Pampanga State University

What Pampanga State University does

Pampanga State University (PSU; formerly Don Honorio Ventura State University / DHVSU) is a CHED-supervised State University and College (SUC) operating eight campuses across Pampanga province in Central Luzon, Philippines, with a Main Campus in Cabambangan, Bacolor and satellite campuses in Mexico, Porac, Santo Tomas, Lubao, Candaba, Apalit, and City of San Fernando. The university delivers undergraduate and graduate programs through ten colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business Studies, Computing Studies, Education, Engineering & Architecture, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Industrial Technology, Social Sciences & Philosophy), a Graduate School, a School of Law, a Laboratory High School, and Senior High School, plus a free-tuition mandate under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.

Revenue is generated primarily through an annual government budget allocation deliberated at the Batasang Pambansa, supplemented by tuition and miscellaneous fees (largely waived under the free-quality-higher-education mandate), training and assessment fees from the Training Services Office (Professional Advancement Center, Skills Capability Enhancement Center, Accredited Competency Assessment Center), contracted extension services to external agencies (BJMPRO III, DSWD FO III, DOST-III, DOLE, DTI, private firms including SGV & Co. Clark and Leonio Land Holdings), and in-kind grants such as DTI-donated Shared Service Facility fabrication equipment.

Technology infrastructure comprises Student, Faculty, Admission, and Scholarship web portals on sms.pampangastateu.edu.ph and scholarship.pampangastateu.edu.ph, an ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Management System across all campuses, a Data Privacy Office compliant with RA 10173, upcoming Canvas LMS deployment, Turnitin academic-integrity integration, and a fabrication laboratory outfitted with 5-axis CNC, 3D laser scanner, and CNC milling equipment. The university's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer enrollment via online portals and on-campus admissions, with marketing concentrated through the Public Relations and Industry Linkages Office (PRILO), an owned website with 338,771 tracked visitors, conferences, job fairs, and earned media. No public API or developer platform is exposed.

Name

Pampanga State University

Legal name

Pampanga State University (PSU)

Website

https://pampangastateu.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pampanga State University is a CHED-supervised multi-campus Philippine state university operating eight campuses across Pampanga province, delivering free undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, computing, business, and education, plus research and extension services to government and industry partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (State University)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community/Tribal Two-Year Colleges (Associate Degree–Granting) (EDAHANAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate graduate programs
• Engineering computing education
• Research innovation extension
• Licensure examination preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Pampanga

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidy (SUC Budget Allocation): As a State University, PSU receives annual budget allocations deliberated at the Batasang Pambansa; the University President participated in the FY 2025 pre-plenary and plenary budget hearings on September 17-18, 2024. Commended by the Department of Budget and Management's Annual Agency Performance Review Recognition Program on June 18, 2026.
2. Tuition and Other Fees: Collection of tuition and miscellaneous fees from enrolled students (Graduate School, School of Law, Colleges). Mandate includes "delivering free, quality higher education" consistent with the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.
3. Training, Assessment and Extension Services Fees: Income from Training Services Office units — Professional Advancement Center (PAC), Skills Capability Enhancement Center (SCEC), and Accredited Competency Assessment Center (ACAC) — and contracted extension programs delivered to external partners.
4. Donations / In-Kind Grants (Government & Private): Receipt of donated equipment and resources such as DTI's Shared Service Facility (SSF) machines, tools, and equipment; scholarship funding (e.g., Zonta Manila 1 socio-economic support); and partner MOA/MOU resource contributions.
5. Research Grants and Awards-Based Incentives: Faculty research outputs (29th University In-House Review presented 59 papers; 30th presented 52) supported through research management funding; internationalization incentives (UI GreenMetric participation).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pampanga State University is a multi-campus Philippine state university (formerly DHVSU) that delivers free quality higher education through more than 30 undergraduate and graduate academic programs across 10 colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business Studies, Computing Studies, Education, Engineering & Architecture, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Industrial Technology, Social Sciences & Philosophy), a Graduate School, a School of Law, a Laboratory High School, and Senior High School. It supplements instruction with research and innovation programs, training/assessment/extension services for external partners, and digital student services (Student/Faculty/Admission portals, Scholarship Affairs System, upcoming Canvas LMS, Turnitin access).

