| University of Perpetual Help System Dalta | |
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| "Pamantasan ng Panghabambuhay na Tulong Sistemang Dalta" | |
| Motto | Character Building is Nation Building |
| Established | 1975 |
| Type | Private, non-sectarian, run by the DALTA Group of Companies |
| Chancellor | Dr. Ramon Cercado, Ph.D |
| President | Dr./Col. Antonio Laperal Tamayo, GSC, FPCHA, Ph.D |
| Academic staff | 1200 including non-teaching staffs |
| Students | over 18000 |
| Location | Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Campus | Urban, 4 campuses nationwide |
| Hymn | Perpetual Help Hymn |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Nickname | UPHSD Altas, Perpetual Altas |
| Mascot | Altas |
| Affiliations | ASAIHL, NCAA (Philippines) |
| Website | http://www.perpetualdalta.edu.ph |
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA is a co-educational and non-sectarian university. It offers courses in pre-school, elementary, secondary and the tertiary and graduate levels; as well as short vocational, technical and special courses.
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The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (first named University of Perpetual Help Rizal) was established in 1975 by Dr. Antonio Laperal Tamayo, his wife Dr. Daisy Moran Tamayo, together with their friend Ernesto Palanca Crisóstomo.
Dr. Tamayo anchored the University on the creed Character Building is Nation Building. Stressing this belief, he said our young can only be assured of a better tomorrow by building the right kind of character today - respectful, hardworking and committed to the formation of a prosperous and a wealthy nation. This development, however, will need a requisite Christian character, that will build a nation.
The first school building consisting of four floors (the present hospital) was constructed in a remarkable record-breaking period of only four months, which ordinarily takes one year to construct. Perpetual was indeed on its way to becoming a premier university south of Metro Manila.
Having taken post-graduate courses in Hospital Administration at the George Washington, DC, supplemented with Special Studies on Hospital Management from Ateneo de Manila and a Ph. D. in Organization Development from the Southeast Asian Interdisciplinary Institute, Tamayo and his partner established the Perpetual University and Hospital simultaneously, an unusual and extraordinary venture, in the rustic town of Las Piñas, offering the banner course of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Ironically, Tamayo, the former college dropout, became the first president of the university.
The University of Perpetual Help Rizal, now the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, is a subsidiary of the DALTA Group of Companies, in consortium with JONELTA Group of Companies forming the Perpetual Help System. Each unit under the System is a College/University and a Hospital/Medical Center, and is dedicated and committed to the delivery of quality education and healthcare services, most especially to the Las Piñeros and the nearby communities.
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA is three of the seven academic institutions complementing the University of Perpetual Help System. The UPH System, now the UPH System JONELTA, was established by Dr. José G. Tamayo, its President and Chairman of the Board, with his wife Dr. Josefina Laperal Tamayo, as its Vice-Chairman and Treasurer. With both co-founders now deceased the UPH System JONELTA is now led by Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo, their son.
In subsequent years, the UPHSD established two branches or campuses, as well as several agri-businesses which later incorporated into the DALTA Group.
When Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo, assumed the presidency of the University of Perpetual System JONELTA upon his father's death, he became the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of both the UPH System DALTA and UPH System JONELTA. Thus the helm of leadership of the UPH System DALTA is now transferred to his wife, Dr. Daisy Moran Tamayo as second president on June 10, 2003. She has a Master's Degree in Nursing from New York University, USA. She is also a holder of a doctorate in Organization Development from the Southeast Asian Interdisciplinary Institute. Complementing the leadership and management functions of these two are their two sons, Anthony José and Richard Antonio, cum laude graduates of the University of the Philippines.
The organizational structure of then Perpetual Help College of Rizal has interwoven within its fabric a closely knit group of administrators: co-founder Ernesto Palanca Crisótomo; Dr. Benjamin L. Intal, former Director of Perpetual Manila, the first chancellor of Perpetual Biñan, and former acting president of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila; and Teofilo Gallardo, formerly a regional director of then Bureau of Private Schools, were the forefront founding group were: Dr. Grace R. De León, the Institution's first chancellor; Dr. Perla R. Sope, the registrar; and consultants Emiliano Armas of the Ateneo de Manila University and Oscar Bautista of De La Salle University.
Col. José C. Moran, father of Daisy, and a C.P.A., facilitated the needed funds of the project through his friends and the Development Bank Agencies Department.
In keeping with its commitment to serve the educational needs of more communities, the University of Perpetual Help System, DALTA, Molino enrollment of 700 students. A year later, the UPH System DALTA, Molino campus, was established and inaugurated on May 1995 with an initial Perpetual Help System DALTA, Calamba campus, was established and inaugurated in 1996 with an initial enrollment of 360 enrollees.
