HISTORY OF CCSPC

Resembling man’s civilization which had begun from simple to complex, Cotabato City State
Polytechnic College started from ‘thinness to thickness.’ It was initially existed as a Cotabato
High School (CHS) in 1924 subsisting for almost 43 years; then in 1977, it was converted into
CotabatoCity National High School (CCNHS) maintaining its name for almost six years.
Eventually in 1983, it was developed into Cotabato City State Polytechnic College (CCSPC)
keeping its name for more than three decades but due to its vision for global competitiveness, it
has now reached the peak of its vision towards the achievement of its official name as Cotabato
State University (CSU) and it has been optimistically perceived to continuously shine until the
end of time.

COTABATO HIGH SCHOOL (CHS)

In the beginning, Cotabato High School (CHS) was situated in the downtown area of Cotabato.
It was the capital town of Cotabato Province Empire in the Southern area of Philippine
Archipelago and prevailed as the biggest school in the division manned by the Thoma sites
who supervised the Department of Public Instruction whichplayed a strong influence in the
educational system during the Pre-War Period. CHS commenced as a comprehensive
secondary school on February 8, 1924 which was established by Cotabato Provincial Board by
virtue of Act No. 372 under the directorate of Governor Dionesio Gutierez endorsed by the
Second Philippine Commission on October 16, 1916 based on the national requirements of
maintaining provincial high schools in all regions nationwide (Villa, 2010).

CHS began its first operation with minimal human and non-human resources until it rapidly
flourished and grew in number catering enrolees from different feeder schools in the nearby
town of Cotabato. The curriculum accented on Language, Mathematics and Social Sciences as
well as varied Vocational subjects. Learners were exposed to diversified vocational, technical
and academic trainings that prepared them for administrative civil service, good citizenship and
democratic society under the strong administration of the pioneering school leaders Adolfo
Cascolan (1924-1934) and Aniano Tolentino (1935-1942) during the Pre-War Period.

Among the Post War CHS principals who contributed for the improvement of curriculum and
instruction including infrastructure development of CHS were: Basilio F. Baptista (1945-1947),
Jose Gracera Medina Sr. (1947-1965), Rosario Orendain Alvarez (1965-1971), Pablo YTurralde
Alpas (1971-1976), and Payakan Gumama Tilendo (1976-1986).

Some of the administrators’ significant contributions included the construction of the school
buildings, athletic oval, old-big grandstand, Main Building, school perimeter fence, campus front
area, New Buildings at the New Site (Sero Subdivision) such as the Two-storey Armory
Building; and improvement of the school publication.Other important accomplishments were the
creation of the athletic stadium, old grandstand with four hectares athletic field, Horticulture
Building, two-storey Science Building, and the Boy Scout Building. Likewise, the improvement of
instruction led students to become competitive in academics and even in sports fest until the
institution had become the center of training and development for teachers and the venue for
provincial and city athletic meets leading to the incessant increase of student population. Also,
scholarships on Trade Unions were offered as well as the production of the first yearbook for the
graduates of Class 1976-1977 had become one of the school’s convocations.Moreover, the
construction of a one-storey PTA Building with eight classroomsin 1966 now called the CBPA
Building or the College of Business and Public Administration dramatically solved problems on
classroom shortage also with the construction of a one-storey concrete Canteen Building,
Business Store, and Shop Room as well as the opening of the Night Class in 1968. The
destruction of the old grandstand due to fire outbreak on January 26, 1969 led into the
construction of a one-storey concrete building named Chinese Chamber Building.

COTABATO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (CCNHS)

The conversion of CHS into Cotabato City National High School (CCNHS) took effect on July
25, 1977 during the administration of the Principal Payakan G.Tilendo. Eventually, the school
took its formal name in SY 1980-1981. During this period, more developments had been
manifested such as completion of CCNHS Administration Building in 1978,BagongLipunan
Building in 1979, General Castro Building in 1978, New Home Economics Building in 1978 and
World Food Building in 1979, construction of the Gymnasium, Multipurpose Gym in 1980 and
completed in 1985;and CCNHS Gate and Guard’s House Building andCemcom Building in
1978. Other physical facilities developments included the Administration Building, Classroom
Building,BagongLipunan Building used by the College of Education now known as the Graduate
College Building, L-shaped Building, Home Economics Building, World Food Buildings, and
Science Building that served as the Science Laboratory Room. Also more infrastructure
projectshad been undertaken like the construction of the big concrete grandstand as well as the
volleyball and basketball courts. Thus, the physical facilities development had positive impact on
CCNHS to rise in all curricular and co-curricular undertakings.

