Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, also known as PLV, is a state-owned public university located in Valenzuela, Philippines. The university was established on June 5, 2002. PLV is a member of the Association of Local Colleges and Universities.Started as an initiative by high school principals in Valenzuela, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela initially located at a government building within the vicinity of the old municipal complex of Valenzuela. In 2008, the city government bought a parcel of land near Children of Mary Immaculate College and expanded its offerings from the original eight courses to 19 courses.HistoryIn response to the increasing need of Valenzuelanos for an affordable, accessible and reputable institution of higher learning, a study group was formed in July 2001.The Study Group was initially composed of Dr. Jose R. Vergara then Acting Division Superintendent Dr. Andres M. Leabres, City Administrator Atty. Carmelita D. Lozada, Mr. Edison M. Nalo, Executive Director of Valenzuela Polytechnic College and Mr. Erlindo C. Dionisio and Atty. Antonio M. Dalag, the Vice-president and President of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela. This group was later joined by the principals of public and secondary schools in the city, namely:Dr. EDGARDO A. ABENDAN,Malinta National High School Ms. MAXIMA G. CARLOS,Maysan National High School Ms. SALVACION V. DAVID,Polo National High School Ms. BERNARDINA G. ECHALUCE,Karuhatan National High School Dr. ERLINDA L. EVANGELISTA,VNHS Parada Annex Ms. MARINA FABIAN,Canumay National High School Ms. AMELITA S.P. MADARANG,Marulas National High School Dr. MARGARITO M. MATERUM,Dalandanan National High School Ms. CONCHITA J. RIVERO,Lawang Bato National High School Mr. EFREN H. TANFELIX,Gen. T. De Leon National High School On June 5, 2002, the City Council of Valenzuela approved Ordinance No. 14 that paved the way for the creation of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela.