3. HISTORY
The parish of Our Lady of Fatima in Las Piñas, named
after the image house in Philamlife church, was formally
established on March 14, 1975, when Philamlife Insurance
Company donated the village ecumenical chapel and its site to
the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila. The parish covers
thirteen (13) villages namely Crismarcel, Fesan Court, Patricia
Homes, VAA, San Beda Homes, Asuncion, Manggahan, and
Lihim Compounds. Msgr. Josefino Ramirez installed in April
1976 was its first parish priest.
Today, the church of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Las
Piñas stands as a beautiful edifice. It is a lasting legacy from
the first generation residents of Philamlife Village. It is also
a witness of the parishioners faith in the Almighty, and His
all-abiding love and mercy, through the intercession of His
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10. MSGR. ERNESTO A. JOAQUIN
• Professor of the Pre-College
and College Department in
San Carlos Seminary.
• Non-Manila Diocesan Priest.
(Diocese of Parañaque)
Theodicy, Oriental Philosophy
(SY 1975–1976)
• Became the Parish Priest of
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
last July 1, 2011.
