The University of Northern Philippines submitted seven of its programs for Level 4 accreditation by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP).
The assessment of the programs Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and Bachelor of Science in Social Work is scheduled August 11 to 13, 2025.
Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, UNP President, in his message stressed that, “UNP’s success is a collective achievement that spans all levels of the University—from the vice presidents to the utility staff.”
He Highlighted the University’s inclusive culture where every member, regardless of role, contributes significantly to its achievements—demonstrating that success is truly a shared responsibility.
“This inclusive approach fosters a participatory environment where all members’ efforts contribute to a transformative educational mission,” Dr. Cadorna added. Emphasizing participation at all levels, UNP nurtures a collaborative atmosphere that empowers every stakeholder to engage actively in driving positive change and educational transformation.
Dr. Rolando B. Navarro, Vice President for Academic Affairs, said, “the University upholds a culture of continuous program evaluation and meaningful self-awareness. This practice ensures that instruction, research, and student support services remain dynamic and responsive to emerging global standards.”
The assessment by AACCUP reinforces UNP’s dedication to ongoing reflection and improvement, ensuring its programs are not only relevant but also competitive on an international scale, thereby enhancing student outcomes and institutional quality.
Dr. Jaime M. Forbes, AACUP Coordinator, emphasized that “the process within each department or college plays a critical role in ensuring that quality standards are met and maintained throughout the institution.”
He continued his message expressing “heartfelt commendation for the rigorous preparation, evident organization, and warm hospitality. The effort you have invested in this accreditation visit reflects a genuine commitment to quality assurance and institutional excellence. Your desire to attain level accreditation status for the seven programs speaks volumes of our maturity as an academic institution and your passion to deliver outstanding public services through education.” He assured that the that the team is here to mentor their counterparts.
The AACCUP Accreditors are Dr. Forbes of Bataan Peninsula State University as Coordinator for Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Social Work; Dr. Rene L. Celda of Iloilo Science and Technology University as Team Leader and Prof. Ma. Ian P. Delos Trinos of the Technological University of the Philippines as Lead Accreditor of BSIT; Dr. Juliet R. Masangcap of Bataan Peninsula State University as Team Leader and Dr. Irene G. Bustos of Central Luzon State University as Lead Accreditor of BS Psych; Dr. Digna M. De Guzman of Bataan Peninsula State University as Team Leader for and Dr. Cherry M. Dycoco of Bicol University as Lead Accreditor of BSSW.
For the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and Bachelor of Science in Criminology, the Coordinator is Dr. Carlo T. Nabo of Western Mindanao State University. The accreditors are Arch. Ma Teresa V. Gopez of Bulacan State University as Team Leader, and Dr. Jocelyn A. Lutap of Polytechnic University of the Philippines as Lead Accreditor for BFA; Arch. Marijoy C. Atole-Perias of Partido State University as Team Leader, and Arch. Diane A. Jose of Eulogio Amang Rodriquez Institue of Science and Technology as Lead Accreditor of BS Arch.
For the BSCS program, Prof. Julius A. Sareno of Technological University of the Philippines as Team Leader, and Dr. Sherwin B. Sapin of Laguna State Polytechnic State University as Lead Accreditor; and for BS Crim, Prof. Eduardo D. Masirag of Bulacan State University as Team Leader, and Prof. Wilfredo D. Dalugdog of Laguna State Polytechnic University as Lead Accreditor.
The university’s accreditation efforts are expertly guided by the Quality Management Office, under the leadership of its director, Dr. Eva Marie Avila, together with the UNP Accreditation Task Force, composed of AACCUP-trained accreditors.
The faculty members involved in the preparation of documents for Bachelor of Fine Arts were Mr. Delmar T. Torrano and Mr. Frederick Hernandez (Research); Mr. Rodel Dayoan, Ms. Ingrid Panganiban and Ms. Golda Myka P. Dimandal (Performance of Graduates); Mr. Henryson A. Fetalvero, Mr. Jesrael Alonso and Ms. Kae Dee Ramos (International Linkages and Consortia); Mr. Karl Marx P. Pilar, Ms. Melinda Madriaga and Ms. Danessa Aydoc (Extension and Community Service); and Mr. Caesar Ziggy Q. Perlas and Mr. Ryan Ferales (Well Developed Planning Process). The Program Head is Mr. Ziggy Perlas, Program Head and the College of Fine Arts and Design Dean is Dr. Ashley Paulino S. Martinez.
