Divine Word College of Vigan

The Divine Word College of Vigan or DWCV is a private, Catholic, co-educational institution of higher learning run by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It was founded in 1822 by the society as the Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepción.[1] The current president is Rev. Fr. Edsel R. Demillo, SVD, PhD.

Divine Word College of Vigan
Former name
Colegio de la Immaculada Concepción (1822)
MottoSemper Fidelis
Motto in English
Always Faithful
TypePrivate Roman Catholic Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
Established1822 (1822)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Society of the Divine Word)
Academic affiliations
PresidentFr.Dominador O. Ramis, SVD
Address
Burgos Street, Barangay I
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17°34′29″N 120°23′23″E
CampusUrban
Alma Mater songDivine Hymn (DWCV Hymn)
Colors Sky blue  and  White 
NicknameDivinians
Location in Luzon
Divine Word College of Vigan (Philippines)

References

  1. Augusto F Villalón (1999). The historic town of Vigan, Philippines - Nomination Dossier (PDF) (Report). World Heritage Committee Nomination Documentation. p. 9. Retrieved September 11, 2014.


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