, mottoeng = ''Blessed be His name''
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Non-profit
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al Basic and Higher education institution
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, founder = Fr.Alphonse G.Lesage,SVD
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(Divine Word Missionaries)
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, president = Fr. Ruel F. Lero, SVD, PhD
, vice-president =
, principal = Dr. Prisciano S. Legitimas
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, city = J.A.Clarin St, Janssen Heights, Dampas District
Tagbilaran
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, campus = Urban
, free_label = Alma Mater song
, free = Holy Name March
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, free2 = English, Filipino, Cebuano
, colors = Gold and Green
, nickname = Holynamians
, website = https://hnu.edu.ph/
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Holy Name University is a
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,
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, research,
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basic and higher education institution run by the Philippine Southern Province of the
Society of the Divine Word
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in
Tagbilaran City
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,
Bohol
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,
Philippines
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.
It was founded by Fr. Alphonse G. Lesage, SVD a
Divine Word Missionary
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in 1947. It offers programs in elementary, secondary and tertiary levels.
Its tertiary offerings include courses in Arts and Sciences (CAS), Education (COED), Nursing, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology (CHS),Commerce and Accountancy (CBA), Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology (COECS) and Law (COL) Aside from instruction, HNU engages in research and community extension.
It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the
(PAASCU).
The school originally had two campuses in Tagbilaran City: the main building (also called Lesage Campus) at the corner of Lesage and Gallares streets and the Janssen Heights Campus in Dampas district. After the October 2013 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the whole operation of the university has been transferred to the Janssen Heights Campus due to the structural damage suffered by the Lesage Campus main building.
History
Holy Name University was founded in June 1947 by Fr. Alphonse G. Lesage, SVD, a school in Bohol born out of the inspiration of Julio D. Rosales bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran. It was opened on July 14, 1947 as a diocesan school owned by the Diocese of Tagbilaran and operated by the
Divine Word Missionaries
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. The school was given the name Holy Name College. In 1963, the SVD gained full ownership of the college. It was renamed Divine Word College of Tagbilaran in recognition of it being a full-fledged SVD school. From 1947 to 1970, it was run by SVD
expatriate
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missionaries. In 1970, Leo D. Ortiz became the first
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president. Since then, Filipino priests have overseen its growth. On September 21, 2001, it was given full autonomy by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). On November 19, 2001, it was granted university status and its name was changed to Holy Name University.
About the University
*The motto of Holy Name University is ''Benedicite Nomini Eius'' (English: Blessed be His name).
*The HNU seal or logo a blue shield surrounded by an unbroken cord of gold. A gold scroll in the middle contains the motto. The shield has four compartments, each containing an emblem: the three-dimensional triangle (representing the trilogy of education: instruction, research and community extension); the flaming torch (symbol of education and learning); the emblem of the Divine Word (representing both ownership and gratitude to the SVD); and the hills and coconut tree (representing the province of Bohol and beyond). The main colors of the logo are blue, green, and gold.
* The school hymn is the "Holy Name March", written by Elpidio Biliran and his wife.
* The school song is "I Wanna Be" by Michael Caňares.
Accreditation status
*Level IV PAASCU
** College of Arts and Sciences
** College of Business and Accountancy
** College of Education
*Level II PAASCU
** High School Department
** Grade School Department
** Civil Engineering
* Level I PAASCU
** Nursing
Administration
Board of Trustees (2021-2022)
* Chair: Fr. Roger Bag-ao, SVD
* Vice Chair: Mr. Joseph M. Pernia
* Members:
::Fr. Ruel F. Lero, SVD
::Fr. Narciso A. Cellan, SVD
::Fr. Dionisio M. Miranda, SVD
::Fr. Generoso Ricardo B. Rebayla Jr, SVD
::Fr. Cyrus Mercado, SVD
::Fr. Jerry M. Perocho, SVD
::Sr. Eloisa David, OSB
::Dr. Marie Josephine M. De Luna
*Corporate Secretary: Fr. Dennis Testado, SVD
Senior administrators
* Fr. Ruel F. Lero, SVD - University President
* Fr. Isagani Ehido, SVD - Vice President for Finance
* Fr. Semie B. Rebayla, SVD - Vice President for Administration
* Fr. Manuel Mijares, SVD - Asst.Vice President for Administration
* Fr. Ramilo V. Mapaye, SVD - Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic administrators
Principal
*Basic Education Department: Dr. Prisciano S. Legitimas
Deans
*College of Law: Atty. John Titus Vistal
*College of Arts and Sciences: Dr. Ramon A.Boloron
*College of Health Sciences: Ruvih Joy P. Garrote
*College of Engineering & Computer Studies: Engr. James P. Uy
*College of Business and Accountancy: Dr. Jemma J. Jay
*College of Education: Dr. Roque A. Bongcac
Notable alumni
*
Rich Asuncion
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Richell ...
— actress
*
Roberto Cajes — member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representative of the
second district of Bohol
*
Edgar Chatto
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— member of the
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, representative of the
first district of Bohol, former governor of Bohol
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Marjorie Evasco
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— feminist poet
*
Eladio M. Jala — member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representative of the
third district of Bohol
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Rene Relampagos
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— former governor of
Bohol
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, presently representative of the first district of Bohol
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