July 25, 1975
March 20, 1975
Rizal Technological University
- The promulgation of P.D. No. amended certain provisions of P.D. No. 674 and made the operation and maintenance of the Rizal Technological Colleges a joint project and undertaking of the Provincial Government of Rizal and the Meralco Foundation, Incorporated.
Rizal Technological University
- The College of Rizal in Pasig
Rizal Technical High School in Mandaluyong
- College of Rizal converted into the Rizal Technological College (RTC) by the virtue of Presidential Decree (PD) No. 674
1975
- Upon the establishment of the Metropolitan Manila Commission, Pasig and Mandaluyong was transferred to the territorial jurisdiction of the Metro Manila. The Province of Rizal could not continue supporting financially the Colleges. Several alternatives were proposed to save the RTC.
Rizal Technological University
- RTU Blue Thunders won the SCUAA Over-All Championship six times and the 2009 Over-All Champion in 13th UniGames in CPU, Iloilo.
- The RTU Blue Thunders men's basketball team won the silver medal in 2009 Penang Unity Chief Basketball Minister Friendship Cup invitational basketball tournament
As College of Rizal (1969-1975)
As Rizal Technological Colleges
(locally funded - 1975-1978)
- Dr. Jose M. Singson - Executive Dean (1969)
- Dr. MarcialRenosa - Acting Executive Dean (1969–1974)
- Dr. Lydia M. Profeta - Executive Dean (1974–1975)
As Rizal Technological Colleges
(state college, nationally funded - 1979-1997)
- Dr. Julio Balmes - Officer-in- Charge (1975–1976)
- Dr. Lydia M. Profeta - Executive Dean (1976–1978)
As Rizal Technological University
(1997–present)
- Dr. Lydia M. Profeta - Acting President (1979–1986)
- Dr. Josepfina V. Estolas- Officer-in-Charge (1986–1987) and College President (1987–1993)
- Dr. Jose Q. Macaballug - Officer-in-Charge (1993) and College President (1993–1997)
- Dr. Jose Q. Macaballug - University President (1997 to 2010)
- Dr. Jose Q. Macaballug- Officer-In- Charge (2010 - Nov. 5, 2010)
- Dr. Jesus Rodrigo Torres - University President (November 6, 2010 – Present)
- The RTU varsity teams -Blue Thunders.
- The women's teams-Lady Thunders.
- Juniors' (high school) teams-Baby Thunders.
Laboratory High School (LHS)
- The Rizal Technological University - Laboratory High School, also known as RTU-LHS, is the high school department of the RTU and it is situated inside the main campus in Mandaluyong City.
- The Rizal Technological University
was the first institution of higher learning in the Philippines to offer an undergraduate and graduate degree program in Astronomy.
Administrators
Campuses
- Today, RTU has two campuses. The main campus is located at Boni Avenue, Barangay Malamig, Mandaluyong City. Other campuses are situated in Barangay Maybunga, Pasig City;
- RTU is the first state university in Mandaluyong City and Pasig City, Metro Manila.
October 13, 1978
University status
- After 19 years, the College was converted into the Rizal Technological University by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 8365.
Present day
Through the Cooperative Education Program of RTU,
it shall continue to lead in the provision of work-integrated learning through partnership with industry and involvement of students in civic activities.
The decree was received thus, the RTC has been celebrating its College Week, and later its University Week on the days centered on October 13.
The End
July 11, 1969
April 1, 1978
- President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed into law Presidential Decree 1341-A , converting the Rizal Technological Colleges into a State College.
- The Rizal Technological University or RTU was established known as College of Rizal.
July 14, 1969
Rizal Technological University
- First day of classes
- Offered Courses:
- Business Administration
- Education
- Liberal arts
History Of Rizal Technological University