The University of Perpetual Help System, having committed itself to service in the forefront of education and health care, came into being out of the unselfish effort and untiring commitment of its founder: Dr. Jose G. Tamayo and Dr. Josefina Laperal Tamayo. The desire to serve others was manifested at a very young age when Dr. Jose G. Tamayo, then a young boy dreamt of being a doctor. For him, it was the best way he that he could serve his fellowmen. But when that dream became a reality, he realized that his best was not good enough the services he rendered were so limited and only within the realm of his profession as a doctor. With an ardent desire to serve his fellowmen, the idea of reaching out to through the setting up of an educational institution, gave birth to the following:
About
University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Our History
Mission & Vision
Mission
The UPHS is dedicated to the development of the Filipino as a leader. It aims to graduate dynamic students who are physically, intellectually, socially, spiritually committed to the achievement of the best quality of life.
As a system of services in health and education, the University of Perpetual Help System of Laguna is dedicated to the formation of Christian services and research oriented professional and leaders in quality education and health care.
It shall provide Perpetualites who outstandingly value the virtues of reaching out and helping others as vital ingredients to nation building.
Vision
The UPHS is a premiere University that provides unique and innovative educational processes, contents, end-results for the pursuit of excellence in academics, technology, and research through community partnership and industry linkages.
The University takes the lead role as catalyst for human resource development, and continue to inculcate values as way of strengthening the moral fiber of the Filipino individuals proud of their race and prepared for exemplary global participation in the realm of arts, sciences, humanities and business.
It sees the Filipino people enjoying quality and abundant life, living in peace and building a nation that the next generation shall be nourishing, cherishing and valuing.
Our Philosophy
The University of Perpetual Help System JONELTA believes that national and global development process, contents, and end-results are predicated on the quality of education of its people. Towards this end, the institution is committed to the ideals of teaching, research, student services, community service and partnership. The University believes in the full holistic development of Perpetualites as leaders who are committed to the national and global development and to the achievement of the best quality of life.
"Today is ours, why be afraid?
Today is ours, our labor we have made
Let's vanish anxiety, vanish sorrow
Today, makes our tomorrow."
- Dr. Jose G. Tamayo, Founder, UPHS
Board of Directors
Quality Policy
The University of Perpetual Help System Laguna/University of Perpetual Help Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University (UPHSL/UPHDJGTMU) is committed to producing competent and competitive professionals who are holistic graduates, achievers of life imbued with Christian values and research oriented leaders in quality education and health care.
Pursuing our commitment through:
- Relevant and updated curriculum
- Internationalization
- Student-oriented curricular and extra-curricular programs
- Adept delivery mechanism
- Intellectual and professional fulfillment of faculty and staff
- Quality research
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Involvement of all stakeholders in growth and development of the University
- Continuous upgrading of infrastructure and facilities
- Creation of congenial and conducive work environment
- Spiritual formation
UPHS Core Values
The University of Perpetual Help Laguna, Binan Campus is planned and designed to open the windows and doors of opportunities for a holistic approach to quality education. The educational processes, contents and end-results are anchored on its guiding philosophy that is, "Character Building is Nation Building".
The University of Perpetual Help Laguna is increasing and strengthening its local and international linkages and networks with existing and diverse leadership coming from relevant and known industries, academic institutions and non-government organizations (NGOs). Below are the core values of our University:
- Love of God, Self, Neighbor, and Country
- Value of Catholic Doctrines
- Academic and Professional Excellence
- Love of Country and Good Governance
- Peace and Global solidarity
- Health and Ecological Consciousness
- Filipino Christian Leadership
Inclusive Environment: The University promotes a community that is open, safe and supportive by providing quality education and at the same time welcome Perpetualites of all gender identities, respecting their expressions to thrive in an inclusive and affirming academic and campus environment.
UPHS Quality Objectives
- To develop professionals with appropriate technical and professional competencies for international market imbued with Perpetualite values
- To comply with the regulatory and statutory requirements, fostering accountability, integrity, and alignment with educational standards
- To achieve recognition as one of the formidable universities both locally and internationally, ensuring the satisfaction of our learners and interested parties
- To serve as a venue for knowledge generation, dissemination, and utilization
- To uplift the quality of life of people living in the adopted community
- To keep abreast with technology and innovation in the educational landscape
- To manage intellectual property to encourage innovation and protection of the rights of creators
Perpetual Hymn
Perpetual Help thy fount of truth
Where knowledge emanates
Where we have learned life will bear fruit
For us success awaits
Thy children here we sing for thee
We raise our voices clear
We'll shout and cheer in unity
For Alma Mater dear.
Training the mind and the heart and the hands
Ready to serve as best as we can,
Perpetual Help by the banner we stand,
Loyal and true spread thy fame
O'er the land.
Repeat I and Chorus
We'll shout and cheer in unity
For Alma Mater dear.