Basilan now has a state university

Inquirer.net - Oct 4, 2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Basilan State College has reached a historic milestone, having been elevated to university status. It was formally declared the Basilan State University (BasSU) during a ceremony held at the institution’s gymnasium in Barangay Sumagdang, Isabela City, Basilan, on Friday. Dr. Shirley Agrupis, Commission on Higher Education (Ched) chairperson, announced

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