HISTORY OF PRESIDENT RAMON MAGSAYSAY STATE UNIVERSITY

The President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) is a comprehensive and lone State University in Zambales composed of seven (7) competent campuses strategically located in the different towns of the province- the Castillejos, San Marcelino, Botolan, Iba, Masinloc, Candelaria, and Sta. Cruz Campuses. The President Ramon Magsaysay State University was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 11015, “An Act renaming the Ramon Magsaysay Technological University to President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU), Expanding its Curricular Offerings and Strengthening its Governing Board,” which was signed into law by President Rodrigo R. Duterte on April 20, 2018 authored by Hon. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla, 2nd District Representative of Zambales. However, the University’s humble beginnings date back to early 1900s which became the portal of Zambaleños to higher education. Prior to becoming PRMSU, the University was named Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU) by virtue of Republic Act 8498 through the initiative of the late Congressman Antonio M. Diaz. RMTU was a merger of three public education institutions in the province, the Ramon Magsaysay Polytechnic College (RMPC) in Iba, the Western Luzon Agricultural College (WLAC) in San Marcelino, and the Candelaria School of Fisheries (CSF) in Candelaria.

On April 20, 2018, through the initiative and perseverance of the ‘Mother of PRMSU’, Hon. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla, the Republic Act No. 11015 or the Act which renames RMTU to PRMSU, expands its curricular offerings and strengthens its governing board came into existence which opened more possibilities for the Zambaleño youth. The new mandate of the University placed Dr. Cornelio C. Garcia as the first President of the only state university in the province of Zambales. His leadership under the new charter anchored on its flagship strategic agenda of governance called LEGACY. The LEGACY framework aims to catapult the University on achieving the strategic goals on the following: Level IV in the next SUC Levelling, Effective and efficient execution of the RMTU Strategic Development Plan 2016-2020, Good governance and transparency, and ASEAN recognized HEI in 2020, Culture of excellence, synergy and committed service, and Yield equitable to all stakeholders promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth.

On February 3, 2021, Dr. Garcia has officially passed the burning torch to Dr. Roy N. Villalobos. Dr. Villalobos was elected the second PRMSU President during the Special Board of Regents Meeting on January 21, 2021. As the next steward of PRMSU, Dr. Villalobos took an oath to preserve and, even more so, add and surpass what the University has achieved so far as regards to the mandates of PRMSU. The Villalobos administration banks on its vision of becoming a premier Smart University that produces human capital responsive to the dynamic global knowledge society. Dr. Villalobos’ core governance framework will focus on its 10-point strategic agenda called LEADERSHIP. The LEADERSHIP structure of Dr. Villalobos’ governance aims to propel PRMSU as the leading Higher Education Institution (HEI), establish the University as center of knowledge, advance sustainable extension programs, drive robust improvement in revenue generation and resource management, enhance management efficiency and effectiveness, raise the level of public service delivery, strengthen student-centered services and activities, build harmonious institutional collaboration and strong partnership with local and international public and private sectors, implement vigorous efforts to acquire and sustain accreditation at par with international standards, and promote a healthy environment for the PRMSU workforce.

To date, the Villalobos administration, in its quest to become a Smart University, continues its commitment to quality management standards with its ISO 9001:2015 Recertification, holds 43 accredited programs within its seven (7) campuses, obtains 37 programs with COPC, registers approximately 12,000 number of enrollees starting FY 2020-2021, delivers lessons aligned with the shifting modes of instruction, invests in its strengthened human capital adaptive and competent amidst crisis, enhances management efficiency and effectiveness, devotes full support on knowledge acquisition and development through research, and extends people-centered programs to more partner communities.

PRMSU CHARTER

Republic Act No. 11015
Full Title AN ACT RENAMING THE RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (RMTU) AS THE PRESIDENT RAMON MAGSAYSAY STATE UNIVERSITY (PRMSU), EXPANDING ITS CURRICULAR OFFERINGS AND STRENGTHENING ITS GOVERNING BOARD, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8498, ENTITLED: "AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OUT OF THE INTEGRATION OF THE RAMON MAGSAYSAY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF IBA, THE WESTERN LUZON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MARCELINO AND THE CANDELARIA SCHOOL OF FISHERIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CANDELARIA, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR."
Issuance Category Legislative Issuance
Legislative Issuance Type Republic Act
Congress 17th Congress of the Republic
Date of Approval April 20, 2018