University of Antique

The University of Antique^[1] (UA), formerly the Polytechnic State College of Antique,^[2] is a state university in the Philippines. It is mandated to provide higher technological, professional and vocational instruction and training in science, agricultural and industrial fields, as well as short-term technical or vocational courses. It is also mandated to promote research, advanced studies and progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.^[3] Its main campus is in Sibalom, Antique (a suburb of San Jose).

University of Antique

Onibirsidad kang Antique Pamantasan ng Antique (Filipino)
Former names	Antique School of Arts and Trades (1954-1982) Polytechnic State College of Antique (1982-2009)
Motto	Transforming lives, Building communities
Type	State University
Established	1954
Academic affiliations	AACCUP
Chairman	Comm. J. Prospero de Vera III
President	Dr. Pablo S. Crespo Jr.
Vice-president	Dr. Jelyn O. Alentajan (VP for Academic Affairs) Dr. Nelly E. Mistio (VP for Administration & Finance) Dr. May T. Delgado (VP for Research, Extension, Continuing Education & Training Services)
Students	21,992 (2021)
Address	Mayor Santiago A. Lotilla St. , Sibalom 5713 , Antique , Philippines 10°47′34″N 122°00′33″E
Campus	Main: Sibalom, Antique Satellite: Hamtic, Antique Tibiao, Antique Caluya, Antique Libertad, Antique
Alma Mater song	University of Antique Hymn
Nickname	UA
Website	antiquespride.edu.ph
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UA was originally the Antique School of Arts & Trades (ASAT)^[4] which was established by virtue of Republic Act 857 sponsored by the late Congressman Tobias A. Fornier in 1954 with Mr. Fermin Taruc as its first Superintendent. Mr. Taruc was sent to Sibalom, Antique by the Bureau of Vocational Education to set up and construct the first buildings of ASAT.