DR. AMADO L. MAGSINO is currently the Dean of Academic Affairs of Sumulong College of Arts and Sciences in Antipolo City. He used to serve International Peace Leadership College as Vice President for Academic Affairs after his short stint with Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Prior to his retirement in 2018, he was the College Dean of San Sebastian College- Recoletos Canlubang Before getting on board SSC-R Canlubang, he was part of the pioneering administrators of First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) wearing three hats; Dean of the College of Business, Registrar, and Dean of Student Welfare. (AY2000-2007)

He was also engaged in other activities outside school , being elected as President of the Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business for SY 2013-2015, 2018-2021 and 2024-2025, President of the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business (PCDEB) during AY 2011-2012 and 2021-2022, He is the President Emeritus of the Council of Deans and Educators of Business in Region IV-A (CODEB4A).

In 2003, he was deputized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) member in Business and Management Education and is still engaged at present. Likewise, he is an accreditor of the Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA).

As part of his international exposure, he represents the Philippines in the Executive Committee of the Passage to ASEAN (P2A), along with four other members from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. Passage to ASEAN (P2A) is an association of ASEAN colleges and universities, primarily organized for student mobility across P2A member schools. P2A Philippines was organized through his initiative with no less than 15 schools as founding members. Currently, he is the president of the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) Southeast Asia, an Ambassador for Peace in the Universal Peace Federation (UPF)

On December 4, 2021, he was given recognition on Luminary Award for Leadership, by an international organization, the Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated (IIARI).

Teaching is one of his great passions, being a College Professor since 1988 and a Graduate School Professor since 1997 in various Tertiary and Graduate schools throughout the country and lately in selected ASEAN partner universities.

Dr. Magsino is a graduate of Doctor of Philosophy in Management at Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba, and a Diplomate in Business Education (DBE).

DR. VICTOR C. MANABAT is the Dean of the College of Business Education and Tourism of Southville International School and Colleges. He is also the Board Secretary and Executive Director of the Capital Markets Institute of the Philippines He is one of the proponents of Southville’s Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Program.

He acquired his first baccalaureate degree – AB Communication Arts — in San Beda College and then enrolled at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila to acquire the degree Bachelor in Business Management and then from there finished his MBA and Doctor in Business Administration education from the same school. He worked for 13 years as a marketing and advertising executive in a number of ad agencies such as J. Romero and Associates and McCann Erickson Philippines

He is active in various organizations such as: The Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business (PCDEB) where he served as the National President in 2008; The Council of Deans and Educators in Business in Region 4 (CODEB4A) an organization which he organized and served as charter president in 2003. He is an accreditor of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) since the year 2000 and has participated in the accreditation of more than 50 schools all over the country. He is the Immediate Past President of PACSB.

DR. MICHAEL M. CABALLERO is an accomplished leader and educator with extensive experience in higher education institutions. A strong advocate of academic excellence, he earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in Business Administration from Manuel L. Quezon University and recently completed his Ph.D. in Business Management at Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila.

Dr. Caballero is recognized for his expertise in teamwork, teaching, and effective communication. He actively serves as an officer of the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business (PCDEB) and was given a Presidential Meritorious Awards for dedication to the business education community. Dr. Caballero, is an adviser of LPU YFACT and LPU ManSoc, he is committed to nurturing and mentoring future business leaders. Dr. Caballero is also a prolific researcher, with publications focusing on leadership, management, and marketing.

PROF. VERONICA N. ELIZALDE retired as Dean of College of Business Administration of the University of the East, Manila, a position she holds since 2009. Before her appointment as Dean, she was the Associate Dean from 2005 to 2009 and the Chairman of the Department of Economics from 2000 to 2001. Outside the academe, she served as Corporate Secretary of Shotcrete Technology Philippines Inc. from 2005-2010. She is now connected with the University of Makati.

Currently, she is pursuing DBA at UE where she took her Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She earned her Master in Business Administration at Olivarez College.

Aside from serving PACSB in different capacity since 2009, Prof. Elizalde is an Accreditor of PACUCOA, an ISA Assessor of CHED and Director for 2017-2018 of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Education Committee and the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business.

