Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology

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Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology

Established: 1945
Type: Public, State College
Endowment: PHP 27 million (2005)
Undergraduates: Approx. 13,000
Location: Flag of the Philippines Manila, Philippines
Website: www.earist.edu.ph

The Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) was established after the liberation of Manila in 1945. EARIST traces back its development from that of a vocational high school with only a room at the second floor of the Mapa High School, nine teachers, a clerk, and 147 students under Mr. Pantaleon Regala, its principal. Its former name was Eulogio Rodriguez Vocational High School (ERVHS).

On July 1, 1946, EARIST acquired its present site at Nagtahan, Sampaloc, Manila. Apolinario Apilado was appointed principal and this was followed by Dr. Hilario G. Nudas in 1949.

EARIST growth and development were made possible via three Republic Acts and Presidential Decree, to wit: Republic Act 4072, jointly sponsored by Congressman Ramon D. Bagatsing and Salih Ututalum in 1964, authorized the establishment of the Technical Education Department without changing the name of the school. It was headed by a Vocational Director.

Republic Act 5088, sponsored by Congressman Sergio Loyola in 1967, authorized the renaming of ERVHS to Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Memorial School of Arts and Trades (EARMSAT) and signaled its separation from the Division of City Schools, Manila. It was headed by a Superintendent

Republic Act 6595, sponsored by Congressman Joaquin R. Roces in 1972, converted EARMSAT to EARIST with a President as its head. This made EARIST into a full-pledged college and authorized the establishment of vocational-technical school branches in each congressional district of Manila.

Presidential Decree 1524, signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on June 11, 1978, converted EARIST into a chartered state college with a Board of Trustees as its governing body and Dr. Hilario G. Nudas, as its first College President. Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology

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The Eulogio "Amang" Rodrigues Institute of Science and Technology, Cavite Campus was developed since 1983 in General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite during the tenure of Dr. Hilario G. Nudas, the first EARIST president (1972-1982). And during his term the following hallmark was developed: The establishment of EARIST-Cavite Campus through board resolution no 007-82 on March 24, 1982 approving the establishment and opening of EARIST branch in GMA, Cavite, the funding support came from the budgetary allotment of EARIST.

Dr. Frederick So. Pada second EARIST President (November 25, 1982-1987), that full support to EARIST as to its operation and management. And the offering of more collegiate courses. Achievement of students soared to greater heights despite the dearth of instructional materials and a school building to house the growing number of students.

Dr. Lydia Macaraig Profeta, the third SUC President (1989-1991). She developed the approval of architectural plans for the envisioned school building and requested budgetary allocation of 27 million for EARIST capital outlay. The initial ground breaking and laying of the cornerstone of EARIST main building on March 2, 1990 (putting up to the phase 1). Started the construction of Earist main school building (phase 1) and finished it on July 4, 1990 with initial allocation of 5 million pesos (Php5,000,000.00) ft. deep well with 10,000 gallons capacity tank with the Php350,000,000.00 appropriating started at March 1, 1990 and complete on April 27, 1990. Phase 11 Building project with Php10,232,113.79 actual expences started on August 27, 1990 and complete on April 30, ]]1991]]. The new courses were offered like the General Engineering Course and the Architectural Technicians course. Phase 111 school building project started together with the putting up of 112.11 and 143.45 concrete school fence in front. Then follow the phase IV and V project continued with the total actual budget allocation of Php9,006,450.93. Continuation of Phase VI building project with an additional fund of Php2,849,350.36. Phase VII with an appropriation of Php3,133,165.81 was started the building project with a budget allocation in the amount of Php2.613,081.98 covered the concrete perimeter fence, fog lights, permanent stages, flagpole and multipurpose pavement. Phase IX with Php1,795,077.28 was appropriated for EARIST. And the Phase X building project got an allocation of Php1,543,020.59 was completed December 16, 1999 finishing of Phase III to X (completion) including all structure and perimeter fence, quadrangle, gymnasium and multipurpose. The initial appropriation of 2.5 million from speaker Jose Devenecia for the construction of Phase I of the multipurpose, sport complex gymnasium. 1 million for the renovation building from Congressman Ereneo "Ayong" Maliksi. During 1995-1996, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science was offered, the first gentleman who coordinate this course was Mr. Floro S. Morales. Today, the computer science area is being handled through the able leadership of Mrs. Nancy G. Liwanag, along with other computer area courses such as Office Administration Major in Computer Education and Business Education. At the year 2006-2007, Mr. Fritz Eugene Bansag, handled the Computer Science Area, and the EARIST have new offered cources.

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