Historical Background of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa
THE EARLY BEGINNINGS & MPC
The establishment of a local university in the Municipality started as a dream of former Mayor Ignacio "Toting" Bunye who viewed education as a potent tool for transforming society for the better. Upon his assumption of office in 1986, he included the objective of organizing and establishing an institution of higher learning in the Ten Point Agenda of his administration.
May 29, 1991: During his term as Councilor and Chairman of the Committee on Education, Rufino B. Joaquin sponsored the move to organize the Muntinlupa Polytechnic College (MPC). The Municipal Council of Muntinlupa passed Resolution No. 91-191 and Resolution No. 91-192, officially creating the government-run institution.
Muntinlupa Polytechnic College started with 309 students using a building at the Pedro E. Diaz High School in Alabang. As enrollment grew, MPC relocated to the second floor of the Contessa Building in Barangay Poblacion, equipped with air-conditioned classrooms and offices.
Initial Program Offerings
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Commerce
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Criminology
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
- 2-Year Computer & Secretarial Science
To ensure quality higher education standards, MPC established formal coordination linkages with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED-NCR).
CAMPUS EXPANSION & DEVELOPMENT
In 1995, driven by high academic standards and expanding program offerings, rapid enrollment growth required larger facilities. This coincided with Muntinlupa’s elevation to Cityhood status.
In March 1998, MPC moved to its permanent campus on a two-hectare site inside the NBP Reservation Compound in Poblacion, Muntinlupa City, featuring a newly constructed two-storey building alongside Muntinlupa National High School.
Under Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi’s administration in 1998, education became a focal priority under his Eight-Point Program. By 2002, a new four-storey Academic Building was completed to house the university library, auditorium, and additional classrooms.
CONVERSION TO A LOCAL UNIVERSITY (PLMun)
Former Dean Enrico Vivar led the movement to convert the college into a full university. Councilor Atty. Raul R. Corro sponsored City Ordinance No. 03-089, officially converting MPC into the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun) in March 2003 during the 67th council session.
Key Infrastructure & Educational Milestones
- Infrastructure Expansion: Development of the Main Building, Annex Building (donated by Congressman Rufino Biazon), and a 4-storey building completed in 2010 under Mayor Aldrin L. San Pedro.
- CHED Recognition: Accredited as a leading Higher Education Institution (HEI) across Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Criminology, Education, and Information Technology.
- Scholarship Programs: Enactment of the Iskolar ng Bayan Ordinance No. 08-042 (further expanded by Ordinance No. 13-010 under Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi in 2013) ensuring accessible higher education for public high school graduates in Muntinlupa.
Today, the Board of Regents and university leadership continue to deliver quality, accessible education—empowering graduates to be creative, productive, socially responsible, and globally competitive.