The Novitiate, a training center for young Filipino women wishing to become Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, was blessed and opened.
The Kindergarten Department was opened, with an enrollment of six, upon request of families in the neighborhood. The school was named St. Paul Institution.
Grade I was opened with one higher grade opened each year and boys accepted up to Grade 2.
The government recognized the Grade School Department.
The High School Department started with three students.
The Chapel, which was built through the efforts of Reverend Mother St. Xavier, the Provincial Superior, was inaugurated. The maiden issue of the school paper, St. Paul’s Echo, was published.
The first High School Graduation was held.
The Novitiate was transferred to Quezon City.
The Alumnae Association was organized.
The College Department opened with First Year Education, H.E. major; Two-Year Normal College; and One-Year Secretarial Course.
The Conservatory of Music, with majors in Piano Forte, Violin, and Voice, was opened. St. Paul Institution was renamed St. Paul College of Manila.
The Japanese occupied the school compound.
The Japanese Army bombed the school; the chapel’s façade with the crucified Christ surviving.
The government recognized the High School Department.
Mother Anna de Jesus, SPC, was installed as Superior of St. Paul Manila. Education, Liberal Arts, Junior Normal, Secretarial Science, Elementary, and Junior Teacher’s Courses in Piano were recognized by the government.
The government recognized a one year CSS and additional Music courses.
The rebuilt chapel was blessed in solemn ceremonies presided over by His Grace, the Most Rev. Michael J. O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila.
Mother Socorro Angela Reyes, SPC was installed as Directress/Superior of St. Paul Manila. The PAULINIAN bagged 1st Prize, School Press Red Feather Award.
The String Orchestra was organized.
The new Administration Building was blessed.
The Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) was recognized by the government.
St. Paul College of Manila won the First Place in the nation-wide examination on the Marian Catechism. A college freshman scored 99%. The prize, a lovely statue of the Blessed Mother, is now in the St. Paul Manila Museum.
Mother Gabriel McGrath, SPC was installed as Superior and Mother Socorro as Directress. Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) was recognized.
The Liberal Arts, Commerce, and Education programs were accredited by PAASCU. St. Paul College of Manila joined the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) as Charter Member.
The Fleur-de-lis Auditorium was blessed.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) was opened with five-year BSN, four-year BSN, two-year Supplemental Course.
The government recognized the BSN program.
BSN began an unbroken chain of 100% passing rate in the Nursing Board Exams in the next 25 years from 1962 until 1989.
The government recognized the Supplemental Course in BSN.
PAASCU Accreditation was granted to the High School Department.
Sr. Benjamine de Jesus Ponce, SPC, was installed as Directress of SPC Manila.
The Kindergarten Department was moved to Ortigas, Pasig. The High School Department underwent PAASCU Re-accreditation. The government recognized the AB-Communication Arts Program. The Board of Trustees was re-organized, from five to 15 members.
Sr. Benjamine de Jesus Ponce, SPC, was installed as 1st President of SPCM. The Grade School Department was moved to Ortigas, Pasig.
Sr. Milagros du Rosaire Ycazas, SPC, was installed as 2nd President of SPCM. Approval of AB Economics and Two-Year Junior Management was received.
Sr. Mary Cyril Corpus, SPC, was installed as 3rd President of SPCM. Inter-Institutional Consortium (IIC) was formed with DLSU, PCU, PNU, SSC. The High School Department underwent 2nd PAASCU Re-Accreditation. The College Department (Liberal Arts, Commerce, and Education) had its 3rd PAASCU Accreditation.
First graduation of BS in Food and Nutrition was held. The College of Nursing underwent initial PAASCU accreditation, the first School of Nursing in the Philippines to apply for PAASCU Accreditation.
The Five-Year BSN and two-year supplemental courses were phased-out. SPU Manila Mission Statement was revised.
Re-accreditation of Liberal Arts, Commerce, Education, and Nursing Programs was undertaken Major in Marketing of the Business Program was opened. First graduation of SPCM-DLSU Shared Degree Program in AB Economics and SPCM-PNC in Education was held.
The High School phase-out was started. Courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Secretarial Administration, and major in Public Relations were opened.
Degree courses in Information and Computer Science and Economics were opened. A graduate placed 3rd in the Nutritionists’ Board Exam.
Another graduate placed 4th in the Nutritionists’ Board Exam.
Sr. Miriam Raymond Victoriano, SPC was installed as 4th President of SPCM. Last high school graduation was held before the department was moved to Ortigas, Pasig.
First graduation of the Computer Science Program was held.
The Grade School Department was re-opened. Re-accreditation of Liberal Arts, Commerce, Education, and Nursing programs was undertaken.
The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) granted accreditation status to the following programs surveyed by the PAASCU: Computer Science Program (Level I), Nursing Program (Level III), and Arts and Sciences, Education, and Commerce Programs (Level III) Last graduation for Food and Nutrition program was held. The new SPCM Dormitory was blessed.
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy was offered. FAAP granted Level II accredited status to Computer Science. Sr. Natividad de Jesus Feraren, SPC was installed as 5th President of SPCM.
The Paula Pilipina Foundation, an active, non-violent movement involved in productive work-related concerns that are pro-life, pro-country, and pro-God, was officially launched.
Nursing graduates attained 100% passing in Board Exams.
The SPU Manila Centennial Gift to the Church project, which is the Formation of 100 Catechists, was launched.
SPU Manila received a Professorial Chair Grant from Mrs. Ana Grace Rosales-Co.
The Grand Centennial Celebration of SPU Manila was opened with a Mass in the Manila Metropolitan Cathedral, presided over by Archbishop of Manila, Luis Antonio Tagle.
Blessing and Grand Opening of the SPU Manila Museum and Archives was held.
The Centennial Marker and Sculptures in the Centennial Garden were unveiled.
The Grand Centennial Alumni Homecoming, held in the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, was attended by over 2000 alumni and guests, including former St. Paul Manila Superior, Mother Gabriel McGrath, SPC, who came from London.
