Founded in 1861, Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Bacolor (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Central Luzon. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. DHVTSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.