DR. ROSEMARIE I. SO is the Dean of the School of Accountancy and Management at Centro Escolar University. With a strong background in business education and academic leadership, Dr. So has been instrumental in advancing the school’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical business practices.

She holds a doctoral degree in Business Management and has extensive experience in curriculum development and industry engagement. Under Dr. So’s leadership, the School has strengthened its accreditation status, and expanded opportunities for student internships.

A passionate educator, Dr. So continues to contribute to the advancement of business education both within and beyond CEU.

DR. MARICRIS G. UNICO has twenty-six years of supervisory experience in educational settings. Before her present appointment as Director for Extension Services and Community Affairs at City College of Calamba, she held various positions: as Vice President for Administration, Vice President for Extension and Linkages, Dean of School of Business, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Graduate School, HR Director, Research and Planning Director, Linkages and External Affairs Director, NSTP and NSRC Director, Academic Assistant to the School President and other relevant positions.

She is active in various professional organizations like Calamba Private School Administrators Association (CACPRISAA) as former Board of Director; Council of Deans and Educators of Business in Region IV-A (CODEB4A) as President, Association of PESO Locators (ASPELO) as VP for Academe; Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (PACSB) as Assistant Treasurer; Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council 5507 as President, Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) as Assistant Discussion Leader; a proud member of Kababaihang Rizalista-Calamba Chapter; a lifetime member of INSTABRIGHT International Guild of Researchers and Educators and other professional engagements. She is an accreditor of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) and a member of CHED Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT).

Dr. Unico completed her BS Commerce major in Management (Cum Laude), Master in Education major in Guidance and Counseling, and Master in Business Administration at Laguna College of Business and Arts. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Management at Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba and was conferred the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy major in Institutional Leadership (Honoris Causa) by Ybarra Fellows and Scholars and Leaders Autonomy International.

Dr. Unico has received numerous accolades, including Fellow in Business Education by PAPBE/PCDEB, an Outstanding Professor of City College of Calamba for last three (3) years (from 2023-2025), Outstanding Community Extension and Special Service Award for Accreditor during CCC 3rd Gawad Lampara 2025, Most Influential Woman of the Year and Outstanding Individual in the Field of Business Management by Instabright Global Excellence Awards 2025, Gawad Perlas ng Silanganan by LEAD-Philippines Global and CACPRISAA in 2024, Special Citation for Active Involvement in Community Extension (CCC Gawad Lampara 2024), Asia’s Outstanding Professor of the Year and Asia’s Outstanding Researcher of the Year (April 2023) by Asia’s Educators Awards 2023, Teaching Excellence as Top Performing Faculty of City College of Calamba for last two years (AY 2022-2023 and AY 2023-2024), Outstanding School Leader of the Year (2021), and Outstanding Educator of the Year (2020) by the Instabright International and National Awards for Educators. She was also honored as Outstanding S.T.A.R Teacher (Administrator category) by the Consortium of the South (COTS) in 2018.

DR. JENNIFER T. RAMOS is an educator, entrepreneur, and servant leader. Her personal brand, “Amazing Blessings,” reflects her mission to inspire and uplift others. With 28 years of experience, she has taught Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, Finance, Production-Operations, and Organizational Development at San Beda University and St. Paul University Manila’s Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of Health Allied Sciences and Nursing. She also serves as a mentor, speaker, and consultant for marketing and entrepreneurship through the SME’s Global Academy of the Department of Trade & Industry-Philippine Trade Training Center (DTI-PTTC) and she is a seasonal Go Negosyo Mentor. She is the president of St. Bonaventure Right and Left Brain Solutions, Inc.

Dr. Ramos holds numerous certifications, including Diplomate in Business Education (DBE), Certified Philippine Marketing Educator (CPME), Certified Corporate & Business Trainer, Certified High Impact Inspirational Speaker, and Certified Life Skills & Self-Discovery Coach. She is the founder of the Council of Marketing Educators, MLC Mentors, and RED.ph Academy.

She has received prestigious accolades, such as the 2020 Philippine Marketing Association Agora Award for Marketing Education and the 2023 Asia Marketing Federation (AMF) Asia’s Top Outstanding Women Marketer of the Year. Additionally, she is the Director for Continuing Education of the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA). Currently, she is the Vice-President of NCR of Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (PACSB). Previously, she served as the overall Chair of PMA’s Youth & Academe Committee.

