OVERVIEW
Economic recovery of the country from the devastation of World War II compelled Don Salvador & Doña Victoria together with their cousins, Eugenio & Fernando Lopez to re-establish the first Filipino-owned airline in the Philippines and renamed it from INAEC (Iloilo-Negros Air Express Corp) to FEATI Airlines. This subsequently made the couple put up FEATI Institute of Technology to train and develop aircraft mechanics and engineers for the maintenance and operation of the airline industry.
Founded in 1946, as a private educational institution to produce pilots, mechanics and maintenance professionals for the aeronautics industry, FEATI University created a curriculum that includes the full spectrum of engineering, maritime, business and arts courses.
FEATI became a pioneer in aeronautical engineering and aircraft maintenance technology and was directly involved in rebuilding the workforce and engineering capability of the country.
FEATI was given recognition as a university by the Department of Education in 1959 with Dona Victoria as the first woman president of a technical university.
As a University, FEATI’s students benefit from well-trained teachers with the appropriate specialization not only in the professional and core courses but also in the tool or workshop and general education courses. Mathematics is taught by mathematicians, Physics by physicists, Chemistry by chemists and Mechanics by Mechanical and Civil Engineers. English and Communications courses are taught by English and Communications majors. For the new General Education courses our Arts, Communications and Mathematics faculty members are currently being re-oriented in line with the CHED directives.
The uniqueness of FEATI lies in its founders’ vision to provide higher education with the resources in technology. This positions the students to be better equipped with industry leading company partnership while allowing each one to enjoy a balanced university life which includes sports that nurtures them to function competently and competitively as individuals and professionals.
Extensive linkages with industry and commerce reinforce the training and formation of our students. Focused teaching allows our engineers and professionals with advanced degrees and /or extensive industry and business-related experiences to concern themselves with teaching and training the junior and senior students. This makes our graduates more prepared for their careers.
To ensure that FEATINIANs benefit from their stay in the University, mentoring is delivered by selected faculty members in various departments. The FEATI Peer Group and other upperclassmen also serve as mentors to other students.
In addition, our students’ learning experience is further improved by the low student-teacher ratio allowing our faculty to deliver values-based education with a strong concentration on the basics, through critical thinking, and wherever possible, hands-on training of students in a multidisciplinary environment.
True to its commitment to be responsive to the needs of times and industry, FEATI has continuously evolved to produce competent professionals in the fields of Aeronautics, Engineering which now has the Railways specialization, Maritime, Architecture, Business and Tourism Management, Customs Administrations, Fine Arts, & Communications. To achieve this and assure the quality of its programs, FEATI University has pursued accreditation with PACUCOA, ISO, MARINA, CAAP and is gearing up for accreditation by the Philippine Technological Council in line with the Washington Accord. FEATI has also partnered with MSC Software which made it the 1st Center of Excellence in MSC Software in the Philippines. It has trained its students and other professionals on design, simulation and creation of prototype using Nastran, Patran or Adam. Visualization, simulation and testing the viability of product design can now be done thru MSC Software which can substantially reduce the cost of production.
The University has a long-standing partnership with the Department of Science and Technology and the University Belt Consortium in research collaboration. Currently, FEATI University is continuing a major DOST funded project on UAVs which involves the faculty and to a certain extent the students.
FEATI, as provider of higher education for more than 75 years, is more than ever committed to every individual student, where highly skilled and competent professors provide access to one-on-one learning in an environment that utilizes both theoretical and simulation to latest technology, mentorship, and links to leading partner companies within the industry that are committed to providing an entry to a bright and rewarding career.
While any student’s experience in FEATI is unique and depends on how much the student wants to be engaged, the University provides ample opportunities for a Great FEATI Experience through various regular events such as the S&T Expo, GradSPrep, Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, English Festival, Sci-Math with Robotics Challenge and other departmental academic and co-curricular activities.
For almost 8 decades now, FEATI continues to bring unparalleled, cutting-edge technologies and innovations to make its graduates job-ready, meet industry demands and challenges while becoming contributors to the nation’s economy, both in the local and global scenes.
FEATI University’s legacy of excellence and pioneering spirit live on.
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
Vision
FEATI will be a leading knowledge center in the country and advance new ideas. It will foster an environment that will enable faculty, students, and all personnel and alumni to become responsible, life-long learners and transformed individuals committed to service of God, the world, country, and family.
Mission
FEATI University will accomplish its vision by:
- Promoting basic and applied research and development
- Generating innovative technologies
- Teaching creatively to develop critical-thinking abilities
- Inspiring students to achieve full academic, research, and spiritual potentials in arts, sciences, technology, and humanities.
Core Values
FEATI is a values-centered university geared towards achieving its vision and mission through the following CORE VALUES:
- Integrity
- Scholarship
- Accountability
- Equality
- Patriotism
A.Y. 2026
Dr. Gloria Mateo-Alberto
Trustee and Executive Vice President (EVP) since 2011; Chairman since 2018; Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2018; Has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education (Major in English, Minor in Filipino) from the St. Joseph College; Has a Masters Degree in Administration & Supervision from Ortañez University; Obtained her Ed.D degree in Educational Management from the Philippine Women’s University; also EVP for Development and Compliance, FEATI University; Formerly the School Director of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Molino Campus in Bacoor, Cavite; Had also been a full-professorial guest lecturer of the Graduate Schools of De La Salle University-Cavite and the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Las Piñas City; A Consultant of Olivarez College for both Parañaque and Tagaytay campuses at present.
