NU Founder

• Dynamic Filipinism


  Life of Mariano Fortunato Jhocson
• Atoy


  Nickname given to Don Mariano
• Crispulo Jocson


  Mariano's father, a sculptor and wood carver
• Marcela Alegrado


  Mariano's mother, taught him to read and write
• Oral tradition within the family has it that a Hoc-Sung from Amoy, China was the progenitor of the Jocson clan in the Philippines
• Mariano Fortunato was the third child of Crispulo and Marcela, born on October 14, 1877, in Sta Cruz, Manila
• Mariano's education


  • Completed secondary education, receiving Bachiller en Artes (today's high school) and a certificate as Perito Mercantil (Expert in Business, equivalent to today's business administration courses) in 1897 with a grade of Aprobado (passed)
  • Studied at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila in Intramuros despite his father's modest means in exchange for his work for the Jesuits
  • Sold toys like the yoyo carved in his father's shop to earn money to buy school books and paper
• Consuelo Luciano


  Mariano's first wife from Cavite, they had two children: Domingo and Ramon
• Miguela Martin


  Mariano's second wife, they had eight children: Florencia, Recaredo, Remedios, Leticia, Teodoro, Jesus, Mariano, and Pacita
• Mariano passed away


  March 17, 1928
• Although Mariano did not join the KKK, his cousin Feliciano Jocson was a Katipunero and became Secretary of Welfare of the Departmental Government of Central Luzon under Emilio Aguinaldo's revolutionary government
• Mariano's relatives


  Changed their name's spelling to Jhocson to avoid harassment from the authorities, after the war his siblings reverted to the original but Mariano decided not to
• Mariano moved to Morong Rizal with his family, and there opened a short-lived commercial school
• Mariano went to Honkong to study English and learn the western way of life
• Mariano's favorite pastime


  Horse racing, his favorite horse was named Hanapole
• Mariano believed that education is where he could serve the greatest number and spread the greatest good
• Dynamic Filipinism


  The great culture and traditions of National University
• Vision Statement


  How the institution sees itself performing or serving its stakeholders. It contains the path that the institution intends to achieve.
• Mission Statement


  Where the goals of the institution are presented. It is what the institution has to do to achieve its vision. It shows the main purpose what it is operating as an institution.
• NU Vision Statement


  We are National University, a dynamic private institution committed to nation building, recognized internationally in education and research.
• NU Mission Statement


  Guided by the core values and characterized by our cultural heritage of Dynamic Filipinism, National University is committed to providing relevant, innovative, and accessible quality education and other development programs.
• NU Mission Statement Commitments


  • Students
  • Faculty and employees
  • Alumni
  • Industry partners and Employers
  • Community
• NU Core Values


  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Resilience
  • Innovation
  • Patriotism
• Integrity


  A reflection of who and what we are as individuals. We are honest, we are fair, we are just, and we will do right by everybody at all times.
• Compassion


  Shows how much we value people. We can feel what they feel and we can treat each one with care and understanding regardless of any situation.
• Resilience


  An evidence of the strength of our character. We are not easily discouraged by trials and tribulations, but we know how to roll with the punches and spring back into action.
• Innovation


  Introducing creative change in something established not for the sake of change itself, but with the purpose of constantly improving and being responsive to the times.
• Patriotism


  Shows our undying and devoted love for our country and everything that it stands for.
• NU Logo Evolution


  1. From 1900 to 2008 carried the woman which symbolized the mother country, the Philippines

  2. The original seal of NU was given by Crispulo to Mariano in 1903

  3. As NU evolved as a university, the logo was enhanced with a curved octagonal border

  4. The logo had some revisions through the years, adopting a yellowish curved hendecagonal border with the royal blue dominant interior background

  5. In 2009, upon the acquisition of the University by the Sy family, a new logo was unveiled

  6. In 2017, the University Council changed the logo to a more corporate look, shifting to the shield-like shape of the nation's coat of arms with a royal blue silhouette
• The Bulldog Pride


  A squat, smooth-haired breed of dog has been NU's mascot since it participated in inter-collegiate activities. His ugly mug belies his tenacity, courage, and equable disposition – these are the NU team's particular brand of play.