Samar State University

It gives everyone the opportunity to pursue higher education, which is very much needed for vocational proficiency, and individual as well as national development. Samar Trade School was its name upon establishment in 1912, serving as laboratory shop of the Samar Provincial High School. Made later as a purely secondary trade school, it had its first graduation exercise in 1932. On June 21, 1959, b

y virtue of Republic Act No.2435, the Samar Trade School was converted to Samar School of Arts and Trades (SSAT). It was authorized to offer a two-year technical curriculum in various vocational courses. Not long after, the school was given the leeway to offer the four-year teacher-education curriculum, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (BSIE) and the four-year technical education curriculum, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT). It expanded its programs to the evening opportunity classes and extension services and masteral level. In 1981, SSAT became one of twenty-three vocational technical institutes in the Philippines to receive the Asian Development Bank of the Philippines-Vocational Technical (ADV-VOC-TECH) counterpart loan of the MECS in the form of equipment for Automotive, Electronics, Civil and Machine Shop Technology. With Batas Pambansa 323 passed on September 7, 1982, and approved on November 18 of the same year, SSAT was converted into the Samar State Polytechnic College (SSPC). From serving as a laboratory shop of a provincial school, it has metamorphosed into a training ground of not only secondary but also tertiary, masteral and doctoral students. Students not only sought their own place in the field of Philippine labor, but also earnestly sought and worked for self-fulfillment, peace and progress for the Philippines. In October 1999, the Samar Regional School of Fisheries (SRSF) was generated to the college as provided for in Republic Act 8745 and as implemented in the General Appropriation Act of 1999. As recommended by the College Council and later approved by the Board of Trustees, the SRSF became the SSPC Mercedes Campus. As one of its colleges, it is now known as the College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences. On August 7, 2004, the Samar State Polytechnic College, by virtue of Republic Act 9313, was converted into Samar State University integrating therewith the Wright Vocational School in Paranas, Samar.

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20/05/2026

| SSU through University President Dr. Redentor S. Palencia and Engr. Raven Tabiongan, participated in the ASEAN Science Diplomats Assembly: 10th Founding Anniversary held on May 18–21, 2026, at the Acacia Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

The University joined the international gathering upon the invitation of the ASEAN Science Diplomats under the theme, “A Decade of Science Diplomacy: Bridging Divides, Inspiring Lives,” which brought together university presidents, executives, scientists, technology fellows, science diplomats, and thought leaders from ASEAN member countries and beyond.
The assembly was endorsed by the Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) of the ASEAN Secretariat and organized in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), Environmental and Climate Change Research Institute (ECCRI), and other national and international organizations.

SSU’s participation highlighted the University’s continued commitment to internationalization, research collaboration, innovation, and global engagement in advancing science and technology for sustainable development and community service.

14/05/2026

| SSU community warmly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Atty. Lorelie F. Tangaran, DM on her appointment as the New President of Northwest Samar State University.

May your vision and passion continue to empower students, faculty, and stakeholders as you lead the institution toward innovation, progress, and transformative education. We wish you wisdom, strength, and success as you embark on this meaningful journey of leadership and service.

Once again, congratulations and best wishes from your Samar State University family!

13/05/2026

| Drink up!

Don’t forget to drink your water and stay hydrated.

| Stay hydrated, Tradies!

In response to the rising heat index, SSU will be proving FREE drinking water starting this monday, April 13 at the SSU Convention Center Lobby to help keep everyone cool, safe, and hydrated. Just bring your own tumbler and take part in protecting both your health and the environment.

This initiative encourages everyone to stay mindful during extreme heat conditions while promoting sustainable practices through reduced plastic use. Small actions like refilling can make a big difference—for you and for the planet. Aligned with SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Stay cool, stay safe, and stay hydrated.

12/05/2026

| SSU is hiring Teaching positions for the College of Engineering, SSU Main Campus. Deadline of application is until May 26, 2026.

Apply now and be part of the SSU family!

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