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Founded and formally inaugurated during the19th anniversary celebration of Manila DoctorsHospital (MDH) in 1975 and first known as the

Manila Doctors Hospital School of Nursing, theCollege was originally located at the fourth floorof the Manila Doctors Hospital along UnitedNations Avenue in Manila. Its founding membersinclude Dr. Ambrosio Tangco, Dr. Gonzalo F.Austria, Dr. Fidel Estrada, Dr. Jose Villanueva

and then members of the Board of Directors ofMDH. Mrs. Cristeta T. Patajo was the firstprincipal.

The College initially offered a three-yeargraduate nursing course. In 1978, a permit tooffer the four-year Bachelor of Science in

Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Liberal Artscourses was granted by the then Department ofEducation, Culture and Sports (DECS).

A major milestone was marked in the Schoolshistory when the Metrobank Foundation Inc.acquired control of the Manila Medical Services,Inc. in February 1979. With the takeover, a newset of hospital directors was elected, headed byDr. George S.K. Ty as Chairman and Mr.Edgardo Espiritu as President.


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In February 14,1980, the School

was renamedManila DoctorsCollege as thestatus collegewas granted as areflection of its

varied courseofferings, whichincludedBachelor ofScience inNursing,

Bachelor ofScience inPsychology,Bachelor ofScience inZoology, and atwo-yearcertificate coursein PulmonaryTherapy.

In October of


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1993, theCollege wasregistered as a

non-stockcorporation withthe Securitiesand ExchangeCommission(SEC). Two

years later, theNursing programwas accordedLevel IAccreditation bythe Federation ofAccreditingAgencies of thePhilippines byvirtue of theauthority grantedby the thenDECS, having

satisfactorily metthe standardsand fulfilled therequirements of


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the PhilippineAccreditingAssociation of

School, Colleges,and Universities(PAASCU). InApril 2002, theCollege formallyearned the Level

II Accreditationfrom PAASCU.

The boom innursing education

paved the way forthe expansion ofthe College. As anewly organizedmanagementprepared for theinflux of students,efforts wereconscientiouslytaken to maintainthe quality of


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education. Asenrollment steadilygrew, the College

adhered toacademic standardsimposed by bothprivate accreditingbodies andconcerned

governmentagencies. As aresult, theCommission onHigher Education(CHED) granted fullDeregulated Statusto the College inOctober 2003.

In 2004, the Collegeinaugurated its newcampus along

President DiosdadoMacapagalBoulevard in PasayCity. A year later,the Doa Tytana


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Tower was built.The new seven-storey facility was

inaugurated duringthe Colleges 30thanniversarycelebration.

Having carved its niche in the nursing education

producing topnotchers and consistently posting anabove average performance in the NursingLicensure Examination (NLE), the College nowpositions itself as a provider of high qualityeducation in the Philippines. In addition toNursing, the College also offers Psychology and

certificate courses in caregiving, and shortcourses in foreign language and culinary arts. In2008, the College opened the Bachelor ofScience in Holistic Nutrition with Culinary Artsprogram, the first of its kind in the Philippines. TheNursing program, on the other hand, was grantedLevel II Reaccreditation by the PAASCU. A yearafter, recognizing the demand of the industry andhigh school students, the College welcomed itsfirst batch of Bachelor of Science in Hotel andRestaurant Management students, and in 2010,


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the first batch of Bachelor of Science inInformation Technology. The same year, theHolistic Nutrition with Culinary Arts and Hotel and

Restaurant Management programs were grantedfull recognition by the CHED, while thePsychology program was accorded Level IAccreditation by the Philippine Association ofColleges and Universities Commission onAccreditation (PACUCOA). The following year,

the College opened new business coursesAccountancy, Entrepreneurship and BusinessAdministration with major studies in BusinessEconomics, Financial Management, OperationsManagement, Marketing Management, andHuman Resource Development Management.


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In 2010, as a critical partof the thrust of breakingnew grounds, Manila

Doctors Collegetransformed into ManilaTytana Colleges inpursuit of its vision of theschool. The CollegesHonorary Chairman and

Metrobank Group ofCompanies ChairmanDr. George S.K. Tydedicates the institutionto his late mother, DoaVictoria Ty-Tan as part ofhis legacy to the Filipinopeople and in the besttradition of the Filipinoshighest regard andrespect for motherhood.In October 2010, the newname was registered

with the SEC, while theoperative date of usewas set to June 1, 2011.The College of Nursing,


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retaining the name of theCollege, is now calledManila Doctors College

of Nursing.

Manila TytanaColleges honors itscommitment toprovide a broad and

liberal education, todevelop thepotential of eachstudent, to guidethem towards theattainment of their

goals, and toprepare them tobecome responsiveto the needs ofsociety.Transforminggenerations ofstudents intoprofessionals with astrong sense ofwork ethics, it


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continues to breaknew grounds whiledeeply-rooted to its

values andtraditions.

A model institution of higher learning, producingscholars and professional for national and global

endeavors through values-driven progressiveeducation founded on the culture of excellenceand nurturance.

1. Provide holistic formation of the individual byharnessing ones optimum potential, utilizing abroad range of knowledge from variousbehavioral, social, natural and physical sciences,and the arts.

2. Direct student programs, services andactivities that meet national and global standardsfor health care, arts and sciences, business,technology and other disciplines.


