Philippine High School for the Arts

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Philippine High School for the Arts
Mataas na Paaralang Pang-Sining ng Pilipinas
National Arts Center
Location
Map
Los Baños
,
Laguna

Philippines
Coordinates14°09′14″N 121°12′58″E / 14.1538°N 121.2162°E / 14.1538; 121.2162
Information
TypePublic arts high school
EstablishedJune 11, 1977 (Enacting Legislation in 1978)
Campus DirectorProf. Josue Greg M. Zuniega
Grades7 to 12
Genderco-ed
Enrollment200 - 210
CampusNational Arts Center
Mount Makiling
Color(s)Blue, Red and Yellow      
Budget₱114.75 million (2021)[1]
AffiliationsDepartment of Education
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Websitewww.phsa.edu.ph

The Philippine High School for the Arts (Filipino: Mataas na Paaralang Pansining ng Pilipinas) (commonly known as PHSA) is a specialized public high school in the Philippines offering arts-focused education established in 1978 by virtue of Presidential Decree 1287. An attached agency of the Department of Education, it consults with the Cultural Center of the Philippines for policy and program implementation of its arts program. Aside from the Basic Education curriculum prescribed by the government, it offers various specializations in the field of arts.[2]

Entrance to the school is highly competitive: at any given time, it has a small population of 130-145 students.[3] Students accepted into the PHSA are given full scholarship and living assistance.[3][4] Its campus is located in the National Arts Center in Mount Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna.

Academics and Student Life[edit]

Every year, the school opens its application process through the Annual Nationwide Search for Young Arts Scholars (ANSYAS). Applicants must be graduating Filipino elementary school students not more than 14 years old with outstanding abilities in the arts.[4] Once accepted, students undergo basic education classes in the morning and specialized instruction in the afternoon.[5] There are currently five fields of specialization that the school offers:[6]

  • Creative Writing
  • Dance (Folk and Ballet)
  • Music
  • Theater Arts
  • Visual Arts

It is estimated that the government spends around Ph₱ 500,000.00 (US$11,000 in 2012) per student in his or her stay in the school.[7] Upon graduation, scholars pursuing higher education are obligated to enroll in an arts course. Similar to other specialized schools, graduating batches have names. The first batch that graduated in 1979 was named in honor of National Artist Guillermo Tolentino.

Controversy[edit]

Due to numerous sexual abuse allegations, DepEd insisted and requested help from the NBI to investigate the school immediately[8] in accordance with the letter sent by Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Duterte on July 11, 2022.[9]

At the end of the investigation, the NBI identified three suspects: a senior student, a teacher, and a male dormitory parent.[10] The school administration also responded to the issue saying that they will ensure that this will not happen again and promised to provide a good learning environment for their students.[11]

Notable alumni[edit]

  • Rowena Arrieta, concert pianist
  • Leila Florentino, lead singer, performer in the Broadway-run Miss Saigon.[12]
  • Grace S. Nono, singer, ethnomusicologist, and cultural activist
  • Diwa de Leon, film composer, musician & YouTube artist
  • Shamaine Centenera, actress for stage, film, and television
  • Cherrie Pinpin, PH first Female Paralympic Sailor & Para World Sailing Champion
  • Elijah Canlas - Actor, Gawad Pasado 2020 Best Supporting Actor (Edward), 17th Asian Film Festival 2020 Best Actor (Kalel, 15), 43rd Gawad Urian Best Actor (Kalel, 15), 68th FAMAS Award Best actor (Kalel, 15)

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/GAA/GAA2021/TechGAA2021/DEPED/F.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "Presidential Decree no. 1287: Creating the Philippine High School for the Arts". Government of the Philippines. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  3. ^ a b "School Profile". Philippine High School for the Arts. Archived from the original on 9 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Department of Education Memorandum no. 159 s.2011" (PDF). Government of the Philippines. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  5. ^ Maribojoc, Raymond (17 August 2004). "The Philippine High School for the Arts: Arts on a Mountain". Philippine Star; Newsflash. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  6. ^ "Basic Education at the Philippine High School for the Arts". Philippine High School for the Arts profile. Cultural Center of the Philippines. Retrieved 31 May 2012.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Fajardo, Rorie (4 January 2011). "The Gifted Give Back". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  8. ^ "DepEd taps NBI to investigate sexual abuse reports in PHSA". RAPPLER. 2022-07-12. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  9. ^ "On harassment and abuse allegations at the Philippine High School for the Arts". Department of Education. July 12, 2022.
  10. ^ "NBI identifies 3 suspects in Philippine art school 'abuse'". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  11. ^ Bautista, Jane (2022-07-07). "State arts school responds to abuse raps". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  12. ^ "Search is on for next batch of Filipino world-class artists". Philippine Information Agency. July 30, 2008.
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