PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

The 'Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila' (abbreviation: 'PLM'; English: '''University of the City of Manila'''; Or, simply '''Pamantasan'''), is the largest city government-funded, tuition-free, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila celebrates 39th founding anniversary Marlon G. Miguel 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. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila celebrates 39th founding anniversary Marlon G. Miguel
The Philippines' Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has considered PLM as a model for public institutions across the Philippines. The City of Manila’s Goal is the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila’s Commitment Nerisa C. Gabelo Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Pamantasan 41st Founding Anniversary Furthermore, it has cited several PLM programs and departments as ''Centers of Excellence''. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Pamantasan 41st Founding Anniversary A study using cumulative data from 1999 to 2003 Soaring high and leaving footprints in pursuit of a legend in quality higher education showed that during the said period PLM was among the top five schools 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.
PLM criticizes the Times Higher Education Supplement opinion surveys and the now-defunct Asiaweek rankings for its elitist view of higher education and for presenting criteria that do not apply to the unique landscape of each participating universities.^[2]
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently cited PLM for having a "culture of excellence," and for its accomplishments in various fields. GMA cites 'culture of excellence' at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila ^[3]

Institution

The PLM Main Campus

PLM is a public institution, receiving most of its funding from the City of Manila, research grants, and alumni contributions. It has a combined student body of approximately 11,000 students and government financial support of no less than PHP 210 million annually. A Quality Local University with A National Presence Excluded from the said budget allocation are the financial assistance from the national government, companies and private individuals. In 2003, the PLM annual budget rose to more than PHP 330 million.^[4] The Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, which is the training hospital of PLM, has a separate budget of PHP 253.6 million for 2007. Atienza says Health Services Remain Priority of City Hall
The city government intends to make the City of Manila as the national center of education. Partnership in PLM, the Third Time Around Emmanuel S.D. Anilao Hence, PLM has recently adopted a new motto, which is ''Benchmaking the New Filipino University''.
The plan, now in an advanced stage, is to build 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. The PLM Main Campus will be dedicated to graduate studies and research.^[5]
During the opening of the 7th City Council recently, Mayor Alfredo Lim, in his speech, pledged to increase the budget of PLM. He also envisions to build more technical and vocational schools for the underprivileged but deserving students of Manila that shall be integrated into the city university system. PLM Supports Lim's Agenda
Atty. Carlos Carlos, Manila City Legal Officer IV, explained that the PLM case is unique because it is 80% a State University and 20% a Local University.^[6] Unlike any other local state universities and colleges, which are formed out of their municipal or city ordinance, PLM has its own charter, which was authored by the Philippine Congress, similar to other state universities and colleges. Essentially, PLM is classified as a ''city university''.^[6]
The vision-mission of PLM can be summarized as follows:
''The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, as a Filipino and Public University, was established to serve the less privileged but deserving students of Manila. Moreover, it aims to be a caring and leading-edge university that is committed to develop professionals, leaders, and citizens dedicated to the progressive transformation of the City of Manila and the nation.'' Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila ASAIHL member page

Social involvement

Grounded in its commitment to the City of Manila and the whole country, PLM implements a framework of action dubbed "Malasakit sa Kapwa, Malasakit sa Bansa," in which all curricular programs of the University are anchored. Partnership in PLM, the Third Time Around Emmanuel S.D. Anilao
As one of the two participating schools of medicine in "Bagong Doktor para sa Bayan" of the national government, FG Launches P20-M Medical Charity Project the PLM College of Medicine makes sure that medical interns are stationed for months in far-flung barangays to immerse themselves and apply community dynamics, family medicine theories, and appropriate technologies with the people of the community. Graduates of Medicine are also required by PLM and the city government to stick to their service contracts. Because of this, the Department of Health has cited the College as a model for other medical schools in the country. Partnership in PLM, the Third Time Around Emmanuel S.D. Anilao

