# Bicol University > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bicol_University > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bicol_University.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicol_University > Source revision: 1355765670 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Public university in Albay, Philippines Bicol University Pamantasan ng Bikol (Filipino) Other names BU, Bueños and Iskolar ng Bayan Motto Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service Type State Research Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution Established June 21, 1969 (57 years and 11 days) Academic affiliations ASAIHL AUAP[1] PASUC AACCUP Endowment PH₱ 569,596,000 ($ 12,828,902) (2014)[2] Budget PHP 2.5 billion ($ 56,307,025) (2014)[2] Chairperson Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino President Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III Vice-president Mr. Cyrus A. Barrameda (VP for Administration & Finance) Dr. Ma. Julieta B. Borres (VP for Academic Affairs) Prof. Sonnie A. Ramos (VP for Planning & Development) Dr. Lany L. Maceda (VP for Research, Development and Extension) Students 26,346 (2023)[3] Location Legazpi City , Albay , Philippines 13°08′39″N 123°43′26″E / 13.144045°N 123.723848°E / 13.144045; 123.723848 Campus Main Legazpi City Satellite Daraga, Polangui, Gubat, Ligao, Guinobatan & Tabaco City Alma Mater song Bicol University Hymn Newspaper The Bicol Universitarian Colors Aqua Blue -- Orange -- Grey Sporting affiliations SCUAA Website www.bicol-u.edu.ph Location in Albay Show map of Albay Location in Luzon Show map of Luzon Location in the Philippines Show map of Philippines **Bicol University** ([Filipino](/source/Filipino_language): *Pamantasan ng Bikol*[4]), also referred to by its acronym (**BU** or **Bicol U**), is a regional state, research and coeducational higher education institution in [Legazpi City](/source/Legazpi%2C_Albay), [Albay](/source/Albay), [Philippines](/source/Philippines), with external campuses scattered throughout the provinces of Albay and Sorsogon. BU is an [ISO 9001:2008](/source/International_Organization_for_Standardization) certified public university.[5] The university is partly subsidized by the Philippine government. Students of the university and its graduates are referred to as "*Mga Iskolar ng Bayan"* ("Scholars of the Nation") but they are commonly called as Bueños. Students who wish to study in the university must pass the Bicol University College Entrance Test (BUCET).[6] During the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_Philippines), the university implemented the Bicol University College Entrance Scoring System (BUCESS) for its admission of undergraduate students for academic years 2021-2022 and 2022–2023.[7] ## History The Bicol University[8][9][10] was founded on June 21, 1969, by virtue of Republic Act 5521[11] and was formally organized on September 22, 1970. It evolved out of six educational institutions integrated to form the first state university in the Bicol Region (Region V): - **Bicol Teachers College (BTC)** with its Laboratory School in Daraga, [Albay](/source/Albay), now the BU College of Education (BUCE) with its Integrated Laboratory School (ILS) - **Daraga East Central School (DECS)** also in Daraga, Albay, initially renamed as Bicol University Pilot Elementary School (BUPES), now integrated with the BUCE-ILS as its Elementary Department - **Albay High School** in Legazpi City, now the BUCE-ILS High School Department - **Bicol Regional School for Arts and Trades (BRSAT)** in Legazpi City, converted from the Albay Trade School by virtue of Republic Act 1129[12] on June 16, 1954, now the College of Industrial Technology and the College of Engineering. - **Roxas Memorial Agricultural School (RMAS)** in Guinobatan, Albay, which became the College of Agriculture, now renamed as the College of Agriculture and Forestry. - **School of Fisheries** in Tabaco, Albay, turned into the College of Fisheries, now the Bicol University Tabaco Campus. These public schools and colleges, now part of Bicol University, had served the people of the region for more than half a century prior to their forming Bicol University. As of 2023, the 9th Bicol University President issued the Bicol University Vision and Quality Policy:[9] **Vision** - A university for humanity characterized by productive scholarship, transformative leadership, collaborative service, and