The University of Cebu ( UC ; Cebuano : Unibersidad sa Sugbo ; Filipino : Pamantasan ng Cebu ) is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational basic and higher education institution in Cebu City , Philippines . It was founded in 1964 offering preschool, grade school, junior & senior high school, undergraduate degrees, and post-graduate degrees. It currently has six campuses (South Campus currently under construction).
9-674: A group of young men headed by lawyer Augusto W. Go formed an alliance and set up an educational institution of what was then called the Cebu College of Commerce, then later renamed Cebu Central Colleges (CCC). Starting with a handful of enrollees, the college was established in 1964. It grew over time and became the University of Cebu. The University of Cebu has been recognized by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACU-COA). In January 2016,
18-428: A meeting with Aspen representatives, which I refused to do," Darilag's sworn affidavit read. The CHED awards Center of Excellence status to departments within higher education institutions that "demonstrate excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications". It also grants Center of Development status to departments that "demonstrate
27-623: Is a government agency under the Office of the President of the Philippines . It is responsible for regulating and governing all higher education institutions and post-secondary educational programs in the country. The CHED was established on May 18, 1994 through Republic Act No. 7722 or the Higher Education Act of 1994. The CHED is headed by a Chairperson and four Commissioners appointed by
36-537: The Ombudsman of the Philippines against Chairman De Vera III a 5-page complaint for graft and corruption and grave abuse of authority charges, under R.A. 3019, the "Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act". "Respondent De Vera would like me to support Aspen as a supplier of CHED even though it did not comply with the requirements stipulated in Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the procurement law. He even asked me to have
45-526: The President . The current chairperson, Prospero “Popoy” E. de Vera III, was appointed by Rodrigo Duterte in 2018 and re-appointed by Bongbong Marcos in 2022. On January 22, 2024, the Office of the President of the Philippines imposed a 90-day preventive suspension order against a Commissioner Aldrin A. Darilag who was accused of grave misconduct, neglect in the performance of duty and abuse of authority or oppression. On March 12, 2024, Darilag filed with
54-679: The 64-kg category of the CESAFI women’s division. She went on to represent the Philippines in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics . In 2022, they won the most medals in swimming. In 2023, they won the men's beach volleyball tournament. Ronnel Baguio, a Marine Engineering student at the University of Cebu, died in December 2022, allegedly due to injuries from a fraternity hazing . Commission on Higher Education (Philippines) The Commission on Higher Education ( CHED ; Filipino : Komisyon sa Mas Mataas na Edukasyon or Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon )
63-576: The University was declared as a Center of Excellence for different fields by the Commission on Higher Education . The university currently has five campuses spread across Metro Cebu : Another campus, the former UC South Campus also along Sanciangko St., was demolished and replaced by an expansion of UC's sister company Elizabeth Mall (E-Mall). The University of Cebu is a member of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI). It
72-461: The pros. Another former player, Dondon Hontiveros , was also a star player for UC in the CAAA. The University of Cebu has also been successful in other sports. In 2010, they won the men's football tournament. Five years later, the men's football team won once again. UC also won six gold medals in taekwondo in 2014. In 2017, they won the dancesport competition. In 2019, weightlifter Elreen Ando won gold in
81-591: Was also a member of the CESAFI's precursor, the Cebu Amateur Athletic Association (CAAA). In 2010, their basketball team, known as the Webmasters, became the first team other than the University of Visayas to win the basketball championship. The Webmasters were able to defend their title the following year. Their MVP, June Mar Fajardo , along with Brian Heruela , went on to have successful careers in
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