HISTORY OF ST. JOHN TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES

ST. JOHN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY was conceived by Dr. Felizardo Y. Francisco and Engr. Benito F. Padallan in April 1989, as an urgent response for academic preparation of students in the tertiary level for the enhancement of basic craftsmanship in technical courses needed by the booming industries and business establishments in the vicinity of Novaliches.

ST. JOHN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY was organized, registered, and approved as a non-stock, non-profit educational institution on September 18, 1989. It was through the concerted efforts of Messrs. Cesar J. Silvestre, Elpidio J. Cardenas, Orvil M. Molina, Demetrio L. Pasco, Juanito B. Garcia, Mrs. Victoria A. Padallan, Mrs. Marcela S. Francisco and Ms. Gemma A. Padallan who acted in their capacity as members of the Board of Trustees. Thus the vision and goal of SJIT was moving towards its realization.

On June 11, 1990, SJIT was given Government Permit by the, National Capital Region, (Department of Education Culture and Sports) to offer, in full operation five technical courses, namely: Automotive Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Industrial Electricity, Machine Shop Practice and Radio-Television Mechanics.

After a year of operation, SJIT “gained the fruit of its toil” as proven by statistical data wherein ninety percent (90%) of the graduates ventured into a small and medium scale business under the auspices of SJIT Placement and Assistance Program. In recognition of this exemplary efforts of school administrators and students. SJIT was given government recognition on March 27, 1991 effective S.Y. 1991-1992

Consequently, additional courses were included in the curricula. (Technical Technology, Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Education, and Engineering Courses) under the supervision of CHED and TESDA.

In year 1997, SJIT was given the college status under its present name ST. JOHN TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES.

In this period of growth and expansion, the action programs are currently handled by Dr. Laura A. Lintao whose diverse backgrounds and expertise are instrumental in providing objectivity to the pursuit of the highest expression of academic excellence.

With the full support from the members of the Board of trustees, the President and Executive Council Officers focuses on the implementation of prioritized planning, rational decisions in dealing with routine works, time management skills, expanded advertising support in its state-of-the-art technology, and the continuous improvement of facilities and structures.

The dream and vision for a university status for ST. JOHN TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES may not be too far.