It is mandated to provide instruction and training in agriculture, fishery and forestry, science and technology, arts and humanities, education and other fields.

It is also mandated to undertake research, extension services and production activities.

Ferdinand E. Marcos on December 24, 1980,[3] merged the Mambusao Agricultural and Technical College (MATEC) and the Capiz Agricultural and Fishery School (CAFS) to become the Panay State Polytechnic College (PSPC).

Dr. Kent De Pedro, the executive vice-president, served as OIC until the appointment of the second president, Dr. Rochellir D. Dadivas took effect on October 12, 1994.

On November 4, 1998, the Capiz Institute of Technology became an integral part of the system as approved in the 54th Regular Board Meeting held at the CHED Conference Room, San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig; however, the official turnover was on October 25, 1999, while the Sigma College of Science and Technology was formally turned over on December 19, 2000.