Legazpi Junior College, now Aquinas University of Legazpi, was founded on June 8, 1948. by Don Buenaventura de Erquiaga; the name changed to Legazpi Collegein 1952. It became a university on March 8, 1968, as Aquinas University of Legazpi. In 1975, the University acquired Legazpi Medical Center. W now called Aquinas University Hospital. Ramon C. Fernandez (1948-1957) and Bienvenido N. Santos (1957-1958); then after his death, by Margarito M. Delgado (ca. 1961-1963), and Dr. Manuel Lacuesta (ca. 1963-1965). On July 1, 1965, the ad o the Dominican Fathers became the administrator, with Rev. Fr. Ramon C. Salinas, O.P., the College’s first Rector, and first president of the University. Subsequent presidents were: Rev. Fr. Dr. Manuel T. Piñon, O.P. (1978-1984); Rev. Fr. Dr. Pedro V. Salgado, O.P. (1985-1988); Rev. Fr. Dr. Patricio A. Apa, O.P. (1988-1992); Rev. Fr. Dr. Orlando C. Aceron, O.P. (1992-1995); Rev. Fr. Dr. Virgilio A. Ojoy, O.P. (1995-1999); and Rev. Fr. Dr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, O.P. (1999-2011, three terms). In 1975, Aquinas University acquired Legazpi Medical Center. W The name of the medical center was changed to Aquinas University Hospital.