Asia Pacific College (APC) proudly announces another significant milestone in its academic journey: the Business Administration (BA) and Tourism Management (TM) programs have been certified by the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance, following a rigorous assessment.
This certification reflects APC’s strong commitment to maintaining and upholding exceptional standards of quality education.
The AUN-QA, through the Executive Director of ASEAN University Network, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapan Laiprakobsup, commended APC’s dedication and continuous efforts in ensuring that both programs meet the stringent requirements set by AUN-QA standards.
Mr. Gerard Keith Igot, TM Program Director, shared, “This moment is more than a milestone -it reflects the heart and soul poured into our Tourism Management program through the years. It honors the people behind the work, the dreams that shaped the curriculum and the purpose that continues to guide us. To our students, faculty, staff and partners—thank you for walking this journey with us and believing in what we stand for. This recognition affirms our steadfast commitment to quality education that is globally recognized and grounded in purpose. Let it be more than a celebration. Let it be a promise to keep growing and leading with integrity and heart. Mabuhay ang Turismo!”
Additionally, the School of Management’s Executive Director and BA Program Director, Mr. Jose Roberto del Rosario, stated that the certification of the Business Administration program affirms APC’s dedication to delivering globally benchmarked business education. “Our mission has always been to bridge academic rigor with real-world application. This recognition assures our stakeholders that we are on the right path—developing agile, innovative, and ethical business professionals ready to thrive in a rapidly changing global environment. He further emphasized, “Accreditation is not the destination—it is a commitment to continuous improvement. We will continue enhancing our programs, engaging our partners, and inspiring our students to lead with excellence and purpose.”
Congratulations to the entire APC community for this landmark achievement—an inspiring testament to our shared pursuit of academic excellence. In addition to the prestigious local and international accreditation, the inclusion of international certification efforts such as AUN-QA further underscores APC’s commitment to global standards in Quality Assurance. May this success pave the way for more programs to attain greater heights and international recognition in the years ahead.
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The ASEAN University Network (AUN), established in 1995, aims to foster higher education cooperation and development to enhance regional integration and achieve global standards. A key component, AUN-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), is responsible for: 1) Promoting a quality assurance culture in higher education institutions (HEIs); 2) Raising the quality of higher education in the ASEAN region; and 3) Collaborating with regional and international bodies for the benefit of the ASEAN community. [https://www.aunsec.org/]
