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  • ₱100-million Multi-Purpose Building breaks ground at ISPSC Main Campus

    To provide improved learning facilities, the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) marked another milestone in its infrastructure development with the groundbreaking ceremony for a ?100-million, three-storey multi-purpose building featuring 24 classrooms at the Main Campus on October 26, 2026.

    Dr. Sheryl S. Morata, Campus Director conveyed appreciation with the numerous infrastructures built inside the Main Campus for better teaching and learning opportunities.

    In his message, ISPSC President Mario P. Obrero emphasized the significance of the project as an investment in the future of the institution and its students. “The building serves as a space that would house students’ ambitions, innovations, and successes. The groundbreaking today lays the foundation for the dreams of tomorrow”, Dr. Obrero quoted.

    The project was made possible through the congressional allocation by Hon. Kristine Singson-Meehan, Representative of the Second District of Ilocos Sur, in close coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways. Hon. Meehan highlighted, “Roads connect communities, bridges bring people closer, and public facilities improve service delivery. But investments in education build something even more enduring—they build people, strengthen capabilities, and open doors to opportunities that can transform entire lives.”

    As the author of ISPSC, Hon. Eric D. Singson, Candon City Mayor, expressed his support for the institution’s continued development and its aspirations toward universityhood, recognizing its potential contribution to higher education in the region. Vice Mayor Kristelle Singson, and SPM George Valdez also joined Mayor Singson in the ceremony.

    For the project presentation, the Department of Public Works and Highways represented by Engr. Neil C. Farala, District Engineer of the Ilocos Sur Second District Engineering Office conveyed the importance of ensuring that infrastructure projects serve their intended purpose which is to provide meaningful benefits to communities and future generations of learners. Together with Engr. Farala, were Engr. John Benedict C. Ayson, and Engr. Bryan Jeffrey Chua.

    In attendance to the ceremony were Dr. Filipinas M. Gasalao, Vice President for Finance and Administration; Dr. Jonathan L. Dela Cruz, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Jocelyn L. Absolor, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension; Engr. Ricky Molina, Director for Physical Infrastructure Development; Mr. Dennis T. Millare, Director for Student Affairs and Guidance Services; Dr. Alejandrino Delos Santos, Jr., Director for Presidential Management Office; Mr. Dan Uriel Purugganan, Chief of Student Government Leadership Training and Student Organizations Development; other College officials, deans, faculty and staff; local government representatives; student leaders led by Eduard Thody Ollero; and other stakeholders.

    The ceremony featured the blessing of the site by Rev. Fr. Geronimo Realin, Parochial Vicart of San Juan de Sahagun Parish, capsule laying, and ceremonial shoveling.

    The project is a tangible step toward providing improved facilities and expanding opportunities for students as it advances toward its vision of becoming a smart, 
    globally competitive, and locally responsive state university. (Michelle V. Belo)
    Photos by Hannah Galutan and Niño del Rosario

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