As early as 1987, Mrs. Naida S. Babol saw the need for providing accessible medical services in rural areas through the putting up of clinics and hospitals, providing health workers and paramedics. The idea of establishing a school of midwifery dawned upon her because of the need for midwives, not only in their hospitals and clinics but also in government health institutions and rural units. As early as 1987, Mrs. Naida S. Babol saw the need for providing accessible medical services in rural areas through the putting up of clinics and hospitals, providing health workers and paramedics. The idea of establishing a school of midwifery dawned upon her because of the need for midwives, not only in their hospitals and clinics but also in government health institutions and rural units.
Together with her husband, Dr. Samuel J. Babol, they planned to establish a school alongside their main hospital, the Babol General Hospital, in Matalam, North Cotabato. This would serve as the studentsโ training ground for rigid medical practices and training, aside from government hospitals. Through their strong faith and perseverance, the Babol Paramedical Institute and School of Midwifery, Inc. was established in 1989 in Matalam, North Cotabato.
On May 23, 1990, the Babol Paramedical Institute and School of Midwifery received its permit to operate under License No. 024 issued by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports. It started with an enrolment of merely forty-five (45) midwifery students who came from the different municipalities of North Cotabato.
After a year of operation, Mrs. Naida S. Babol, as the School Director, opened up other paramedic courses such as Nursing Aide, Pharmacy Aide, Medical Junior Secretarial, and Associate in Radiologic Technology, making the Babol Paramedical Institute and School Midwifery, Inc. the first paramedical school in the Province of North Cotabato.
In 1992, the couple recognized the need to expand the range of medical courses available to students by introducing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Through their dedication and perseverance, the Nursing program was successfully established that same year. It was also during this period that the school was renamed Dr. S.J. Babol Foundation College.
In 1993, using their own resources, the Babol family constructed a small building with five classrooms made of bamboo and coco lumber on a one-hectare plot in Lanao, Kidapawan City. That same year, the Board of Directors decided to rename the Dr. S.J. Babol Foundation to North Valley College Foundation, Inc.
In July of 1996, North Valley College Foundation, Inc. acquired its government recognition from the Commission on Higher Education for its Nursing Program. The first batch of twenty-four (24) nursing students graduated in the same year. They took the Nurses Licensure Examination and gave the school a passing rate of 89%.
In 2005, North Valley College Foundation, Inc. introduced the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology course, which received government recognition in 2009. Over time, this program produced several top-notch passers and consistently ranked as the top-performing school in the Province of Cotabato.
In 2009, the school expanded its offerings to include computer-related programs such as a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. These programs gained government recognition in 2012.
In 2013, responding to the increasing demand for healthcare workers in the province, the school decided to introduce additional paramedical programs: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Psychology. These programs received government recognition in 2016. Along with Nursing and Radiologic Technology, these three new paramedical programs consistently achieved high passing rates and have always been among the top-performing programs in the province.
For many years, the school depended on the city’s available gymnasium or covered court for its curricular and extracurricular activities. However, due to the limited availability of these event centers, the school decided to construct its own gymnasium, which was completed in 2019. Now named the “Activity Hub,” it hosts student activities and other school events.
In 2019, the Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacherโs Education Major in Food Technology were offered by the school and acquired government recognition in 2022.
In 2022, construction began on the Medical Academic Building (MAB), featuring nine classrooms to accommodate the growing student population, along with a Board Room and Dean’s Office. The building was completed in 2023.
The schoolโs Board of Trustees, led by President Dr. Chris Samuel S. Babol and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Mylyn April S. Babol, envisions a brighter future for the institution and its students. Their goal is to provide quality medical, technical, and social education that meets the evolving needs of the community, the city, the province, and even the entire country.