THE SCHOOL EMBLEM
The school emblem portrays St. Louis College of Bulanao as embracing the blue mountains and green meadows of Kalinga and neighboring regions. It proudly features the majestic Cross of the Resurrection. Illustrating the institution's vision and mission to foster a culture of peace, prosperity, and progress; to enhance a deep appreciation and care for creation, cultural heritage, and to encourage the grit for learning. At the heart of this journey lies Christ and His transformative Word that breathes new life into every facet of creation.
OUR PATRON
Louis or Luis in Pilipino, (Luigi, Aloysius Gonzaga) was born in Northern Italy to a rich family of nobility and was educated at the princely court of the famous Medici in Florence. At the age of 14, he joined a royal suite traveling to Spain where he spent three years as a court page to James, son of King Philip II after whom the Philippines was named.
As a young man, he faced the dilemma between the attractive and excessive worldliness of the royal courts of his time and the higher values. But he decided to become a priest. His mother was very happy but his father vehemently objected to it because his choice involved the renouncement of his royal inheritance and the nobility of his family. Louis left all his rights to the family title and properties and entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1585 where he was a competent student and highly regarded for his virtues of charity, humility, and chastity.
During the last year of his studies for the priesthood, a plague broke out in Rome. Louis offered himself for the care of the sick, and while he was serving the victims, he contracted a malignant infection that caused him intense suffering and his death after three months. It is said that his exhausted body was reduced to skin, bones, and cruel sores. Yet, he remained cheerful and patient to the end.
For his extraordinary signs of heroism for the love of God and fellowmen, he was canonized in 1726, and three years later, declared to be the heavenly patron of all Catholic youth, especially those engaged in studies.
A HISTORICAL SKETCH
St. William's Academy (SWA) was the cradle of St. Louis College Bulanao (SLCB). "The St. William's Academy had two departments: the high school department and the college department, which were located on two different campuses. The distance between the two campuses was exactly one and a half kilometers." (Coll. Feasibility Study about St. William's College Kalinga-Apayao, 1993, Sr. Carmen Fianza, SIHM.) "Although…different ownership, the two departments are registered under the same name and corporation and are legally under one board of trustees." (Coll. Fianza, 1993)
SWA started its First Year High School as an annex of St. Theresita's School of Tabuk (STS Tabuk), Dagupan, during the SY 1965-66, but it was housed on weekdays at the Bulanao Catholic Chapel.
In the SY 1966-67, SWA high school offered 1st yr and 2nd yr., still as an annex of STS Tabuk; while the permit to offer also a 3rd yr was being negotiated. Only a movable partition separated the two years.
On June 27, 1967, permit no. 262 s. 1967 to operate I yr and III yr (HSD), was released by the Department of Education under the registered name of St. William's Academy (SWA). Fr. Andres Nowe, CICM, was the Director; Mr. Guido Mangawit was the principal.
On July 3, 1968, permit no. 214 s. 1968 and Government Recognition no. 236 s. 1968 was issued (SWA) (already started operating 4th year without a permit). At the end of the SY (1968-69), the High School Department had 63 HS graduates. After the SY 1969-70, the High School Department graduated the 2nd batch of High School graduating students.
- 1966-1967
SLCB reported "Year established: 1967" (CHED Form A1: Institutional Profile) "Year converted to College Status: 1967" (CHED A1) "January 3, 1967: The official establishment to open a College in Tabuk after having been incorporated on November 4, 1966." (SLCB, Alumni Souvenir Book, 2007)
- 1967-68
A preserved flyer says: "Welcome to: ST. WILLIAM'S COLLEGE, Bulanao, Tabuk, Kalinga-Apayao, affiliated with St. Louis University of Baguio City. Enrolment starts on June 17, 1968, classes start on July 1, 1968. Since this will be the first year these courses will be opened, only the FIRST YEARS will be offered during the school year 1968-69. During the following years, the higher years will be gradually added. Courses Offered: AB-General (4 yrs.) with preparatory courses to: Education [BSE-4 yrs.], Pre-Nursing [2 yrs.], Commerce [BSC 4yrs], Associate in Secretarial Science [ASS 2yrs], ROTC.)"
