Lyceum of the Philippines – Davao

Coordinates: 7°08′27″N 125°38′49″E / 7.140792°N 125.646920°E / 7.140792; 125.646920
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Lyceum of the Philippines – Davao
Pamantasang Liseo ng Pilipinas sa Davao (Filipino)
Latin: Universitas Lycei de Philippinarum
Motto
Veritas et Fortitudo
Pro Deo et Patria (Latin)
Motto in English
Truth and Fortitude
For God and Country
TypePrivate Non-sectarian, Coeducational Higher education institution
Parent institution
Lyceum of the Philippines University
PresidentPeter P. Laurel
Location
Km. 11, LPU Drive, C.P. Garcia Highway, Buhangin District, Davao City, Philippines

7°08′27″N 125°38′49″E / 7.140792°N 125.646920°E / 7.140792; 125.646920
CampusUrban, 5.2 hectares (52,000 m2) (campus only)
Colours Red & gray
NicknamePirates
MascotPipo the Pirate
Websitelpudavao.edu.ph
Lyceum of the Philippines – Davao is located in Mindanao
Lyceum of the Philippines – Davao
Location in Mindanao
Lyceum of the Philippines – Davao is located in Philippines
Lyceum of the Philippines – Davao
Location in the Philippines

The Lyceum of the Philippines – Davao is a higher education institution located in Buhangin, Davao City. An affiliate campus of the Lyceum of the Philippines University system, the institution is the first LPU campus built outside Luzon. LPU Davao opened its doors and offered baccalaureate degrees and Senior High School in 2019.[1]

History[edit]

In March 2017, Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas and Laguna President Dr. Peter P. Laurel paid a courtesy call during a regular session of the City Council. Laurel unveiled his plans to establish a world-class university in Davao City by 2018, the hometown of LPU alumnus and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.[2]

On May 28, 2018, LPU and Cebu Landmasters, Inc. inked a deal to develop a university town in a 17-hectare property near Davao International Airport. The LPU Town Center will feature a convention center, a hotel, condominium units, restaurants, and other business establishments, aside from the university buildings.[3] 5.2 hectares of property is allocated for the campus alone.[4]

LPU Davao held the ceremonial topping-off ceremony of the Jose P. Laurel (JPL) and Sotero H. Laurel (SHL) buildings on October 19, 2018.[5]

LPU Davao opened in June 2019,[6] while classes started in July 2019 for Senior High School (Junior College) and in August 2019 for College.

The first commencement exercise of the Senior High School department was livestreamed on August 14, 2021.[7] The ceremony trended on social media as netizens commended the institution's creativity to deliver a memorable graduation to students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]

Education program[edit]

Air Academy[edit]

Beginning April 2022, LPU Davao offers basic and advanced Drone Flight Training classes.[9] It is expected to offer a Cabin Crew Training Program, among other aviation courses, in the near future.[9]

College[edit]

LPU Davao offers various undergraduate degrees under Health and Sciences, Business Management and Accounting, Arts and Sciences, and International Tourism and Hospitality Management.[10]

International Culinary Institute[edit]

The LPU Davao International Culinary Institute (ICI) offers a wide array of short- and long-term culinary training programs based on international standards.

Junior College[edit]

LPU Davao offers various Senior High School (SHS) academic tracks for Grades 11 and 12 under the K–12 Basic Education.[10] The SHS department is referred to as Junior College.[11]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "LPU opens campus in Davao City | Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao". Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  2. ^ "Duterte's alma mater to put up campus in Davao". Davao Today. 2017-03-28. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  3. ^ "LPU inks partnership with CLI for University Town Project | Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao". Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  4. ^ "Cebu Landmasters, Lyceum to develop Davao township". Cebu Landmasters. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  5. ^ "LPU Davao holds Topping Off Ceremony | Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao". Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  6. ^ Doquila, Gilford A. (2018-10-19). "LPU-Davao set to open in 2019". Sunstar. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  7. ^ LPU Davao Junior College (SHS) First Commencement Exercises Trailblazer Class of 2021, retrieved 2021-10-12
  8. ^ "LPU Davao Junior College's Virtual Graduation Goes Viral, Draws Praise from Netizens | Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao". Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  9. ^ a b "LPU AIR ACADEMY". LPU Davao. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  10. ^ a b "Program Offerings | Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao". Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  11. ^ "Junior College (SHS) | Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao". Retrieved 2021-10-12.