The Association of Local Colleges and Universities or simply ALCU is composed of thirty-three (33) local colleges and universities of the Philippines

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. ALCU is working closely with the Senate Committee on Education, which is headed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano

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, in legislations that benefit existing local colleges and universities.

The primary thrust of ALCU is to improve the quality of instruction, research, and extension of its member schools and to provide value public tertiary education, especially to the poor and disadvantaged youth.

The Association has created in the later part of 2003 the Commission on Accreditation, Inc., which is working closely with the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP).

During the investiture of Atty. Adel A. Tamano at the Justo Albert Auditorium of the PLM, he mentioned his plan of drafting the best-practices manual for local colleges and make it a project of the ALCU.

Accreditation and standards

Together with the Accrediting Agencies of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP), the ALCUCOA formed the National Network of Quality Assurance Agencies (NNQAA) in 2004 to ensure the public of quality higher education among public higher educational institutions. With the help of AACCUP, Dr. Nida Africa, and the PAASCU executive director, ALCU member schools immerse themselves in quality assurance activities involving the following areas of accreditation. These include:

• Employability
• Community service
• Curriculum and instruction
• Research
• Faculty
• Student services
• Administration
• Physical plant and facilities
• Library
• Laboratory

To uphold quality higher education, ALCU partnered with the Commission on Higher Education as part of the Technical Working Group that three ordinances namely CMO No. 32, series of 2006, and CMO Nos. 1 and 10, series 2005.

Member-Schools

The following is a list of local colleges and universities or LCUs that are members of the Association. These include:

