The Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL) is a private Catholic coeducational basic and higher education institution run by the Philippine Central Province of the Society of the Divine Word in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines. It was founded by Rev. Fr. Juan Carullo, a retired army chaplain in 1947.
Administration
Presidents
- Rev. Fr. Joseph L. Bates, SVD (1961-1971)
- Rev. Fr. Donald Mulrenan, SVD, OIC (1968-1970)
- Rev. Fr. Florante S. Camacho, SVD (1970-1973)
- Rev. Fr. Valentino D. Darunday, SVD (1973-1979)
- Rev. Fr. Alfredo A. Reyes, SVD (1979-1985)
- Rev. Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD (1985-1989)
- Rev. Fr. Alfredo Reyes, SVD (1989-1990)
- Rev. Fr. Restituto A. Lumanlan, SVD (1990-1993)
- Rev. Fr. Joel Thomson Ll. Maribao, SVD (1993-1994)
- Rev. Fr. Jose M. Calucag, SVD (1994-1998)
- Rev. Fr. Ignacio C. Joaquin, SVD, OIC (1998-1999)
- Rev. Fr. Michael O. Padua, SVD (1999-2002)
- Rev. Fr. Francisco Antonio T. Estepa, SVD (2002-2008)[1]
- Rev. Fr. Crispin Cordero, SVD (2008-2017)[2]
- Rev. Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD (2017-2026)[3]
- Rev. Fr. Renato A. Tampol, SVD, PhD (2026-present)
Academics
Schools
- Graduate School of Business Management
- School of Business, Management, and Accountancy
- School of Education, Arts and Sciences
- School of Engineering and Computer Studies
- School of Hospitality Management
- School of Nursing
Graduate Programs
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- Master in Public Management (MPM) Major in: Public Administration; Non-Thesis
Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy[4]
- Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Internal Auditing
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in: Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Marketing Management; Operations Management
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Physical Education
- Bachelor of Special Needs Education
- Bachelor in Human Services
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in: English; Science; Mathematics; Filipino
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering[5]
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering[5] Major in: Construction Engineering and Management; Structural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Major in: Software Development
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Major in: Multimedia Technology; Web Development Technology
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing[6]
Non-Degree Programs
- College Teaching Certification
Campuses
The Divine Word College of Legazpi has two campuses: the Arnold Janssen Campus and the Josef Freinademetz Campus. The Josef Freinademetz Campus administers the basic education department and tertiary level schools such as the School of Nursing and the School of Hospitality Management. The rest of the undergraduate schools and the Graduate School are assigned to the Arnold Janssen Campus.
References
- 1."USC installs Fr. Estepa as 12th University President". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Cebu Daily News. September 19, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- 2."PSM-Bicol Chapter : First Regional Annual Convention And Scientific Meeting Held In Legazpi City". psm.org.ph. Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. October 4, 2008. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- 3.Aquino, Leslie Ann (February 9, 2020). "Priest dancing 'Tala' during his homily not meant to disrespect Holy Mass". mb.com.ph. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- 4.Monde, Jeel (March 15, 2019). "ACCOUNTANCY COURSE: List Of Universities In Region 5 (Bicol Region) With This Course". philnews.ph. Philippine News. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- 5.[5.2]Monde, Jeel (March 18, 2019). "Engineering Universities In Philippines: REGION 5 (Bicol Region) Schools With Engineering Courses". philnews.ph. Philippine News. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- 6.Monde, Jeel (April 1, 2019). "Medical Schools In Philippines: REGION 5 (Bicol Region) Universities Offering Related Courses". philnews.ph. Philippine News. Retrieved July 18, 2026.