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Our Lady of Fatima University
Pamantasan ng Mahal na Birhen ng Fatima Universidad de Nuestra Señora de Fátima

Former names	Our Lady of Fatima College of Nursing (1973-79) Our Lady of Fatima College of Medicine (1979-2002)
Motto	Veritas et Misericordia (Latin)
Motto in English	Truth and Compassion
Type	Private university
Established	1973
Founders	Jose C. Olivares Dr. Vicente M. Santos
Academic affiliations	ACSCU AMSA MTIAPI PACUCOA APMC NYSBE
President	Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez
Location	Philippines
Campus	Valenzuela City Quezon City Antipolo, Rizal San Fernando City, Pampanga Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija Santa Rosa City, Laguna
Colors	Green and White
Nickname	Fatimanian
Sporting affiliations	NAASCU
Mascot	Fatima Phoenix
Website	https://www.fatima.edu.ph
"Rise to the top"

Our Lady of Fatima University (formerly known as Fatima Medical Science Foundation, Inc., and abbreviated as OLFU) is a Higher Education Institution in the Philippines known for its allied medical sciences programs and also offers Basic Education units (Pre-School, Grade school, and Junior High School), Senior High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Post Graduate degrees. It was established in year 1967 by Jose Olivares and his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr. OLFU currently has six campuses located in Valenzuela City and Quezon City in Metro Manila, Antipolo in Rizal, San Fernando City in Pampanga, Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija and Santa Rosa City in Laguna.

History

Founded in 1967 by Jose Olivares and his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr., the university grew out of Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. The hospital became the primary provider of medical and health care services for Valenzuela. Olivares was an entrepreneur and previously a chemistry professor at Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines. Santos rose from humble origins in Hagonoy, Bulacan, graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, became an obstetrician-gynecologist, and delivered over 96,000 babies during his 40 years of service.

The college seeks to promote the virtues of "Veritas et Misericordia" (Latin for truth and compassion).

The founders set about improving the facility from a general hospital to a teaching hospital for health care providers such as nurses and midwives. This began in 1973 with the founding of Our Lady of Fatima College of Nursing.

Dr. Santos and his wife Juliet Olivares-Santos continued the school's expansion, including the 1979 establishment of Fatima College of Medicine with the pioneer batch graduating in 1983. While Fatima still focuses mainly on medical and allied health studies, 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. Upon his death, his wife, Dr. Juliet O. Santos, became the university's second president. By year 2008 up to present, Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez was appointed by the Board of Trustees as the third president of the University.

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. This paved the way for Fatima's College of Nursing to be designated by CHED as a Center of Development in late 2008. Fatima's expansion continued with the establishment of additional campuses in Antipolo, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Owing to recognitions, it has received through voluntary accreditation of its programs within the framework of the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines, the university voluntary subjected itself to CHED's Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME) in 2008. In 2009, after being evaluated, it was placed in Category A(t) as a mature teaching university.

In recognition of its accomplishments, the Commission on Higher Education through CEB Resolution No. 076-2009 granted autonomous status to the university for five years from March 11, 2009 to March 30, 2014.

Campuses

Valenzuela Campus

The main campus is located in Valenzuela City, on the outskirts of Metropolitan Manila. The main campus houses the College of Medicine Building and the St. Martin de Porres Building where the College of Dentistry and College of Business and Accountancy are situated. Also found in Valenzuela is the Fatima University Medical Center, a partner institution of the College of Medicine.

Another cluster of Valenzuela Campus buildings are at the vicinity of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. This location houses the College of Hospitality and Institutional Management, College of Maritime Education and Basic Education Department.

The Valenzuela City Campus also exclusively houses the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, and College of Maritime Education.

Quezon City Campus

In 1996, Our Lady of Fatima University constructed its second campus in Quezon City along Regalado Avenue in Fairview—- the Fatima Eye and Rehabilitation Center Building which also housed the Physical Therapy program.

In 1998, a new eight-storey building overlooking the scenic La Mesa reservoir was constructed. The acquired property goes back in history as the residence of the former Philippine President Elpidio Quirino. In its early years, several curricular programs were offered in the Quezon City Campus, 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 opened; housed in a five-storey building.

Antipolo Campus

In year 2007, the OLFU Antipolo campus was built for the residents of Rizal and its nearby communities. In 2008, the first building –Vicente M. Santos Building– was completed and was spearheaded by Mrs. Racquel Braganza until year 2010. Initially there were 10 programs offered by the campus at that time. The campus during its first operation was nurtured by 39 faculty members and was assisted by 17 non-teaching staff. In 2011, Engr. Wilfredo M. Basilio became the 2nd Campus Administrator up to the present.