The centennial coffee table book, A Hundred Thousand Miracles, edited by Marionette O. Martinez, was launched in the homecoming.
SPU Manila received a Professorial Chair Grant from the Centennial Golden Jubilarians, HS 62.
SPU Manila hosted the 8th Founding Anniversary of the St. Paul University System.
Oreanne Lorice Honofre from the Nursing Program was awarded as one of the Top 5 in the Search for Outstanding Paulinian Students of the Philippines.
The comedia, Prinsipe Rodante, was presented in the Fleur-de-lis Theater as part of the Caritas Christi Centennial Award of Dr. Felicidad Mendoza.
The Honorable Yona Yahav, Mayor of Haifa, Israel and Party, visited SPU Manila.
Trips to Bohol and Vietnam were given to all personnel as SPU Manila’s centennial gift.
Accountancy, Business Administration, Psychology, Mass Communication, and Nursing Programs underwent PAASCU Level III re-accreditation visit.
“Nostalgic Chat,” a forum on Paulinian Heritage, was held in the Fleur-de-lis Theater as part of the Caritas Christi Centennial Award of Atty. Benita Marasigan-Santos.
A new community outreach involvement was established in Jubilee Homes, Plaridel, Bulacan, where families displaced by the typhoon “Ondoy” had been relocated.
The Night before Christmas, written by Fr. James B. Reuter, SJ, was re-staged in the Fleur-de-lis Theater as part of his Caritas Christi Centennial Award. It was directed by Sherry Lara-Alingod, HS 1966, AB 1970, President of the St. Paul Manila Alumni Foundation Inc. (SPMAFI).
The “First International Forum on Innovative Collaborative Learning (FICL) in Higher Education” was held as the last centennial academic activity.
The Centennial Celebration officially ended with the following events: Closing Centennial Mass, Conferment of the Fleur-de-lis Centennial Awards to Mrs. Marionette Ocampo-Martinez and Miss Wynna Marie Medina, and Blessing of the Gallery of Portrait Paintings of the 13 school heads of SPU Manila during its first 100 years.
SPU Manila received a Professorial Chair Grant of Php1M from the Banatao Family.
Education graduates attained 100% passing in Licensure Examination for Teachers.
The Music Program of the College of Music and the Performing Arts was declared a Center of Excellence (COE) by the CHED (CMO #8, s. 2013) valid until May 31, 2014.
Ms. Myra Arañas was appointed as the second lay Vice-President for Student Services.
The CMPA offered Bachelor of Music in Music Education with concentration on Music Therapy and Music Theory, Bachelor of Music major in Performance with concentration on all instruments: Strings, Winds, Brass Percussion, and Master of Music in Collaborative Piano.
A three-year graduate program in Master of Music major in Music Therapy, a pioneer course in the Philippines was opened.
Change in program name from Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication major in Advertising to Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and from Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication major in Communication to Bachelor of Arts in Communication, and phase-out of the Common Freshmen Program were effected.
SPU Manila ranked 10th in the Top Ten Performing Schools in the June 2013 Nurses Licensure Examination.
The first Graduate School Alumni Homecoming was held.
The first Faculty Action Research Colloquium was held in the Levesville Hall.
Mass Communication, Psychology, Business Administration, and Tourism Programs were re-visited by PAASCU.
Dr. Elizabeth Ramos was conferred the High School 1962 Professorial Chair Award for her study: “Building a Culture of Peace through Environmental Stewardship in Philippine Universities.”
The Research Center was transferred to the Academic Services Division.
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between St. Paul University Manila and Loyola College of Culion, represented by Fr. Adriano R. Tapiador, SJ, to facilitate the Teacher Certificate Program for the college graduates in the Calamianes Group of Islands, with faculty members of the SPU Manila Graduate School handling the course.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education with concentration on Music Therapy and a three-year graduate program in Master of Arts in Music, major in Music Therapy were opened.
The preliminary phase of the 2013 Strategic Planning was held in the 2nd floor of the HRMTC, with Ms. Angelica Fraginal as facilitator.
SPU Manila hosted the 3rd SPUS Green Fair with the theme, “Responsible Stewards...Caring for Creation.”
Liberal Arts, Mass Communication, Psychology, Business Administration, and Nursing Programs were granted Re-accreditation Status for five years, valid until November 2018.
The Tourism program was granted initial accreditation for three years valid until 2016.
The following programs were granted Level III Accreditation by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP): Nursing, Psychology, Mass Communication, Liberal Arts, and Business Administration, valid for five years (November 2018). The Tourism Program was granted Level I Accreditation, valid for three years (November 2016).
A workshop on fund-raising was held with Mila Garcia-Glodava, BSE 1969, as facilitator.
SPU Manila celebrated University Week.
The Annual General Alumni Homecoming with the theme, “Paulinians Making a Difference” was held.
Roxanne Urquico of the Mass Communication Program was chosen as one of the Top 5 Outstanding Paulinian Students of the Philippines
Ms. Elizabeth Flordeliza was the first graduate of the Master of Arts in Music, Major in Music Therapy.
Dr. Vicente Fabella facilitated the Strategic Planning Seminar, using the Balanced Score Card Framework taken from the SPC Education Ministry Model, which was an output of the dissertation of Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC.
Sr. Lilia Thérèse L. Tolentino, immediate past University President, was installed as Provincial Superior of the St. Paul of Chartres Sisters, Philippine Province.
Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Programs were granted Level I Accreditation by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) valid for three years (May 2017).
Dr. Rhoda L. Reyes was appointed as the first lay Vice-President for Academic Services.
Vertical articulation was implemented in the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences.
Center of Excellence of the Music Program was extended by the Commission on Higher Education until May 31, 2015.
Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC was installed as the 9th President of St. Paul University Manila in rites presided over by the Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, DD, STL, Bishop of Cubao.
Orientation on the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEAAP) was conducted, with Dr. Margarita Ballesteros of the Commission on Higher Education as Resource Person.
The SPU Manila Music Therapy Center was blessed and formally opened with the launching of the Music Therapy Program. It is the first of its kind in the Philippines, which will provide music therapy services for differently challenged children, adolescents, and adults.
