Inspired by Dr. Jose G. Tamayo and his wife, Dr. Josefina Laperal Tamayo’s commitment and belief in the betterment of life through national development and transformation, Dr. BGen. Antonio Laperal Tamayo and Dr. Daisy Moran Tamayo founded the Perpetual Help College of Rizal (PHCR) on February 5, 1975.The four-story school building was established along Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas City and it catered to 185 students in the first two academic programs offered by the College the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Secondary Course. The school expanded its reach when it established two (2) branches in 1995 and in 1996, the Molino and Calamba campuses respectively
The Molino Campus started its operations with an initial enrolment of 700 students while the Calamba Campus opened with 367 enrollees. From these small beginnings, the school began to expand in terms of curricular programs, faculty, research, Community service, infrastructure, and professional development. Finally in 1997, PHCR recorded a milestone when it received its university status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
On May 18, 2017, CHED through the Chairman, Dr. Patricia Licuanan conferred upon the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Las Piñas Campus the Autonomous Status. This recognition was received by UPHSD President Anthony Moran Tamayo during the awarding ceremony for higher education institutions and quality assurance partners in celebration of the 23rd founding anniversary of CHED.
Administration of UPHSD
In 1976, one year after opening of the PHCR, they established the Perpetual Help Medical Center (PHMC) about 200 meters from the University.Through The Years,the PHMC metamorphosed into the University of Perpetual Help Rizal Medical Center (UPHRMC). Today, it’s Complementing the leadership and management functions of Dr/BGen Antoine L Tamayo and Dr. Daisy Moran Tamayo are their two sons, Anthony Jose and Richard Antonio, both cum laude graduates of the University of the Philippines. Anthony Jose M. Tamayo assumed presidency of the UPHSD campuses: in January 2010. He is a cum laude graduate of Accountancy in University of the Philippines-Dihman, a Certified Public Accountant, and MBA degree holder from Kellogg School of Management, North western University, and MA in Education degree holder from Harvard University.
Likewise, Richard Antonio M. Tamayo was appointed as President of the University of Perpetual DALTA Medical Center. He is also the president of other DALTA Companies including Dala Builders, Inc., Health Care and Development Inc., Dala Janela Foundation Inc, and AS Travel and Tours. He is the Executive Vice President for Administration for DALTA Group of Companies Central Office and Executive Director of DALTA Group of Companies. Zero waste Management Committee. Evolution of UPHSD In 1975, Dr. /BGen. Antonio Laperal Tamayo and Dr. Daisy Moran Tamayo founded the Perpetual Help College of Rizal (PHCR). From Small beginning of 185 Student Count with a world class education turned into 1067 Students with a huge academic courses offerings and campus expansion in Multiple locations one at Molino in 1995 and other at Calamba in 1996. Governance of UPHSD chairman and CEO Dr/B.GEN,ANTONIOL TAMAYO heads A Board of 15 Directors that governs the UPHSD, of which Five directors represent the University of Perpetual Help Dalta, Five for University of Perpetual Help System Jonelta, and UPH-Dr Jose G, Tamayo Medical University Foundation.
Features:
Duration: A 5½ Year Curriculum has a l½ Year BS Program and 4 Year MBBS has been scheduled with 2 Semesters along with Yearly subjects.
Quality of Education: The University of Perpetual Help has been providing quality education for he past 45 years by continuously enhancing its academic programs As proof of Perpetual Helps investments on standardising and internationalising its curricula, the University has received several awards from the Philippine Association of colleges and universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) in recognition of excellence in education.
Highly Competent and Caring Faculty and Administrators: From justices to admirals, our faculty is a diverse group of educators, professors, industry professionals, and prominent personalities in the country, They are not teachers but also mentors and consultants who nurture students to develop their full potential.
Modern Equipment and Facilities: The University continually updates its facilities and equipment to prepare students wits the required skills for evolving industry needs,
Local and International Affiliations: The University has established local and international linkages with prestigious institutions to further enhance the skills, competencies, and professional network of our globally competitive students to help them jumpstart their careers here and abroad
Facilities:
A Digital Classroom with Slides on LCD projectors used for teaching. Problem Based learning and group discussions are gradually introduced to understand the scenarios in the academics. All the laboratories and Clinical sessions are scheduled to meet patients for history gathering and physical examination.