. The only way to address the situation was to establish a secondary school in the respective municipalities. While Barotac Nuevo was at a loss of a school site, Dumangas and Pototan have already enrolled students . In fact, there were two possible sites, one was at the end of Zamora Street, Ilaud Poblacion and the other was the eight-hectare lot owned by Mr. Ireneo Brillantes at Ilaya Poblacion. After considering all the possibilities where to construct the school, the Ilaya Poblacion site was finally selected. In 1947, Barotac Nuevo Junior High School was opened for the first and second year students. The second year students were composed of students who studies in other schools the previous year. In 1949, the 1st Commencement Exercises was held and Ricardo Belo was the first valedictorian. Enrolment continued to increase/ from a three-room nipa and bamboo building , semi-permanent buildings were constructed. Students took turns clearing the eight-hectare lot campus. It served as classrooms when somes\ classes could not be accommodated in the permanent building. From the establishment of the school, up to the later years, Councilor Mauricio Palao was at the forefront to ensure the continued existence of the school. Mayor Bernardo Siaotong was then the chief executive of the town , giving full support for the existence of the school. Jesus Tupas was the school principal for more than 10 years. He was succeeded by Miss Crispina Arandilla ( later on became Mrs. Crispina A. Quino). Then came Mayor Carlos Perez Sr. He, too , was very concerned with the education of the youth. During his administration, a semi-permanent grandstand was erected as his expression of support for the Barotac Nuevo High School (BNHS). In 1957, Republic Act 1927 was approved which provided for the conversion of Barotac Nuevo High School into a fishery school to be known as Iloilo National School of Fisheries. In 1959, the school transferred to its permanent site at Barangay Tiwi, around 6 kilometers from the Poblacion. Chairs, tables, blackboards, shop tools, school records and everything that can be carried – were brought to the new school. All that was left of the old BNHS was the semi-permanent school building. In the year 1960, Dr. Augusto V. Araneta was the Municipal Mayor. Immediately he set forth to re-establish the Barotac Nuevo High School. Fortunately, the objective got the support of Go. Mariano Peñaflorida. The Barotac Nuevo high School was again re-established. In 1965, R.A. 4005 was approved which provided for the conversion of BNHS into Barotac Nuevo General Comprehensive High School until the year 1973. During this period,. Two school principals have managed the school- Miss Eugenia Cartera and Miss Teresa Setias. In 1974-19755, the school was known to be the Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive High School. In 1977, a new principal in the person of Mrs. Blanca Sobrejuanite, who later on gained the title of a Vocational School Administrator having turned the school to both an academic and vocational training ground for the youth. It was at her tenure that the school reached its peak. Glory and fame which could aptly be called the Golden Era. Buildings were constructed and the school excelled in co-curricular activities and sports. BNNCHS was known far and wide for its achievements. Enrolement met the 3,000 mark from a mere 600 in the year 1961. The BNNCHS became the seat of prestigious conferences like Regional Schools Press Conference, the National Schools Press Conference highlighted by the Secondary Education Development Program for Region VI lacing the school in the map. This became a fitting climax which eventually made her exit for reason of retirement as Vocational School Administrator I. Serafin Peñaranda, Jr. took over as Vocational School Administrator after the retirement of Mrs. Blanca Sobrejuanite followed by Miss Julia Cortuna as officer –in-charge for a while. Then came Mr. Elmer Carbon and finally Mrs. Leticia P. Barrido took the seat as Administrator. Post Secondary courses like Automotive and Electricity were already offered even during the time of Mrs. Sobrejuanite. However, upon assumption to office by Mrs. Barrido, she made it a point to strengthen the Post Secondary Department. Through her undying enthusiasm and unequalled determination , she worked her way through until more courses were offered like Bookkeeping which is computer-oriented, electronics, Food and Beverage Preparation Services and Garments. Thus the Post Secondary Department became a visible segment of the school community. Like other committed administrators who could not just rest on her dreams, Mrs. Barrido would not let the sun set without having the tasks done. In April 22, 1995, a law was passed under Republic Act. 7995 converting the Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive High School into Barotac Nuevo Polytechnic Institute (BNPI, through the concerted effort of then Cong. Nicetas Panes of the Fourth District and Cong. Niel Tupas of the 5th District of Iloilo, thus BNPI was born. Barotac Nuevo Polytechnic Institute brought about quality education for the grassroots level, offering available courses for the youth in order for them to become creative, decisive and active through critical thinking and who will contribute and participate in a literate, productive and progressive society. BNPI offered the following courses, Associate in Information Technology leading to Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor in Secondary Education, Major in English and general Science and Associate in Industrial Education and Industrial Technology leading to Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and Bachelor of Science in Technology with majors in Automotive, Electricity, Electronics, Food Beverage and Preparation Services and Garments. Another change of scenario for the whole campus happened in 2001 when R.A. 8292 which provide SUC’s to absorb all CHED Supervised Institutions in the Philippines and CHED Memo no 27 Series of 2001- which provides for the integration of BNPI to Iloilo State College of Fisheries was approved. BNPI now became known as the Iloilo State College of Fisheries- Barotac Nuevo Campus offering full blown degree programs in:
1. Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) majors in :
a. Physical Science
b. Biological Science
c. English
2. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
( B.S. Information Technology)
and 2-Year Technical Trade and Industrial Education Courses:
1. Auto-Diesel Technology
2. Electronics Technology
3. Electrical Technology
4. Bookkeeping
5. Food Technology
The opening of the Graduate School also brought an influx of professionals who wish to upgrade themselves and join the pipeline of graduates who are globally competitive. After a decade, the school is steadfast in its commitment to its mandate, mission, vision and goals as it transforms the institutional landscape and gives life to an environment that nurtures integrity, unity and dynamism. It continually seeks to sow the seeds of this transformation by constantly renewing and cultivating the ground centered on the values off public service. ISCOF BN Campus is bringing quality education to the grassroots level. If poverty poses a great problem in our country, EDUCATION could be a potent antidote in our crusade against poverty. To the poor but deserving youth, ISCOF-BN Campus welcomes you! Let quality education provide you with inexhaustible source of inspiration for a better life ahead. Made possible through the contributions of:
Mr. Agustin P. Belicena
Prof. Marilyn B. Dooma
Prof. Grace V. Bunda