A set of dialogue sessions, entitled “Kapihan ng Pamilyang Paulinian,” was conducted between members of the President’s Council and the different colleges and units.
Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001) and Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), the Department of Education (DepEd) granted SPU Manila license to operate the Senior High School Program Academic Track under Government Permit (NCR) No. SHS-0054, s. 2014 for General Academic Strand (GAS), Government Permit (NCR) No. SHS-0055, s. 2014 for Arts and Design Track covering Arts Production (Visual Arts) and Performing Arts (Music and Arts) Strands, Tech-Voc Track covering Home Economics (Housekeeping, Caregiving, and Tourism Promotion Services) Strand with Government Permit (NCR) No. SHS-0056, s. 2014, Tec Voc Track covering Information and Communications Technology (Animation and Computer Programming) with Government Permit (NCR) No. SHS-0057, s. 2014, effective school year 2015-2016.
The Hope of Paulinian Education (H.O.P.E.) Ablaze Fund-Raising Program of the University, intended to support its scholarship, faculty research, and community extension projects, was launched.
Charo Santos-Concio, 1976 AB Communication Arts graduate, was conferred the Fleur-de-lis Award during the annual Alumni Homecoming.
SPU Manila received a donation of Php 2M for a Professorial Chair from Ms. Concio.
SPU Manila was granted Institutional Accreditation by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP), effective until November 2018.
The 2nd International Forum on Innovative Collaborative Learning (FICL) in Higher Education was held in the HRM Training Center.
100% board examination performance in the Elementary Education Licensure Exam was attained.
The Senior High School Program was launched in the Fleur-de-lis Café, HRM Training Center.
100% board examination performance in the Nursing Licensure Exam of BSN Batch 2015, Les Anges de Misericorde, was attained.
Sr. Ma. Anunciata Sta. Ana, SPC, Dean of the College of Music and the Performing Arts, was given the Father Louis Chauvet Heritage Music Award by St. Paul University System (SPUS) during the 26th National and 11th International SPC Educators’ Congress, for her contributions to the music heritage of the Philippine Church, the SPC Congregation, and the Conservatory of Music of SPU Manila.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) again extended the validity period of SPU Manila’s full Autonomous Status and the Center of Excellence (COE) recognition granted to the Music Program of the College of Music and the Performing Arts until December 31, 2015 (CMO No. 21, series of 2015).
The College of Music and the Performing Arts held “The Sound of Healing,” the first Music Therapy Conference in the Philippines.
Vertical articulation was implemented in the College of Business Management and College of Arts, Sciences and Education.
Danielle Gem Bombita from the Teacher Education Program, was awarded as one of the 10 Outstanding Collegiate Students of the City of Manila during the city’s 444th founding anniversary, held in the Grand Opera Hotel on June 16, 2015.
Hermenegildo L. Gutierrez, Jr., BSP 2015 graduate, placed 4th in the July 2015 Board Examination for Psychometricians.
Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001) and Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), the Department of Education (DepEd) granted SPU Manila to operate the Senior High School Program Academic Track covering the following Strands: Accounting, Business, and Management (ABM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and Tech Voc Track covering Tour Guiding Strand under Government Permit (NCR) No. SHS-0302, s. 2015, effective school year 2016-2017.
The Senior High School Pilot Class with 13 Grade 11 students was opened. Sr. Felicitas Bernardo, SPC was appointed Principal.
The Center for Environmental Stewardship Program (CfESP) was launched.
100% board examination performance in the Elementary Education Licensure Exam was attained.
BSN graduates attained 100% passing rate in the Nursing Licensure Exam.
The Music Program was deputized to offer the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) and confer the appropriate academic degrees in the following programs: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Piano/ Voice/Guitar/Violin/ Marimba, and Piano Accompanying/Chamber Music, by virtue of CHED En Banc’s Resolution No. 613-2015 dated October 20, 2015 valid until September 2020.
Outcomes Based Education (OBE) Seminar-Workshop was conducted with Dr. Nelson Marcos and Professor Vicente Antonio Pijano III as Resource Persons; output of the workshop was a draft of the SPU Manila Graduate Attributes.
A delegation from Shirayuri Women’s University Midorigaoka, Tokyo, Japan, headed by its President, Dr. Koutaro Paul Yamanouchi, came to SPU Manila on a goodwill visit.
The 320th Jubilee Celebration of the SPC Congregation was launched.
The Commission on Higher Education designated the Nursing Program of SPU Manila as Center of Development (COD) by virtue of Commission En Banc Resolution Nos. 709-2015 dated December 1, 2015 and 766-2015 dated December 14, valid from January 1, 2016 to December 31, (CMO 38, series of 2015).
Alvin Betoya, BSCS 2016 graduate, was declared as Outstanding ITE Student by the Philippine Society of IT Educators.
Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001) and Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), the Department of Education (DepEd) granted SPU Manila to operate the Senior High School Program Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track covering the following Strands: Home Economics (Tour Guiding Services) and Information, Communications, and Technology (Computer Systems Servicing) under Government Permit (NCR) No. SHS-0122, s. 2016, effective school year 2016-2017.
Danielle Bombita of the Teacher Education Program and Marjiemae Lorenzo of the Psychology Program were chosen among Top 5 Outstanding Paulinian Students of the Philippines.
St. Paul University Manila witnessed the graduation of the first batch of six SPC Sisters in the Master of Arts in Religious Education Program.
SPU Manila was again granted Autonomous Status by the CHED for a period of three years from April 1, 2016 to May 31, 2019 (CMO No. 20, series of 2016).
The Campus Ministry Certificate Summer Program was offered for the first time, with 23 participants from different Paulinian and other Catholic schools.
Sr. Anunciata Sta. Ana, SPC was recognized as Musicam Sacram Awardee during the 4th Diocesan Convention on Music in the Liturgy held in the Immaculate Concepcion Seminary, Bulacan, for her invaluable contribution to the promotion of reforms in liturgical music in the Diocese of Malolos, as envisioned by the 2nd Vatican Council, through her music and compositions.
