University of Ilocos Philippines - Darapidap Campus

Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) is a public higher education institution located in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The college operates multiple campuses across the region, including Main Campus in Santa Maria, Narvacan, Santiago, Tagudin, Candon City, and Cervantes, along with a Graduate School and Laboratory High School. ISPSC offers various academic programs with a focus on quality education, research, and extension services. The institution is actively pursuing accreditation and universityhood status, as evidenced by preparations for CHED visits and Level III Phase 2 accreditation. Recent achievements include faculty researchers publishing in Scopus-indexed journals, recognition as a top-performing school in the March 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), and participation in national agricultural congresses. The college emphasizes transparency, gender and development initiatives, and community engagement through literacy and numeracy extension programs.