The Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) continues to uphold its commitment to international quality standards as its College President, Dr. Lynette A. Bontia, and Quality Assurance Director, Dr. Jovelyn L. Franca, participated in the 26th ASEAN University Network–Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Training Course for Accomplishing Programme Assessment, Version 4.0, held from October 14 to 17, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The training brought together ASEAN university personnel responsible for quality assurance and program assessment across the region. Participants gained in-depth understanding of the AUN-QA framework, processes, and best practices in evaluating academic programs in alignment with global standards. The AUN-QA Training Course aims to strengthen institutional capacities in conducting internal and external quality assessments, fostering academic excellence and continuous improvement among ASEAN higher education institutions.
Through their participation, Dr. Bontia and Dr. Franca demonstrated SPAMAST’s proactive stance in international collaboration and its unwavering dedication to enhancing academic quality and institutional credibility. Their engagement signifies SPAMAST’s effort to align its systems with ASEAN benchmarks, paving the way for future program accreditations and global linkages.
This initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, by promoting inclusive, equitable, and high-standard learning opportunities through strengthened quality assurance practices in higher education.
