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Which family played a significant role in the founding and development of National University?
Which family played a significant role in the founding and development of National University?
What was the main reason for the founder to choose the field of education?
What was the main reason for the founder to choose the field of education?
Which family member took over as NU's comptroller after Mariano's death?
Which family member took over as NU's comptroller after Mariano's death?
What role did Florencia Jhocson-Javier play within National University?
What role did Florencia Jhocson-Javier play within National University?
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In which field did Recaredo 'Danding' Jhocson graduate with a degree?
In which field did Recaredo 'Danding' Jhocson graduate with a degree?
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What did the second generation Jhocsons achieve by the time National University celebrated its golden jubilee in 1950?
What did the second generation Jhocsons achieve by the time National University celebrated its golden jubilee in 1950?
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Who was the Registrar at NU until 2022?
Who was the Registrar at NU until 2022?
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When was the school of mercantile accounting and modern languages patterned after the Commercial School of Barcelona inaugurated?
When was the school of mercantile accounting and modern languages patterned after the Commercial School of Barcelona inaugurated?
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Which family member of Remigio Jocson Mariano was a Spanish writer and poet at NU?
Which family member of Remigio Jocson Mariano was a Spanish writer and poet at NU?
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Who appointed the rector of University of Santo Tomas as the supervisor of all secondary and higher education in the Philippines?
Who appointed the rector of University of Santo Tomas as the supervisor of all secondary and higher education in the Philippines?
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Who became the Administrative Director of NU Laguna?
Who became the Administrative Director of NU Laguna?
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What subjects were offered by the school inaugurated in 1840?
What subjects were offered by the school inaugurated in 1840?
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Which relative of Mariano participated in the armed struggle during the revolution?
Which relative of Mariano participated in the armed struggle during the revolution?
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Who held the entrance and final examinations for secondary and higher education courses in the Philippines?
Who held the entrance and final examinations for secondary and higher education courses in the Philippines?
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Who opposed the signing of the pact of Biak na Bato?
Who opposed the signing of the pact of Biak na Bato?
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When did Chinese mestizos rise to prominence as landholders and middleman wholesalers?
When did Chinese mestizos rise to prominence as landholders and middleman wholesalers?
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What did the Royal Decree issued in 1863 relate to?
What did the Royal Decree issued in 1863 relate to?
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Which individual's graduation from UST is argued to have inspired the sun symbol in the Jocson flag?
Which individual's graduation from UST is argued to have inspired the sun symbol in the Jocson flag?
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Study Notes
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.
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Test your knowledge on the history of how a school founded in the 19th century evolved into a university, with a focus on the founder's legacy passed down through generations. Explore key educational highlights and milestones leading to the establishment of the institution.
