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'''Our Lady of Fatima University''' is a private university found in Valenzuela City, ]. It also has a campus in Quezon City. {{Short description|Private university in Valenzuela, Philippines}}
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| image = OLFU_official_logo.png
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| motto = {{lang|la|Veritas et Misericordia}}
| mottoeng = ''Truth and Compassion''
| type = Private Non-sectarian Coeducational basic and higher education institution
| established = {{start date and age|1973}}
| founders = Jose C. Olivares<br />Vicente M. Santos
| religious_affiliation = Non-sectarian
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| president = Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez
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| city = 120 McArthur Highway, ]
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| footnotes = "Rise to the top"
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'''Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU)''' is a private, ], ] basic and higher education institution.
'''HUMBLE BEGINNINGS'''
The year was 1967. Jose C. Olivares, a Chemistry professor-entrepreneur, and his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos, founded the 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 people of Valenzuela.
Olivares, then a professor at the Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines, 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 a 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.


==History==
The mid '70s saw a dramatic improvement and expansion in the institutions facilities and infrastructures resulting to more curricular offerings. In 1979, Dr. Santos and his wife Juliet Olivares-Santos pursued the vision of their father even further by establishing the Fatima College of Medicine. Since then, the Fatima College of Medicine has made its mark in medical education by producing graduates who are consistent Medical Board topnotchers and highly respected medical practitioners.
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In 1967, Jose C. Olivares, with his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr., founded the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Valenzuela City. In 1973 he expanded the hospital to include a nursing college.<ref name="OLFUH">OLFU: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=1&cat=1 Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref>
In the '90s, as a response to the changing social and technological environment, the college engaged in new academic programs particularly in computer science, maritime education, and business while at the same time fortifying and improving its performance in the health sciences, which Fatima is known for.


In 1979 the Fatima College of Medicine was established, with its pioneer batch graduating in 1983. In the 1990s the college diversified, starting programs in ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].
In its journey towards academic excellence, the Our Lady of Fatima College received official recognition by achieving accredited status to its Nursing, Physical Therapy and Dental Medicine programs by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities- Commission on Accreditation. The Association of Schools, Colleges and University-AAI, more recently, accredited Fatima's Graduate School. The Fatima College of Medicine is accredited by the New York State Board of Education and by the Illinois State Board of Education. The College of Maritime Education is ISO Certified 9002:1994 and is included in the Commission on Higher Education's White List as a qualified provider of maritime education.


The college became a ] in December 2002, with Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr. as its founding president.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HCMI Education |url=http://www.hcmieducation.com/FU.php |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=www.hcmieducation.com}}</ref>
'''THE MAN WHO STARTED THE JOURNEY'''
"To dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe, to bear the unbearable sorrow, to reach the unreachable star". These are words which aptly describe how one man started his life, lived it, and finished it well. This man is Dr. Vicente M. Santos the man whose vision propelled the creation of what is now the Our Lady of Fatima University.


The next years further saw an increase in infrastructure development. New buildings were established in the ] and ] campuses, with additional nursing virtual laboratories and simulators. Fatima's College of Nursing was designated by the ] as a Center of Development in 2008.<ref>Fatima College of Nursing: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=213&cat=3 retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> Fatima's expansion continued with the establishment of additional campuses in ], ], ], and ].<ref name="camp" />
"To dream the impossible dream ..." Fatima is a dream Dr. Vicing shared with his wife, Juliet Olivares. Born to a humble family in Hagonoy, Bulacan, he obtained his Medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas and eventually became an obstetrician-gynecologist. His commitment to his profession and devotion to his parents compelled him to build the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in 1967. The one dream realized led to another. In 1973, the College of Nursing was established. In 1979, the College of Medicine followed. Indeed, for this man, no dream was impossible.


The university submitted itself to the ]'s Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME) in 2008. In 2009 it was placed in Category A(t) as a mature teaching university.
"To fight the unbeatable foe to bear the unbearable sorrow". Dr. Vicing fought a good fight, and he helped countless others to fight their own battles as well. Over 40 years of practice in his field, he helped mothers win their battles by delivering over 96,000 babies to life, including his own children and grandchildren. Perhaps, the biggest battle of his life was his fight against his lingering illness ... a battle he fought valiantly until the end.


The ] granted autonomous status to the university for five years from March 11, 2009, to March 30, 2014.
"To reach the unreachable star". His installation as the first President of the University is a testimony that stars are not elusive after all. Dr. Santos pursued his stars unrelentingly and in the process, he himself has become a star for us to draw light and inspiration from.
'''PRESENT TIMES'''
The transformation of the college and the conversion to a university in December 2002 is indeed a long awaited
fulfillment of the pioneering dream of the founders of this institution. It has become obvious that the institution was becoming multi-disciplined while retaining our core subject: the HEALTH SCIENCES. The distinction, therefore, of BEING DIVERSE (VERSITY) WITH A UNIFYING CORE (UNI) seemed to fit the current model of our educational philosophy and delivery.
In addition, the conversion to university status will assist Fatima in elevating its stature as a school of serious academic study and standing. While certainly not pretending to be a comprehensive university, our role is distinctive as we seek to be a specialized university: a university for the health sciences.


