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Remember the “Maghihihintay Ako Manuel” billboards that surfaced in several prominent locations in the metro a few months ago? Turns out its just the beginning of a major marketing strategy by New San Jose Builders, Inc. (NSJBI) to bring Manuel L Quezon University back its glory days.
Property developer New San Jose Builders, Inc. (NSJBI) acquired ownership of MLQU last October 2014, and has started upgrading the school’s facilities, while continuing the legacy of the university.
The grand MLQU grand alumni homecoming held at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel in May, brought together many of its renowned alumni, and discussed future plans for the betterment of the university.
One of those plans was the creation of S.P.A.C.E. or its School for Professional Advancement and Continuing Education (S.P.A.C.E.) which seeks to to help professionals who want to broaden their knowledge and perspectives in their chosen careers. The inauguration of the property was held yesterday (October 9, 2015) at the 2nd Floor of the Victoria Sports Tower . SPACE will occupy the second floor of the newly constructed high-rise and will house 20 to 30 classrooms (initially) to accommodate 2000 students.
The ceremony was attended by several of its well distinguished alumni who shared words of inspiration and reminisced their time at the university.
MLQUSPACE provides Graduate Studies and Law students who are aiming to acquire quality education. MLQU SPACE is highly accessible from all parts of Metro Manila and Quezon City as it is conveniently located adjacent tot he GMA-Kamuning Station of the MRT.
For the past years, MLQU has also continuously improved its facilities, making them globally competitive. Apart from its library equipped and well-equipped medical and dental clinics, the school also takes pride in its state-of—the—art Management Information System, which is responsible in supervising, developing, and monitoring the administrative and information systems of the university.
Illustrious list of Distinguished Alumni
MLQU comprises a roster of top caliber deans and highly qualified professors who have proven their expertise in their respective disciplines. The university has produced the likes of Martin Villarama Jr. (current Supreme Court Justice) and Jose Vitug (former Supreme Court Justice).
Established by several eminent lawyers and justices namely: Leoncio B. Monzon; Lorenzo M. Tañada; Arsenio P. Dizon; Carmelino G. Alvendia; Jose B. L. Reyes; Manuel O. Chan; Anselmo S. Claudio. Accordingly the School of Law was born whose first batch of graduates practically dominated the bar examinations period. Every year since then, MLQU is producing top bar exam passers who eventually become the biggest names in the country.
Three of them held the position of Secretary of Justice in the person of Justice Ricardo C. Puno Sr.(1979-1984), Justice Sedfrey Ordoñez (1987-1990) and Justice Artemio Tuquero (2000-2001) while Justice Isagani A. Cruz went on to become associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Jose Melo (current Supreme Court Justice) and Jose Vitug (Former Supreme Court Justice), both students of Justice Puno also made a name in the Philippine law. Others who have gained fame in the practice of law are: Atty. Benjamin Tabios, Justice Alicia Sempio-Dy, Justice Nicolas Lapena, Atty. Norberto Quisumbing, Justice Manuel Pamaran, Justice Hilarion Aquino, Justice Roberto Abad, Justice Perlita Tirona, Justice Jose Vitug, Judge Jesus F. Guerrero, Justice Ruben Reyes, Justice Renato Dacudao, Atty. Ma. Luisa Dizon-Villarama, Justice Martin Villarama Jr., Justice Venecio Escolin, Justice Serafin Camillon, Justice Nicolas Lapena Jr,. Justice Luis Victor, Justice Enrico Lanzanas, Justice Ricardo Ilarde, Justice Ricardo Lagman, Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang, Justice Jose Hernandez, Justice Samuel Martires, Atty, Conrado Vasquez, Atty. Medwin Dizon and Atty Danilo Lopez.
MLQU graduates who made notable achievements in the government service are: Alberto Romulo (Foreign Affairs Secretary); Benjamin S. Abalos (Commission on Elections Secretary ); Blas F. Ople (Former Labor Secretary and Senate President); Voltaire Gazmin (Defense Secretary), Lilia de Lima (Department of Trade and Industry undersecretary) Rosalinda Baldoz ( Department of Labor and Employment Secretary ); Jose V. Yap (Governor, Tarlac); Magtanggol Gunigundo (Former Chairman, PCGG); Obet Pagdanganan (Secretary Department of Agrarian Reform) ; Sedfrey A. Ordoñez (Ret. Secretary of Justice); Wigberto Tañada Former Senator); and Congressmen Rodolfo Albano Jr., Pangalian Balindog, Fredrick Abueg. Silvestre Bello III, Antonio del Rosario, Samuel Pagdilao and Reynaldo Umali.
Another well known alumni is Acclaimed character actress in television, stage play, and movies Dr. Rustica Carpio first appeared in Ishmael Bernal’s Nunal sa Tubig in1976. This would soon be followed with more than 50 other films in her more than 30 years in the industry. Thrice a dean (Student Affairs at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, College of Languages and Mass Communications at Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), and later of the Graduate School also at PUP; today, she lectures and serves as consultant to various universities in Manila. For her accomplishments, Dr. Carpio is a recipient of over 50 national and international honors and awards. Dr. Carpio continues to receive accolades for her contribution in Philippine cinema. Last year, she was named Best Actress for her performance in Ano Ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap besting younger performers, while the Philippine Movie Press Club nailed her place in the industry with an Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award. (SOURCE)
You have probably heard the news about Police Officer 2 Mariano Perez Flormata Jr. of the Philippine National Police who won the 2014 Mister International in the pageant held in Seoul, South Korea on February 2015, he too is a graduate of MLQU.
Not to be forgotten are the names of Police Senior Inspectors John Gary Erana. Max Jim Tria and Rennei Tayrus, who served the country with their lives being part of the Philippine National Police’s Special Armed Force “Fallen 44”.
NSJBI helps MLQU in dreaming for the Filipino
Founded in 1947, MLQU follows the principles of the great Manuel Luis Quezon, president of the Philippine Commonwealth, considered as the father of social justice, who is best remembered to upholding nationalism to fuel progress in the country.
New San Jose Builders, Inc. (NSJBI) acquired the MLQU to enhance the school’s facilities and to build new batch of topnotchers. With the sole purpose of providing quality yet affordable education for Filipinos, NSJBI also commits to retain the school’s legacy.
“We commit to help build that legacy that we want to retain for MLQU. We are building the legacy of excellence, the legacy of greatness, and the legacy of becoming an outstanding institution,” NSJBI co-chairman and MLQU president Dr. Isagani Germar said.
NSJBI is a Filipino-owned company which focuses on the vision of building every Filipino’s dream, understanding his struggles and sharing his values. Established in 1986, the company continues to strive to give fellow Filipinos more reasons to have a sense of pride by building homes that they can call their own.
Aside from building homes and developments that last – current residential properties are Victoria Towers and brands in Manila, Quezon City, Makati and Taguig – NSJBI’s projects showcase history, artistry and craftsmanship of Filipinos.
In particular, NSJBI takes pride in being the developer of the world-class Philippine Arena, nestled in Bulacan. Moreover, NSJBI is also the contractor and developer of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar – a premiere historical destination in Bagac, Bataan.
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