Innovation is our tradition.

History

In 1919, the visionary couple Dean Conrado Benitez and Francisca Tirona Benitez founded in Manila the Philippine Women’s College (now the Philippine Women’s University). In time, their vision of women’s education would transcend the boundaries of Manila and reach south of the archipelago. PWC alumnae from Mindanao saw the need to spread and promote the educational objectives of their Alma Mater among the young people of Mindanao. This idea became a reality when the PWU Board of Trustees approved the plan to put up the Philippine Women’s College of Davao (PWC), which eventually opened its doors to students in 1953.

Vision

The PWC of Davao envisions a future-ready, agile, and resilient community whose members live spiritual, ethical, and purposeful lives as active, responsible citizens who care for and support the common good.

Mision

To Educate

We foster a supportive, inclusive, safe, and positive learning environment. We create accessible pathways for all learners to receive a well-rounded, values-driven, and quality education. We empower learners to become confident and active contributors to their communities and society.

To Contribute

We provide diverse opportunities for academic, personal, and professional growth. We conduct research that generates transformative solutions addressing real-world challenges. We champion the preservation and revitalization of Mindanaoan culture and heritage, promoting pride and identity.

To Lead

We cultivate meaningful collaborations among stakeholders, communities, and key sectors to drive innovation and progress. We harness knowledge and expertise to create purposeful and sustainable change. We advocate for environmental stewardship to ensure a resilient and sustainable future for all.

  • Professionalism

    Uphold high standards of conduct, competence, and ethics in all endeavors

  • Wisdom

    Foster knowledge, discernment, and lifelong learning

  • Compassion

    Show empathy, kindness, and care for others

  • Creativity

    Uphold high standards of conduct, competence, and ethics in all endeavors

  • Accountability

    Foster knowledge, discernment, and lifelong learning

  • Respect

    Show empathy, kindness, and care for others

  • Excellence

    Show empathy, kindness, and care for others

  • Stewardship

    Commit to environmental care and sustainable practices

Goal 1

Gain recognition as a premier educational institution, continuously innovating and dedicated to pursuing academic rigor, quality, and excellence.

Goal 2

Become the preferred school of choice, offering relevant, high-quality, and market-competitive academic programs.

Goal 3

Foster greater participation, enhanced job satisfaction, commitment to service and productivity, among PWC of Davao Academic (Teaching and NTP) and Non-Academic Personnel (Support Staff).

Goal 4

Develop the whole person through inclusive, transformative, learner-centered experiences.

Goal 5

Build a value-based, high-performing, service-oriented, organizational culture
and climate.

Goal 6

Ensure financial security and stability of PWC of Davao.

Goal 7

Maintain clean, environmentally friendly, climate-resilient facilities and infrastructure that facilitate learning and working engagement, catalyze creativity and collaboration, and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the PWC of
Davao community.

Goal 8

Be recognized as a research center for sustainable development and innovation, intertwining science, technology, arts, culture, and heritage in the Davao Region and in Mindanao.

Continuing the PWC Legacy

INSTITUTIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

THE FOUNDERS

Ms. Francisca Tirona Benitez
Dean Conrado Benitez
Hon. Helena Z. Benitez

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ms. Elizabeth San Pedro Lietz
Chairperson

Members:

Ms. Ruby A. Benitez
Mr. Tomas Julio A. Benitez 
Mr. Emmanuel Q. Canivel 
Mr. Emiliano Lo 

✝ Mr. Conrado L. Benitez II

President

Prof. Vicente Antonio V. Pijano III

Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Reynald A. Japay

Executive Director, Administrative Services

Dr. Maria Alma G. Facto

Executive Director, Academic Services

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR

Ms. Concepcion D. Pascua

Administrator

Ms. Mary Jane B. Belenson

Chief of Staff

Ms. Alma B. Bersano

Institutional Budget, External Projects Finance and Investments Officer

Ms. Cecilia Carrasco Torino-Briones

Director, Human Resources Development

Dr. Reynald A. Japay

Head, Flexible Learning Taskforce

Mr. Emi L. Englis

Head, Marketing Taskforce

Dr. Reynald A. Japay

COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Taskforce

Mr. Willie O. Lim

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Officer

Ms. Almah C. Bernadino Bautista

Alumni Advancement and Engagement Officer

Dr. Khaironesa P. Pahm

Gender And Development Officer

Mr. Raymond M. Cosare

Head, Culture, Arts and Heritage office

Ms. Mary Anne C. Abad

Executive Assistant

ACADEMICS

Dr. Aristotle Carandang

Dean, College

Ms.Ma. Elena O. Licco, LPT

Principal

Ms. Florifes A. Bertulfo

Registrar

Dr. MIlagros D. Saga

Assistant Dean for College

Mr. Raymond M. Cosare

Director, Center for Curriculum and Instructional Development Evening Administrator

