Pasay City West High School

Public secondary school in Pasay

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Pasay City West High School is a large public school in Pasadeña Street, FB Harrison, Pasay City, Metro Manila, established in 1949. This school occupied more than 7,500 students. The current Principal IV is Mr. Agapito Teodoro N. Manaog.

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Pasay City West High School

(From top, left to right) Arial view from the sky • Building 5 • Entrance gate • Manuel L. Quezon statue • I love PCWHS landscape • School gymnasium • Hallway in Building 3 4th floor
Overview
Address	Pasadena Street, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Type	Public school
Established	1949 - Present
School ID	305368
Principal	Agapito Teodoro N. Manaog
Assistant Principal	Ena R. Tamayo (JHS) Rosa R. Alferez (SHS)
Grades	Junior: 7 to 10 Senior: 11 & 12
SHS strands	ABM HUMSS STEM AS EIM HE ICT
Number of students	Over 7,500
Campus	Urban
Slogan	A Bearer of Excellence Rearing Empowered Nation Builders
Nickname	PCWHS, Pasay West, Pasay City West
Website	Pasay City West High School
History
Previous names	Manuel L. Quezon High School (1949-1952) Pasay City High School (1952-1967)

Pasay City West High School has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1949 when it was known as Manuel L. Quezon High School. At its inception, the school operated with only nine teachers, a clerk, a janitor, and a modest 234 students. These early days were characterized by resource constraints, but the institution's commitment to education was unwavering.

In its inaugural year, students of various ages from Pasay City attended classes in an old building divided into nine classrooms. Despite the limited resources, the first year marked a resounding success. Over the next two school years, enrollment surged by nearly 100%, drawing students not only from Pasay City but also from neighboring Manila and municipalities like Makati, Parañaque, Taguig, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa.

As the number of enrollees continued to grow, significant challenges arose. The school faced the daunting task of accommodating more students and providing adequate teaching staff. Nevertheless, city officials, led by the late Mayor Carlos Revilla, remained undaunted. They raised funds from various sources, securing a 10,292 square-meter lot along FB Harrison Street. A year later, a 23-room school building was erected, inaugurated on August 25, 1952, with then Vice President Fernando J. Lopez as the guest speaker.

However, as more schools adopted the name of President Manuel Quezon, a decision was made to rename the institution. Under the leadership of Mr. Bernardo A. Fajardo, the first Principal, the school achieved new heights over eighteen years.

Mrs. Anita H. Pizarro succeeded Mr. Fajardo, taking the helm of leadership. Under her tenure, the school witnessed significant growth, with added classrooms, hired teachers, and improved facilities. Yet, the enrollment continued to rise, necessitating further expansion. This led to the creation of Pasay City East High School in Malibay District and Pasay City South High School in Nichols Air Base, which later became Villamor Air Base.

The school has remained a pillar of education in Pasay City, maintaining its reputation as a leader among public secondary schools. Over 75 years, it has evolved, adapted, and flourished. Today, Pasay City West High School, in addition to its Regular Program, offers Special Programs such as Science, Technology and Engineering (STE), Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL) in German and Mandarin, Open High School, and Alternative Learning System (ALS) for Out of School Youths.

Through the dedication of its leaders, educators, and students, Pasay City West High School continues to provide quality education and uphold its legacy of excellence in Pasay City's educational landscape.

Renaming

In 1952, Manuel L. Quezon High School was renamed to Pasay City High School after the other schools were named after the late President Manuel Quezon, school officials proposed to the city council to change the name of the institution under Resolution No. 145.

The creation of two annexes which is the Pasay City East High School and Pasay City South High School (now Villamor Air Base) led to be renamed from Pasay City High School to Pasay City West High School in 1967.

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Building 1

Facade of Building 1 in 2024

This is the most important building of all. In 2015, as the old Building 1 was demolished, the English Department and the Social Studies Department were permanently moved to Building 3, which is currently occupied by Grade 7 and 8 students.

