Polytechnic University of the Philippines

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Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Politeknikong Pamantasan ng Pilipinas
File:Seal of Polytechnic University of the Philippines.svg
Former names	Manila Business School Philippine School of Commerce Philippine College of Commerce
Motto	Tanglaw ng Bayan
Motto in English	Light of the Nation
Type	Public
Established	October 19, 1904 (1904-October-19)
President	Emmanuel de Guzman, Ph.D.
Vice-president	Victoria C. Naval, DEM
Academic staff	1483
Administrative staff	707
Students	52,000
Location	Manila , Philippines
Campus	Urban
Colors	Maroon and Gold
Nickname	PUP Mighty Maroons
Affiliations	SCUAA, ASAIHL, IAU
Mascot	Mighty Maroons
Website	www.pup.edu.ph

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Politeknikong Pamantasan ng Pilipinas in Filipino and commonly abbreviated as P.U.P.) is a public, nonsectarian research university located in Manila, Philippines, established on October 19, 1904 as the Manila Business School, offering commerce-related courses. The flagship campus of the university was named after Apolinario Mabini, a Filipino political philosopher and revolutionary who wrote a constitutional plan for the First Philippine Republic and served as its first prime minister.

PUP student's were called Scholars of the Nation (Iskolar ng Bayan), for the Philippine Government and other non-government institutions subsidize their tuition and other fees. That makes PUP becomes the lowest tuition and fees in the Philippines and in Asia. More than a hundred of the student population are foreigners from China, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Ghana. They are enrolled in business, language, statistics, communication and education courses in the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students from Korea regularly visit PUP in summer to take up Intensive English courses.

The university is composed of several autonomous colleges, schools and institutes, each conferring undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees, and the basic education units. Research at the university is focused on the humanities and social sciences, as well as on health and natural sciences. The athletic teams are the Mighty Maroons, member of the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association.

History

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The Nemesio E. Prudente Freedom Park

This institution started as the Manila Business School (MBS), founded in October 19 1904 as part of the city school system under the superintendence of C.A. O’Reilley, which responds to the demand for training personnel for government service and the felt need to provide skills essential for private employment. In 1908, it was renamed as Philippine School of Commerce (PSC) and merged with the Philippine Normal School (PNS) in 1933 to 1946. By virtue of Republic Act 778, the PSC was again changed to Philippine College of Commerce (PCC) in 1952. Subsequently, the Philippine College of Commerce (PCC) was converted into a chartered state university, now known as the Polytechnic University of the Philippines by virtue of Presidential Decree Number 1341 issued by the President of the Philippines on April 1, 1978.

On October 2004, the university celebrated its centennial anniversary with the theme "PUP: Kabalikat ng Pamahalaan sa Pag-angat ng Antas ng Kabuhayan ng Mamamayan". As part of the celebration and to highlight the signing of the Declaration of Peace to be put before the United Nations, the university broke the record for the world's largest human rainbow consisting of 31,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Campus

The university lies on a residential area located at Santa Mesa, Manila. It is composed of three different campuses, namely the A. Mabini Campus, the NDC Compound Campus and the M.H. del Pilar Campus. The A. Mabini Campus is the largest among these three.

The A. Mabini Campus houses the Development Centers of the university, namely the ICT Center, the Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center and the University Center for Culture and the Arts. It also houses the majority of the colleges with the exception of the Colleges of Architecture and Fine Arts, Engineering, Communication, Technology, Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Management, Nutrition and Food Science and the Graduate School.

The NDC Compound Campus is the home of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts, College of Engineering, College of Communication and the College of Technology. The College of Technology was originally located at the S.H. Loyola Campus but was transferred at the NDC Compound Campus. It is also the home to the Antique House and the MassCom Theater.

The M.H. Del Pilar Campus sits on a bustling area of commerce. It houses the Graduate School, the Hasmin Hotel, the College of Nutrition and Food Science and the College of Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Administration and organization

Board of Regents

Governance of PUP is conducted by the Board of Regents through policy-making functions to carry out decisions and transactions of daily affairs of the university. These day-to-day standard operating procedures are administered by an appointed president who is assisted by five vice-presidents.

The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) serves as the Board's Chairperson while the President of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is the Co-Chairperson. The Chairpersons of the Committees of Higher Education of the Senate and the House of Representatives are members of the PUP Board of Regents which are concurrent with their functions as committee chairpersons.

PUP students, represented by the Student Council, nominate a Student Regent. While the Faculty Regent is nominated by the faculty members of the whole University. Alumni are represented by the President of the PUP Alumni Association. There are two regents that comes from the private sector too

As of 2012, there are 12 members comprising the regents of the PUP namely:

	Board Member
Chairman	Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph.D	Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education
Co-Chairman	Hon. Emanuel C. De Guzman, Ph.D	President of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Member	Hon. Edgardo J. Angara	Chairperson, Senate Commitee on Education, Arts and Culture
Member	Hon. Juan Edgardo M. Angara	Chairperson, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education
Member	Hon. Margarita R. Songco	National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Member	Hon. Graciano P. Yumul	Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Member	Hon. Rene A. Tanasas	PUP Alumni Representative
Member	Hon. Anastacio C. Gabriel	PUP Faculty Representative
Member	Hon. Rommel Teofilo F. Aguilar	PUP Students Representative
Member	Hon. Edicio G. dela Torre	Private Sector Representative
Member	Hon. Corazon Alma G. de Leon	Private Sector Representative
Board Secretary	Hon. Estelita Wi Dela Rosa, LL.B	Vice-President for Administration, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Executive Officials

Presidents of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Manila Business School Philippine School of Commerce*

CA O'Reilley, 1904-1917

Luis F. Reyes, 1917-1952

Philippine College of Commerce

Luis F. Reyes, 1952-1956

Pacifico A. Velilla, 1956-1960

Victor dela Torre, 1960-1962**

Nemesio E. Prudente, 1962-1972

Narciso Albaraccin, Jr., 1972-1973**

Isabelo T. Crisostomo, 1973-1977**

Pablo T. Mateo, 1977-1978***

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Pablo T. Mateo, 1978-1986

Nemesio E. Prudente, 1986-1991

Zenaida A. Olonan, 1991-1992**

Jaime Gellor, 1992**

Zenaida A. Olonan, 1992-1999

Ofelia M. Carague, 1999-2003

Samuel M. Salvador, 2003-2005**

Dante G. Guevarra, 2005-2011**

Estelita Wi-Dela Rosa, 2011**

Emmanuel C. De Guzman, 2012-present

* MBS/PSC Superintendent ** Acting President/Officer-in-Charge *** still president until PCC conversion to university

Name	Position
Emanuel C. De Guzman, Ph.D	University President
Victoria C. Naval, DEM	Executive Vice President
Samuel M. Salvador, Ed.D	Vice President for Academic Affairs
Estelita Wi Dela Rosa, LL.B	Vice President for Administration
Marissa J. Legaspi, CPA	Vice President for Finance
Juan C. Birion, DPA	Vice President for Student Services
Pastor B. Malaborbor, Ph.D	Vice President for Research, Extension and Development

Academics

As a public state university, the university offers secondary and tertiary education which has the lowest tuition and fee among the universities in the Philippines and in Asia, where the tuition is 12 pesos (Php 12.00) per unit. Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School is the laboratory school and the secondary institution of the university. It is located within the flagship campus of the university.

The academic units of the University are called colleges or institutes. These units offer undergraduate degrees and/or postgraduate diplomas on their specific fields of specialization. Aside from the colleges, the University maintains a separate Graduate School which offers graduate degrees. The Graduate School is a multidisciplinary institution. The oldest college of the PUP is the College of Education which is the predecessor of all the degree-granting units. An institute is a smaller unit, although it has the same footing as a full-fledged college. When an institute gained enough student number and academic programs, the Board of Regents will decide if they will elevate it into a college. The last institute of PUP was the Institute of Cooperatives, which was converted as the College of Cooperatives in 2006.

The Colleges and the Graduate School are headed by their respective deans, who is appointed by the Board of Regents of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. The dean acts as the head of the faculty of his college and assumes administrative works assigned by the Board. The dean has tenure of three years, which, may be extended up to two terms upon reappointment.

• College of Accountancy
• College of Architecture and Fine Arts
• College of Arts
• College of Business
• College of Communication
• College of Cooperatives
• College of Computer Management and Information Technology
• College of Economics, Finance, and Politics
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Human Kinetics
• College of Languages and Linguistics
• College of Law
• College of Nutrition and Food Science
• College of Science
• College of Technology
• College of Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management
• Graduate School

Rankings

The University was ranked by the Commission on Higher Education and the Professional Regulation Commission as one of the top 20 higher learning institutions in the Philippines. The 2007 study ranked the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in the 15th place.

