The Perpetualites - 30 years as helpers of God
Driven with the intense desire of promoting a better quality of life for his fellowmen, Dr. Antonio Laperal Tamayo, anchored the University of Perpetual Help Dalta (formerly Perpetual Help College of Rizal) 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 wealthy nation. This development, however, will need a requisite Christian character, that will build a nation."
Today, Dr. Tamayo, chairman of the board and CEO, together with Dr. Daisy Tamayo, president, with able assistance of their two sons, Anthony and Richard, who are the Chairman of the Presidential Management Staff and Vice President for Administration respectively, is at the helm of the university.
An active catalyst for change and a dynamic business partner in the growth and development of the communities of Las Piñas and its environs, the University has provided jobs to many of the constituents of the city, having a workforce complement of about 2,000 faculty and non-teaching personnel taking care of more than 22,000 students.
The University now offers more than 72 courses. It has a full range of medical and paramedical degree courses which includes Doctor of Medicine and Dental Medicine and particularly nursing and caregiver courses for those pursuing to work abroad. The University also now offers a Certificate Program in Medical Transcription.
With the University’s commitment to the ideals of teaching and research and intensive faculty development programs, excellence has been achieved and proven through the various awards and recognitions it has received. The Philippine Accreditation Association of School, Colleges, and Universities (PACUCOA) has awarded the University of Perpetual Help DALTA one of the highest number of accredited programs. The Societe General de Survellance (SGS) has awarded the Maritime Programs with ISO 9001:2000. The secondary level is accredited by the Philippine Accreditation Association of School, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU).
The UPHD graduates consistently take top honors in professional licensure examinations. "We have produced board topnotchers and registered 100% passing rate in board exams," says Tamayo.
UPHD also reaped recognitions in sports. The Perpetualite athletes bagged the over-all championship title in the National Collegiate Athletics Association for two consecutive years. Recently, it won the Championship title in the NCAA Cheer dance contest.
The University has embarked on an extensive physical plant development. Now earmarked for completion in a year’s time is the 12 storey University Health Tower and a University Mall. The University is also pursuing linkages and strategic alliances with placement establishments abroad. This will provide opportunities for the students’ immediate employment upon graduation.
The University is sharing its achievements with a bigger community. With its resources and genuine heart for service, UPHD continues to reach out to those who need help and assistance.
As helpers of God, Perpetulites have been providing medical assistance to thousands of indigent families through the Jonelta Foundation. For more than a decade now, the UPHD has the distinction of being the first academic system in the Philippines to offer free college degree program to the medium risk inmates of the Bureau of Corrections in Muntinlupa.
For 30 years, the University of Perpetual Help DALTA has successfully hurdled all the challenges along its way. With the dedication and commitment of the people behind the success of this University and with the guidance of Mother of Perpetual Help, UPHD will continue to face the challenges for the next 30 years and beyond.
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