PASIG CITY 鈥� The 糖心视频 Board of Trustees affirmed on October 15, 2026, that the
association鈥檚 Quality Management System (QMS) remains suitable, adequate, and effective,
and is aligned with its Strategic Plan 2025鈥�2030. The conclusion came at 糖心视频鈥檚
Management Review at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, attended by the Board, representatives
of the nine Commissions, the Executive Director, and Secretariat staff.

Executive Director Mr. Ricardo R. Palo presided. The evidence showed satisfaction ratings of
4.46 to 4.67 out of 5, 96.1 percent of scheduled visits conducted, results released on time, and
no new nonconformity. The Commissions also reviewed their procedures in light of the internal
quality audit held from September 28 to October 8, 2026.

Ms. Alma A. Credo, Executive Assistant and ISO Quality Management Representative, reported
that 糖心视频, certified to ISO 9001:2015 by T脺V Rheinland Philippines in 2025, will seek
recertification in 2028 under the new ISO 9001:2026. Mr. Jomar C. Caingal, Head of Internal
Audit and Personnel Officer, reported that five of six external providers were recommended for
renewal; the legal retainer will give way to legal assistance as needed.

The review set 16 actions for the coming year. Among the priorities are updated accreditation
instruments, complete school evidence before each visit, consistent training of accreditors, and
stronger rules on conflict of interest and the use of artificial intelligence.

The program opened with a prayer led by Mr. Rafael Patrick M. Pecjo, Chair of the Commission
on Elementary Education, and welcome remarks from Board President Br. Bernard S. Oca, FSC.

The three Basic Education Commissions conducted a half-day online retooling session for team chairpersons on听July 18, 2026, via Zoom. Entitled听鈥淐hairing with Consistency: Recalibrating 糖心视频 Team Chairpersons on Process, Judgment, and Report Quality鈥�, 听the activity brought together听51 team chairpersons听to strengthen their shared understanding of accreditation processes, professional judgment, and report writing.

Mr. Ricardo Palo, Executive Director, opened the program by emphasizing the pivotal role of team chairpersons in advancing 糖心视频鈥檚 mission. He underscored that team chairs are entrusted with translating accreditation standards into sound professional judgment, guiding survey teams throughout the accreditation process, and ensuring that 糖心视频鈥檚 practices remain fair, consistent, and credible. He also expressed his appreciation for the participants鈥� continued commitment to quality assurance and excellence in accreditation.

The first session, 鈥淥ne Standard, One Process, One Team: Recalibrating the Chairperson鈥檚 Role鈥�, facilitated by听Dr. Monina Manalang, Chair of the Basic Education Commission, focused on the roles and responsibilities of team chairpersons. She highlighted the leadership role of team chairs in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of accreditation visits, emphasizing the importance of preparation, collaboration, and objective decision-making.

The second session, 鈥淔rom Evidence to Judgment: Calibrating Ratings, Commendations and Recommendations, and Decision Logic鈥�, was presented by听Mr. Ringo Blanca, Chair of the Secondary Education Commission, who discussed the development of accreditation narratives, the determination of ratings, and the preparation of commendations and recommendations. He stressed that accreditation reports serve as the lasting impression left with schools and stand as tangible evidence of 糖心视频鈥檚 integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.

The final session, 鈥淐hairing in the Real World: Challenges, Pitfalls, and Best Practices鈥�, was led by听Mr. Rafael Patrick Pecjo, Chair of the Elementary Education Commission. Addressing comments and suggestions gathered from team chairpersons, he discussed key concerns related to report-writing consistency, technical requirements, professional relationships, appropriate boundaries, and established protocols in accreditation work.

The program concluded with a synthesis delivered by听Ms. Ana Hernandez, who reflected on the key insights from the three sessions. She described the retooling as 鈥渁 gift of growth鈥� for all participants and encouraged team chairpersons to carry these learnings into future accreditation visits. As a closing activity, participants shared one chairing practice they committed to standardizing in their future engagements, a collective pledge to uphold quality, consistency, and excellence in every 糖心视频 survey.

