28/10/2026
The Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Competitive Development (DTI-BCD) successfully conducted the fourth batch of the 2026 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Assessors Preparatory Course (APC) bringing together participants from the academe, government agencies, and healthcare institutions on 13–14 and 19–21 October 2026.
The course was facilitated by Engr. Angelica Fraginal, PQA Senior Assessor, who guided participants through the PQA framework, assessment process, and criteria for performance excellence through lectures and interactive workshops.
During the opening program, Director Lilian G. Salonga and Assistant Division Chief Winnalyn Mae P. Amaca, of the DTI-BCD, welcomed the participants and provided an overview of the PQA Program.
In the closing program, Dr. Ian Kenneth Bermeo representative of the Philippine Hospital Association and Adventist Medical Center Manila, a recipient of the PQA Regionalization Level 2 Recognition for Proficiency in Quality Management, encouraged participants to apply the knowledge gained from the course and contribute to building more resilient organizations and a more competitive nation through performance excellence.
Meanwhile, Division Chief Ma. Sheryl R. Santos of the DTI-BCD, congratulated the participants and emphasized that the APC marks the beginning of their journey as quality advocates and potential assessors who can help promote continuous improvement and organizational excellence across sectors. She also led the awarding of certificates of completion.
The activity was conducted in partnership with the Philippine Quality Award Foundation, Association of Government Internal Auditors, Philippine Hospital Association, and Philippine Society for Quality, reflecting their shared commitment to advancing quality, productivity, and performance excellence in Philippine organizations.
