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Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba was established on March 11, 1979 in Barangay Bucal, Calamba City, Laguna, in an 11-ha rolling site at the foot of Mt. Makiling. On August 7, 1986, Letran Calamba was granted autonomy by its mother institution (Letran Intramuros) with Rev. Fr. Tamerlane Lana, O.P. as its first Rector and President.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba was once described as a fusion between "tradition and vision". Let this host of stories unfold as a testimony to that contradictory blend.
Its story started in March 1979 when it was founded by its mother-institution, Letran Intramuros. It is the first institution of higher learning established by the Dominican Province of the Philippines; the rest having been put up by the Spanish Dominicans.
The idea of putting up a Dominican school in Laguna was triggered by the move to decentralize DPPI schools in Manila. Further, a close consideration was also that of bringing Letran to another home place of a hero - our national icon: Dr. Jose Rizal.
Letran Manila was touted as the alma mater of our great heroes such as Manuel Quezon, Sergio Osmeña, Apolinario Mabini, Gregorio del Pilar, Francisco Balagtas, and Emilio Aguinaldo. From 1979, Letran Calamba has established a good name in quality education, strong research efforts, and responsive community service and extension activities. Hence, in 1986, it was granted autonomy by Letran Manila. It has since become a respected higher educational institution. It operates within the principles of Filipino, Dominican, and Christian education - within the contexts of conscience, discipline, and excellence. Its curricular programs range from its flagship engineering courses to specialized offerings on information technology, business management, hospitality management, education, arts and sciences, nursing, and professional studies.
All these and more triggered the Colegio to venture into accreditation and certification efforts. These are moves to further substantiate the institution's adherence to quality standards. This is another part of our institution's grand narrative.
The Colegio has pursued various quality management efforts reflecting the institution's drive towards management of quality assurance. Letran Calamba has started its application for Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) accreditation in November 2008. The Federation of Accrediting Association of the Philippines (FAAP) awarded to 50% of the Colegio's program LEVEL I Formal Status and 18.18% of the programs with Level II First Reaccredited Status. The Colegio was also awarded with the highest number of candidate programs in the Philippines for two consecutive years (2011 and 2012). In addition, the Colegio has been awarded as the institution with the highest number of Level 1 accredited programs in the Philippines during the 25th PACUCOA General Assembly.
Also, the Colegio was granted the ISO 9001:2008 certification on November 28, 2013. The Colegio's pursuit of quality management continues with its recent engagement with a national quality award. The quality management efforts of the Colegio prove the contention that quality is a continuous and rigorous pursuit which is worth doing well.
Over the past few decades, the Colegio has achieved notable success in delivering high-quality education and instruction, advancing infrastructure development, conducting research initiatives, and engaging in community service. The institution is supported by a faculty of over 150 highly qualified mentors, the majority of whom hold graduate degrees.
The Colegio's current pedagogical framework highlights the effort to produce competitively employable graduates. To realize this, the Colegio has been at the forefront of driving positive change through initiatives such as advocacy in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and co-creating pedagogy with Artificial Intelligence (AI). By integrating AI technologies into the educational process, both teachers and students are empowered to thrive in the digital and collaborative global environment. The Colegio's commitment to bridge the gap between academe and industry is growing stronger. These efforts emphasize the institution's dedication to excellence and its focus on fostering impactful partnerships between academe and industry.
Recognized by CHED in January 2007 for having the best HEI Student Research Program in the region, the Colegio persists in fostering a research-oriented culture. It provides research funding, commissioned research projects, and facilitates avenues for publication. Moreover, the institution's commitment to community service is evident through its enduring tradition of Makipamuhay, a longstanding social immersion program.
Remaining true to its Catholic identity, the Colegio offers stakeholders comprehensive spiritual formation programs, ensuring holistic human development.
INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY
Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba, a Dominican institution of teaching and learning, research, and community services, founded in 1979, under the patronage of St. John the Baptist.
VISION
In a culture of Conscience, Discipline, and Excellence, we envision Letran Calamba as a leading Catholic academic institution, a hub of educational technology and innovation, and a vital formation center in the religious and sustainable socioeconomic developments in the Asia-Pacific region by 2029.
MISSION
We, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba, a Catholic educational institution, commit ourselves to the total human development, life-long learning, and better quality of life of our stakeholders, and the promotion of a socially-responsive community through a global and innovative education that is Dominican in orientation.