Inside of Building 1

The first floor serves as the main administrative hub of the campus, the Registrar, the Records Office, the Principal's office, the Assistant Principal's office, the Finance room, and the primary Conference room.

The second floor is dedicated to specialized student services and makeshift spaces, containing the Audio Visual Room (AVR) which currently functions as the Senior High School faculty room, the Teen Center room, the School Library which has been converted into an active STEM classroom, and the Guidance Office.

The third floor is completely utilized for core academic instruction, organizing a dedicated wing of standard classrooms alongside the specialized Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL) room.

The fourth floor utilizes its elevated, quiet space to host another layout of standard classrooms as well as the specialized Values Department Faculty room for teacher workspaces.

Building 2

Facade of Building 2 in 2026

This structure stands as one of the largest buildings at Pasay City West High School, primarily occupied by the Senior High School student body. Historically, the original landmark structure was considered the school's single largest building until it was strategically divided into two distinct zones: Building 1 and Building 2.

Inside of Building 2

The middle section of the structure serves as the main entrance, featuring a prominent central staircase decorated with the official Pasay City West High School Senior High School logo.

The first floor hosts specialized vocational and technical spaces, including the STEM Laboratory, specialized Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) room, the AS room, a dedicated stockroom, a primary supply room, and standard classrooms.

The second floor is divided between core student standard classrooms and dedicated Information and Communications Technology (ICT) computer rooms.

The third floor balances general academic standard classrooms alongside the specialized Home Economics (HE) laboratory facilities, which are currently being utilized as temporary classrooms.

The fourth floor mirrors the lower levels, organizing a final layout of standard classrooms paired with additional high-tier ICT laboratories.

Building 3

Facade of Building 3 in 2023

Historically, this structure did not house administrative departmental offices and was primarily dedicated to Junior High School classes for Grade 9 and 10 students. While the foundational site has been an integral part of the campus since 1949, structural integrity issues with the walls led to its complete demolition in 2004. Comprehensive campus renovation efforts began in 2005, reaching completion in 2007 before officially reopening for student occupancy in 2008.

Inside of Building 3

The first floor coordinates essential student nutrition and emergency management, housing both the Multi-Purpose Cooperative Canteen and the School Managed Canteen, alongside the School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (SDRRMC) headquarters and standard classrooms.

The second floor splits its layout between core academic spaces, the centralized Filipino Department faculty room, the hands-on TLE Practical Arts room, and standard classrooms.

The third floor acts as a major departmental hub, containing the MAPEH Department Faculty room, the Social Studies Department Faculty room, the active CIC/GAD Center, and a dedicated layout of standard classrooms.

The fourth floor utilizes its upper level to host the Mathematics Department Faculty room, the English Department Faculty room, the Post Publication room for school journalists, a designated reading corner, a specialized math study corner, and standard classrooms.

Building 4

Facade of Building 4 in 2023

This building is dedicated to the legacy of former Pasay City Mayor, Attorney Pewee Trinidad, stretching a prominent 45 feet across the campus grounds. Initially constructed in the late 1990s, the facility replaced previous older structures used by the student body since 1949. Today, it serves as the premier academic home for the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) program students alongside the top-performing sections of the regular curriculum.

The structure historically gathered the highest concentration of specialized departmental offices, including the HE (Home Economics) Department and the MAPEH Department, before the latter permanently relocated to Building 3 in 2008.

Inside of Building 4

The facility features an inviting, eco-friendly atmosphere, beautifully lined with vibrant indoor plants cultivated and managed by the Home Economics Department.

The first floor features a dense layout of science and student care facilities, holding the student Feeding room, the main TLE Department office, specialized Biology and Earth Science Laboratories, the Science Department faculty room, the primary School Clinic, a dedicated isolation room, and standard classrooms.

The second floor offers general instructional spaces balanced alongside the specialized Cookery Laboratory room, an adjacent Computer Laboratory, and standard classrooms.