COTABATO CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

On July 27, 1981, Principal Payakan G. Tilendo with the support of his faculty and staff including
the local and national government conceived the idea of converting CCNHS into a polytechnic
college due to the tremendous increase of student population. Hence, on December 12, 1981
Hon. Kharis M. Baraguir, Vice Governor of Maguindanao Province who was during that time the
President of Class 1953 Cotabato High School Alumni Association wrote a letter of appeal to
President Ferdinand E. Marcos for the conversion into a state college which was strongly
supported by Resolution No. 1, s. 1981 of Class 1953 of the Cotabato High School. Thru the
power of prayer and with the guidance, grace and mercy of the Divine Providence, involving the
strong support of Region XII assemblymen in the House of Representatives led by Hon. Datu
Blah T. Sinsuat, AnacletoBadoy, Ernesto Roldan and Tomas Baga; Batas Pambansa 484
entitled, “An Act Converting the CCNHS into Cotabato City State Polytechnic College (CCSPC),
and Appropriating Funds Thereof” was finally passed by the BatasangPambansa as approved
by House Speaker Querube C. Makalintal and approved by the late Philippine President
Ferdinand E. Marcos on June 10, 1983.

During the Second Semester of SY 1983-1984, CCSPC started offering a three-year

non-degree program on Diploma of Technology (Electrical and Civil Technology)with a student
population of 153 who officially enrolled as first year students manned by 11 faculty. During that
period, Dammang S. Bantala whose main employment was at the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 12 had become a part-time consultant of the College particularly in
the field of Curriculum, Infrastructure and Research Development. Finally, Bantala joined
CCSPC in 1985 as an Associate Professor.

Effective School Year 1984-1985, three-degree programs were offered: BS Agriculture, BS

Fisheries, BS Industrial Education and BS Industrial Technology then BS in Forestry. The said
programs had remained in full force until the end of Tilendo’s administration as OIC-President of
the College during his first term. Eventually, he was succeeded by Dr.Bologiong Pangan
Pendaliday as CCSPC President who managed the institution for seven years from August 7,
1986-July 4, 1993.
On July 6, 1993, Tilendo was reappointed as a College President. Included in hisexemplar
contributions to infrastructure developments were the construction of additional edifices such as
the Laboratory High School Building; acquisition of eight hectares of land in Rebuken, Sultan
Kudarat, Maguindanao suitable for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries; water reservoir; Al-Borhan
Mosque Building; and the opening of Laboratory High School. Moreover, Bachelor degrees
were added in the curricular offerings such as Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and four-year
associate programs namely: Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Drafting, Food Technology
and Forest Ranger. Likewise, CCSPC Faculty had been upgraded in rank thru NCC 33
reclassification.

DATES AND EVENTS

February 8, 1924
The Cotabato High School was established by the Provincial Government of Cotabato Province
Empire thru Act No. 372 which was passed by the Second Philippine Commission.

October 16, 1916

Cotabato High School was converted into Cotabato Provincial High School based on the
national requirements of maintaining provincial high schools in all regions. The reigning
governors of Cotabato Province in the 1920’s were Hon. Jose M. Unson, Dionesio Gutierrez
who became the first military governor and Constabulary Commander until 1937 while Justino
Marquez became the Municipal President in 1924.

1914
Cotabato was the foremost and the only municipality of the Cotabato Province that was created
and one of the major programs of the Provincial Government was the creation of Public
Education System that prepared Filipinos for administrative civil service, good citizenship and
democratic society.

February 1916
The Civil Retirement Act No. 2589 was enacted and signed by United States (US) President
Woodrow Wilson. The Act accelerated the policy on Filipinization and transformed the
government of Americans assisted by Filipinos to a government of Filipinos aided by Americans.