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA has since subscribed to the institutional philosophy that national development and transformation is predicated upon the quality of education of its people. It has established extensive network of national and international linkages in Higher Education and Business. It has established its indelible Perpetualite identity as it steadfastly enshrines its Perpetualite values and aspirations.
In 2000, the UPHR College of Law was declared the third best school, out of the 10 Best Law Schools in the Bar Examinations Leading many other alumni achievers in the professional licensure examinations are:
-Erwin V. Diwa, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 1st Placer, 1999; -Rowie Vidal, X-Ray Technologist, 3rd Placer, 1998; -Felix T. Cenal Jr., BS Radiologic Technology, 2nd Placer, 1997; -Luvizminda D. Tiberio, BS Accountancy, 8th Placer, 1991; -Gareth C. Angeles, BS Electrical Engineering, 9th Placer, 2002; -Dharrian Jaype, BS Physical Therapy, 20th Placer, 2002; -Roberto Divinagracia, BS Criminology, 5th Placer, 1997.
The UPHSD now enjoys memberships, recognition and accreditation in various prestigious academic, professional, and sports association of the country, among them:
This growth and development in its 28th years of existence, is not without pains, but it has successfully hurdled all the challenges along its way. With the help and guidance of the Lord and the loving care of the UPHSD Patroness, Our Mother of Perpetual Help, the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA will continue to serve the Filipino people with distinction and excellence.
The Seal of UPHSD is a cameo depicting in semi-abstract form the image of Our Mother of Perpetual help clasping in her arms the infant Jesus. This stands for the Christian precepts to which the college adheres and which binds its aspirations and hopes. The infant Jesus is symbolic of the youth who must be nurtured by a devoted and loving Mary which speaks of the motherly care and love of the college.
The branches of laurel leaves signify excellence which the college pursues, not only in academics but also in leadership and in human relations.
The Cameo is bordered by oval lines of gold set as maroon and white background which are the colors of the institution. Maroon symbolizes the red blood of courage, vigor and determination; white for purity, and gold for generosity, abundance, hope and vision.
The university is composed of several colleges:
In view of this, the College of Maritime Education has a mission to provide the highest practicable standards in its three BS Degree Courses and Seafarers Rating Courses, complying with national and international regulations, molding young people to become competent professional seafarers and ship designers. This mission exemplifies the commitment of the College to strive for the realization of the University's mission to wit: "to produce Perpetualites who outstanding values virtues of reaching out and help others as vital ingredients to nation building."
Finally, the College of Maritime Education shall converge its programs in satisfying relevant international regulations on safety of life and property at sea and to the protection of the marine environment, thus adhering to the ideals of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is: "Cleaner Oceans, Safer Ships."
The college provides teaching, extension service and research to produce highly competent graduates who are experts in the technical aspects in areas of Clinical Pharmacy; Chemicals, Food and Drugs Assay, Testing and Instrumentations; Drug Manufacturing and Quality Control; Prescription, Compounding, Dispensing and Incompatibilities; and Hospital Pharmacy.
The University of Perpetual Help Rizal College of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy is a premier institution dedicated towards producing physical therapists and occupational therapists equipped with proper knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet the changing demands of the profession nationality and globally.
It aims to produce Filipino physical and occupational therapist leaders who are physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually committed to the achievement of highest quality of life.
The department of vocational technology is geared towards the promotion of Technology Literacy and a Competency based vocational technology education for the potential workforce in the fast developing Philippine Industry. With the changing concepts and the emergence of new careers, the department is committed to develop its students into a breed of world class and globally competitive technicians. It offers excellent training in subjects directed towards the particular careers.
Students interested in skilled and semi-skilled jobs are trained to enter the industry and earn a living while gaining a combined experience of On the Job Training and classroom instructions. They are guided to recognize and develop their aptitudes and abilities as they walk in to the unfamiliar world of work of tomorrow.
The Business High School (BHS) conceived as a program to enhance the subject offerings of the 1973 Revised Secondary Education Program through elective subjects that are Business related and within the scope of the Business Distributive Arts Component of Practical Arts. It was actually the need to make the high school department more financially viable and competitive with other schools in the vicinity that another High School Program was conceived of. It aimed to have a quality teachers and facilities to respond to the needs of a developing community which aligned to the economic necessity of making the school more viable. It was in the brainstorming that followed the concept of the Business High School evolved. It was envisioned by its President, Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo, to produce graduates in the secondary level who would be capable or eligible for employment, who would already be able to put up a small scale business and who would be academically prepared to pursue higher studies. When the Business High School began, it had only 38 students in the first year level. This batch is often referred to as the Pioneer Batch of the High School.
