The Association of Local Colleges and Universities or simply ALCU is composed of forty (40) local colleges and universities of the Philippines.Drug testing in high school starts February. Chui, Angie. Manila Bulletin. January 28, 2009. ALCU is working closely with the Senate Committee on Education, which is headed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, in legislations that benefit existing local colleges and universities.Ellen TordesillasLocal colleges nat'l confab set in Makati . Manila Bulletin. May 19, 2002.

The primary thrust of ALCU is to improve the quality of instruction, research, and extension of its member schools and to provide value public tertiary education.

The association has created in the later part of 2003 the Commission on Accreditation, Inc., which is working closely with the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP).

During the investiture of Atty. Adel A. Tamano at the Justo Albert Auditorium of the PLM, he mentioned his plan of drafting the best-practices manual for local colleges and make it a project of the ALCU.Mayuga, Jonathan. "Tamano vows ‘heights of excellence’ for PLM." Business Mirror, Vol. III, No. 86. February 01, 2008.

Accreditation and standards Together with the Accrediting Agencies of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP), the ALCUCOA formed the National Network of Quality Assurance Agencies (NNQAA) in 2004 to ensure the public of quality higher education among public higher educational institutions. With the help of AACCUP, Dr. Nida Africa, and the PAASCU executive director, ALCU member schools immerse themselves in quality assurance activities involving the following areas of accreditation. These include: Employability Community service Curriculum and instruction Research Faculty Student services Administration Physical plant and facilities Library Laboratory

Many ALCU member schools are now aiming for accreditation to uplift the quality of their program offerings.Mabalacat College Journal 2012–2013: ALCUCOA Holds Accreditation Orientation Seminar at MC

To uphold quality higher education, ALCU partnered with the Commission on Higher Education as part of the Technical Working Group that three ordinances namely CMO No. 32, series of 2006, and CMO Nos. 1 and 10, series 2005.ALCU Accomplishments

Member-Schools The following is a list of local colleges and universities or LCUs that are members of the association.List of ALCU member-schools These include:

Name of University/College Region University/CollegeHead YearEstablished Dalubhasaan ng Lungson ng San Pablo Calabarzon Dr. Edelio Panaligan 1994 Mabalacat City College Central Luzon Prof. Carmelita P. Sotto – College President 2007 Bacolod City College Western Visayas Dr. Johanna Bayoneta – College Administrator 1997 Bago City College Western Visayas Dr. Gorgonio T. Parroco - College Administrator / President 1980 City College of Angeles, Pampanga Central Luzon Dr. Jenneth E. Sarmiento - College President 2011 City College of San Fernando, Pampanga Central Luzon Dr. Lourdes M. Javier – College President 2009 Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag Central Luzon Atty. Robert John I. Donesa – College Administrator 2008 Bulacan Polytechnic College Central Luzon Atty. Joseph M. Inocencio 1971 City College of Calapan Mimaropa Dr. Ronald F. Cantos – College Administrator 2008 City College of Tagaytay Calabarzon Mr. Eduardo T. Castillo – College Administrator 2003 City of Malabon University National Capital Region Atty. Ramon M. Maronilla 1994 Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College of Las Piñas National Capital Region Mr. Ramoncito Jimenez - Officer-In-Charge 1998 Gordon College Central Luzon Dr. Imelda DP. Soriano – OIC 1999 Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College Misamis Occidental Atty. Philip T. Tan 1984 La Carlota City College Western Visayas Dr. Fatima Bullos 1966 Laguna University Calabarzon Dr. Colegio S. Gascon - OIC, Office of the University President 2006 Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa Calabarzon Mario Carmelo A. Pesa 1994 Mandaue City College Central Visayas Dr. Teresa H. Into 2005 Polytechnic College of the City of Meycauayan Central Luzon Councilor Catherine Abacan 2003 Navotas Polytechnic College National Capital Region Ms. Francisca S. Roque 1994 Pamantasan ng Bayan ng San Mateo Calabarzon – 2004 Pamantasan ng Cabuyao Calabarzon Dr. Charlemagne G. Lavina 2003 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila National Capital Region Dr. Ma. Leonora V. de Jesus 1965 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina National Capital Region Dr. Erico M. Habijan 2003 Pamantasan ng Montalban Calabarzon Dr. Domingo B. Nuñez 2004 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa National Capital Region Dr. Ellen Presnedi 1991 City University of Pasay (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay) National Capital Region Dr. Rosanie Estuche 1994 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig National Capital Region Dr. Glicerio Maningas 1999 Taguig City University National Capital Region Ms. Anna Maria Theresa N. Umali – VPASA 2006 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela National Capital Region Dr. Nedeña C. Torralba 2002 Pateros Technological College National Capital Region Dr. Analiza Arcega 1993 Parañaque City College of Science & Technology National Capital Region Dr. Isabel R. Reyes – College Administrator 2000 Passi City College Western Visayas Mayor Elyzer C. Chavez – College Administrator 2005 Quezon City University National Capital Region Dr. Theresita V. Atienza – University President 1994 Quirino Polytechnic College Cagayan Valley Mr. Edilberto S. Acio – College Administrator 1998 Tagoloan Community College Northern Mindanao Hon. Yevgeny Vincente Emano – chairman, Board of Trustees 2003 Universidad de Manila National Capital Region Maria Lourdes N. Tiquia 1995 University of Caloocan City National Capital Region Atty. Emmanuel Emilio Vergara – University President 1971 University of Makati National Capital Region Prof. Elyxzur C. Ramos 1972 University of Eastern Pangasinan Ilocos Region Dr. Evelyn Abalos-Tomboc 2005 Urdaneta City University Ilocos Region Dr. Elizabeth A. Montero 1966 Valenzuela City Polytechnic College National Capital Region Dr. Nedeña C. Torralba/ Dr. Nellie Asuncion 1982

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