VERITAS ET MISERICORDIA

LESSON 4 AND 5
OLFU MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES AND
HISTORY
THE UNIVERSITY LOGO
 The University logo bears identifiable images which put into
visual symbols the institutional philosophy of Our Lady of
Fatima University.
 An academic shield forms the central image of the logo and
is adorned with two complementing banners possessing the
name of the University and the Latin words “veritas et
misericordia” which stands for the two principal virtues,
truth and compassion, that the institution believes in as it
fulfills its mission of “improving man as man.”
 A tall white cross divides the shield into four quadrants. The
white cross is the universal symbol for health that is the very
core of existence of the University since it started as a health
institution.
THE UNIVERSITY LOGO
 The crusader’s cross reflects the forward-looking
philosophy of the men and women of the institution and
their unconditional dedication to pursue the envisioned
aspirations of the founders.
 The book and the laurel emphasize the fact that the
University is, first, a learning institution, the primary goal of
which is to usher men and women towards academic
excellence. The University recognizes its mission
particularly those, which pertain to the academic
development of all the institutional members.
 The open book instils the dynamism of life-long learning as
an essential virtue for enhancing the individual’s resistance
against the damaging effect of stagnation and mediocrity.
THE UNIVERSITY LOGO
 The four white pillars stand for the four
operational pillars upon which the existence of
the University is established: Academic
Excellence, Professional Competence,
Developmental Research, and Social
Compassion.
 The roaring lion breathes life to the fortitude of
conviction of the dedicated men and women of
the University in living a life of truth and
compassion.
THE UNIVERSITY LOGO
 The stars, which proudly stand at the base of the shield,
represent the sixteen disciplines of the sciences and humanities
of Our Lady of Fatima University. They represent the sixteen
operational units at the time of conversion of the college to a
University namely: Fatima University Medical Center,
College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, Graduate School,
College of Nursing, College of Rehabilitation Medicine,
College of Arts and Sciences, College of Computer Studies,
College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, College of
Maritime Education, College of Criminology, College of
Education, the BS Pharmacy program, the BS Tourism
Program, the BS Nutrition and Dietetics Program, and the
Basic Education Department.
VISION AND MISSION

VISION
To improve man as man by developing individuals through a
legacy of excellent education and compassionate value
formation.

MISSION
The noble dictum, “Improving Man as Man”, embodies the
existence of Fatima Medical Science Foundation, Inc. and Our
Lady of Fatima University as an educational institution
dedicated to the holistic formation of men and women imbued
with knowledge, skills, virtues and academic competence.
OBJECTIVES
To achieve this end, the University aims to:
 Commit itself to the service of society through
quality education;
 Develop the capabilities of individuals to maximize
their potentials;
 Nurture future professionals with the academic
foundation, virtues, and skills to become respected
leaders and productive members of society;
 Respond effectively to the changing needs and
conditions of the times through continuing
professional education and research;
OBJECTIVES

 Inculcate social awareness through community

outreach programs;
 Imbue the faculty, staff, and students with a
deep sense of nationalism and pride in our
Filipino heritage; and
 Uphold the virtues of truth, justice, integrity,
compassion, and faith in God.
ISTITUTIONAL CORE VALUES
Through innovative learning strategies focused on strong and
updated academic foundation with enhanced industry skills
experience, a graduate of Our Lady of Fatima University is
expected to be an ACHIEVER. In the community and in the work
place, an OLFU graduate will be known as a person who:
A - ASPIRES to do his best
C - is CREDIBLE yet COMPASSIONATE
H - is HARD-WORKING and HONORABLE
I - is an INSPIRATION to others
E - is EFFICIENTLY ENTREPRENEURIAL and
V - is VISIONARY
E - is ETHICAL and has EXCELLENT WORK HABITS
R - is RESPONSIBLE
OLFU HISTORY
 A HUMBLE BEGINNING. In 1967, Jose C. Olivares,
a Chemistry professor-entrepreneur and his son-in-law
Dr. Vicente M. Santos, a physician, founded Our Lady
of Fatima Hospital in Valenzuela, then still a
municipality of Bulacan.
 The hospital immediately became the primary provider
of medical and health care services for the residents of
Valenzuela.
OLFU HISTORY
 Mr. Olivares, who was then a professor at the Ateneo de
Manila University, envisioned a dream for Fatima. He set
his eyes in transforming the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
from a general hospital to a medical complex that will be the
training ground for health care providers such as nurses and
midwives.
 Thus, in 1973, the Our Lady of Fatima College of Nursing
was established, and in 1976, the first batch of Nursing
graduates garnered an unprecedented 100% passing average
in the Nursing Board examinations.
OLFU HISTORY
 In 1979, Dr. Vicente M. Santos, together with his wife Mrs.
Juliet Olivares Santos, pursued the vision of Mr. Olivares
even further by establishing the Fatima Medical Science
Foundation, Inc.- Fatima College of Medicine. Since then,
Fatima College of Medicine has made its mark in medical
education by producing holistically-empowered graduates
who are consistent Medical Board topnotchers and highly
respected medical physicians.
OLFU HISTORY
 In the 1990’s, a more progressive and responsive
perspective was embodied by Fatima Medical
Science Foundation, Inc. and Our Lady of Fatima
College. As a response to the changing social and
technological environment, the college engaged in
new academic programs particularly in technology,
maritime education, and business while at the same
time fortifying and improving its performance in the
paramedical courses, which Fatima is known for.
EARLY RECOGNITIONS