The third floor expands upon technical training, providing standard classrooms paired with a secondary Cookery Laboratory layout and a dedicated Dressmaking room.

The fourth floor finishes the layout with advanced science and computer infrastructure, utilizing its top level for standard classrooms, the chemistry laboratory, a final computer laboratory setup, and the school's Physics Laboratory.

The Gymnasium

Before the Demolition

Gymnasium a week prior of demolition in October 2023

The Pasay City West High School Gymnasium was centrally located at the heart of the campus. Measuring 155 feet in length and 96 feet in width, it stood as the widest occupied space in the entire school. It served as the primary venue for major campus life events, including the annual Intramurals, school masses, and various cultural celebrations such as modern and folk dance competitions.

Inside of the Former Gymnasium

The facility featured an expansive open floor optimal for large-scale programs and assemblies, accented by a prominent wooden bulletin board used for displaying event announcements.

Inside of the former gymnasium

During morning arrivals and recess blocks, the open area served as a central gathering space for the student body. Tiered seating bleachers lined both sides of the main floor, accommodating large student audiences. The space was fully equipped with an integrated high-output sound system utilized for campus-wide programs.

The main stage was elevated by three steps, providing clear visibility for presentations, and was uniquely decorated by the school administration depending on the theme of the event. A physical education faculty office was conveniently located directly adjacent to the side of the stage.

An elevated mezzanine floor overlooked the main gymnasium layout, accessible via dedicated staircases. This secondary upper level served as a strategic storage area for athletic gear and event equipment, while additionally hosting separate departmental faculty offices on each side.

Demolition and Modern Reconstruction

First week of gymnasium demolition in November 2023

During the general student orientation on August 29, 2023, the school principal, Mr. Agapito Teodoro N. Manaog, officially announced the planned demolition of the historic structure. The vintage gym was slated to be replaced by a modern, state-of-the-art four-story infrastructure featuring centralized air-conditioning and a mechanical elevator system.

Demolition operations commenced in the first week of November 2023 and concluded by the first week of February 2024. Structural construction immediately followed in mid-February 2024. By December 2025, the project achieved partial completion, allowing the newly elevated rooftop gymnasium to be opened for school use. The building's main facade reached completion in February 2026, while finishing installations for internal classrooms, comfort rooms (CRs), and the elevator system continued into the final phases of known the new Building 5.

The New Building 5

Hallway inside of Building 5

Gymnasium at 4th floor of Building 5

Building 5 represents the peak of modern infrastructure within the campus. The facility organizes a spacious multi-level layout, dedicating the first through third floors to a block of 18 high-capacity, well-ventilated academic classrooms. The entire fourth floor caps the structure with the newly redesigned, fully air-conditioned campus gymnasium, seamlessly connected by a central elevator system to ensure modern accessibility for all students and faculty.

The Modern Facade

The exterior facade of Building 5 marks a striking architectural shift on the campus, officially reaching completion in February 2026. Replacing the look of the historic single-story gym, the new facade showcases a towering four-story structural design with sleek concrete lines, expansive windows designed to maximize natural light, and modern industrial framing. This fresh exterior gives the central campus a highly updated, academic aesthetic, standing as a prominent visual landmark that symbolizes the school's continuous growth and modernization.

Facade of Building 5 in 2026

Entrance Gate (Gate 1)

Entrance gate in May 2026

This gate is primarily used for entering the school campus. It features a dedicated guardhouse where security personnel are stationed to ensure the safety and security of the school.

Additionally, this gate can be utilized as an exit by students, faculty, and visitors under specific circumstances, such as when the primary exit gate is closed.

The Modern Entrance Signage

The new signage

In December 2023, a prominent new Pasay City West High School institutional sign was officially installed directly above the entrance gate. The updated overhead signage features a clean, professional blue background with bold white lettering and the school logo. To maintain visibility and campus identity during late afternoons and night hours, the sign is fully equipped with an integrated LED lighting system that automatically illuminates when it gets dark.