Dr. Ma. Encarnacion Dychangco was appointed as the second lay Vice-President for Academic Services.
CHED recognized the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences as a Center of Development and extended the recognition of the College of Music and the Performing Arts as a Center of Excellence.
St. Paul University Manila was selected among the schools in the National Capital Region to serve as the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) Regional Secretariate with the incumbent University President, Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC as the PEAC-NCR Regional Program Director and Sr. Alegria Avellaneda, SPC as the Regional Program Coordinator.
The Research Center was renamed “Center for Research, Innovation, and Development (CRID)” and was placed under the Office of the President.
SPU Manila was recognized by CHED to be a Delivering Higher Education Institution (DHEI) for the approved programs consistent with CMO Nos. 8, 10, and 16, series of 2016 under the Graduate Education Scholarships in the K to 12 Transition Period (CMO No. 4, series of 2016).
SPCM-HS Alumni Batch 1962 turned over the first tranche of their donation to the H.O.P.E. Ablaze Fund intended to support the miscellaneous, other fees, and book allowance for 25 Senior High School students for two years.
St. Paul University Manila received the first tranche of a $25,000-pledge from Mila Glodava (BSE 1969) for the H.O.P.E. Ablaze Fund-Raising Program.
The Senior High School regular classes were opened with 646 Grade 11 students and 11 Grade 12 students.
The opening of the school year for the tertiary level was moved to July in view of transferring the opening of the school year to August.
Gene Bettina Mangila, BSP 2016 graduate, placed 3rd in the August 2016 Board Examination for Psychometricians.
The Vertical Gardening project under the Center for Environmental Stewardship (CfES) Program was launched.
Patricia Anne Pauli, Marketing Management student, participated in the Harvard University Leadership Program for Undergraduate Women in Business in Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA.
SPU Manila delegates attended the First International Conference on Outcome-Based Education facilitated by Dr. William Spady, an authority on paradigm-shifting and empowering approaches to OBE and models of learning and living.
The Cultural and Academic Exchange Program between SPU Manila and Sendai Shirayuri Women’s College in Sendai and Shirayuri University Midorigaoka, Japan was launched.
Delegates from Gyeongju University headed by its President, Dr. Sonja Lee, visited the school.
100% passing rate in the BSN Board Exams was attained.
With the theme “Developing Transcultural Nurses,” the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, in coordination with the International Relations Office and Language Development Office, facilitated a seven-day special training program for 12 nursing students of Catholic University of Daegu, Korea.
SPU Manila launched the celebration of its 105th Founding Anniversary with a Concert at the Park in the Open-Air Theater, Rizal Park.
Christian Geo Molina from the Music Education Program was awarded as one of the Top 5 in the Search for Outstanding Paulinian Students of the Philippines held in SPU Iloilo.
The AB Scholarship Fund called “A Hundred Dollars for a Hundred Dreams”, a fund-raising endeavor initiated by Ms. Marionette Martinez was launched and integrated into the H.O.P.E. Ablaze Program.
St. Paul University hosted the OBE Conference for School Heads and Lay Administrators from Paulinian Schools all over the Philippines. The conference was conducted and facilitated by Dr. William Spady.
A delegation of Sisters, faculty, staff, and students joined the Walk for Life, organized by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Wanjia Education of Indonesia, represented by its Chairman, Weiguo Dong, to act as SPU Manila’s representative in China for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of graduate and undergraduate students.
The Paulinian Dance Troupe became Champion of the First Metro Manila Athletic Conference Street Dance Battle held in St. Paul University Quezon City.
The 77th Commencement Exercises were held in the Fleur-de-lis Theater.
The College of Music and the Performing Arts held the 3rd Music Therapy Conference entitled “The Sound of Healing.”
Per CEB Resolution No. 392-2017 dated May 23, 2017, CHED approved the extension of the validity period of the Music Program’s designation as Center of Excellence until further notice.
The STAR Program was renamed Public Relations Office.
Doctor of Musical Arts was opened, a first in the Philippines, with majors in performance, Composition, Choral Conducting and Music Education.
Strategic Planning for SY 2017-2020 was held with Mr. Xavier Alpasa as Resource Person/Facilitator.
SPU Manila welcomed 646 new Grade 11 students.
The Senior High School Chorale debuted during the Holy Spirit Mass.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and the Loyola College of Culion for the delivery of the Teacher Certificate Program to the graduates of the Loyola College.
Patricia Anne Pauli, Marketing Management student, participated in the Harvard University Leadership Program for Undergraduate Women in Business in Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA.
The Commission on Higher Education acknowledged and endorsed the offering of Doctor of Music Arts Program for school year 2017-2018.
Master of Music major in Chamber Music was opened.
A Data Protection Team, composed of representatives of specific units in the University that are involved in the collection, holding, processing or use of personal information of data subjects in the university, was organized.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and the School of Nursing of Brawijaya University of Indonesia, represented by Dr. Sri Andarini M. Kes, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, for educational and research exchanges, joint undergraduate and graduate programs, and joint researches.
The CPD Council of Professional Teachers accredited SPU Manila as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Provider under the IRR of the CPD Act of 2016 set forth by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) with accreditation no. 2017-085 valid until September 24, 2020.
Bubbly Clean and Brew Pen, two student projects of the Business Management and Entrepreneurship Programs, were declared as NCR Regional Winners and Top 20 National Finalists in the BPI Sinag U Business Plan Competition. In the Business Pitch Category, Bubbly Clean placed 3rd, while Brew Pen placed 5th.
In collaboration with the British Council and the South Manila Educational Consortium, SPU Manila President, Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC, participated in a partnership forum and visit in Wales, United Kingdom.
Four students from the BS Entrepreneurship Program bagged First Place for their Eco Skin Lotion Stick project, besting 16 other schools during the 2nd University of Batangas Search for Best Entrepreneurial Project.
