Philippine Science High School Ilocos Region Campus

Philippine Science High School Ilocos Region Campus
Location

Philippines
Coordinates17°37′27.55″N 120°24′3.38″E / 17.6243194°N 120.4009389°E / 17.6243194; 120.4009389
Information
TypePublic specialized high school
EstablishedFebruary 6, 2002
Grades7 to 12
LanguageEnglish, Filipino
AffiliationDepartment of Science and Technology
Websiteirc.pshs.edu.ph

Philippine Science High School Ilocos Region Campus (PSHS–IRC) is a public secondary education institution in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. As part of the Philippine Science High School System, PSHS–SRC is intended to cater to students gifted in science and mathematics in the Ilocos Region.[1]

History

The establishment of the Philippine Science High School Ilocos Region Campus was initiated by House of Representatives member Salacnib Baterina.[2][3] Republic Act 9036 explicitly states San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur as a site for consideration for a PSHS campus in Ilocos Region[4][5] The PSHS Board of Trustees approved the creation of the Ilocos Region Campus on February 6, 2002 with the school opening on July 14, 2003.[4]

References

  1. ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  2. ^ "Philippine Science High School Ilocos Region Campus". Tawid News. June 17, 2009. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  3. ^ Nazario, Dhel (February 8, 2023). "PSHS-Ilocos campus unveils 'first of its kind' planetarium in the region". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Project Description: Philippine Science High School - Ilocos Region Campus" (PDF). Environmental Management Bureau Region 1. p. 1. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  5. ^ "Republic Act No. 9036". The LawPhil Project. March 12, 2001. Retrieved October 29, 2025.