Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) formally opened its Institutional Accreditation through an opening program held today, July 28, at the BiPSU Gymnasium, officially commencing the three-day evaluation by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP).

The program gathered key BiPSU officials, faculty members, staff, students, and stakeholders to welcome the AACCUP accreditation team. It was also graced by Hon. Roselyn Espina-Paras, vice governor of Biliran, representing Governor Hon. Rogelio J. Espina, and Ms. Jean Clare Diu, private sector representative and member of the BiPSU Board of Regents.

In his opening message, University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. welcomed the accreditors and underscored the University’s commitment to strengthening its systems and processes.

“Today, we present BiPSU as one that is proud of how far it has come, at the same time determined to move forward,” said Dr. Cañezo. “For and on behalf of all the weavers, we open our University to this process with confidence and hope. May this accreditation affirm our strengths and bring us closer to the kind of university our students, our communities, and our people in the province and beyond truly deserve.” 

Dr. Milabel Enriquez Ho, AACCUP executive director and team coordinator/consultant, delivered the Statement of Purpose and presented the institutional accreditation team. In her message, she emphasized the University’s role in preparing its graduates for greater opportunities.

“You are now out of darkness. You are now in a bright community with better opportunities, and you are ready to take the world because BiPSU has made you, carved you, and shaped you to do what you are doing now,” said Dr. Ho.

The institutional accreditation team is composed of Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, team leader and lead accreditor for Area I – Governance and Management; Dr. Alona M. Belarga, lead accreditor for Area II – Teaching, Learning and Evaluation and Area III – Faculty and Staff; Dr. Cecilio L. Manarpaac, lead accreditor for Area IV – Research and Area V – Extension, Consultancy and Linkages; Dr. Lovenel D. Gako, lead accreditor for Area VI – Support to Students and Area VII – Library; and Dr. Pia Rhoda P. Lucero, lead accreditor for Area VIII – Infrastructure and Other Learning Resources and Area IX – Quality Assurance Culture. They are also joined by Ms. Merelyn G. Dela Cruz, AACCUP executive assistant, and Mr. Jimson L. Lamarroza, AACCUP IT staff.

The institutional accreditation will continue until July 30, covering BiPSU's systems and processes across key areas in support of its commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and institutional excellence.

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