Overview
Vision, Mission, Background, Core Values, Institutional Goals, and KLD Hymn
A transformative institution of higher learning that strategically contributes to the knowledge-based economy of the city of Dasmariñas and proactively responds to the needs of the community.
Committed to promoting quality and equity in higher education that upholds transformative leadership, community-benefited outputs, and research-oriented academic programs imbued with onward-forward principles of the City of Dasmariñas.
The Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas started as a dream, but this dream has turned into reality. The late Cong. Elpidio F. Barzaga Jr. and Mayor Jennifer Austria-Barzaga have always envisioned free tertiary education for every qualified and deserving Dasmarineño. It was on September 22, 2018, when the groundbreaking ceremony happened, which signaled the beginning of this dream. The City Government allocated funds which would be used in establishing the institution, then to be named Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas. Ar. Jose Siao Ling and Associates designed the building with Monolith Construction and Development Corporation as the main contractor. They closely worked with Cong. Pidi Barzaga and Mayor Jenny Austria-Barzaga in ensuring the success of this milestone infrastructure.
The creation, establishment, and operation of the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas was signified through Ordinance No. 01-S-2021, dated February 2, 2021.
Various programs were initially proposed during the inception of the College, but only BS Psychology, BS Information Systems, and Diploma in Midwifery were offered. As KLD progresses, the BS Nursing and BS Civil Engineering were offered in AY 2023-2024, while the Diploma in Midwifery is now a bachelor’s degree. In the Midwifery Licensure Examination held last November 2023, KLD received a passing rate of 85.71% and became the Top 10 Performing Midwifery School in the Philippines.
KLD also witnessed various successes in terms of its involvement in research and linkages, where faculty members are engaged in presentations and publications. The institution is committed to pursuing and fulfilling its Vision and Mission as a transformative higher learning institution.
KLD, through the direction set by the late Cong. Elpidio F. Barzaga, Jr. and under the supervision of Mayor Jennifer Austria - Barzaga, and the management of Dr. Juanito O. Cabanias, President/College Administrator, is truly committed in building the foundations for the Dasmarineños
Core Values
Each KLD Graduate shall exhibit the following qualities:
Knowledge
An innovator who significantly contributes his/her ideas and knowledge for the continuous improvement of the city and of humanity.
Leadership
A good steward and role model who consistently demonstrates integrity, accountability, and empathy.
Dedication
A dedicated servant who wholeheartedly commits himself/herself to achieving the vision, mission, and goals of Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas.
Educate
The Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas shall utilize a holistic approach in learning to cultivate students' intellectual, moral, and socio-cultural consciousness for their personal growth and development relevant to nation-building.
Empower
The Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas shall develop intellectual training and academic-related programs to nurture students' leadership potentials needed for securing the integrity of the community and for the sustainable future of the City.
Engage
The Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas shall create research and extension activities to strengthen students' commitment in preserving the core values of the institution and contributing to societal improvement towards a competitive human capital relevant to the onward-forward principle of the City.
Our official logo reflects the mission and essence of the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas — its purpose, values, and cultural roots. Each element has a unique meaning tied to the institution’s goals.
Official Logo Symbols & Meanings
- Torch: represents the vision of the institution to sustainably provide quality education to the youth of Dasmariñas.
- Open Book: represents the dedication of the institution in providing quality education and sharing of knowledge through transformative leadership.
- Laurel Wreath: represents the institution’s success and victory in terms of producing holistically developed learners, leaders of the future, and preservers of development to the City of Dasmariñas.
- KLD in Baybayin: represents the institution’s commitment in maintaining the authentic Filipino and Dasmarineño heritage that lives forever in the lives of each Dasmarineños.
- Green & Yellow Colors: represents the continuous support of the institution to the green economy and sustainable living in the City of Dasmariñas.
- 2021: year of when KLD was established.
Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas: The Pillar of Wisdom
Official entry to Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas Hymn Competition Contest
Original composition by: Martin John L. Arellano
VERSE I
We proclaim with grateful hearts
The fealty to our school
As we stand together as one
To fulfill our sacred duties
VERSE II
We vow to uphold your values:
Knowledge, Leadership, and Dedication
By spreading your mission and vision
And transform the lives of all Dasmarineños
CHORUS
Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas,
The Pillar of Wisdom!
Let your rich history be our guiding light
Imbued with the grace of the almighty!
March on to the future
And aflame our hearts with compassion
All hail to our institution
Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas
VERSE III
With God in our center
We will never fail
As we raise your glorious symbol
Now, until the end of time!
CHORUS
Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas,
The Pillar of Wisdom!
Let your rich history be our guiding light
Imbued with the grace of the almighty!
March on to the future
And aflame our hearts with compassion
All hail to our institution
Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas
CODA
All hail to our institution
Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñ~as