Legacy of the Founder: History Quiz

The Jhocson Family and National University

• The Jhocson family played a significant role in the founding and development of National University.
• The founder, Remigio Jocson Mariano, chose the field of education to improve the country's social and economic conditions.
• After Mariano's death, his nephew, Florencio Jhocson, took over as NU's comptroller.
• Florencia Jhocson-Javier played a vital role in the development of National University.

Education and Achievements

• Recaredo 'Danding' Jhocson graduated with a degree in Law.
• By the time National University celebrated its golden jubilee in 1950, the second generation Jhocsons had achieved significant growth and expansion.

University Administration

• Florencio Jhocson served as the Registrar at NU until 2022.
• The school of mercantile accounting and modern languages, patterned after the Commercial School of Barcelona, was inaugurated in 1899.

Historical Context

• In 1840, a school offering subjects like Latin, Philosophy, and Humanities was inaugurated.
• During the revolution, Emilio Jhocson, a relative of Mariano, participated in the armed struggle.
• The Spanish government appointed the rector of University of Santo Tomas as the supervisor of all secondary and higher education in the Philippines.
• Emilio Jhocson became the Administrative Director of NU Laguna.

Historical Events

• Chinese mestizos rose to prominence as landholders and middleman wholesalers in the late 19th century.
• The Royal Decree issued in 1863 related to the establishment of the Escuela de Taquigrafia.
• The graduation of Emilio Jhocson from UST is argued to have inspired the sun symbol in the Jocson flag.
• The Pact of Biak na Bato was opposed by Emilio Jhocson.