Dr. Manuel Viola Gallego, an educator, legislator, and diplomat founded the Central Luzon School of Nursing (CLSN) in 1960, the first School of Nursing in Region 3. His philosophy in founding the Institution was that the less fortunate in life should be afforded full opportunities for total development in order to achieve a better life and better society.
The Central Luzon School of Nursing was initially an operating unit of Philippine Statesman College in 1960, hence was named Central Luzon Philippine Statesman College School of Nursing upon negotiation with Mr. Felipe Estrella, President of the Philippine Statesman College. The articles of incorporation of the school was approved by the Securities Exchange Commission in 1963 and the school then became known as the Central Luzon Educational Center (CLEC) and School of Nursing.
In 1974, Dr. Gallego changed CLEC into the Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges, Inc. (MVGFCI), a non-sectarian, non-profit educational foundation. MVGFC aims to offer well-designed and highly relevant programs and modules that are strongly complemented by extension projects and researches; provide a conducive learning environment that fosters quality and holistic development of the students; produce graduates who will contribute significantly in the improvement of the quality of life in their respective communities; and hire qualified, competent, and dedicated educators and support personnel who continuously show innovation and responsiveness in their work.
Dr. Manuel Viola Gallego envisioned it to be the “Nursery of Fundamental Human Freedoms”. He had dedicated his life to the proposition that the less fortunate in life be afforded full opportunities for total development to achieve the promise of a better life and a better society.His successors have endeavored to remain true to the Founder’s vision. The school now offers programs in Nursing, Education, Criminology, Computer Science, Accountancy, Business in the College and Graduate levels. It also has a Basic Education program. There are several scholarships program that offers varying degrees of financial assistance to deserving students.
The Administration supports In-House and off-campus training programs and workshops to improve content mastery and learning techniques of faculty members. Educational subsidies are also provided to faculty, who are encouraged to obtain graduate and post-graduate degrees.
The faculty and staff can also avail of different kinds of loan programs at low interest rates for various purposes. The slogan “MVGFC is the key to a brighter future” rings true to many graduates because the school has enabled the realization of a better future and life for them.