Senior students in the PLM College of Nursing live with people in the rural areas for eight weeks.^[8] Although they are not required of service contracts, they are encouraged to stay for two years to serve the country before going abroad. Partnership in PLM, the Third Time Around Emmanuel S.D. Anilao
Physical therapy students in their last year in college are required to apply their learnings in various settings, including rehabilitation centers in marginalized communities. Partnership in PLM, the Third Time Around Emmanuel S.D. Anilao
As for the faculty members and students of the PLM College of Human Development, they visit communities in Manila and assist in conducting activities such as teaching preschoolers in the city's barangay day care centers. Partnership in PLM, the Third Time Around Emmanuel S.D. Anilao
Similar activities are undertaken by the colleges that take on different approaches as in holding outreach programs in their field work, off-campus activities and on-the-job trainings or practicum. Partnership in PLM, the Third Time Around Emmanuel S.D. Anilao
The PLM communities have also joined the Caritas Manila through Intramuros Consortium Outreach and Environment Committee (ICOEC) in its dental and medical missions in various communities. MCB-ICOEC Tie-up on Outreach Mission From 1999 up to present, PLM, in cooperation with the Shalom Club of the Philippines-Manila Chapter and the Rotary Club of the Philippines, have been actively donating blood for the patients of the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, Ospital ng Tondo and Dr. Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center.^[9] Similar bloodletting campaigns were conducted by other organizations within PLM such as the "Patak-patak na Pagmamahal" by the PLM Samaritans, "Blood Rush" by the Brotherhood of Medical Scholars and the "Operation Lifeline" by the PLM ROTC Unit.

Research and development

PLM conducts studies and research projects that aim to aid in policy-making and in the production of prototypes that can be useful to both the University and the industry through the Intramuros Consortium and its own research divisions. In addition, PLM is one of the four academic institutions that were chosen as member of the Metropolitan Manila Industry and Energy Research and Development Consortium (MMIERDC) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). R&D Consortium in Metro Manila Established

Governance

The PLM Administrative Building

Board of Regents

Given its chartered and autonomous status, PLM follows its own Board of Regents; it does not directly abide by the system of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).^[10] The Board of Regents, the highest decision-making body of PLM, has the authority to grant diplomas, certificates and titles to students who have completed their academic programs and validate graduation of students.
The six-member Board is composed of the President of PLM, a representative of the PLM faculty, a distinguished alumnus, a respected educator, and one other respected professional, and the Superintendent of the Division of City Schools-Manila. Each member serves a six-year tenure of office.Rose Belen M. Manaog. "Roy, New BOR Member." ''Ang Pamantasan, Vol. XXIV, No. 2''. August 2003

'The Presidents of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila'
'Dr. Benito F. Reyes', '23 February 1967 – 23 June 1972'
'Dr. Consuelo L. Blanco', '21 December 1972 – 31 May 1978'
'Dr. Ramon D. Bagatsing', '01 June 1978 – 27 October 1982'
'Dr. Jose D. Villanueva', '14 January 1983 – 30 June 1989'
'Dr. Benjamin G. Tayabas', '01 July 1989 – 24 June 1996'
'Dr. Versailey dela Cruz', '25 June 1996 – 30 April 1999'
'Dr. Benjamin G. Tayabas', '24 February 2000 – August 2007'
'Atty. Adel A. Tamano', '04 August 2007 – Present'

Currently, the PLM Board of Regents is composed of former Supreme Court Justice Justo P. Torres, as Chairman, Alfred G. Gabot, as Vice-Chairman, Atty. Adel A. Tamano, Atty. Jose M. Roy III, Ambassador Raul I. Goco, Mr. Alfred G. Gabot, Atty. Aguinaldo L. Miravalles, as members, and Dr. Maria Luisa S. Quiñones, as ex-officio member.

Presidency

The President of PLM, who is at the same time member of the PLM Board of Regents, is appointed on single six-year tenure of office by the Mayor of the City of Manila. On August 09, 2007, Atty. Adel A. Tamano has assumed the presidency after Dr. Benjamin G. Tayabas stepped down through early retirement. Minority Report: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/aug/13/yehey/opinion/20070813opi5.html Adel A. Tamano

Education

''The Monument of Excellence''

The PLM education utilizes a semester-based modular system for conducting courses, adopts features of the American system (credits), and offers fifty-three (53) single-degree undergraduate and forty-nine (49) masters, doctoral and graduate diploma programs conducted by its twenty-five (25) degree-granting colleges and graduate schools in its three (3) academic divisions.^[11]
The academic year of PLM is divided into two semesters, each composed of four and a half (4.5) months of instruction. The university requires a minimum of twelve (12) units to be considered a full-time student, with the maximum being twenty (20) units. The average PLM undergraduate takes four (4) courses, or sixteen (16) units. Summer courses are offered in selected courses only.^[12]
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.

