UDM at the 18th ALCUCOA National Conference!

Universidad de Manila proudly joined the 18th National Conference of ALCUCOA (Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation) with the theme: “Building Institutional Resilience and Sustaining Innovation Through Quality Assurance.”

The two-day conference, held at The Diamond Hotel Ballroom, Roxas Blvd., Manila, on December 9–10, 2025, emphasized the importance of Quality Assurance in Education through discussions on key topics such as Learning Outcomes, Internationalization, Reframing Education, Sustainability and Social Responsibility, and Good Governance.

The program opened with keynote addresses from Hon. Paolo Benigno “Bam” A. Aquino IV, Senator of the Republic of the Philippines, and Dr. Benjamin D. Tayabas, ALCU Founding President and former UDM President.

🎉 Highlight: UDM received an Academic Excellence Award, accepted by University President Dr. Ma. Felma Carlos-Tria, for being recognized as a Top 5 Performing School in the September 2025 Licensure Examination for Social Work and achieving a 100% Passing Rate in the Special Professional Licensure Exam for Professional Teachers.

👏 Congratulations, UDM!