Established in 1948, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Iloilo City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution. John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. JBLFMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.