National University historical marker
The first private non-sectarian university in the Philippines. Founded, August 1, 1900, as Colegio Filipino by Mariano F. Jhocson. Renamed Colegio Mercantil, 1905; National Academy, 1916. Converted into a university, 1921. Camilo Osias, first president.
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