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History

The University of Perpetual Help System, having committed itself to the service of education and health care, has the dual component of education and healthcare. Its vision and mission were set forth by the tandem of the late Dr. Jose De Guzman Tamayo and his wife Dr. Josefina Laperal-Tamayo.

Dr. Antonio Laperal Tamayo, the eldest son of Jose and Josefina; spearheaded the establishment of the different campuses. It was him who conceptualized the putting up of the schools and prodded his parents to open up the school.

The first campus that was put up was the Perpetual Help College of Manila which opened in 1968 with the key course offering of Nursing as its flagship program.

In1970, the Perpetual Help College of Malasiqui was founded to help spur health and education development in the province of Pangasinan.

In 1975, Dr. Antonio Laperal Tamayo together with his wife, Dr. Daisy M. Tamayo founded the Perpetual Help College Rizal, now University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.

This was followed by the establishment of the Perpetual Help School of Laguna in 1976 and the Perpetual Help School of Laguna Foundation for Medicine and Health Sciences, now known as the University of Perpetual Help- Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University in 1977, both in Biñan, Laguna.

On September 10, 1991, these institutions formed a consortium to accelerate their institutional growth.

A memorandum of agreement, drafted in Biñan, Laguna, resulted into the creation of an umbrella organization which would implement and monitor common standard in the realization of the system-wide Mission-Vision, Administration, Faculty, Academic Programs, Library, Laboratories, Site and Buildings, Instructional Standards, Accreditation, Research, and Outreach Programs.

A Board of Directors composed of 15 members was formed to serve as the policy-making body for this organization. It was initially presided over and chaired by Dr. Jose G. Tamayo, the Founding Father, with Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo, President of Perpetual Help College of Rizal as the Executive Vice President of the System.

Philosophy

The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA believes and invokes Divine Guidance in the betterment of the quality of life through national development and transformation, which are predicated upon the quality of education of its people. Towards this end, the Institution is committed to the ideals of teaching, community service and research as it nurtures the value of “Helpers of God”, with “Character Building is Nation Building” as its guiding principle.

Vision

The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA shall emerge as a premier university in the Philippines. It shall provide a venue for the pursuit of excellence in academics, technology and research through local and international linkages.

The University shall take the role of a catalyst for human development. It shall inculcate Christian values and Catholic doctrine, as a way of strengthening the moral fiber of the Filipino, a people who are “Helpers of God”, proud of their race and prepared for the exemplary global participation in the sciences, arts, humanities, sports and business.

It foresees the Filipino people enjoying a quality of life in abundance, living in peace and building a nation that the next generation will nourish, cherish and value.

Mission

The UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA is dedicated to the development of the Filipino as a leader. It aims to graduate dynamic students who are physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually committed to the achievement of the highest quality of life.

As a system of Service in health and in education, it is dedicated to the formation of Christ-centered, service-oriented and research-driven individuals with great social concern and commitment to the delivery of quality education and health care.

It shall produce Perpetualites as “Helpers of God” – a vital ingredient to nation building.

The School Seal

The school’s official name is University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD).

The seal was inspired by the special devotion of Dr. Josefina L. Tamayo, UPH co-founder and Tamayo grand matriarch, to the Blessed mother especially to the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the school’s patroness, This well-known icon from the Byzantine era depicts the figure of Mary offering love and comfort to her son Jesus, even as the angelic beings above bear the instruments of His coming suffering and passion. Mary looks straight at the viewer, as if she wants to say that her perpetual help and comfort are also available to anyone who comes to her in need. The infant Jesus is symbolic of the youth who is nurtured by a devoted and loving Mary which speaks of the motherly care and love of the University.

The two laurel leaves represent the two sons of the CEO and Chairman of the Board who are actively continuing the work that their parents have started in the community. The leaves also signify excellence which the university pursues not only in academics but also in leadership and in human relations for the fulfillment of the aspirations of the university as it carries on propagating its mission – to mold and educate youth as Helpers of God.

The cameo is bordered by oval lines of maroon in white background. Maroon symbolizes the red blood of courage, vigor, and determination; white for purity; and the blue and gold colors of the Mother of Perpetual Help icon which symbolize generosity, abundance, hope, and vision.

The year 1975 indicates when the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA was established while the tagline “Character Building is Nation Building”- UPHSD’s institutional motto expresses the encompassing commitment of Perpetual Help education to national development and progress.

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