August 1916
US President Woodrow Wilson also signed the Jones Law or the Philippine Autonomy Act which
provided a great opportunity for Filipinos in the exercise of self-governance in both Municipal
and Provincial Governments and the National Legislature; simultaneously strengthened the
improved the implementations of the Municipal Code and Provincial Code (Act No. 83) enacted
by the Philippine Commission in 1901. Hence, the enhanced Provincial Code provided for the
constitution of a provincial government under a Board which was composed of a governor, a
treasurer and a supervisor.
1924-1934
Enactment of Act No. 74 creating the Department of Public Instruction supervised by the
Thomasites or American Superintendents. The last Thomasite was Superintendent Oliver
Reece in which during those times, the Cotabato Province Empire existed as the biggest school
in the division.

The Creation of Cotabato High School

October 16, 1916

Thru Cotabato Provincial Board under the leadership of Provincial Governor of the Cotabato
Province Hon. Dionesio Gutierrez by virtue of Act No. 372 passed by the Second Philippine
Commission requiring all provinces nationwide to maintain a provincial high school.

February 8, 1924-
Cotabato High School was established. It was originally located in the downtown area of
Cotabato, capital town of Cotabato Province. It was classified as Provincial High School funded
by the Provincial and National Government with minimal annual tuition of P60. It produced
quality graduates who became politicians, civil service employees, teachers, businessme,
lawyers, nurses, doctors, engineers, and other professions nationally and internationally.
Despite the lost of the school’s documents brought about by the outbreak of fire that turned the
administrative buildings into ashes on Dec. 22, 1989, important documents were retrieved thru
interviews, school papers, commencement exercises programs, observations and souvenirs
from alumni and school officials.

Just like other schools in the country, it started with a simple two-storey school building made up
of wood and galvanized iron roofs with a principal’s office, science laboratory room, library and
eight classrooms. Population growth provoked the creation of additional buildings and other
facilities.

In its first year of operation in 1924, Cotabato High School started with a small number of
enrolment until it gradually grew in number in the 1930’s when it catered enrolees from as far as
Lebak, Kiamba, Pikit, Tacurong, Ampatuan, Maganoy including the nearby towns of Cotabato
such as Parang, Pigcawayan, Midsayap and Dinaig.

Curriculum and instruction were confined on language, mathematics, sciences and social
sciences subject. Curricular offerings to high school students included varied vocational
subjects such as library science, industrial arts, agriculture, animal science, home economics
and business.

Students had experienced diversified vocational, technical and academic trainings in animal
husbandry, horticulture, poultry and animal retail merchandizing, school publication and print
journalism.
1930’s
The “Torch” symbolizing light became the first official school publication of Cotabato High
School

1947
After the Second World War, the school paper’s name was changed to “The Southern Granary”
the reason for which was on the achievement of independence from the colonizers and the
abundance of agricultural production.

CHS –first high school in the Philippines which graduated a Muslim Senator

-the only institution in the Cotabato Empire Province that had complete athletic facilities

Produced more productive athletes and active in academic competitions when the Municipality
of Cotabato became a Chartered City in June 20, 1959 signed by the late President Carlos P.
Garcia by virtue of Republic Act 2364. It happened during the term of Mayor MandoSinsuat, Sr.

CHS Administrators

Pre-War

1924-1934

Ten years of administrative service of the first CHS Principal Adolfo Cascolan

1935-1942

AnianoTolentino

Post War CHS Principals

June 1945- August 1947

Basilio F. Baptista

Sept. 1947-Jan. 17, 1965

Jose Gracera Medina Sr.-Served 17 years, the longest term. Accomplishments included:
construction of the school buildings; creation of the athletic oval; establishment of the old, big
grandstand; completion of CHS Main Building; fencing and concreting of the campus front area;
completion and construction of New Buildings at the New Site (Sero Subdivision) such as the
Two-storey Armory Building; improvement of the school publication from mimeographed into
printing style (The Southern Granary was changed to “The Promise Land (TPL) in June 1957;
The Salimbao Bridge now called Quirino bridge was built under the Administration of Gov. Datu
Duma Sinsuat under the Federal Government Grant Fund of President ElpidioQuirino’s term;
athletic stadium, the old grandstand with four hectares athletic field; completion of Horticulture
Building on Oct. 15, 1956 initiated by the teacher, Manuel Macavinta; construction of two-storey
Science building consisting of ten standard-sized classrooms and a science laboratory room;
completion of Boy Scout Building by the end of 1965

Tuition was raised to P80

Improvement of instruction led students to become competitive in academics and even in sports
fest