Academic divisions

PLM operates chiefly from its main campus in Intramuros and in three district colleges in other parts of Manila. In addition, it maintains off-campus programs through its open university system with various partner institutions throughout the Philippines and in international schools in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Thailand.

Academic Division	Location(s)	Established
'Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Main Campus'	Intramuros, Manila	1967
'Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, District Colleges'	Tondo and Quiapo, Manila	2001
'Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Open University'	Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand	2002

Curricula

The PLM curricula, from the licensure programs to minimum course requirements, are based from the prescribed curriculum of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), but the PLM education system exercises full autonomy to alter its own curricula.^[6]
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.

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. CLA to implement PLM Gen Ed program
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. PLM ROTC is NCR's Best

Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions

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 (DepEd) 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. 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. Admission policy modified

The annual ''PLM Admission Test (PLMAT)''

PLM 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. A Quality Local University with A National Presence
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.
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.

Graduate Admissions

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, interview, and/or set of proficiency examinations.

Scholarship

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. PLM adopts new retention policies If a probationary student flanks a certain subject or has incurred a GWA that is below the acceptable standards required by the academic program or college, he is instantly subjected for expulsion, and is given the option to transfer to another university.

Every college has imposed its own retention criteria. For instance, in the PLM College of Accountancy & Economics, a GWA of 2.25 must be maintained without failing grades in all major subjects.in the PLM College of Mass Communication, students must maintain an average of 2.50 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 B.S. Tourism, Hotel and Travel Industry Management. In the case of the PLM College of Nursing, students with a GWA of 2.25 or better but with failing grades are considered disqualified from the said program. PLM adopts new retention policies
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.

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

Student 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. PLM students stage rally against ‘unjust’ acad policy 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. As of 2006, PLM is the 10th largest Philippine university in terms of student population. Philippine school rank in terms of student population

History

Brief History

The history of PLM’s conception started during the administration of the late Mayor Arsenio H. Lacson when he approved 'Ordinance No. 4202' on January 13, 1960 which appropriated PHP 1 million for the construction of the university. It was, however, never implemented until his death and the assumption of his successor, Mayor Antonio de Jesus Villegas.
On February 13, 1963, Mayor Villegas, dubbed as the "Father of Completely Free Education in RP" issued 'Executive Order No. 7 s-1963', creating a Planning and Working Committee to draw up a plan to establish a city university. The committee was chaired by Dr. Benito F. Reyes and the members were Gabriel Formoso, Leoncio Monzon, Alfredo Morales, Vicente Albano Pacis, Jose S. Roldan, Carlos Moran Sison, with Atty. Primitivo de Leon as its secretary.
Due to an impasse impending the legislature action of the city council to formally create the university, Mayor Villegas interceded for the help of then-Congresman Justo Albert of the fourth congressional district of the City of Manila to sponsor a bill in the Congress seeking to create the university which was passed by the House of Representative in 1964 as 'House Bill No. 8349'. The Senate version of the bill was spearheaded by Senators Gil Puyat and Camilo Osias which was passed by the Philippine Senate in 1965. The consolidation of the two bills was tackled during the Fourth session of the Fifth Congress of the Republic of the Philippines which began and was held in the City of Manila on January 25, 1965. The consolidated bill was thereafter passed by the joint Congress and was signed by Senate President Ferdinand E. Marcos and House Speaker Cornelio T. Villareal with Mr. Regino S. Eustaquio, Secretary of the Senate, and Mr. Inocencio B. Pareja, Secretary of the House of Representative.