distinctive character for sustainable societies. **Quality Policy** - Bicol University commits to continually strive for excellence in instruction, research, and extension by meeting the highest level of clientele satisfaction and adhering to quality standards and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. ## Organization and administration The governance of the university is vested in the Board of Regents, abbreviated as BOR. The board, with its 12 members, is the highest decision-making body of the university. The chairperson or its designated commissioner of the [Commission on Higher Education](/source/Commission_on_Higher_Education_(Philippines)) (CHED) serves as the board's chairperson while the president of the Bicol University is the vice-chairperson. The chairpersons of the Committees of Higher Education of the [Senate](/source/Senate_of_the_Philippines) and the [House of Representatives](/source/House_of_Representatives_of_the_Philippines) are also members of the Board of Regents which are concurrent with their functions as committee chairpersons. The students of the Bicol University are represented by a student regent, who is also the chair of the University Student Council. The faculty regent is nominated by the faculty members of the whole university. Alumni are represented by the president of the BU Alumni Association. As of November 2025, the members of the Board of Regents are: Member, Board of Regents Chairperson-designate Ricmar P. Aquino, PhD Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education Vice-chairperson Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III, LPT, EdD SUC President IV, Bicol University Member Hon. Lorna Regina B. Legarda Chairperson, Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education Represented by: Hon. Cielo Krisel B. Lagman District Representative, 1st District of Albay Member Hon. Jude A. Acidre Chairperson, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education Partylist Representative, Tingog Sinirangan Party-List Represented by: Hon. Alfredo A. Garbin, Jr. Partylist Representative, Ako Bicol Political Party (AKB) Member Dir. Rommel R. Serrano Regional Director, DOST Region V Member Dir. Rodel P. Tornilla Regional Executive Director, Department of Agriculture Region V Member Dir. Edna Cynthia S. Berces Regional Director, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Region V Member Ar. Ranulfo S. Imperial Private Sector Representative Member Mr. Denley Cyder A. Mirabueno Private Sector Representative Member Prof. Indira B. Tabo Faculty Regent and President, BU Union of Faculty Association Inc. Member Mr. Kyle Reuben O. Bron Student Regent and Chairperson, Bicol University Student Council Member Alex B. Nepomuceno Alumni Regent and President, BU General Alumni Association, Inc. Presidents of Bicol University Ricardo A. Arcilla (1969–1980) Aquilino P. Bonto (1980–1988) Patria G. Lorenzo (1988–1992) Lylia Corporal-Sena (1992–1999) Emiliano A. Aberin (1999–2003) Susana C. Cabredo (2003–2007) Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya (2007–2015) Arnulfo M. Mascariñas (2015–2023) Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III (2023–Present) ## Campus ### Legazpi West (Main) Campus The Multipurpose Building which houses the College of Artes and Letras and the Graduate School. In background is the tip of the famous Mayon Volcano. The College of Medicine The Legazpi West (Main) Campus is located on the boundary of [Daraga, Albay](/source/Daraga%2C_Albay) and [Legazpi City](/source/Legazpi%2C_Albay) along the national highway, Rizal St. Aside from the Administration Building. Bicol University's Torch of Wisdom ### Legazpi East Campus Bicol University East Campus Located in Enlisted Men's Barrio (EM's Barrio), Barangay 1 also in [Legazpi City](/source/Legazpi%2C_Albay), the campus[13] ### Daraga Campus Located in Sagpon, [Daraga](/source/Daraga%2C_Albay), [Albay](/source/Albay), and is less than a kilometer from the main campus, the campus consists of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (BUCSSP) and College of Business, Economics and Management (BUCBEM). This campus was formerly called College of Arts and Science (BUCAS). ### Tabaco Campus BU Tabaco Campus (BUTC), is located at Brgy. Tayhi, [Tabaco](/source/Tabaco), [Albay](/source/Albay).