Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santo Tomas, officially as Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Santo Tomas, Batangas Branch (PUP–STB) (translated in and commonly abbreviated as P.U.P.) is one of the branch campuses of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines located in Santo Tomas, Batangas. PUP–STB was established through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between former PUP President Nemesio Prudente and the Municipal Government of Santo Tomas under Leopoldo Laurel Jr. in 1991. PUP–STB is the only academic institution in Santo Tomas which acts as the community college and serves other municipalities in Batangas and Laguna province.

History June 10, 1989 marks the history of PUP, it is the date when Hon. Leopoldo M. Laurel, Jr., Municipal Mayor of Santo Tomas envisioned the dreams of establishing a branch in the town by sending a letter of interest and appreciation to Dr. Nemesio E. Prudente, President of PUP. Dr. Dante G. Guevarra initiated the proposal. A deed of donation for a one hectare municipal land was done through Resolution No. 89-18 following the groundbreaking rites on 28 January 1991.

The first office of the director of PUP Santo Tomas was located at the Santo Tomas municipal building and later transferred to the one-story building that also housed the first batch of students, the Lions Club Building.

In school year 1992–1993, the branch accepted the first batch of students with a total number of 292. The courses offered during the year were: Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Accountancy, Bachelor of Computer Data Processing Management, Bachelor of Office Administration and Bachelor of Electronic and Communication Engineering.

In March 2001, an act passed by the Congress, the R.A. No. 9045, or the act which creates the Batangas State University by integrating different public higher education institutions in Batangas province including PUP Santo Tomas. This led to the protest of the PUP Santo Tomas community not to be part of the Batangas State University, for students of the PUP Santo Tomas will lose the privilege to study at the cheapest cost. The university officials together with faculty, staff and students blocked the entry of the BSU officials into the campus. They also petitioned to the congress to amend R.A. 9045 excluding to its coverage the PUP Santo Tomas.

In May 2007, Republic Act 9472 was ratified, excluding the PUP Santo Tomas Campus from the coverage of the Batangas State University.

To this date the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santo Tomas is still part of the PUP System and students enjoys the 12 pesos per unit tuition fee.

Campus

The campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santo Tomas is located inside the municipal center of Santo Tomas, Batangas adjacent to the Municipal Hall and the Public Market with an estimated land area of 1.2 hectares. The campus lies beside the defunct Batangas Intercity Railway. Because of the geographical location of the campus, it can serve both the nearby municipalities and cities in Batangas province and Laguna Province and also is the largest campus of PUP in Southern Luzon.

Main Building (MB)

The Main Building (also known as Admin Building) and now named Leopoldo Laurel, Jr. Building is a two-storey building located at the west of the campus. It houses most of the administration offices which are the Student Affairs and Services Section, the Admissions and Registrar's Office, and the Administrative Office. The IT Laboratory, ECE Laboratory, and the Horton Function Room are also located here.

New Building (NB) The New Building is a four-storey and largest building located at the east side of the campus. Almost all the departments and colleges are located here—College of Engineering, College of Accountancy and Finance, College of Computer and Information Science, College of Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management, College of Social Sciences and Development, and Institute of Technology. Also some administrative offices—the Collecting & Disbursing Office, Accounting Office, and Cashiers Office. Campus Library, EE Laboratory and IE Laboratory are located here also.

Cultural Building (CB)

The Cultural Building is 3-storey building located right behind the entrance of the campus. The Cultural Hall, the College of Education, the offices of the cultural organizations, the ROTC office, the PUP Sto. Tomas Varsity locker room and the Cafeteria are situated here. The Office of the Branch Director is also located here.

PUP Santo Tomas Gymnasium

The PUP Sto. Tomas Gymnasium is where all the P.E. classes are held. It also serves as the event center of the PUP Santo Tomas community and other neighboring institutions in Santo Tomas.

Octagon Building The Octagon Building is an octagonal-shaped building located behind the Main Building. It houses the Dental Clinic and the Medical Clinic on the first floor, and the second floor or the roof top serves as a venue open for students' use.

Others The Obelisk: A replica of the Apolinario Mabini Campus Obelisk of PUP Sta.Mesa, Manila. PUP Gate: Newly constructed gate/arch of PUP along A. Bonifacio St. Catwalk: A covered walkway to the New Building. Kiosks: Serves as the Tambayan for PUP students in 3 structures.

Mandate Presidential Decree No.1341 mandated the PUP to expand the program offerings of the University to include courses in polytechnic areas and has also given the University the authority to expand diametrically through the establishment of branches, consortia and linkages.

