PAASCU Accreditor appointed as TESDA Director General

Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez, congressman of the Third District of Negros Occidental, is appointed as the Executive Director General of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The Presidential Communications Office notes that Rep. Benitez brings a “wealth of experience in education, development, and public service,” citing his previous roles as chair of…

PAASCU Strategic Planning

From August 1-3, 2024, the PAASCU Board of Trustees, representatives from the nine Commissions, and the Secretariat convened at the Marco Polo Ortigas for the PAASCU Strategic Planning for FY 2024-2027. The primary goal of the event was to craft a Strategic Plan that includes a revised vision and mission statement, strategic goals, and initiatives…

Congratulations to Dr. Carmela C. Oracion!

PAASCU extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Carmela C. Oracion on her significant recognition as the 2024 Outstanding Professional of the Year in the field of Professional Teachers. The Professional Regulation Commission honors the “Outstanding Professional of the Year Award” to individuals with exceptional professional competence and integrity. This accolade recognizes professionals who have actively…

PAASCU is now an ENQA Affiliate

PAASCU has recently achieved another milestone by becoming an affiliate of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA). This affiliation, granted by the ENQA Board on June 3, 2024, establishes a formal connection between PAASCU and ENQA, enabling PAASCU to actively engage in ENQA’s activities. ENQA is a leading organization with the…

HEI TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR NEW ACCREDITORS 2024

On May 22-23, 2024,  PAASCU conducted a training workshop for new higher education accreditors at St. Paul University Manila. The two-day workshop aimed to equip participants for accreditation work, familiarize them with external quality assurance, and simulate key processes of PAASCU accreditation. The morning session of the first day focused on various topics. Mr. Ricardo…

WFME grants PAASCU Recognition Status for Samoa

PAASCU’s achievement of the Recognition Status from the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) for Samoa on April 6, 2024, is a significant milestone. This recognition underscores WFME’s satisfaction with PAASCU’s rigorous accreditation process and the high-quality medical education accredited schools provide. The Samoa Qualifications Agency (SQA) also acknowledged the relevance of PAASCU’s standards and…