The document discusses the history and development of Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) in the Philippines. It began in 1967 as a hospital and has since expanded to include multiple campuses across the country offering a variety of academic programs. The university strives for academic excellence, professional competence, research, and social compassion as reflected in its logo, vision, and core values. It has received numerous recognitions and certifications for its quality education over the years.

1. VERITAS ET MISERICORDIA

2. OLFU MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES AND
HISTORY
LESSON 4 AND 5

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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;

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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).

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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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27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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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30. 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

31. 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.

32. 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

33. 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.

34. 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