Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

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University of the City of Manila



motto = "Benchmarking the New Filipino University"
established = July 17, 1965
type = Public, City University System
president = Adel A. Tamano, AB, JD, MPA, LlM (Harvard)
endowment = profitPHP 386 million (excluding OMMC budget)
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affiliations = ASAIHL, [http://www.sut.ac.th/auap/about_Member_establish.htm AUAP] , IAU, ALCU, Intramuros Consortium, among othersThe Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila in English; commonly abbreviated as PLM, or simply known as Pamantasan), is the largest city government-funded, tuition-free,cite web
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quote = It is tuition-free and funded by the City of Manila to offer tertiary education most especially to the disadvantaged but deserving students.] university in the Philippines. It also holds the distinction of being the first Philippine institution of higher learning to have its official name in Filipino.Maghirang, Tony. " [http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/sim/sim/view_article.php?article_id=73007 First! Best! Most!] "The Philippine Daily Inquirer". June 24, 2007.]

PLM is composed of several autonomous colleges and schools in Intramuros, other parts of Manila and in its partners institutions in the Philippines and abroad, each conferring undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The administration is in the process of building a university system embracing all the districts in the capital city as well as to include a science and technology institute and a polytechnic school on extension campuses.cite web
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quote =] Aside from teaching, PLM is also involved in research and social outreach.

The Philippines' Commission on Higher Education has considered PLM as a "model" for public institutions across the Philippines.cite web
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quote = As a testament to it, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has publicly commended and recognized PLM for its unprecedented track record and remarkable achievements. Given the recognition as the "Model University" worth emulating by all locally-funded institutions of higher learning, the PLM is in pursuit of a legend in quality higher education.] cite web
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quote = The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has cited PLM as a Center of Excellence for its track record as a model university for all locally supported institutions of tertiary learning to emulate.] Furthermore, it has cited several PLM programs and departments as Centers of Excellence. A study using cumulative data from 1999 to 2003cite web
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quote = We are very proud of our track record in licensure examinations, having been ranked among top schools in the country today based on a CHED four-year study of colleges and universities fielding candidates for PRC board examinations, PLM president Benjamin G. Tayabas claims.] showed that during the said period PLM was among the top five schoolscite web
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quote = The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila is now ranked number five nationwide and its graduates are now competing with the products of top schools such as the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and the De La Salle University, said Atienza.] in the Philippines in terms of board exam passing rate. In the same study, it was one among three public universities in the top ten category.

Institution

PLM operates chiefly from its main campus in Intramuros, and in three district colleges,Villarosa, Maria Cecilia D. "PLM DC unraveled." "Ang Pamantasan, Vol. XXIII, No. 3". September 10, 2002.] and maintains a score of centers and satellite facilities in other parts of Manila. In addition, it holds off-campus programs through its open university systemcite web
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quote =] with various partner institutions throughout the Philippines and in international schools in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaNuñez, Dr. Domingo B. "PLM connects to Riyadh." "Pamantasan StarPost, Vol. III, No. 2". September 2002.] and in Thailand.

Superimposed on the central disk of the sunbeam are the following:
* The ancient sunburst that represents truth and light
* The bud of the "nilad" plant, from which the name of the City of Manila originated
* The old Tagala text and the scroll that represents wisdom and culture
* The torch that represents knowledge
* The atom that represents technological advancement

Flag

The flag of the PLM is a yellow flag with the University's official seal appearing at the hoist side. The color box below shows the most intense yellow that is being used in the PLM flag, seal and other representations.infobox color|title=Yellow|hex= FFFF00
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Education

The PLM education utilizes a semester-based modular system for conducting courses, adopts features of the American system (credits), and offers 53 single-degree undergraduate and 49 masters, doctoral and graduate diploma programs conducted by its 25 degree-granting colleges and graduate schools in its three academic divisions.Barrios, Dr. Romeo M. and Nunez, Dr. Domingo B. "Improving College Teaching via Modules". "Pamantasan StarPost, Vol. III, No. 2". September 2002.]

The academic year of PLM is divided into two semesters, each composed of four and a half months of instruction. The university requires a minimum of twelve units to be considered a full-time student, with the maximum being twenty units. The average PLM undergraduate takes four four courses, or sixteen units. Summer courses are offered in selected courses only.

PLM employs the General Weighted Average (GWA) system and a 1.00 to 5.00 grading scale, with 1.00 being the highest possible grade for a particular undergraduate course. For the graduate level, the Pass/Fail system generally apply.