By the end of her term CHS had hired 51 faculty

Retired on Jan. 18, 1965

Jan. 18, 1965-Aug. 31, 1971

Rosario Orendain Alvarez Served CHS for six years

Popularly described as the stout, tall, strict and disciplinarian lady

Appointed principal on Jan. 19, 1965

CHS continued its role as a center of training development for teachers and the venue for
provincial and city athletic meets

Student population had rapidly increased

In between 1965-1969, almost 57 teachers were appointed and were awarded items; and had
five teachers who were American Peace Corps Volunteers

By the end of SY 1968-1969, CHS had 88 faculty staff

The official publication of the Cotabato Second Division Public School Teachers’ Association’s
name was changed to Cotabato Educator.

Magna Carta for Public School Teachers was finally approved by President Ferdinand E.
Marcos on May 19, 1966 and was enjoyed by the faculty.

Birth of “AngSulongKutabato” school paper in Pilipino

Construction of a one-storey PTA Building with eight classrooms made up of hollow-blocks and
corrugated GI roofs with cemented ground floor in 1966 now called the CBPA Building or the
College of Business Administration and Public Administration

Construction of a one-storey concrete Canteen Building, Business Store, and Shop Room

Opening of the Night Class in 1968 was implemented to decongest the swelling student
population, help working students and out-of-school youths. It was approved by the DECS
Secretary Carlos P. Romulo thru the Director of Public Schools Juan L. Manuel and thru the City
Superintendent of Schools MayantungSindao in 1968

Destruction of the old grandstand due to fire outbreak on Jan. 26, 1969.

Appointment of seven additional teachers

CHS Science Department began to sponsor Division Workshop on Science

Student population continued to increase

Faculty reached up to 92

Scholarships on Trade Unions were offered

Retired from Service on Aug. 31, 1971

Sept. 22, 1971-Jan. 4, 1976

Pablo YTurraldeAlpas–Served for four years

Man of few words who spoke gently and softly but listened attentively.

First graduate of Doctor of Education of Notre Dame University in 1986

Enrolment was declined Declination of enrolment due to armed conflict

Won the Juan L. Manuel Award Plaque for Outstanding Leadership in Education on May 25,
1974

Promoted Chief of the Secondary Education Division of the Department of Education and
Culture, Region XII on Dec. 31, 1975

Jan. 5, 1976-Aug. 6, 1986

PayakanGumamaTilendowdpix of the 5

CHS was renamed Cotabato City High School (CCHS) in May 1976

Enrolment had incessantly increased due to the creation of Region XII and making Cotabato
City as its Regional Center

40 additional teachers were hired

Construction of a one-storey concrete building named Chinese Chamber Building funded thru
donations consisting of four rooms to accommodate the growing numbers of students

And another one-storey concrete Building named Pablo Ko Building came from donation

And donated again another two-storey concrete Building named Pablo Ko Buildings

Production of the first yearbook for the graduates of Class 1976-1977

THE COTABATO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

July 20, 1977

Due to increase in enrolment, conversion was conceived

July 25, 1977

Nationalization took effect

Completion of CNHS Administration Building in 1978, BagongLipunan Building in 1979, General

Castro Building in 1978, New Home Economics Building in 1978, World Food Building in 1979,
Construction of the Gymnasium, Multipurpose Gym in 1980, completed Gymnasium in 1985,
CHS Gate and Guard’s House Building, Cemcom Building in 1978

1980-1981
The name of the school as Cotabato City National High School came into existence

Infrastructure development

Two-storey concrete Administration Building

Five-classroom concrete Building

One-storey three classroom concrete building called BagongLipunan Building used by the
College of Education now known as the graduate College Building
Ten-classroom L-shaped building One-storey new Home Economics Building

World Food Buildings

One-room Science Building served as the Science Laboratory Room

Two-storey Building for Science classes

Infrastructure Projects- Construction of the big concrete grandstand, volleyball courts and a
basketball court

CCNHS rose in journalistic activities and City athletic Meet

THE COTABATO CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

July 27, 1981

Principal Payakan G. Tilendo conceived the idea of convering CCNHS into a polytechnic college

Dec. 12, 1981

Hon. Kharis M. Baraguir, Vice Governor of Maguindanao Province who was President of Class
1953 Cotabato High School Alumni Association wrote a letter of appeal to President Ferdinand
E. Marcos for the conversion into a state college which was strongly supported by Resolution
No. 1, s. 1981 of Class 1953 of the Cotabato High School.