For the Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Ar. Ludivina A. Lozano, Ar. Precious Beulah Gascon and Ar. Raymund P. Queypo (Research); Ar. Queenie Quintinita, Ar. Dempsey Jayson Paz, Ar. Shaina Bosque and Ar. Reynaldo M. Ramos (Performance of Graduates); Ar. Mon-Cres A. Toje, Ar. Charles Angelo Andrada and Ar. John Derick Dasugo (International Linkages and Consortia); Engr. Maila P. Ragasa, Ar. Julius U. Artates, Ar. Gener A. Retuta and Ar. Giuseppe Noe Fidel Alonzo (Extension and Community Service); and Ar. Monserrat Stevens Pescador, Ar. Gren Ivy Guzman, Ar. Carol C. Pugal, Ar. Ronnel Carlos Ramos and Ar. Christian Santamaria (Well Developed Planning Process). The BS Arcchitecture Program Head is Ar. Mon-Cres A. Toje and the Dean of College of Architecture is Ar. Fatima Nicetas R. Alonzo.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science involved Prof. Peter R. Rabanal, Dr. Lailani A. Basa, Mr. Ade John Gestole, Mr. Joel C. Fabillaran, Ms. Cherry Regua, Mr. Eddimar G. Sinco, Mr. Jen Mark P. Pelaez and Mr. Christian A. Pamani (Research); Dr. Fernandino S. Perilla, Dr. Jennyfer D. Alasaas, Mr. Daryl V. Buen, Mr. Gian Paolo Martin Cabanas, Mr. Paul Nikko T. Quilana, Ms. Cammile S. Morales and Ms. Chloe P. Reotutar (Performance of Graduates); Prof. Maribel Tacla, Dr. Harold L. Costales, Dr. Bryan Irvin J. Lamarca, Ms. Caren Kate Q. Cubon, Mr. Ferino Gem R. Madriaga, Ms. Victoria Kirsten R. Sison and Mr. Ritch C. Luat (International Linkages and Consortia); Dr. Rogelio R. Rabena, Dr. Honey Girl A. Avo, Mr. Flynn V. Castro, Mr. Angelito T. Ramos, Mr. Leo Angelou B. Baja, Dr. Arpee C. Aruejo, Ms. Andrea Nicole B. Querubin, Mr. Algie Mark Lander N. Supnet and Mr. Daryl V. Rabang (Extension and Community Service); and Prof. Rosanne S. Agup, Dr. Mariano T. Romano Jr., Dr. Richard C. Arruejo, Mr. Joel S. Morales, Mr. Ramsel Bernice O. Infanta, Mr. Arturo R. Romo Jr., Mr. Geoffrey B. Arranz, Ms. Kristine Paulette C. Baquiran and Mr. Whyche Ezer Que (Well Developed Planning Process). The BS Computer Science Program Head is Dr. Fernandino S. Perilla and the Dean of College of Communication and Information Technology is Prof. Rosanne S. Agup.
