PACU Celebrates 85th Anniversary by Fabian B. Quitales

It was another milestone in the history of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU), the oldest educational association in the country, when it celebrated its 85th Anniversary last August 18, 2017 at the Conrad Hotel. In line with the cel- ebration, PACU also held its general assembly and national conference, two separate major-events merged into a one-day affair. From the time it was established in 1932 up to the current era, PACU has continued to trailblaze in advocating the The PACU Officers led by Dr. Dhanna Rodas, President reason for being of private education in and requirements of the Filipino people, His talk entitled, “Economics of the country, that was aptly described PACU member-institutions were already Education and the Role of Private Ed- by the program-engineers to dub its around performing public service – the ucation Institutions in the ,” anniversary celebrations this year as, only kind of public service enshrined in was truly engaging, with hearty jokes “PACU and Education: The Industry the Constitution. and clean, light sense of humor-some of that Builds the Nation.” At a time when PACU was very fortunate to have which came from farther down memo- the government was still ill-equipped Honorable Senator Ralph G. Recto, one ry lane when he and Dr. Vincent Fabel- in terms of facilities and manpower to of the most articulate legislators in the la, President of Jose Rizal University serve the growing educational needs country, as the keynote speaker. Sen. and Chairman of the PACU Public Pol- Recto was one of the authors of the icy Committee, were still classmates at historic Republic Act (RA) No. 10931, the De La Salle University – Greenhills otherwise known as “An Act Promoting Elementary School. It elicited a warm Quality Tertiary Education,” which was chuckle of laughter from everybody at also discussed during the conference. the Forbes Ballroom 3 of the Hotel. In his talk, Sen. Recto displayed One of the highlights of the his open-mindedness to this highly po- event was the launching of the PACU litical issue on education as shown by 85th Anniversary Commemorative Book his buy-in to some of the points raised headed by its Chair and Editor-in-Chief, by Coordinating Council for Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA), Turn to page 6 in the hotly deliberated public consul- tations that have been successfully em- What’s Inside? bedded in the provisions of RA 10931. PACU Joins CHED...... pg 3 “Let us continue our dialogues, our ex- Consultation Meeting changes of ideas, our engagement. Your on UniFAST support is needed. Your inputs lead to JURAN Awardee 2017...... pg 4 better policies. Include us among those Redesigning the Office of...... pg 5 you must teach,” said Sen. Recto. the Prefect of Discipline Person of the Year Awardees...... pg 7 Sen. Ralph Recto as he delivers his keynote address 2 President’s Report MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT Dr. Dhanna Bautista-Rodas

