COLEGIO DE MONTALBAN HISTORY

The Municipality of Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal, in consortium with the Department of Education, worked hand-in-hand to establish public elementary and secondary schools in all barangays of Rodriguez. Eventually, the number of secondary graduates increased. In response to the need, the Local Government created and established the Pamantasan ng Montalban, now known as Colegio de Montalban.

September 25, 2003 - Through Municipal Ordinance No. 03-24, approved by the Sangguniang Bayan ng Rodriguez, the Pamantasan ng Montalban was established.

July 5, 2004 - The Municipal Ordinance No. 04-03, authorized the Sangguniang Bayan ng Rodriguez to operate the Pamantasan ng Montalban.

July 26, 2004 - The Kautusan Blg. 04-05 (Nagpapatibay sa Paglalaan ng Halagang 1.2M para Magamit sa Operasyon ng Pamantasan ng Montalban sa ilalim ng Aid to Education para sa taong 2004-2005 na kukunin sa Various Expenses of the Mayor) was approved by the Sangguniang Bayan.

November 5, 2004 - TESDA granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban the authority to offer the following two-year courses: (1) Nursing Aide with NTR No. 0404A040410; (2) Civil Technology with NTR No. 0404A040411; (3) Computer Technology with NTR No. 0404A040412; (4) Garments Technology with NTR No. 0404A040413, which were signed by Region IV-A Dir. Ma. Susan P. dela Rama of TESDA.

April 4, 2005 - Municipal Ordinance No. 05-07, (An Ordinance Establishing the Pamantasan ng Montalban, and Appropriating Funds Thereof) was approved by the Sangguniang Bayan.

May 17, 2005 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban permits to operate both the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management (CHED Regional Order No. 004) and the Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Management (CHED Regional Order No. 005) signed by Region IV-A Director Isabel F. Inlayo, Ed.D., CESO IV.

June 20, 2005 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban permit to operate the Bachelor of Elementary Education with Concentration in Early Childhood Education (CHED Order no. 006).

December 21, 2005 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban permit to operate the 2nd Year level of Bachelor of Elementary Education with Concentration in Early Childhood Education (CHED Order no. 007 Series of 2005).

January 10, 2006 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban permit to operate the 2nd Year level of Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Management (CHED Order no. 002 Series of 2006).

March 22, 2006 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban permit to operate both the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CHED Order no. 004 Series of 2006) and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (CHED Order no. 003 Series of 2006).

February 5, 2007 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban permit to operate the 2nd Year level of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CHED Order no. 004 Series 2007) and 3rd Year level of Bachelor of Elementary Education with Concentration in Early Childhood Education (CHED Order no. 003 Series of 2007) as well as the Content Course.

February 27, 2007 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban permit to operate the 3rd Year level of Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSE) by virtue of CHED Regional Order No. 007 series of 2007, and Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Management (BSCM) by virtue of CHED Regional Order No. 007 series of 2007, signed by Region IV-A Director Isabel F. Inlayo, Ed.D., CESO III.

March 24, 2008 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Certificate of Recognition for the 4-year Teacher Education Program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education with Area of Concentration in Early Childhood Education (BEED-ECED) and Content Courses (BEED-CC), 4-year Teacher Education Program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education Majors in Biological Science (BSED-BIOSCI), Physical Science (BSED-PHYSCI), Technology and Livelihood Education (BSED-TLE) and 1st and 2nd Year level of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), signed by Region IV-A Director Isabel F. Inlayo, Ed.D., CESO III.

May 2, 2008 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Certificate of Compliance for the 3rd Year level of Civil Engineering (BSCE), signed by Region IV-A Director Isabel F. Inlayo, Ed.D., CESO III.

May 28, 2008 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Certificate of Compliance for the 2nd Year level of Computer Engineering (BSCPE), signed by Region IV-A Director Isabel F. Inlayo, Ed.D., CESO III.

July 4, 2008 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Certificate of Compliance for Business Education Program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSE) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Development Management (BSBA-HRDM), signed by Region IV-A Director Isabel F. Inlayo, Ed.D., CESO III.

February 13, 2009 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Certificate of Compliance for the 3rd Year level of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), signed by Region IV-A Director Isabel F. Inlayo, Ed.D., CESO III.

May 13, 2009 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Certificate of Compliance for the 4th Year level of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE), signed by Region IV-A Director Isabel F. Inlayo, Ed.D., CESO III.

February 14, 2011 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Full Government Recognition for Bachelor of Elementary Education with Area of Concentration in Early Childhood Education (BEED-ECED) and Bachelor of Elementary Education with Area of Concentration in Content Courses (BEED-CC) with GR No. 012, Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Biological Science (BSED-BIOSCI) and Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Technology and Livelihood Education (BSED-TLE) with GR No. 013, signed by Region IV-A Director Leonida S. Calagui, Ph. D., CESO III.

March 31, 2011 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Full Government Recognition for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) with GR No. 033, signed by Region IV-A Director Leonida S. Calagui, Ph. D., CESO III.

April 5, 2011 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Full Government Recognition for Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCPE) with GR No. 039, signed by Region IV-A Director Leonida S. Calagui, Ph. D., CESO III.

April 29, 2011 - CHED granted the Pamantasan ng Montalban Full Government Recognition for Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Development Management (BSBA-HRDM) with GR No. 056, and Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship with GR No. 061, signed by Region IV-A Director Leonida S. Calagui, Ph. D., CESO III.

July 7, 2014 - By virtue of Sangguniang Bayan ng Rodriguez Ordinance No. 14-15, Pamantasan ng Montalban was renamed Colegio de Montalban.

October 20, 2014 - Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Rizal Resolution No. 193, Series of 2014 confirmed the renaming of Pamantasan ng Montalban to Colegio de Montalban.

At present, Colegio de Montalban continues to work towards the holistic development of its students.

Colegio de Montalban is an institution of higher learning geared towards uplifting the Montalbeños from poverty and ignorance to highly skilled professionals ready to face with competitiveness in the fast changing world. It is the dream of every CdMian to excel and be competent in every endeavor he undertakes imbibed with character and values that will make him a well-rounded citizen and more adaptable to the competitive world.

THE COLEGIO DE MONTALBAN SEAL

The seal of Colegio de Montalban, established in Rodriguez, Rizal, embossed on the YELLOW CIRCLE signifies the intelligent people of Rodriguez while the inner WHITE CIRCLE signifies the sincerity of the academic community.

The TORCH WITH CDM FLAME signifies light that guides the administrators, faculty, staff, and students contributing with one another generating wisdom, intelligence, dignity, enthusiasm, compassion, friendship, ingenuity, responsibility, and success.

The SHIELD corresponds to the institutes of various courses being offered.

The BOOK, THREAD, and COMPUTER represents educational opportunity and the guiding light for the youth of Rodriguez, the earth encircled by the revolving molecules represent the thrust of the Pamantasan towards education, humanist philosophy, science and technology development ready for global civilization. The foundation towards success in delivering quality education that the PnM offers.

The BLOCK BOXES represent the wisdom of offering ladderized type of college education. The green leaves signify solidarity, hope, and victory of the faculty, staff, and student body of the Pamantasan.

The YELLOW STAR in the logo signifies for the perfection of the human person, as well as the search for truth with the green laurel leaves that depicts victory.