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Holy Name University is a

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basic and higher education institution run by the Philippine Southern Province of the

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. It was founded by Fr. Alphonse G. Lesage, SVD a

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in 1947. It offers programs in elementary, secondary and tertiary levels. Its tertiary offerings include courses in Arts and Sciences (CAS), Education (COED), Nursing, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology (CHS),Commerce and Accountancy (CBA), Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology (COECS) and Law (COL) Aside from instruction, HNU engages in research and community extension. It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the

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(PAASCU). The school originally had two campuses in Tagbilaran City: the main building (also called Lesage Campus) at the corner of Lesage and Gallares streets and the Janssen Heights Campus in Dampas district. After the October 2013 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the whole operation of the university has been transferred to the Janssen Heights Campus due to the structural damage suffered by the Lesage Campus main building.

History

Holy Name University was founded in June 1947 by Fr. Alphonse G. Lesage, SVD, a school in Bohol born out of the inspiration of Julio D. Rosales bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran. It was opened on July 14, 1947 as a diocesan school owned by the Diocese of Tagbilaran and operated by the

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. The school was given the name Holy Name College. In 1963, the SVD gained full ownership of the college. It was renamed Divine Word College of Tagbilaran in recognition of it being a full-fledged SVD school. From 1947 to 1970, it was run by SVD

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missionaries. In 1970, Leo D. Ortiz became the first

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president. Since then, Filipino priests have overseen its growth. On September 21, 2001, it was given full autonomy by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). On November 19, 2001, it was granted university status and its name was changed to Holy Name University.

About the University

*The motto of Holy Name University is ''Benedicite Nomini Eius'' (English: Blessed be His name). *The HNU seal or logo a blue shield surrounded by an unbroken cord of gold. A gold scroll in the middle contains the motto. The shield has four compartments, each containing an emblem: the three-dimensional triangle (representing the trilogy of education: instruction, research and community extension); the flaming torch (symbol of education and learning); the emblem of the Divine Word (representing both ownership and gratitude to the SVD); and the hills and coconut tree (representing the province of Bohol and beyond). The main colors of the logo are blue, green, and gold. * The school hymn is the "Holy Name March", written by Elpidio Biliran and his wife. * The school song is "I Wanna Be" by Michael Caňares.

Accreditation status

*Level IV PAASCU ** College of Arts and Sciences ** College of Business and Accountancy ** College of Education *Level II PAASCU ** High School Department ** Grade School Department ** Civil Engineering * Level I PAASCU ** Nursing

Administration

Board of Trustees (2021-2022)

* Chair: Fr. Roger Bag-ao, SVD * Vice Chair: Mr. Joseph M. Pernia * Members: ::Fr. Ruel F. Lero, SVD ::Fr. Narciso A. Cellan, SVD ::Fr. Dionisio M. Miranda, SVD ::Fr. Generoso Ricardo B. Rebayla Jr, SVD ::Fr. Cyrus Mercado, SVD ::Fr. Jerry M. Perocho, SVD ::Sr. Eloisa David, OSB ::Dr. Marie Josephine M. De Luna *Corporate Secretary: Fr. Dennis Testado, SVD

Senior administrators

* Fr. Ruel F. Lero, SVD - University President * Fr. Isagani Ehido, SVD - Vice President for Finance * Fr. Semie B. Rebayla, SVD - Vice President for Administration * Fr. Manuel Mijares, SVD - Asst.Vice President for Administration * Fr. Ramilo V. Mapaye, SVD - Vice President for Academic Affairs

Academic administrators

Principal

*Basic Education Department: Dr. Prisciano S. Legitimas

Deans

*College of Law: Atty. John Titus Vistal *College of Arts and Sciences: Dr. Ramon A.Boloron *College of Health Sciences: Ruvih Joy P. Garrote *College of Engineering & Computer Studies: Engr. James P. Uy *College of Business and Accountancy: Dr. Jemma J. Jay *College of Education: Dr. Roque A. Bongcac

Notable alumni

Rich Asuncion Richell Pacaldo Angalot Asuncion-Mudie (born January 22, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became the First Princess of '' StarStruck: The Next Level''. Asuncion was also First Runner-up of Binibining Pilipinas 2009. Biography and career Richell ...

— actress *

Roberto Cajes Roberto C. Cajes (born October 8, 1950) is a Filipino politician. A member of the Lakas-CMD Party, he has been elected to three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Second District of Bohol. He first won election t ...

— member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representative of the second district of Bohol *

Edgar Chatto Edgardo Migriño Chatto (born February 21, 1960), more commonly known as Edgar Chatto, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who is currently the Representative of the 1st Legislative District of Bohol since 2019. He previously served in that posit ...

— member of the

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, representative of the first district of Bohol, former governor of Bohol *

Marjorie Evasco Marjorie Evasco (born September 21, 1953) is a Filipina poet. She writes in two languages: English and Cebuano-Visayan and is a supporter of women's rights, especially of women writers. Marjorie Evasco is one of the earliest Filipina feminist po ...

— feminist poet *

Eladio M. Jala Eladio Manligues Jala (born February 18, 1949) is a Philippine lawyer and politician. Biography It is a long way from rural Loboc in Bohol to the congressional halls in Batasan Hills in Quezon City. Starting out a teacher, Jala as a lawyer- ...

— member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representative of the third district of Bohol *

Rene Relampagos Rene Lopez Relampagos (born December 28, 1963) is a Filipino politician. He is a former vice-governor of the Province of Bohol after having been elected in the local elections as part of the 2019 Philippine General Election and ending his term on ...

— former governor of

, presently representative of the first district of Bohol

References

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