OLFU Art Gallery

The Our Lady of Fatima University, Antipolo campus held the opening of the Fatima University Gallery's first art exhibit, 'Breaking New Ground' on February 26, 2012. The exhibit paid homage to the paintings and sculptures of masters and contemporary artists such as Arturo Luz's Borobodur and Carnival Forms, his paintings Homage to Eusebio Sempere and Homage to Eduardo Chillida. The exhibit displays Federico Aguilar Alcuaz's Manila Abstract (ceramic jar), Seascape, and Untitled (Trees), along with Fernando Amorsolo's piece, Ruins of Manila. It displays Jerry Elizalde Navarro works, Abdulmari Imao's Sarimanok and other works of multi-awarded modern and contemporary Filipino artists.

Pampanga Campus

Our Lady of Fatima University-Pampanga is ta non-sectarian, privately owned university at the heart of the provincial capital, the City of San Fernando.

OLFU acquired the East Central Colleges (ECC), an educational institution of higher learning on the 12th of April 2012. Located on B. Mendoza Street, Sto. Rosario, ECC was a 67-year old educational institution known for its legacy of offering affordable and accessible quality education to Kapampangans and the nearby regions. The establishment of the Pampanga Campus ushered in the education espoused by Our Lady Fatima University.

OLFU Pampanga is composed of 11 Colleges in the fields of: Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science (MedTech), Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Arts & Sciences, Business & Accountancy, Hospitality & Institutional Management, Computer Studies, Education, Criminal Justice and Engineering. These Colleges together present 20 program offerings. Additionally, the University has Senior High School, Junior High School and Graduate School programs.

Nueva Ecija Doctors' College, Inc. Campus

Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) manages and operates the Nueva Ecija Doctors’ College, Inc. (NEDCI) on Maharlika Highway, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija effective November 9, 2015.

Being established as an educational institution in 1970, NEDCI provided OLFU Cabanatuan Campus a fertile ground of academe experience on which OLFU immediately began building on through infusing its initial program offerings and widespread facilities upgrade. From its time of acquisition, continuous infrastructures were built such as: a fully air conditioned multi-purpose gym and auditorium, (the 1st in Region III Nueva Ecija sport Complex), 3-storey classroom, most of which are air-conditioned. Modern equipment for the laboratories were purchased to have a simulated hospital/hotel necessary for the training of their students.

The campus offers bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Psychology, Accountancy, Accounting Information System, Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Criminology. The campus also welcomes the Senior High School Students with the ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), HUMMs (Humanities and Social Sciences), and GAS (Generic Academic Strand).

Laguna Campus

The sixth OLFU campus with a 4.5 Hectares of land is set to rise in what is known as the “Lion City of South Luzon” – the highly progressive City of Santa Rosa, Laguna.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 20 October 2018 to formally initiate the construction phase of the campus. Present were OLFU's Management Committee led by University President Caroline Marian S. Enriquez. CHEd Director, Dr. Julieta Paras, was on hand to witness the event.

OLFU Sta. Rosa will rise on a four-hectare property in Macabling. This Laguna Campus will initially house a five-storey school building complete with modern amenities for its future students. The new campus is set to open its doors in June 2019.

Accreditation

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. The Association of Schools, Colleges and University-AAI also accredited Fatima's Graduate School and the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Fatima College of Medicine is accredited by the New York State Education Department and the Illinois State Board of Education. The College of Maritime Education is ISO Certified ISO 9001:2000 and is included in the Commission on Higher Education's "white list" as a qualified provider of maritime education. The College of Medicine is accredited by Association of the Philippine Medical Colleges. It was listed in the World Health Organization Geneva Recognized Medical Schools. It is accredited furthermore by the Illinois State Board of Education and New York State Board of Education and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to administer Title IV Program.

Accomplishments

The first graduate class of 1976 garnered a 100% passing average in the Nursing Board examinations. Less than a year after becoming a university, the Commission on Higher Education, 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 university through CHED Resolution No. 393-2003 dated October 27, 2003.

It is the first and only Philippine medical school to have an institutional clerkship program with a foreign hospital. The university has sent over 100 medical students for clerkship training at the Brooklyn Medical Center and Peninsula Hospital in New York City and the Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago. Fatima has graduated more than 30,000 medical and allied medical health practitioners from all disciplines. During the 2011 Physician Licensure Examinations, the university dominated half of the list of top ten board passers.

Fatima University Medical Center and Virtual Laboratories

Near the College of Medicine is the Fatima University Medical Center which is a 150-bed hospital on the university campus. The center is an institutional partner that serves as a teaching tertiary hospital, equipped to give students hands-on experience and exposure. It is furnished with medical, diagnostic and surgical equipment. It houses a first class emergency room, intensive care unit, with centralized monitors, physical rehabilitation clinic, pulmonary laboratory, ophthalmology clinic, and ENT clinic.