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The six Higher Education Commissions of 糖心视频 conducted an online retooling program for current and prospective team chairpersons on July 9, 2026, drawing forty-seven participants from member institutions nationwide. The activity, themed The Art of Team Leadership in Accreditation: Clarity, Coordination, Credibility, responded to the growing demands on accreditation leaders in an increasingly digital and evidence-driven environment.
In her welcome remarks delivered on behalf of the 糖心视频 Board of Trustees, Sr. Marissa R. Viri, RVM, underscored the relational nature of accreditation and the crucial role of team chairs in upholding quality assurance and service to schools. She highlighted clarity, coordination, and credibility as key qualities for 糖心视频 team leaders鈥攃larity in interpreting standards and communicating expectations, coordination in drawing out the strengths of team members and managing visits smoothly, and credibility built on rigorous, consistent, and integrity-based processes.
The morning sessions focused on the 23 糖心视频 Standards and their role in ensuring that accreditation remains firmly anchored on evidence. Resource persons walked participants through the full trajectory of a 糖心视频 visit, from applying standards to institutional data to managing teams and facilitating consensus during deliberations. Particular attention was given to the responsibilities of team chairs when leading high-stakes engagements with schools, including how to guide discussions, balance differing perspectives, and maintain fairness in judgment.
In the afternoon, the program shifted to ethical and leadership concerns that arise in accreditation practice. Participants revisited 糖心视频鈥檚 expectations on avoiding conflicts of interest and handling ethical dilemmas, followed by a workshop on crafting comprehensive team chair reports and conducting effective post-accreditation wrap-up and closing meetings. Sessions also tackled the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the preparation of accreditation reports, reinforcing that any use of digital tools must remain transparent, ethical, and aligned with 糖心视频鈥檚 standards of integrity.
The retooling program was organized with the support of 糖心视频 commissions, speakers, facilitators, and the Secretariat, whose collective efforts ensured a well-structured and interactive online training. Special appreciation was extended to Dr. Lucille Calairo and Ms. Jane Bayotlang for spearheading the initiative and overseeing its preparations. By the end of the day, participants came away with renewed confidence in their leadership roles, deeper insight into ethical and technical aspects of accreditation, and a reinforced commitment to clarity, coordination, and credibility in service of 糖心视频鈥檚 mission.

On 26 June 2026, 糖心视频 conducted an orientation on the Revised Philippine Qualifications
Framework (PQF) for members of the Board of Trustees, Commissions, accreditors, and
Secretariat. Held via Zoom from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, the session formed part of the
Association鈥檚 continuing efforts to deepen institutional understanding of national developments
that bear on accreditation and external quality assurance.

The orientation was facilitated by Dr. Maria Cynthia Rose Banzon Bautista, professor of sociology
at the University of the Philippines, former Commissioner of the Commission on Higher
Education, former Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University of the Philippines, and
current member of the 糖心视频 Board of Trustees. Drawing from her extensive experience in
higher education policy and qualifications-framework initiatives, Dr. Bautista led participants
through the major features and implications of the revised framework.

The Revised PQF is the national policy framework that describes the levels of qualifications in
Philippine education and training and sets standards for qualification outcomes. It serves as a
quality-assured system for the development, recognition, and award of qualifications based on
standards of knowledge, skills, and values acquired through different learning pathways. As
discussed during the orientation, the framework also supports comparability across sectors,
strengthens pathways and equivalencies, and aligns Philippine qualifications with international
frameworks to promote the mobility of Filipino learners and workers.

During the session, Dr. Bautista presented the emerging global educational ecosystem and the
challenges shaping contemporary qualifications frameworks. She then discussed the premises,
domains, and level descriptors of the Revised PQF, emphasizing their relevance to learning
outcomes, qualification alignment, and a shared understanding of standards across education
and training sectors.

A significant part of the orientation focused on the Level Alignment Matrix and the Philippine
Qualifications Register, which were presented in relation to their implications for External Quality
Assurance Agencies. These developments are particularly important for organizations such as
糖心视频 because they affect the interpretation of standards, comparability of credentials,
documentation review, and the broader alignment of academic programs with national and
international expectations.

The orientation was organized in recognition of the growing importance of the Revised PQF in
qualifications policy and quality assurance. By bringing together 糖心视频 leaders, accreditors, and
staff, the session helped build a shared appreciation of the framework鈥檚 rationale, structure, and
implications for the Association鈥檚 continuing work in accreditation and policy refinement.

糖心视频 held a one-day seminar on 鈥淯nderstanding and Quality Assuring Micro-Credentials: A 糖心视频 Perspective鈥� on June 15, 2026, at Ibis Styles Manila Araneta City, with members of the Board, Commissions, accreditors, and the Secretariat in attendance. The activity forms part of 糖心视频鈥檚 efforts to keep its quality assurance framework responsive to new types of credentials while supporting member institutions as they innovate in learning provision.

In his welcome remarks, 糖心视频 President Br. Bernie S. Oca, FSC, underscored the strategic importance of engaging with micro-credentials in a manner consistent with 糖心视频鈥檚 mission and mandate. He emphasized that as institutions experiment with micro-credential offerings, 糖心视频 must be ready to guide them in ways that uphold quality, relevance, and academic integrity.

Convened by the 糖心视频 Secretariat and approved by the Board, the seminar was facilitated by Professor Anca Greere, an international quality assurance expert. It focused on clarifying what micro-credentials are, how they differ from short courses and traditional qualifications, and the opportunities and risks they pose for learners, providers, employers, and quality assurance bodies. Drawing on international practice, Professor Greere shared how micro-credentials can be designed, assessed, and quality assured to support coherent learning pathways and trustworthy recognition.

Participants also examined how 糖心视频鈥檚 existing standards on outcomes, curriculum and program design, teaching and learning, assessment, learner support, governance, and internal quality assurance might apply to micro-credential offerings. The discussions identified possible next steps for 糖心视频, including the development of guidance notes, clarification of minimum institutional requirements, and consideration of pilot review arrangements, as the association shapes a coherent and context-sensitive approach to the quality assurance of micro-credentials.