Exit Gate (Gate 2)

Exit gate in 2023

This gate is exclusively designated for leaving the school campus. The gate is strictly monitored and managed by the security guards to prevent unauthorized entry and to ensure it is opened at the appropriate dismissal times.

For enhanced campus safety and security, this gate remains completely locked throughout the school day and is only unlocked once classes have officially ended for the session.

Pasay City West High School features a wide array of student facilities and campus amenities, including spacious canteens, modern classrooms, historical layout transitions, comfort rooms, localized landscaping, and dedicated washing areas.

Canteen

The school canteen

The school provides ample canteen spaces designed to accommodate the student body's daily needs.

Multi-Purpose Cooperative Canteen

Located on the first floor of Building 3, the Multi-Purpose Cooperative Canteen stands as the largest dining facility on campus, occupying an area equivalent to two standard classrooms. It serves as a one-stop shop where students can purchase meals, snacks, refreshments, and essential school supplies. During recess and break periods, this canteen becomes a bustling hub heavily crowded with students.

School-Managed Canteen

Situated directly adjacent to the Multi-Purpose Cooperative Canteen, the School-Managed Canteen offers additional options to help distribute student traffic. This facility primarily focuses on serving heavy meals, specifically rice paired with various viands, alongside dynamic beverage choices like fruit juices and bottled water.

Eating Area

Eating area in 2023

The main outdoor dining space was situated directly in front of Building 3. It featured covered concrete seating areas and tables equipped with integrated, centrally placed trash bins, allowing students to dispose of their waste conveniently without having to leave their seats. The structural roof offered reliable protection against heavy rain and the intense heat of the sun. While many used this area, some students preferred dining inside their respective classrooms, the gymnasium, or other open spaces around the campus.

Historical Note: In February 2026, this outdoor eating area was officially demolished to clear space for ongoing campus construction.

Classroom

Classroom in Building 2

The academic classrooms serve as the core learning environments for the student body. Each room is fully equipped with basic educational and comfort utilities, featuring a teacher's desk, individual student armchairs, writing boards, heavy-duty electric fans, electrical outlets, and standard fluorescent lighting for optimal visibility. Select rooms—most notably those located throughout Building 4—are equipped with centralized air-conditioning units.

While classrooms formerly faced overcrowding with densities exceeding 70 individuals, current class sizes are comfortably maintained between 30 to 50 students. Cleanliness and room order are strictly managed by the students themselves through designated cleaning shifts during breaks and prior to afternoon dismissal.

RFID Attendance System

Students tapping their ID card upon entry

The school previously integrated an electronic Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) attendance system. Students were required to tap their automated ID cards against a scanning machine upon entering the campus gates. This mechanism automatically triggered a real-time SMS text message sent directly to their parents' registered mobile phones, providing the exact time their child safely entered the school premises.

This feature saw active operations from February 2023 until June 2023 as part of its initial pilot launch for School Year 2022–2023. Throughout School Year 2023–2024, upgraded RFID cards were manufactured and distributed to students for identification purposes; however, the scanning machine infrastructure remained offline and unavailable for the entire period.

By School Year 2024–2025, the digital RFID attendance system was officially phased out, and the campus reverted to a traditional, paper-based ID card.

Free WiFi

Public internet access was temporarily provided on campus through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Students were able to connect to the open network and access online resources by registering through a local gateway portal at 192.168.1.1. This public service was permanently deactivated and became unavailable in December 2023.

Comfort Rooms

Student comfort rooms (CRs) are systematically located near the main stairwells of all campus buildings and undergo daily maintenance and sanitation by the school's janitorial staff. While some units are exclusively reserved for faculty use, the majority are fully accessible to the student body.

