Tahilan is the Tagalog word for “beam,” a supporting structure for bridges and houses. It began as a Center of Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church, in 1965. Later in 1996, Tahilan reopened its doors as a residence hall for female university students, thus the name Tahilan Residence and Study Center. Since its beginning,Tahilan has been a beacon of faith, education, and personal growth for countless women coming from various parts of the Philippines.
As a home, Tahilan makes constant effort on the part of everyone to make life in the residence warm and comfortable. The regulations are specifically designed to maintain and foster a spirit of personal responsibility and of service to others. Aside from this, Tahilan is also distinguished as a place for those with the desire to pursue their university studies with seriousness and exemplary diligence.
The mission and activities of Tahilan are inspired by the teachings of St. Josemaría Escriva, founder of Opus Dei. His message was to strive for holiness in everyday life by fulfilling duties and doing ordinary work well with the love for God. Tahilan embodies this through its holistic formation and activities that integrate faith with daily life.
We provide a program of activities and a proper atmosphere that fosters in each one the true value of university life and the development of an authentic Christian character.
The Staff, composed of teachers or professors in nearby universities and young professionals, supervise the organization of all social, academic, cultural, and spiritual activities. Together with the collaborative effort of the residents, they are determined to maintain cleanliness and order through a relationship of mutual trust and respect that Tahilan will be the family homethat we envision it to be.
An apostolate of Opus Dei led by competent professional women working joyfully and sustainably to ensure a caring family atmosphere through person-centered service that inspires fulfillment of one’s mission. They are the foundation of maintaining the residence with culinary and residential services.