The President Diosdado Macapagal Monument at the PLM Main Campus

On June 19, 1965, the final bill entitled ''An Act Authorizing the City of Manila to Establish and Operate the University of the City of Manila and for Other Purposes'' was signed into law by President Diosdado P. Macapagal in a signing ceremony in Malacañan Palace witnessed by Mayor Villegas, Congressman Ramon Mitra, Jr. Atty. Primitivo de Leon, and its main sponsor in the House of Representatives, Congresman Justo Albert. The Law was captioned as 'Republic Act No. 4196', which now serves as the ''University Charter''.
The Board of Regents which is the governing body of the University, was formally organized in the same year as Mayor Villegas appointed the member thereof, The university regents were sworn into office during the historic day of January 9, 1967, and they eventually conducted its election of officers on February 23,1967. The composition of the first Board of Regents were: Atty. Carlos Moran Sison, Chairman, Dr. Benito F. Reyes, Vice Chairman, Emilio Abello, Roman F. Lorenzo, Jose S. Roldan and Primo L. Tongko, members; Fructuoso R. Yanson served as an ex-officio member and Jose F. Sugay as its secretary. Dr. Benito F. Reyes was chosen as the PLM’s first president.
PLM opened as a University College on July 17, 1967 to 556 freshman scholars, all coming from the top ten percent of the graduating class of Manila's then twenty-nine (29) public high schools. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila celebrates 39th founding anniversary Marlon G. Miguel A year later, the University established a Graduate College and followed by the Institute of Extra-Mural Studies, which later evolved into the PLM Open University.
Senator Francis Pangilinan, on January 15, 2002, filed the Senate Bill No. 1967 or an act amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 4197, which is still in the process of being enacted. The bill seeks the installation of student representation in the PLM Board of Regents, and Senator Pangilinan perceives it as an imperative step in furthering the vital role of the youth in nation building.^[14]

Geographical History

The site where the PLM Main Campus is situated used to be occupied by the 'Colegio de Manila' (also known as 'Colegio Seminario de San Ignacio'), which was founded in 1590 by Fr. Antonio Sedeño, S.J.^[15]^[16] The Colegio de Manila formally opened in 1595, and was the first school in the Philippines. (''Note:'' This institution is not the PLM today).
In addition, there were other structures that were built in the site. 'Iglesia de Santa Ana', the first stone church in the Philippines, was built in 1590 and opened in 1596. However, an earthquake destroyed it, and another church was built in honor of San Ignacio de Loyola (St. Ignatius of Loyola) in 1626.
In 1601, the 'Colegio de San José' was set up as an annex of Colegio Seminario de San Ignacio. Twenty years later, Pope Gregory XV, through the Archbishop of Manila, authorized the Colegio Seminario de San Ignacio to confer degrees in theology and arts and elevated it into a university. In 1623, Philip IV of Spain confirmed the authorization, making the school both a pontifical and a royal university, and the very first university in the Philippines and in Asia. In 1722, the Colegio de San José was granted ''royal patronage''. In 1768, the Jesuits surrendered the 'Universidad Maximo de San Ignacio' to the Spanish authorities after their suppression and expulsion from Spain and its territories. Later, the Universidad Maximo de San Ignacio was placed under secular administration and converted into a seminary and a liberal arts college. In 1773, Pope Clement XIV formally declared the dissolution of the Society of Jesus. In 1895, the Universidad Maximo de San Ignacio merged with the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the University of Santo Tomas. The Colegio de San José is now the 'San José Major Seminary' at the Ateneo de Manila University.
The buildings of what was the Universidad Maximo de San Ignacio were transformed into military headquarters called ''Cuartel del Rey'', which eventually became known as ''Cuartel de España''. José Rizal was placed on trial for sedition here on December 26, 1896. During the American occupation, part of the barracks was razed, and a gymnasium was built on it. In early 1930s, one of first games of the NCAA was played in the 31st Infantry Quonset Gym A Game of Pride Peter Atencio The buildings and the whole premises served as military headquarters for the 31st Infantry of the United States Army until 1941. It was destroyed by World War II. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila: A Brief History

Traditions

The Pamantasan name

The word and name ''Pamantasan'', a name more contextually significant than its English equivalent, was derived from the Filipino word, ''pantás'', which means "wise man". It is considered as the Filipino term for ''University''. The City of Manila’s Goal is the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila’s Commitment Nerisa C. Gabelo
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Seal

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The ''Great Seal of PLM'' depicts a sunbeam, which is a design comprising a central disk with fourteen radiating spires that represent the geographical districts of Manila - Binondo, Quiapo, Sampaloc, San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Cruz, Santa Mesa, Tondo, Ermita, Intramuros, Malate, Paco, Pandacan, Port Area, San Andres Bukid and Santa Ana. The central disk is divided into four equal parts. The latter's upper half is colored red on the right and white on the left, while the lower half is colored blue on the right and white on the left.
Superimposed on the central disk of the sunbeam are the following:

