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.
Continuing the PWC Legacy
THE FOUNDERS
Ms. Francisca Tirona Benitez
Dean Conrado Benitez
Hon. Helena Z. Benitez
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairperson
Members:
Mrs. Ruby A. Benitez
Mr. Tomas Julio A. Benitez
Mr. Emmanuel Q. Canivel
Mr. Simeon P. Marfori II
Officers
Mr. Emmanuel Q. Canivel
President
Mrs. Ruby A. Benitez
Treasurer
Atty. Alro S. Paglinawan
Corporate Secretary
Living the PWC Mission
SARA DUTERTE
Served as Davao City Vice Mayor from 2007-2010, Mayor from 2010-2013 and 2016 to 2022
Serve as Vice President of the Philippines since 2022
POPOY BARBA
Award-winning Fashion Designer based in Dubai.
ELENA BENEDICTO
Entrepreneur and Restaurant Owner
ROVIC IRE CUASITO
A man of many jobs and interests. A true Philwomenian.
Our unique curriculum together with our partners in the industry will equip you with hands-on experience in the world of art and design, hospitality and tourism management, food technology, business and entrepreneurship, education, and information technology.