Filamer Christian University
Christian university in Capiz, Philippines
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Filamer Christian University, Inc. (FCUI) is a private Protestant Christian university located in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines. It is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches.
Former names
- Capiz Home School (1904–1952)
- Filamer Christian Institute (1952–1985)
- Filamer Christian College (1985–2010)
Motto"Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual"
TypePrivate non-sectarian and non-profit research coeducational
basic and higher education institution
basic and higher education institution
EstablishedAugust, 1904
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| Motto | "Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual" |
| Type | Private non-sectarian and non-profit research coeducational basic and higher education institution |
| Established | August, 1904 |
| Founder | Rev. Joseph C. Robbins |
Religious affiliation | Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches |
Academic affiliation | ACSCU-AAI, AP-HEI, ACUCA, FAAP, UMAP, PAASCU, CHED, UBCHEA, ASEAN |
| President | Dr. George O. Cortel |
| Vice-president | Dr. Minnie P. Chan (VP for Academic Affairs) Jorgen M. Gregorio (VP for Administration) Esther S. Arceño (VP for Finance) |
| Principal | Urla S. Dela, MAT (High School Principal) |
Academic staff | 136 |
Administrative staff | 106 |
| Students | 6000+ (2018-2019) |
| Undergraduates | 1,831 |
| Postgraduates | 1,156 |
| Location | , Philippines 11°34′32″N 122°45′08″E |
| Campus | Urban, 38,234 m2 (411,550 sq ft) |
| Hymn | Halls of Filamer |
| Colors | Blue, white, & yellow |
Sporting affiliations | CAPRISA, CAPTESA, WVRAA, WVPRISAA, |
| Website | www |
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History
The university has its origins in the founding of Capiz Home School in 1904 by Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Robbins with the help of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. [1] In 1952, it took the name of Filamer Christian Institute and Filamer Christian College in 1985. It became a university in 2010. [2]
