During the month of Hearts and Love, on February 14, 1951, a group of civic-spirited, loved and blessed citizens headed by the late Dr. Leocadio E. Ignacio, the former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Juan A. Galapon, Mr. Felix C. Elefante, Mr. Pedro Y. Lactao and Rev. Jose Pas Franada became the blessing in Mallig by founding an institution to provide quality education to the ambitious children of Mallig to go beyond the elementary school level. Its registration with the Securities Exchange Commission was approved on May 9, 1951.
The institution known as the “Western Isabela Academy” (WIA) was initially registered as a Secondary School and a non-sectarian proprietary institution in a two-room building along the national highway. In 1952, a year after its founding day, the school purchased a new site where it is presently located, constructed a school building to accommodate the growing population coming from neighboring towns of Quezon, Roxas, Quirino, Burgos, San Manuel and nearby towns of Ifugao and Mt. Province.
The school’s excellent accomplishments in academics, co and extra- curricular activities the school became popular. Its basic services were expanded when a complete Elementary curriculum was opened from 1992 to 1994.
On March 15, 1994, the school was renamed Western Isabela Polytechnic College (WIPC) with four curricular offerings in the tertiary level namely; Bachelor in Elem. Education, Bachelor in Secondary Education, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Commerce in addition to the Basic Education program. Many significant developments were achieved during this period.
On January 19, 2004, the Board of Directors led by the late President and BOD Chairman, Dr. Leocadio E. Ignacio, unanimously decided to change the name of the school into Mallig Plains Colleges (MPC), a name that is most fitting tribute to the school’s widening representation of the rice basket of the province, the expansive region of Mallig Plains.
More degree courses were offered like Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Education. The school also offered TESDA accredited courses. The creation of the Science High School which was given government recognition, No. J-21, s. 2015 and the Senior High School which was issued a Provisional Permit, R-02, No. 009, s. 2015 and to be issued government recognition, are some relevant and significant accomplishments of the school.
Different programs were accredited by the PACUCOA. The Basic Education, Elementary and High School are on their Level 2 status; BS Business Administration, Level 2, preparing for Level 3; BEEd and BSEd under the College of Teacher Education, Level 2; MAEd and MBA of the Graduate School, Level 1 preparing for Level 2 and Candidate Status for BS Criminology and BS HRM.
Mallig Plains Colleges has soared high and leveled up and continuously soaring high and leveling up through the generosity of our President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Dr. Praxedes Asuncion-Ignacio coupled with the harmonious and synergetic relations of the members of the Board, the faculty and staff, other school personnel and all the stakeholders of education. The school is admired and appreciated by people coming from other schools and other places not only in the local level but also from other countries. The school has gained popularity and is now known because of the outstanding and significant achievements in academics, co and extra -curricular activities as well as the many improvements on the physical aspect of the school.
Philosophy
Every individual has the right to quality education that empowers him to perform his duties and obligation to society.
Mission
A highly recognized Higher Education Institution that produces competent professional and technical individuals for social and economic progress.
Vision
Train students in competencies and values relevant to socio-economic development comparable to global standards.
Goals
1. To produce employable graduates with honor, dignity, and integrity.
2. To enhance capabilities to employers through professional development program.
3. To render quality services for the satisfaction of stakeholders.
4. To undertake research to address national and global concerns.