La Consolacion College Manila is a college located right at the doorstep of Malacañang Palace and occupies a trapezoidal area of 2.8 hectares enclosed by the streets of Arlegui, San Rafael , C.A. Aguila and Mendiola. Within the vicinity are situated other colleges and universities aptly forming the so-called "university belt" of Claro M. Recto Avenue and Legarda St., food chains, dormitories, shopping and amusement centers, and the living arteries of Manila pulsing with its busy public and private transportation.
In 1974, the school's Board of Trustees was instituted paving the way for concrete and bold actions. When the school turned 75, the Mother Rita Barcelo Pastoral Formation Center (MRBPFC) was established as a non-formal educational unit geared towards community assistance. Two years after, in 1979, the school adopted the Catholic Schools' System Development (CSSD) while at the same time working on the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) accreditation, which was eventually passed in 1981. The following year, Basic Education Scheme was also adopted. Computer Program was introduced to both College and Basic Education Department in 1985 and 1988, respectively.
In October 2007 in cooperation with Shijiazhuang Economics university of China, LCCM had opened the second Confucius Institute in the Philippines for Chinese cultural studies to meet the growing demand for Chinese Studies in the Philippines. Its main goals are to teach Mandarin-Chinese language to instructors and students alike, impart knowledge on Chinese culture, history and business teachings in dealing with China.
Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University (FEU) (PSE: FEU) in the City of Manila, West Sampaloc, University Belt area is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. It was founded as a domestic educational institution in 1928 and incorporated in 1933, being the 6th oldest university[citation needed] in the Philippines and the 4th oldest private, non-sectarian university in the country based on its extant university charter.
FEU is a founding member of the two major collegiate athletic organizations in the Philippines, namely the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-Philippines) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP)
FEU was once dubbed as the “Largest University in Asia,” with an almost 50,000-student population in the early 1950s.
The university is also one of the pioneers of accountancy education in the Philippines. It has programs in architecture, fine arts, the arts and sciences, commerce, education, engineering and technology, graduate research, law, nursing, and medicine.
Among its alumni are former Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban of the Institute of Law, business tycoon Henry Sy of the Institute of Arts and Sciences, renowned athlete Lydia de Vega-Mercado of the Institute of Education, among others.
One of the major additions to FEU's facilities is the newly inaugurated Technology Building II, a modern nine-storey building that houses FEU East Asia College and IARFA. Recently, the university received a UNESCO Heritage award for having the largest ensemble of preserved art deco buildings in the country.
FEU is a founding member of the two major collegiate athletic organizations in the Philippines, namely the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-Philippines) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP)
FEU was once dubbed as the “Largest University in Asia,” with an almost 50,000-student population in the early 1950s.
The university is also one of the pioneers of accountancy education in the Philippines. It has programs in architecture, fine arts, the arts and sciences, commerce, education, engineering and technology, graduate research, law, nursing, and medicine.
Among its alumni are former Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban of the Institute of Law, business tycoon Henry Sy of the Institute of Arts and Sciences, renowned athlete Lydia de Vega-Mercado of the Institute of Education, among others.
One of the major additions to FEU's facilities is the newly inaugurated Technology Building II, a modern nine-storey building that houses FEU East Asia College and IARFA. Recently, the university received a UNESCO Heritage award for having the largest ensemble of preserved art deco buildings in the country.
University of Manila
The University of Manila (UM) is a university in Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1913.
The basketball team, the Hawks (formerly the Tigers), won the NAASCU championship for five consecutive seasons, and possesses the longest winning streak in Philippine collegiate basketball history, with 86. it also produced players who became successful in the ir career of basketball.
Jun Limpot
Nelon Asaytono
Leo Avenido
Ryan Regallado
Chris "Jumbo" Bolado
Oscar "Biboy" Simon
Ronnie Matias
The basketball team, the Hawks (formerly the Tigers), won the NAASCU championship for five consecutive seasons, and possesses the longest winning streak in Philippine collegiate basketball history, with 86. it also produced players who became successful in the ir career of basketball.
