19/08/2026
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Four UP Manila Academic Programs Pass 521st AUN-QA Program Assessment
The University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila) successfully passed the 521st ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Programme Assessment with four academic programs: the Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Doctor of Medicine. Held from June 2–4, 2026, the assessment evaluated the programs under the AUN-QA Programme Level Version 4.0 Framework, covering expected learning outcomes, program structure and content, teaching and learning approaches, student assessment, academic staff, student support services, facilities and infrastructure, and outputs and outcomes.
The international peer assessment recognized the programs’ outcomes-based curricula, qualified academic staff, strong research culture, experiential learning opportunities, stakeholder participation, student support systems, and graduate competencies.
The assessors also recommended continued improvements in outcome-based education, program outcome measurement, stakeholder engagement, curriculum and learning resources, international benchmarking, and international mobility and collaboration. The assessment reflects UP Manila’s continuing efforts to strengthen academic quality and pursue continuous improvement through internationally recognized quality assurance standards.
Front and center of this massive institutional undertaking was a coordinated effort by the university’s academic leadership, led by CM Dean Charlotte Chiong, CAS Dean Ma. Teresa G. De Guzman, and CP Dean Mac Ardy Gloria, whose guidance anchored the preparatory work within their respective disciplines. This college-level dedication was matched by the strategic direction of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Bernadette Heizel Reyes and the steering leadership of the Quality Assurance Office Director Bhabita Murjani, who managed the complex task of aligning institutional operations with rigorous international benchmarks.
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SDG Contributions:
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: Strengthened the quality of health-related education by assessing the BS Pharmacy, BS Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Doctor of Medicine programs against international quality assurance standards, supporting the preparation of competent health professionals.
SDG 4 – Quality Education: Promoted continuous improvement in academic programs through international peer assessment of curricula, teaching and learning approaches, student assessment, faculty qualifications, student support, facilities, and learning outcomes.
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities: Supported equitable access to quality higher education by strengthening student support systems and academic programs designed to develop competencies across diverse student populations.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Advanced international academic collaboration through the participation of assessors from universities in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore, while encouraging greater international mobility, benchmarking, and collaboration.