The Director of the National Museum, together with a Panel of Experts approved of the designation of the buildings of St. Paul University Manila, specifically the Chapel of the Crucified Christ and the Fleur-de lis Theatre as Important Cultural Property of the Philippines as provided for in Presidential Decree No. 374 and Republic Act No. 10066.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC) for the offering of PhD in Nursing Education and DBA Programs.
100% board examination performance in the November Nursing Licensure Exam of BSN Batch 2017, Les Fes Compatissantes du Marie, was attained.
St. Paul University Manila was one of the Private HEIs that signed a MOA with the CHED for the implementation the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) of Republic Act 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA).
SPU Manila HS Batch’68 handed their 0.5 M donation for the H.O.P.E Ablaze Program.
The school celebrated its 106th Foundation Anniversary.
SPU Manila’s Vocation Promotion Ministry and the P.E.A.C.E. (Paulinian Advocacies, Education, Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship) Award were launched.
The Quality Management System Team was organized.
Nica Dominique Ondoy of the Business Management Program was awarded as one of the Top 5 students in the Search for Outstanding Paulinians of the Philippines held in SPU Philippines, Tuguegarao.
The SPU System OBE Framework was cascaded to the different tertiary level programs in an OBE Workshop facilitated by Dr. William Spady and held in SPU Surigao.
Ms. Mila Glodava (BSE 1969) handed in the last tranche of her $25,000 pledge for the H.O.P.E. Ablaze Program.
The Top Management Program for Higher Education Presidents and Chancellors: “Crafting New Strategies for the K-12 Transition Years,” attended by Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC and Dr. Ma. Encarnacion Dychangco at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), which started on November 24, 2017 was completed.
18 PhD in Nursing students enrolled in Comparative Education were brought to Brawijaya University in Malang, Indonesia for a three-day academic endeavor as part of the MOU signed between the two universities.
The satellite canteen was blessed.
PAASCU undertook resurvey visit to cluster programs: Liberal Arts, Mass Communication, Psychology, Teacher Education, Business Administration and Entrepreneurship.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and the Loyola College of Culion for the delivery of the Teacher Certificate Program to the graduates of the Loyola College for school year 2018-2019.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Anhui Yibu Education Technology Co., Ltd. of China, represented by its President, Mr. Jack Mengbing, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of SPU Manila.
SPU Manila offered a three-year curriculum for Tourism Management, Communication Arts, AB English, BSBA Marketing Management, Psychology, and Entrepreneurship
PAASCU undertook a resurvey visit to Nursing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism Management, Computer Science and Information Technology Programs.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Anhui Yibu Education Technology Co., Ltd. of China, represented by its President, Mr. Jack Mengbing, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of the Nursing department, valid for three years.
In partnership with Anhui YIBU Education, Dr. Ma. Encarnacion Dychangco, Vice President for Academic Services, and Dr. Jennifer Joy Olivar, Dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, visited several universities in China for exploration talks which involve offering of the MSN and PhD Nursing Education programs with two options: executive class for the faculty members and a regular class for the hospital nurses. The colleges/universities visited were Henan University Minsheng College, Sanquan Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Sias International University, Xi’an International University, Xijing College, Xi’an University, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, and Shaanxi Energy Institute.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Henan University Minsheng College of China, for the purpose of faculty, student and research fellows exchange, joint conduct of research and academic activities, and offering of special degree and non-degree programs, valid for three years.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Hubei College of Chinese Medicine, China, for the purpose of faculty, student and research fellows exchange, joint conduct of research and academic activities and offering of special degree and non-degree programs, valid for three years.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Henan University of Chinese Medicine China, represented by its President, Xu Erping, for the purpose of faculty, student and research fellows exchange, joint conduct of research and academic activities, and offering of special degree and non-degree programs, valid for three years.
A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between SPU Manila and Guiyang University of Chinese Medicine China, represented by its Vice Chairman of University Administration, Wang Nian Ping, for the purpose of faculty, student and research fellows exchange, joint conduct of research and academic activities, and offering of special degree and non-degree programs, valid for three years.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Top Education Management Co., Ltd. represented by its President, Mr. Guo Huixing, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of SPU Manila, valid for one year.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, for the purpose of faculty, student and research fellows exchange, joint conduct of research and academic activities, and offering of special degree and non-degree programs, valid for three years.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Anhui Yibu Education Technology Co., Ltd. of China, represented by its President, Mr. Jack Mengbing, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of SPU Manila, valid for three years.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Afanti Consultancy Services Inc. represented by its President/Director, Mr. Wing Hong Shum, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of SPU Manila, valid for one year.
The Fleur-de-lis Theater was recognized as an Important Cultural Property of the Philippines.
Liberal Arts, Mass Communication, Psychology, Business Administration, Nursing Elementary and Secondary Education Programs were granted Level III Accreditation by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) valid for five years (November 2023). Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Information Technology, Hotel & Restaurant Management, and Tourism Management Programs were granted Level II Accreditation valid for five years (November 2023).
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Famous School Network Education Technology Co, represented by CEO,Xinzhe Shi of Futian District Shenzhen, China, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the DBA and MBA Programs of SPU Manila, valid for three years.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Xi’ An University, China for the purpose of faculty, student and research fellows exchange, joint conduct of research and academic activities, valid for three years.
Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, President, and Sr. Ma. Vicenta Estrella, Vice-President for Finance, attended the inaugural convention and MOA Signing for “The Belt and Road Sino-Philippine U20 University Alliance for Industry-University-Research” or U20 in Qingdao, China.
The Rachel Joven Spoon Collection Exhibit was opened in the University Museum and Archives.
Mhariane Bernieleth Cruz, a BS Psychology student, was awarded as one of the Top 5 Outstanding Students of the Philippines (SOP) held during the SPU System Anniversary in SPU Surigao.
SPU Manila was acknowledged with the Distinguished Research Trainer award for garnering most of the major awards in the competitive written and oral presentation of undergraduate researches during the 4th South Manila Educational Consortium (SMEC) Research Congress and 4th International Forum on Innovative Collaborative Learning in Higher Education, held in Hotel Jen in Pasay City.
