Benilde earns international and local accreditations anew

The ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) and the Philippine Accrediting
Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) have both granted new
certifications to several degree programs of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB).

Established in 1998, the AUN-QA is an international certification system that assesses the
presence and effective implementation of quality assurance mechanisms that lead to desired
student outcomes. It develops regional identity, solidarity, and improves the academic quality
of institutions in the ASEAN region.

Recently, AUN-QA granted certifications to the Animation Program and Business Management
Program.

Benilde presently has a total of 12 certified programs under the AUN-QA.

The certification acknowledges that the college’s degree programs have attained quality
standards comparable to international programs.

PAASCU, on the other hand, is the first and oldest accreditation body in the Philippines since
1957.

A member of the Federation Accrediting Agencies in the Philippines (FAAP), it accredits
institutions and academic programs and assures the quality improvement of the academic
programs of its member schools. It ensures the continuous development of institutions
grounded in educational vision, mission and philosophy.

Recently, PAASCU granted five years of re-accreditation to four programs: Hospitality and
Luxury Management (Level 4), International Hospitality Management (Level 3), Multimedia Arts
(Level 3), and Information Systems (Level 2).

PAASCU likewise granted accreditations to the Photography, Fashion Design and
Merchandising, Dance, Music Production, Theater Arts, Production Design, and Applied Deaf
Studies Programs.

These initial accreditations, which are all Level 1, are valid for three years.

Today, Benilde has a total of 21 accredited programs under PAASCU.

These recognitions certify the programs’ compliance with government regulations and reflect
the effective linkages, teaching-learning systems, institutional management, and community
engagement.

In his message to the community, Benilde President Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC stated that the
milestones affirm the college’s steadfast commitment to academic quality and innovation.

“These recognitions are not simply validations of compliance; they represent our ongoing effort
to build a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity,” he said. “They also embody the
dedication and passion of our community.”

Fernandez likewise extended his deepest gratitude to the Center for Quality Management and
Accreditation (CQMA) for steering the process, as well as to the faculty and administrators,
“whose hard work, expertise, and commitment made these achievements possible.”

“As we welcome this new academic year, let us take pride in these results but also see them as
a challenge to go further,” he added. “With a renewed spirit, we will continue to open new pathways, strengthen our impact, and shape transformative education that prepares Benildeans to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.”

For more information on Benilde and its program offerings, visit benilde.edu.ph.