The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) located in the City of Manila, Ermita, University Belt area is a state-controlled, public university in the Philippines. It is the flagship of technology education in the Philippines. Since the establishment of the TUP from a trade school in 1901 to a state university in 1978, it has exercised its tremendous influence in industrial arts, post secondary, vocational-industrial education and in technical and engineering education. It has helped in the professional growth and development of teachers, supervisors and administrators in various educational institutions. Likewise, it has greatly contributed to the supply of skilled manpower requirements in the labor market and industries. At the same time, it has gradually provided the dynamic leadership in conducting applied research and developmental studies for the advancement and transfer of technology, especially in the countryside. The Technological University of the Philippines was established upon the enactment of Organic Act No. 74 by the Philippine Commission in 1901.