University of Bohol
Private university in Bohol, Philippines
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The University of Bohol, also referred to by its acronym U.B., is a private nonsectarian co-educational basic and higher education institution institution of higher learning in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. It is the first university to be established in the province of Bohol.
Other name
UBFormer name
Rafael Palma College (1946-1970)TypePrivate, research, non-sectarian, coeducational basic and higher education institution
Established1946
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Other name | UB |
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Former name | Rafael Palma College (1946-1970) |
| Type | Private, research, non-sectarian, coeducational basic and higher education institution |
| Established | 1946 |
| Founder | Atty. Victoriano D. Tirol, Sr. |
Academic affiliations | DepEd, CHED, PAASCU, PACUCOA |
| Chairman | Atty. Ulysses B. Tirol |
| President | Dr. Victoriano B. Tirol III |
Administrative staff | 300+- |
| Students | 7,000+- |
| Address | Dr. Cecilio Putong St., Brgy. Cogon , , , Philippines 9°38â²53â³N 123°51â²15â³E |
| Campus | Main Campus, VDTALC Campus, Grade School and Law Campus |
| Alma Mater song | UB Hymn |
| Colors | Yellow Red Blue |
| Mascot | Flying Lemurs |
| Website | universityofbohol |
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History
It was established as the Rafael Palma College in 1946. Its main building is situated along Maria Clara Street.
Notable alumni
- Rear Admiral Margarito Villamor Sanchez Jr. AFP[1]
- Napoleon Abueva, national artist in sculpture