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3. Pursue excellence in research & development,and inter-institutional linkages.

4. Promote social responsibility as a way of life.5. Cultivate a culture of governance thatpromotes the values of integrity, teamwork andgood citizenship.

6. Maintain a viable educational institution to

ensure the delivery of quality education andstudent services.

True to its Vision to be an institution of higher

learning in health and other disciplines and acenter of total human development founded onthe culture of excellence and nurturance, MTCprovides programs, services and facilities thatprepare students to become globally competitiveprofessionals.

Thus, the educational thrusts of MTC revolvearound six core qualities that make an MTCgraduate stand out from the rest of the field,anywhere in the world.


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Caring (Warm, Congenial, Emphatic, Nurturing)Responds selflessly to the needs of others andtreats people with kindness, concern andgenerosity. Treats other people with care bybeing fair, consistent and respectful. Providesprompt, effective and personalized services.Adapts approach to understand and meetdifferent needs and concerns, and evaluates the

degree to which these needs are met.

Competent (Achievement-oriented, Quality driven, Decisive, Conscientious)Qualified or professionally adequate inperforming duties. Demonstrates breadth, depthand leadership in own area of expertise.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of concepts andpractices related to area of work. Producesuseful and timely outputs relevant to the task athand and thus contributes to the attainment ofestablished objectives. When appropriate,mentors colleagues.

Committed (Rule-conscious, Dutiful, Deferent, Task-oriented, Enduring)Advocates and adheres to highest ethicalstandards through ethical behavior. Upholds


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MTCs reputation by exemplifying honesty andintegrity in professional and personal conduct.Establishes, maintains and increases trust.

Complies with rules in workplace.

Creative (Resourceful, Innovative, Experimenting, Curious)Committed: Inspiring Trust and Integrity (Rule-conscious, Dutiful, Deferent, Task-oriented,EnduringHas the ability to bring ideas to life, and furtheraccumulate knowledge. Open to innovation.Constructively challenges the status quo andsuggest ways to improve work processes. Buildsnetworks with others for effective communicationand exchange of knowledge and feedback.Develops new skills and abilities in response tonew or evolving demands.

Culture-Adaptive (Receptive, Flexible, Emotionally Stable, Versatile) Functions well within different and changingsocial and professional environments. Commitsto workgroup goals and works effectively withindividuals of different cultures and philosophies.Develops collaborative relationships both withinand outside the workplace. Fosters a positive


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environment and manages conflict. Is persuasiveand communicates workgroup goals clearly andconsistently. Seeks or offers help when needed

and acknowledges others contributors.Having embibed a CARING attitude and beingCOMPETENT, COMMITTED, CREATIVE andCULTURE-ADAPTIVE, an MTC graduate is thusequipped with what it takes to haveCOMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

OBJECTIVESAs an academic institution of higher learning, theCollege aims to:1. Provide students with a broad liberal

education in forming holistic human beings.2. Discover and develop potentials andcapacities of students for professionalcompetence.3. Guide students towards the attainment of their

goals anchored on a spirit of concern for others.4. Prepare students to function as worthy andself-reliant individuals responsive to the needs ofthe society.


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The Schools logo reflects the dynamictransformation through the following symbols:The Torch represents the Schools continuingsearch for knowledge and truth, illuminatingyoung minds through well-rounded and value-laden education.The Book represents learning which now goesbeyond nursing and healthcare. It has expandedto include such diverse fields as the arts and


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sciences, as well as business and finance.The Laurel Wreath represents the Schools

driving emphasis on excellence in various fields excellence achieved by maintaining highstandards of instruction supported by upgradedfacilities and core competencies.The Shield is a symbol of tradition in academicheraldry and refers to the School as the guardian

of education and the future.The Circle represents the Schools holistic, well-rounded, and values-driven approach to teachingand learning.The Color Green represents growth not just of

the students as individuals but as part of society.The supporting colors of blue and gold denoteunity and academic excellence.


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According to Greek mythology, the Titans were arace of primordial, powerful deities that ruledduring the legendary Golden Age. The Titanswere created by Gaea, the goddess of the Earth

and Uranus, the god of Heaven. Gaea andUranus became the first divine couple of theWorld.

As personified in Greek mythology, the Titanswere known to possess the following qualities

leadership, devotion, dedication, humility, caring,prudence, discipline, hard work and patience.Similarly in education, they were known to givepremium to learning by being the first teachers ofthe science of numbers, and all the womens arts


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like weaving, cooking, and spinning.

The familiar name and the large size of the

Titans have made them dramatic figures suitedto the qualities of a home grown MTC graduatewho would passionately strive to become Titansas bearers of excellence, protectors of life andlovers of peace.

Glory to our Alma Mater,Hail to laurels past and present!We uphold our tradition of valuesIn excellence and integrity.

We are all your sons and daughtersCarrying the torch of your knowledgeAs we live in an ever-changing worldWhose challenges we bravely face

(Chorus)Manila Tytana CollegesO, home of light and learning!


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We raise high the banner of greenFor our noble MTC.

Glory to our Alma Mater,The Hall of Holistic Formation.We move onward, strong and freeLiving life the greatest gift of all.

(Chorus)Manila Tytana CollegesO, home of light and learning!We raise high the banner of greenFor our noble MTC.

Raising high your banner of green,For our noble MTC!

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