Benilde earns international, 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 which 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.” 

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