Curricula

The PLM curricula, from the licensure programs to minimum course requirements, are based from the prescribed curriculum of the Commission on Higher Education, but the PLM education system exercises full autonomy to alter its own curricula.Boniquit, Celeste J. and Macapagal, Ryan T. "PLM Autonomy in Question Over Transparency." "Ang Pamantasan, Vol. XXIV, No. 3". August 2003.]

The different academic divisions offer degree programs based on the curricula proposed by the PLM faculty. Consultations with the business or industry engaged in the particular field or study are also sought. The participative involvement of practitioners in the formation of the courses of study is reflected in skills-oriented, community-directed and value-driven curricular programs of PLM. In 2004, the University's "Medium-Term Development Plan" mainstreamed into the PLM education system some innovative programs and best practices as articulated in the academic programs that are market-based and responsive to the industry needs.

During the first year of college work, students at the Undergraduate schools receive a general education program from the College of Liberal Arts. On April 15, 2005, the 68-unit PLM General Education Program (GEP) was revised. Now, it consists of English, Filipino, Social Sciences and Humanities, Philosophy and Ethics, Sciences, Mathematics, and Personal Financial Management.cite web
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Management courses have also been integrated with emphasis on ethics to ensure that PLM graduates are steep with sound values and adhere to the highest ethical standards necessary in their chosen careers.

The students are also required to attend four Physical Education classes, and a choice from among Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) or Civil Welfare Training Service (CWTS) in the Department of Military Science & Tactics and the National Service Training Corps. The PLM ROTC Unit has been consistently hailed by National Capital Region-Regional Community Defense Group as one of the most outstanding ROTC units in the Philippines.cite web
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Admissions

Each academic division at PLM has its own admission policy and retention criteria for prospective students. Admission to one academic division does not guarantee admission to another. In order to maintain the student's non-paying status at PLM, his grades should fall within the prescribed General Weighted Average (GWA) of the specific college or school he intends to apply to.

Undergraduate Admission

PLM receives thousands of applications from all over the Philippines every year. Academic screening continues from admission until graduation. Graduates or senior students of the Division of City Schools-Manila and private high schools recognized by the Department of Education results may be admitted as freshmen to PLM based on the following:
* General Weighted Average (GWA) obtained in the Fourth Year Level in High School of 85% or its equivalent
* Performance in the PLMAT

In the previous years, an applicant for admission could either be a Manila resident, Manila-born, or both except for high school students from other cities and provinces who belong to the upper 4% of the graduating class. [http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2008/09/09/YTCP20080909134642.html Youth and Campus: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila] . Accessed October 04, 2008.] In 2005, only high school graduates who were residents of the City of Manila were allowed to take the PLMAT, and honor students (Valedictorian, Salutatorian, First to Third Honorable Mentions) who were graduates of the Division of City Schools-Manila were automatically qualified for admission.cite web
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Acceptance Rate

For the school year 2006-2007, the acceptance rate of the PLM Main Campus is mere 3 percent; it admitted 2,000 high school graduates, who met the cut-off scores required by the college in which they applied for, out of 6,000 pre-selected applicants, from more than 40,000 college applications nationwide.cite web
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In the recent years, there has been a decrease in the number of students from low-income families that pass the PLMAT and an increase in the number of students from middle-income families that enroll at the PLM. Because of this, the administration carried out the "PLM Big Brother" project, which aims to provide review classes to graduating high-school students who come from the poor families in Manila and enable them to be on equal footing with students coming from middle-income families, who normally perform bettern in the PLMAT. This is also a way of upholding the university's life purpose and mission.

The student's academic performance in the General Education Program (GEP) is the basis for his acceptance to the specific college where the degree is offered.

Graduate Admission

Each graduate school has its own criteria for admission, which may include the General Weighted Average (GWA) obtained by the applicant in the college where he received his undergraduate education, recommendation letter from the institution or organization from where he is affiliated with, and an admission essay, panel interview, and/or set of proficiency examinations!

cholarship

The scholarship entitles the student to free tuition fee for "non-paying students" (students who are either Manila-born or Manila-resident) and partial to minimum tuition-fees for "paying students" (students from other cities and provinces) until completion of a college degree. Minimal fees are charged for other services such as library facilities, student publications, student services, and physical education facilities.