cudero among countless others in the re- The Philippine Association of gions who contributed to our cause. We Colleges and Universities is a “socially are hopeful that our research based po- responsible organization that strength- sition abolishing the education deflator ens members’ capabilities, strives for and regulation on tuition fee increases international recognition by advocating for 88% of PHEIs be addressed consider- relevant and effective education poli- ing that massive government funding for cies”. tuition and development in state schools for new or upgraded professionals such are being put in place aggressively. We as health and wellness practitioners and As we continue our mission, also hope that government empowers dental assistants among others who re- gratitude and hope are in the offing. top performing PHEIs to consistently quire training in new technology and receive funding for meritorious quality use of state-of-the-art equipment. We ac- The Implementing Rules and performance, research and infrastruc- knowledge the Professional Regulation Regulations of RA 10931, Universal ture. In CHED, our immediate concerns Commission for meeting with PACU. Access to Quality Tertiary Education were welcomed and addressed recent- We sincerely hope that respectable au- Act was already tonomous and de- approved by the “The value of the season is thanksgiving and hope, regulated private UniFAST Board. higher education We attended the grateful for collaborations and contributions; and institutions with meetings of the very competent Technical Work- hopeful as we continue to fulfill the PACU vision professionals in ing Group with of “nation-building through transformative private various fields be PACU Public Pol- granted a fast icy Committee education in a deregulated environment for the lane to become chairperson Dr. CPD providers Vincent K. Fabel- global Filipino.” as soon as possi- la. He nurtured ble. We thank the our advocacies into fruition up to the ly by Chairperson Patricia B. Licuanan, leaders and staff of the Department of UniFAST Board level. We must express Commissioners De Vera, Adamat, De Labor, Department of Science and Tech- our gratitude for his focus and efforts, Las Llagas and Alibin, Executive Direc- nology, the Commission on Data Priva- persistently advocating for the partici- tors and staff. We hope that our pend- cy and other departments who opened pation of Private Higher Education In- ing position papers will be addressed. In their doors and welcomed PACU repre- stitutions in Tertiary Education Subsidy the Department of Education, we thank sentatives to discuss and address policy and Student Loans. Secretary Briones, Undersecretaries Cat- issues. ibog and Mateo who continue to solve In spite of other challenges the faulty computer system problems Among us in PACU, the Exec- in the education sector, let us remain that hamper timely payment of the sen- utive Committee, Board of Directors, grateful to all our partners who support- ior high school vouchers that remain un- and presidents of member schools did ed our advocacies. paid even after a semester. Let us pray not hesitate to support and assist PACU for their speedy recovery. At the Tech- endeavors providing resources, spaces, In the government, we thank nical Education and Skills Development manpower, equipment and supplies in President Duterte through the cabinet Authority we thank Secretary Mamon- activities for sharing information and members for sustaining quality educa- diong for going around the country to capacity–building. We must not for- tion. At the House and the Senate, we meet stakeholders in the regions. We get the efforts of countless vice presi- thank the chairpersons and members of look forward to their progress especial- dents, deans, directors and heads of our the committees on education especially ly in the important role they play in de- member schools. PACU appreciates the the Honorables Hofer, Salceda, Lobre- veloping, validating and implementing countless secretaries, technical staff and gat, and Senators Recto, Aquino and Es- new short programs to fill the demand Turn to page 8 3 PACU Joins CHED Consultation Meeting on UniFAST by Dr. Arnaldo De Guzman

standards for SUCs. Quality standards for SUCs, as stated in Section 10 of the IRR, are too broadly stated such that they are subject to a variety of interpretations which may or may not guide the SUC toward improving quality. The list of requirements should be more specific, and should contain at a minimum enrolment caps/limits for SUCs and student-fulltime faculty ratios. Both are consistent with deliberations at Congress and the Senate, within UniFAST, and even with PIDS economists. PACU understands Participants of the consultation meeting from the private sector a more comprehensive list (including these tion in SUCs, LUCs and public Technical-Vo- two mentioned) was part of the draft IRR presented to the UniFAST Board last Octo- he Commission on Higher Edu- cational Institutions (TVIs), TES should be T ber, and that should be included in the IRR. cation (CHED) called for a public consul- apportioned so that its funding is balanced This approach is better than a generic set of tation meeting with representatives of the between SUCs and private Higher Educa- categories. private sector including the members of tion Institutions (HEIs). PACU believes that PACU to discuss the Implementing Rules there should be an IRR guideline requiring 5. Introduce penalties for SUCs that and Regulations (IRR) of the Universal Ac- 60% of TES beneficiaries to be in the pri- violate quality standards. Penalties should cess to Quality Tertiary Education Act –Uni- vate HEIs. be introduced for SUCs that violate these fied Student Financial Assistance System standards (ex. admit more students than for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) or the 3. The schools can optimize the use allowed). Republic Act (R.A.) 10931 last October 18, of available resources by making TES flex- 2017 at Philippine International Conven- ible. Related to the previous point is an 6. Define “nearest SUC” for TES pur- tion Center (PICC) in City. acknowledgement that TES funds may not be completely used up by the poorest de- poses. Section 30 of the IRR repeats Section 7A of RA 10931, but does not elaborate Dr. Vincent Fabella as PACU Public ciles (example, not enough are interested upon it. Some elaboration is needed, es- Policy Committee Chairperson and other for college). In such cases, Unifast should pecially if TES shall also be used for private PACU members, raised the following com- be able to move these unused allocations HEIs. As fees vary greatly between SUCs, ments on the draft of IRR for RA 10931 to to other groups under Listahanan 2.0 that PACU proposes a more equitable interpre- the CHED technical working group: may want to use them to go to college. Language in the IRR should allow Unifast tation of Section 7A of RA 10931 is to look at average SUC costs in the region and use 1. Establish complementarity in the to reallocate unused funds for the next low- these as the proxy costs for “nearest SUC.” IRR, consistent with RA 10931. Comple- est Listahanan decile, after deadlines have mentarity, as stated under Sections 2 and been reached, and so on to higher deciles. 7. Mandate a deadline and outcome 10 of RA 10931, should be made explicit in for student loans to be fully implemented. the IRR. PACU proposes that the best way 4. Be more precise about quality Turn to page 8 to make the IRR concrete is to have budg- etary allocations for student loans. PACU believes that (a) the funding for Sections 7 Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) and 8 Student Loans (SL) should match the fund- ing for Sections 4 - Free Education in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs); and (b) that the funding for Section 7 should equal the funding for Section 8. The IRR should include these parameters for the allocation of budgets.

2. TES is also a tool to promote com- plementarity. Since the majority of the budget will undoubtedly go to free educa- Dr. Rodas with other COCOPEA representatives 4 JURAN AWARDEE 2017 Dr. Ma. Cristina Padolina Paragon of Quality & Excellence

Teacher Education program and Center of vices. Development (COD) for the Business Ad- “I know that the Juran med- ministration program; award of Center of al is awarded to me as an individual Development (COD) status to the Optom- but I could not have deserved this, I etry program, and the sterling performance could not have accomplished the work of CEU graduates in PRC licensure exami- that the Juran award recognizes were nations and the Bar Examination. it not for the diligent efforts and tire- less devotion of all in the CEU family. Dr. Padolina is a firm and passion- Our approach to bringing about qual- ate advocate of the University’s philosophy, ity in our institution is described by Science and Virtue, which she believes is the statement: It takes a community Dr. Ma. Cristina Padolina, Pres- the primary guiding principle for the Uni- to achieve quality,” Dr. Padolina said. ident of Centro Escolar University (CEU), versity’s pursuit of quality assurance. She This statement defines her perspective recently received the prestigious Juran believes in providing know-how, instilling of organizational quality. Award 2017 given by the Philippine Soci- character, and encouraging the correct at- ety for Quality (PSQ), Inc. titude among members of the University She brought to her leadership in CEU her knowledge and un- As CEU President for eleven derstanding of higher education years, Dr. Padolina relentlessly pur- “It takes a community to from her schooling in different sued a vigorous systems approach universities where she obtained for institutional transformation. achieve quality.” her undergraduate and graduate Under her leadership, she steered the Uni- community for a collective approach to degrees, her experience as faculty of versity in defining its organizational direc- quality assurance. The philosophy is es- the University of the Philippines Los tion and the principles and core values to poused not just for students but among all Baños and as the first Chancellor of guide personnel behavior and institutional personnel. the University of the Philippines Open actions. She harnessed the strengths and University and from perspectives talents of the constituents of the Univer- Her advocacy and commitment gleaned from having been a Commis- sity in order to fulfill its vision and realize to empowering employees and instilling sioner of the Commission on Higher its mission. quality and excellence among the CEU Education. workforce led to the conceptualization and With her governance, CEU has implementation of CEU’s Quality People This wide experience as well sustained the strength of the institution Quality University (QPQU) program which as her science background instilled and the maintenance of quality princi- focuses on three components: Continuous in her an open-minded attitude in in- ples, policies and processes that resulted Learning Program, Process Improvement stitutional governance and an ability in the noteworthy quality awards received and Innovation, and Unity and Teamwork. to synthesize wide-ranging ideas and by the University: international certifica- Part of this program is the University’s Pro- views to arrive at what is applicable tion of six (6) programs by the ASEAN ductivity and Innovation Project that pro- and relevant to CEU. University Network – Quality Assurance pels and rewards faculty and nonteaching (AUN-QA); PACUCOA accreditation/ employees to device ways to improve Uni- The Juran Medal is awarded re-accreditation of 14 programs to Level versity operations and processes to a senior executive with significant IV, the highest level given to a program; contributions to quality management certification of the CEU Quality Manage- Dr. Padolina’s unqualified advance- in the Philippines. The award honors ment System under the ISO 9001:2015; ment for and nurturance of the Quality Dr. Joseph M. Juran for his worldwide renewal of Autonomous Status of CEU Management System (QMS) of CEU has contributions to quality. His ideas in- Manila and CEU Malolos; submission to significantly moved the University towards itially revolutionized the practice of the CHED Institutional Sustainability As- a higher level of excellence and sustained quality and have now become generic sessment of CEU and CEU Malolos; its unremitting quest to continuously im- to quality practitioners. renewal of Center of Excellence (COE) in prove the University’s operations and ser- 5 REDESIGNING THE OFFICE OF THE PREFECT OF DISCIPLINE by Dr. Ramon C. Cercado

