Sustaining Excellence: JBLFMU Strengthens Commitment to Autonomous Status
The two-day event highlighted the prerequisites, evaluation criteria, benefits, responsibilities, and processes of securing and sustaining Autonomous and Deregulated Status. Participating institutions gained valuable insights into quality assurance, government recognition, faculty qualifications, and continuous improvement frameworks essential for sustaining autonomy
Representing John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) were:
Mrs. Maria Leonora G. Saul – Integrated Management Representative
Engr. Sylvino V. Tupas, Ph.D. – Administrator, Bacolod Campus
3E Bernard M. Sorbito Jr. – OIC-QA Manager, Bacolod Campus
Mr. Eric M. Madera – QA Manager, Arevalo Campus
Engr. Rogelio O. Baria, Jr. – QA Manager, Molo Campus
During the orientation, JBLFMU representatives had the opportunity to share the challenges and best practices experienced during the University’s successful application for Autonomous Status. This exchange of experiences aimed to assist other higher education institutions in strengthening their own applications and sustaining their drive for educational quality and excellence.
Notably, all three campuses of JBLFMU—Bacolod, Arevalo, and Molo—were granted Autonomous Status by CHED for the 2024–2027 cycle, affirming the University’s unwavering commitment to maritime excellence, innovation, and quality assurance.
With this, JBLFMU continues to navigate forward, anchored in its mission to deliver world-class maritime education while sustaining its Autonomous Status through continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.