Pangasinan Polytechnic College

17/12/2025

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗦

PPC’s School of Local Governance with the PPC Community and Extension Services Office, officially launched Project ALIGUAS (Advancing Leadership for Inclusive Governance through Unity, Accountability, and Service) in Brgy. Sabangan, Lingayen, Pangasinan.

The project is designed to strengthen the leadership capacities of barangay officials through responsive and needs-based training. The inaugural training sessions and workshops covered financial management and resource utilization, occupational safety and health, and ethical leadership. These sessions highlighted the importance of transparency in the use of public funds, the promotion of a safe environment for workers and residents, and the reminder that integrity and honesty are the foundations of public trust.

Barangay officials of Sabangan, led by Barangay Captain Romeo Manuel Jr., formally expressed their commitment to the principles of good governance through a ceremonial pledge signing. This pilot implementation of Project ALIGUAS is expected to pave the way for a sustained partnership, highlighting the college’s role in supporting community development and promoting sustainable progress.

15/12/2025

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮

The Multimedia Arts program culminated in an exhibit organized by the PPC School of Creativity and Design, showcasing various media artworks created by Bachelor of Multimedia Arts students. The exhibit featured photo displays, mock food, and film viewings. The diverse range of works displayed demonstrated the students’ ability to tackle different mediums, showcasing their versatility and developing readiness for the creative industries.

10/12/2025

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗣𝗖 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

The PPC School of Creativity and Design proudly presents the Multimedia Arts Culminating Activity on 11 December 2025. The event features an Art Exhibit, Photo Exhibit, and Film Viewing, all highlighting the creativity and talent of PPC Bachelor of Multimedia Arts students. Each display showcases their journey in visual storytelling and multimedia production. Everyone is welcome to see and celebrate their works.

PPC 'yan!

09/12/2025

𝗔 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Silëwan 2025 illuminated more than just the campus; it brought the PPC community together through shared moments filled with hope, joy, and celebration.

PPC 'yan!

05/12/2025

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Students of Pangasinan Studies (IC 1) explored Bolinao’s rich heritage and culture through an educational field visit. The activity allowed them to learn about traditional solar salt-making, understand the importance of mangroves and environmental conservation, and the history of two of the town’s significant heritage sites. The visit encouraged PPC students to appreciate and discover more of the province’s cultural treasures.

The itinerary for the educational visit covered the Pangasinan Salt Center, St. James Parish Church, Pangasinan Mangrove Ecopark, and the Bolinao Lighthouse.

'PPC yan!

04/12/2025

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗣𝗖 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀!
Visit the PPC SDG microsite: https://ppcnexus.my.canva.site/ppc4sdg

03/12/2025

𝗣𝗣𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗣, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

Faculty members from PPC’s School of Local Governance presented their respective studies on Public Administration and Governance at the recently concluded Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines (ASPAP) International Conference and General Assembly, held on 25–28 November 2025 at Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology.

Centered on the crucial intersection of peace, development, and public administration, the conference featured a series of masterclasses and plenary sessions attended by national and international Public Administration institutions. Aligned with these discussions, Asst. Prof. Menard P. Nava, Mr. Kenneth Rhey G. Nimedez, and Mr. Joshua Kyle A. Petete shared their respective studies focusing on global-local dynamics in Public Administration, occupational safety and health, and balanced tourism and community well-being.

The PPC School of Local Governance also formalized their membership to ASPAP that opens opportunities for the college’s advancement in public administration.

03/12/2025

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲

Dr. Benjamin W.L. Derhy, French sociologist of cultural industries and Executive Director of University Research School "Humanities, Creation, Heritage" of the CY Cergy Paris Université, delivered a lecture titled “Rethinking Heritage and Tourism in the Context of Social and Environmental Transformation” to PPC personnel, students, and tourism offices. He explored how cultural heritage and tourism intersect with social and environmental changes, and presented examples that highlight the need for sustainable practices, community engagement, and creative strategies to preserve heritage while promoting economic and social development.

He was accompanied by UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines Secretary-General Prof. Ivan Anthony Henares, PhD, who joined the PPC community in this meaningful discussion.

29/11/2025

An insightful look at how Pangasinan turned a vision for the people into reality.

In my previous columns, I have discussed the challenges faced by local colleges and universities in the country.

28/11/2025

25/11/2025

Various booth activities highlight agribusiness learning, rice awareness, and student entrepreneurship as we participate in the International Rice Awareness Month and Entrepreneurship Week 2025, organized by the PPC School of Agribusiness and the DALIN Organization.