{"id":170,"date":"2021-08-16T21:04:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T21:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2026-06-19T09:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T01:48:51","slug":"about-pwu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/about-pwu\/","title":{"rendered":"About PWU"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; min_height=&#8221;200 px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1781681248570{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pwu-header-min-v4-1920x300px.jpg?id=84213) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;topbnnr&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;About&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%2393282C&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692761941574{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Home-Gradient-BG.jpg?id=47) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686723597833{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;about-us-content&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Philippine Women\u2019s University or PWU is a non-stock, non-for-profit, non-sectarian educational institution duly existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. The history of the Philippine Women\u2019s University began on June 9, 1919, when educator and civic rights leaders Francisca Tirona Benitez along with six other women, Clara Aragon, Concepcion Aragon, Paz Marquez Benitez, (sister-in-law of Francisca Benitez) Carolina Ocampo Palma, Mercedes Rivera, and Socorro Marquez Zaballero, founded the Philippine Women\u2019s College, with Paz serving as its first president. It was a time when women\u2019s rights and empowerment began to take hold in the national consciousness in the wake of the success of women\u2019s suffrage rights in other countries, especially in the United States. Thus, the college aimed to prepare women for life service and leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The college first offered primary and secondary education. Later followed on with education, commerce, and philosophy. It already had the distinction of being the first private educational institution to have a student council in 1922. It was officially recognized in1932 as the first for-women university in Asia founded by Asians. The PWU\u2019s core values are fostered through a curriculum centered on holistic character formation, cultural and national heritage preservation, family solidarity, ethical professionalism, and service to the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the university celebrates 102 years of service to the country and catering to both women and men, embracing inclusion and cultural diversity.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686724133722{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1629200648359{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vision&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2393282C&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A leading University recognized for its excellence in teaching and research, delivery of transformative, inclusive, and affordable education<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Mission&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2393282C&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PWU is a leading educational institution in the Philippines, committed to improving lives through transformative and inclusive education that treasures excellence, spirituality, family values, heritage, community service, and citizenship.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686724150242{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1629200648359{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Core Values&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2393282C&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic Excellence:<\/strong> Continuous pursuit of quality, innovation, relevance and job demand practicality, delivery of effective and functional education for the individual and community<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Integrity:<\/strong> Commitment to pursue probity by upholding respect, trust, and decency<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diversity:<\/strong> Openness to multicultural learning, growth and development opportunities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service:<\/strong> Delivery of excellent service while caring for all stakeholders, the community, and country<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commitment:<\/strong> Engagement, responsibility, and accountability in all undertakings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Four-fold Objective&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2393282C&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holistic development of personality &amp; moral character<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation for a vocation, career and profession<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training for home and family life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training for community participation and leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;20&#8243; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_tablet=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686724244355{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;PWU HYMN&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23931e1f&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>Lyrics: Ambassador Jose E. Romero<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>Music: M. Velez<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>I<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Let others sing their praises of their Alma Maters fair,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Let them ponder on the graces of their College great and rare<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">But my heart beats true forever for the College I love best<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">I shall cease to treasure never mem\u2019ries of her in my breast, in my breast&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Chorus<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Loyal may we ever be, may we learn her lessons right<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Proud may we ever be of the Philippine Women\u2019s University<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>II<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Other hues thrill other bosoms red, blue, gray in other\u2019s sight<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Are the fairest tints of blossoms, but for me Maroon and White<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Wherever we may wander, and wherever we may roam<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">On its message let us ponder, Love of country, God and home<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Repeat<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Loyal may we ever be, may we learn her lessons right<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Proud may we ever be of the Philippine Women\u2019s University<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Coda<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Philippine Women\u2019s University<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;GRADUATION MARCH&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23931e1f&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>Composed for the PWU<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>By Rodolfo Cornejo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">As we come marching down the pathway<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Singing, cheering,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Deep in our hearts we feel the parting<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">From our Alma Mater,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Oh! Philippine Women\u2019s \u2018U\u2019<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">We come to salute you today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You\u2019re the dearest Alma Mater,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Fairest Alma Mater,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">We are very proud of you.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Oh! Philippine Women\u2019s \u2018U\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Before we should bid fare-thee-well<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">We will say \u2019midst tears and laughter<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That we will forever<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Cherish all the days spent with you.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; min_height=&#8221;200 px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1781681248570{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pwu-header-min-v4-1920x300px.jpg?id=84213) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;topbnnr&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"folder":[],"class_list":["post-170","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84257,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170\/revisions\/84257"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170"},{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwu.edu.ph\/sandbox\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}