Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas
Motto	Tanglaw ng Bayan
Motto in English	Light of the Nation
Established	October 19, 1904 (1904-October-19)
Type	Public
President	Emmanuel de Guzman, Ph.D.
Vice-president	Victoria C. Naval, DEM
Academic staff	1483[1]
Admin. staff	707[1]
Students	52,000[1]
Location	Manila, Philippines
Campus	Urban
Former names	Manila Business School Philippine School of Commerce Philippine College of Commerce
Colors	Maroon and Gold
Sports	Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Football, Tennis, Swimming, Track and field, Volleyball and Water Polo
Nickname	PUP Mighty Maroons
Mascot	Mighty Maroons
Affiliations	SCUAA, ASAIHL, IAU
Website	www.pup.edu.ph

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Politeknikong Unibersidad 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.^[1][2][3] 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. The university is also known for having the lowest tuition & miscellaneous fees in the country and in Asia as well, with an estimated amount of ₱1,500 (US$35.06).

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

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^[4] consisting of 31,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Campus

v t e Polytechnic University of the Philippines campus map 1. Amphitheater 2. Banda Kawayan, Sining Lahi Headquarters 3. Building and Grounds Maintenance Office 4. Catwalk 5. Centennial Monument 6. Charlie del Rosario Student Development Center 7. East Gate 8. Flag Pole 9. Grandstand 10. Gymnasium 11. Interfaith Chapel 12. Laboratory High School 13. Lagoon 14. Main Building - Dome 15. Main Building - East Wing 16. Main Building - North Wing 17. Main Building - South Wing 18. Main Building - West Wing 19. Main Gate 20. Nemesio E. Prudente Freedom Park 21. Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources Center 22. Open Court 23. Open University / Nontraditional Studies Program 24. Oval Open Field 25. P.E. Building 26. Pasig River 27. Pasig River Ferry (Sta. Mesa Station) 28. Proposed Access Road 29. Public Restroom 30. PUP Linear Park 31. PUP Mural and the Shrine of Heroism 32. PUP Obelisk (and the Mabini Monument) 33. PUP Property Building and Motorpool 34. PUP Pylon 35. Sampaguita Building 36. Student Pavilion 37. Swimming Pool 38. Tennis Open Court 39. Water Tank 40. West Gate

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. Within its precinct can be found bustling areas of commerce and historic places, as it houses all of the University's wonders, these includes the Intramuros Park, Amphitheater, the Track and Field area, the Olympic-size Swimming Pool and the Gymnasium. It also houses the Charlie del Rosario Development Center and the iconic Apolinario Mabini Shrine, a house where Apolinario Mabini lived.

The campus houses the majority of the colleges with the exception of the Colleges of Architecture and Fine Arts, Engineering, Communication, Technology, Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management, 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.^[5]

The M.H. Del Pilar Campus sits on a bustling area of commerce. It houses the Graduate School, the Hasmin Hotel, and the College of Tourism, Hospitality, and Transportation Management.^[5]

Administration and organization

2190 faculty serves the University, 1483^[1] academic staffs and 707^[1] administrative staffs. The university is governed by the Board of Regents and its Executive Officials. The President of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is the day-to-day administrator of the university who assisted by five Vice Presidents, along with the Board of Trustees. All campuses of the University are under their supervision, although each of the university's campus are under their own administrative heads. Being the flagship campus, the university was the seat of administration and was the third oldest constituent university of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is the chief 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 University's Board of Regents which are concurrent with their functions as committee chairpersons.

Students of the University are represented by the Student Council and they nomite a Student Regent. The Faculty Regent is nominated by the faculty members of the University while the Alumni are represented by the University's Alumni Association.

Executive Officials

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 (₱ 12.00) per unit.^[12][13] 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.^[14]

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.^[15]

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.^[16]

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.^[17]

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.^[18]
• Named as the Virtual Center for Technology Innovation by the Department of Science and Technology.^{[citation needed]}
• The university was deemed the First Cyber University IT Park in the Philippines by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.^{[citation needed]}
• 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.^{[citation needed]}
• President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo proclaimed PUP as Philippine National Comprehensive University in 2004, during the university's centennial.^{[citation needed]}

Notable people

Persons affiliated to the university, either as students, faculty members, or administrators, are known as "Iskolar ng Bayan". 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

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  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

Citations

Footnotes

External links

• Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Official website

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