Ms. Brenda Z. Barba

Cluster Director, Fine Arts and Interior Design (FAID)

Dr. Maria Alma G. Facto

Cluster Director, Arts, Science, Education, and Technology (ASET)

Ms. Deogracia B. Corpuz

Cluster Director, Accountancy, Business and Entrepreneurship (ABE)

Ms. Cherry Anne Diaz

Cluster Director, Hospitality Management / Travel Management (HM/TM)

Ms. Girlie B. Sumapig

Assistant Principal for Administration

Ms. Geraldine V. Turno

Assistant Principal for Academics

Dr. Mercedita R. Japay

Chairperson, PC Institutional Research Ethics Committee

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Deogracia B. Corpuz

Director, Finance Operations

Ms. Alma Rose B. Bersano

Director, Financial Planning

Ms. Mary Ann Caga-anan

Chief Accountant

ACADEMIC SERVICES

Dr. Maria Alma G. Facto

Executive Director, Academic Services

Dr. Maria Alma G. Facto

Director, Research for Development, Innovation and Publication (ReDIP)

Dr. Mercedita R. Japay

Chairperson, PC Institutional Research Ethics Committee

Ms. Genevieve D. Ruiz

Head, Guidance and Counseling Center

Dr. Khaironesa P. Pahm

Head, Institutional Community Extension

Ms. Delia F. Daligdig

Head, Resource Learning Center

TBA

Head, Social Media Center

Ms. Lariza Manug

Head, Institutional Sports Program

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Dr. Reynald A. Japay

Director, Institutional Planning, Development & Quality Assurance (IPDQA)

Dr. Alfonso U. Batilan

Head, Flexible Learning

Dr. Reynald A. Japay

Accreditation and ISO Officer

TBA

Institutional Evaluation and Data Analysis Office

TBA

Information Services and Events Management Office

TBA

Institutional Archives

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Prof. Vicente Antonio V. Pijano III

Director, Conrado L. Benitez II- Center for Professional and Career Development

Ms. Almah C. Bernardino-Bautista

Head, TESDA Diploma Program

Mr. Emmanuel R. Cabuloy

Head, Lithan Program

Mr. Emi L. Englis

Executive Director, Center for Innovation and Social Ventures

Ms. Maria Julieta R. Torres

Director, Linkages, Internalizationand Placement Office

Mr. Nikko Paolo P. Gumia

Director, Information and Communication Technology

Dr. Aristotle P. Carandang

Head, Institute for Indigenous Science, Technology, Arts and society (12STARS)

Ms. Maria Christina B. Ramos

Manager, FPIC

Ms. Maria Elena Remedios Ongkiko

PWC Museum Curator

Ms. Almah C. Bernardino-Bautista

Manager, TVET Center

Ms. Leonilyn S. Ituriaga

Enrolment Management (Admission Officer)

Mr. Michael P. Bauzon

Enrolment Management (Marketing Officer)

Ms. Florifes A. Bertulfo

Enrolment Management (Financial Aid Officer)

Mr. Nico G. Lopez

Institutional Identity & Values Formation Officer

Ms. Concepcion D. Pascua

Head, Institutional Services, Procurement, Health Center and Motor pool

Ms. Mary Jane B. Belenson

Head, General Services and Project Management

Mr. Michael R. John Casuga - Mr. Mark A. Lauron

Supervisors, Buildings, Grounds and General Services

Tertiary Education Department

Dr. Aristotle P. Carandang, LPT

Dean of College

Dr. Milagros D. Saga, LPT

Assistant Dean of College,
Program Chair,
Teacher Education

Dr. Milagros D. Saga, LPT

Academic Cluster Director

Ms. Deogracia B. Corpuz, CPA, MBA

Academic Cluster Director
Accountancy, Business Administration & Entrepreneurship (ABE)
Program Chair,
Management Accounting

Ms. Cherry Anne Z. Diaz, MBA

Academic Cluster Director
Hospitality Management & Tourism Management (HMTM)

