A Legacy of Medical Leadership and Compassionate Service
In December 1971, Dr. Ronald Pagela Guzman, a medical doctor, established the Holy Infant Clinic, a 15-bed capacity healthcare facility situated at Centro Uno, Tuao, Cagayan. This was his way of serving the people of Tuao, where he was born and where he and his wife, Wilma Roa, a nurse, resided for quite some time after graduating from college.
It was a community hospital with a family-centered care setup. Patients brought their own linens and other necessities without paying for accommodation fees. A detached kitchen was available where patients’ nutrition was prepared by family members. The clinic rendered services from birth to death.
Geographically, Tuao at that time had no link to the rest of the municipalities, as it was surrounded by the Chico River, a tributary of the Cagayan River. During the rainy season, the river would overflow, making it impossible for motorboats to cross. As a result, appendectomies and caesarean sections had to be done in emergency cases at the Tuao Emergency Hospital.
Dr. Guzman trained a community worker to perform embalming services to help community members honor their departed loved ones. House calls and home visits were done for those unable to come to the clinic. Tuberculosis was prevalent, and management was carried out during home visits following initial assessment and diagnosis at the clinic.
The Holy Infant Clinic in Tuao operated as a satellite facility when a 35-bed capacity Holy Infant Clinic in Tuguegarao was established on July 7, 1980. Dr. Evelyn Duque served as the resident physician, while Grace and Filomena Roa led the group of nurses and caregivers who continued caring for the community.
This setup continued for two years, allowing Tuao to eventually produce its own doctors, ensuring continuity of care from private practitioners. Dr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Guzman also spent two years in Nigeria, where they worked at Bendel State Hospital in Benin City, Bendel State.
Founding the MCNP Legacy
Upon their return to the Philippines, Holy Infant Clinic Tuguegarao was re-established. Over the years, it prospered and expanded its hospital services with the addition of the Medical, Surgical, Pediatric, and OB-GYNE Departments. It was also complemented by the addition of diagnostic services such as X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory services with drug testing facilities, and a pharmacy.
In 1994, Dr. Ronald envisioned that education is the antidote to ignorance, poverty, and disease. With this advocacy, he established the Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines (MCNP), which eventually led to the founding in 1998 of another school, the International School of Asia and the Pacific (ISAP), offering relevant and responsive courses to local, national, and global demands.
Academic Programs & Courses Offered
The Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines offers CHED-recognized, board-producing undergraduate degree programs dedicated to clinical excellence, healthcare ethics, and medical research.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Clinical nursing education, maternal and child health, critical care, and evidence-based patient healthcare.
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT)
Diagnostic imaging, X-ray, CT scan, MRI diagnostics, radiation safety, and nuclear medicine science.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS)
Clinical pathology, hematology, clinical microbiology, histopathology, and molecular diagnostics.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSP)
Pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, clinical pharmacy, drug manufacturing, and patient care.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT)
Rehabilitation medicine, neuromuscular therapy, therapeutic exercise, and functional physical recovery.
Institutional Objectives
- Develop continuously our stakeholders and imbue them with passion for excellence.
- Offer enriched and relevant curricular and co-curricular programs.
- Produce board topnotchers and register high passing rates in licensure examinations.
- Evolve dynamic and quality-driven scholarship programs and other innovative programs for student development.
- Evolve a research and development culture.
- Establish linkages both locally and abroad to ensure opportunities for relevant experiences and employment, as well as strengthen community extension programs.
Institutional Outcomes
Demonstrates love for God, country, and humanity in carrying out his duties and responsibilities alongside his profession.
- Utilize advancement in technology, available data, and past and present discoveries for the solutions to problems emerging from various social structures, events, and scenarios.
- Manifest fearlessness, self-discipline, self-direction, and adaptability in dealing with life’s situations and challenges.
- Uphold and practice selfless service, responsibility, and citizenship; genuine love and concern for others.
- Demonstrate skills and competencies acquired from various learning experiences in the practice of his profession.
Graduate Attributes
To achieve its vision and mission, MCNP commits itself to the following avowed objectives:
- God-Fearing – one who keeps the Laws of God primary in all undertakings and transcends human aspirations into God’s will.
- Good Citizen – imbued with self-discipline rooted in constitutional provisions, social norms, and other regulations contributory to social development and progress.
- Mighty Eagle – fearless to dream and pursue goals, strong and confident to deal with challenges, resilient to the demands of the times, and nurturing of the succeeding generation’s future.
- Service-Oriented – imbued with outpouring love for the poor and underprivileged, the welfare of communities, the development of the country, and the promotion of dignity and humanity.
- Caring and Compassionate – overflowing with concern for the health and well-being of people, sensitive to the needs of others without prejudice, bias, or reservation.
- Innovative Researcher – equipped with knowledge of the past and present social milieu, skilled and motivated to discover new ideas and introduce novel approaches.
- Competent and Skilled – provided with sufficient learning experiences and exposures both locally and globally, and equipped with the attributes required of his professional field.
Vision, Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy
Vision
The Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines (MCNP) aims to be the premier school in the country in allied health disciplines, producing globally competent healthcare professionals contributing significantly to the upliftment of the quality of life of the individual, family, community, and humanity.
Mission
The mission of Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines is the holistic development of the person – a man conscious of his eternal destiny, aware of the dynamics of change, challenged by the needs of daily living, cognizant of national and international development initiatives, and ready to meet the demands of life in the pursuit of his objectives in whatever socio-economic level he belongs.
Purpose
Caring for the Filipino and the people of the world.
Philosophy
God has bestowed man with different gifts and potentials, which are inherently good. These gifts, which vary from one person to another, when given proper inspiration, can be developed for his own good, for his fellowmen, and for the glory of God.
Core Values
In pursuit of its vision and mission, every member of the Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines strives to develop and live the following core values, which are the distinctive trademarks of the school’s culture of excellence.
G – Godliness
N – Nationalism
T – Trustworthiness
I – Industry
P – Patience
MCNP Hymn
With all the joys that crown the glorious strife, Beloved MCNP, you were born.
Amidst the comfort and the deafening need, you were conceived to be born to serve.
What matters if the winding road be rough, your mission-vision will carry you out
to bring about the quality of life wherever may your graduates reside.
All hail, all hail the Medical Colleges, the Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines,
Your sons and daughters pledge to thee. Their loyalty, Deum et Patriam.
Long live, long live beloved MCNP. Deum et Patriam Serviam.
To our beloved God and Country, we pledge to serve dear MCNP.
MCNP Quick Facts
- Founded: 1994 by Dr. Ronald P. Guzman
- Campus Location: Alimannao Hills, Peñablanca, Cagayan
- Official Colors: Emerald Green & Gold
- Mascot / Symbol: The Mighty Eagle
- Accreditations: PACUCOA Level II / CHED Recognized
- Degree Programs: 5 Allied Health & Medical Sciences (BSN, BSRT, BSMLS, BSP, BSPT)
- Ethics Accreditation: PHREB Level 1 Accredited IERC