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Velez College

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Velez College is a private educational institution in Cebu City, Cebu, widely known for offering allied health degrees. It was founded by Dr. Jacinto Velez Sr. in 1952, who was then chairman of the board of trustees of Cebu (Velez) General Hospital School of Nursing. It was incorporated under the Philippine Corporation Law on March 28, 1966. The institution has four component colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Medical Technology, College of Nursing, and College of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

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Velez College
F. Ramos Street, Cebu City

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Cebu Velez General Hospital

F. Ramos Street 41
6000 Cebu City
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Cebu Velez General Hospital

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