L1 Perpetualite

History of UPHS – Summary

Founders:

• Dr. Jose G. Tamayo (OB-Gyne, native of Malasiqui, Pangasinan, b. Sept. 10, 1920 – d. Aug. 6, 2002)

• Dra. Josefina Laperal Tamayo (Pediatrician, native of Biñan, Laguna, b. Feb. 18, 1920 – d. Apr. 20, 1987)

• Married, 12 children, devoted to Mother of Perpetual Help.

Three Stages of History

1. Pre-Foundation Period (1944–1953)

   • Served as “doctor to the barrio,” prioritizing service to the poor over career advancement.

   • Realized healthcare alone was limited → idea to “multiply themselves” through education.

2. Foundation (1965–1974)

   • Built clinics in Malasiqui (later hospital) and near UST (later hospital + College of Nursing).

   • Established Perpetual Help College – Manila (1968) and Malasiqui campus (1970).

3. Satelliting Period (1973–Present)

   • Perpetual Help College of Laguna (1976) to bring education & healthcare to less urbanized areas.

   • UPHS Charter granted by CHED on April 20, 1997 (10th death anniversary of Dra. Josefina).

UPHS Today

• Two subsystems:

  • JONELTA Group: Manila (1968), Malasiqui (1970), Biñan & DJGTMU (1976), GMA-Cavite (1997), Isabela (2004), Panay (Roxas City).

  • DALTA Group: Las Piñas Medical Center (1975), Molino-Cavite (1995), Calamba-Laguna (1996).

• Currently led by Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo, eldest son of the founders.