Fatima creates a "hands-on classroom" providing students with patient care experience. Equipped with training manikins and simulators, Fatima provides students exposure to medical procedures.

Athletics

The 'Fatima Phoenix' commonly called Team Fatima are chosen athletes who compete in basketball, volleyball, badminton, taekwondo, cheer dancing, track and field, chess, billiards, and swimming. These are students represent the university in NAASCU, PRISAA and other competitions. In 2010, in its second foray into the NAASCU competition, Fatima Phoenix finished fourth overall champion in competing in nine sports.

References

"Our Lady of Fatima University | Admission, Fees Structure, Ranking". www.rmcedu.com. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
^ OLFU Campuses: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=152&cat=1 Retrieved February 26, 2012.
^ OLFU: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=1&cat=1 Retrieved February 6, 2012.
HCMI: Fatima College into University http://www.hcmieducation.com/FU.php Retrieved February 6, 2012.
Fatima College of Nursing: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=213&cat=3 retrieved February 6, 2012.
^ OLFU ART GALLERY OPENS IN ANTIPOLO Our Lady of Fatima University, Retrieved February 26, 2012.
PACUCOA Website: Our Lady of Fatima University Accreditations http://www.pacucoa.ph/accredited%20institutions/ncr/ncrolfu.htm Retrieved February 6, 2012.
HCMI Education: http://forprofitcolleges.org/our-lady-of-fatima-university/our-lady-of-fatima-university-accreditation/ retrieved February 6, 2012
OLFu Official Website: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=210&cat=3 Retrieved February 6, 2012
AFPMCI http://www.apmcf-ph.net/
OLFU History & Accreditations http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=1&cat=1 retrieved February 6, 2012.
Commute Express: OLFU bags CHED Awards http://www.commuterexpress.ph/viewstory.php?id=286&section=tbl_lifestyle&image_date=2009-12-10 retrieved February 6, 2012.
OLFU DOMINATES FEB 2011 PHYSICIAN'S LICENSURE EXAM http://www.fatima.edu.ph/news_details.asp?id=142&mode=1 Retrieved February 6, 2012.
^ FATIMA PHOENIX http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=166&cat=5 Retrieved February 6, 2012.

External links

Official website

Colleges and universities in Metro Manila

Universities

State universities	Philippine Normal University Polytechnic University of the Philippines PUP Parañaque PUP Quezon City PUP San Juan PUP Taguig Rizal Technological University Technological University of the Philippines University of the Philippines Diliman University of the Philippines Manila
Local universities	City University of Pasay Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Quezon City University Taguig City University Universidad de Manila University of Caloocan City University of Makati
Catholic universities	Adamson University Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle Araneta University De La Salle University Our Lady of Fatima University San Beda University St. Paul University Manila St. Paul University Quezon City University of Asia and the Pacific University of Perpetual Help System University of Santo Tomas
Other religious universities	Philippine Christian University Trinity University of Asia New Era University
Other private universities	AMA Computer University Arellano University Centro Escolar University Las Piñas Makati Far Eastern University FEATI University José Rizal University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Central University Manuel L. Quezon University Mapúa University National University Philippine Women's University The University of Manila University of the East UE Caloocan

Colleges

State colleges	Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Marikina Polytechnic College Philippine Public Safety College Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Local colleges	Navotas Polytechnic College
Catholic colleges	Assumption College San Lorenzo Children of Mary Immaculate College Colegio de San Juan de Letran Colegio de San Lorenzo Colegio de Santa Rosa CSR Makati College of the Holy Spirit Concordia College De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Don Bosco Technical College Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque La Consolacion College Manila LCC Novaliches Miriam College Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College Pasig Catholic College Perpetual Help College Saint Francis of Assisi College Saint James College Saint Joseph's College Saint Louis College Saint Mary's College St. Paul College of Makati St. Paul College Pasig Saint Rita College St. Scholastica's College San Beda College Alabang San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation San Sebastian College Santa Catalina College Santa Isabel College Siena College UST Angelicum College
Other religious colleges	Grace Christian College La Verdad Christian College Manila Adventist College
Other private colleges	Access Computer College Airlink International Aviation College Asia Pacific College Asian Institute of Computer Studies Asian Institute for Distance Education Asian Institute of Maritime Studies CAP College Foundation Center for Culinary Arts Central Colleges of the Philippines Chiang Kai Shek College Chinese General Hospital Colleges CIIT College of Arts and Technology De Los Santos – STI College Emilio Aguinaldo College Enderun Colleges FEU Alabang FEU Diliman FEU Institute of Technology Global City Innovative College Golden Link College iAcademy International Academy of Management and Economics Kalayaan College Manila Business College Manila Tytana Colleges Metropolitan Hospital College MFI Foundation National College of Business and Arts National Teachers College Olivarez College Open Source College PATTS College of Aeronautics Philippine College of Criminology Philippine College of Health Sciences Philippine Cultural College Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Philippine School of Business Administration PMI Colleges PNTC Colleges Roosevelt College Saint Jude College South Mansfield College South SEED LPDH College Southeast Asian College Southville International School and Colleges STI College STI-NAMEI Technological Institute of the Philippines Universal College Valenzuela City Polytechnic College
Theological colleges	Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries Asian Theological Seminary Christ the King Mission Seminary Maryhill School of Theology San Agustin Center of Studies San Carlos Seminary

