The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office (UPD QAO) held the inaugural QAhusayan Fair from September 7 to 11, 2026, officially marking September as the University’s Quality Assurance (QA) Month. Themed “Empowering Excellence through a Culture of Quality,” the five-day Fair brought together academic and administrative units to showcase initiatives, projects, and practices that demonstrate how quality is embedded in the University’s work.
Previously observed annually as the QA Month, the initiative takes on a new format this year with the introduction of the QAhusayan Fair, which will now be held every two years. QA Month activities will continue to be held in the intervening year, allowing the University community to sustain its engagement with quality assurance initiatives between each installment of the Fair. The QAhusayan Fair showcases quality improvement projects of faculty members, and staff.
UPD Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, School of Urban and Regional Planning Dean Dina C. Magnaye, and UPD QAO Director Evangeline C. Amor posed for a photo with the attendees of the QAhusayan Fair opening ceremony at Pilar Herrera Hall, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy.
The QAhusayan Fair was opened with a brief ceremony held on September 7, 2026 at the Pilar Herrera Hall, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP), with members of the UP Diliman community in attendance, including UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, CSSP Dean Ruth R. Lusterio-Rico, School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) Dean Dina R. Magnaye, and UPD QAO Director Evangeline C. Amor.
In his opening message, Chancellor Vistan situated the Fair within the University’s broader pursuit of continuous improvement. As he put it, “The work of improving the University will continue—in our classrooms and laboratories, in our offices and service units, in our meetings and planning sessions, and in the many decisions we make each day.” He further observed that such efforts “will not always be visible, and it will not always have a name,” underscoring how quality can be found in both institutional initiatives and everyday work.
UPD Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II delivered his message at the QAhusayan Fair opening ceremony.
Welcoming participants to the inaugural Fair, Director Amor emphasized the role of quality assurance in supporting the mandate of the University towards its stakeholders, extending beyond mere compliance and external assessments to the different ways that units can examine and strengthen their own work. She then introduced the poster presentations that are located at the Palma Hall Lobby, which featured initiatives from academic and administrative units across the University.
Below are the initiatives that have been accepted as poster presentations:
| Poster Title | Unit | College/Office |
|---|---|---|
| QAhusayan in Practice: Strengthening Systems and Support at UP SLIS | Quality Assurance Office | School of Library and Information Studies |
| HABI: CHE Library Community Engagement and Extension Activities | College of Home Economics Library | University Library |
| From Access to Impact: Transforming Library Services through Quality Improvement (Systematizing Research Support, Digital Access, and Patron Engagement at the UP MSI Library) | Marine Science Institute Library | University Library |
| PANDAYAN: Three-Level Library Orientation and Instruction Program A Research Support Service of the College of Home Economics Library | College of Home Economics Library | University Library |
| Bringing the Stars Back: Cost-Effective Repair, Restoration, and Smart Automation of the 40-cm UP NISMED Telescope | High School Earth Science Group | National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development |
| BRSL Workshops: Empowering Communities Through Capacity Building (BRSL as UPD Galing Awardee) | Biological Research and Services Laboratory | Natural Sciences Research Institute |
| OCA Portal - Building the Future: Transparency in Infrastructure | Office of the Campus Architect | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development |
| The ULtimate Library Hop: Discover, Connect, and Explore with UPD Libraries | University Library | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs |
| From Gap to Solution: Quality-Driven Systems Development at the UP Diliman University Library | Information Technology Division | University Library |
| "Skip the Lines! Book Your PEHA Online!" | University Health Service | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs |
| Honor and Excellence Within and Beyond the Archipelago: Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Sustainability to Lipad-Aral International Student Exchange Program | Office of International Linkages Diliman | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs |
| Kalinga sa Saliksik: Enriching BS FLCD Students’ Research Experience through an Integrated Support System | Department of Family Life and Child Development | College of Home Economics |
| Pamilyang FLCD: Cultivating and Nurturing Student Well-Being through the Informal and Formal Supports | Department of Family Life and Child Development | College of Home Economics |
| AIT Embracing Digital Transformation @ 50: Online Internal File Tracking System and Venue Reservation Platforms | UP AIT QA Team | Asian Institute of Tourism |
| The UP Diliman Smart CCTV Initiative: Empowering a Secure, Open Campus through Centralized Surveillance and Ethical Data Governance | Public Safety and Security Office | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs |
| Project H.O.M.E.: A Harmonized Online Management Ecosystem for Transparency, Accessibility, and Engagement of the Department of Home Economics Education (DHEEd) | Department of Home Economics Education | College of Home Economics |
| Click, Upload, Clear: Bypassing Bottlenecks in Campus Hazardous Waste Verification | UP Diliman Environmental Management Office | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs |
| Consolidated Library Materials Procurement as a Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Initiative | Acquisitions Section | University Library |
| Beyond Paper: Transforming the CHE Individual Research and Publication Record Process into a Fully Automated Procedure | Office of Research and Publications | College of Home Economics |
| Geog 192 Field Class 2026: P3DM of Brgy. Semirara, Caluya, Antique | Department of Geography | College of Social Sciences and Philosophy |
In the lead-up to the fair, the UPD QAO issued a call for applications for poster presentations, inviting academic and administrative units to share completed projects, ongoing programs, and other initiatives that demonstrate how quality is embedded in their respective work.
