
In pursuit of quality enhancement and preparation for accreditation, the Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC) hosted a two-day Open Registration Program (ORP) on Quality Assurance in TVET Programs and Services Delivery of Institutions through Accreditation from March 11 to 12, 2025 at its headquarters in Pasig City, Metro Manila.
The delegation, led by Ms. Ria Gomez, Supervising TESD Specialist of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Region V, consisted of 44 participants from the following TVET institutions in the Bicol Region, Philippines: San Francisco Institute of Science and Technology (SFIST), Camarines Sur Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (CASIFMAS), Ragay Polytechnic Skills Institute (RPSI), Cabugao School of Handicraft & Cottage Industries (CSHCI), Masbate Institute of Fisheries and Technology (MIFT), Bulusan National Vocational Technical School (BNVTS), and Sorsogon National Agricultural School (SNAS).




The two-day ORP consisted of sessions with Dr. Kesavan Ulaganathen, CPSC Faculty Consultant and APACC Chairperson; Prof. Naeem Yaqoob, CPSC Faculty Specialist and APACC Co-Chairperson; and Ms. Julifer Madeja, APACC Officer. The sessions covered APACC application procedures, accreditation process, submission of self-study reports (SSR), and development of an institutional system development plan. The participants were also introduced to the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) framework which is the foundation of the seven APACC criteria.



After the sessions, the participants visited Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati, an APACC Silver Awardee, where they were given a comprehensive orientation on the institution’s best practices and a tour of its facilities.
The participants successfully completed the two-day ORP and awarded them certificates of participation during the closing ceremony. Selected participants also shared their insights gained from the program, and extended their profound gratitude to CPSC for allowing them to dream and be motivated to pursue APACC accreditation.


As the program concluded, Prof. Naeem summarized the two-day session wherein he recommended exploring innovative approaches to improve the TVET system as part of the quality enhancement journey. Similarly, Ms. Gomez emphasized in her special remarks that quality is a continuous and never-ending journey. With this, she imparted a message for the 44 participants to embrace the challenges that come along with improvement and take this opportunity to apply for APACC accreditation.
Prof. Dr. Dhameja delivers his closing remarks to conclude the program
Finally, Prof. Dr. Dhameja congratulated the 44 participants for completing the program and thanked the CPSC staff, APACC, and TESDA for another successful collaborative program provided for TVET Philippines. He also expressed his hopes for a sustainable APACC as it continues to expand its reach both locally and internationally.