Engr. Alejandro H. Ballado Jr., EVP and COO of Mapúa MCM, with Ms. Joyce Anne Samaniego, Executive Director of PACU; Atty. Anna Maria Abad, Legal Counsel of PACU; Mr. Marco Alfredo Benitez, President of PACU; Dr. Victoriano Tirol III, 1st Vice President of PACU; Ms. Laurice Faye Juarez, 2nd Vice President of PACU; Dr. Ma. Socorro Eala, Secretary of PACU; and Dr. Zorba Bnn Baustista, Treasurer of PACU, during the PACU Annual General Assembly and National Conference.
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) further strengthened its commitment to educational excellence and collaboration as it was officially recognized as a member of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) during the PACU Annual General Assembly and National Conference held on September 27, 2025, at the Makati Diamond Residences, Makati City.
The annual event gathered leaders and representatives from higher education institutions across the country to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in Philippine higher education. It also served as the official venue to acknowledge Mapúa MCM’s membership in PACU, affirming the institution’s shared vision of advancing quality, innovation, and inclusivity in higher education.
Mapúa MCM’s Plaque of Membership from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) during the Annual General Assembly and National Conference.
Key discussions during the conference centered on academic freedom, workforce development, and leadership in higher education, with insightful presentations from Dr. Karol Mark R. Yee (EDCOM 2), Atty. Joseph Noel M. Estrada(COCOPEA), Dr. Rhodora Angela F. Ferrer (PEAC), and Dr. Edizon A. Fermin (NTC). These conversations underscored the importance of collaboration, policy development, and knowledge-sharing in strengthening the country’s educational system.
The event aligns closely with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by promoting collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and policy development that enhance the quality and relevance of higher education in the Philippines.
Through its active involvement in PACU, Mapúa MCM reaffirms its role as a progressive institution dedicated to shaping a future-ready educational landscape — one that champions innovation, inclusivity, and excellence for all learners.