Jun Limpot
Nelon Asaytono
Leo Avenido
Ryan Regallado
Chris "Jumbo" Bolado
Oscar "Biboy" Simon
Ronnie Matias
San Beda College
San Beda College (SBC) (Spanish for Saint Bede) is a college run by the Benedictine monks in the Philippines. It is located at Mendiola Street in San Miguel, Manila. It was founded in 1901 to cope with the ever-growing need of the population for education.[citation needed] San Beda, which was known then as El Colegio de San Beda, started as an all-boys elementary school, it has since expanded to include high school department and Colleges of Arts and Science and Law School. Currently, it has three other campuses: the San Beda College-Rizal (the largest San Beda campus in size), and the new extension campus for the College of Law at Muntinlupa City. It also has a brother school named San Beda College Alabang (formerly known as St. Benedict College and Benedictine Abbey School) located in Alabang Hills in Muntinlupa. Also, the Paul VI Institute of Liturgy in Malaybalay is being managed by the Benedictine monks.
Located in a once quiet, middle-class residential area, San Beda College is now part of Manila's bustling University Belt, an irregular crescent curving for about six kilometers through six districts of Manila, containing more than thirty colleges and universities.
Located in a once quiet, middle-class residential area, San Beda College is now part of Manila's bustling University Belt, an irregular crescent curving for about six kilometers through six districts of Manila, containing more than thirty colleges and universities.
FEATI University
FEATI University (Far Eastern Air Transport Incorporated) is a private non-sectarian co-educational higher education institution with a Catholic orientation established in 1946 in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines. FEATI was formerly known as the Far Eastern Aeronautics School.
Dr. Salvador Araneta with his wife Dr. Victoria Lopez de Araneta founded the Far Eastern Air Transport Incorporated (FEATI), the first airline in the Philippines flying the Iloilo-Manila-Hongkong route. The couple’s shared vision to take people to life-changing destinations paved way for a more critical approach in aeronautics, technology, and the sciences.
The couple decided to close the airline company, but kept its name when they founded the FEATI Institute of Technology on March 6, 1946 as a school particularly focused on engineering and technology. Thirteen years later, the school earned university status as granted by the Department of Education with Dr. Victoria Lopez de Araneta as the first president of FEATI University.
It currently occupies a 5-hectare campus. FEATI University has successfully produced outstanding alumni who have served in the government, military, diplomatic corps and private sector in the field of engineering, science, technology and commerce.
Today, FEATI University is a non-sectarian co-educational institution with a Catholic orientation. It continues to adhere on the very vision Dr. Salvador and Dr. Victoria Araneta believed in. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs.
Dr. Salvador Araneta with his wife Dr. Victoria Lopez de Araneta founded the Far Eastern Air Transport Incorporated (FEATI), the first airline in the Philippines flying the Iloilo-Manila-Hongkong route. The couple’s shared vision to take people to life-changing destinations paved way for a more critical approach in aeronautics, technology, and the sciences.
The couple decided to close the airline company, but kept its name when they founded the FEATI Institute of Technology on March 6, 1946 as a school particularly focused on engineering and technology. Thirteen years later, the school earned university status as granted by the Department of Education with Dr. Victoria Lopez de Araneta as the first president of FEATI University.
It currently occupies a 5-hectare campus. FEATI University has successfully produced outstanding alumni who have served in the government, military, diplomatic corps and private sector in the field of engineering, science, technology and commerce.
Today, FEATI University is a non-sectarian co-educational institution with a Catholic orientation. It continues to adhere on the very vision Dr. Salvador and Dr. Victoria Araneta believed in. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs.
Technological University of the Philippines
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) is a state university comprising four campuses: TUP-Manila, TUP-Taguig, TUP-Cavite, and TUP-Visayas. The University also has a specialized unit which is the Integrated Research and Training Center.
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) was established upon the enactment of Organic Act No. 74 by the Philippine Commission in 1901. It was known then as the Manila Trade School (MTS) with the primary intention of developing the dignity of labor. In 1910, MTS was renamed as the Philippine School of Arts and Trades (PSAT). Pursuant to Republic Act 2237 issued on July 17, 1959, PSAT was given the college status and was renamed the Philippine College of Arts and Trades (PCAT). From 1959 to 1978, PCAT pioneered programs in engineering technology and industrial teacher education. By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1518 issued on July 11, 1978, PCAT was converted into the Technological University of the Philippines.
Currently, TUP is a system comprising of four campuses. The main campus of the University is located in Manila. The three satellite campuses are in Taguig, Cavite, and Visayas. In addition to the four campuses, TUP maintains the Integrated Research and Training Center (IRTC) located in the main campus. The Center was established by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through a Technical Cooperation in 1982.
Under the present leadership, Dr. Godofredo E. Gallega envisions the Technological University of the Philippines as a Center of Excellence in technological and industrial education in the country and in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Being a national university for science and technology, TUP shall endeavor to develop citizen-workers who will be skillful, innovative, competent, knowledgeable, and morally upright, and competitive here and abroad.
