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2012, January 2.  Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) - 60th Anniversary

Litho Offset.  Amstar Company, Inc.  Perf 14

Singles, Sheets of 40 (10 x 4)

          

 

   7p   LPU Tower (Anniversary Logo)  -  Singles   (104,000)

 

 

Designers: LPU 60th Anniversary Committee

 

 

First Day Covers:  Manila

 

 


 

THE LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY (LPU) - 60th ANNIVERSARY

The Lyceum of the Philippines University is an institute of higher education located in Intramuros,  in the City of Manila. It was founded in 1952 by Dr. José P. Laurel, who became the third and one of the most acclaimed presidents of the Philippines. He named the institution after lykeion, the grove in ancient Athens where Aristotle taught his pupils. LPU is the only university founded by a president of the republic. Its educational vision is founded on principles Dr. José P. Laurel set down. It opened its gates to its first students on July 7, 1952.

Two of its most prominent features are its entry point, the "Hall of Heroes" which exhibits busts of revered Philippine historical figures sculpted by the National Artist Guillermo Tolentino; and, the famous "Lyceum Tower" which serves as Lyceum's trademark and stands witness to the university's history and continuing progress.

The various campuses of Lyceum include the following:

·         Intramuros, Manila  (with a separate campus for the College of Law in Makati City)

·         Batangas City (formerly known as Lyceum of Batangas)

·         General Trias, Cavite;

·         Calamba, Laguna (formerly known as Lyceum Institute of Technology) 

·         Sto. Tomas, Batangas, joint effort with St. Cabrini College of Allied Medicine

The school's motto is Veritas et Fortitudo, Pro Deo et Patria, which means "Truth and Courage, for God and Country". 

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyceum_of_the_Philippines_University)

 

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