Internationally, the University participated and was ranked in the 2009 QS Asian University Rankings, together with 15 other Philippine universities. It was ranked 345th in Asia, based on International Students' Review in the Times Higher Education Supplement World University Rankings.

The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, which rank universities according to web presence, visibility, and access, includes PUP in their list of top 8,000 universities, out of 20,000 institutions.

Research

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Development and Extension (OVPRDE) is responsible of the research undertakings of the University. It oversees the implementation of the research thrusts as defined by the Commission on Higher Education. OVPRDE considers research as a vital component of the University's functions; if properly nurtured, it will contribute to the development of science and technology, social sciences, culture, new knowledge and the environment.

The University currently has nine (9) research centers. The Publication Office is responsible for the publication of academic journals. Below is a listing of PUP's research centers.

• Center for Data and Statistical Analysis
• Center for Entrepreneurial Development
• Center for Global Warming Studies
• Center for Human Development
• Information and Communications Technology Center
• Institutional Planning Office
• Research Management Office
• Science and Technology Research and Development Center
• Center for Training and Development

Symbols

University Seal

The Seal of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is an official scheme used by the university in official documents and official publications.

The Mural

In 1974, the sculpture (cut and welded brass mural relief, 2.5 x 9.3 meters) was built by national artist Eduardo Castrillo. The theme of the artwork is Consolidated Growth through Education - the role of PUP in the educational development of the youth in preparation for their involvement in nation building. The mural illustrates the social, economic, industrial, technological, and cultural aspect of life with which man blends himself to develop an environment necessary to the progress of the nation.

The Pylon

PUP Pylon

The PUP Pylon originally stood for the true, the good and the beautiful.

The Triad of pillars may also stand for wisdom, strength and beauty because there should be wisdom to contrive, strength to support and beauty to adorn any great or important undertaking.

Since 1987, however, the Pylon came to symbolized truth, excellence and wisdom.

The Obelisk

The Obelisk, standing majestic on its base, depicts the strength of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines as an institution of higher learning, promoting educational and moral aims which are fortified by a determined leadership with a clear vision for the Filipino youth and an efficient support system inspired by the virtues of public service.

The Transformation

This masterpiece is built by designer and architect Lor Calma in the year 2000. It depicts the dynamic transformation of the University as it embraces the power of Information and Communications Technology.

Accomplishments

• The PUP has obtained recognition as a Center for Development in the field of Information Technology from the Commission on Higher Education.
• Named as the Virtual Center for Technology Innovation by the Department of Science and Technology.
• The university was deemed the First Cyber University IT Park in the Philippines by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
• It was recognized as a Center for the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program, which allows the PUP to confer degrees on many professionals who have yet to obtain their baccalaureate degrees after enrolling in a non-traditional structure course of learning.
• President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo proclaimed PUP as Philippine National Comprehensive University in 2004, during the university's centennial.

Notable people

Main article: List of Polytechnic University of the Philippines people

Persons affiliated to the university, either as students, faculty members, or administrators, are known as "Iskolar ng Bayan" and was sometimes informally called as "PUPiana" or "Astig" as referred to the university's official website. Persons affiliated to the branches of the university were named after the campus name. Throughout the university's history, faculty, alumni, and former students have played prominent roles in many different fields.

Image gallery

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  The College of Technology Building at NDC Campus
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  The PUP-Antique House (main building of the former Philippine College of Commerce), NDC Campus
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  The Pylon
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  The Main Academic Building of PUP Manila housing the United Colleges
• The CEA Building at NDC Campus housing the College of Engineering and the College of Architecture and Fine Arts
  The CEA Building at NDC Campus housing the College of Engineering and the College of Architecture and Fine Arts
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  The Mabini Shrine. Originally situated at Nagtahan, Manila, Apolinario Mabini's house was transferred here at the PUP Mabini Campus through the efforts of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
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  The University Gym at the Main Campus
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  Main Entrance of PUP Manila
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  The PUP-Hasmin Hostel at M.H. Del Pilar Campus

External links

• Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Official website