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) was established upon the enactment of Organic Act No. 74 by the Philippine Commission in 1901. It was known then as the Manila Trade School (MTS) with the primary intention of developing the dignity of labor. In 1910, MTS was renamed as the Philippine School of Arts and Trades (PSAT). Pursuant to Republic Act 2237 issued on July 17, 1959, PSAT was given the college status and was renamed the Philippine College of Arts and Trades (PCAT). From 1959 to 1978, PCAT pioneered programs in engineering technology and industrial teacher education. By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1518 issued on July 11, 1978, PCAT was converted into the Technological University of the Philippines.
Currently, TUP is a system comprising of four campuses. The main campus of the University is located in Manila. The three satellite campuses are in Taguig, Cavite, and Visayas. In addition to the four campuses, TUP maintains the Integrated Research and Training Center (IRTC) located in the main campus. The Center was established by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through a Technical Cooperation in 1982.
Under the present leadership, Dr. Godofredo E. Gallega envisions the Technological University of the Philippines as a Center of Excellence in technological and industrial education in the country and in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Being a national university for science and technology, TUP shall endeavor to develop citizen-workers who will be skillful, innovative, competent, knowledgeable, and morally upright, and competitive here and abroad.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila (commonly known as PUP Main or PUP Santa Mesa) (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas sa Maynila) is the flagship and the most prestigious member of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines System. It consists of three constituent campuses and is located in Santa Mesa, Manila.
The offices of the University Officials, Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center, and PUP Gym and open courts are located here. It has several campuses; the A. Mabini Campus that houses many of its colleges; MH del Pilar Campus that houses the College of Nutrition and Food Sciences and the College of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management; NDC Campus that houses the College of Communication, the College of Engineering, College of Architecture and Fine Arts, The University Press and the Mass Communication Theatre.
PUP Manila is considered as one of the premier state universities in the country and excels in the disciplines of engineering, accountancy, computer science, communication, and social sciences. Entry to this PUP Main Campus is the most competitive and applicants must pass the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test.
The offices of the University Officials, Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center, and PUP Gym and open courts are located here. It has several campuses; the A. Mabini Campus that houses many of its colleges; MH del Pilar Campus that houses the College of Nutrition and Food Sciences and the College of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management; NDC Campus that houses the College of Communication, the College of Engineering, College of Architecture and Fine Arts, The University Press and the Mass Communication Theatre.
PUP Manila is considered as one of the premier state universities in the country and excels in the disciplines of engineering, accountancy, computer science, communication, and social sciences. Entry to this PUP Main Campus is the most competitive and applicants must pass the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test.
Technological Institute of the Philippines
The Technological Institute of the Philippines or "TIP" is a private institution of higher learning in the Philippines which is known in the fields of engineering. TIP was established by a group of educators headed by Engr. Demetrio A. Quirino Jr. in February 8, 1962. TIP has two campuses in the Metropolitan Manila, TIP Manila and TIP Quezon City.
It holds many fraternities and sororities such as Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Kappa Rho,Sigma Epsilon Phi, and Tau Gamma. Students can join student organizations and affiliations like (HACRSS) Hubs And Cisco Router Student Society, (COESS)Computer Engineering Student Society Social Science Society, ACE-Q, English Club, Rendu Circle, Talents' Guild, Campus Christian Fellowship, CFC Youth for Christ, TIP Voice (The official School and Student Publication) and others. Computer Engineering Org.
It holds many fraternities and sororities such as Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Kappa Rho,Sigma Epsilon Phi, and Tau Gamma. Students can join student organizations and affiliations like (HACRSS) Hubs And Cisco Router Student Society, (COESS)Computer Engineering Student Society Social Science Society, ACE-Q, English Club, Rendu Circle, Talents' Guild, Campus Christian Fellowship, CFC Youth for Christ, TIP Voice (The official School and Student Publication) and others. Computer Engineering Org.
Mapua Institute of Technology
Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT, Mapúa Tech or simply Mapúa) is a private, non-sectarian, Filipino tertiary institute located in Intramuros, Manila and in Makati. It was founded by Don Tomás Mapúa in 1925. The institute is a reputable[citation needed] source of engineers and topnotchers in the engineering board exams. Mapúa is the first institution to implement the four-term academic calendar in the Philippines. As of 2006, diplomas and official documents issued by the institute includes a footnote with the message "Malayan Colleges operating under the name of Mapúa Institute of Technology" noting the implementation of the name change of the administration.