- 1968-69
This academic year echoed encouraging feedback from the people of Kalinga and Apayao for the realization of their dream of having a college of their own. In the meantime, St. Louis College of Bulanao, a sister school of St. Louis University in Baguio City, was then situated within the compound of St. William's Academy, a secondary institution established earlier. The initial programs offered, with a government permit, were Bachelor of Arts (AB); Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE); Associate in Secretarial Science (ASS), and Pre-nursing. This academic year's highlights were the establishment of the College Organ, "The Highlights", and the formation of the Mountaineers Cultural Dance Team. All the above events were under the initiative and guidance of the first Rector of the School, Rev. Fr. Andres Nowe, CICM.
- 1969-1970
With the perceived need for a new college facility, the construction of a new two-story college building commenced in the latter year of the academic year under the management and supervision of Fr. Paul Haverbeke, who succeeded Fr. Andres Nowe, as Rector. On April 12, 1970, this Academic Year witnessed the first twenty (20) graduates of the two-year secretarial program of the college. With the enrollment growth, the growth in the physical development, the college transferred to a new location. The old college building is now transformed into the AVT Pastoral Center. In the meantime, Fr. Andres Nowe was assigned as the new Rector of St. Louis College of Tuguegarao. During his stint in the said college, he extended the ROTC program to St. Louis College of Bulanao officially affiliated with the ROTC Unit of Cagayan Teachers College.
- 1970-1971
In the AY 1970-1971, the SWA College Department, housed in the new Site, had the 1st graduates of the 4-year courses.
- 1971-1972
During this Academic Year, Fr. Andres Nowe, CICM, was sworn in as SLCB College President. In 1972, the first graduates of the four-year program received their diplomas: eight (8) for AB and eighteen (18) for BSE. With the declaration of Martial Law on September 21, 1972, the Supreme Student Council, the College Organ, and all other college group organizations were suspended.
- 1973-74
In 1973, the Permit to offer a 2-year Commerce course was granted. Fr. Andres Nowe was the College President and the President of SLC, Tuguegarao. Jovenal Arboleda, the former Dean of Student Affairs, became the Vice President and later President, when Fr. Nowe left for Cebu. (Still in New Site)
- 1974-75
In 1975, Sister Claire Algoet, ICM, became College President.
- 1978-79
St. William's gymnasium construction began, followed by a 2-storey Administrative Building at the College Campus.
- 1984-85
June 1984. The Liberal Arts and Education Courses were granted Government Recognition. In March 1985, the Administrative Offices were moved to the new Administrative Building.
- 1985-86
June 19, 1985, Government recognition was given for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science in Education.
- 1986-87
Submission of the application for a permit to launch a 3-year Commerce Course.
- 1988-89
The Course of Commerce was phased out. Instead, the Bachelor of Secondary Education and Bachelor of Elementary Education boomed. July 11, 1989: The Bachelor of Elementary Education was granted a government recognition status.
- 1991-1992
In 1991, Sr. Carmel Fianza, SIHM, became the Executive Officer (EO) of the College. July 6, 1992: Pope John Paul II signed the Bull dividing the Apostolic Vicariate of the Mountain Provinces into three: Apostolic Vicariate of Baguio-Benguet, Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe, and Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk. August 6, 1992: The official announcement of the division was made.
- 1992-93
December 5, 1992: The Canonical Possession and Installation of Bishop Carlito J. Cenzon, CICM, as the first Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk. Eventually, Bp. Carlito Cenzon, CICM, assumed the Presidency of the College and changed St. William's Academy College to St. Louis College of Bulanao (SLCB), duly registered at the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 22, 1993 (SEC Document). Henceforth, the CICM Missionaries acquired the ownership, management, and operation of St. Louis College of Bulanao. However, the High School Department of St. William's Academy retained its name.
