History
The Governor and now a Representative of 2nd District of Lanao del Norte, Hon. Abdullah “Bobby” D. Dimaporo, envisioned of establishing a premier science high school for the purpose of giving an education with a curriculum highly enriched in science and mathematics to mentally gifted children of the province for free.
On November 5, 1996, a bill was passed in the House of Representatives by then Representative of 2nd District Lanao del Norte, Hon. Abdullah “Dabs” Mangotara and finally was signed into law by virtue of Republic Act No. 8469 dated July 28, 1997. This is an “Act Establishing the Philippine Science High School – Lanao del Norte Campus and Appropriating Funds Therefore”. The original site of which is at Mt. Torong-Torong, Tubod, Lanao del Norte.
On June 1, 1998 a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was entered into by the PSHS-LNC/PSHS System represented by Dr. Vicenta F. Reyes, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) represented by Secretary William G. Padolina and Lanao del Norte Provincial Government represented by Governor Imelda Quibranza Dimaporo for the realization of the establishment of the science high school. It was stipulated in the MOA that the Provincial Government will (1) provide a site and building and motor vehicle, (2) provide a trust fund of 4.5 million to pay for stipends, book allowances, transportation costs, salaries of teachers and employees for the initial year of operations, (3)to ensure the safety of scholars, faculty and administrative staff assigned.
Lanao del Norte Campus was formally opened on July 1, 1998, housed temporarily at Maranding Central Elementary School in Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte. It started with only one (1) classroom, a small office served as faculty room and two (2) small dormitories to accommodate the 26 pioneering scholars coming from the different municipalities of the province. The administration was composed of five (5) faculty members namely Jose Marlon A. Caumeran, Richard B. Jumawan, Dulce Kennady, Franklin L. Salisid and Teodulo Miranda and three (3) administrative staff namely Lucia Cielito A. Gillamac, Gerard M. Santos and Elena C. Pasahingue-Marmes. Ms. Flor M. Temple, SST IV from PSHS-Diliman Campus was detailed as Officer-in-Charge of the campus until such time a Director will be appointed. On October 29, 1998 Prof. Ciriaco M. Gillera, Ph.D. of MSU-IIT, was appointed Campus Director on secondment status.
The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte was able to release 2.3 million to cover Personal Services (PS) and Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses for the period July – December, 1998. Effective January 1, 1999, the operational cost of the campus was included in the 1999 General Appropriations Act including the 16 million budget for the construction of Academic and Dormitory Buildings 1 Phase 1.
The DOST WIDE Bids and Awards Committee conducted the bidding on construction only when the House Bill 1190, transfer of site from the Municipality of Tubod to Balo-i, Lanao del Norte took effect. On December, 2000 the project was awarded to PIRRA Construction and Enterprises of Bocaue, Bulacan.
With the increasing number of scholars, faculty and staff, there is a need for more classrooms and additional spaces for science laboratories, dormitories and other instructional facilities. The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte allowed us to utilize the 2nd Floor Main Stadium Building at Mindanao Civic Center, Tubod, Lanao del Norte as temporary site from April, 2001 to March, 2007 while the construction of Academic and Dormitory Building in Nangka, Balo-i, Lanao del Norte is in progress.
For eight (8) years of existence, PSHS-CMC has finally transferred to its permanent site at Nangka, Balo-i, Lanao del Norte although building construction is not yet completed and no perimeter fence yet constructed. Since Academic Building I is up to concrete works and roofing only, temporary walls and partitions are installed using coconut lumber and plywood. The mosque which was located in front of the Academic Building was removed through negotiations with municipal officials and imams. For security reasons, the intern-scholars are also temporarily housed at TESDA Dormitory which is 5 kilometers away from the campus.
PSHS-CMC has been continually producing well rounded students in Science and Technology all throughout its existence. With highly competent faculty and staff, the students are extensively taught and trained with the different aspects, trends and breakthroughs in Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, and Humanities. PSHS-CMC is one of the leading schools in Lanao del Norte, and in Region X.
In the years that have passed, PSHS-CMC produced graduates that were admitted in the top colleges and universities in the country and even abroad. The school has a 100% passing record in the Mindanao State University System Admission and Scholarship Examination (MSU-SASE). Most graduates also passed the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT). Throughout the years, PSHS-CMC graduates continue to uphold the mission and vision of the PSHS system as they excel in different colleges, universities and various board exams.
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