The Paulinian Dance Troupe retained its title as Champion for three consecutive years in the Metro Manila Athletic Conference Street Dance (MMAC) Competition.
PAASCU’s preliminary survey visit to the Music Program was conducted.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Jingchu University of Technology for the purpose of faculty, student and research fellows exchange, joint conduct of research and academic activities, valid for three years.
100% board examination performance was attained in the Secondary Education Licensure Exam in March 2019.
The Commission on Higher Education in its CMO 12, Series of 2019, granted SPU Manila renewal of its Autonomous Status for two years, valid until May 31, 2021.
Radyo SP (St. Paul), was awarded as Best Program Counseling Segment by the Radyo Veritas 846 Campus Hour Season 9.
Dr. Ma. Encarnacion Dychangco, Vice President for Academic Affairs, joined several administrators of the South Manila Educational Consortium (SMEC) in a conference in China to explore possible partnerships for Nursing Education.
St. Paul University Manila was appointed for another term of three years as PEAC-NCR Regional Secretariate with Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC as Regional Program Director and Ms. Joycelyn Velarde as Regional Program Coordinator.
Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC, President, together with Sr. Nilda Masirag, SPC, Assistant Provincial for Education, and Sr. Marie Rosanne Mallillin, SPC, SPUS Chancellor, participated in OIEC International Congress 2019 in Fordham University – Lincoln Campus in New York City, USA. The Congress theme was “Educatio Si: Educating to Fraternal Humanism to Build a Civilization of Love.”
Senior High School student, Andrea Dominique Uriarte, was declared Champion in the Expository Category and Priscila Torres was second runner-up in the Narrative Category of the Manila Times Essay Writing Competition.
SPU Manila signed an MOU with Shangluo University. The following day, the delegation visited Xi’an Gaoxin Hospital, where Dr. Jennifer Olivar gave a presentation on “Becoming a Nursing Specialist.”
First Nursing Summit Forum was held as joint project of SPU Manila and Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, with Dr. Ma. Encarnacion Dychangco and Dr. Jennifer Joy Olivar as Representatives/Presentors.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Linyi University, China, represented by Prof. Li Zhe, Chair of University Board, for the purpose of faculty, student and research fellows exchange and joint conduct of research and academic activities, valid for three years.
SPU Manila started offering a three-year program, AB Visual Design and Communications.
SPU Manila signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Lovelife Project for Health and Environment, Inc. to conduct and offer courses, trainings, workshops, and capacity building activities and seminars on digital media.
An MOU was signed by SPU Manila and Liaocheng University of Shandong Province, China represented by its Vice President, Xu Changran, for the purposes of faculty and student exchange, collaborative research, and offering of academic programs.
An agreement on academic exchange and cooperation was signed by SPU Manila and Xinxiang Vocational and Technical College, China.
SPU Manila was recognized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as an Accredited Competency Assessment Center for Events Management Services NC III, Bookkeeping NC III, and Food and Beverage Services NC II, valid until October 21, 2021.
A MOA was signed by SPU Manila and Triosocean Corporation, represented by its CEO, Mr. Zhao Yanhua, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of the Music Department, valid for three years.
Ambassador Rafael Harpaz led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Pope Francis’ Photo Exhibit in St. Paul University Manila. The exhibit was in commemoration of the 25th year anniversary of diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the Holy See.
Sr. Maria Anunciata Sta. Ana, SPC, Dean of the College of Arts and the Performing Arts, was named “Patron of the Arts” by the Archdiocese of Manila and the Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc. in recognition of her excellent contribution to liturgical music and music instruction.
St. Paul University Manila and Orangeapps, Inc., represented by CEO Mr. Gian Scottie Javelona, signed a Memorandum of Agreement to provide a web and mobile-based school management system and develop customized software for the institution.
The College of Music and the Performing Arts launched its 80th Anniversary Celebration with a Concert at the Park.
FAAP renewed Institutional Accreditation Status granted to SPU Manila, valid until November 2023.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Institut Teknologi Dan Kesehatan Bali Indonesia, represented by its Rector, I Gede Putu Darma Suyasa, to promote academic cooperation, educational exchanges, joint research projects in the fields of Nursing, Education, Business and other programs, and joint MS/PhD programs in the fields of Nursing and other programs, valid for three years.
President Rodrigo Duterte formally declared a state of public health emergency due to the Corona Virus-19 pandemic, suspending all classes in public and private schools in Metro Manila from March 10 to 14.
NCR was placed under "Community Quarantine" or a partial lockdown until April 14.
The entirety of Luzon was placed under an "Enhanced Community Quarantine.
President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 929 that placed the entire Philippines under a state of calamity on account of COVID-19.
SPU Manila opened its doors and provided lodging facilities to health professionals and frontliners of the Philippine General Hospital on active duty during the pandemic.
SPU Manila, through the Office of the University President, spearheaded the “PPE Project,” the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment to 13 SPC hospitals and 28 Paulinian school clinics all over the country, and seven other healthcare establishments in the National Capital Region. SPU Manila, in collaboration with the Paulinian schools across the country and with SPU Manila Paulinian alumnae here and abroad, was able to raise a total of PHP1,562,128 cash donations for the project.
PAULink, the Academic Services Division Newsletter, was launched
SPU Manila held Strategic Planning 2020-2023 via zoom, a cloud-based video communications platform.
The SPU Manila Gallery of Musical Instruments, featuring Dr. Francisco Feliciano’s Collection of Asian Traditional Musical Instruments, was blessed.
An MOU was signed by SPU Manila and The Admissions Expert from Accra, Ghana, represented by its CEO, Mr. Mohammed Sumaila, valid until September 2023.
St. Paul University Manila and the Polytechnic Health Ministry of Jakarta III, represented by its Director, Yupi Supartini, S.Kp, MSc, signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding for academic exchange, research collaboration in the health sciences, and cooperation in the BS Nursing and Music Therapy programs.
The St. Paul Manila Community Pantry, in partnership with Barangay 697, was launched.
The St. Paul-U.P. Community Pantry, in partnership with U.P. Manila and Barangay 697, was launched.
