Acronyms are popular in the Philippines. They are widely used in different sectors of Philippine society. Often, due to long full names of the institutions in the Philippines, acronyms are then utilized to shorten the name of an institution or a company in the country, making it more convenient to the majority of the Philippine population, but sometimes causing ambiguity.
Cabuyao, officially the City of Cabuyao,, or known simply as Cabuyao City, is a 1st class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 308,745 people.
The Lyceum of the Philippines University is an institute of higher education located in Intramuros in the City of Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1952 by Dr. José P. Laurel, who became the third president of the Philippines. He named the institution after lykeion, the grove in ancient Athens where Aristotle taught his pupils. LPU is the only university founded by a president of the republic. Its educational vision is founded on principles that its founder, José P. Laurel, set down. It opened its gates to its first students on July 7, 1952.
Araullo University - PHINMA, colloquially called "AU" or simply "Araullo", is a private university in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
The District Colleges of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila was established in 2001 through the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Manila Mayor, the Department of Education Secretary, the PLM President, and the Superintendent of the Division of City Schools-Manila.
The Open University of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila aka PLM or University of the City of Manila headquartered at the Gusaling Don Pepe Atienza at Intramuros, Manila, has operated a continuing education program for working adults and professionals in its partner institutions and agencies in and out of the country. It is designed to provide higher education and improved qualifications to individuals who are unable to take advantage of traditional modes of education because of personal and professional responsibilities. Open University offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.
The Emeritus College is one of the eight Graduate schools of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. It is headed by Prof. Esperanza Bautista as Dean, and manned by educators and professionals who are leaders in their respective fields
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Santa Rosa Campus or PUP-SRL (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Lungsod ng Santa Rosa) is one of the two extension campuses of the university system in Laguna Province. It is located in the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna Province. This was established in 2003.
The Universidad de Manila (UdM) is a city government funded, public local university in Manila, Philippines. Its Main Campus is located at the grounds of Mehan Gardens, near the Central Terminal Station of LRTA Line 1. It has an annex campus in Carriedo Street. It formerly maintained a campus at the 15-storey old PNB Building in Escolta Street but it was razed by a fire in 2015 and was finally demolished in 2016. The Division of City Schools-Manila has its headquarters at the main campus of UDM.
The University of Makati, popularly known as UMak, is a public, locally funded city-flagship university in Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines.
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina is the first city government-funded university in Marikina City, Philippines. It was established to provide quality but affordable territory education to the residence of Marikina by Ordinance No.015 Series of 2003. The effort was spearheaded by Mayor Marides C. Fernando, Cong. Marcelino Teodoro, and Dr. Jerome Mendoza.
Urdaneta City University (UCU) is a public university on 3 hectares of land in San Vicente West, Urdaneta City, Philippines. In 2004, CCU became the first Character School in Region I, inculcating in its students the need for academic excellence and, more importantly, character transformation.
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila or University of the City of Manila is a city government funded and tuition-free local university situated inside the historic walled area of Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. It was established on June 19, 1965 and opened on July 17, 1967 to 556 scholars, all coming from the top ten percent of graduates of Manila's public high schools.