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE SEAL	NAME OF UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE	REGION	UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE HEAD	YEAR ESTABLISHED
	Bacolod City College Bacolod City College Bacolod City College is a community college operated by the local government of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The college was legally established by virtue of City Ordinance No. 175, Series of 1997. City Ordinance No. 175, series of 1997 was known as the Charter of Bacolod City...	Western Visayas Western Visayas Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...	Engr. Reynaldo P. Parreñas - College Administrator	1997
	Bago City College	Western Visayas Western Visayas Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...	Dr. Ramona C. Lamo - OIC	1988
	Bulacan Polytechnic College	Central Luzon Central Luzon Central Luzon , also known as Region III , is an administrative division or region of the Republic of the Philippines, primarily serve to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon , for administrative convenience...	Dr. Gerardo C. Cruz	1971
	City College of Calapan	MIMAROPA	Dr. Rene M. Colocar - College Administrator	2008
	City College of Tagaytay	CALABARZON CALABARZON CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna...	Prof. Aurea Malabanan - College Administrator	2003
	City of Malabon University	National Capital Region	Dr. Asuncion B. Howe	1994
	Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College of Las Piñas	National Capital Region	Prof. Conrado C. Aguilar	1998
	Gordon College Gordon College Gordon College may refer to:* Gordon College , a public college in Barnesville, Georgia* Gordon College , a Christian college in Wenham, Massachusetts* Gordon College , a Christian college in Rawalpindi, Pakistan...	Central Luzon Central Luzon Central Luzon , also known as Region III , is an administrative division or region of the Republic of the Philippines, primarily serve to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon , for administrative convenience...	Prof. Arlida M. Pame	1999
	Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College	MIMAROPA	Mrs. Jennifer W. Tan	1984
	La Carlota City College	Western Visayas Western Visayas Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...	Dr. Fatima Bullos	1966
	Laguna University	CALABARZON CALABARZON CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna...	Dr. Bonifacio E. Umaclap - VPAA	2006
	Lipa City Public College	CALABARZON CALABARZON CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna...	Dr. Armando P. Badillo	1994
	Mandaue City College Mandaue City College Mandaue City College is an educational institution in Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines....	Central Visayas Central Visayas Central Visayas, designated as Region VII, is a region of the Philippines located in the central part of the Visayas island group. It consists of four provinces—Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor— and the highly urbanized cities of Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City....	Dr. Paulus Mariae L. Cañete	2005
	Mariano Quinto Alarilla Polytechnic College	Central Luzon Central Luzon Central Luzon , also known as Region III , is an administrative division or region of the Republic of the Philippines, primarily serve to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon , for administrative convenience...	Dr. Elena D. Cuvin	2003
	Navotas Polytechnic College	National Capital Region	Ms. Francisca S. Roque	1994
	Pamantasan ng Bayan ng San Mateo	CALABARZON CALABARZON CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna...	-	2004
	Pamantasan ng Cabuyao Pamantasan ng Cabuyao The Pamantasan ng Cabuyao is a university in the municipality of Cabuyao in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It was founded by the former Mayor Etok Aguillo, through the enactment of Municipal Ordinance 2003-059 approved on April 16, 2003.Before the establishment of the Pamantasan ng Cabuyao,...	CALABARZON CALABARZON CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna...	Mr. Roberto C. Atmosfera	2003
	Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila	National Capital Region	Atty. Rafaelito M. Garayblas	1965
	Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina is the first city government-funded university in Marikina City, Philippines. It was inaugurated on June 6, 2003.-Brief history:...	National Capital Region	Dr. Erico Habian	2003
	Pamantasan ng Montalban Pamantasan ng Montalban Pamantasan ng Montalban is a locally established University in Kasiglahan Village, Rodriguez, Rizal. Philippines. It was established by virtue of Municipal Ordinance Nos. 03-04 approved on September 25, 2003 followed by 04-03 approved on July 5, 2004 both of which were authored by the former three...	CALABARZON CALABARZON CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna...	Dr. Domingo B. Nuñez	2004
	Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa is a local university in the Philippines.-History:On May 29, 1991, the Municipal Council of Muntinlupa passed Resolution No. 91-191 and Resolution No. 91-192 officially creating a government-run college, which gave rise to the Muntinlupa Polytechnic College ....	National Capital Region	Dr. Fe Nazareno - Martinez	1991
	Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay	National Capital Region	Iris Lenore Ostera	1994
	Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig is a local university run by the Pasig City government in the Philippines. PLP is envisioned to be a university that is committed to excellence in college education.-History:...	National Capital Region	Hernando Gomez - OIC	1999
	Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Taguig	National Capital Region	Ms. Anna Maria Theresa N. Umali - VPASA	2006
	Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela is a public university in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines.-History:Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela was established in 2002. It is located along Poblacion II, Malinta, Valenzuela City near the old city government building...	National Capital Region	Dr. Nedeña C. Torralba	2002
	Parañaque City College of Science & Technology	National Capital Region	Dr. Isabel R. Reyes - College Administrator	2000
	Passi City College	Western Visayas Western Visayas Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...	Mayor Elyzer C. Chavez - College Administrator	2005
	Quezon City Polytechnic University Quezon City Polytechnic University The Quezon City Polytechnic University is a Local university founded by Quezon City government...	National Capital Region	Sec. Salvador M. Enriquez, Jr. - OIC	1994
	Quirino Polytechnic College	Cagayan Valley Cagayan Valley Cagayan Valley is a region of the Philippines, also designated as Region II or Region 02. It is composed of five provinces, namely: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino...	Mr. Edilberto S. Acio - College Administrator	1998
	Tagoloan Community College	Northern Mindanao Northern Mindanao Designated as Region X of the Philippines, Northern Mindanao is composed of five provinces and two cities classified as highly-urbanized, all occupying the north-central part of Mindanao island, and the island-province of Camiguin...	Hon. Yevgeny Vincente Emano - Chairman, Board of Trustees	2003
	Universidad De Manila Universidad de Manila The Universidad de Manila is a public university in Manila, Philippines...	National Capital Region	Dr. Albert Fernando Patrick Dusaban	1999
	University of Caloocan City University of Caloocan City The University of Caloocan City is located in Sangandaan, Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines. UCC-Main is located at Sangandaan Annexes, Tandang Sora, Camarin and Buena Park....	National Capital Region	Dr. Ederlinda Fiesta - University Administrator	1971
	University of Makati	National Capital Region	Prof. Tomas B. Lopez	1972
	Urdaneta City University Urdaneta City University Urdaneta City University is a public university on 1.5-hectares of land in San Vicente West, Urdaneta City, Philippines. In 2004, CCU became the first Character School in Region I, inculcating in its students the need for academic excellence and, more importantly, character...	Ilocos Region Ilocos Region The Ilocos region or Region I is a Region of the Philippines and is located in the northwest of Luzon. It borders to the east the regions of the Cordillera Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley and to the south the region of Central Luzon...	Hon. Elizabeth A. Montero	1966