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13/08/2026

𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒| On August 13, 2026, on the occasion of the CEAP REGION VII ASSEMBLY, Fr. Karel S. San Juan, SJ shared essential and valuable insights on topics that resonate in today's Catholic world.

In his keynote address, he stated, "𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆... 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔... 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅".

Fr. Karel utilized the image of constellations to explain how people, despite their differences, can come together and create something meaningful. Like the stars in the night sky, each person has a unique place and purpose. When they shine together, they form a constellation - a beautiful picture of unity, hope, and shared mission.

Moreover, he also described educators as 'Artists of the Human Spirit' and “Choreographers of Hope”. Their mission goes beyond teaching lessons and sharing knowledge. Educators are called to go deep within, walk together, share love and joy, form values and virtue, unite knowledge and meaning, and promote peace.

Education may not always be easy, but the journey becomes lighter when we know that we are not alone. The concept of constellation reminds us that every person matters - not only as an individual star, but as part of a greater whole.

We may face challenges that try to dim our light, but when we stand together, support one another, and remain rooted in our mission, we can continue to shine brightly together as one.

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍| On August 13, 2026, on the occasion of Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time and the opening of the CEAP REGION VII ASSEMBLY.

In the Gospel today, presided over by Most Rev. Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon, DD, Bishop of the Diocese of Talibon, tells us of Peter asking Jesus,“𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅, 𝒊𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒆, 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑰 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒎? 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝑰 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 7 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒖𝒕 77 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔.”

During Bishop Parcon’s homily, he stated that in our society today, we are so divided. Politics has polarized us, and as educators, we should come to terms with the reality of the situation by reminding ourselves that we are called to reconciliation and not continue fueling the fire that has been burning in our society.

He also reminds us that as Catholics, we must have the capacity to say, “I must hurt, but I will not become a person who hurts others.” “I must be wronged, but I will not allow resentment to control my life.” “I will remember what happened, but I will choose to forgive.” This is the education of the heart. This is the education of the Gospel. This is what Catholic education is all about.

May this celebration strengthen our faith and renew our commitment to the mission of Catholic education.

06/08/2026

BED Commissions Hold an Online Team Chairpersons Retooling

The three Basic Education Commissions conducted a half-day online retooling session for team chairpersons on July 18, 2026, via Zoom. Entitled “Chairing with Consistency: Recalibrating PAASCU Team Chairpersons on Process, Judgment, and Report Quality”, the activity brought together 51 team chairpersons to strengthen their shared understanding of accreditation processes, professional judgment, and report writing.

Mr. Ricardo Palo, Executive Director, opened the program by emphasizing the pivotal role of team chairpersons in advancing PAASCU’s mission. He underscored that team chairs are entrusted with translating accreditation standards into sound professional judgment, guiding survey teams throughout the accreditation process, and ensuring that PAASCU’s practices remain fair, consistent, and credible. He also expressed his appreciation for the participants’ continued commitment to quality assurance and excellence in accreditation.

The first session, “One Standard, One Process, One Team: Recalibrating the Chairperson’s Role”, facilitated by Dr. Monina Manalang, Chair of the Basic Education Commission, focused on the roles and responsibilities of team chairpersons. She highlighted the leadership role of team chairs in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of accreditation visits, emphasizing the importance of preparation, collaboration, and objective decision-making.

The second session, “From Evidence to Judgment: Calibrating Ratings, Commendations and Recommendations, and Decision Logic”, was presented by Mr. Ringo Blanca, Chair of the Secondary Education Commission, who discussed the development of accreditation narratives, the determination of ratings, and the preparation of commendations and recommendations. He stressed that accreditation reports serve as the lasting impression left with schools and stand as tangible evidence of PAASCU’s integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.

The final session, “Chairing in the Real World: Challenges, Pitfalls, and Best Practices”, was led by Mr. Rafael Patrick Pecjo, Chair of the Elementary Education Commission. Addressing comments and suggestions gathered from team chairpersons, he discussed key concerns related to report-writing consistency, technical requirements, professional relationships, appropriate boundaries, and established protocols in accreditation work.

The program concluded with a synthesis delivered by Ms. Ana Hernandez, who reflected on the key insights from the three sessions. She described the retooling as “a gift of growth” for all participants and encouraged team chairpersons to carry these learnings into future accreditation visits. As a closing activity, participants shared one chairing practice they committed to standardizing in their future engagements, a collective pledge to uphold quality, consistency, and excellence in every PAASCU survey.

06/08/2026

PAASCU Higher Education Commissions Hold Online Retooling Program for Team Chairs

The six Higher Education Commissions of PAASCU conducted an online retooling program for current and prospective team chairpersons on July 9, 2026, drawing forty-seven participants from member institutions nationwide. The activity, themed The Art of Team Leadership in Accreditation: Clarity, Coordination, Credibility, responded to the growing demands on accreditation leaders in an increasingly digital and evidence-driven environment.

In her welcome remarks delivered on behalf of the PAASCU Board of Trustees, Sr. Marissa R. Viri, RVM, underscored the relational nature of accreditation and the crucial role of team chairs in upholding quality assurance and service to schools. She highlighted clarity, coordination, and credibility as key qualities for PAASCU team leaders—clarity in interpreting standards and communicating expectations, coordination in drawing out the strengths of team members and managing visits smoothly, and credibility built on rigorous, consistent, and integrity-based processes.

The morning sessions focused on the 23 PAASCU Standards and their role in ensuring that accreditation remains firmly anchored on evidence. Resource persons walked participants through the full trajectory of a PAASCU visit, from applying standards to institutional data to managing teams and facilitating consensus during deliberations. Particular attention was given to the responsibilities of team chairs when leading high-stakes engagements with schools, including how to guide discussions, balance differing perspectives, and maintain fairness in judgment.

In the afternoon, the program shifted to ethical and leadership concerns that arise in accreditation practice. Participants revisited PAASCU’s expectations on avoiding conflicts of interest and handling ethical dilemmas, followed by a workshop on crafting comprehensive team chair reports and conducting effective post-accreditation wrap-up and closing meetings. Sessions also tackled the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the preparation of accreditation reports, reinforcing that any use of digital tools must remain transparent, ethical, and aligned with PAASCU’s standards of integrity.

The retooling program was organized with the support of PAASCU commissions, speakers, facilitators, and the Secretariat, whose collective efforts ensured a well-structured and interactive online training. Special appreciation was extended to Dr. Lucille Calairo and Ms. Jane Bayotlang for spearheading the initiative and overseeing its preparations. By the end of the day, participants came away with renewed confidence in their leadership roles, deeper insight into ethical and technical aspects of accreditation, and a reinforced commitment to clarity, coordination, and credibility in service of PAASCU’s mission.

06/08/2026

𝟕 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎

The countdown has officially begun!

In just 7 days, Catholic educators from across 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜𝗜 will come together as one, united in faith and service for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆.

The stars are aligning for CEAP.

See you soon!

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06/08/2026

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01/07/2026

LAST DAY FOR THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

When a school activity ends in tragedy, where does the school's responsibility begin — and end?

How far does a school's duty of care extend, especially beyond the campus gates?

Under the doctrine of IN LOCO PARENTIS, schools step into the role of a parent. But what does that actually require of you when students are on field trips, team activities, or off-campus events? When is the school liable? When is it not? And how do you protect both your students and your institution?

Join Atty. Joseph Noel M. Estrada for "In Loco Parentis: Understanding the Role and Duty of Schools on Student Safety and Discipline On and Off-Campus."

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