Retention Policy

On October 21, 2005, the revised retention policy per Board of Regents' Administrative Order No. 19, which requires freshmen to maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 2.25 and a grade of 2.50 in the higher years on a semestral basis to attain a "Good Standing (GS)" status, initially took effect at PLM. According to the new guidelines, students who fall short of the required GWA are now allowed to shift to another academic program at PLM that has a lower retention criteria and will not lose their "non-paying status". The "Warning status" was removed and students who fail to meet the criteria of GS are automatically given the "Probationary status". Probationary students may regain their GS status immediately after a semester of satisfactory performance.cite web
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Every college has imposed its own retention criteria. For instance, in the PLM College of Accountancy & Economics, a GWA of 2.00 must be maintained without failing grades in all major subjects. In the PLM College of Mass Communication, students must maintain an average of 2.25 or better without failing grades in all major subjects or must not have more than two major subjects with grades of 3.00 or a combination of 2.75 and 3.00. Psychology students must maintain a mark of 2.50 in all psychology subjects and 2.00 in English or major subjects for Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hotel and Travel Industry Management. In the case of the PLM College of Nursing, students with a GWA of 1.75 or better but with failing grades are considered disqualified from the said program.cite web
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Any student may shift from one college to another during the second semester but must satisfy the specific criteria of the degree program and be able to finish the program within the prescribed time frame.

In the previous years, students who failed to meet the PLM standards were given reconsiderations to be readmitted in the University. However, this practice is no longer permitted under the current academic policy so as not to compromise PLM's status as one of the country's top universities.cite web
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quote =Indeed, it is about time that the PLM should be insulated from city politics and its management left to professional administrators so as not to compromise its status as among the country’s top educational institutions.]

Enrollment

Enrollment scheme

PLM has a three-step enrollment scheme:
* college advising process - this is conducted at least a day prior to the scheduled enrollment day; the grades of the student are assessed to determine whether that student falls into the "paying" or "non-paying" status
* enlistment process - the student is given the enrollment stub to be presented to the Cashier
* payment process - the enrollment stub is presented to the Cashier for payment of the required amount and/or the "Student's Enrollment Assessment Form" are printed by the Registrar's Computer Services

tudent enrollment

For the last three years, there has been a gradual decrease of student enrollment at the PLM Main Campus. This has been ascribed to the University's student selectivity and retention policy.cite web
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quote = The protestors lambasted PLM Administrative Order No. 19, a loophole-ridden retention policy which caused the dismissal of thousands of PLM scholars including half of their largest college, the College of Engineering and Technology.] In the first semester of 2003, there were 13,028 students at the undergraduate levels (the Undergraduate schools and the Professional schools combined). This number decreased to 12,130 students a year later. In the last semester of 2005, student enrollment further decreased by 9.76 percent. For the first semester of 2006, only 11,069 students remained. There were 2,104 freshmen students admitted. During the same period, PLM is the 10th largest university in terms of student population in Metro Manila.cite web
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People

Persons affiliated with the PLM, either as students, faculty members, or administrators, are known as "PLMayers".PLM Bulletin of Information 2005.] Yanzon, Giovanni Paolo J. " [http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife6_dec16_2006 Pretty prides of PLM] ." "Manila Standard Today". December 26, 2006.]

Some notable PLM alumni include Michael V., a multi-awarded comedian, recording artist and multimedia endorser; [http://www.pep.ph/photos/show/category/cat/celeb_events/803/Wilma_Galvante&%2339;s_birthday_celebration-turned-ballroom_dancing_event Wilma Galvante] , the Senior Vice-President for Entertaiment of GMA 7; Manuel Buising, an internationally acclaimed columnist and Carlos Palanca Awards Hall of Famer; Panfilo Lacson, a Philippine Senator; [http://www.geocities.com/claimants1081/liliosa_hilao-tortured__raped_.html Liliosa Hilao] , a distinguished student-leader and martyr during the Marcos dictatorship, among others.

tudent life

Students of the PLM have access to a variety of activities while not attending class. The campus' proximity to several attractions in Manila makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.

The PLM Main Campus offers intramural sports, cultural shows, 390 free Internet stations,Mayuga, Jonathan. " [http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0201&022008/headlines012.html Tamano vows ‘heights of excellence’ for PLM] ." "Business Mirror, Vol. III, No. 86". February 01, 2008.] wireless fidelity facilities, and over 50 student and employee organizations. There are also religious groups such as "Youth for Christ" and "Bible Readers' Society". Fraternities and sororities play a role in the university's social life. There are also engineering projects teams, including the "Microcontrollers and Robotics Society", which placed first in national-level competitions, and debate teams such as the "Speech and Debate Society" and the "Economics Society". The university also showcases many community service organizations and charitable projects, including the "PLM Samaritans" and the "Brotherhood of Medical Scholars".