Product overview

Pampanga State University (formerly Don Honorio Ventura State University / DHVSU) is a multi-campus Philippine state university offering a portfolio of academic, research, extension, and digital services rather than a single unified SaaS product. Its technology-facing offerings are organized around a shared Student Management System (SMS) platform that exposes a Student Portal, a Faculty Portal, and an Online Admission Portal, complemented by a separate Scholarship Affairs System. On the academic side, the University delivers Undergraduate programs (e.g., BSInfoTech) and Graduate School and School of Law programs across its Main, Mexico, Porac, Santo Tomas, Lubao, Candaba, Apalit, and City of San Fernando campuses, supported by the University Learning Resource Center (ULRC). Beyond instruction, the University produces partnership-enabled products such as the Web-Based Real-Time Incident Reporting System jointly developed with BJMPRO III, and operates research and extension programs (e.g., Extension Services Office, Research Management Office, Knowledge Management and Innovation Office, Data Analysis Center).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Industrialist (Indus): The official student publication of Pampanga State University / DHVSU, competing in regional and national campus press awards.
• ComPress
• Santelmo (Tabloid)
• The Advocate SHS

Products and services

• Student Portal (SMS) Web-based student management system portal providing students with access to academic and administrative services across Pampanga State University's campuses.
• Faculty Portal (SMS) Faculty-facing portal on the same SMS platform, used by instructors and academic staff for academic and administrative transactions.
• Online Admission Portal Web portal for prospective and incoming first-year college students to submit online admission applications to Pampanga State University.
• Scholarship Affairs System Dedicated online portal managed by the Scholarship Affairs Unit for processing and administration of student scholarship programs.
• University Learning Resource Center (ULRC) The University's central learning resource center, including digital e-resources and a physical library collection, managed by the Library Services Office (LSO). Hosts book fairs, interlibrary cooperation agreements, and provides access to publishing company collections for students and faculty.
• Web-Based Real-Time Incident Reporting System Web-based real-time incident reporting system developed by Pampanga State University (through its Extension Services Office and College of Computing Studies) in partnership with BJMPRO III to support efficient information management for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office III.
• Graduate School Programs Post-graduate academic offerings including MAEd, Master in Business Management, Master of Public Management, and Doctor of Public Administration, delivered through the Main Campus.
• School of Law Professional law degree program administered by Pampanga State University's School of Law at the Main Campus.
• Training, Assessment and Extension Services Training, assessment, and extension services delivered through the Training Services Office (PAC, SCEC, ACAC) and Extension Services Office (CHCID, CITED, CGPPE, CDeCE) to external agencies and partners under signed MOAs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Climbed from 4th to 2nd rank among Central Luzon universities (uniRank 2024); 75th to 66th in the Philippines.
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Memorandum of Agreement signed at Audio Visual Room, University Learning Resource Center Building on March 10, 2026 for library resource sharing — shared access to library collections, coordinated resource exchanges, and collaborative support for learning and institutional research. Both institutions align digital materials with the University's Research Agenda. BASC represented by Leanelle D. Reyno (College Librarian III) and Joyce Anne Bernabe.
• Leonio Land Holdings Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2025Three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed at Alviera Country Club, Porac, Pampanga on August 5, 2025 for research-based, community-responsive programs aligned with Leonio Land's ESG mission. Areas of collaboration: community development, formal/non-formal education, workforce training, applied research, CSR, technical advisory, capacity building, environmental stewardship, health promotion, disaster preparedness, climate resilience. Project leader Dr. Mary Grace T. Sandico.
• Department of Science and Technology Regional Office III (DOST-III)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025Three-year Memorandum of Agreement signed at DOST-III Office in City of San Fernando, Pampanga on February 6, 2025. DHVSU's Office of Career Services (OCS) promotes internship opportunities for S&T students; applications from other disciplines welcome. Represented for DHVSU by VPSAS Dr. Dolores T. Quiambao, Plato B. Mercado, Cristal Rio Manuel; for DOST-III by Regional Director Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat.
