When was Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila created?
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) is the first and only chartered and autonomous university funded by a city government. It was created by the Congress of the Philippines by virtue of Republic Act No. 4196 or “An Act Authorizing the City of Manila to Establish and Operate the University of City of Manila” on June 19, 1965.
How often do PLM students sing Pamantasang Mahal?
Every Monday and official school activity, students, faculty, and staff alike sing in unison the “Pamantasang Mahal”, PLM’s official hymn. Lyrics presented to the Board of Regents in Maharnilad (official name of the famous Manila City Hall). Sa patnubay ng aming isipan.
Which is the official hymn of the PLM?
Music helps unite the PLM community. Every Monday and official school activity, students, faculty, and staff alike sing in unison the “Pamantasang Mahal”, PLM’s official hymn. Lyrics: Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas, Mayor of Manila (1968) Lyrics presented to the Board of Regents in Maharnilad (official name of the famous Manila City Hall).
Where did the name Pamantasan come from in the Philippines?
PLM also carries the distinction of being the first tertiary institution to have a Filipino official name, which is why people use “Pamantasan” to refer to PLM. The word pamantasan was derived from the Filipino term “pantas” or wise person. The university stands on historic grounds.