23/09/2026
Stakeholder Voices Highlight Day Three of BTVTED and BTLED Accreditation Visit
September 23, 2026 | Bangued Campus
The third day of the AACCUP accreditation survey visit for the Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTED) and Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLED) programs featured a series of stakeholder interviews, bringing together the voices of alumni, community partners, parents, partner schools, faculty, students, and university administrators.
The alumni were represented by Mr. Miguel Vasquez, Batch 2025, and Mr. Twenthipril Bodonia, Batch 2023. They shared their experiences and perspectives as graduates of the programs.
Community partners from the College’s extension services were also invited to the interview. Barangay Kagawad Mrs. Evelyn Bringas and Mrs. Leonora Cacas shared their observations on the technical skills gained by community members through the extension activities. They also expressed their hopes for more programs and emphasized the importance of sustaining the College’s community extension initiatives.
The perspective of parents was represented by Mrs. Sharone Balderas, whose son graduated from the BTLED program. She shared how happy and proud she was to see her son succeed after completing the program.
Partner schools where CTE student interns are deployed were likewise represented through Dr. Eugene Millare, School Principal of An-anao Integrated School, who shared insights on the College’s partnership and the performance of its student interns.
The core faculty members of BTVTED and BTLED were also interviewed, including Dr. Calixto Valera, Ms. Verena Atmosfera, and Mr. Jake Delos Santos, together with BTVTED Program Head Ms. Ann Creia P. Tupasi. The discussions provided the accreditors with perspectives on instruction, program implementation, and faculty involvement.
Students from both programs also participated in the interviews, particularly on student services and student-related activities. They were Johna Paula L. Laureta, Marvin F. Marquez, Jhunielyn Nicolas Macabeo, Kurt Chairo Funtanilla, Jae Marie Tejada Venancio, Mibo Antonio J. Guimba, Maria Lindsay Andrea Liclican, Maria Rafaela Calope, Ameera Tadiosa and Denise Ainne Libnao, together with Student Government representatives Ian Sevilla and Charles Arsen Neri.
From the administration, Mrs. Patricia Benedito, Administrative Officer of the Bangued Campus, and Dr. Marian Loren Valera, CTE Dean, were interviewed regarding management support, financial resources, and future plans for the programs.
Adding to the smooth flow of the activity were BEEd Program Head Dr. Ramir Bañez and BECEd Program Head Dr. Dexter Ulidan, who facilitated the transition from one stakeholder group to another throughout the interview sessions.
The interviews provided the accreditation team with an opportunity to hear directly from the people who experience, support, and contribute to the implementation of the BTVTED and BTLED programs.
With the active participation of its stakeholders, Day Three of the accreditation survey visit concluded successfully leading to another meaningful day of demonstrating the collective efforts of the University of Abra College of Teacher Education toward quality teacher education.
