President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law converting Baao Community College into the Rinconada State College (RSC), envisioned to become a premier institution for graduate, undergraduate, and short-term courses in science and technology, education, and other fields in Bicol, Camarines Sur Rep. Migz Villafuerte said.
Under Republic Act 12294, the RSC will retain its mother campus in Baao while establishing additional campuses in the province. Villafuerte said the conversion will bring more funding for infrastructure and improved benefits for teachers and staff.
The late Minister Luis Villafuerte founded the BCC in 2000, and as governor, Migz Villafuerte was later cited by CHED for establishing the most community colleges in the country.
The new RSC will offer degree and technical-vocational programs, and undertake research and extension services in science, technology, and education. It is also authorized to absorb other tertiary schools in the province and partner with industry.
RA 12294 mandates the RSC to provide scholarships and adopt modern, tech-based learning modes to expand access to higher education in Camarines Sur.