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To realize the institutional vision and to fulfill the mission of Letran Calamba, the Colegio commits itself to deliver consistently quality education to its students and quality service to its stakeholders through a relevant outcomes-based instruction, sustained research and community extension culture, and continually improved quality management systems.
A Culture of Conscience, Discipline, and Excellence inspired by Filipino, Dominican, and Christian ideals and values.
Leadership and Administration
provides the framework for strategic decision-making, conscientious accountability, and the successful attainment of objectives outlined in this agreement. This area ensures effective governance, strategic direction, and well-coordinated management among member institutions of ONELETRAN by defining shared goals, setting clear policies, and fostering harmonious collaboration.
Mission and Identity
affirm the shared commitment of ONELETRAN to the Dominican spirituality and the unique Letranite character guided by the supreme ideals of Deus, Patria, Letran. This area highlights the importance of a transformative educational experience that is characterized by robust Dominican religious formation, expanded community service initiatives, integrated care for creation programs, and comprehensive Catholic Dominican (religious) education as central pillars of collaboration.
Academics and Research
demonstrate a commitment to enhancing educational quality and scholarly excellence. The collaboration focuses on continuous professional development for faculty and administrators through joint training mentorship and capacity building initiatives; supports the creation, refinement and sharing of high-quality instructional materials that meet current pedagogical standards and specific needs of ONELETRAN institutions; and fosters vibrant research culture by encouraging collaborative projects; by providing access to resources; and by promoting innovation and inquiry among the faculty and students. This area serves as a framework for collaborative efforts to enhance academic standards, to enrich the learning environment, and to contribute meaningful and relevant research for the entire community at large.
Innovation and Sustainability
highlight the commitment of partnering institutions toward fostering a revitalized and resilient educational environment. This goal is achieved by promoting financial sustainability through effective resource management and sound financial planning; by emphasizing the importance of innovative marketing approaches to strengthen the ONELETRAN brand; and by expanding institutional linkages and international collaboration by building shared partnerships with industry, government, and other educational organizations, both locally and globally, that enrich the academic experience and broaden opportunities for students and faculty. The main objective of this area is to ensure that the member institutions of ONELETRAN remain adaptable, competitive and sustainable while they continue to deliver quality education and fulfill their mission in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Seal of the Colegio. The Seal bears the Maltese Cross derived from the Knights of Malta, whose pious works earned for themselves a place of honor within the Church. The silver Cross, on a blue and red field encircled by a wreath of green laurels, symbolizes the pattern by which the spirit must grow - the silver purity of true and noble goals alone can triumph over difficulties; victory follows with a wreath of laurels.
The Seal also bears another symbol of the Colegio, her motto: DEUS, PATRIA, LETRAN; which embodies the Letranite's manner of offering deeds - to God first, the Countrynext, and Letran where his ideals are born.
Knighthood. The Letranite is personified by the Knight who goes through rigid tests from being a Page to a Squire when his heart and soul are many times tested for purity before he qualifies for the most trying challenge and then granted knighthood. As a knight, he carries the shield and the lance to protect not his body but his ideals as he fights for them with a pure heart.
The shield which carries the Silver Cross on a blue and red field encircled by a wreath of green laurels symbolizes the pattern by which the spirit must grow - the silver purity of true and noble goals alone can triumph over difficulties; victory follows with a wreath of laurels.
Blue and Red Colors. Blue stands for loyalty and justice and Red is for consummate bravery. The colors of Letran are blue and red, not red and blue, symbolizing that the nobility of the mind and the spirit should come before the bravery and courage are fired by a cause.
HIMNO DEL COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRÁN
Coro
Alma Mater, Letrán esplendente!
Como el sol es tu gloria, sin fin,
Y perfuman los lauros tu ambiente
Como exhala su aroma el jazmín.
Orgullosos de ti y de tu historia
Nuestras almas desde hoy jurarán;
Conquistar por tu honor nuevas glorias
Y jamás olvidarte, Letrán!
Solo
En el mágico edén Filipino
Fuiste antorcha de luz y saber;
Y a través de su augusto destino
De esperanza serás rosicler.
Pues lograste según tu modelo
Tantos hombres ilustres formar;
Que semejan estrellas del cielo
En la noche serena al brillar!