Francisco A. Segovia
Trustee since 1999; Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2001; Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Ateneo de Manila University; Executive and/or Director of the following companies: FEATI University, RPMC Holdings, Inc., S&A Industrial Corporation, Chilco Holdings Inc., Segovia & Co. Incorporated, Intellicon Inc., Gregorio Araneta Inc., Araneta Properties Inc., RFM Corporation, Swift Foods Inc. and Wide Wide World Express Corporation
Dr. Susan M. Gallardo
Trustee, University President and Chief Academic Officer since July 1, 2026; Has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas and a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering from UP-Diliman; Obtained a Doctoral Degree in Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) in 1998; Post-doctoral studies in the University of California-Riverside, 2006.
Steven Cesar G. Virata
Trustee since 2025; Treasurer since 2014; Executive Director of FEATI Schools, Inc.
Jowina M. Segovia
Trustee and Assistant Treasurer since 2016; Executive Director, FEATI High School
Gabriel P. Intengan
Trustee from 2003-2011; 2025 to present; He was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the University during the same period; Has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University and is a Masters Degree Candidate in Business Administration of the University of the Philippines. He was formerly Vice President/Group Head for Consumer Banking at the Land Bank of the Philippines.
Atty. Euney Marie J. Mata-Perez
Trustee since 2018; Corporate Secretary since 2004; Graduated Salutatorian of her class (1992) at the Ateneo de Manila University College of Law and Summa Cum Laude at The University of San Carlos, Cebu City where she took undergraduate course; former Senior Associate in SyCip, Salazar, Hernandez & Gatmaitan; a certified public accountant; worked as an auditor with SGV & Co.; a contributor to several foreign and local publications, including CCH Doing Business in Asia.; Director and the Chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Tax Management Association of the Philippines; specializes in tax and corporate matters, and has extensive experiences in mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure projects, project finance and loan transactions.
Danielle S. Lizares
Trustee since July 25, 2003; Has a Bachelor of Arts Degree Major in Interdisciplinary Studies from Ateneo De Manila University. President of Rainbow’s End Village Subdivision Homeowner’s Association, Inc.; Director and Vice-President of Sahara Management and Development Corporation, Our Lady of Eternal Peace Inc., Hallmarks Land Ventures, Inc., Mercury Management Corporation and Three Sisters Games and Amusements, Inc. She is the Assistant Treasurer & Member of Ad Hoc Committee of Victoria L. Araneta Properties, Inc., Victoneta Investment Corporation.
FEATI LIFE
FEATI.Life award is given to alumni and non-alumni who had lived, made a fine example of the FEATI Life, and paved a path to success for aviation, engineering, architecture, fine arts, and business professionals to follow and above all, showed in words and actions…love for God, country, family and FEATI. THE FEATI LIFE AWARD catapults the awardees to the FEATI HALL OF FAME. Truly an honor!
FEATI.Life Awardee(s)
RESEARCH
Interview of Matthew Mayo, one of our DOST-Research Specialists. Video courtesy of Failon Ngayon
Dr. Rogel Mari Sese (2nd from left), Program Leader of the UAV R&D Program and University Research Fellow of FEATI University, explains the biocomposite product to President Rodrigo Duterte during the National Science and Technology Week Mindanao of the Department of Science and Technology held on July 7, 2018 in Davao City. Others in photo were (L-R) DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Pena, DOST Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Dr. Renato U. Solidum, and DOST Region XI Director Dr. Anthony C. Sales.
President Rodrigo R. Duterte visited the exhibit of Team LAWIN at the National Science and Technology Week Mindanao of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held on July 7, 2018, at the SMX Lanang, Davao City.
Dr. Rogel Mari Sese, Program Leader of UAV R&D Program and FEATI University Research Fellow, presented to President Duterte the concept and potential products of the UAV R&D Program. Part of the program is the development of the first prototype of the medium-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) named LAWIN-1 as inspired from the FEATI Seahawks. LAWIN stands for Low-altitude Aircraft for Wide-field Imaging and Navigation.
The UAV R&D Program is a multi-million research grant funded by the DOST for the local development of a medium-range, long-endurance UAV for disaster risk reduction and management. The major tasks of the project are distributed to three universities. FEATI University designed and currently fabricates the airframe of LAWIN-1. They will also integrate the components of the UAV. De La Salle University is currently developing the flight controller for a modular UAV. The Ateneo de Manila University is also currently developing the communication system and imaging payload of the UAV. They are also tasked with the cooperative capability of LAWIN-1 with other UAVs and other ground units.
Team LAWIN is the research team led by FEATI University. It is composed of several faculty members and research assistants from the Aeronautical Engineering (AE)/Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) Department. They collaborate with scientists from the Philippine Fiber Industry and Development Authority (PhilFIDA) of the Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) of DOST. The Project Staffs from FEATI University includes the following: Dr. Leo Mendel Rosario, Deputy Director of the Office of Research, Development, and Extension Services (ORDE), Engr. Lemuel Banal, Engr. Joefreim Delicano, and Engr. John Gabriel Decena. The Project Development Officer is Peter Alexander Felix and the Science Research Specialists (SRS) are Rodion Herrera and Mark Anthony Agbayani. Other SRSs are AMT FEATI Alumni Matthew Mayo and Rani Lou De Castro. (FEATI News).
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