[14] ### Guinobatan Campus BU Guinobatan Campus (BUGbtn) formerly BUCAF is located along the Pan-Philippine Highway in the town of [Guinobatan](/source/Guinobatan), [Albay](/source/Albay),[15] formerly known as Guinobatan Farm School in 1912; Guinobatan Rural High School in 1927; Roxas Memorial Agricultural School in 1950; Bicol University College of Agriculture (BUCA) in 1969 through RA 5521; with the offering of Bachelor of Science in Forestry starting in 1991, is known as Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry (BUCAF).[16] In 2022, the LGU Guinobatan passed an ordinance in renaming the campus to BU Guinobatan. BUCAF is a member of Philippine Agroforestry Education and Research Network (PAFERN).[17] ### Polangui Campus BU Polangui Campus (BUPC) is located in Centro Occidental, [Polangui](/source/Polangui), [Albay](/source/Albay),[18] this was formerly known as the School for Philippine Craftsmen[19] and offered vocational courses. It was integrated into Bicol University,[20] through R.A. 7722, R.A. 8292 & R.A. 8769, on December 14, 2000, and renamed as **Bicol University Polangui Campus**. ### Gubat Campus 20. Gubat Campus (BUGubat) is located in [Gubat](/source/Gubat), [Sorsogon](/source/Sorsogon), the only campus outside of Albay,[21][22] ### Ligao Campus 21. BU College of Veterinary Medicine (BUCVM) is currently under construction at Brgy Bay, Ligao City. It came into existence through Republic Act No. 11973, or the law to establish the Bicol University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ligao City. ## Facilities and services ### Library System The University Library System is for the use of students and other researchers. It has a collection of books in different fields of knowledge and all the published undergraduate and graduate research. ### Athletics It organizes and facilitates the conduct of intercollegiate sports and the university's participation in sports events. It runs wellness and fitness programs. Some of its facilities for athletics include a soccer field, olympic-sized swimming pool, a rubberized track oval, and a grandstand.[23] ### Radio station The university has its own radio station, BUFM 106.3.[24] ## Notable alumni - [Jojo Bragais](/source/Jojo_Bragais) (BUCN; Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Businessperson; owner of Jojo Bragais shoes. - [Venus Raj](/source/Venus_Raj) (BUCAL; ComArts, Major in Journalism[25]) was [Miss Philippines Earth 2008](/source/Miss_Philippines_Earth) (Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2008), [Binibining Pilipinas](/source/Binibining_Pilipinas) 2010 (Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2010), [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe) 2010 (4th Runner-Up) - [Jun Jun Zorilla](/source/Jun_Jun_Zorilla) (BUCAS; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science) Former Municipal Mayor of Bato, Camarines Sur from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2025. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["AUAP"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160816235145/http://www.e-auap.org/membership.php?mode=list01). *E-auap.org*. 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Retrieved April 27, 2011. ## External links - [Bicol University High School Batch 2007 official website](http://www.buhigh2007.com) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20071215001245/http://www.buhigh2007.com/) December 15, 2007, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) v t e Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges NCR EARIST MPC PNU PhilSCA PUP RTU TUP UP Luzon DMMMSU UIP MMSU PangSU UNP UAbra ASC BSU IFSU KSU MPSPC BSC CSU ISU NVSU QSU ASCOT BPSU BASC BulSU CLSU DHVSU NEUST PSAU PMMA PRMSU TAU TSU BatSU CvSU LSPU SLSU URS MSU MinSU OMSU PSU RSU WPU BU UCN CBSUA CatSU DEBESMSCAT ParSU PSUB SSU SEAUTech Visayas ASU CapSU CHMSU CPSU GSU ISAT-U ISUFST NISU SUNN UA WVSU BISU CNU CTU NOrSU SSC BiPSU ESSU EVSU LNU NwSSU PIT SSU SouthernLeyteStateU TUPV UEP VSU Mindanao JRMSU JHCSC MSU-ZS WMSU ZPPSU ZSCMST BukSU CPSC CMU ICPSC MSU-IIT MSU-Naawan UNM USTP CVSC DNSC DSSC DOrSU SPAMAST USEP CFCST MSU-GSC SKSU USM ADSSU CarSU NEMSU SSCT AMPSC BasSU MSU Main MSU-Maguindanao MSU-TCTO SSU TRAC Authority control databases International ISNI VIAF National United States --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Bicol University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicol_University) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicol_University?action=history)). 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