Saint Vincent's College

Saint Vincent’s College, abbreviated as SVC, is the oldest and the most recognized higher educational institution in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines; situated in the heart of Dipolog City. SVC is a private, nonsectarian, non-stock and non-profit institution duly approved and authorized by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education to offer course programs from kindergarten to postgraduate levels.SVC is the first institution in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte granted government authority and recognition to offer a doctorate degree. Alumni and students of the college are referred to as Vincentians.HistorySaint Vincent's College, with its address at Padre Ramon Street, Estaka, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines; was founded on June 17, 1917, incorporated on June 20, 1917, and finally organized on July 20, 1917. It was first called the Dipolog Parochial School with the following Jesuit priests as the first incorporators and officers of the school administration: Bishop Ralph Curam DD. Rev. Fr. Francisco Garcia, Rev. Fr. Manuel Valles, Rev. Fr. Eliseo Gil, Rev. Fr. Hobac, and Rev. Fr. Handueza.