The Grade School Department of the University of Perpetual Help Rizal started in school year 1977-1978. Just like any other schools, the UPHSD Grade School Department offer programs from preparatory to grade VI class. With its objectives of nurturing Christian values and providing conducive learning to its pupils and quality education, the school believes that they would be competitive when it comes to advanced learning.
The UPHSD Performing Arts Group is the umbrella organization of all artistic activities in the fields of music, theater, and song and dance arts. It endeavors to instill appreciation of Filipino culture of the past and the present era among the Perpetualites. It also responds to the challenging and changing tones of Philippine music and theater. Under the PAG are its sub-groupings:
The Campus Ministry serves as a catalyst for human development and a vanguard for transformation of the students through different spiritual programs. It assists its members in their quest for spiritual nourishment through counseling, recollection, retreats and the like.
The university is a member of National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Philippines since 1984 with UPHD Altas as the team representing the school in various sports. Since it has joined the league they are the only NCAA basketball team never to clinch a championship in NCAA Senior's Basketball Tournament not until they tried to win the crown in NCAA 80th season when they are the host school with which almost made it to the top but lost the game to PCU Dolphins in their finals. However, the senior's team had won two General Championships from their winning years 1995-1996 and 1996-1997 for two consecutive seasons. The last time the school hosted the tournament was on the year 2004-2005 of NCAA Season 80: Mighty at 80'.
On the other hand, being the pride of the school's team in NCAA Cheerdance Competition, the UPHSD Altas Pep Squad now known as UPHSD Altas Perp Squad was the one who's dominion in such demonstration event did lasts. It began when the Altas Pep Squad defeated the inaugural champion Mapua Cheerping Cardinals on 2005. This marked the dominion of Altas Perp Squad in NCAA Cheerdance Competition now NCAA Cheerleading Competition with their unparalleled three consecutive championships. But not until the year 2008 for the 5th Season of the said event when they unexpectedly lost the crown to JRU Pep Squad. The team was believed to loose their title bid when they have rendered several errors on their routines and stunts in their attempt to execute their performance with desired difficulty.
The moniker ‘Altas’ comes from the Latin word “height,” symbolizing UPHD's aspirations for further greatness. At the same time, it comes from the initials of the school founder, Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo.
The other senior varsity teams may also be referred to as the Altas. The juniors team are the UPHSD Altalettes, while the women's teams are the UPHSD Lady Altas.
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Molino Campus The 2nd UPHD branch, the Molino campus was established and inaugurated in May 1995. Currently, the UPHD caters to a student population of 4,000 - a dramatic increase based on its initial 700 enrollees. It is currently undergoing campus expansion and upgrading of facilities.
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Calamba Campus The 3rd UPHD branch, the UPHD Calamba campus was established in 1996 with only 360 students. To date, its enrollment has dramatically increased to 3,500 enrollees. Strategically located in Barangay Paciano Rizal, Calamba City, the 4-hectare university has an impressive line of state-of-the-art educational facilities conducive for learning. Living up to the standards set by its mother institution, the Calamba campus continues to promote the Perpetualite vision and mission of being a premier university system in the Philippines that develops the Filipino into Helpers of God. With an extensive network of national and international linkages in higher education and business. UPHD Calamba Campus is preparing the globally competitive Filipinos by providing venues for the pursuit of excellence.
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Lipa Campus The 4th and the youngest satellite UPHSD Campus recently established in Lipa City, Batangas. Currently, there are now 9 UPH Campuses across the country under one university system.
The JONELTA Indigent Foundation Inc. was founded by the former President of University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) and the University of Perpetual Help DALTA Medical Center (UPHDMC), Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo, in 1987 to respond the need for immediate health care assistance to marginal patients in the Medical Center. The increase in the number of membership of the JONELTA Foundation through the years led to the expansion and restructing of the Foundation. It has become the implementing arm of UPHSD to serve the urban poor to provide other services that will eventually lead to self-reliance and better quality of life for the JONELTA beneficiaries. The Foundation, in its expanded form interlinks with the health care program of UPHD Medical center tapping the services of the doctors, nurses, dentists, and other medical staff. Practitioners from the Colleges of Nursing, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy and the school of Midwifery are involved in the activities such as immunization, deworming, maternal and childcare, reproductive health and Operation Pangkalusugan (OPK) in different depressed areas in Las Piñas City.
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