Batangas Eastern Colleges

Batangas Eastern Colleges (BEC), formerly known as Batangas Eastern Academy (BEA), is a private school in San Juan, Batangas, Philippines.[1] It was founded on March 16, 1940 by Mercedes S. De Villa, the descendant of the town's founder Camilo Perez, and Iñigo S. Javier, the founder of Tayabas Western Academy. It is the oldest high school in San Juan as well as being the oldest private institution of the town. Its school ID number is 401647.

Batangas Eastern Colleges
Colegio de Batangas Orientales
Former name
  • Bolbok Institute (1940-41)
  • Batangas Eastern Academy (1941-2008)
MottoProsperity, Happiness, and Peace
TypePrivate School, Non-sectarian
EstablishedMarch 16, 1940
ChairmanFiscal Carmelo Q. Quizon
PresidentKatherine Johanna V. Maravilla
Vice-president
  • Prof. Agerico De Villa
  • Lorelie A. Galit, PhD (Academic Affairs)
Principal
  • Ceferina H. Luna (Elementary)
  • Edna C. Espiritu (High School)
DeanJenny R. Salud
Address
2 Javier St., Poblacion, San Juan, Batangas
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13°49′43″N 121°23′45″E
CampusUrban
Colors Maroon  and  Gold 
Nickname
  • BEC (from 2008)
  • BEA (until 2008)
Location in Luzon
Batangas Eastern Colleges (Philippines)

Notable people

Alumni

  • Gen. Renato S. De Villa, Secretary of National Defense (1991-97)
  • Abelardo S. De Villa, Mayor of San Juan, Batangas (1986-1998)
  • Dr. Mario S. De Villa, General Surgeon of Manila Doctor's Hospital[2]
  • Rodolfo H. Manalo, Mayor of San Juan, Batangas (1998-2007; 2010-2019)
  • Jeryk Dwight Bait, All Star of Jr. NBA (Elementary Department graduate)[3]

References

  1. "Batangas Eastern Colleges". Edukasyon.ph. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  2. "Dr. Mario S. De Villa". Practo. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  3. "13 standouts to represent South Luzon in Jr. NBA National Training Camp". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
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