Divine Word College of San Jose is the oldest school in Occidental Mindoro. The DWCSJ of today was the Southern Mindoro Academy (SMA) of yesterday. Let's trace the rich historical background of DWCSJ as SMA. It is interesting to note that way back in 1940's, Barrio Siete Central was the center of economic activity in Occidental Mindoro. Why? Because the first sugar mill in the country - Philippine Milling Company - was based in Central, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro! San Jose then was called Pandurucan.