The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) has recently granted Level III Second Reaccreditation status to eight (8) engineering programs of the Institute namely; Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental and Sanitary Engineering. In August 2006, the Mapúa IT Center was visited by PACUCOA accreditors pursuant to its application for Level I accreditation. Also, the Institute is on its way to be the first school in the Philippines to receive the ABET equivalency, an American-based accreditation body for schools, colleges, and universities offering engineering and technology courses.
The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) has recently granted Level III Second Reaccreditation status to eight (8) engineering programs of the Institute namely; Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental and Sanitary Engineering. In August 2006, the Mapúa IT Center was visited by PACUCOA accreditors pursuant to its application for Level I accreditation. Also, the Institute is on its way to be the first school in the Philippines to receive the ABET equivalency, an American-based accreditation body for schools, colleges, and universities offering engineering and technology courses.
St. Paul University-Manila
St. Paul University (SPU Manila) is a private, women's college in Manila, Philippines. The college was established in 1911.
St. Paul Manila has evolved and grown from very humble beginnings in 1912 and, over the years, we’ve had the privilege of teaching thousands of young people. Many of them have gone on to successful lives and careers and their personal and professional successes constantly motivate everyone in this school.
While we have grown and changed over the years, certain basic principles and values have been consistent and form the foundation for the policies and procedures detailed in this handbook.
Our roots go back more than 300 years ago in a small village called Levesville-la-Chenard in France. It was there that the education ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres started. Since then, the ministry has found its way to 6 continents, and 32 countries. In the Philippines, this university is only one of about 36 educational institutions run and administered by the congregation.
Together with Paulinians all over the world, we live a common motto: Caritas Christi urget nos (The charity of Christ urges us).
St. Paul Manila has evolved and grown from very humble beginnings in 1912 and, over the years, we’ve had the privilege of teaching thousands of young people. Many of them have gone on to successful lives and careers and their personal and professional successes constantly motivate everyone in this school.
While we have grown and changed over the years, certain basic principles and values have been consistent and form the foundation for the policies and procedures detailed in this handbook.
Our roots go back more than 300 years ago in a small village called Levesville-la-Chenard in France. It was there that the education ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres started. Since then, the ministry has found its way to 6 continents, and 32 countries. In the Philippines, this university is only one of about 36 educational institutions run and administered by the congregation.
Together with Paulinians all over the world, we live a common motto: Caritas Christi urget nos (The charity of Christ urges us).
St. Scholastica's College
St. Scholastica's College (SSC or colloquially St. Scho) is a Catholic institution for women established in 1906 and managed by the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing. It is located in 3.66 hectare lot in Malate in the city of Manila. It is bounded by Estrada Street on the north, P. Ocampo Street on the south, Singalong Street on the east and Leon Guinto Street on the west. The college was established initially offering elementary grades. It started admitting high school students in 1907 and opened its collegiate department in 1920. It pioneered formal music education in the Philippines, opening a Conservatory of Music in 1907. Although St. Scholastica's College is an exclusive school for women, admission of male students in the Cognate, Music, Fine Arts, and Interior Design programs have been allowed.
St. Scholastica's College is recognized by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education and also a charter member of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. It has earned Level III accreditation on all of its respective departments and schools. The college will undergo its second accreditation on February 2007.
St. Scholastica's College celebrated its centennial on December 3, 2006, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. It was attended by its administrators, faculty members, staffers, students and alumni. Music master classes and workshops presented by Cultures in Harmony, then known as Music for the People, were part of the centennial celebrations.
Now, St. Scholastica's College Manila is known for its high quality education for women of the generation. Giving the Scholasticans the good education they deserve. St. Scho gives a holistic approach in learning.
St. Scholastica's College is recognized by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education and also a charter member of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. It has earned Level III accreditation on all of its respective departments and schools. The college will undergo its second accreditation on February 2007.
St. Scholastica's College celebrated its centennial on December 3, 2006, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. It was attended by its administrators, faculty members, staffers, students and alumni. Music master classes and workshops presented by Cultures in Harmony, then known as Music for the People, were part of the centennial celebrations.
Now, St. Scholastica's College Manila is known for its high quality education for women of the generation. Giving the Scholasticans the good education they deserve. St. Scho gives a holistic approach in learning.
South Luzon Expressway
The South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) or (SLE), also called South Superhighway (SSH), is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila with the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines. The first expressway is operated jointly by Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC) and Citra Metro Manila Tollways Corporation (CMMTC), while the second expressway is solely operated by PNCC through its South Luzon Tollways Division, while the third expressway is operated by the STAR Infrastructure Development Corporation (STAR - IDC). Radial Road 3 is the alternate name of the SLEX.