Postgraduate education

Graduate schools

Law schools

See also: Higher education in the Philippines

v t e Schools in Valenzuela
Colleges and Universities	La Consolacion College of Valenzuela Our Lady of Fatima University Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela St. Louis College of Valenzuela Valenzuela City Polytechnic College
Public schools	Bignay National High School Dalandanan National High School Gen. T. de Leon National High School Lawang Bato National High School Malinta National High School Mapulang Lupa National High School Parada National High School Vicente P. Trinidad National High School Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
Private schools	Sto. Rosario Montessori School Nuestra Señora de Guia Academy St. Gregory College of Valenzuela

v t e Schools in Quezon City
Universities	AMA University Ateneo de Manila University Manuel L. Quezon University – Diliman New Era University Our Lady of Fatima University – Quezon City Polytechnic University of the Philippines Quezon City Quezon City Polytechnic University St. Paul University Quezon City Trinity University of Asia University of the Philippines Diliman
Colleges	Asian Institute of Computer Studies Central Colleges of the Philippines Colegio de San Lorenzo De Los Santos – STI College Electron College of Technical Education FEU Diliman Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Grace Christian College Immaculate Heart of Mary College Kalayaan College Mary the Queen College of Quezon City Miriam College National College of Business and Arts Philippine School of Business Administration Philippine Cultural College St. Joseph's College of Quezon City St. John Technological College of the Philippines St. Luke's College of Medicine St. Mary's College, Quezon City Saint Pedro Poveda College Siena College of Quezon City Southeast Asian College STI College Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City UST Angelicum College
Secondary	Balara High School Balingasa High School Bagong Silangan High School Batasan Hills National High School Bethel Christian School Britesparks International School Cambridge School of Quezon City Camp Crame High School Camp Gen. E. Aguinaldo High School Carlos L. Albert High School Carlos P. Garcia High School Claret School of Quezon City CMP School of Quezon City Colegio de San Bartolome de Novaliches Commonwealth Christian Academy Commonwealth High School Coronado's School of Quezon City, Inc. Culiat High School Diliman Preparatory School Discovery House Montessori Of Quezon City Divine Grace School Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School Don Quintin Paredes High School Dr. Josefa Jara Martinez High School Doña Juana Elementary School Doña Rosario High School ECLARO Academy Elyseum Christian School Emilio Jacinto National High School Ernesto Rondon High School Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. High School Falcon School Flora A. Ylagan High School Garden of Life School Golden Lamp School of Quezon City Good Shepherd Cathedral School Grace Montessori School of Novaliches Holy Spirit of Mount Carmel School Holy Spirit of Mount Carmel School (Annex) Holy Spirit National High School Infant Jesus Learning Academy of Quezon City, Inc. International Christian School Ismael Mathay Sr. High School JBEST School of Technology and Practical Skills, Inc. Jose Abad Santos Memorial School - Quezon City Jose Maria Panganiban Senior High School Jose V. Palma Senior High School Juan Sumulong High School Judge Juan Luna High School Judge Feliciano Belmonte Sr. High School Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma High School King's Montessori School Kostka School - Quezon City Krus na Ligas High School Lagro High School Lourdes School of Quezon City Maligaya High School Maranatha Christian Academy of Novaliches Maria Montessori School of Quezon City Masambong High School Mater Carmeli School Mont Michel School New Era High School North Fairview High School Novaliches High School PACE Graduate School of Christian Education PAREF Northfield School Philippine Science High School Main Campus Ponciano Bernardo High School Pugad Lawin High School Quezon City Academy Quezon City High School Quezon City Science High School Quirino High School Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School Sacred Heart Academy of Novaliches Saint Anthony Academy - Quezon City Saint Mark Integrated School Saint Patrick School - Quezon City San Bartolome High School San Francisco High School San Jose Tagapagtanggol Parochial School San Jose High School Sauyo High School Sergio Osmenia Sr. High School South East - Asia Institute of Trade and Technology St. Bridget School - Quezon City St. John of Beverley St. Joseph Catholic School - Quezon City St. Mark of Hope Learning School St. Therese Private School St. Zyrile De Alexandria School Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City St. Vincent School School of Saint Anthony School of the Holy Spirit Stella Maris College Quezon City Tandang Sora National High School University of the Philippines Integrated School West Fairview High School

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