DYNAMIC

FILIPINISM
HISTORY OF Learning
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Outcomes:
At the age of 23, a young man had a vision of inculcating
among the youth the qualities of competence and leadership. At the end of the lesson,
This would be done through an educational process guided by students should be able to:
the philosophy of Dynamic Filipinism.

explain the history of

National University;

appreciate Mariano
Jhocson’s significant
role as the founder of
National University;
and

reflect on the meaning

of dynamic filipinism.

Guided by his vision and the philosophy of Dynamic Filipinism,

this young man, named Mariano Fortunato Jhocson founded
Colegio Filipino, currently known as the National University, Learning materials:
on August 1, 1900.

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What are the significant events in the history of National Paper

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What is the meaning of Dynamic Filipinism?
Share your dreams Did you know

Where do you see yourself when you reach the age of 23?
that...
What are your accomplishments and how will you achieve
them?

Use photos/images from the internet or magazines that would

represent your goals. Below each photo, explain how would
you achieve them.

\ Don Mariano F. Jhocson, was

born on October 14, 1877
in the district of Sta. Cruz,
Manila. "Atoy" was the
nickname given to Don
Mariano by his parents. He is
the third child of Crispulo
Jhocson and Marcela Al

His father, Crispulo Jocson, a

well-known sculptor and
wood carver, taught him the
value of honest work, while
he got his early education
from his mother, Marcela
Alegrado (Dela Cruz).
Throwback
A closer look
In the late 1880s, the attainment of education was not easy. Few
people had the opportunity to obtain higher learning due to extreme
poverty. Also, only a few schools accepted Filipino students during
that time. Mariano was one of the many less fortunate students who
tried their best to obtain an education.

Mariano attended Ateneo Municipal de Manila, where he obtained

his elementary and secondary education. He finished the degree of
Litra Bachiller (Bookkeeping) and a course in Perito Mercantil at the
same institution.

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Poverty and the lack of schools inspired Mariano, later in his life, to
make education accessible to the poor. He wanted others to
have the opportunities that he have missed. He believed, like Rizal
did, that the only salvation of the country lies in the education of
the youth. To this end, he devoted his life and attained more
than modest success.

Through his inspired ambition, the National University came

into existence.
 catalyst of nation-building.
Did you know
that ...

The philosophy of

Dynamic Filipinism is

founded on all that is

good in Filipino people:

warmth, hospitality,

innovativeness, and a

high emotional quotient

that has made Filipinos

renowned in service-

oriented industries.

The term also refers to

the celebration of being

a Filipino and the

recognition of our

essential role as the

 structure.
Early 1900's

The early 1900s is Colegio Filipino

marked as the
Colegio Filipino was founded on August 1, 1900, in Quiapo
peak of the battle
city, Manila. It was considered the first non-sectarian and
between the
co- educational institution. There were only a handful of
Filipino
students at that time, and the school only catered elementary
revolutionaries, led
and secondary levels.
by Emilio
Aguinaldo, and the
American troops.
Despite the
insurgencies, the
United States of
America was able
to successfully
take the
Philippines'
sovereignty.

The early 1900's

also served as the
period of
adjustment for
the Filipinos. One
of the evident
manifestations of
American
influence on our
country is seen in
the Philippine
constitution's
Did you know
Let's think about it
that....
Does the transition from Spanish to American colonization

In order to help the school have something to do with the nature of Colegio Filipino, a non-

grow, Jhocson served as a sectarian and co-educational institution?

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teacher, director, and
janitor of Colegio Filipino.
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Perito Mercantil
Those who graduated __________________________________________________________________________________

courses in business were

given a diploma of Perito
Mercantil.

"Perito Mercantil" are

Spanish words, which are
translated in English as
"chartered accountant."

