MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR AND PRESIDENT

Rev. Fr. Raymund Fernando P. Jose, O.P., SThL, MA
Rector and President
Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila

To Our Dear Letranites and Valued Stakeholders of the Colegio,

Welcome to Colegio de San Juan de Letran, an institution where tradition meets transformation. For more than four centuries, Letran has stood as a bastion of faith, excellence, and service, shaping generations of leaders and professionals who embody the Dominican and Letran virtues of Veritas, Caritas et Justitia. As we journey together, we renew our commitment to the mission of forming individuals who are not only intellectually competent but morally grounded and socially responsible.

We believe that education is more than just lessons and grades. It is about forming the mind, the heart, and the spirit so that our learners may walk in truth, live with integrity, and serve with compassion. This has always been Letran’s mission: to form men and women who live our core values of Deus, Patria, Letran, giving each generation an education that is not only excellent but deeply transformative.

But we cannot stop here. The world is changing rapidly, and we too must rise to the challenge. The world today calls us to be creative, resilient, and courageous. That is why we commit ourselves to forming future-ready Letranites, graduates who do not only possess essential skills for their chosen careers but ready to thrive in a constantly evolving world. And more than that, they will always carry the distinct mark of a Letran education — rooted in faith, fortified by knowledge, and propelled by the Arriba Spirit.

Looking ahead, I envision Letran as a place that continues to transform lives: a home that nurtures the faith, embraces innovation for its academic pursuit, provides responsive student services, upholds sustainability as stewards of creation, and actively engages with the world and its possibilities. May this digital space serve as a window into the vibrant life of our academic community where stories of grit, grace and growth are continuously discovered and shared.

As one Letran community, let us walk together this sacred path — faithful to our legacy, hopeful for what lies ahead, and always committed to honoring God, serving our country, and remaining devoted to Letran.

Arriba!