Marikina Polytechnic College

The Marikina Polytechnic College is a state technical college in the city of Marikina, Philippines.HistoryThe College underwent several transformations prior to its present status. The school was first established on July 18, 1947 as the Marikina Junior High School by virtue of Municipal Council Resolution No. 59, s.1947.On July 18, 1949, the school was renamed Marikina High School since the full four-year secondary general course was offered.Then, on July 18, 1952, the name of the school was again changed to Leodegario Victorino Memorial High School in honor of Leodegario Victorino, the first Marikenian to become Division Superintendent of Schools in the province of Rizal. The school retained its name until its conversion into a National School of Arts and Trades on July 1, 1957 by virtue of Republic Act No. 1586 authored by Rep. Serafin Salvador, Second District of Rizal. The school was then named as Marikina School of Arts and Trades (MSAT).During the school year 1957-1958, the first year of the Four-Year Secondary Trade Curriculum was started and the first batch of graduates finished in March 1961.Beginning the school year 1960-1961, the Two-Year Trade Technical Education Curriculum was offered with specializations in Applied Electronics, Industrial Electricity, and Woodworking.It was during the school year 1961-1962 when the Evening Opportunity Classes were organized to offer vocational courses which were highly in demand for the industries. The areas of specialization offered were: Electronics, Electricity, Machine Shop Practice, and Dressmaking.In 1962, the SEATO Textile Training Center was put up to provide a pool of textile technicians for the growing textile industry. It offered a One-Year Course in Mill Maintenance and One-Year Special Mechanical Technology.In 1965, the Philippines-France Pilot Training Center for Electrical Trades was established as an additional curricular offering by virtue of Republic Act No. 4815, sponsored by Congressman Frisco San Juan. It provided a pool of electrical technicians for the electrical industry.