The university sponsors and implements a comprehensive student services program coordinated by the Office of Student Affairs. The PLM President's Committee on Arts and Culture (PCAC) is responsible for building up the artistry and craft of the PLM students through its different cultural organizations such as the "Hiyas ng Maynilad Dance Troupe", "PLM Rondalla", "The PLM Chorale", and the "Mabuhay Marching Band". "Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild" is the pioneer theater arts group of PLM created in 1998.

The student government at PLM is the "Supreme Student Council", governed by a student elected as president. Aside from the Supreme Student Council, which acts as the central student government body within the PLM, there are college-based student councils as well. Two (2) primary student political parties annually participate in the student council elections, namely " [http://www.geocities.com/tugon_rescue/ Partidong Tugon] " and " [http://bukluran.wordpress.com/about/ Bukluran Party (Solidarity)] ".

A longstanding goal of some members of the student government and political parties is to create a student designated seat on the Board of Regents, the university's governing body. Such a designation would achieve parity with other State Universities that have student regents.

Publications

Founded in 1979, the "Ang Pamantasan" is the official student publication of PLM. There are also several other college-based publications and academic journals being circulated in each school.

Administrative publications

*"The Pamantasan StarPost", the official publication of the PLM administration
*"The PLM Journal", a 60-page quarterly magazine that highlights the achievements of PLM for the general readership
* "Ospital ng Maynila Journal of Medicine", the official publication of the PLM-Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center administration

University-wide publications

* "Ang Pamantarsan", the lampoon version of "Ang Pamantasan"
*"PLUMA", the official literary folio of the PLM students
*"The PLM Magazine", the special edition publication of "Ang Pamantasan"

College-based publications

* "The Impression", the official publication of the PLM College of Physical Therapy
* "Ang Sinag", the official publication of the PLM College of Science
* "CMC Beat", the official publication of the PLM College of Mass Communication
* "The Disclosure", the official publication of the PLM College of Accountancy and Economics
* "The PLM College of Medicine", the official publication of the PLM College of Medicine
* "TECHNik", the official publication of the PLM College of Engineering and Technology
* "BUSINESS ACCESS", the official publication of the PLM College of Management and Entrepreneurship

Other publications

* "Psynapse", the official publication of the PLM Department of Psychology
* "The Ledger", the official publication of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants-PLM Chapter

tudent and Employee organizations

There are student and employee organizations that cater to specific communities in PLM. Unlisted organizations are in the process of being accredited. These include:
* Association of Social Sciences Educators, Researchers and Trainers, Inc.
* Active Youth Organization of Students
* Bible Readers' Society
* Biological Society
* Brotherhood of Medical Scholars
* Bukluran Students' Alliance
* Chemical Engineering Students' Society
* Chemical Society
* [http://plm-cssc.yoll.net/ Computer Studies Students' Circle]
* Economics Society
* Electronics and Communications Engineering Students' Society
* Engineering Mathematical Society
* Junior Marketing Association, PLM Chapter
* [http://members.tripod.com/da_kiddotcom/about/about_consti.htm/ Junior Philippine Computer Society]
* Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
* Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers
* Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild
* Microcontrollers and Robotics Society
* Mass Communication Students' League
* Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
* Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers
* PhiloMedica Scientia
* PLM Administrative Employees Association
* PLM President's Committee on Arts and Culture (PCAC)
**PLM Hiyas ng Maynilad Dance Troupe
**PLM Rondalla
**PLM Chorale, The
**PLM Mabuhay Marching Band
* [http://www.crin.org/organisations/viewOrg.asp?ID=3453/ PLM Legal Aid and Youth Advocacy ]
* PLM Maragtas, Inc.
* PLM Peer Facilitators Society
* PLM Samaritans
* [http://www.escanto.blogspot.com/ PLM Student Catholic Action]
* Public Relations Student Society of the Philippines
* Speech and Debate Society
* Society of Manufacturing Engineers
* Student Intramural Council
* Supreme Student Council
* [http://www.geocities.com/tugon_rescue/ Tugon-Responding Students for Community Undertakings & Edification] (Tugon-RESCUE)
* United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary, PLM Chapter
* Youth for Christ

Athletics

PLM regularly organizes inter-university invitational games and dual meets in some sporting events, participates in the Manila Youth Games, and conducts its very own "Student Intramural Games" that is participated in by more than 10 college teams of the PLM Main Campus.