Soft Launching of the 110th Foundation Anniversary of St. Paul University Manila with the theme,“In God’s Kairos, Goodness Overflowing” was held.
SPU Manila participated in the SPC Congregation tree-planting project dubbed 325 Trees for 325 Years in commemoration of the SPC Sisters’ 325 years of mission and service to the world.
Launching of the Paulinian Center for Culture and Heritage (formerly University Museum and Archives) was held.
Re-launching of the HOPE Ablaze Scholarship Program for college students with a total of Php 4.7 M of donations from alumni, education partners, and friends was held.
Launching and First Session of Fil-Thai Language Exchange Program in partnership with Silpakorn University of Thailand was held.
Dr. Raul Sunico, Dean of the College of Music and the Performing Arts and Mrs. Carmencita Arambulo, SPUM alumna, received the 2021 SUDI Award from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in recognition of their outstanding contributions in the Philippine music sector with the highest standards and artistic excellence.
The Mobile Community Pantry was started.
A MOA was signed by SPU Manila and Triosocean Corporation, represented by its CEO, Mr. Zhao Yanhua, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of SPU Manila, valid for one year.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila, West End University College, Accra and The Admission Experts of Ghana to develop cooperation in the field of nursing education, valid for three years.
The College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences held its 60th Capping, Badging, and Candle lighting Ceremony.
Sr. Maria Anunciata Sta. Ana, SPC was a posthumous awardee of the 2021 Pre Deo Et Patria Award given by the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines.
Dr. Maria Martina Geraldine Dimalibot, SPU Manila BSN 1990 and PhDNEd 2021 graduate, was conferred the Outstanding Professional of the Year for Nursing, the highest award given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
The university had its first batch of graduates of the three-year OBE curriculum under the following programs: Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Visual Design and Communication, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Major in Marketing Management, and Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management.
The 110th Foundation Anniversary of SPU Manila was launched.
The unveiling of the SPC Convent markers and the blessing of the new Nursing Arts Laboratory were held.
“Gabay Paulino, Luntiang Puso 2022” — Tuition Fee Subsidy to 110 College Freshmen Project for AY 2022-2023 — was launched
A MOA was signed by SPU Manila and Triosocean Corporation, represented by its CEO, Mr. Zhao Yanhua, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of SPU Manila, valid for one year.
A MOA was signed by SPU Manila and Famous School Network Education Technology Co. represented by its CEO, Xinzhe Shi, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate programs of SPU Manila, valid for one year.
A 100% passing rate was achieved in the Elementary and Secondary Education Board Exams.
A MOA was signed by SPU Manila and Afanti Consultancy Services, Inc. represented by its General Manager, Ms. Fei He, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of SPU Manila.
he school had its first batch of graduates of the four-year OBE curriculum under the following programs: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (with straight Master’s Program), Bachelor of Elementary Education (with straight Master’s Program), Bachelor of Special Needs Education, Bachelor of Secondary Education (with straight Master’s Program, Major in English, Mathematics, Science), Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Major in Culinary Arts, Institutional Management), Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Music in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music, Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Strings, Bass, Woodwind, and Percussion Instruments), Bachelor of Music in Piano, Bachelor of Music in Violin, Bachelor of Music in Guitar, Bachelor of Music in Marimba, Bachelor of Music in Voice, Bachelor of Music in Music Education, with concentration in Piano, Guitar, Music Theory, Strings, Voice, Organ, Composition, Woodwind, Violin, Marimba, Brass, Percussion, Music Therapy, Theatrical Theater.
The appointment of St. Paul University Manila as PEAC-NCR Regional Secretariat, with Sr.Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC as Regional Program Director and Ms. Lalaine Gutierrez as Regional Program Coordinator, was renewed for another term of three years.
The College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences held its Pinning Ceremony.
100% passing rate in the BSN Board Exams was attained.
A MOA was signed by SPU Manila and Canada Famous Maple International Education Group, represented by its President, Dr. Vince Yongming Luo, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the senior high school, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programs of SPU Manila, valid for three years.
The Chinese Student Center was established to provide assistance to Chinese students enrolled in SPU Manila both under educational partner agency and walk-in students.
A MOA was signed by SPU Manila and Qingdao Top Education Management Co., Ltd., represented by its President, Mr. Guo Huixing, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of SPU Manila, valid for one year.
Dr. Ma. Encarnacion Dychangco was elected as Chair of the newly created PAASCU Commision on Allied Health Sciences Education (CAHSE).
Dr. Raul Sunico, Dean of the College of Music and the Performing Arts, was conferred the 2020 Gawad CCP Para sa Sining, the highest award given by the Cultural Center of the Philippines for his outstanding achievements and contributions to Philippine arts and culture.
Col. Maria Victoria P. Juan, Army Chief Nurse, BSN 1989 and MAN 2007 graduate, was awarded as one of the 2022 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos.
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Anhui Yibu Education Technology Co., Ltd. of China, represented by its President, Mr. Jack Mengbing, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students for the graduate and undergraduate programs of SPU Manila, valid for one year.
The College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences held its 61st Capping, 14th Badging, and Candle lighting Ceremony
St. Paul University Manila’s entry, “The Three I’s of Flexible Learning: The Learning Model of St. Paul University Manila in COVID,” was shortlisted as one of the top 18% among 1100 projects from all over the world by Wharton-QS Reimagining Education Awards Committee
100% passing rate in the BSN Board Exams was attained.
SPUM’s 110th Founding Anniversary was closed with blessing of markers, MOU Signing with the SPCEM Cluster 3 member schools, and the launching of the coffee table book entitled: St. Paul Manila @110: Goodness Overflowing, featuring 110 essays of Sisters and alumni commemorating their Paulinian experiences through the years, edited by Marionette O. Martinez.
SPU Manila launched its 111th Foundation Anniversary celebration.
In collaboration with the Philippine Astronomical Society, Inc., the 30th National Astronomy Week was held in St. Paul University Manila, with participants from the NCR and the CALABARZON Region.