It starts in Manila's Paco district at Pres. E. Quirino Avenue and ends in Lipa City in the province of Batangas at J.P. Laurel Highway., 81 kilometers south of Manila. Southwards, the SLEx passes through the following cities and municipalities: Manila, Makati, Pasay, Parañaque and Muntinlupa in Metro Manila, San Pedro and Biñan in Laguna, Carmona in Cavite, then Biñan (again), Santa Rosa City, Cabuyao and Calamba City in Laguna. Its Batangas segment, the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road or STAR Tollway, located entirely within the province of Batangas starts in the municipality of Santo Tomas and traverses Tanauan City, Malvar and currently ends in Lipa City.
It starts in Manila's Paco district at Pres. E. Quirino Avenue and ends in Lipa City in the province of Batangas at J.P. Laurel Highway., 81 kilometers south of Manila. Southwards, the SLEx passes through the following cities and municipalities: Manila, Makati, Pasay, Parañaque and Muntinlupa in Metro Manila, San Pedro and Biñan in Laguna, Carmona in Cavite, then Biñan (again), Santa Rosa City, Cabuyao and Calamba City in Laguna. Its Batangas segment, the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road or STAR Tollway, located entirely within the province of Batangas starts in the municipality of Santo Tomas and traverses Tanauan City, Malvar and currently ends in Lipa City.
Malayan High School of Science
Malayan High School of Science (MHSS), is a privately operated science oriented high school in Pandacan, Manila, which is affiliated with the Mapua Institute of Technology. The school formally launched its first school year of operation on June of 2006.
School President Dr. Reynaldo Vea who is also President of Mapua Institute of Technology described Malayan Science High School as an attempt to contribute to the Philippines efforts to take full advantage of a global, knowledge-based economy. Malayan Science was established as a way of giving more Filipino families the opportunity to have their children undergo a high school education of international standards with emphasis on a science-oriented curriculum.
The school's founders aim to equate Malayan Science into becoming an international center of excellence with graduates as specialists in the area of science and technology.
School President Dr. Reynaldo Vea who is also President of Mapua Institute of Technology described Malayan Science High School as an attempt to contribute to the Philippines efforts to take full advantage of a global, knowledge-based economy. Malayan Science was established as a way of giving more Filipino families the opportunity to have their children undergo a high school education of international standards with emphasis on a science-oriented curriculum.
The school's founders aim to equate Malayan Science into becoming an international center of excellence with graduates as specialists in the area of science and technology.
Tayuman LRT
Tayuman LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Yellow Line (LRT-1). Like all other LRT-1 stations, Tayuman station is above-ground. The station serves Santa Cruz in Manila and is located at the corner of Rizal Avenue and Tayuman Street. The station is named after Tayuman Street.
Tayuman station serves as the sixth station for LRT-1 trains headed for Baclaran and as the thirteenth station for trains headed to Monumento. Due to its proximity to Blumentritt station, which is north of Tayuman, the station is close to the old San Lazaro Hippodrome, where today's SM City San Lazaro sits.
Tayuman station serves as the sixth station for LRT-1 trains headed for Baclaran and as the thirteenth station for trains headed to Monumento. Due to its proximity to Blumentritt station, which is north of Tayuman, the station is close to the old San Lazaro Hippodrome, where today's SM City San Lazaro sits.
Department of Health
The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) (Filipino:Kagawaran ng Kalusugan) is the principal health agency in the Philippines. It is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services to all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and the regulation of providers of health goods and services.
On February 20, 1958, Executive Order 288 provided for the reorganization of the Department of Health. This entailed a partial decentralization of powers and created eight Regional Health Offices. Under this setup, the Secretary of Health passed on some of responsibilities to the regional offices and directors.
One of the priorities of the Marcos administration was health maintenance. From 1975 to the mid-eighties, four specialty hospitals were built in succession. The first three institutions were spearheaded by First Lady Imelda Marcos. The Philippine Heart Center was established on February 14, 1975 with Dr. Avelino Aventura as director. Second, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center was built in 1979. Then in 1983, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute was set up. This was soon followed by the Lung Center of the Philippines, which was constructed under the guidance of Health Minister Dr. Enrique Garcia.
With a shift to a parliamentary form of government, the Department of Health was transformed into the Ministry of Health on June 2, 1978 with Dr. Clemente S. Gatmaitan as the first health minister. On April 13, 1987, the Department of Health was created from the previous Ministry of Health with Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon as secretary of health.
