university of recto

Among Filipinos, to imply someone is an 'alumnus' or 'graduate' of University of Recto (alternatively, Recto University) is to say their educational attainment is phony, fabricated, or comes from a diploma mill.

This term comes from the notorious reputation of C. M. Recto Avenue in Manila as a haven for document, ID, passport and diploma forgery, manipulation and duplication. All with frighteningly accurate workmanship.

Don't hire that guy, man. I read his CV and transcript of records, he's a graduate from University of Recto.

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