University of Abra

University of Abra
Former names
  • Lagangilang Farm School[1]
  • Lagangilang Agricultural School[1]
  • Lagangilang National Agricultural School[2][1]
  • Lagangilang Agricultural College[3][1]
  • Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (1983–2021)
TypeState college
Established1908; 116 years ago (1908)[1]
PresidentGregorio T. Turqueza Jr.
Location
Lagangilang, Abra
,
Philippines

17°36′42″N 120°43′56″E / 17.6117°N 120.7322°E / 17.6117; 120.7322
Campus
NicknameBuffaloes
MascotBuffalo
Websitewww.asist.edu.ph
University of Abra is located in Luzon
University of Abra
Location in Luzon
University of Abra is located in Philippines
University of Abra
University of Abra (Philippines)

The University of Abra (UAbra), formerly Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST), is a public, non-sectarian, state-funded university in Abra, Philippines. Its main campus is located in Lagangilang and has satellite campuses in La Paz and in the capital town of Bangued.

ASIST was converted to university status by decree of Republic Act 11574 or the "University of Abra Law" which was approved on July 23, 2021.

The gymnasium at Bangued campus, named Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium, is also used as the home venue of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's Abra Weavers.[4]

  1. ^ a b c d e "History". Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  2. ^ "R.A. No. 4647". The Corpus Juris. 6 June 1966. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Batas Pambansa Blg. 392". The LawPhil Project. 18 May 1983. Archived from the original on Aug 22, 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Weavers win for home crowd in MPBL's first game in Abra". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-06-17.