On February 20, 1958, Executive Order 288 provided for the reorganization of the Department of Health. This entailed a partial decentralization of powers and created eight Regional Health Offices. Under this setup, the Secretary of Health passed on some of responsibilities to the regional offices and directors.
One of the priorities of the Marcos administration was health maintenance. From 1975 to the mid-eighties, four specialty hospitals were built in succession. The first three institutions were spearheaded by First Lady Imelda Marcos. The Philippine Heart Center was established on February 14, 1975 with Dr. Avelino Aventura as director. Second, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center was built in 1979. Then in 1983, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute was set up. This was soon followed by the Lung Center of the Philippines, which was constructed under the guidance of Health Minister Dr. Enrique Garcia.
With a shift to a parliamentary form of government, the Department of Health was transformed into the Ministry of Health on June 2, 1978 with Dr. Clemente S. Gatmaitan as the first health minister. On April 13, 1987, the Department of Health was created from the previous Ministry of Health with Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon as secretary of health.
Centro Escolar University
Centro Escolar University (PSE: CEU) (Filipino: Pamantasang Centro Escolar) is a private university in the Philippines. It was founded on June 3, 1907 by two women, Librada Avelino and Carmen de Luna, and was originally called Centro Escolar de Señoritas. It became a university in 1939. Today, the university has three campuses, the Mendiola Campus along Mendiola Street in Manila, the Malolos Campus established in 1978 is in the northern suburb of Malolos City in Bulacan province, and the newly established Makati Campus in 2005, is in the Makati Central Business District. Originally, its Parañaque Campus was part of the university's system until it was phased out in the early 1990s.
The university offers programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, and allied medicine. CEU is also known for its Dentistry and Pharmacy graduates. All of its academic programs are accredited Levels 2 and 3 by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines. CEU is the first university in the Philippines to be given an ISO:9001 certification on its campuses . The university was also granted full autonomy status by the Commission on Higher Education. The university is also listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange with the stock symbol, CEU. The university will celebrate its centennial in 2007.
The university offers programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, and allied medicine. CEU is also known for its Dentistry and Pharmacy graduates. All of its academic programs are accredited Levels 2 and 3 by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines. CEU is the first university in the Philippines to be given an ISO:9001 certification on its campuses . The university was also granted full autonomy status by the Commission on Higher Education. The university is also listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange with the stock symbol, CEU. The university will celebrate its centennial in 2007.
University Belt
The University Belt is the unofficial name of a de facto sub-district in Manila, Philippines. It refers to the high concentration or a cluster of colleges and universities found in the city.
The University Belt is commonly understood as the one located in Sampaloc, Quiapo and San Miguel districts. Generally, it includes the southern end of España Boulevard, Nicanor Reyes St. (formerly Morayta St.), the eastern end of Claro M. Recto Avenue (formerly Azcarraga), Legarda Avenue, Mendiola Street and the different side streets. Each of the colleges and universities found here are at a short walking distance of each other.
However, Manila also has other clusters of universities and colleges, such as the one found in the long stretch of Taft ave. at Ermita and Malate, although not as compact, and another one found inside the walled city of Intramuros, although not as many, as the one found at Sampaloc, Quiapo, and San Miguel.
The University Belt is commonly understood as the one located in Sampaloc, Quiapo and San Miguel districts. Generally, it includes the southern end of España Boulevard, Nicanor Reyes St. (formerly Morayta St.), the eastern end of Claro M. Recto Avenue (formerly Azcarraga), Legarda Avenue, Mendiola Street and the different side streets. Each of the colleges and universities found here are at a short walking distance of each other.
However, Manila also has other clusters of universities and colleges, such as the one found in the long stretch of Taft ave. at Ermita and Malate, although not as compact, and another one found inside the walled city of Intramuros, although not as many, as the one found at Sampaloc, Quiapo, and San Miguel.
Tondo
Tondo (東都, "Eastern Capital"), once historically known as the capital of the Luzon Empire (Chinese: 呂宋國, "The Lesser Song Empire") and the hereditary stronghold of the Lakandulas, is now just one of the districts of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. It is one of the most densely populated areas of land in the world. Tondo is located in the northwest portion of the city and is primarily residential-industrial in nature. Tondo is notorious for being the poorest and most underdeveloped district of the country. Many of the city's slums are found in this area. It is also the birthplace of former president Joseph Estrada, singer and actress Regine Velasquez, businessman and politician Manuel Villar, Manila Mayor and Gatpuno Antonio Villegas, Andres Bonifacio, the Great Leader of the Katipuneros, and Kyla, the Philippines' R & B Princess.
