Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University also referred to by its acronym ZPPSU is a state university in Zamboanga City, Philippines.It was established in July 1905 It is just a few meters from another state university, Western Mindanao State University and about from Pilar College along R.T. Lim Boulevard. It is nestled along the university belt of the city where most of the colleges are.
History
The Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University was established in July 1905, at the present site of the Zamboanga Central School. It was administered by American teachers with Mr. Hogges as its principal. He was succeeded by Mr. Ash, where the original shop class was increased to two shop classes and a drawing class added.
In 1912, due to the increased enrolment, this classes were separated from the Zamboanga Central School and were moved two kilometers away to barangay Baliwasan (the present site). The shop classes were held at the nearby Zamboanga Normal School. Mr. Parker was its first principal.
In 1921 it was converted into a provincial trade school known as the Zamboanga Trade School and was authorized to offer the secondary curriculum. Mr. Parker was succeeded by Mr. Vicente Macairan in 1924. It was during his term as principal that a two-storey building was erected. Mr. Vicente Enrile took the place of Mr. Macairan as principal in 1934.
After the granting of the Charter of Zamboanga City in 1936 by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 39, the Zamboanga Trade School was placed under the administration of the city and was converted into the Zamboanga City Trade School. The school was authorized to continue offering the secondary trade curriculum. The school was temporarily closed during World War II. Four shop buildings were constructed under Mr. Enrile's administration. Classes resumed after the war in 1945.
In 1954, by virtue of Republic Act No. 846, the Zamboanga City Trade School was converted into regional school of arts and trades known as the Zamboanga City Regional School of Arts and Trades, with Mr. Marcelo S. Bonilla as its first superintendent. RA 846 authorized the school to offer post-secondary courses in Trade Technical Education. Moreover, during the school years 1954-55 and 1955–56, five shop buildings were set up: two FOA-PHILCUSA buildings, a Girl's Trade Building, and two shops for Auto Mechanics and Boat Building.
In 1959, by virtue of Republic Act No. 2300, the school was converted into a national school known as Zamboanga School of Arts and Trades. Since then, in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) and in all communications from the Bureau of Public Schools, the term “City Regional” has been deleted. In the same year, Mr. Bonilla was transferred to Ilo-ilo School of Arts and Trades and Mr. Mariano P. Dagdag became the new superintendent of the school.
Beginning in 1962 the Four-Year Industrial Teacher Education Curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (BSIE) was offered by virtue of Republic Act No. 3268. Mr. Dagdag likewise introduced improvements including the construction of a science building, a related-subjects building, an administration building and a gymnasium.
In 1966, in order to help workers in the industry update and enhance their skills and competence and give opportunity to out of school youths, the school started to offer the two-year Special Trade Curriculum otherwise called the Evening Opportunity Program Classes in school year 1966–67. Upon retirement of Mr. Mariano Dagdag in 1967, Mr. Felizardo Camilon came in as a Superintendent of the school. Mr. Camilon was succeeded by Mr. Pedro Gomez, Sr. in 1971. During the latter's term, the TVEP programs were established and the TEI Building was constructed.
In 1975, because of the growing need for industrial technologist the Zamboanga of Arts and Trade was chosen as one of the trade schools authorized by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports to offer the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (Four-Year BSIT) through Department Order No. 28, s. 1975 dated August 8. 1975, the World Food Bodega Building was constructed. The ROTC building and another prefab building adjacent to it were also constructed. Shops like the industrial arts, drafting and boat buildings were refurbished.
In 1978 the school was given authority by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) to offer the six-month Basic Seaman Training Course under MECS Permit No. 5, s.1978.