 In its journey towards academic excellence,

Our Lady of Fatima College received official
recognition by achieving accredited status in its
Nursing and Physical Therapy programs from
the Philippine Association of Colleges and
Universities Commission on Accreditation
(PACUCOA).
EARLY RECOGNITIONS
 The Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and
Universities (ACSCU), another prestigious accrediting
body, would eventually give its mark of excellence to the
Graduate School programs in MA in Nursing, MA
in Educational Management, MA in Teaching, Master
in Public Administration, Master in Business
Administration, together with the undergraduate
programs in Psychology and Biology. Fatima Medical
Science Foundation- Fatima College of Medicine was also
accredited by the Association of Philippine Medical
Colleges, the New York State Board of Education, and the
Illinois State Board of Education
EARLY RECOGNITIONS
 The College of Maritime Education, in turn,
was ISO certified 9002:1994 and included in
the Commission on Higher Education’s White
List (in 1998) as a qualified provider of
maritime education.
EARLY EXPANSION:QUEZON CITY CAMPUS
 The next five years further saw a dramatic increase in infrastructure
development. Modern buildings were established in Valenzuela City,
and in 1996, OLFU made its presenceknown in Fairview, Quezon
City with its new campus overlooking the La Mesa reservoir.
 New curricular programs were offered, namely: Education, Tourism,
Business Administration, Computer Science, Information
Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Psychology
and Biology.
 In addition, Basic Education (Elementary and High School) was also
offered and housed in an imposing four-storey building. Two other
school buildings were constructed to accommodate the growing
student population in the Hilltop site, an affirmation of Fatima’s
acceptance by the people of Quezon City.
EARLY EXPANSION:QUEZON CITY CAMPUS

 In time, two more buildings were constructed

along Regalado Avenue in Quezon City which
houses the Physical Therapy rehabilitation
center, the nursing Laboratories and the medical
technology laboratories.
BECOMING A UNIVERSITY
 The transformation of the college and its conversion
to a university in December 2002 was indeed a long-
awaited fulfillment of the pioneering dream of the
founders of this institution.
 The installation of Dr. Vicente M. Santos, as the
First University President was a fitting tribute to a
quiet and simple man whose empowering
commitment and devotion to Our Lady of Fatima
College inspired and propelled the men and women
of the college to move from its humble beginning to
its special niche as a premiere educational institution.
BECOMING A UNIVERSITY
 Indeed, through the years, Our Lady of Fatima
University has embraced the basic educational
philosophy of “improving man as a man” and
emulated the virtues of “veritas et miserecordia”
(truth and compassion) in upholding the tradition of
academic excellence.
 With the death of Dr. Vicente M. Santos in 2003, Dr.
Juliet O. Santos became the second President of the
university. Through her unique hands-on leadership,
she steered the university to new heights.
BECOMING DEREGULATED
 Less than a year after becoming a university, the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED),
recognizing the “enormous contribution of the Our
Lady of Fatima University in the growth and
prominenceof tertiary education in the country and
the Asia-Pacific and its commitment through
quality education, research and extension work”
granted DEREGULATED STATUS to Our Lady of
Fatima University through CHED ResolutionNo.
393-2003 dated October 27, 2003.
BECOMING DEREGULATED
 In 2008, Dr. Caroline Marian Santos Enriquez
became the third University President upon the
death of Dr. Juliet Santos. She continued to
build on the work of her predecessors which
resulted to more achievements and recognitions
for the university.
CONTINUOUS EXPANSION: ANTIPOLO CAMPUS
 OLFU’s expansion continued onwards with another campus site
being established in 2008 in Antipolo, the pilgrimage capital of
the Philippines.
 Thus, OLFU Antipolo was launched and just like in Quezon City,
the people of Antipolo and nearby towns of Rizal acknowledged
the coming of OLFU as a major provider of quality education.
 Presently the Antipolo campus now has expanded to four modern
buildings built in its sprawling campus overlooking the
Metro Manila skyline. COD AND IQUAME. The strong
demand for nurses abroad required strengthening the nursing
curriculum by infusing the program with state-of-the-art nursing
virtual laboratories and simulators first seen in Philippine medical
education in a wide-scale mock-hospital setting.
CONTINUOUS EXPANSION: ANTIPOLO CAMPUS
 These cutting edge technology-driven learning tools offered a wide range of
patient scenarios where students can perform an array of diverse nursing
procedures. This paved the way for OLFU’s College of Nursing to be
designated by CHED as a CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT in late 2008.
 In addition to this, in the later part of 2015, CHED recognized the BS in
Hotel and Restaurant Management program of the Valenzuela City Campus
as CENTER OF EXCELLENCE while the BS in Pharmacy program
of the same campus was named as a CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT.
 With the prestige and recognition it has accumulated through voluntary
accreditation of its programs within the framework of the Federation of
Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines, the Our Lady of Fatima University
in 2008, voluntarily subjected itself to CHED’s Institutional Quality
Assurance Through Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME) resulting to, in
early2009, being placed in CATEGORY A(t) as a mature teaching
university.
BECOMING AUTONOMOUS
 Cognizant of OLFU’s tradition of integrity and untarnished
reputation and “in recognition of the accomplishments,
adherence to quality assurance as a higher education
provider, the Commission on Higher Education through
CEB Resolution No. 076-2009 granted AUTONOMOUS
STATUS to the Our Lady of Fatima University for a period
of 5 years from March 11, 2009 to March 30, 2014.” And
just recently, the University was granted a fresh three-year
AUTONOMOUS STATUS by the Commission on Higher
Education (through CMO No. 20, S. 2016), effective April
1, 2016 to May 31, 2019.
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ISO CERTIFICATION
 In 2010, the Quality Management System of four colleges,
namely, Maritime Education, Dental Medicine, Medical
Laboratory Sciences and College of Hospitality and Institutional
Management were certified to the ISO 9001:2008 standard, and
in June 2012, the university-wide ISO implementation was put
into place to increase customer satisfaction, improve product
quality, and achieve international quality recognition. By October
2012, OLFU was awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2008
Management Systems certification by the AJA Registrars.
ISO CERTIFICATION
 Most recently, the ISO certification, due to having
expanded its scope, was also applied to include the Quezon
City and Antipolo City campuses. This was again an
affirmation that the quality of the university’s processes and
standards are at par with international management systems.
 Thus, Our Lady of Fatima University is the first private
higher education institution in the CAMANAVA area
(Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas-Valenzuela) to have earned the
distinction as an Autonomous University, recognized as a
mature Teaching institution by CHED (IQuAME Category
A(t) as well as having been ISO 9001: 2008 certified
university-wide.
OLFU’S 4TH CAMPUS: PAMPANGA