An NGO run by students who are media practitioners has recently been established. It should not be confused with the District Library of Tondo, better known as the "Aklatan ng Tondo", which is the district's official library owned by the Manila City government. The organization derives its name from the British Library portrayed in the anime Read or Die.
It was established as a media-rights awareness group and charity organization. Ironically, their headquarters are located within the Ateneo de Manila, an affluent school located between Quezon City and Marikina City, despite being named after one of the most underdeveloped urban districts in the Philippines. Their 2 primary activities are campaigning for media awareness and providing basic advertising lessons to Grade School Students. They also enable reference books and literature to be more accessible to both private and public school students; due to the high shipment prices of the books or localized publishing in the country of origin, thus deriving their name from the British Library. Examples include books written by foreign celebrities and yearly copies of imported almanacs and the Guiness book of World Records. They also develop "School Weapons" as novelty items. "School Weapons" are mostly 'special' variants of paper-bolt-launching slingshots, which are allowed in many schools. They also offer a variety of services such as 'search and retrieve'; which involves helping students look for materials lost at school and 'surveillance'; which actually translates as a service that helps keep troubled students at bay. Note that their activities are mostly confined throughout Metro Manila. The structure of the organization is similar to that of the Mafia yet is not considered a fraternity. The current "Godsquatter", 20-year-old college student Paolo Vergara insists that "the Tondo Library is devoted only to the welfare of both the public and private school students of Metro Manila, and is not into secrecy and other things associated with illegal fraternities."
An NGO run by students who are media practitioners has recently been established. It should not be confused with the District Library of Tondo, better known as the "Aklatan ng Tondo", which is the district's official library owned by the Manila City government. The organization derives its name from the British Library portrayed in the anime Read or Die.
It was established as a media-rights awareness group and charity organization. Ironically, their headquarters are located within the Ateneo de Manila, an affluent school located between Quezon City and Marikina City, despite being named after one of the most underdeveloped urban districts in the Philippines. Their 2 primary activities are campaigning for media awareness and providing basic advertising lessons to Grade School Students. They also enable reference books and literature to be more accessible to both private and public school students; due to the high shipment prices of the books or localized publishing in the country of origin, thus deriving their name from the British Library. Examples include books written by foreign celebrities and yearly copies of imported almanacs and the Guiness book of World Records. They also develop "School Weapons" as novelty items. "School Weapons" are mostly 'special' variants of paper-bolt-launching slingshots, which are allowed in many schools. They also offer a variety of services such as 'search and retrieve'; which involves helping students look for materials lost at school and 'surveillance'; which actually translates as a service that helps keep troubled students at bay. Note that their activities are mostly confined throughout Metro Manila. The structure of the organization is similar to that of the Mafia yet is not considered a fraternity. The current "Godsquatter", 20-year-old college student Paolo Vergara insists that "the Tondo Library is devoted only to the welfare of both the public and private school students of Metro Manila, and is not into secrecy and other things associated with illegal fraternities."
Present Intramuros
In the 1980s, under the direction of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, the Intramuros Administration restored the city and at present the walled city is the only district of Manila where old Spanish-era influences were retained. Much of the development of present-day Manila occurred outside the gates of Intramuros, leaving the old walls, streets and churches of Intramuros minimally touched by modernization, although outlets of Jollibee, McDonald's and Starbucks now sit alongside distinguished educational institutions within its walls. The old moats that surrounded Intramuros have been filled up and transformed into a golf course where locals and foreign nationals play the sport. The garrison that was Fort Santiago is now a tourist spot where visitors can enjoy the nostalgic romance of a bygone Spanish era within its gardens. In 2003, during Visit Philippines Year, tourism secretary Richard J. Gordon cleaned up Intramuros with the help of student and civilian volunteers as well as raised funds to light up the place and build a lights and sound museum.
Doroteo Jose LRT
Doroteo Jose LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Yellow Line (LRT-1). Like all other LRT-1 stations, Doroteo Jose station station is above-ground. The station is located in Santa Cruz in Manila, on Taft Avenue and slightly past Doroteo Jose Street. The station is named after Doroteo Jose Street.
Doroteo Jose station is the second station of LRT-1 north of the Pasig River, after Carriedo station. It is the eighth station for trains headed to Baclaran and the eleventh station for trains headed to Monumento.
