University of Makati

The University of Makati (Unibersidad ng Makati or Pamantasan ng Makati), commonly referred to as UMak (or pronounced as [/yūmāk/]), is a public, non-sectarian higher education institution in Taguig, Philippines, owned and operated by the City of Makati. It was founded in 1972 by the Makati government as the Makati Polytechnic Community College by virtue of Municipal Resolution No. 242 Ordinance No. 64.

Its Senior High School is recognized by the national government's Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)'s standards.

History
The University of Makati was founded in 1972 as the Makati Polytechnic Community College, also known as MPCC, through Municipal Resolution No. 242 Ordinance No. 64.

MPCC offered technical and vocational programs in industrial and business technology. In 1987, MPCC was renamed Makati College.

The Philippine Army turned over the Fort Andres Bonifacio College to the then Municipal Government of Makati and merged with Makati College in 1990.

In 1991, Makati College was renamed Pamantasan ng Makati by virtue of Municipal Order No. 433.

To be more globally recognized, Pamantasan ng Makati changed its name to University of Makati or UMak in 2002 through City Ordinance 2002–111, paving the way for education innovation in the City of Makati.

By virtue of Municipal Ordinance No. 433, the Pamantasan ng Makati became a chartered university on December 19, 1991, under the administration of Jejomar Binay. On August 27, 2002, City Ordinance 2002-111 was approved, amending City Ordinance No. 99-126, revising the Pamantasan ng Makati Charter to change the official name of Pamantasan ng Makati to University of Makati.

UMak was one of the first universities in the Philippines to pilot the Senior High School Modelling Program of the Department of Education, in 2012.

In April 2022, the School of Law's 9 pioneering batch from its graduating class achieve 100% Philippine Bar Examination passing rate.

In 2023, University of Makati receives recognition as Higher Education Institution from Commission on Higher Education (Philippines).

Fort Bonifacio dispute, ownership and planned expansion
In 2022, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled that Makati should stop exercising jurisdiction over West Rembo, where the University of Makati is located, effectively placing the university in Taguig.

Despite the resolution of the Fort Bonifacio dispute between Makati and Taguig in 2023 which ended in the latter's favor, UMak's operations are still under the Makati City Government, as affirmed by the University President of UMak itself. However, the City of Taguig claims ownership of the property on the grounds of "unlawful possession" by the City of Makati. The 14 public elementary and high schools in the Embo barangays were handed over from Schools Division Office of Makati to the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Taguig City and Pateros starting January 1, 2024. Makati Mayor Abby Binay appealed to DepEd so that the city can keep the Makati Science High School, as well as the Fort Bonifacio Elementary and High Schools, the latter two of which are planned to be integrated with UMak as its laboratory schools. Such plan is currently under review by legal team of the Department of Education.

Buildings and facilities








The university is located at J.P. Rizal Extension, West Rembo, in front of Makati Park and Garden and the Pasig River. It also adjacent to Makati Aqua Sports Arena which uses by the university for students taking swimming-related subjects.

Prof. Diosdado J. Macapagal, a professor from College of Technology Management proposed the scale model of Pamantasan ng Makati based on original blueprint plan of Makati Engineering Office. The scale model was commissioned by then Makati College President Dr. Anita Bustillo to be given as a birthday gift to then - Mayor Jejomar C. Binay on November 11, 1992.

UMak facilities include academic buildings 1, 2, and 3, administrative building, Health and Physical Science Building (HPSB), and Stadium.

Senior High School

 * Higher School of UMak (HSU) (A University of Makati Laboratory School. Part of College of Innovative Teacher Education)

Institutes

 * Institute of Pharmacy (IOP)
 * Institute of Nursing (ION)
 * Institute of Imaging and Health Sciences (IIHS)
 * Institute of Accountancy (IOA)
 * Institute of Technical Education and Skills Training (ITEST) (formerly Makati Technical and Placement Consortia (MTPLC))
 * Institute of Social Development and Nation Building (ISDNB)
 * Institute of Arts and Design (IAD) (formerly College of Arts and Letters (CAL), College of Broadcasting and Digital Arts (CBDA), College of Performing and Digital Arts (CEPDA))
 * Institute of Psychology (IOPsy) (formerly College of Science (COS), College of Science and Education (CASE))

Colleges

 * College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (formerly part of College of Sciences (COS) and a merger of College of Arts and Letters (CAL))
 * College of Business and Financial Science (CBFS) (formerly College of Business Administration)
 * College of Computing and Information Sciences (CCIS) (formerly College of Computer Science)
 * College of Continuing, Advanced and Professional Studies (CCAPS) (formerly School of Continuing Professional Education / College of Work-based Learning)
 * College of Innovative Teacher Education (CITE) (formerly College of Education)
 * College of Construction Sciences and Engineering (CCSE)
 * College of Technology Management (CTM)
 * College of Governance and Public Policy (CGPP)
 * College of Maritime Leadership Innovation (CMLI) (Now Defunct)
 * College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM)
 * Center of Human Kinesthetics (CHK)
 * School of Law (SOL)

University rankings

 * University of Makati got 101-200 spot on World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2023
 * University of Makati placed 209th on World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2024

Governance

 * Manny Pacquiao — Eight-division World Boxing Champion, former Senator and House of Representatives member for Sarangani. Finished Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, major in Local Government Administration (Executive Program, 2020).
 * Arnell Ignacio — Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Executive Director, host, and actor. Finished Bachelor of *Arts in Political Science, major in Local Government Administration (2019).
 * Jonathan Jalbuna — Director, Presidential Communications Group, Philippines. Former President, Press Photographer of the Philippines. Former Director, Presidential Photographer Association of Malacanan Palace.

Education

 * Marita Canapi — Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education (Philippines). Former President, University of Rizal System, and Former Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Makati and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina. Finished Doctor of Education, major in Educational Management (2001)
 * Lee Boy Villas — Exceptional Individual in the Field of Business and Education, Asia’s Modern Hero Awards 2023. Finished Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in Social Studies (2006).

Entertainment

 * Khimo Gumatay — Singer songwriter and Idol Philippines season 2 winner. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, major in Local Government Administration (2023).
 * Rodello Solano a.k.a. Donita Nose — Host, comedianne, vlogger, singer, and actress. Finished Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in English (2001).

Sports

 * Jeniellyn Lou Saldo — Body builder. 2017 Fitness Universe Champion. Finished Bachelor in Physical Wellness (2018), Associate in Multimedia Technology (2013).
 * Editha Boticario - The 1st female referee of the Philippine Basketball Association. Technical Supervisor, ASEAN Basketball League and University Athletic Association of the Philippines. Trailblazer Awardee, Philippine Professional Sports Summit Awards. Finished Bachelor in Physical Wellness (2012).
 * Paul Marton Dela Cruz — The first Filipino to win a medal in the Archery Event of the Asian Games. SEA Games, Asia Cup Leg, Asian Archery Championships, World Archery Championships, and Asia Cup Stage World Ranking Event Gold Medalist. Finished Bachelor in Physical Wellness (2014).
 * Rachel Cabral — Olympic archer. Represented the Philippines in Archery at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Finished Bachelor in Physical Wellness program in 2011.
 * Jemyca Aribado — A professional Squash player and ranked 83 on Official Women's Squash World Ranking as of February 2018. Finished Physical wellness major in Sport management in 2016.