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NU Mission Vision
Core Values

Mission
- Guided by the core values and characterized by our cultural heritage of
Dynamic Filipinism, National University is committed to providing relevant,
innovative and accessible quality education and other development programs

Vision
- We are National University, a dynamic private institution committed to nation
building, recognized internationally in education and research.

We are committed to our:

● STUDENTS, by moulding them into life-long learners, ethical and spiritual
citizens and self-directed agents of change.
● FACULTY and EMPLOYEES, by enhancing their competencies, stimulating
their passions, cultivating their commitment, and providing a just and fulfilling
work environment.
● ALUMNI, by strengthening their sense of pride through engagement, loyalty
and love for their alma mater.
● INDUSTRY PARTNERS and EMPLOYERS, through active collaborations,
providing them Nationalians who will contribute to their growth and
development.
● COMMUNITY, by contributing to the improvement of the life conditions and
well-being of its members

Core Values
1. Integrity
2. Compassion
3. Innovation
4. Resilience
5. Patriotism

Graduate Attributes
Intended for Nationalians (GAIN)
● Conscientious and Reflective Leader
● Significant Contributor towards Social Transformation
● Possessing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
● Knowledge Creator
● Competent Communicator and Collaborator

Quality Policy
● Guided by the philosophy of Dynamic Filipinism, the National University has
developed leaders since its establishment in 1900. It upholds high standards of
educational services for the holistic development of lifelong learners.
● The President and CEO, with the management team, shall formulate the
quality policy of the National University. The quality policy supports the vision,
mission, and objectives of the University.
● The Management, faculty, and staff commit to continuously improve the
efficiency of operational and management processes to meet ISO 9001 and
applicable statutory, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
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MODULE 2
WEEK 1: ORIGIN

JHOCSON ORIGIN
● Oral tradition within the family has it that a Hoc-Sung from Amoy, China was
the progenitor of the Jocson clan in the Philippines.
● Mariano Fortunato Jhocson’s lineage has been traced back four generations
toTomasJocson, likely born in the late 18th century, who marriedJuana
Francisca de losReyes.
● Marriage Certificates were found in archives for Tomas’ son Feliciano and
Florentina Velasco,married on February 28 ,1824 and Feliciano’s son Remigio
who married Marta Papa on February 15, 1846. Remigio’s sonCrispulowas the
father of Mariano.

Crispulo Jhocson
● Crispulo was born in Manila on June 9, 1850 and became a sculptor and wood
carver of note.
● Crispulo is credited with the image of the La Inmaculada Concepcion and with
carving the pulpit together with Manuel Flores.
● Hewas awarded an honorable mention by the Ministerio De Ultrama r(Ministry
of the colonies) for his entries in theExposicionGeneral de las Islas
Filipinas(GeneralExpositionofthePhilippineIslands)inMadrid in October 1887
and bytheJuradoInternacionaldePremiosintheExposicionUniversal
deBarcelonaonDecember9, 1888.
● CrispulomarriedMarcela de la CruzonFebruary 9, 1875. Their third
child,MarianoFortunato, was born on October 14, 1877 inSta. Cruz, Manila.

Mariano Fortunato Jhocson (Jocson Y Cruz)

