The Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) for Agriculture of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) held an inspection and monitoring activity for the University’s Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) Program of Diffun Campus today, March 11,2026. The event aimed to evaluate the program’s compliance with Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Order No. 23, Series of 2021.
The proceedings opened with remarks from Dr. Rosalyn L. Delizo, University Director for Instruction, followed by a message of greetings from Dr. Florigold V. Saldaen, Vice President for Administration and Finance. The PRC inspection team was led by Hon. Lilia A. Portales and Hon. Eric P. Palacpac, members of the PRB for Agriculture, joined by Mr. Jayson Tamayao and Mr. Joemar P. Labang, representatives of PRC Region 02.
Following the preliminaries, Dr. Rommel G. Peralta, BSA Chairperson, presented the program’s profile, facilities, equipment, and resources. He highlighted the program’s prestigious Level III accreditation granted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP), as proof of providing quality education.
The event then proceeded with interviews, documentary assessments, and evaluation of instructional materials in the following core areas: Crop Science, Soil Science, Animal Science, Crop Protection, Agricultural Extension and Communication, and Agricultural Economics and Marketing. The team also conducted an onsite inspection of the program’s facilities and equipment.
In the afternoon exit conference, Hon. Eric P. Palacpac commended the upward trend of the University’s licensure examination performance for the past three years. While praising the current state of the laboratories and facilities, he provided strategic recommendations to further advance the program. In response, the faculty and academic leaders gave their commitment to address the areas of improvement noted during the evaluation.
Dr. Edgar V. Benabise, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry, & Engineering (CAFE), closed the event with a message extending his heartfelt gratitude to the evaluators, noting that their constructive remarks will be used to guide the University’s continuous quality improvement initiatives. He emphasized that the inspectors’ findings will serve as a roadmap for excellence, ensuring that the BSA program remains competitive and responsive to the evolving needs of the agricultural sector.
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