[2] The President Ramon Magsaysay State University, a merger of three public education institutions in the province of Zambales, was established by virtue of Republic Act 8498, enacted on February 12, 1998, through the initiative of Congressman Antonio M. Diaz.

The strengths of its parent-institutions, which had existed since the early 1900s, served as PRMSU's springboard for its accelerated growth and development.

[5] The CSF-Post Secondary Department, with its component faculty and physical facilities, is known today as the PRMSU-Candelaria Campus.

Established in 1965, CSF started as a secondary vocational high school and eventually offered post-secondary, non-degree courses under the supervision of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Philippines) (TESDA).

With a viable organizational structure, the institution transformed dramatically as it accelerated the full integration of its component campuses.

Graduates registered commendable performance in licensure examinations especially in electrical, mechanical and civil engineering and other flagship programs.

The CHED also listed PRMSU as one of the top 30 higher education institutions (HEIs) recognized by the China, South Korea and other countries.