The University is not a member of any athletic associations in the Philippines. Due to the high cost of membership for the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, joining the said league has never been a priority of the PLM administration.Rebuca, Bridgette Ann M. "PLM: Staring at the big leagues." "Ang Pamantasan, Vol. XXIII, No. 3". September 10, 2003.]

Memberships in organizations

International

* Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)cite web
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* [http://www.sut.ac.th/auap/about_Member_establish.htm Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific] (AUAP)
* International Association of Universities (IAU)

National

PLM currently holds the Secretariat of the Career Development Association of the Philippines (CDAP); while, President of PLM, Atty. Adel A. Tamano, is also serving as the President of the Association of Local Colleges and Universities (ALCU). In addition, PLM is an active member of other national academic organizations. These include:
* [http://www.aaccupqa.org.ph/ Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc.] (AACCUP)
* Association of Philippine Colleges of Arts and Sciences (APCAS)
* Association of Philippine Medical Colleges (APMC)
* Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines (ASPAP)
* Athletic Federation of Local Colleges and Universities(AFALCU)
* Ermita Health Science Community-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (EHSC-PCRD)
* Manila Studies Association (MSA)
* Philippine Alumni Council (PAC)
* Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)
* Philippine Association of Graduate Education (PAGE)
* Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC)
* Philippine Association of Technological Education (PATE)
* Philippine Social Science Council, Inc. (PSSCI)
* Philippine State Universities and Colleges Computer Educationists Society (PSUCCESS)
* Schools of Social Work Association of the Philippines (SSWAP)

Linkages

International

On November 28, 2006, a memorandum of understanding between the PLM and the City College of San Francisco was renewed. Both schools are committed to undertake a student and teacher exchange program, joint curricula, and plans for a City College extension within the PLM grounds.cite web
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quote = The education MOU will create new exchanges between students and faculty at the two institutions, as well as the development of joint English language curricula; the creation of joint curricula for professional development and training in the hospitality industry, with the objective to promote tourism between Manila and San Francisco; and a plan to create a feasibility study to consider the establishment of an extension campus of CCSF on the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila , to specialize in Nursing and Allied Health Services, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Computer Technology.] cite web
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Last July 07, 2008, Goli Ameri, US Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, said in an address to PLM students that the US government have tried to provide opportunities to less-privileged but talented students through its "English Access Scholarship Program", "Undergraduate Summer Program", "Youth Exchange and Study Program", and "Global Undergraduate Program".cite web
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Apart from the US student exchange programs and scholarships and partnership with the City College of San Francisco, PLM maintains international cooperation with other reputable schools in the world. These include:

* Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, USA
* Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia
* Greater Maeknong Sub-Region International Institute in Thailand
* John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University in Massachusets, USA
* Nanyang Technological University in Singapore
* National University of Singapore in Singapore
* [http://www.spis.edu.sa/ Second Philippine International School] in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
* Seoul Arts and Theological College and Seminary in Korea
* Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, USA
* University of Houston–Downtown in Texas, USA
* University of Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia
* University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
* University of Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska, USA
* University of Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, USA
* University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA

National

PLM is part of the establishment of consortium agreements with other three major educational institutions in the Intramuros district such as the Colegio de San Juan de Letran, the Lyceum of the Philippines University, and the Mapúa Institute of Technology in 2002.cite web
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Apart from the Intramuros Consortium, the PLM has linkages with the member schools under the Association of Local Colleges and Universities as well as with other Philippine educational institutions. These include:
* Asia Pacific College of Advanced Studies in Balanga City, Bataan
* [http://www.bpsc.edu.ph/gs.htm/ Bataan Polytechnic State College] in Balanga City, Bataan
* [http://www.sville.edu.ph/ Southville International School and Colleges] in Las Piñas City
* Technological University of the Philippines in Manila
* Trinity University of Asia in Quezon City
* Universidad de Manila in Manila
* [http://www.rougarai.com/casestudy/wcc/qc-campus.html World CITI Colleges] in Quezon City

References

External links

* [http://www.plm.edu.ph/main.html PLM Official University website]
* [http://www.angpamantasan.org/ PLM Official Student Publication website]
* [http://www.plmayers.org/ The Online Community Forum of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila ]
* [http://www.cet.ph.tc/ PLM College of Engineering and Technology Official website]
* [http://www.geocities.com/llinco/plm.html PLM Geocities site]
* [http://www.asaihl.org/memb_plm.htm Association of South East Asian Institutes of Learning]
* [http://www.wiki-maps.com/manila/lid/pamantasan-ng-lungsod-ng-maynila Wikipedia Map]

[tl:guillermo jose garcia vasquez