The Parasite Collection and Reference Center was built in July 1995 through the efforts of former dean Mauro F. Manuel and the faculty of the then Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Protozoology.

It houses the College’s collection of parasitic helminthes, arthropods, protozoa and a number of other invertebrates that serve as intermediate hosts of some of these parasites. It also displays collection on parasites of domestic and wild animals in the country. Likewise, it holds parasitological literature donated by National Scientist and foremost Filipino parasitologists, Dr. Carmen C. Velasquez, and former dean Dr. Lope M. Yutuc, etc.

Through the center, the College hopes to promote interest and knowledge of parasitology and host-parasite relationship, and generate and disseminate information on parasites present in the country, including their identification and systematic classification, prevention and control.

PCRC is envisioned to eventually become a National Parasite Collection and Reference Center.