Pamantasan ng Montalban (PnM) is a locally established University in Kasiglahan Village, Rodriguez, Rizal. Philippines. It was established by virtue of Municipal Ordinance Nos. 03-04 approved on September 25, 2003 followed by 04-03 approved on July 5, 2004 both of which were authored by the former three termer Coun. Jemelita Baldago-Dulla with the approval of the Members of the Sangguniang Bayan under the administration of the former four termer Municipal Mayor Pedro S. Cuerpo. The pioneering team worked on its documentation from scratch to approval and operation headed by Coun. Dulla with Lilibeth Vicente and her Staff, Noel Brotonel, Carlos Bautista, Myeebee Sta. Maria, Rachel Nicolas, Adrian Balagot, Menchie Getalaga, Jeffrey Siy, TJ Angeles, Leticia Baldago, Maria Elena Flores, Arvin Antiola, Flora Ong, Ritchie Buccat, Godfrey Dulla, Medelyn Almazan, Amoroso Panilagao for its initial courses such as Diploma in Nursing Aide, Diploma in Civil Technology, Diploma in Computer Technology, Diploma in Garments Technology, BS in Business Administration, BS in Education with Concentration in Early Childhood Education, BS Civil Engineering, BS Computer Engineering. As years went by, other courses followed such as Bachelor in Elementary Education, B.S. in Secondary Education, BS in Information Technology, BS in Human Resource Management, BS in Entrepreneurship Management with Mary Jane Nicolas, Blandina Parada, Lilia Abella, Mr. Bernardo, Avelino Santos, and many more concerned officers, faculty and staff members: Claire Estanislao, Daniel Guevarra, Alberto Carasco, Aileen Quien, Rolando Cruz, Manuel Cachero, Leticia Bautista, Atty. Tamayo, Atty. Cathy Gan, Jerry Amihan, Oliver Santos, Roger Bilag, Czarina Ong, Glenn Sta Maria, Riza Gamo, Mila Olonan, Nicolas, Mr and Mrs Tud, Vangie Omadto, Jeffrey Bartolome, Michael Manalo, Merlyn Olonan, Saki San Pascual, Apple, Melissa Sta. Maria, Grace Taduran. Michelle Alzate, Rhona and Rhoda Segui, Emily Santillan, Arlene Seno, Mark Fabella, Edilberto Martinez, Mr. Morla, Mr. Buenviaje, Orlando Felix, Robert Estrella, May Vitug, Mr. Cunanan, Jaime Baldago, Anog Cayetano, Olive Malazarte, Erickson Gatchalian, Elsa Asuncion, Lanie Manuel, Allen De Castro, Baby Hael, Orly Garcia, Sheryl Olivo, Alvin Dumduma, Mary Grace Dimayuga, Susan Hernandez, Gallanosa, Edwin, Anita Palima, Danny Valdez, Armier Piquero, Anthony Ventura, Kirby Pitalgo, Queenie Garbo, Ed Dulla, Marjorie Escanan, Fernando Morla Jr and Sr, Lito Maroto, Jun Dimalanta, Edz Priela, Rolando Paril, dela Cruz, Donovan, Aldrin Dela Torre, Geneveve Suaybaguio, Froilan Paril, Norvin Cuerpo, Felipe de Guzman, Arnel Bartolo, Roderick Montefalcon, Domingo Nunez, Ujym Dator, Julius, Lei Cruz, Abdullah Salik, Heidi Pilarta, Irene and Gene Vista, Alexander Miguel, Rico Larios, BM Atty. Rolando Rivera, sisters Wendy and Cookie, Kris Salen, and many more to mention.
The Angeles University Foundation, is a private Roman Catholic university in Angeles City, Philippines. It is a non-stock, non-profit educational institution that was established on May 25, 1962 by Mr. Agustin P. Angeles, Barbara Yap-Angeles and family. After only less than nine years of operation, the Institution was granted University status on April 16, 1971 by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
Barangay Banay-Banay is one of the eighteen (18) urbanized barangays comprising the progressive City of Cabuyao in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It lies for about 2.5 kilometers away from the city proper of Cabuyao and is situated at the central portion of the city. According to the 2010 Census, it has a population of 21,934 inhabitants, making it ranked as 4th largest barangay in Cabuyao when it comes to population.
Our Lady of Assumption College of Laguna Inc is a private and non-sectarian school south of Metro Manila established in 1989. Our Lady of Assumption College is recognized by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education.
Taguig City University (TCU) is a Philippines local university. It was established in 2006 of the Sangguniang Bayan ng Taguig at the Municipal Government of Taguig. It was at Gen. Santos Ave., Central Bicutn Taguig City
Nila Aguillo, born Nila Garcia Aguillo in Cabuyao, Laguna, is the first female mayor of Cabuyao who served as Municipal Mayor from 2004 to 2007. She is the wife of former Mayor Proceso D. Aguillo, a three-term mayor who served Cabuyao from 1995 to 2004.