The station is near the Manila City Jail, which houses some of Manila's criminals. It is also near the Fabella Memorial Hospital, which is near the jail. Popular shopping centers such as the Isetann shopping center and the Quiapo Bargain Center are also nearby. Due to its position of being near the University Belt, the station is also close to educational institutions of the University Belt.
Doroteo Jose station is the second station of LRT-1 north of the Pasig River, after Carriedo station. It is the eighth station for trains headed to Baclaran and the eleventh station for trains headed to Monumento.
The station is near the Manila City Jail, which houses some of Manila's criminals. It is also near the Fabella Memorial Hospital, which is near the jail. Popular shopping centers such as the Isetann shopping center and the Quiapo Bargain Center are also nearby. Due to its position of being near the University Belt, the station is also close to educational institutions of the University Belt.
Alfredo Lim
Alfredo Siojo Lim (born December 21, 1929) is the incumbent Mayor of the City of Manila and a former senator of the Philippines. A widower, he first served as mayor of Manila from 1992 to 1998 and returned to that post after winning in the 2007 mayoral election.
He took his oath of office on June 30, 2007. Under the governance slogan "Linisin, Ibangon (ang) Maynila" (Clean, Uplift Manila, hence the acronym LIM), he is currently assisted by Manila vice mayor Isko Moreno, who beat Lim's running mate Joey Hizon. Moreno ran with Danny Lacuna, a former Manila vice mayor.
In Lim's most dramatic move after he assumed office, he gave the go-signal for the removal of informal settlers in Quiapo, Manila's notorious “Little Vietnam”. The eviction will start of July 6, 2007, after a dialogue with imams (religious leaders) and village leaders who signified their approval, to clean the area of alleged killings and illegal drug activities. Meanwhile, Canadian Ambassador Peter Sutherland, said his government already had a number of programs for Muslims in Mindanao. Lim stated that "he would also make representations at the Supreme Court to see if a Sharia court could be established in the city, where 4,000 families lived in the Islamic Center alone".[2]On July 13, 2007, Lim rejected the designation of Rosales as Manila police chief and ordered current MPD director Senior Superintendent Danilo Abarzosa to remain at his post.
He took his oath of office on June 30, 2007. Under the governance slogan "Linisin, Ibangon (ang) Maynila" (Clean, Uplift Manila, hence the acronym LIM), he is currently assisted by Manila vice mayor Isko Moreno, who beat Lim's running mate Joey Hizon. Moreno ran with Danny Lacuna, a former Manila vice mayor.
In Lim's most dramatic move after he assumed office, he gave the go-signal for the removal of informal settlers in Quiapo, Manila's notorious “Little Vietnam”. The eviction will start of July 6, 2007, after a dialogue with imams (religious leaders) and village leaders who signified their approval, to clean the area of alleged killings and illegal drug activities. Meanwhile, Canadian Ambassador Peter Sutherland, said his government already had a number of programs for Muslims in Mindanao. Lim stated that "he would also make representations at the Supreme Court to see if a Sharia court could be established in the city, where 4,000 families lived in the Islamic Center alone".[2]On July 13, 2007, Lim rejected the designation of Rosales as Manila police chief and ordered current MPD director Senior Superintendent Danilo Abarzosa to remain at his post.
Lito Atienza
Jose Livioko Atienza, Jr. (born August 10, 1941), or simply Lito Atienza, is a former Mayor of the City of Manila and is recently appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as secretary for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. He stepped down last June 30, 2007, after serving a three-year three-term limit for local government executives set by the Philippine Constitution of 1987. His administration could be best described as phase of urban renewal for the Philippines’ capital.
Atienza was born in the district of San Andres Bukid, four months before the outbreak of World War II. Atienza’s father, Jose J. Atienza, Sr. was a distinguished public servant to three Philippine presidents.
He took up his primary and secondary education from Ateneo de Manila University and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas. His interest and degree in architecture served as useful in rehabilitating and renewing the City of Manila, which has fallen to decay over years of unmanaged growth in population and the lack of an urban planning & community development.
He has opposed modern family planning, leaving women's without access to basic reproductive health care.
Atienza was born in the district of San Andres Bukid, four months before the outbreak of World War II. Atienza’s father, Jose J. Atienza, Sr. was a distinguished public servant to three Philippine presidents.
He took up his primary and secondary education from Ateneo de Manila University and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas. His interest and degree in architecture served as useful in rehabilitating and renewing the City of Manila, which has fallen to decay over years of unmanaged growth in population and the lack of an urban planning & community development.
He has opposed modern family planning, leaving women's without access to basic reproductive health care.
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