Consider this: a vocational school born from Manila’s ashes after liberation. That’s how the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology or EARIST began. It started small in 1945. It occupied a single room in Mapa High School. Nine teachers taught 147 students.
EARIST has grown quite a bit since then. It now stands as a public college. EARIST offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
But who was Eulogio Rodriguez? He was one of the Philippines’ longest-serving senators. The school proudly bears his name. It honors his legacy of public service.
EARIST’s journey wasn’t overnight. Several Republic Acts and a Presidential Decree shaped its evolution. In 1964 Republic Act 4072 allowed the establishment of a Technical Education Department. Then in 1967 Republic Act 5088 renamed the school Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Memorial School of Arts and Trades. The big change came in 1972. Republic Act 6595 converted EARMSAT into EARIST a full-fledged college. Finally in 1978 President Ferdinand Marcos signed Presidential Decree 1524. This act chartered EARIST as a state college.
Today EARIST has a main campus in Manila. It also has a satellite campus in Cavite. The Cavite campus began as EARIST-GASAT. It provides science and technology education. It offers affordable tuition to less privileged students.
EARIST isn’t just about academics. Student life thrives with various activities. The EARIST Red Fox represents the school’s athletic teams. They compete in several sports. These include arnis basketball and volleyball.
Music is also integral. The EARIST Chorale serenades audiences. The EARIST Rondalla plays traditional Filipino music.
The EARIST Technozette is the official student publication. It has been published since 1980. It is committed to protecting student rights.
EARIST has faced challenges too. In 2024 a “No haircut no enrollment” policy sparked controversy. The administration eventually voided this rule.
EARIST is divided into several colleges. These include Arts and Sciences Architecture and Fine Arts and Engineering. Each college contributes to the institute’s mission. EARIST strives to develop students in science technology arts and business.
EARIST continues to evolve adapting to the needs of its students. It remains a vital institution in Manila’s educational landscape. It prepares graduates to contribute to the Philippines and the world. The EARIST hymn embodies this spirit. It declares “EARIST your name is in our hearts”.