College NameArea CoordinatorPositionDepartmentsCoursesCollege of Accountancy and Finance (CAF)Prof. Rhodora L. EspirituInstructor II Department of AccountancyBaccalaureate Programs Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)College of Business Administration (CBA)Dr. Concepcion R. SumadsadAssistant Professor IV Department of EntrepreneurshipBaccalaureate Programs Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSEnt)College of Computer and Information Sciences (CCIS)Prof. Melani L. Castillo, DPA.Instructor II Department of Information TechnologyBaccalaureate Programs Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)College of Education (CoEd)Prof. Cleotilde L. CresciniAssistant Professor I Department of Business Teacher Education Department of Secondary EducationBaccalaureate Programs Department of Business Teacher Education Bachelor of Business Teacher Education (BBTE) Department of Secondary Education Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics (BSEd-MT) Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies (BSEd-SS) Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English (BSEd-EN)College of Engineering (CE) Department of Electronics Engineering Engr. Hudson Aries O. Oña Department of Electrical Engineering Engr. Billy Ray M. Oldan, MScEE Department of Industrial Engineering Engr. Romeo G. Ilagan Instructor I Instructor I Instructor I Department of Electronics Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Industrial EngineeringBaccalaureate Programs Department of Electronics Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE) Department of Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Department of Industrial Engineering Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)College of Social Sciences and Development (CSSD)Prof. Ramil A. CuetoInstructor I Department of PsychologyBaccalaureate Programs Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (BSIOP) Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSPsy)College of Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management (CTHTM)Prof. Elva B. VillanuevaInstructor I Department of Hospitality ManagementBaccalaureate Programs Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM)Institute of TechnologyProf. Ruth R. OclidaInstructor I Department of Computer and Office Management Department of Engineering TechnologyPre-Baccalaureate Programs Department of Computer and Office Management Diploma in Office Management Technology (DOMT) Diploma in Information Management Technology (DICT) Department of Engineering Technology Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (DEET) Diploma in Electronics Communications Engineering Technology (DECET)

University Officials

Board of Regents PUP's Board of Regents is the governing body of the university. Members of the board include University President, the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, and the Chairpersons of the Committees of Higher Education of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Board of Regents appoints and elects the president of the university, who is considered the chief executive officer of the institution. The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) serves as the Chief Chairperson while the president of the university serves as the Co-Chairperson. The Chairpersons of the Committees of Higher Education of the Senate and the House of Representatives functions as committee chairpersons.

Position Name Office Chairman Hon. Alex B. Brillantes, Jr., Ph.D Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education Vice Chairman Hon. Emanuel C. De Guzman, Ph.D President, Polytechnic University of the Philippines Member Hon. Pia S. Cayetano Chairman, Commission on Education, Arts and Culture Senator, Senate of the Republic of the Philippines Member Hon. Roman T. Romulo Representative, Lone District of Pasig Chairperson, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education Member Hon. Arsenio M. Balisacan Director General, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Representative Hon. Margarita R. Songco Deputy Director-General, NEDA Member Hon. Mario G. Montejo Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Member Hon. Corazon Alma G. de Leon Private Sector Representative Secretary, Board of Governors and Chairman Chapter Development Committee, Philippine Red Cross Member Hon. Edicio G. dela Torre Private Sector Representative President, Civil Network for Education Reform, Inc. Member Hon. Rene A. Tanasas PUP Alumni Representative President, Federation of Alumni Association in PUP, Inc. Member Hon. Edna S. Lavadia PUP Faculty Representative President, PUP Federated Faculty Association, Inc. Member Hon. Helen J. Alfonso PUP Students Representative President, ANAK-PUP Student Councils Federation University Board Secretary Atty. Merito Lovensky D.R. Fernandez PUP

Executive Officials The President of the University exercises the overall leadership in ensuring that the University's efforts are directed towards the attainment of the institutional vision, mission, goals and objectives of PUP. The President works in partnership with his Executive President and six sectoral Vice Presidents, namely: Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Administration, Finance, Research, Extension, Planning and Development, Student Services and Branches and Campuses. Each of the Vice Presidents is assisted by directors and other officials for the effective implementation of their functions. Since the PUP is a system of ten branch units and eleven campus units (or also known as LGU units), the Executive Directors of different campuses and branches assist the University President in the supervision of the campus activities through Vice President of Branches and Campuses.

PositionNamePresidentHon. Emanuel de Guzman, Ph.D.Executive Vice PresidentHon. Manuel M. Muhi, D.Tech.Vice President for Academic AffairsHon. Samuel M. Salvador, Ed.D.Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning and DevelopmentHon. Manuel M. Muhi, D.Tech.Vice President for AdministrationHon. Alberto C. Guillo, MS (Stat) MA (Econ)Vice President for FinanceHon. Marissa J. Legaspi, CPAVice President for Student ServicesHon. Juan C. Birion, DPAVice President for Branches and CampusesHon. Joseph Mercado, DEM, D CRIM/PhD

Branch Administrative Officials