April 14, 1983

Thru the power of prayer and with the guidance, grace and mercy of the Divine Providence,

And with the strong support of Region XII assemblymen in the House of Representatives led by
Hon. Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, AnacletoBadoy, Ernesto Roldan and Tomas Baga; Batas Pambansa
484 entitled, “An Act Converting the CCNHS into Cotabato City State Polytechnic College, and
Appropriating Funds Thereof was finally passed by the BatasangPambansa as approved by
House Speaker Querube C. Makalintaland approved by late Philippine President Ferdinand E.
Marcos on June 10, 1983

Sep. 27, 1983

Administration, faculty, employees and students officially inaugurated the formal operation of
Cotabato City State Polytechnic College

Second Semester SY 1983-1984

CCSPC started offering a three-year non-degree program –Diploma of Technology (Electrical
and Civil Technology)
Started a stuent population of 153 who officially enrolled as first year students manned by 11
faculty

Feb. 1986
Dammang S. Bantala whose main employment was at the BFAR 12 was a part-time consultant
of the College in Curriculum, Infrastructure and Research Development and finally joined
CCSPC in 1985 with the rank of Associate Professor I.

SY 1985-1986

27 first Graduates of the three-year Diploma in Industrial Technology on April 6, 1986

CCSPC Board of Trustees 1984-1985

Chairman: Jaime C. Laya

Vice Chairman: Dr.Payakan G. Tilendo, Officer-in-Charge

Members:
Hon. Amelil U. Malaguiok

Director Jesus de Leon

Director Abdulgafor N. Abdua

Bai Fatima P. Sinsuat

College Administrative Officials

Vice President for Administration:

Kuisan K. Go

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Concepcion G. Legreso

VP for Technical Affairs

Thelma F. Villa

Administrative Officer
Rogelio B. Limba

Director, Planning and Development

Francisco A. Estaris

Librarian

Rebecca Gumana

Registrar

Mompong S. Mentang

SY 1984-1985

Three-degree programs were offered: BS Agriculture, BS Fisheries, BS Industrial Education and

BS Industrial Technology

1985-1986

BS Forestry

Three contractual instructors were hired

The College maintained a student population of 8, 000 students and 219 high school teachers of
the general high school

Dance Troupe /Cultural dances improved

Salamindanao Dance Troupe was chosen to join the Manila Festival on Nov. 1983

College popularion rose from 350 to 700 more teachers were hired

Fortress Torch renamed “Maharlika”

August 6, 1986

End of Dr.Payakan G. Tilendo’s term as OIC-President of the College

ADMINISTRATION OF COLLEGE PRESIDENT DR. BOLOGIONG PANGAN PENDALIDAY

Aug. 7, 1986-July 4, 1993 Seven years
“Vision of steering a new direction”

Aug. 7, 1986
Assumption to duty

College population was growing in number

Two buildings were constructed-the Science Building now known as the Laboratory High School
Building

1989
The administration purchased eight (8) hectares of land in Rebuken, Sultan Kudarat,
Maguindanaoamounting to Two Million pesos- suitable for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries

1986-1987
One Bachelor program was added-Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and four-year associate
programs such as: Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Drafting, Food Technology and Forest
Ranger

Faculty were upgraded in rank thru NCC 33 reclassification

More infrastructure development:

Water Reservoir was built in 1987 near the old Annex Building of 1948

Al-Borhan Mosque Building was donated by Saudi Arabia to CCSPC initiated by UstadzZacaria
T. Balabadanas a place of worship by the students

June 6, 1988

Opening of Laboratory High School per BOT Resolution No. 106, s. 1988 pursuant to LOI No.
1461 mandating state colleges and universities to offer Laboratory High School serving as
training ground for students of education programs; in the case of CCSPC, the BS Industrial
Education Program

THE ADMINISTRATION OF COLLEGE PRESIDENT DR. PAYAKAN GUMAMA TILENDO

(First Term July 06, 1993-July 20, 1998)

“Reengineering CCSPC for Excellence”

Vision of rebuilding CCSPC focused on infrastructure and academic developments in order to

comply with the requirements of a state university
Opening of CCSPC Graduate school thru Res. No. 239, s. 1993