The student concerned was The President did not approve the charged with major offenses that would recommendation. He allowed the student merit the penalty of expulsion if found to continue attending school. The stu- guilty. He was given a chance to air his dent eventually graduated. His teachers side of the issue. He admitted to the of- wondered how the student transformed fenses as stated. This case prompted the from a candidate for expulsion to almost committee to recommend expulsion as a a model student. penalty. Comments In the light of the pertinent provi- sions of the manual, the President would The recommendation of the Dis- be on the right track if he affirmed the cipline Committee is perfectly in line recommendation. with its mandate to act on the discipli- nary cases presented to it, hear the case, Paradigm Shift find out whether the student is guilty or not, and if found guilty, recommend the In a Mancom meeting held to dis- appropriate penalty. cuss the issue, the Prefect of Discipline, the Head of Student Affairs and the Prin- Seemingly, the President’s deci- cipal were confident that the President sion is not in accordance with the stipula- The Traditional Approach would affirm the recommendation. tions of the Student handbook. However, the President has also the prerogative to The Student Handbook is a guide Before the President presented reverse the recommendation especially if about everything that a learner would do the issue for discussion, he read the gos- he sees something that would eventually as a student of a given learning institu- pel story on the Parable of the Lost Sheep bring about a greater good. tion. Among so many other things, it has (Lk 15:1-7). Then, he elaborated his re- chapters on Student Behavior, the Process flection on the story. He said that the sto- The President saw a missing link in Handling Disciplinary Cases and a Ta- ry has six frames, namely, 1) the picture in Frame 5. Informed that the student ble of Offenses and Sanctions. of the shepherd watching over the 100 had no disciplinary record in the past sheep, 2) the shepherd discovering that years, he looked for some interventions The handbook is given to all stu- 1 sheep is missing, 3) the shepherd went done during the initial stages of the of- dents upon enrollment. The content of on to search and find for the missing fenses. Seemingly, nobody reached out the handbook is also a topic in a student sheep, 4) the shepherd joyfully carrying to him. Neither, was the student referred orientation done at the beginning of each on his shoulder the found lost sheep back to the Guidance Office. semester or school year. The practice en- to the fold, and 5) the shepherd taking sures that students are informed of their good care of the lost sheep. He went on The President was also a firm obligations in school. to say that carrying the lost sheep is a believer of second chances. Students sign of caring a shepherd. are kids coping with a lot of challenges The Prefect of Discipline is the of- of teenage life, studies included. They fice tasked to handle student disciplinary Using the 5 Frames stated above, would commit many possible mistakes. cases. A Discipline Committee is usually the President described how schools Taking them out of a school system would organized to deliberate on major offens- would handle disciplinary cases. The be depriving them of a brighter future. es. Final decisions on major offenses rest school disciplinary system is quite con- They need assistance not condemnation. on the Office of the President. sistent in observing frames 1 to 3. The difference is on Frame 4 and Frame 5. The Gospel Insight Application The usual action in Frame 4 is to have the case heard and if found guilty at Frame The 5 frames is inspired by the One day, a case was brought to 5 penalize the student and the case at gospel story of the Parable of the Lost the Office of the President for action on hand, expel the student. Attending cases Sheep. In the Jewish tradition, the the recommendation of the Discipline (Frame 4) is not at all a pleasant experi- shepherd is equipped with a staff while Committee to expel a students who com- ence for the student. For some, it could watching his fold. The staff is used to mitted major offenses stated in the Stu- be traumatic. ward off potential attackers, like a wolf, dent Handbook. Turn to page 8 6

