Available to start before May 18, 2026
Available to start before May 18, 2026
13d ago
13d ago
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
(13 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Industry
Education, Training & Professional Development
Company size
11-50
Primary location
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Colegio de San Juan de Letran is “the present that is never past”. Her vision of today and tomorrow is from the point of view of Truth. Forever she will toil in molding minds and spirits for the glory of God, and the upliftment of man himself. Through the centuries, her magnificence will shine in how she molded her children. She will be perpetuated on how her children have influenced the minds, the spirit and the lives of those who inhabit the earth... of those who will inherit the earth. The heritage of Colegio de San Juan de Letran are the virtues of : Love of God, Love neighbor and the constant search for the Truth. Her legacy to her children... the POWER to uplift himself and humanity in mind, body and spirit! Letran can glorify of having produced so many illustrious men in the Philippines. Many of these men became great for having done so much to the country and its people. And not a few of them gave their lives to the cause of God and Country. Immeasurable were the contributions of Letranites that their names will forever be etched in history. For as long as these names are written down and their memories recollected, Letran shines above other schools for what she has produced. Thus, we are proud of Letran's heritage and we are proud to be called "Knights."HistoryColegio de San Juan de Letran emerged from the fusion of two similar institutions both located in Intramuros. The first was founded in 1620 by Don Juan Geronimo Guerrero, a retired Spanish Officer, who transformed his hermitage home into an orphanage called the Colegio de Niños Huerfanos de San Juan de Letran. Its purpose was to educate and mold orphans into good Christian citizens. At about the same time, another institution by the name of Colegio de Huerfanos de San Pedro y San Pablo was established by the Dominican brother Diego de Santa Maria at the Convent of Santo Domingo. The founders of these two institutions with identical origin and purpose did not only share a common concern for the children of Intramuros but they were also linked by strong bonds of friendship. It was not surprising therefore that their institutions were merged into one even in their lifetime in 1630 and became known simply as the Colegio de San Juan de Letran. The name San Juan de Letran was inspired from the major basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, mother of all Christian churches. Early in the history of the College, its chapel was granted many of the privileges enjoyed by the major Basilica. Saint John the Baptist for whom the Basilica is named, is also the patron saint of the College. In 1690, Letran was declared as an ecclesiastical college. In 1738, six scholarships were granted by the King of Spain for Chinese, Japanese, and Tongkinese (Vietnamese) students. St. Vicente Liem de la Paz was among the students who enjoyed this scholarship. A royal decree of May 1865 pronounced Letran as a College of the First Class. The school’s curriculum was reviewed and revised according to European and American patterns in 1886. Further expansion took place in 1894 and adjustments were made with the arrival of the Americans in 1900. In 1937, a three-storey building replaced the old structure. The growth of the Colegio was temporarily arrested when the building was bombed in 1941 and then turned into a garrison by the Japanese army in 1944. The Colegio was temporarily housed in the Dominican church and convent of San Juan del Monte. After the war in 1946, Letran returned to its home in Intramuros. In a span of more than three centuries, Letran produced alumni who became the builders of the Filipino nation. The names of Manuel Quezon, Sergio Osmena, Apolinario Mabini, Marcelo del Pilar, Padre Mariano Gomez, Francisco Baltazar, Emilio Aguinaldo, and many others are enshrined in the hearts of every Filipino. Colegio de San Juan de Letran has faithfully lived up to her mission. No revolution nor earthquakes, no world war nor man-made disasters have broken or changed the resolve of our Dominican administrators to continue this noble task of providing excellent christian education. Countless great men have passed and will continue to pass through the portals of this old venerable institution - revolutionaries, heroes and patriots, presidents, leader of the church and most notable of all, a saint. In its long history, there will always be the successes as well as challenges for Letran. But for years and generations beyond, in the end, Letran will remain standing as a cut above the rest - proud of its heritage and sure of the time - honored and enshrined ideals of DEUS, PATRIA, LETRAN.
Jobs at Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Based on your search activityLicensed Science educator with 1+ year academe experience; skilled in General Science, Robotics, and Earth Science; BS Education or related field.
Licensed Science educator with 1+ year academe experience; skilled in General Science, Robotics, and Earth Science; BS Education or related field.
13d ago
13d ago
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What’s it like working at Colegio de San Juan de Letran?
AI summary of recent reviews
Employees at Colegio de San Juan de Letran appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff, good working environment, and sense of community. The institution is known for caring for its employees, providing job security, retirement pay, and discounted education for dependents. The work-life balance is valued, with two-week Christmas vacations and many non-working days. There are also opportunities for growth and hands-on experience within departments.
However, some potential challenges include limited opportunities for career advancement, particularly in certain fields like IT, as well as concerns about salaries and benefits not being commensurate with workload. Certain aspects of management, such as office politics and middle management issues, have also been identified as potential challenges.
Recent reviews
5.0
Office staff
Jul 2020Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
enchance my marketing skills
The good thingsfriendly staff and good environment
The challengesI've learn a lot of things that fit in my course
5.0
Support Staff
Jun 2020a challenging experience
The good thingsThey care for their people
The challengesI enjoy everything in the company
3.0
Support Staff
Apr 2019a place for seeking work life balance, while sacrificing career growth and promising pay
The good thingswork life balance, two week Christmas vacation, job security, retirement pay and opportunity to get discounted education for your dependents
The challengeslack of career growth and opportunities, politics, less incentives and bonus
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