Tremendous increase of enrolment with the opening of Master of Public Administration, Master
of Science in Agricultural Extension, Master of Arts in Education and Doctor of Education

Approval of new degree programs

BS Civil Engineering and Industrial Technology

Approval of evening class programs

Approval of Master of Arts in Education Major in School Administration and Supervision, Master
of Science in Agricultural Extension, Master of Public Administration,

Doctor of Education Major in Educational Management Res. 264, s. 1995, Business Economics,
BS Islamic Studies, BS Commerce Major in Management, BS Cooperative Development;
Bachelor of Arts (Community Development, Social Work, Industrial Psychology; BS Computer
Science, BS in Social Work, BS Accountancy

Implementation of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) per RA No. 9163

CCSPC Vision, Mission and goals

Newcvision- CCSPC shall provide excellent quality education for the development of productive
individuals and the community they serve towards our country’s sustainable growth and
progress.”

New mission- “CCSPC aims for the development of a humane person with a creative, critical
mind, and diversified skills adaptive to his environment and responsibly participative to the
well-being of the community where he belongs.

5 goals:
Provide professional and advanced academic technical and vocational training in Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry, Industrial Technologies and Education’ promote research, advanced
studies and progressive leadership in the various fields of specialization; provide scholarship
and part-time job opportunities to poor but deserving students ; offer, develop and promote
short-term vocational and technical courses; and strengthen the College Laboratory High
School Program

Faculty promotion and professors were granted PASUC Accreditations

Seminars and trainings, athletics CCSPC venue

CCSPC Hymn approved by Tilendo on Feb. 12, 1986
more items. Positions hired faculty development

1994-1995

Society Islamic Advocates Foundation Incorporated (SIAF) was organized

CCSPC maintained its general high school with a population of more than 3, 000 students

ADMINISTRATION OF DR. PAYAKAN G. TILENDO (Second Term 199​9-2000)

1999-2000

1,154 graduated

2001

Total of 179 faculty

Infrastructure Development

First concern was on the security of the College human and non-human resources

Through the years, construction of buildings and physical improvements were lined up for
implementation and these were achieved thru appropriate funds for capital outlay for the given
fiscal year as provided the National Government, thru solicitation from the congressmen ,
senators and cabinet members of the national government

Constructions and physical improvements

Demolished the old campus fence and constructed new concrete fence enclosing the whole
CCSPC campus

Construction of additional 3rd and 4th floor levels of the new building

Construction of the Research and Extension Building

Construction of the new Administration Building

Demolition of the 45 years old CHS Main Building

Construction of the Library Building

Construction of two BagongLipunan Buildings

Construction of Iron Grills and additional concreting of op-portion walls of the gymnasium

Construction of the College of Agriculture Building

Construction of the Al-Shariff Mosque

Construction of the Forestry Building

Repair of the BagongLipunan Building

Student Development

Field Trips

Extension projects and Income Generating Projects

Improvement of other services like the library and medical services

August 8, 2001
First State of the College Address (SOCA) was delivered by President Tilendo

He emphasized on building the foundation of CCSPC for the University Scheme”

April 8, 2002
Fishfarm donation to CCSPC –for fishpond farming and agricultural production

July 19, 2003

End of term of President Tilendo

THE PRESENT-CCSPC

THE ADMINISTRATION OF COLLEGE PRESIDENT DR. DINGAN CADIL ALI (1ST Term
2003-2007)

With a vision of Reengineering CCSPC for Information-Computing Technology and Center of

Excellence

-Strengthened the administrative systems and policies – established a firm and strong
foundation of administrative and academic systems, policies and processes were his primary
concerns
Vision – CCSPC to become a university anchored on high-tech education, moral transformation
and center of excellence

Strongly focused on on aggressive generation of funds, synergizing teamwork and providing

motivation and direction in four important areas for a college to grow dramatically such
improving physical and instructional facilities; improving faculty and employee morale and
enhancing student welfare, internal governance strong R and D and effective extension and
community services.