St. Paul University Manila and Triosocean Corporation, represented by CEO Mr. Zhao Yanhua, signed a three-year Memorandum of Agreement for the marketing and recruitment of students for the university's graduate and undergraduate programs.
PAASCU conducted a resurvey visit to the Liberal Arts (Mass Communication and Psychology), Elementary and Secondary Education, Business Administration, and Entrepreneurship Programs
PAASCU resurvey visit to Nursing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Hospitality Management, and Tourism Management Programs was held.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Silpakorn University Faculty of Education, represented by its President, Dr. Tanasait Ngawhirunpat, for the purpose of academic exchange programs, research collaborations and publications, language and cultural exposures, valid for three years and renewable thereafter.
100% passing rate in the BSN Board Exam was attained.
The Fleur-de-lis Theater marker as “Important Cultural Property” was installed
SPU Manila hosted the Exhibit of Fuzhou Kiln Porcelain by renowned Chinese porcelain artist, Master Zhang Zhigang, in the Paulinian Center for Culture and Heritage.
The Honorable Xiong Sheng, Head of the Chinese Education, Embassy of China in the Philippines, signed the list of Chinese students who graduated from the tertiary level in the past five academic years.
Level 1 Accreditation of the undergraduate programs of the College of Music and the Performing Arts, valid until May 2026 was conferred by the [?].
A MOA was signed between SPU Manila and Feifang Co., Ltd., a consulting company in Sichuan Province, China, represented by its President, Mr. Wang Ke, for the purpose of marketing and recruitment of students valid for one year.
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. issued Proclamation No. 297, effectively removing the country’s emergency status due to the pandemic.
100% passing rate in the Psychometrician Board Exam was attained.
Johnny Lorca, MAED major in Guidance and Counseling, 2023, placed 4th in the 2023 Guidance Counselors Licensure Examination
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Asian Network for Public Opinion Research, represented by its President, Dr. Jantima Kheokao, for the purpose of academic exchange programs, research collaborations and publications, language and cultural exposures, valid for three years and renewable thereafter.
St. Paul University Manila signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Sabre Travel Network Philippines, Inc. (STNPI), represented by its General Manager, Mr. Genaro C. Velasquez, to provide IT solutions and equip Tourism students with the necessary skills and technological knowledge in operating travel-related reservation systems, including bookings and ticketing.
St. Paul University Manila and Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali (Institute of Technology and Health Bali, Indonesia) entered into a partnership for student exchange at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, research collaboration, joint graduate programs in Nursing, and other academic initiatives, valid for five years.
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) renewed SPU Manila’s accreditation as Competency Assessment Center for Events Management Services NC III, Bookkeeping NC III, and Food and Beverage Services NC II, valid until November 29, 2025.
SPU Manila launched its 112th Foundation Anniversary Celebration.
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Politeknik Sains Seni Rekakreasi, refpresented by its Director, Sandra Yap Dianggorobles, B. Sc., for academic exchanges, research collaboration, and community service.
FAAP granted Level III Re-accredited Status to Liberal Arts (Communication, English Language, Visual Design and Communication, and Psychology), Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Nursing, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Computer Science, and Information Technology programs, valid until May 2029.
SPU Manila was recognized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as an Accredited Competency Assessment Center for Travel Services NC II, valid until October 16, 2026.
SPU Manila was recognized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as an Accreditated Competency Assessment Center for Caregiving (Elderly) NC II, valid until October 20, 2025
An MOU was signed between SPU Manila and Institut Teknologi Dan Kesehatan Bali Indonesia represented by its Rector, I Gede Putu Darma Suyasa, to promote academic cooperation, educational exchanges, joint research projects in the fields of Nursing, Education, Business and other programs, and joint MS/PhD programs in the fields of Nursing and other programs, valid for three years.
An MOU was signed between Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar and SPU Manila, represented by Dr. I Komng Budiarta, S.Pd, Vice Rector of Research, Innovation, and Collaboration, and Dr. Lourna Tagay, Vice President for Academics and Research , respectively. The agreement is set to create a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Collaboratiove Strategies for University Internalization of both institutios, which aims to strengthen and expand the international partnership between the two universities by identifying key collaborative activities that will enhance academic quality and global competitiveness of both institutions.
SPU Manila was awarded institutional membership by the Philippine Association of Institutions for Research (PAIR), valid until November 12, 2025.
SPU Manila signed an MOU with Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Suaka Insan (Stikes Suaka Insan) of Indonesia, represented by its Dean, Sr. Imelda Ingir Ladjar, SPC, MHA, PhD, covering a range of collaborative activities, particularly in the implementation of Indonesia’s Tri Dharma of Higher Education and SPU Manila’s internationalization, research, and community extension initiatives. These include teaching programs, training sessions, and workshops, research engagements, community extension programs, and academic exchange initiatives.
100% passing rate in the November 2024 Nurses Licensure Examination was attained.
100% passing rate of first time takers in the September 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers-Secondary Level was attained.
CHED held first awarding ceremony for Autonomous and Deregulated PHEIs grantees at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), where SPU Manila was one of the awardees for Autonomous Status, together with 76 other PHEIs in the country.
SPU Manila celebrated its 113th Foundation Anniversary.
The Alumni Relations Office and SPCM High School 1975 presented Broadway of Herran, art One of which was a Tribute to Fr. James B Reuter, SJ, and Part Two featuring excerpts from Broadway musicals. The program, a first-time collaboration of the alumni with the entire SPU Manila community, raised PhP1M, which the organizers turned over to Sr. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC, University President
An agreement was signed between St. Paul University Manila and the Sint Carolus School of Health Sciences in Jakarta, Indonesia, represented by its Dean, Sr. Veronica Dwiatmi Widyastuti. The three-year partnership aims to foster academic, scientific, and scholarly exchanges and collaborations. On the same day, representatives from Sint Carolus conducted a benchmarking visit to SPU Manila, further strengthening the newly established international collaboration.
PAASCU conducted a preliminary survey visit to the Graduate Programs: Master in Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Business Administration, and Doctor of Philosopy in Nursing Education.
