Aquinas University of Legazpi

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Aquinas University of Legazpi [1]is a Dominican university in the City of Legazpi, Philippines. The University was established as the Legazpi Junior Colleges in 1948, and was re-named Legazpi College in 1952. It was elevated to the status of University in 1968.

It is a member of the International Association of Universities, International Federation of Catholic Universities and various other national, regional and local educational associations.

[edit] Presidents and Rectors

[edit] The Presidents of LJC and LC

Ramon C. Fernandez (1948-c.1956)

  • Bienvenido N. Santos (c. 1958)
  • Margarito M. Delgado (c. 1961)
  • Manuel G. Lacuesta ( c. 1963-1965)

[edit] Rectors of the University

Fr. Dr. Ramon C. Salinas, O.P. , 1969-78 (the first Rector) .

  • Fr. Dr. Manuel T. Piñon, O.P. (1978-84);
  • Fr. Dr. Pedro V. Salgado, O.P. (1984-1987);
  • Fr. Dr. Patricio A. Apa, O.P. (1987-1992);
  • Fr. Dr. Orlando C. Aceron, O.P. (1992-1995);
  • Fr. Dr. Virgilio A. Ojoy, O.P. (1995-1999 ) and
  • Fr. Dr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, O.P. (1999-present)