- 1993-1994
June 7, 1993. The idea of centralization first emerged in the BOT meetings, when common uniforms and the need for School supervision were discussed. It was also noted that the schools depended so much on the individual initiatives of the different CICM missionary school Directors, without any consideration of the other schools. On January 31, 1994, SLCB was donated by the CICM Provincial Council to the young Vicariate of Tabuk. March 28, 1994: The installation of Bp. Carlito J. Cenzon, CICM, D.D., Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, was the first President of St. Louis College of Bulanao. The installation highlighted the graduation ceremonies of SY 1993-1994.
- 1996-97
Permit 164 s. 1996, granted July 5, 1996, for Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with majors in Administration and Supervision, English, and Filipino. Permit No. 171 s. 1996 granted July 11, 1996, for a Master in Public Administration (MPA). (Brief History, Graduate School.) In May 1997, Bishop Cenzon left SLC Tuguegarao and became the full-time President of SLCB. In 1997, Dr. Maximo Garming, Dean of Academic Affairs, organized the Louisian Ethnic Studies for Peace and Development (LESPDEV) in partnership with the Local Government Unit of the province. February 8, 1998: Opening of Master in Public Administration (MPA) Program in the college. July 14, 1998: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) gave the MPA program recognition status.
- 2001-2002
February 2002, Bishop Cenzon, CICM, D.D., the college president, was appointed bishop of the Vicariate of Baguio, leaving the office of the college president vacant. When Fr. Feliciano Agatep was designated Administrator of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, he became, ex officio, the President of St. Louis College of Bulanao. June 1, 2003-2007: Lily Ann A. Fernando was designated as Dean of the Graduate School until 2013, besides being Dean of Academic Affairs in the undergraduate program.
- 2002-2003
Fr. Johnny Sumalileng was appointed as AVT Schools Superintendent.
- 2003-04
March 2004: Bishop Prudencio Andaya, Jr., CICM, D.D., the newly ordained bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, was installed as the College President, taking over from Fr. Feliciano Agatep. August 2004: The College Vision-Mission underwent a process of revision/reformulation.
- 2004-05
The centralization of the AVT school's system was revived by an article by Archbishop Legaspi, OP, DD, pointing out that the only way that Catholic Mission Schools could survive is through synergy, a kind of centralization. Fr. Johnny Sumalileng, the AVT Schools' Superintendent (2004-2009), started a movement to implement the centralization of the AVT schools in school policies.
- 2005-2006
Renovation of the Rina Vera Cruz Libarnes Memorial Library. January 2005: The Inauguration of the Cultural Heritage Research Center, the college's research arm, was graced by the presence of Mr. Victor de los Santos, representing CHED. Dr. Mary Constance Barrameda, a professor of the University of the Philippines College of Anthropology, was instrumental in establishing the Center. Miss Tita Guiyab became the first coordinator. May 2005: The construction of the new building began with the groundbreaking ceremonies attended by some local government officials, the SLCB community, Alumni, and guests. When the College transfer took place later, the SWA High School occupied the newly constructed building, while the college took over the old building of the SWA High School. One explanation was "the College Students might disturb the High School students with their irregular schedules as they get in and out of the campus…so it was decided that the college students use the buildings closer to the gates in the old building! The old building was later rebuilt and occupied by the College." November 2005: Opening of the Louisian Internet Access through the Internet Service of CBCP World, Manila.
- 2008-09
June 2008: Opening of the BS Criminology in partnership with St. Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, with Mr. Jonathan Budaden as the first CCJE Dean. The School of Living Tradition of the NCCA was established in the Cultural Heritage and Research Center (CHRC) of SLCB. August 2008: SEC Registration of the SLCB-CHRC was issued, while Sister Helen Orejudos, ICM, became the AVT Schools superintendent.
- 2009-10
June 2009: Opening of the SLCB Elementary Department with Mrs. Virginia C. De Jesus as the Program Head. A gradual opening of the higher Elementary level with government recognition took place year after year. Sr. Amelia Marie D. Jazmin, CSFN, took over as Principal of the Elementary department. June 2009: Government Recognition for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology was issued by CHED. 2010: Construction of the Elementary building began. June 2010: The opening of the Campus Ministry Office by the Nazareth Sisters (CSFN), namely: Sr. Maria Jeremiah C. Mendoza and Sr. Marianita S. Ba-ay, SFN, took over the responsibilities a year later.
