
José Rizal University (formerly José Rizal College or JRC), also referred to by its acronym JRU, is a private non-sectarian, non-stock coeducational basic and higher education institution located in
Mandaluyong
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,
Metro Manila
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, Philippines. It was founded in 1919 by Don Vicente Fabella, the Philippines' first certified accountant. José Rizal University is one of the schools situated in the east side of Mandaluyong, the others being the Plaridel Campus of
Arellano University
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and
Don Bosco Technical College
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.
History

José Rizal University was established in 1919 by Vicente Fabella. Fabella was the first Filipino certified public accountant. The university was originally known as
Far Eastern College Schools of Accounts, Commerce and Finance and was situated along Arlegui Street. In 1921, it transferred to Hidalgo Street and changed its name to José Rizal College the year after.
It closed operations throughout the
Japanese occupation of the Philippines
The Japanese occupation of the Philippines (Filipino language, Filipino: ''Pananakop ng mga Hapones sa Pilipinas''; ) occurred between 1942 and 1945, when the Empire of Japan, Japanese Empire occupied the Commonwealth of the Philippines during Wo ...
as Fabella joined the guerrilla movement. The closure was also a symbol of opposition against the Japanese. After the
Second World War
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, in 1946, it reopened and moved to its present location in Mandaluyong in 1949.
Originally offering commerce and high school degrees, the college expanded its offerings to include an elementary school, education and liberal arts at the undergraduate level, and law, business administration, public administration, and education at the graduate level. It has its own research publication, the Journal of Business, Education and Law. The college is especially proud of
Ramon Magsaysay
Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay Sr. (August 31, 1907 – March 17, 1957) was a Filipino statesman who served as the seventh President of the Philippines, from December 30, 1953, until his death in an 1957 Cebu Douglas C-47 crash, aircraft disast ...
, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1932 and who subsequently became the seventh
President of the Philippines
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.
José Rizal College was granted university status by the Commission on Higher Education in 2000.
It was granted autonomous status by
CHED "from 6 October 2009 to 5 October 2012".
Academics
Law School
The primary purpose of the law school is to prepare men and women to meet the needs of progress and modern technology in the various aspects of the practice of law. These needs call not only for technical skills but also for responsible leadership in the development of the law and the administration of justice. It is in response to these needs that the four-year curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) was offered in 1967.
College
All courses offered in the College Division are recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines. In addition, the undergraduate programs have been accredited by the Philippine Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines, and qualified by the Commission on Higher Education and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
The collegiate undergraduate programs in Commercial Science, Liberal Arts and Education have been granted Level III accreditation by Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation and the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines, and qualified by the Commission on Higher Education.
In addition, the university was granted a deregulated status by the Commission on Higher Education to recognize its commitment and contribution to the promotion of quality education. Only 50 universities in the Philippines have this seal.
High school
Literary and musical programs, convocations featuring noted resource persons, and other social gatherings are frequently held at the campus. Complete computer facilities are provided for the students' hands-on experience.
The High School has an active Student Catholic Action unit. Holy Mass is celebrated every first Friday of the month at the school campus. Religious instruction is conducted on a voluntary arrangement to interested Catholic students. The prayer room is open during school hours, where the students of all denominations may meditate.
The High School student body publishes a school paper, The Scroll, completely managed and edited by students. Students are encouraged to write and publish original articles in this school organ. They are given the opportunity to express themselves freely through writing. Managing the paper imbues the students' minds with the significance of responsibility and work, and plays an important role in the development of a mature student body. A yearbook, The Blue and Gold, is published annually by the senior class.
Student life
Students Organizations
There are several of student organizations in the campus, all under the leadership of students with faculty supervision. From time to time, the different organizations sponsor convocations and open forum on subjects of current interest. Notable speakers with special knowledge of the topic are usually invited.
The Central Student Council
The highest student body on the campus, the Central Student Council prepares students for leadership in the community outside the college. It is composed of the officers of the different recognized campus organizations and advised by a senior faculty member. It has the basic task of coordinating student activities in which the whole student body has direct interest.
The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)
One of the largest college organization in the Philippines, the JRU-JPIA is composed of different students who are taking BSA and BSBA-Accounting. It is an honor society devoted to the promotion of accounting through different programs. Furthermore, it aims to develop accounting students mentally, emotionally and socially as preparation for their journey to become Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the future.
Athletics
José Rizal University is a member of the
National Collegiate Athletic Association of the Philippines. It joined the
National Collegiate Athletic Association
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in 1927. The college varsity teams are called the
Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers. The Bombers emblem features a man riding an
aerial bomb
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, with the letters "JRU" ("JRC" when the school was still named José Rizal College) on his face. The school got the name "bombers" because of the rumored underground bombs on the campus area from the country's Japanese period.
"Heavy Bombers" is the title of the men's varsity teams, "Light Bombers" is for the High School teams, and "Lady Bombers" for the women's teams.
University Hymn
''Himno José Rizal'', or Jose Rizal Hymn, is the university's hymn. The Filipino lyrics was written by Daniel A. Cabaña, a high school student who won the university's hymn writing contest in 1978. It was adopted as the official alma mater song the following year. The melody was set by Restituto Umali, from the
U.P. Conservatory of Music (now U.P. College of Music). Both Cabaña and Umali obtained their bachelor's degree in commerce from José Rizal College, which was JRU's previous name.
Notable alumni
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Ramon Magsaysay
Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay Sr. (August 31, 1907 – March 17, 1957) was a Filipino statesman who served as the seventh President of the Philippines, from December 30, 1953, until his death in an 1957 Cebu Douglas C-47 crash, aircraft disast ...
, BCS '32 (
President of the Philippines
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, 1953–57)
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Armand Fabella, MA '53, Chairman-UCPB, Chairman-JRU, Former
DepEd Secretary
A secretary, administrative assistant, executive assistant, personal secretary, or other similar titles is an individual whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, program evalu ...
)
*Gen.
Avelino Razon, LLB, Chief of the
Philippine National Police
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Jimmy Santos, TV host and former basketball player the
Philippine Basketball Association
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.
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Bienvenido Tantoco, BCS, Founder and CEO
Rustan's
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*
Mel Lopez, former mayor of Manila, businessman, and
PNOC chairman.
*Gen.
Archie Gamboa, LLB, Chief of the
Philippine National Police
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*
Roderick Paulate, Actor and TV host, and former Councilor, 2nd District
Quezon City
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.
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John Marion R. Wilson, basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association.
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Vergel Meneses, former basketball player for the
JRU Heavy Bombers in the
NCAA
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and the
Philippine Basketball Association
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.
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Philip Cezar
Philip Dudley Cezar (born December 1, 1952) is a Filipino former basketball coach, player and politician. Known by the monikers "Mr. Stretch", "''Tapal'' King" and "The Scholar", he was part of the fabled Crispa Redmanizers ballclub of the Phi ...
, (born December 1, 1951) is a retired Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was part of the fabled Crispa Redmanizers ballclub that won two PBA Grand Slams, in 1976 and 1983. He won the Most Valuable Player award in 1980. He was also a many-time Philippine national team player in the 1970s. He was also known by the monikers Tapal King and The Scholar.
References
External links
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José Rizal University Central Student Council official pagedJRU Computer Society (JRUCOMSOC) official website
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Universities and colleges established in 1919
National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) colleges
Universities and colleges in Metro Manila
Education in Mandaluyong
1919 establishments in the Philippines