11/06/2026
In a significant step toward institutional growth and development, the Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) held the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the UZ Pagadian Laboratories Building and the Turnover and Blessing of eight prefabricated classrooms on June 6, 2026, at the UZ Pagadian Campus, Pagadian City.
The groundbreaking of the UZ Laboratories Building marks the beginning of a 5,600-square-meter infrastructure project designed to house simulation centers for the allied medical programs, laboratories for Criminology, Tourism, Hospitality Management, and Business Administration, as well as state-of-the-art learning spaces and modern facilities that will support academic excellence and future-ready education.
The facility, targeted to be fully operational by 2027, brings technologically advanced facilities built to international educational standards. Designed to go beyond conventional educational infrastructure, the facility aims to equip learners with the tools and environments necessary to thrive in today's rapidly evolving digital age.
Meanwhile, eight prefabricated classrooms were also turned over to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of quality education while renovations of the old campus building and preparations for the next phase of campus development are underway.
โWe are studying international benchmarks, overseas facilities, and modern learning environments because Pagadianons deserve access to world-class education without leaving home,โ shared University President Mr. Abram Eustaquio.
Present during the ceremony were the University President Mr. Abram Eustaquio; Vice President for Administration, Mr. Alfredo Eustaquio; Pagadian City Mayor Hon. Samuel Co; UZ Pagadian Campus School Administrator, Dr. Eduardo Danda; University administrators, faculty and staff members, students, parents, government and industry partners, and project stakeholders.
UZ, as a trailblazer ever committed to transforming the educational landscape of the region, dedicates this development to its mission of providing globally competitive education and creating greater opportunities for the entire Zamboanga Peninsula.