- 2011-12
2011: CHED granted government recognition status for the Bachelor of Science in Criminology. 2012: Government Recognition of Pre-School Education was issued by the Department of Education. 2012-2013: The full implementation of the centralization of the AVT Schools System, Inc. during this School Year was carried out by Fr. Sean B. Mejia, JCL, AVT Catholic Schools' Superintendent. June 2012: Dr. Therese Grail C. Lawagan, the newly appointed Dean of Academic Affairs, worked out for the integration of 6 units of Peace Education in the SLCB Curriculum & started its implementation in AY 2012-2013. 2013: The Department of Education granted government recognition status for the Primary Grades.
- 2014-15
June 20, 2014: Fr. Manuel D. Valencia, CICM, Ph.D., was installed as the full-time (sitting) President of SLCB during the Mass of the Holy Spirit for the opening of the AY 2014-2015 in the SLCB. June 2014: Dr. Carmelita T. Ayang-ang, Ph.D., succeeded Fr. Sean B. Mejia, JCL, as Superintendent of the AVT Catholic Schools. June 2014-2015: Lily Ann A. Fernando, Ph.D., was designated Administrative Assistant. 2014-15: Dr. Therese Grail Lawagan became the interim Dean of the Graduate Program. March 24, 2015: SLCB Elementary Department First Grade VI graduation. In the same year, the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk Catholic Schools System (AVTCSS) updated its Vision-Mission Statement.
- February 8, 2016
Blessing of the SWA and SLCB new buildings by Bp. Prudencio Andaya, Jr., CICM, in partnership with Hermisora Sinon Construction.
- 2016
Carmelita T. Ayang-ang, PhD. was designated as part-time Dean of the Graduate School while serving as the concurrent Superintendent of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk Catholic School System.
- October 2016 - April 2018
Dr. Carmelita Ayang-ang became the OIC Dean of the Graduate School.
- February 2017
Celebration of the Golden Jubilee of St. Louis College of Bulanao.
- AY 2018-2019
Fr. Christian B. Bullozo became an interim Dean of the Graduate School.
- January 2020
His Excellency Bishop Prudencio P. Andaya Jr., CICM, D.D., took over as the College President due to the retirement of Fr. Manuel D. Valencia, CICM, Ph.D.
- AY 2019-2020
Fr. Jose Pic-it became an interim Executive Officer of SLCB.
- August 2021
Fr. Joker Moamar Gamatero was appointed Executive Officer of SLCB. Carmelita T. Ayang-ang, Ph.D. was appointed by Bp. Prudencio Andaya, Jr., CICM, D.D. (the College President and Chair of the AVTCSN BOT) as the Dean of the Graduate School and is still serving as the current Dean.
- August 2022
Bp. Prudencio Andaya, Jr., CICM, D.D., the College President, designated Mr. Bigido B. Dubao, MA Rlgs. Stds, LPT, as the Executive Officer of SLCB until the present (2025).
- March 7, 2023
Blessing of the new Elementary building. A week after the blessing, the Elementary department transferred from the first floor of the old college building to the newly blessed Elementary building.
- 2023
Sir Romnick A. Danao was appointed by Bp. Prudencio Andaya, Jr., CICM, D.D., as the Director of the Cultural Heritage and Research Center (CHRC).
- February 3, 2025
Bp. Prudencio Andaya, Jr., CICM, D.D., was installed in and took possession of the Diocese of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, leaving the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk without a bishop and SLCB with no College President.
- February 11, 2025
Rev. Fr. Sean Mejia, JCL's investiture as the 9th SLCB President. On the same month, Rev. Fr. Sean B. Mejia, JCL, was appointed as the Administrator of the Vicariate of Tabuk in the absence of a bishop.