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The Universidad de Manila (''UdM'') (formerly known as City College of Manila and also known as Gat Andrés Bonifacio University) is a public university in Manila, Philippines. It is one of the two city-funded universities of Manila,〔the other being the ''Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila'' otherwise known as the University of the City of Manila.〕 The main campus of Universidad de Manila, which houses the Administration Building of the Division of City Schools-Manila, is at the heart of the Mehan Garden adjacent to the Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila City Library and the Light Rail Transit Central Terminal. Apart from its main campus, the university maintains satellite centers in many parts of the City of Manila such as Escolta, Recto, Del Pan, San Andres, Dapitan and Tayuman. The university's original name is City College of Manila (CCM). In 2007, when Alfredo Lim was re-elected as mayor, he reverted UDM to its original name; a few months into office, he renamed it Universidad de Manila. The founder of the university, Mayor Alfredo Lim, said that the "egalitarian UDM complements the elite PLM. For its part, the City College delivers practical education to average student."〔Jorge, Rome. "(Urban Legend )" ''The Manila Times Internet Edition''. June 22, 2008.〕 == History == Universidad de Manila was founded in 1995 during the term of Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim. It was then located in the old 12-storey high Philippine National Bank Building in the district of Santa Cruz.〔(Students back CCM project ). ''The Manila Bulletin Online''. June 23, 2001.〕〔(The Mehan Garden development plan ). Go, Flora O. ''The Manila Bulletin Online''. July 16, 2001.〕 In its early years, and before it acquired its current name and status, many controversies haunted the CCM. Among the issues were the low passing rates that it had received and its proposed transformation into a district college of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.〔Bernardo, Marie Kristine O. "PLM to Adopt CCM?" ''Ang Pamantasan'', vol. XXIII, no. 3. September 10, 2002.〕 PLM and the CCM students opposed the plan; thus, it never materialized. In early 2005, many environmental groups resisted the construction of the new building at the Mehan Garden, but there were organizations that backed the move.〔(Villar pushes free college education; Scholars back CCM at Mehan ). ''The Manila Bulletin Online''. July 16, 2001.〕 Later on, the City Council unanimously voted in favor of transferring the CCM's main building to the site, and the construction of a five-storey edifice ensued.〔〔(City council backs college at Mehan ). Viaje, Reden. July 14, 2001.〕 In that same year, the CCM integrated sports in its curriculum in line with the plan of establishing the Manila Sports Academy, which is tasked to provide free college education to deserving athletes and outstanding performers and develop future sports educators.〔(Manila college makes sports part of curriculum ). ''The Manila Bulletin Online''. February 25, 2005.〕〔(College education for Manila athletes ). ''The Manila Bulletin Online''. October 1, 2005.〕 Additionally, the college took part in the enforcement of English as the medium of instruction.〔(Manila committee on use of English in schools reveals initial measures ). ''The Manila Bulletin Online''. July 19, 2004.〕〔(Manila schools told: Step up English proficiency programs ). Viaje, Reden S. ''The Manila Bulletin Online''. March 14, 2005.〕 A year later, Manila City officials, including Mayor Lito Atienza, initiated the elevation of CCM to a university to promote higher learning and provide more opportunities to Manila youth for a quality education. By virtue of the amendments of Ordinance No. 7885, which was authored by majority floor leader Ernesto Dionisio and some members of the majority bloc, the CCM acquired the name Universidad de Manila (UDM). During the same year, UDM hosted the International Youth Expo, with the theme, "Showcasing an Ideal World through Visuals." In 2007, the Commission on Higher Education allowed the UDM to confer postgraduate studies. On November 30 of the same year, during the commemoration of the 144th birth anniversary of Andrés Bonifacio, Lim renamed the school in honor of Bonifacio, who despite of financial difficulties pursued knowledge through self-education. UDM has three buildings, in the Annex, Escolta and the Main Building. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Universidad de Manila」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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