● Atoy, as he was fondly called in the family, was born on October 14, 1877
● He learned by example from Crispulo the value of honest work.
● He was able to study at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila in Intramuros despite
his father’s modest means in exchange for his work for the Jesuits. At that
time Ateneowas under the supervision of the University of Santo Tomas thru
the RoyalEducational decree of 1865 of Queen Isabella IIwhich made UST as
the ex-officio supervisor of all secondary and higher educational institutions
during the period.
● He received his degree of Bachiller en Artes (today's high school )and a
certificate as Perito Mercantil (Expert in Business-Equivalent to today's
business administration courses) in 1897.
● As a young student at the Ateneo, Mariano already displayed his practical
nature and spirit of entrepreneurship. He sold toys like the yoyo carved in his
father’s shop to earn him money to buy school books and paper. Later on, he
had himself tutored in advanced accounting by a Frenchman named O'Ferrell
who became so impressed with his student that he secured for Mariano a
position as tenedor de libros at the Bazar Filipino, which he held until the
outbreak of the Philippine Revolution in 1896.
● During the Revolution, he became a schoolteacher in Mariquinaand, although
he did not join the armed struggle, other Jocsonrelatives did, most
prominently, his cousin Feliciano Jocson, a Chinese mestizo pharmacist who
owned a drugstore in Escolta. Feliciano was a Katipuneroand became
Secretary of Welfare of the Departmental Government of Central Luzon under
Emilio Aguinaldo’s revolutionary government; he changed his name’s spelling
to Hokson in nationalistic fervor. Another cousin, Fortunato, joined the
guerillas during the Filipino -American War. Given the revolutionary activities
of his relatives, Mariano and his siblings felt the need to change their name’s
spelling to Jhocson to avoid harassment from the authorities. His siblings
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eventually reverted to the original Jocsonbut Mariano decided to keep the
“Jhocson” spelling.
● He succumbed to illness and passed away on March 17, 1928, just fifty years old
and at the pinnacle of his success as an educator and entrepreneur.
● In his last days, Mariano enjoined his wife Miguelaand eldest son Domingo to
continue the task that he had dedicated his life to –that of educating the
young men and women of his country.

Relationships (Mariano Fortunato Jhocson)

Mariano and Consuelo

● Mariano married his first wife Consuelo Luciano from Cavite in 1901. They had
two children
● Domingo & Ramon
● Consuelo died in 1908

Mariano and Miguela

● Mariano married Miguela Martin with whom he had eight children:
1. Florencia,
2. Recaredo,
3. Remedios,
4. Leticia,
5. Teodoro,
6. Jesus,
7. Mariano and
8. Pacita.

WAR AND ESTABLISHMENT OF NU

The Philippine American War

● In 1900, the Philippine American War Still raged in the archipelago, with the
revolutionary government under Gen. EmilioAguinaldo resorting to guerilla
warfare. At The same time, there was a growing moved among the illustrados
to opt forAmericanstatehood and the Partido Federal would be formed before
the year was over.
● The war against the Americans would not end until the surrender of Gen.
Miguel Malvarin 1902 in Lipa, Batangas but withinManila, life had acquired a
semblance of normalcy as the Taft Commission started to organize a civilian
government.

Colegio Filipino (1900-1904)

● In this setting, 23 year old Filipino, Mariano Fortunato Jhocsontook the
proverbial first step of “a journey of a thousand miles” on the first of August,
1900, when, with meager resources, he began to teach a group of boys and
girls on the ground floor of the family home, a rented accessoria at 7 Calle
Palma Street in Quiapo.
● The name was proudly Filipino at a time when the Americans were laying the
groundwork for their own brand of colonial rule and when most of the existing
schools from the previous colonial era were owned and run by foreign entities,
mostly Catholic religious orders.
● At the beginning of the school year in 1902, it moved to 151 Calle Arleguialso in
Quiapo Where it had five classrooms and two additional rooms. Because of
the steep rent for the Arlegui Space, the school moved in 1904 to 135 Calle
Gaztambide In Sampaloc where it remained until 1906. Here there were nine
classrooms and a huge space that doubled up as office and library.
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Colegio Mercantil (1905-1916)
● In 1905, the name of the school was changed to Colegio Mercantil After the
Founder added commerce, bookkeeping and accounting courses to its
curriculum. The following year, the Gaztambide Premises needed to undergo
repair and the school moved to 28 Calle Alejandro VI Street having only 7
classrooms.
● In 1907, Founder and Comptroller Jhocson initiated these relocations in the
early years always with the goal of improving the instruction and well-being of
the students.
● Eight years later, a third-floor was added housing 18 more classrooms to
accommodate more students. More rooms were added until 1921.
● The school stayed in Bustillos until 1925 when the Founder bought a parcel of
land on Calle Lipa(now M.F. Jhocson).
● On May 12, 1913, it was officially allowed to confer high school diplomas to its
graduates.
● In June 1915, in cooperation with Ricardo Lacson, the opening of a college of
law was accredited on Feb 7, 1916 (Philippine Law School).