Colegio Mercantil
In 1904, Colegio Filipino offered courses in business: bookkeeping
and accounting. Jhocson was convinced that these courses
would help the students to be financially secured and
respectable after graduation. This led to the changing of
the name to Colegio Mercantil.
Philippine Law School
In 1916, the Philippine Law School, formerly served as the
College of Law of National University and currently known
as Lacson College, was opened with the collaboration
between Simeon and Ricardo Conlu Lacson and Mariano
Jhocson. It is one of the first- ever law schools to use
English as a medium for teaching.
Atty. Ricardo Conlu Lacson

Atty. Simeon Conlu Lacson

Don Mariano saw the dire need for training the youth for
leadership and responsibility. He firmly believed that the Originally located in
discipline of Law would make men and women advocates of Quiapo, Manila, Philippine
Philippine self- government. Law School transferred from
Intramuros to Pasay City
Some of the notable graduates of the Philippine Law School when Atty Simeon Rene T.
are former president Carlos P. Garcia, former Secretary of Lacson took over as
Foreign Affairs Felixberto M. Serrano, and Antonio P. President in 1958.
Coronel.

Philippine Law School-

Lacson College is
considered one of the
oldest private, non-
sectarian law schools in
the Philippines.
National Academy Did you know
that...
In 1916, the Board of Trustees changed the name from
Colegio Mercantil to National Academy. The growth of the
Academy was continuous, added Liberal Arts, which became
the gateway to other disciplines that followed.

National University
Camilo Osias is the first
On January 17, 1921, the Board of Trustees applied for and
secured permission from the Department of Public Instruction Filipino division

to change the name of the National Academy to NATIONAL superintendent of schools.

UNIVERSITY. On that same day, the University also installed His public service, particularly
former senator Camilo Osias, one of the most respected and
in the field of education,
outstanding Filipino educators as President of the
earned recognition from
University.
various educational

institutions. He received an

honorary degree of Doctor

of Law from Otterbein

College in 1934. He also

received an honorary

degree of Doctor of

Pedagogy from the National

University in 1961.
Not a national symbol
Using the term “National” does not mean that the
academic institution it refers to is considered a Philippine
national symbol. There is no such university that solely
represents the aspirations of the Filipino people.

Continuous expansion
In 1921, the Colleges of Education and Commerce were
opened. During the following years, the Colleges of Pharmacy and
Dentistry were opened in 1922. Civil Engineering was offered in
1925 and the Normal School was opened in 1930. Sanitary
Engineering was initially proposed in 1930.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY is a
National University has continuously expanded, and in 1945,
founding member of the
the following disciplines were added – Bachelor degrees in
University Athletic
Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering and
Association of the Philippines
Architecture and Arts. Master in Sanitary Engineering was
(UAAP).
also organized.
Let's think about it
1945 is marked as the year when the Battle of Manila, the war
between Filipino guerillas and Japanese troops, came to a
conclusion. With the help of US troops, Filipinos once
again reclaimed the Philippines’ sovereignty. However,
Manila, the country’s capital, was heavily devastated. Nearly 100,
000 Filipino lives were lost, and the destruction the war had
caused are still evident today.

What was the condition of universities and colleges during the

Battle of Manila? How did the war affect National
University?

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Time skip!
National University started offering the following courses:
Computer Science in 1990, and Computer Engineering and
Electronics and Communications Engineering in 1994--to
respond to the needs of industry and modern technology.

1998-incident

On January 01, 1998, a disastrous fire razed four buildings of

the University – the Main Building, Law and Commerce
Building, Elementary Building, and the Graduate School
Building. The University was able to re-open its doors
after three weeks of unrelenting restoration work.
Sy acquisition
In the last quarter of the year 2008, the SM Group of
Companies acquired majority ownership of the National
University. The all- out support of the SM Group
strengthened the university as a higher institution with the
building of new infrastructure, improved and upgraded
laboratories, all of which are focused on academic excellence.
Today, the university is engaged in a continuous
modernization and upgrading program for its facilities, faculty
and, sports development.

Henry Sy invested in several schools, among which are

National University, Far Eastern University, and Asia Pacific

College. SM also donated Henry Sy Sr. Halls to the De La

Salle University- Manila and to the University of the

Philippines- Diliman.
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