Divine Word College of Legazpi

	Dalubhasaang Banal na Salita ng Legazpi (Filipino)
Former names	Liceo de Albay (1947-1960); Divine Word High School (1961-1965)
Motto	Duc in Altum (Latin)
Motto in English	Put Out into the Deep
Type	Private Catholic Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
Established	1947
Founder	Rev. Fr. Juan Carullo
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic; (Divine Word Missionaries)
Academic affiliations	DWEA; CEAP; PAASCU
President	Rev. Fr. Renato A. Tampol, SVD, PhD
Faculty	98 (2019)
Students	2,138 (2019)
Location	Corner J.P. Rizal and Fr. J.L. Bates St., Albay District, Legazpi City; ,; Albay; ,; Philippines; 13°08′17″N 123°44′08″E / 13.13816°N 123.73555°E
Campus	Urban; Main; Arnold Janssen Campus; Corner J.P. Rizal and Fr. J.L. Bates St., Albay District, Legazpi City; Satellite; Josef Freinademetz Campus; Capt. F. Aquende Drive, Cruzada, Legazpi City
Newspaper	The Channel (College); The Divinian Frontier (Senior High School); The Divinian Publication (Junior High School)
Alma Mater song	DWCL Hymn
Patron Saints	Arnold Janssen; Joseph Freinademetz
Colors	Gray Blue
Nickname	Divinian Falcons
Sporting affiliations	PRISAA; ACAA
Mascot	Red Falcon
Website	www.dwc-legazpi.edu

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)^[5]
Rev. Fr. Crispin Cordero, SVD (2008-2017)^[6]
Rev. Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD (2017-2026)^[7]
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)
- Non-Thesis
Master in Public Management (MPM)
- Major in: Public Administration
- Non-Thesis

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy^[8]
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^[9]
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering^[9]
- 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^[10]

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

Back to citation "Member Schools (Region 5)". ceap.org.ph. Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
Back to citation "Member School: Divine Word College of Legazpi". paascu.org.ph. Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 "Private Higher Education Institutions Faculty-Student Ratio: AY 2018-19" (PDF). Commission on Higher Education. 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
Back to citation "Member Schools (Region 5)". prisaa.com. Private Schools Athletic Association. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
Back to citation "USC installs Fr. Estepa as 12th University President". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Cebu Daily News. September 19, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
Back to citation "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.
Back to citation 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.
Back to citation 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.
Back to citation occurrence 9.0 Back to citation occurrence 9.1 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.
Back to citation 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.

External links

Official website

[1] Back to citation "Member Schools (Region 5)". ceap.org.ph. Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines. Retrieved July 14, 2026.

[2] Back to citation "Member School: Divine Word College of Legazpi". paascu.org.ph. Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. Retrieved July 14, 2026.

[source-ched2019-3-3-3] Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 "Private Higher Education Institutions Faculty-Student Ratio: AY 2018-19" (PDF). Commission on Higher Education. 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2026.

[4] Back to citation "Member Schools (Region 5)". prisaa.com. Private Schools Athletic Association. Retrieved July 14, 2026.

[5] Back to citation "USC installs Fr. Estepa as 12th University President". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Cebu Daily News. September 19, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2026.

[6] Back to citation "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.

[7] Back to citation 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.

[8] Back to citation 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.

[source-philnews-9-9-9] Back to citation occurrence 9.0 Back to citation occurrence 9.1 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.

[10] Back to citation 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.

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