National Academy (1919-1921)

● On October 26, 1916, the name of the school was changed to National
Academy
● The College of Liberal Arts was organized in December 1916 and accredited on
February 15, 1918
● National Academy was re-incorporated on January 17, 1921 and changed its
name to National University

PRESIDENTS OF THE ACADEME

1. CAMILO OSIAS
- FIRST PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
● The 44-year-old founder made an offer to the 32-year-old highest
ranked Filipino educator in the public school system, Camilo Osias.
● He accepted the offer and was installed as the President in a highly
publicized inauguration ceremony at the Grand Opera house with the
leaders of government and the representatives of the higher institution
of learning

[ PERSONAL BACKGROUND ]
● This educator-writer from the North was one of the rare and grand old men of
the Philippines who displayed vigorously intellect, a tremendous drive and a
passion for independence.
● Osias was born in Balaoan, La Union on March 28, 1889. His parents were
Manuel Osias and Gregoria Olaviano.
● He studied in Balaoan, La Union; Vigan, llocos Sur and San Fernando, La Union
before he was chosen as one of the government scholars to be sent to the
United States. He received his teacher's diploma from the Illinois State
Teacher's College in 1905. He went on to study for a Bachelor of Arts degree at
Columbia University where he also received his graduate diploma in
administration and supervision.

[ RECOGNITIONS ]
- His public service, particularly in the field of education, has earned for him
recognition from Otterbein College in Ohio, United States, which awarded him
an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws in 1934, and from the National University
which gave him an honorary degree of Doctor of Pedagogy in 1961.
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● HE BELIEVED THAT AS PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HE
COULD PUT INTO ACTION HIS EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY.
Furthermore, I shall be able to show better the validity of my belief in the need of
putting a stamp of intenser Filipinism and deeply spirituality upon the education for
Philippine citizenship... a Filipinism that is compatible with world progress and a
spirituality which admits of universal culture and kinship.

[ NATIONAL UNIVERSITY DURING MR. OSIAS ]

- National University experienced unprecedented growth during the presidency
of Osias.
● In 1921, were added to the existing liberal arts and law colleges, the
college of Education and Graduate School under Jose Teodoro, and the
college of Commerce under Dean Tomas Confessor and later, Dean
Jacinto Kamantigue.
● In 1922, the College of Pharmacy under Dean Eugenio Quesada, College
of Dentistry under Dean Dr. Joaquin Ladao.
● In 1925. the College of Engineering under Dean Venancio Gloria
- At the University College of Law under the Lacson brothers . were
found eminent men in bar and in bench: Jose Abad Santos, Jose
P. Laurel, Quintuin Paredes, Mariano H. de Joya, Marceliano
Montemayor, Alex Reyes, Anacleto Diaz, Roberto Regala, Manuel
Camus, Leoncio R. Monzon, Dionisio De Leon, George A. Malcom,
Enrique Altavaz, Miguel Cuaderno, Antonio M. Opisso, Salvador
Araneta, Jorge P. Vargas and Pedro Y. Ylagan

[ FACULTY DURING OSIAS PRESIDENCY ]

SEGUNDO INFANTADO TOMAS RICTURA

Registrar Elementary School Principal

ATTY. RICARDO LACSON JOSE TEODORO

Secretary High School Principal

SERAFIN AQUINO MAJOR DULAY AND LIEUTENANT R.

Physical director GARCIA
Formation of ROTC and Philippine
Scout

- Again the problem of adequate and better accommodation challenged the

University. It was paying a monthly rent of P700.00 for the Bustillos campus
- Up to this time, the founder, who is also the Comptroller had been operating
the school without borrowing money, being conservative in his business
affairs. President Osias proposed that the school invest in building its own
campus.
- The Founder acquired a parcel of land at No. 303 Lipa Street Sampaloc Manila.
with a loan of 100,000 to be paid in ten years, an administration building with
classrooms and an auditorium was built.
- The cornerstone what would be known as the Main Building was laid on
August 1, 1924. Later, the dormitories for men and women called National Hall
was constructed. The loan was paid in 6 years.

THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY BAND

● In 1925, Son Mariano himself is said to have founded the National University
band.
● Composed of talented students, it was led by Edward E. Kimberly, a musically
inclined officer of the 3ist Infantry Division of the US Army.
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● The next year, Captain Pedro Navarro, a well known for his association with the
Philippine Constabulary Band was tasked to direct the NU band. Under his
leadership, it developed into a popular band good enough to compete in the
National Band Contest in 1932 of Manila Carnival where it won first prize of
300.00
● Thereafter, the NU Band solidified its reputation as one of the best bands of
the country, earning the distinction of being the only university band to play
alternately with the famous Philippine Constabulary band at its Luneta
concerts

It would play at big social events in places like

Manila Hotel until the outbreak of war in 1941

The founder posed for this picture after Governor General Leonard Wood
received the NU ROTC Units. With him are President Osias and the unit heads.

When the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) was organized
in 1933 by college and university heads, Camilo Osias became its first elected
president.

● Osias' scholarly pursuits continued with his popular Philippine Readers, and
books on kindergarten.

● Osias was elected to the Philippine Senate in 1925 and Chosen as Resident
Commissioner to the United States House of Representatives to work for
Philippine independence in 1929, a post he kept until 1935.
● He also served as member of Conventional Constitution and of the 1935
National Assembly.
● He officially ended his tenure of National University in 1936.

2. GABINO TABUÑAR
- THE 2ND PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
● In the face of President Osias duties to his country, he picked then NU
Dean of Education Gabino Tabuñar to continue his work in an acting
capacity.
● Acting President Tabunar implemented the progressive policies of
Osias. Enrollment continued to increase; the three-storey Science
Building was constructed in 1931 and the old Annex Building
remodeled.It was during this period of remarkable growth for the
University that Founder Mariano F. Jhocson died on March 17, 1928. For
the first time in National University, commencement exercises did not
take place. After his death, the Founder's role as Comptroller was taken
over by his wife Miguela Martin Vda. de Jhocson.
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● An educator and scholar, Tabuñar was a government pensionado to the
United States, earning his baccalaureate degree in Education at the
University of Chicago and his master's degree at Columbia University:
he was a Division Superintendent of Antique at the Bureau of
Education.

3. RICARDO LACSON
- THE 3RD PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
● Son of Don Mariano Lacson and Doña Emilia Conlu
● He and his brother Don Simeon Conlu Lacson are practising lawyers in
their home province and headed their law firm, Lacson and Lacson
● Dean of Philippine Law School
● President of National University in 1937
● Founder of the Philippine Law School in collaboration with Don Simeon
Lacson and Comptroller Don Mariano Jhocson
● The university went to a financial crisis that led to the resignation of
Lacson, taking with him the Philippine Law School
● In 1962, Don Ricardo Lacson died, resulting to a great loss in teaching
law.

4. FLORENTINO CAYCO
- THE 4TH PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (1937-1941)
● Administrative policies, covering the financial, instructional, and student
welfare program.
● He laid out Financial Recovery Plan
● Improve the quality of instructions and the welfare of students and
employees
● He also saw, the waste of school supplies and equipment. Excess
employees and extravagance in different offices.
● He believed in merit, not friendship