For the Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Prof. Trinidad R. Rojo, Ms. Janel B. Abero and Dr. Mervic M. Pariñas (Research); Prof. Lorna C. Navarro, Ms. Charmaine Angela Ancho and Dr. George Philippe Amano (Performance of Graduates); Dr. Arlan G. Reburon, Ms. Jacquiline F. Castillo, Mr. Marvin Antiporda and Mr. Daroll C. Rabina (International Linkages and Consortia); Dr. Erwin Q. Cerna, Mr. Kevin Mel R. Pacpaco, Mr. Danjie Kim R. Ngateb and Ms. Jenifer D. Benzon (Extension and Community Service); and Prof. Myline C. Aleson, Dr. Marlow M. Pacapac, Mr. Ryan Christian I. Sarabia and Ms. Shaymie A. Ulibas (Well Developed Planning Process). The Program head of BS Criminology is Dr. Arlan G. Reburon, and the Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education is Dr. Sina C. BestreThe Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology involved Mr. George Michael C. Amano, Prof. Nelson A. Bajet, Mr. Stanley Arconado, Prof. Jesus C. Garcia, Mr. Robert Serna and Ms. Shela May Delos Santos (Research); Mr. Harrison P. Teodosio, Prof. Ryan A. Racoma, Prof. Karlo Real, Prof. Jayson Cajindos, Mr. Brandon Libed and Mr. Bhernie Jay Tugas (Performance of Graduates); Dr. Vincent Generdo A. Palma, Dr. Joselito Q. Cabaldon, Prof. Orlino Tabbuac, Mr. Emson Lazo, Mr. Trinivic Llanes and Engr. Princess Joy Espejo (International Linkages and Consortia); Dr. Mario R. Reotutar, Prof. Roderick Ian T. Dacanay, Prof. Jesus C. Garcia, Mr. Joe Andrew P. Pescador, Ms. Trisha Marie Pescador, Mr. Laurenze Dacanay and Prof. Elmer Abalos (Extension and Community Service); and Dr. Allan Q. Guillermo, Engr. John Jericho Arquines, Engr. Joselito A. Totaan, Dr. Carlo L. Ventura, Prof. Elvin Balallo, Prof. Oswald Tolentino, Prof. Warmie Tabuso, Mr. Justin Paul Viernes and Ms. Theresa Patrice Lucero (Well Developed Planning Process). The BS Criminology Program Head is Mr. George Michael C. Amano, and College of Technology Dean is Dr. Julius Moises S. Albalos.
For the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Ms. Bonna Mae S. Gorospe, Ms. Jill Ann S. Paranada, Dr. Dean Alvin Pablico, Ms. Diana Mae Simbe, Ms. Vea Nichole R. Galera and Ms. Jimnette Jhe-Ann T. Llanes (Research); Mr. Mico M. Molina, Dr. Grace A. Garcia, Dr. Charo B. Rojas, Ms. Berlin E. Agsalog and Ms. Diane Sablay (Performance of Graduates); Mrs. Alexandria Blake C. Real-Pisalbo, Mr. Antonio N. Ayup, Dr. Mariquit M. Obrero, Dr. Eva Marie C. Avila, Mr. Jerome Mecca and Ms. Gay Anne D. Seguritan (International Linkages and Consortia); Ms. Precious Lyn C. Babida, Ms. Victoria Antonia Rafanan, Dr. Christy B. Venezuela, Ms. May Evelia Ruadap and Mr. Regie Mart R. Halabaso (Extension and Community Service); and Dr. Marifel Q. Acena, Ms. Christian Gea A. Florentino, Dr. Archie Martinez, Ms. Pauline Yanssen Martinez and Mr. Reggie Mart R. Halabaso (Well Developed Planning Process). Mr. Mico M. Molina is the Program Head of BS Psychology, and the Dean of College of Arts and Sciences is Dr. Remedios T. Navarro.
The Bachelor of Science in Social Work had Prof. Aurora R. Quero and Ms. Kristalyn A. Garcia (Research); Mr. Jay-Ar Joshua A. Tolentino, Ms. Sheila L. De Vera and Mr. Jefferson Alcantara (Performance of Graduates); Ms. Jeanne-lyn H. Anicoche and Mr. Mark Joshua Cabildo (International Linkages and Consortia); Ms. Jezinelle Y. Punio and Ms. Lilibeth C. Castañeda (Extension and Community Service); and Prof. Melody T. Gacita and Mr. Lyndon Dave Ton (Well Developed Planning Process). The Dean of the College of Social Work is Prof. Melody T. Gacita.
This accreditation effort aligns with UNP’s ethos of ownership and sustained academic growth, reinforcing its credibility and public trust. It also complements previous successful accreditations that have recognized UNP’s programs at various levels, further solidifying its standing as a leading university in the region and beyond. The ongoing accreditation also highlights the university’s vibrant spirit, dedication to quality, and shared commitment to excellence and meaningful growth in instruction, research, and student support services. It is a milestone that highlights the university’s ongoing journey to stand tall with the best institutions in the world.
The accreditation process is a vital exercise in program evaluation and quality assurance, reflecting UNP’s proactive commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and global competitiveness.