PACU Celebrates 85th Anniversary From page 1 Dr. Caroline Marian Enriquez, PACU’s 1st Vice-President, and her seasoned pub- lishing staff. The 236-page hardbound book features his- torical details and accomplishments of Dr. Dhanna Rodas with Dr. Amelou Reyes, Dr. Guillermo Torres, Fr. Joel Tabora, S.J., Dr. Vincent Fabella and PACU former presidents Dr. Reynaldo Bautista, Dr. PACU through its 85 Edilberto de Jesus and Dr. Virgilio Bautista years of existence and the musings and and Dr. Jikyeong Kang of AIM, joined Dr. Dhanna Bautis- reflections of the ta-Rodas in signing of the MOU while the PACU officers and great leaders of Philippine education today- the presidents trustees witnessed the ceremony. ruminations on the past, present and future of education in the country. Subsequently Ms. Melissa Limcaoco of ABS-CBN, also gave a presentation on the raging topic in the social me- Another highlight of the anniversary conference dia today: “Fake News and Its Implications on Education.” was the much-awaited announcement of the “2017 Person of the Year Award.” An award that is so sparingly bestowed that only a handful have been recognized since the pre- war years. The venerable Dr. Teresita U. Quirino, former President of PACU SY 2004-2006 and of the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) and Atty. Antonio H. Abad, a long-time member of the PACU Board of Trustees since the 1980s up to 2014 and now President of FEU-Dr. Nica- nor Reyes Memorial Medical Foundation, didn’t know that they will go up the stage to receive their awards during the PACU Anniversary and National Conference. PACU Board Members with MAP and AIM Officials during the MOU signing Afterwards, a signing of a Memorandum of Under- Other presentations made the event more memora- standing (MOU) between PACU, the Management Associ- ble such as the presentation of the world renowned Bayani- ation of the Philippines (MAP) and the Asian Institute of han Dance Troupe of the Philippine Women’s University that Management (AIM) was conducted to officially ink their showcased culturally elegant dance numbers and the Uni- partnership in holding the Management Educators Work- versity of the East Chorale which rendered the doxology and shop (MEW) for the member-universities of PACU all over National Anthem. the country. The Presidents of MAP, Ms. Marife B. Zamora

The PWU Bayanihan Dance Troupe invites Dr. Dhanna Rodas and Dr. Nuevas Montes to dance the tinikling. Attendees of the National Conference and General Assembly 7 PACU Announces Person of the Year Awardees

The PACU Person of the Year Award is the highest honor given by PACU to a Filipino citizen for distinguished and outstanding service to Philippine education. The award is not bestowed every year. In fact, it is rarely bestowed. On the celebration of the 85th Anniversary of PACU, two out- standing were chosen to receive the most coveted award for their many contributions to the education sector and society. They are Atty Antonio Henson Abad Jr. and Dr. Teresita U. Quirino.