==Campuses==
The installation of Dr. Vicente M. Santos as the First University President is a fitting tribute to a quiet and simple man whose empowering commitment and devotion inspired and propelled the men and women of the college to move on from its humble beginnings to its special niche as a premiere educational institution. Indeed, through the years, the Our Lady of Fatima University has embraced the basic educational philosophy of improving man as a man and emulated the virtues of "veritas et misericordia" (truth and compassion) in upholding the tradition of academic excellence.
The university has six campuses <ref name="camp">OLFU Campuses: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=152&cat=1 Retrieved February 26, 2012.</ref> which are located in:


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More recently, the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines), "recognizing the enormous contribution of the Our Lady of Fatima University in the growth and prominence of tertiary education in the country and the Asia-Pacific and its commitment through quality education, research and extension work" granted DEREGULATED STATUS to the Our Lady of Fatima University through CHED Resolution No. 393-2003 dated October 27, 2003. (edited by sirtoti)
**Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela
**Fatima University Medical Center – Valenzuela
**College of Medicine
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**Our Lady of Fatima University – QC
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**Our Lady of Fatima University – Antipolo
**Fatima University Medical Center – Antipolo
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**Our Lady of Fatima University – Pampanga
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**Our Lady of Fatima University – Nueva Ecija
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**Our Lady of Fatima University – Laguna


==Accreditation==
visit our official website: www.fatima.edu.ph
The Fatima College of Physical Therapy, Fatima College of Pharmacy, Fatima College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Fatima College of Nursing and Fatima College of Dental Medicine programs are accredited by the Philippine Association of and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).<ref>PACUCOA Website: Our Lady of Fatima University Accreditations http://www.pacucoa.ph/accredited%20institutions/ncr/ncrolfu.htm Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref>

==Fatima University Medical Center==
Near the college of medicine is the Fatima University Medical Center, a 150-bed ] on the university campus. The center is an institutional partner that serves as a teaching ].

==Athletics==
The 'Fatima Phoenix' commonly called Team Fatima are chosen ] who compete in ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="PHN">FATIMA PHOENIX http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=166&cat=5 Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> Their students represent the university in NAASCU, PRISAA and other competitions.

==References==
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== External links ==
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Our Lady of Fatima University
  • Pamantasang Birhen ng Fatima (Filipino)
  • Universidad de Nuestra Señora de Fátima (Spanish)
Former names
  • Our Lady of Fatima College of Medicine (1973–1979)
  • Our Lady of Fatima College of Medicine (1979–2002)
MottoVeritas et Misericordia
Motto in EnglishTruth and Compassion
TypePrivate Non-sectarian Coeducational basic and higher education institution
Established1973; 51 years ago (1973)
FoundersJose C. Olivares
Vicente M. Santos
Religious affiliationNon-sectarian
Academic affiliations
ACSCU
AMSA
APMC 		MTIAP NYSBE PACUCOA
PresidentDr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez
Location120 McArthur Highway, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
14°40′41″N 120°58′51″E / 14.67797°N 120.98095°E / 14.67797; 120.98095
CampusMain
Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
Satellite
ColorsGreen   and   White
NicknameFatimanian
Sporting affiliationsNAASCU
MascotFatima Phoenix
Websitewww.fatima.edu.ph
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"Rise to the top"

Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational basic and higher education institution.

History

Our Lady of Fatima University (Valenzuela Campus) in August 2022

In 1967, Jose C. Olivares, with his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr., founded the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Valenzuela City. In 1973 he expanded the hospital to include a nursing college.

In 1979 the Fatima College of Medicine was established, with its pioneer batch graduating in 1983. In the 1990s the college diversified, starting programs in computer science, maritime education, education, psychology, biology, tourism and business.

The college became a university in December 2002, with Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr. as its founding president.

The next years further saw an increase in infrastructure development. New buildings were established in the Valenzuela and Quezon City campuses, with additional nursing virtual laboratories and simulators. Fatima's College of Nursing was designated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Development in 2008. Fatima's expansion continued with the establishment of additional campuses in Antipolo, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

The university submitted itself to the CHED's Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME) in 2008. In 2009 it was placed in Category A(t) as a mature teaching university.

The CHED granted autonomous status to the university for five years from March 11, 2009, to March 30, 2014.

Campuses

The university has six campuses which are located in:

Accreditation

The Fatima College of Physical Therapy, Fatima College of Pharmacy, Fatima College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Fatima College of Nursing and Fatima College of Dental Medicine programs are accredited by the Philippine Association of and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).

Fatima University Medical Center

Near the college of medicine is the Fatima University Medical Center, a 150-bed hospital on the university campus. The center is an institutional partner that serves as a teaching tertiary hospital.

Athletics

The 'Fatima Phoenix' commonly called Team Fatima are chosen athletes who compete in basketball, volleyball, badminton, taekwondo, cheerdancing, track and field, chess, billiards, and swimming. Their students represent the university in NAASCU, PRISAA and other competitions.

References

  1. OLFU: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=1&cat=1 Retrieved February 6, 2012.
  2. "HCMI Education". www.hcmieducation.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  3. Fatima College of Nursing: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=213&cat=3 retrieved February 6, 2012.
  4. ^ OLFU Campuses: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=152&cat=1 Retrieved February 26, 2012.
  5. PACUCOA Website: Our Lady of Fatima University Accreditations http://www.pacucoa.ph/accredited%20institutions/ncr/ncrolfu.htm Retrieved February 6, 2012.
  6. FATIMA PHOENIX http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=166&cat=5 Retrieved February 6, 2012.

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