A total of 20 posters were selected for the presentation, most of which came from administrative units. Nine (9) posters were selected from the academic units. Ten (10) presenters are Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS), and there were three (3) presentations led by faculty members and another three (3) from the administrative staff. Four (4) presentations were made by Individual Contract of Service (ICS) personnel.
Poster presenters interacted with members of the UP Diliman Community during the four-day QAhusayan Fair exhibit at the Palma Hall Lobby, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy.
The posters were featured in a five-day exhibit at the Palma Hall Lobby of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy from September 7 to 11, 2026 where it is accessible to students, staff, and visitors. The presenters were assigned time blocks in the morning and afternoon of each day to give them opportunities to elaborate on their posters, discuss the processes behind their initiatives, and inspire visitors and other members of the UP Diliman community. Visitors were issued poster trail cards that they can use to claim prizes. The UPD QAO also put up a taho station on September 8, 2026 as a refreshment for the visitors and poster presenters.
Various UP Diliman stakeholders, including academic staff, administrative staff, and students, visited the QAhusayan Fair exhibit and engaged in the activities.
The presentations offered a glimpse into the breadth of quality-related work taking place across UP Diliman—from digital transformation and process improvement, research and academic support, student and community engagement, library and information services, infrastructure and campus operations, to initiatives promoting inclusion, sustainability, and well-being.
The exhibit also made visible the different ways quality can be pursued across units, shaped by their respective mandates and contexts but grounded in a shared commitment to improving processes, services, systems, programs, and experiences within the University.
The fair faced challenges brought about by inclement weather, including class suspensions and the implementation of flexible work arrangements that affected participation throughout the week. Despite these disruptions, participating units, presenters, and organizers adapted to the changing circumstances and sustained the scheduled activities.
Know more about the inaugural QAhusayan Fair here: https://qa.upd.edu.ph/the-up-diliman-qahusayan-fair/
Another graduate program of the UP Population Institute (UPPI) successfully underwent the external quality review process on October 19-22, 2026, marking the completion of the first round of external quality assurance (EQA) of both graduate programs of the Institute. The Master in Population Studies (M PopStud) program engaged external quality reviewers from UP Diliman and foreign higher education institutions. Under the UP QA System, the visit is categorized as EQA Type D, and was partly funded through the Visiting Professor Program of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA). University and College administrators, External Quality Reviewers, and representatives of the Master in Population Studies program posed for a group photo during the opening session of the 6th External Quality Review Visit. From left to right: Associate Professor Apryl Mae C. Parcon, Graduate Program Coordinator; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Mary Ann G. Bacolod; Professor Emeritus Irene Villaseñor; Associate Professor Chalermpol Chamchan; Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Maria Vanessa Lusung-Oyzon; UP Population Institute Director Maria Paz Marquez; and Associate Professor Jake Rom D. Cadag, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Office of the Associate Dean for Research, Extension, and Publications. The review was led by Professor Emeritus Irene Villaseñor from the UP
The Master of Science (Geography), Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy), and Bachelor of Public Administration programs of the University of the Philippines Diliman successfully completed the 5th External Quality Review (EQR) Visit held from September 30 to October 2, 2026. The three degree programs serve distinct academic and professional purposes, from advancing geographical research and understanding complex ideas to preparing students for careers in education, private industries, and public service. Reviewing them presented an opportunity to examine how their curricula and learning experiences prepare graduates to apply their knowledge in their respective fields and respond to the needs of the communities and sectors they serve. The External Quality Reviewers, UPD Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, UPD QAO Director Evangeline C. Amor, CSSP Dean Ruth R. Lusterio-Rico, and NCPAG Dean Kristoffer B. Berse posed for a group photo during the opening session. The review was conducted by an EQR Team composed of academic and quality assurance practitioners from UP Diliman and UP Manila. Professor Emeritus Irene M. Villaseñor of the Institute of Chemistry served as the Lead External Quality Reviewer (EQR) for the MS Geography program, as well as the Chief of the EQR team. She was assisted by Associate Professor
Culminating a week of collaborative learning and unit showcases, the inaugural UP Diliman QAhusayan Fair concluded on September 11, 2026 with a celebratory closing ceremony.
During the opening ceremony of the inaugural UP Diliman QAhusayan Fair 2026 held on September 7, 2026, Dean Dina C. Magnaye, presented the transformative journey of the School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) as a world-class academic unit of the University of the Philippines.
The UP Diliman College of Engineering, in partnership with UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office, successfully conducted the week-long CoE Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing Workshop on August 10-14, 2026, targeting the continuous quality improvement of their graduate degree programs.
The BS Biology and BS FLCD programs of UP Diliman successfully underwent the 504th AUN-QA Programme Assessment on July 21-23, 2026, together with the Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and the Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Arts programs of UP Mindanao.