Dr. Maria Alma G. Facto , RGC

Academic Cluster Director
Arts, Sciences, Education & Technology (ASET)

Ms. Ivy I. Anto, RPm

OIC Program Chair
AB/BSin Psychology

Mr. Emi L. Englis, MAFAD

Program Chair, Fine Arts

Dr. Archie S. Gonzaga, LPT

Program Chair, Information Technology

Mr. Mervin B. Guiang, MM

Program Chair, Hospitality Management & Tourism Management (HMTM)

Deng Japay

Program Chair, Culture & Arts Education (CAEd)

IDr. Mariz Anne L. Laingo

Program Chair, Interior Design

Jerome D. Manapol, MAEd-PE, LPT

Program Chair, Physical Education

Maria Christina B. Ramos, MScFS, PFT

Program Chair, Food Technology

Dr. Esther D. Paraba

Program Chair, BS Entrepreneurship

Mary Jean V. Sollesta, CPA

Program Chair, Accountancy

Susan M. Tabanao, MBA

Program Chair, Business Administration

Emmalyn Balon-Yee, LPT

Program Chair, Multimedia Arts
Moderator, School Publication

Leslie A. Nadon, MAST, LPT

Coordinator, General Education

Dally Rose Q. Amandoron

Coordinator, Fashion & Industrial Design

Laura Nerissa G. Arriola

Coordinator, Painting & Visual Communication

Arch. Clint Jone S. Dalman

Coordinator, Interior Design

Loraine Ruth P. Lumen, PFT

Coordinator, Food Technology

Raymond M. Cosare, MAIM

Evening Administrator
(under the Office of the Chancellor)

Dr. Alfonso U. Bantilan

Academic Coordinator, Flexible Learning

Dr. Leah M. Cabang, LPT

Head, Office of the Student Affairs (OSA)

Dr. Khaironesa P. Pahm, LPT

Head, TED Community Extension (ComEx)
Coordinator, TED Sports Program
(reporting to Academic Services)

Ma. Gemma L. Largo, MAEd, LPT

Coordinator, National Service Training Program (NSTP)
(reporting to Academic Services)

Fourth Omictin

Coordinator, Institutional Management Enterprise (IME)

Basic Education Department

Middle Level Coordinators

Ms. Ma. Elena O. Licco

Principal

Ms. Geraldine V. Turno

Asst. Principal for Academics

Ms. Girlie B. Sumapig

Asst. Principal for Administration

Ms. Nelsie T. Portillo

Preschool to Grade 2

Ms. Maria Nancel S. Lanticse

Eng. 3/Reading & Writing/EAPP

Mr. Peter Paul T. Sigue

Science & Health/STEM Strand

Ms. Dianne P. Llanes

Aral Pan/Filipino/Values Ed.

Ms. Ann Kathryn R. Sucaldito

TLE/Computer Ed.

Ms. Beverly P. Balagot

MAPEH

Ms. Rosalie J. Tolentino

Modified Work & Study Program

Mr. Ramon Antunio Karloz S. Tuyogon

ABM Strand

Mr. Arjay A. Caballero

HUMSS Strand

Mr. Peter John T. Toyorada

Arts & Design/Travel Services

Ms. Ma. Julieta C. Maniego

H.E. (FBS, Cookery and Bread & Pastry Prod)

Dr. Archie S. Gonzaga

Information Communication and Technology

Mr. Jessan D. Bakiao

SMAW/P.E. & Health/ BED Sports Coordinator

Mr. Daryl D. Ligutan

Mathematics/Immersion Focal Person for SHS

Ms. Lariza Irina G. Manug

21st Century/Creative Writing/Oral Comm.

Ms. Marilyn G. Nebria

Co-Curricular Head

Mr. Donrich Angelo G. Grande

Community Engagement Activities

Mr. Nico Jay G. Lopez

Institutional Values Formation Head

Mr. Edwin Jr. V. Dalumpines

Student Formation Officer (SHS)

Mr. Sejocktian A. Amoguez

Student Formation Officer (SHS)

Ms. Quennie Juscine L. Jotohot

Student Formation Officer (SHS)

Ms. Amelita D. Jumalon

Student Formation Officer (JHS)

Mr. James John S. Agudelo

Student Formation Officer (GS)

Mr. Razel N. Pueblas

BED Executive Assistant