PRESIDENTS OF CCSPC AND THEIR CONTIBUTION

President Tilendo (July 06, 1993-July 20, 1998) and his reappointment in SY 1999-2003had
beenmarked by significant changes focusing on “Reengineering CCSPC for Excellence.” One of
the visions of rebuilding CCSPC had concentrated on infrastructure and academic
developments in order to comply with the requirements for state university. Thru Res. No. 239,
s. 1993, the Graduate School program was opened. Also, there was a tremendous increase of
enrolment with the opening of Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Agricultural
Extension, Master of Arts in Education and Doctor of Education. In addition, approval of
evening class programs and new degree programs such as BS Civil Engineering and Industrial
Technology; Master of Arts in Education Major in School Administration and Supervision; Master
of Science in Agricultural Extension;Master of Public Administration; Doctor of Education Major
in Educational Management thru Res. 264, s. 1995; Business Economics; BS in Islamic
Studies;BS in Commerce Major in Management; BS in Cooperative Development; Bachelor of
Arts (Community Development, Social Work and Industrial Psychology); BS in Computer
Science, BS in Social Work; and BS in Accountancy.
Moreover, the implementation of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) per RA No.
9163 and the revision of CCSPC Vision, Mission and goals including the approval of CCSPC
Hymn had been some of the major contributions of Tilendo’s administration. Likewise Faculty
employment and promotion of professors were granted PASUC Accreditations. After some time,
CCSPC had become the chosen venue for seminars and trainings including athletic
competitions.

As far as Infrastructure Developmentwas concerned, one of the priorities of Tilendo’s

administration had been on the security of the College human and non-human resources.
Through the years, construction of buildings and physical improvements had been lined up for
implementation and these had been achieved thru appropriate funds for capital outlay for the
given fiscal year as provided by the National Government, thru solicitations from the
congressmen, senators and cabinet members of the national government. The rise of buildings
and physical improvements had become visible such as the construction of new concrete fence
enclosing the whole CCSPC campus, additional 3rd and 4th floor levels of the new building,
Research and Extension including the new Administration Building. The demolition of the 45
year-old CHS Main Building led to the establishment of the Library Building, two Bagong
Lipunan Buildings, Iron Grills and additional concreting of portion walls of the gymnasium,
College of Agriculture Building, Al-Shariff Mosque, Forestry Building and repair of the Bagong
Lipunan Building.

President Dr. Dingan Cadil Ali (1st Term 2003-2007) was marked by a vision of Reengineering
CCSPC for Information-Computer Technology and Center of Excellence. Hence, the
administrative systems and policies were strengthened by establishing a firm and strong
foundation of administrative and academic systems, policies and processes. The vision of
CCSPC to become a university anchored on high-tech education, moral transformation and
center of excellence had been strongly focused on aggressive generation of funds, synergizing
teamwork and providing motivation and direction for the College to grow dramatically.
Other notable contributions of Ali’s administration were: reformulation of CCSPC’s Vision and
Mission, provision of scholarships for poor but deserving students, implementation of
reforestation to alleviate problems related to climate change, provision of more relevant and
functional complementation of theory and practice learning of students. Also, the Graduate
College initiated activities related to Academic Reforms, Research, Extension and Production
and that the Graduate School Newsletter was revived. Specific developments relevant to
building a new CCSPC’s image during Ali’s term included the completion and concreting of
campus road, installation of steel main gate, upgrading the Registrar’s office, purchase of
computers and other equipment, approval of Electronic Laboratories,construction of 50 meters
covered pathway as well as renovation of the College Library and other physical facilities
renovation, purchase of books and other references involving instructional materials.
More specifically, the infrastructure boomed in 2006 thru the aggressive linkages of President
Ali with CHED-Manila. The aerial perspective of CCSPC was completed. Trainings and
seminars for the faculty were extended internationally, and fishpond establishment and
production had been sustained. Three graduate programs assessed by the Accrediting Agency
of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (ACCUP), Inc. had successfully
passed Level I Accredited Status. Dr.Ali’s reappointment as College President (2nd Term
2007-2011) gave way to massive improvements. His administration envisioned the conversion
of CCSPC into a university. Hence, he struggled to improve the administrative and academic
systems and services of the College including its infrastructure programs and internal and
external linkages.