Atty. Antonio Henson Abad Jr. Atty. Antonio Henson Abad, Jr., began serving the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) voluntarily for so many years, at some point was PACU Vice Dr. Quirino (3rd from left) and Atty. Abad (center), the Person of the Year President for Legal Affairs, and continues to serve the as- Awardees with PACU Officers sociation after more than forty years. He considers his ser- vice to PACU as his lifetime advocacy. His passion and total On the legislative front, PACU successfully intro- dedication remain exemplary even if concurrently serving duced amendments to RA 7722 (the CHED Law); sucess- as President of FEU Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation In- fully argued that the Private Education Sector should be stitute of Medicine and still connected with several other exempted from wage orders; and successfully contested the organizations and institutions. passage of a bill proposing a shorter probationary period for He was part of the technical working group that was newly hired academic personnel in private schools. instrumental in the Joint DOLE-DECS-CHED-TESDA Order During her chairmanship, Coordinating Council for Number 1 that defined the status of employment of teach- Private Educational Association (COCOPEA) actively par- ers and of academic personnel in private educational insti- ticipated in the formulation of the Manual of Regulations tutions. The Philippine education sector acknowledges the for Private Higher Education (MORPHE), influencing many countless victories and achievements of PACU in education provisions to promote and defend the interest of private ed- policy, government regulatory fronts and in the legislative ucation. arena, that were obtained through his brilliant legal mind But it has not all been fending off threats or fending shown through countless position papers and documents he for opportunities. On the developmental side, PACU, under formulated that positively influenced approved versions, or the leadership of Dr. Quirino, spearheaded the COCOPEA won some cases that reached the courts of law. He was one Emerging Education Series of training and workshops for of the strongest advocates towards the success of the “Silent acedemic and administrative school personnel. Also under Scream” for the education sector in 1997. her leadership, COCOPEA successfully hosted the first-ever Moreover, he served as Dean of Law in Adamson COCOPEA Education Conference in 2005. University and Institute of Law and served as member of the legal education board and has pub- lished several books to make the technicalities of law more *** reader-friendly. He is a man of conviction who defends the constitu- Since 1932, PACU has given the award to eight per- tion of his country especially in terms of academic freedom. sons namely: Jose P. Laurel in 1954; Sergio Osmeña, Sr. and His professional expertise, wisdom and integrity are known Elpidio Quirino, posthumous and joint, 1955; Armand V. Fa- not only in his field but also in his own community, and as- bella, 1994; Virgilio delos Santos, Sotero H. Laurel, Helena Z. sociations. Benitez, 2007; and Alicia S. Bustos, 2012.

Dr. Teresita U. Quirino The criteria used in the choice of the awardee included, During the presidency of Dr. Teresita U. Quirino of among others, distinguished and dedicated service to Philip- the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP), several pine education, personal integrity and character, sympathet- high points in the history of PACU occurred. It was during ic understanding and support of Philippine private education her incumbency that PACU successfully contested the unrea- and the high esteem and regard with which the honoree is held sonable provisions of a draft CHED CMO adversely affecting by the members of the Association. the Nursing Education Program. 8

Redesigning the Office of the Prefect of Discipline From page 5 but it is also used to bring the straying sheep back to the fold. Take note that the same staff was not used against the err- ing sheep. Moreover, no punishment was imposed. What is unusual in the story is when the shepherd carried the erring sheep on his shoulder, something not simply done. This unique action of the shepherd, absorbing most of the effort of bringing the sheep back to the fold, showed his caring attitude. Moreover, the shepherd happily accepted the sheep back to the fold and took good care of it unconditionally. In fact, he asked some friends to join him in his joy after finding the lost sheep.

The Framework

The five frames can be -rede signed into a Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Framework. The framework can be used in transforming the discipline system of the school from the traditional punitive approach to discipline into a more dynam- ic and formative approach in molding the behavior and character of the students.