• Bulacan State University (BulSU)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025Partnership agreement signed at BulSU Hostel, Malolos City, Bulacan on February 5, 2025 between DHVSU's College of Education (COE) and BulSU's College of Sports, Exercise, and Recreation (CSER). Focus on research skills enhancement, instructional development, public service, and programs 'Holistic Development of Physical Educators through Research for Quality Teaching,' 'Empowering Physical Culture in Higher Education,' and 'Research Conference on Physical Education (RCPEd).'
• City College of San Fernando, Pampanga (CCSFP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Memorandum of Agreement signed January 23, 2025 at DHVSU Board Room for interlibrary cooperation. Enables sharing, exchange, and cooperative use of publications between DHVSU's University Learning Resource Center (ULRC) and CCSFP's Learning Resource Center (LRC). CCSFP represented by Dr. Melanie Briones (VPAA), Micah Blessie Calicdan (Librarian III), Irene Pineda (Registrar).
• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Regional Office 3 (RO3)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024DTI recognized PSU as approved and qualified recipient of Shared Service Facility (SSF) Projects during the 2024 STI-SSF Provincial Cooperators' Summit at Lala Garden Cafe, City of San Fernando, Pampanga on December 19, 2024. Donated equipment: CNC milling machine, surface grinding machine, 3D printer, UPS, 150-watt laser cutter engraver, 3D laser scanner with PC, CNC wood lathe, CNC router with 4th axis, 5-axis CNC router with 5-axis CADCAM, and 3-to-4 axis CNC milling upgrade.
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED) / CHEDRO III / CHED Chairman De VeracoreOthers · 13 December 2024PSU President Dr. Enrique G. Baking joined 11 other Central Luzon SUC Presidents at the executive meeting with CHED Chairman Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III and CHEDRO III Director Dr. Lora Yusi at Best Western Plus Metro Clark, Angeles City on December 13, 2024. Focus on quality in higher education and regional commitments. CHED Commissioner Hon. Ronald L. Adamat also serves as DHVSU Board of Regents Chairperson.
• Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office III (DSWD FO III)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2024Memorandum of Agreement signed December 10, 2024 for the CSSP Research Capacity Program (CSSP RCP). DHVSU's College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) and Extension Services Office (ESO) provide expert facilitators and proofreaders, ensure data-privacy compliance, and help establish the DSWD Regional Research and Evaluation Agenda 2025-2028. Project leader Regine Grace G. Gutierrez. DSWD represented by Regional Director Venus Rebuldela.
• Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office III (BJMPRO III)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2024Memorandum of Agreement signed at BJMPRO III headquarters in Maimpis, San Fernando, Pampanga, on December 6, 2024. DHVSU's Extension Services Office (ESO) and College of Computing Studies (CCS) will co-develop a Web-Based Real-Time Incident Reporting System led by Project Head Julieta Umali, CCS Dean Joel Canlas as Lead Coordinator, and ESO Director Engr. Rhoderick Favorito. Aims to ensure efficient information management for BJMPRO III.
• Gordon College (GC) of Olongapo City, ZambalesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 December 2024Mutual learning benchmarking activity at DHVSU Multipurpose Hall on December 5, 2024. DHVSU shared guiding principles, strategies, and practices for its Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program — including curriculum design (Engr. Raul Duya), faculty development (Engr. Juanita Carmelita Zoleta), student outcomes (Engr. Ma. Vannerie Issa Eusebio), industry linkages (Engr. Aaron Malonzo), and lab/facility integration (Engr. Carl Jason Coronel). GC delegation led by Dr. Darwin P. Paguio.
• Pradera Island Theme ParkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 November 2024MOA signed with DHVSU for internship and placement (referenced on Office of Student Welfare and Formation tag page).
• Santiago Apostol Parish (SAP) of Betis, Guagua, PampangamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2024Partnership agreement signed at Bale Ugnayan ning Betis on October 31, 2024 for a Community-based Mental Health Program. DHVSU's Extension Services Office, Counseling and Testing Center, and CSSP provide counseling services and education/training for parish residents. Represented by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Joselito D. Henson.
• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Central LuzonmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2024Partnership established October 11, 2024 for job placement services. DOLE-Pampanga later equipped graduating Honorians on Labor Education on April 28, 2025.
• Mekeni Food CorporationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 September 2024MOU signed with DHVSU on September 23, 2024 (referenced in Office of Student Welfare and Formation tag page).
• Sycip, Gorres, Velayo, and Co. (SGV & Co.) ClarkmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2024Existing Memorandum of Agreement (signed January 2024) focused on Accountancy internships. Consultative meeting at DHVSU Multipurpose Hall on September 9, 2024 expanded proposed scope to BS Mathematics, BS Statistics, Engineering Programs, BS Logistics and Supply Chain Management, BS Legal Management, BS Psychology. SGV Clark may also offer law review sessions for School of Law and sponsorships/seminars for Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants DHVSU Chapter. Delegation led by Mr. Jose Pepito E. Zabat III (Market Group 7 Leader).
• Betis National High School (BNHS)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 February 2024Memorandum of Agreement signed February 5, 2024 for DHVSU to provide technical, academic literacy, technology, innovation, and counseling services to BNHS Senior High School students in higher Mathematics and Science subjects. Extension Services Office, College of Engineering and Architecture, and CSSP facilitate services. BNHS led by Principal Sienna D. Panganiban.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman): The flagship campus of the UP System and a broad incumbent in Philippine higher education, where PSU faculty presented at the ASPAP International Conference 2026. UP Diliman operates in the same national SUC framework and competes for top-tier faculty and graduate students.
• Technological University of the Philippines (TUP): National state university system focused on engineering, technology, and industrial education, with Manila and Visayas campuses. TUP is a broad incumbent peer for PSU's College of Engineering and Architecture and Industrial Technology programs.
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP): Larger state university system with multiple campuses across the Philippines, offering similar free-tuition SUC programs under CHED. PUP is a broad incumbent in the same higher education category, competing for a national student pool at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Holy Angel University (HAU): Private university in Angeles City, Pampanga, hosting the Regional Psychology Convention where PSU's PsychSoc earned a three-peat overall championship. HAU is the leading private HEI in the region and competes with PSU for top Central Luzon talent and rankings.
• Gordon College (GC): Public college in Olongapo City, Zambales, whose delegation conducted a benchmarking visit at PSU on December 5, 2024 on BS Civil Engineering practices. GC is a regional peer state college in Region III with similar academic programs and CHED oversight.
• University of the Assumption (UA): Private Catholic university in City of San Fernando, Pampanga, which hosts the Assumption Outstanding Campus Press Awards (AOCPA) where PSU's The Industrialist competed in January 2025. UA is a regional private-sector peer competing for the same Pampanga student base.

Direct peers

• Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC): Public state college in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, that signed an MOA with PSU on March 10, 2026 for library resource sharing. BASC is a comparable small-to-mid-sized Philippine SUC with a similar multi-campus profile and CHED oversight.
• Bulacan State University (BulSU): Public state university in Malolos, Bulacan, hosting the College of Sports, Exercise, and Recreation (CSER). PSU signed a partnership with BulSU on February 5, 2025 for research and instructional development, and BulSU is a comparable SUC neighbor in Central Luzon with similar governance under CHED.
• Central Luzon State University (CLSU): Major Central Luzon SUC located in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Comparable to PSU as a fellow state university in Region III, sharing CHED oversight, multi-college portfolios, and a similar UAQTEA-driven free-tuition model.
• City College of San Fernando, Pampanga (CCSFP): Local government college in City of San Fernando, Pampanga, that signed an interlibrary cooperation MOA with PSU on January 23, 2025. CCSFP is a direct local peer in the same primary market, competing for the same Pampanga student population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OfficeofAdmissions.PampangaStateU

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles43 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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