Southern Leyte State University

Southern Leyte State University
	The seal bears the name of the University and the year its oldest campus (SLSU-San Juan) was established. The three words inside the circle relate to the mandated functions of the university: Knowledge (instruction), Innovation (research), and Service (extension).
Former name	Sogod National Trade School; Southern Leyte School of Arts and Trades; Southern Leyte State College of Science and Technology; Tomas Oppus Normal College;
Motto	Eruditio. Invenio. Servo.
Motto in English	Knowledge. Innovation. Service.
Type	State University
Established	March 7, 2004
Academic affiliations	AACCUP and ISO 9001:2008
President	Dr. Jude A. Duarte
Vice-president	Dr. Constantino G. Medilo, Jr.; (VP for Academic Affairs); Dr. Dewoowoogen P. Baclayon; (VP for Administration & Finance); Dr. Francis Ann R. Sy; (VP for Research, Innovation & Extension Services); Dr. Annabelle M. Hufalar; (VP for Student & Auxiliary Services);
Location	Southern Leyte, Philippines; 10°23′30″N 124°58′47″E / 10.39167°N 124.97972°E
Campus	6 Campuses ; Sogod, Southern Leyte (Main Campus); Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte; San Juan, Southern Leyte; Bontoc, Southern Leyte; Hinunangan, Southern Leyte; Maasin City, Southern Leyte;
Colors	Navy Blue & white
Nickname	Mighty Kingfishers
Sporting affiliations	SCUAA
Website	southernleytestateu.edu.ph
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Southern Leyte State University (Filipino: Pamantasang Pamahalaan ng Southern Leyte^[1]) is a public university situated in Southern Leyte, Philippines. It is mandated to provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in trade, fishery, agriculture, forestry, science, education, commerce, engineering and related courses. It is also mandated to undertake research and extension services, and provided progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.^[2] Formerly the Southern Leyte State College of Science and Technology and Tomas Oppus Normal College, SLSU was created through the passage of Republic Act 9261 on March 7, 2004.^[3]

^ Direktoryo ng mga Ahensiya at Opisyal ng Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas (PDF) (in Filipino). Department of Budget and Management. 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
^ Philippine Republic Act No. 9261 Section 2
^ SLSU is the only State University in the province of Southern Leyte.

[1] Direktoryo ng mga Ahensiya at Opisyal ng Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas (PDF) (in Filipino). Department of Budget and Management. 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.

[2] Philippine Republic Act No. 9261 Section 2

[3] SLSU is the only State University in the province of Southern Leyte.

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The seal bears the name of the University and the year its oldest campus (SLSU-San Juan) was established. The three words inside the circle relate to the mandated functions of the university: Knowledge (instruction), Innovation (research), and Service (extension).
Former name	Sogod National Trade School Southern Leyte School of Arts and Trades Southern Leyte State College of Science and Technology Tomas Oppus Normal College
Motto	Eruditio. Invenio. Servo.
Motto in English	Knowledge. Innovation. Service.
Type	State University
Established	March 7, 2004
Academic affiliations	AACCUP and ISO 9001:2008
President	Dr. Jude A. Duarte
Vice-president	Dr. Constantino G. Medilo, Jr. (VP for Academic Affairs) Dr. Dewoowoogen P. Baclayon (VP for Administration & Finance) Dr. Francis Ann R. Sy (VP for Research, Innovation & Extension Services) Dr. Annabelle M. Hufalar (VP for Student & Auxiliary Services)
Location	Southern Leyte , Philippines 10°23′30″N 124°58′47″E / 10.39167°N 124.97972°E / 10.39167; 124.97972
Campus	6 Campuses Sogod, Southern Leyte (Main Campus) Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte San Juan, Southern Leyte Bontoc, Southern Leyte Hinunangan, Southern Leyte Maasin City, Southern Leyte
Colors	Navy Blue & white
Nickname	Mighty Kingfishers
Sporting affiliations	SCUAA
Website	southernleytestateu.edu.ph
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