Message of the President From page 2 general services crew of our member including PACU in their endeavors. They giving and hope, grateful for collabora- schools who spent long hours for PACU provide access for our students through tions and contributions; and hopeful as seminars. sponsored competitions that inspire and we continue to fulfill the PACU vision of We acknowledge our partners develop the capacity to innovate and in- “nation-building through transformative in COCOPEA, PEAC and counterparts in vent. private education in a deregulated envi- PASUC who continue collaborating with Last but certainly not the least, ronment for the global Filipino”. us through countless focused discussions. we acknowledge our PACU secretariat. On behalf of the PACU board, I We thank economic managers, industry Mr. Fabian Quitales, Ms. Ria Lascano and wish everyone a meaningful Christmas partners and experts in education and Mr. Airol Alfiler for their unwavering as- and a fulfilling year ahead. May each business who continue to participate with sistance. of us convey our gratitude and sing our us in fora, seminars and workshops. We To name everyone would mean hopes in unison. thank private organizations like PBED, filling pages upon pages of names, both NIAC, IBPAP, PMAP, and Price Water- popular and unknown to us. Suffice it to Mabuhay ang PACU! house among others, for supporting and say that the value of the season is thanks-

PACU Joins CHED Consultation Meeting on UniFAST From page 3

PACU is very interested in having the loan worded as such: “The UniFAST Board shall system as espoused in Section 2 of the Act, segment of RA 10931 become fully func- continuously improve the design of the Stu- so that a fully-functioning long-term SLP tional (and of proper size), and believe a dent Loan Program (SLP) toward the reali- program comparable to TES in funding size deadline can help. PACU therefore proposes sation of the complementarity of the public and reach is achieved within 1-2 years from the following language for Section 57 to be and private sectors in the tertiary education the effectivity of this Act.” 9 Dr. Guillermo Torres, Jr. Receives 2017 LEAD Award

Dr. Guillermo P. Torres, Jr., CEO of Universi- ty of Mindanao received the 2017 LEAD (Leaders and Achievers of Davao) award given by the Davao JCI Sen- ate last November 21, 2017 at the Marco Polo Hotel, . Dr. Torres was recognized for his achieve- ments in the field of education. Other LEAD awardees were Charita Puentespina for Agri-business and Mary Ann Montemayor for Tourism.

The LEAD award is given annually by the Davao JCI Senate and the Davao Jaycees Foundation to out- standing residents of Davao City for their contribution the community and for the growth and development of the City.

Expanded Board Meeting (Holy Angel University, Angeles Pampanga - June 30, 2017)

Meeting with PRC Commissioner Yolanda D. Reyes (PRC Central Office, Manila - July 7, 2017) 10

Courtesy call to Commissioner J. Prospero E. De Vera III (Marco Polo Hotel, Pasig City - July 26, 2017)

Courtesy call to Commissioner Ronald Adamat (The Sulo Riviera Hotel, Diliman, - July 31, 2017)

Courtesy call to Commissioner Lilian Delas Llagas (CHED, Diliman, Quezon City - August 9, 2017) 11

Meeting with CHED Chairperson Patricia B. Licuanan (CHED, Diliman, Quezon City - August 9, 2017)

Seminar on Data Privacy Act (Far Eastern University, Makati City - August 29, 2017)

Courtesy call to Commissioner Perfecto Alibin (CHED, Diliman, Quezon City -September 7, 2017) 12

PACU Seminar on Workplace Management for Educational Institutions (University of Baguio, Baguio City - November 23 - 24, 2017)

PACU Expanded Board Meeting (University of Baguio, Baguio City - November 24, 2017)

UPCOMING PACU ACTIVITIES

PACU Newsletter Seminar on The Art and the Practice A project of the PACU Committee on Public Relations: of Deanship January 25-26, 2018 Mr. Anthony Jose M. Tamayo Chairperson and Editor Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez ◆ Dr. Jose Francisco B. Benitez Expanded Board Meeting Rev. Fr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, CM January 26, 2018 Secretariat: Venue: Mr. Fabian Quitales ◆ Ms. Ria Lascano ◆ Mr. Airol Alfiler Institute of Ms. Rowena Morta ◆ Dr. Rosalie Armando Technology-University,