 The accomplishments in Valenzuela, Quezon City and

Antipolo City have to be stretched further to the north.
The people of Pampanga were a witness to this
expansion last June 2013.
 With modern buildings in place right in the heart of the
City of San Fernando, furnished with all the necessary
learning resources and equipment, OLFU-Pampanga
will undoubtedly become a major player in the Central
Luzon educational landscape.

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OLFU: AN OBE UNIVERSITY
 In compliance to the directive of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) to establish an OUTCOMES-BASED
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM in all higher educational institutions
(HEIs), OLFU did a paradigm shift and became an OBE
university last June 2013. Outcomes-based education is a
student-centered learning philosophy that focuses on
empirically measuring student performance, which is
called outcomes. OBE requires that students demonstrate that
they have learned the required skills and content.
 Thus, OBE is “building learner competencies and learning new
skills that would enable individuals to cope with the demands
of a rapidly changing workplace and a
complex,interdependent world”.
OLFU’S 5TH CAMPUS: CABANATUAN
 Our Lady of Fatima University now manages and
operates the Nueva Ecija Doctors’ College, Inc.
(NEDCI) located in Maharlika Highway,
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija effective November
9, 2015, making it OLFU’s fifth campus. Although
NEDCI is currently offering four (4) college
programs (namely, Pharmacy, Medical Technology,
Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Management),
several distinct programs are currently being lined
up to compliment the mission of the university.
OLFU AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
 OLFU has put in place all mechanisms for the opening of Senior
High School (SHS) this 2016. The OLFU SHS offers Academic
Strands in ABM (Accounting, Business and Management), STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), HUMSS
(Humanities and Social Sciences) and GAS (General Academic).
 OLFU SHS is aligned with DEPED’s prescribed curriculum
which is composed of core subjects (subjects common to all
strands which have the same content and the same competencies),
contextualized subjects (same competencies but different content
depending on the strand) and specialized subjects (subjects with
different contents and different competencies and will prepare
students for the collegiate program they intend to proceed).
OLFU AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
 Furthermore, OLFU SHS has already
established MOAs with numerous academic
partners, industries and companies to provide
the venue for the immersion component of SHS
Grade 12 where the students will do actual
work outside of the campus.
UNIVERSITY OF FIRST CHOICE

 All of these achievements undeniably validated

the Our Lady of Fatima University’s status as a
university of first choice offering programs
which have been given a mark of excellence by
recognized professional bodies and agencies
both local and international