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Adamson University

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NameAdamson University
Native namePamantasang Adamson - Lungsod ng Maynila, Pilipinas
MottoThee Thy Will;
Education with a Heart;
Veritas in Caritate
("Truth in Charity")
Established1932
TypePrivate, Roman Catholic, Vincentian
PresidentRev. Fr.Gregorio Bañaga, Jr ,CM
Students15,881 (1st semester SY 2009-2010)
CityManila
CountryPhilippines
CampusUrban 11 acres
HymnHymn
Athletic nicknameAdamson Soaring Falcons
MascotFalcons (Adam, Sonny, and Sonia)
AffiliationsASAIHL, ACUP, CEAP, COCOPEA, FAAP, IAU, IFCU, PAASCU, PACU, PACUCOA, SMIIC, U-Belt, University Athletic Association of the Philippines
Websitewww.adamson.edu.ph

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Adamson University (also Adamson or AdU) is a private Catholic university in Manila, Philippines. It was founded on June 30, 1932 by Greek immigrant George Lucas Adamson as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry. On February 5, 1941, the school was granted university status by the Department of Education, and on December 4, 1964, the university was turned over to the Vincentian Fathers of the Congregation of the Mission (CM) and was incorporated into the Adamson-Ozanam Education Institutions, Inc.

Adamson University has programs in Graduate Education, Law, the Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture, Business Administration, Teacher Education, as well as secondary, elementary, and preparatory education. Adamson has eight distinguished courses for Center of Development and Center of Excellence identified by the Philippines Commission on Higher Education and has been awarded "autonomous status". It is a member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

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Manila Standard Today---ADAMSON University- eyes a third win and a share of the lead in Group B when they test a weary RP-Youth Under-18 squad in the Filoil Flying V Tanduay First ... - Date : Fri, 07 May 2010 06:36:51 GMT+00:00
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Malaya--In women's play at the Melvin Jones Park, University of the Philippines-Mama-Sita's All Stars edged -Adamson University--Manila 3-2 in another battle between ... - Date : Wed, 05 May 2010 14:25:27 GMT+00:00

Politics and governance :
Angelito Gatlabayan Congressman - 2nd District of Antipolo City
Mohammad Ali Lucman Pacasum Congressman - 1st District Lanao del Sur
Recto Cantimbuhan Vice Governor of Cavite

Sports :
Ken Bono 2007 UAAP Most Valuable Player, former player of the Alaska Aces (2007-2008) and the San Miguel Beermen (2008-2009), currently plays for the Coca Cola Tigers
Hector Calma 3-time PBA Mythical First Team member, a member of the PBA's 25 Greatest Players, a gold medalist of the 1986 FIBA Asia Championship and 1984 FIBA Asia Champions Cup
Melvin Mamaclay Currently plays for the Sta. Lucia Realtors
Gherome Ejercito Currently plays for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Eddie Laure 1998 MBA Rookie of the Year, 2000 MBA Mythical Second Team, 2001 MBA Most Valuable Player, 2001 MBA Mythical First Team, 2001 MBA Scoring Champion
Kenneth Duremdes 1998 PBA Most Valuable Player, 1998 PBA Mythical First Team, 1998 PBA Governor's Cup Best Player of the Conference, 1998 PBA Commissioner's Cup Best Player of the Game, 1998 All-Filipino Cup Best Player of the Conference, 1997 PBA Most Improved Player, 1996 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
Edward Joseph Feihl 1998 RP Centennial Team member, 1997 PBA Mythical Second Team, 1996 PBA Mythical Second Team
Richard Alonzo Former player of Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants (2006-2008) and Burger King Whoopers (2008-2009), currently plays for the Barako Bull Energy Boosters
Carmelo "Mel" Alas Adamson Soaring Falcons coach for UAAP 68th season
Francisco Luis "Louie" Alas Letran Knights (NCAA) coach
Paeng Nepomuceno World Bowling Champion Filipino bowler. He has won the World Cup of Bowling four times (1976, 1980, 1992 and 1996). Nepomuceno has also won the World's Invitational Tournament in 1984 and the World Tenpin Masters championship in 1999. He is also the Guinness Book of Records Holder for winning the World Cup of Bowling four times.

Media and entertainment :
Hazel Ann Mendoza Actress
Nida Blanca Actress
Francine Prieto Actress, Comedienne
Smokey Manaloto Actor
Jestoni Alarcon Actor
Red Sternberg Actor
Marc Neilson Coleta Actor, Commercial model (Voice Combo Sandwich, Smart, Jollibee, and Granny Goose Tortillas)
Zaldy Cahilog Actor
Kenneth P. Relucio Production Coordinator, TV5

Arts and culture :

Religious service :
Fr. Fernando Suarez, CC Filipino Catholic priest

University Athletic Association of the Philippines (2010 �11)

Adamson
University
Soaring Falcons
SportsBadminton * Baseball * Basketball * Beach volleyball * Cheerdance * Chess * Football * Fencing * Judo * Softball * Swimming * Table tennis * Taekwondo * Tennis * Track and field * Volleyball * Overall
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South Manila Inter-Institutional Consortium

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DePaul University Niagara University St. John's University
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