Dammang S. Bantala, Ph. D. became the successor of the former College President Dingan Ali.
As the 4th President of CCSPC(1st Term 2012-2015), his administration continued the vision of
the former administration particularly on converting the College into a university. Among his
initial accomplishments based on Annual Report in 2012 focused on efficiency of data
information on enrolments of students and graduates, faculty profile and staff development,
students’ development and achievements, approval of the proposal installation or programming
of computerization of the cashier or collection system including training and equipment,
revisions of school curriculum, confirmation of appointments of faculty members by the Civil
Service Commission, and conduct of in-house orientations and trainings participated in by the
faculty and students. Moreover, the institution had become the recipient of school facilities and
instructional materials donated by government and non-government organizational linkages.
Also, there had been tremendous developments of the Campus Park, Administrative Building,
Library and the new Grandstand, Athletic Oval including school facilities like the College Library,
Conference Room, College Gymnasium, Clinic, Accreditation Room as well as the Guidance
and Testing Center. Based on CCSPC’s Year-End Report in 2012, one of the strategic
approaches of President Bantala’s administration to fast track the achievement of the university
status was devising the so-called Ten-Point Program Thrusts consistent with CCSPC’s mission
of providing students with advanced academic trainings. CCSPC has been steadfast in
performing its mandated vision of acting as a centre for scholarship, science, professions,
entrepreneurship; a developer of human and technology resources for global competitiveness;
and a proactive change agent in Central Mindanao and Autonomous Region on Muslim
Mindanao. The Ten-Point Agenda under the leadership of President Bantala were: 1)
Accreditation of all its academic programs both in graduate and undergraduate, 2) Improvement
and development of the quality of instruction, research, extension and production, 3) Promotion
of effective governance by ensuring accountability and transparency in the disbursements of
funds, 4) Implementation of continuous faculty and administrative staff development for
relevance, quality and sustained commitment for responsible public service, 5) Enhancement of
income generating activities and fund-sourcing schemes through linkages with local and foreign
agencies, 6) Acquisition of state-of-the art equipment and facilities in classrooms and offices
and construction of a four-storey building, 7) Maximum utilization of computers and
communication technology, 8) Intensification of programs for intercultural exchanges, 9)
Creation of twelve centers for research, trainings and development, and 10) Conversion of
CCSPC into a university.
Also, among the notable accomplishments of Bantala’s administration under review were:
publication of a Research Journal, procurement of books, establishment of a website and
internet connections with WIFI to different offices of CCSPC, development and revision of
curriculum, conduct of medical and dental services and attendance of faculty and staff to
various seminars, workshops, trainings and the like for their professional growth. Dr.Bantala’s
institutional governance marked another milestone in its existence as an institution of higher
learning. In his concept paper, he uncovered his programs and strategies in addressing the
multifarious problems and issues confronting CCSPC particularly on its pursuit for the
conversion into Cotabato State University. He urged all stakeholders to actively participate and
cooperate in accomplishing the requirements prescribed by law such as AACCUP accreditation
and many others. He has been engaging with Embassy Officials of Muslim countries for the
funding of the proposed one unit-high rise building and other infrastructuresassuring that every
single centavo of their financial assistance shall be duly accounted for. Thus, there had been an
annual increase of the college manpower, facilities, instructional materials and student
population through intensive and extensive improvement of programs both in its internal and
external operations.As disclosed from the Annual Report of 2013, there was an improvement of
CCSPC’s performance in its four-fold basic functions namely: Instruction, Research, Extension
and Production. Likewise, there have been extensive preparations and publications of the 2011
and 2012 CCSPC Annual Reports, approval of the College Strategic Plan and Proposed
Organizational Structure of the Cotabato State University by the Board of Trustees as well as
Students’ Achievements and Organizations.

Dr.Bologiong Pangan Pendaliday as CCSPC President who managed the institution for seven
years from August 7, 1986-July 4, 1993. On July 6, 1993, Tilendo was reappointed as a College
President.

WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF THE DOCUMENT?

The source of thi document is the ​www.ccspc​.edu.ph, history of the Cotabato City State
Polytechnic College and the CCSPC BRIEF HISTORY Time line o significant events.

WHO AUTHORED THE DOCUMENT?

This document is authored by Abriged Version and Complied by Joanie TimpacHaramain, Ed.
D.
CONTEXT OF THE PRIMARY SOURCE’S PRODUCTION?

The context of this source is about how this school CCSPC started and the hindrances of some
people to build this school, also it contains the 4 Presidents and their contribution to the school
and dates and events.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DOCUMENT?

The importance of this document is to know well what is the history of our school and the
challenges of our Presidents, Teachers, and Facilitators to build or maintain the good
appearance of our school. Also it will help us as a student to maintain our school good so that
we can be proud of.