Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology

Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology
Former names	Malita Barangay High School; (1966-1968); Malita High School; (1968-1982); Malita Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology; (1982-1984);
Type	State College
Established	1966
President	Dr. Lynette A. Bontia
Vice-president	Dr. Marlyn B. Llameg (VPAA); Dr. Edelyn S. Albiso (VPAF)
Dean	Prof. John Paul R. Pacyao (IFMS); Dr. Pedro M. Avenido (IPGS); Dr. Karen G. Cabalquinto (ITEIT); Dr. Elenito P. Bugawisan (IASDC); Dr. Jonel Mark Sarno (IHS)
Location	Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines; 6°25′05″N 125°36′26″E / 6.41806°N 125.60716°E
Campus	Malita, Kapatagan Extension, Matanao, Buhangin Extension
Colors	Green & Golden Yellow
Website	spamast.edu.ph
	Location in Mindanao Location in the Philippines

The Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology, formerly known as Malita Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology,^[1] is a public college in Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines. It is mandated to provide higher technologies and vocational instruction and training in science, agricultural and industrial fields, as well as short term technical or vocational courses. It is also mandated to promote research, advance studies and progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.^[2] Its Main (Malita) Campus is located in Brgy. Poblacion. It has one satellite campus located in Brgy. Buhangin still in Malita. In 2019, the Digos Campus was separated to form a new state college.

History

SPAMAST traces its roots from Malita Barangay High School when it was created through Municipal Ordinance No. 70 on 1966. On July 5, 1968 through Municipal Resolution No. 80, it became the “Malita High School" which offered a complete secondary curriculum. In 1969, a Marcos–type building with 10 rooms was constructed in a two-hectare lot donated by Mrs. Juanita De Salmon.

On February 8, 1982 through Batas Pambansa Bilang 148, the Malita High School was converted into a state college known as the “Malita Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology” (MAMAST). Engr. Ramon M. Barbon became the first College President.

On March 9, 1984, the Batas Pambansa Bilang 651 changed the name of MAMAST to “Southern Philippines Agri-Business, Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST)” to expand its scope and interest in the fields of agriculture and fisheries.

In 1989, SPAMAST acquired an 8-hectare land in Buhangin, Malita which is now the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) Campus. In 1992, the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur donated a 5.4-hectare land in Brgy. Matti, Digos City for the establishment of the Digos Campus. In 1993, a 1.5-hectare land was acquired by the college along the shoreline fronting the Malita Campus.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED

INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE STUDIES (IPGS)

Master of Arts in Education 
       major in Educational Management
       major in Language Teaching
       major in Mathematics Teaching
       major in Science Teaching
Master of Science in Fisheries 
       major in Aquaculture
Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity
Master of Business Administration
Certificate in Pre-School Education
Certificate in Teacher Education

INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES AND MARINE SCIENCES (IFMS)

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
       major in Coastal Ecosystems Management 
Diploma in Fisheries Technology (2 years)

INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ITEIT)

Bachelor of Secondary Education
       major in English
       major in Science
       major in Mathematics
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education
       major in Home Economics
       major in Agri-Fishery Arts
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Associate in Computer Technology (2 years)

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION (IASDC)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Development Communication

INSTITUTE OF HUMAN SERVICE (IHS)

Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Social Work

INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE (IBMG)

Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System
Bachelor in Public Administration

References

General

Specific

^ Philippine Bilang 651
^ Philippine Batas Pambansa Blg. 148 Section 2

[1] Philippine Bilang 651

[2] Philippine Batas Pambansa Blg. 148 Section 2

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