Iligan City Polytechnic State College
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Politeknikong Pampamahalaang Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Iligan | |
Former name | Iligan City National School of Fisheries (ICNSF) |
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| Type | Public State College |
| Established | June 18, 2022 (as ICPSC) |
Academic affiliations | Commission on Higher Education |
| President | Ronillo C. Apas, Sr. (interim) |
| Location | Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines |
Iligan City Polytechnic State College (ICPSC) is a public state college in Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. Established through Republic Act No. 11856, it was converted from its predecessor institution, the Iligan City National School of Fisheries (ICNSF).[1]
Background and establishment
The institution's origins can be traced to the Iligan City National School of Fisheries (ICNSF). In October 2019, initial discussions began regarding the conversion of the school into a state college, gaining support from various stakeholders.[2]
Conversion to state college
The legislative process for conversion began when Representative Frederick W. Siao filed House Bill No. 9858 on August 23, 2021.[3] The bill was successfully enacted into law as Republic Act No. 11856 on June 18, 2022.[4] The formal conversion was implemented by November 2022, marking the official establishment of ICPSC.[5]