★ The ancient sunburst

★ The bud of the "nilad" plant, from which the name of the City of Manila originated

★ The old Tagala text

★ The torch that represents knowledge

Flag

Motto

''Karunungan'' (''Wisdom''), ''Kaunlaran'' (''Prosperity''), ''Kadakilaan'' (''Honor'')

Hymn

Colors

People

Persons affiliated with PLM, either as students, faculty members, or administrators, are known as ''PLMayers''. Some notable PLM alumni include Michael V., a multi-awarded comedian, recording artist and multimedia endorser, Wilma Galvante, the Senior Vice-President for Entertaiment of GMA 7, Manuel Buising, an internationally acclaimed columnist and a Carlos Palanca Awards Hall of Famer, Panfilo Lacson, a Philippine Senator, among others.

One of the service buses of the PLM community

Student life

Students 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, and over 35 student organizations. The student government at PLM is the ''University Student Government'', governed by a student elected as president.

Publications

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 Pamantasan'', the official publication of the PLM students

The new nameplate of ''Ang Pamantasan''

★ ''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

★ ''Ang Sinag'', the official publication of the PLM College of Science

★ ''CMC Beat'', the official punlication 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

Other publications

★ ''The Synapse'', the official publication of the PLM Department of Behavioral Sciences

Research divisions

Research divisions contribute in various researches and studies funded by PLM, the government, or the private sector. These include:

★ Center for Continuing Medical Education

★ Center for Culture and Mass Media

★ Center for University Extension Services

★ Center for Women Studies

★ University Center for Research, Conferences and Seminars

★ Computer and Internet Laboratory Office

Auxiliary divisions

Recently, PLM has established the PLM Entreprise Center, which serves as a platform to promote entrepreneurship and support creative enterprise.
Auxiliary divisions facilitate the work of learning, teaching, and social involement among the communities of PLM. These include:

★ Celso Al Carunungan General Circulation Library

★ PLM Activity Center

★ PLM Alumni & Community Center

★ PLM Department of Community Health Services

★ PLM Department of Family & Community Medicine

★ PLM Enterprise Center

★ PLM Graduate School Library

★ PLM Health Sciences Library

★ PLM Law Center

★ PLM Mabuhay Integrated Learning Center

★ PLM Multipurpose Cooperative, Inc.

★ Dr. Norman R. Dahl Memorial Medical Library

★ PLM-Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center

★ PLM-Ospital ng Maynila Medical Library

★ PLM Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center

★ PLM Printing Press Office

★ PLM Radio-Television Laboratory

★ PLM Science-Research Laboratory

★ President Ramon Magsaysay Reading Center

Affiliate divisions

Affiliate divisions are allied institutions which are not formally part of PLM, but support the latter's involvement in some fields. These include:

★ Gat. Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center

★ Manila Health Department

★ Manila Sports Council

★ MOD Café

★ Ospital ng Sampaloc

★ Ospital ng Tondo

★ PLM Alumni Association, Inc.

Student services and divisions

Student services and divisions facilitate the welfare and involvement of PLM students in various activities and causes. These include:

★ Campus Ministry Office

★ College Athletics Office

★ Office of Student Development Services

★ Office of Admissions, Testing and Guidance Services

★ Office of the PLM Scholars Foundation, Inc.

★ Student Information System Office

Student 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

★ Computer Studies Students' Circle

★ Economics Society

★ Electronics and Communications Engineering Students' Society

★ Engineering Mathematical Society

★ Junior Marketing Association, PLM Chapter

★ 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 Chorale, The

★ PLM Hiyas ng Maynilad Dance Troupe

★ PLM Legal Aid and Youth Advocacy

★ PLM Mabuhay Marching Band

★ PLM Maragtas, Inc.

★ PLM Peer Facilitators Society

★ PLM Rondalla

★ PLM Samaritans

★ PLM Student Catholic Action

★ Public Relations Student Society of the Philippines

★ Speech and Debate Society

★ Society of Manufacturing Engineers

★ Student Intramural Council

★ Tugon-Responding Students for Community Undertakings & Edification (Tugon-RESCUE)

★ University Student Government

★ 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.
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 (UAAP), joining the said league has never been a priority of the PLM administration.^[17]

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