5. DOMINGO LUCIANO JHOCSON

- THE 5TH PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
● Domingo was married to Josefa Lim; they had 13 children. He was 43
years old when he became President of National University. To those
who knew him, he was down-to-earth, simple kindly and sympathetic
man. He had an analytical mind and was a keen judge of human
nature. Like his father before him, he loved horse-racing. He served as
University President for forty-two years until is death in 1987
● It was to his widow, Miguela and his eldest son, Domingo, that the
founder expressed his desire for his family to continue the work that he
had begun of providing good education for the marginalized youth of
his country. Domingo was the first alumnus of National University to
graduate from Columbia University. Upon his return from his studies
abroad, he taught Accounting at National University, and a year later,
was appointed Acting Dean College of Commerce.
● In 1928, He became registrar until 1936 when he was appointed Dean of
the San Beda College of Commerce. After the war, the family prevailed
upon him to become President of the University upon its reopening.
● The College of Dentistry of the National University started its operation
in March,1 1922 with Dr. JoacquinLadaoas its first Dean. The college was
housed in a modest annex building bordering San Anton School in
Sampaloc, Manila, which is now occupied by the Jhocson Memorial
Building. It is one of the earliest colleges of dentistry in the Philippines.
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● With the resignation of Dean Jose L. Referente, University President
Domingo Jhocsontemporarily assumed deanship until April 1956 when
Dr. Federico Eugenio was appointed acting dean of the College. In
March 1958, by reason of Dr. Eugenio’s demonstrated administrative
ability for two years as acting Dean, the administration appointed him
as permanent Dean of College. In 1934, Dr. Jose L. Referentetook over
the deanship of the College from Dr. Ladao, who was then appointed to
the Board of Dental Examiners. Dr. Referentehad to carry on the task of
improving and expanding the College which was started by his
predecessor.
● He was the academic pillar of the University; he propelled NU to a
second golden age in the 1950s and ‘60s when the colleges especially
Engineering and Architecture produced board exam topnotchersso
consistently the enrollment soared and would later reach a peak of
16,000 students.

6. JESUS M. JHOCSON
- THE 6TH PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
● He is the 6th son of Mariano Jhocsonand MiguelaMartin
● NU President from 1987 -2003
● Fifth president of the National University
● Husband of Alma Tavanlar

[ BEFORE PRESIDENCY ]

● Board of Trustees (1959 -1962)

● Treasurer (1948 -1966)
● VP (1967 -1987)
● HS Principal and Faculty Member
● Able to strengthen alumni association unveil plaque of NUAFI

[ DURING PRESIDENCY ]

● Most Difficult Years

- student activism during the 80’sThrough Engr. Carla Jhocson
Paguia-Falconit, the United Students Organization of National
University (USONU) was established to maintain peace and order within
the campus. Several fraternities were incorporated under the USONU
banner.
● 1998 Fire
- Huge financial loss
- re –opened after 3 weeks
- Several institutions offered donations to NU
● Dropped number of enrollees
- competition with other schools
- major damage after the fire
● He is a deciplinarian
- strong sense of stewardship to his family and to the University
- Keenly aware to his responsibility

Former President Jesus M. Jhocson was known for:

- his almost single heroic
- mindedness about keeping the legacy of his late father, the Founder Mariano
FortunatoJhocson, alive.

He ended his term when he passed away due to illness in 2003.

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7. TEODORO JHOCSON OCAMPO

- THE 7TH PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
● After assuming the presidency in 2003, he realized that the National
University depended on an infusion in capital.
● When the Sy family again showed in the institution, President Ocampo
was able to overcome the opposing positions within the clan to sell the
majority of the stocks to the Sy family for the University's survival.
● With the partnership and new Board of Directors chaired by Hans Sy,
National University embarked in on an infrastructure program.
● A new Main Building was constructed right after the partnership with
the Sy family in 2009.
● Former Science Building became the College of Dentistry Building
renovated in 2010
● Renovated Jhocson Memorial Building in 2013
● In 2013, the University’s Basic Education Department partnered with
Nazareth School of the Hijas De Jesus Congregation to form the
Nazareth School Of National lUniversity.
● New colleges were established:
- College of Nursing in 2004
- College of Computer Studies and the College Hospitality
Management in 2008
- College of Liberal Arts, College of Education and the Graduate
School were merged as the College of Education, Arts And
Sciences (CEAS) in 2012
- College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy was merged into
College of Allied Health (CAH)
● New major courses were offered:
- Digital Forensics in Computer Studies
- Bachelor of Physical Education - Major in Sports and Wellness
Management in the College of Education Arts and Sciences
- Accountancy in the College of Business
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology