UA&P achieves 100% passing rate in the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers
UA&P extends its congratulations to the following graduates of the School of Education and Human Development (SED) for passing the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) conducted last September 29:
Licensed Professional Teachers in Elementary Education:
A press release from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) announced that 20,025 elementary teachers out of 44,002 examinees (45.51%) and 48,875 secondary teachers out of 85,926 examinees (56.88%) successfully passed the LEPT.
This year's examinees from SED posted a 100% passing rate.
In addition, two completers of SED's Certificate in Professional Teaching Program also passed the licensure exam and are now Licensed Professional Teachers in Secondary Education:
Paolo Bonifacio Abdon III
Jose A. Ballesca III
Congratulations, new teachers!
UA&P recognized at PACUCOA General Assembly
The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) received three awards during the 35th Annual General Assembly of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities – Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) for the following achievements:
- For being awarded Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in September 2024;
- For reaching Level IV accredited status for its Master of Science in Management (MScM) Program, the first MScM program in NCR to achieve this status; and
- For garnering third place in the Best Research Paper category for the paper entitled “Strengthening Workforce and Increasing Employability through HEI Quality Assurance and International Standards,” submitted by UA&P Associate Professor and University Research Office Executive Director Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez.
UA&P was once again granted autonomous status by CHED, with a validity period of three years that will culminate on September 15, 2027. Its MScM program is the flagship graduate program of the UA&P School of Management (SMN). It is a unique Straight Bachelor’s + Master’s program that equips its students with the knowledge, attributes, skills, and experiences to strategically apply the core competencies of an MScM Leader and a good and innovative researcher who can drive meaningful advancements in their field.
Representing UA&P in the awarding ceremony were Academic Quality Assurance Office (AQA) Managing Director Ms. Ma. Humildad Claro, AQA Officer Ms. Marie Jennelle Altoveros, SMN Dean Dr. Anna Maria Mendoza, MScM Program Director Ms. Lota Kristine San Juan-Nable, and SMN consultant Ms. Elsie Laguador.
AQA Managing Director Ms. Millie (center, holding the plaque) receives the award given by PACUCOA to UA&P for having been granted autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education. With her are (starting from 3rd from left) AQA Officer Ms. Marie Jennelle Altoveros, MScM Program Director Ms. Lota Kristine San Juan-Nable, SMN consultant Ms. Elsie Laguador, and SMN Dean Dr. Anna Maria Mendoza.
SMN Dean Dr. Anna Maria Mendoza (center) receives the award in recognition of the Level IV accredited status granted to the Master of Science in Management Program, the flagship program of SMN.
Ms. Millie Claro received the Third Best Paper Award on behalf of Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez.
With the theme “Enhancing Employability through Quality Assurance and International Standards,” the annual general assembly and 51st Foundation Anniversary celebration of PACUCOA was held last December 10 at Novotel Manila Araneta City.
PACUCOA is a private, voluntary, non-stock, non-profit organization that gives formal recognition to an educational institution by attesting that its academic program maintains excellent standards in its educational operations.
Server maintenance on January 5
The Digital Transformation & Technology Office (formerly Information & Communication Technologies Office) would like to inform everyone that there will be a scheduled downtime on our servers on January 5, 2025 (Sunday) at 9:00 pm.
The EmpowerED and database server will undergo a scale-up to enhance its performance and prevent any potential slowdowns during the upcoming 2nd semester enrollment period. The downtime will last up to one hour.
During the interruption, the EmpowerED system will be unavailable.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We kindly ask that you plan your activities accordingly to minimize any disruptions.
For inquiries, call local 235/386 or email [email protected].