Following the assumption of leadership by the school principal, Mr. Agapito Teodoro N. Manaog, in August 2023, the comfort rooms underwent an aesthetic renovation. The facilities were thoroughly deep-cleaned and color-coded with fresh paint—vibrant blue for male restrooms and bright pink for female restrooms. While equipped with individual cubicles, handwashing sinks, and mirrors for convenience, privacy locks on the main cubicle doors are currently absent.

Landscapes

Landscape in the front of Building 1 in 2023

The campus features localized green pockets and aesthetic landscapes that add decorative value to the school grounds.

The space directly in front of Building 1 previously housed a picturesque garden arrangement highlighted by a decorative swan structure and a prominent I love PCWHS landmark. In May 2026, this entire frontal layout was cleared and demolished to give way to ground expansion and the construction of new concrete pavement.

Similarly, the front of Building 2 once showcased an elongated garden walk adorned with blooming flowers, a decorative turtle, a snowman figure, and the historical monument of former Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon. This scenic landscape was also demolished in March 2026 to facilitate grounds expansion. Tall trees still line sections of the campus, naturally shedding their leaves during seasonal heat peaks, while a serene mini-garden containing vibrant floral beds continues to thrive inside and around the perimeter of Building 4.

Washing Area

Washing area

Acting as a crucial pillar for campus health and hygiene, dedicated handwashing stations are strategically installed across the school grounds. These facilities allow students to strictly adhere to standard health protocols, minimizing the transmission of seasonal germs and protecting the overall physical well-being of the student community.

On November 29, 2022, two students from 9 - Kamagong engaged in a fight inside the room though there was a teacher present during the last period (between 4:40 PM - 5:30 PM). Both individuals were subsequently taken to the guidance office and suspended for three school days.
On June 14, 2023, Grade 11 students turned off the circuit breaker on the 2nd floor of Building 3, near the stairs next to room 208, resulting in a blackout in rooms 205 to 208. A Grade 9 student entered the TLE Practical Arts faculty room, and it was then realized by the teachers that the Grade 11 students were responsible for the blackout. The teachers, who are professionals in electrical matters, restored the electricity by turning the circuit breaker back on, much to the delight of the students in rooms 205 to 208.
On June 15, 2023, at 10:19 AM, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake with its epicenter in Calatagan, Batangas, caused panic at the school. Classes were immediately suspended, including the afternoon sessions, starting at 10:20 AM. The school's engineering and disaster response teams inspected buildings and structures to ensure safety.
On June 16, 2023, two students are fighting inside of 9 - Kamagong room during the homeroom time. There's no teacher in the room at the time. Both of individuals are taken to the guidance office and suspended for three school days.
On September 13, 2023, some Grade 10 students were found using illegal drugs and vaping inside the restroom. Most of these students were from sections Agoncillo, Gomez, Malvar, and Jaena. On the same day, two female Grade 10 students were caught vaping in the women's restroom and posted a video on TikTok while wearing the school uniform of PCWHS. Due to the severity of these violations, the school dismissed the students mentioned above.
On October 13, 2023, at 8:24 AM, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake originating from Calaca, Batangas prompted students to evacuate to the school's open space area for safety. The School Risk Management Council conducted inspections of the classrooms to assess for any potential wall cracks. By 9:00 AM, following directives from the Pasay City School's Division Office, the school principal issued instructions for students to return to their classrooms, and classes resumed as scheduled. No injuries were reported in this incident.
On November 29, 2023, two men engaging in fight in room of 10 - Lapulapu. Both parties resolved at the guidance office and dropped for suspension.
On January 15, 2024, a fight happened in 10 - Luna room. Both individuals are given a suspension for 3 school days.
On August 29, 2024, a Grade 11 student from other section approched a student that was inside of the room of 11 - ABM-C when the fight was started. Therefore, both of them has talked with a teacher and no disciplinary action was taken.
In January 2025, two Grade 11 students were fighting at the exit gate during the dismissal. Both were suspended.

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