Dr. Ramos is the author of several e-books and manuals, including Growth Mindset and Flexibility of Learning @ 50, Project-Based Learning for CHED Memo No. 17 (Series 2017) BSBA Major in Marketing Management, and Marketing Intelligence Facilitator’s Guide and Participant’s Manual for Department of Trade & Industry-PTTC’s SME Global Academy.
Driven by her belief that education is best taught through experience, Dr. Ramos is not content with merely teaching theories. She actively engages in business, research, training, consultancy, coaching, mentoring and writing. Her philosophy, “Adversity is not a curse; it is a blessing,” underscores her approach to life and leadership.

PROF. JASMIN MAY BANIAGA is the current Dean of the University of the Cordilleras, College of Accountancy. She served as the department head of the college for more than 5 years before assuming the position of deanship.

For her more than 15 years of experience in the academe, she also earned an international designation as Certified Management Accountant awarded by The Institute of Management Accountants – United States of America last April 2015.

She is currently taking up her doctorate degree after obtaining her Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of the Cordilleras. She is a dedicated professional accountant and is active in various professional organizations. She served as board of director and past president of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Baguio-Benguet Chapter, Vice President Internal and currently the Vice President External of the National Association of CPAs in Education (nACPAE) and various positions in Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (PACSB).

DR. FAUSTO S. ABELLA is the Dean of the School of Business and Accountancy and concurrent Director of the Institute of Business Development and Entrepreneurship of Pilgrim Christian College in Cagayan de Oro City. He is a Licensed Professional Teacher.

Dr. Abella graduated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Entrepreneurship at Pilgrim Christian College. He obtained his Master of Business Administration at Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan and Doctor of Business Administration at Ateneo de Davao University. He took up his Certificate in Professional Education at Pilgrim Christian College and Professional Certificate Course: Adaptive Design for Learning at ADMU-SALT Institute/ United Board for Christian Higher Education.

He is an active member and officer of the Council of Business Education Deans and Program Heads (COBEDAPH) Region 10 serving as Board of Director (2020-2021), Secretary (2021-2022) and currently the President (2022 up to present). He was elected as PIO of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ACSCU) – Mindanao Zone. He is also an Accreditor of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities – Accrediting Council Inc. (ACSCU-ACI). In 2023, he was inducted by Cagayan de Oro YMCA, Inc. as Life Corporate Member. A member of various professional organizations such as the Council of Management Educators and Practitioners in the Philippines (COMEPP), Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business (PCDEB), and Philippine Association for Teacher Education (PAFTE). Aside from the affiliations related to professional organizations, he is the Finance Officer/ Comptroller of the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Sports Foundation Inc., Region 10 since 2016.

is the Dean of the College of Business and Accountancy and Program Chair of Business in the Graduate School of the Angeles University Foundation. Prior to becoming dean, she held different posts in the College as its Marketing Management department chair and assistant dean. She likewise held other posts as the Public Relations Director of both the University and its affiliate Angeles University Medical Center, and the Marketing Officer of the University. She also assumed chairmanship of the AUFCOOP, the largest cooperative in Angeles City and one of the leading cooperatives in Reg. III, for 11 years.

She finished her BSBA in Marketing (cum laude), Master in Business Administration (MBA), and Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) education from Angeles University Foundation. She also acquired a Diploma in Business and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from the Australian Trade Training College in Brisbane, Australia.

She is part of CHEDRO III’s Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) as well as CHED’s Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA) as an assessor. She is an accreditor of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU). She is also an active part of the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business (PCDEB), the President of the Council of Deans and Educators in Business (CODEB) III, and Board of Directors of the Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools in Business (PACSB). She is also a founding member and board member in charge of the academe of the Asia Council of Small Business (ACSB).

She was also a recipient of numerous awards such as the 2011 AGORA Awardee for Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Education, Most Outstanding Cooperative Leader in Angeles City, and declared one of the Outstanding Women in Angeles City as featured in SM City Clark. She is also a Certified Professional Marketing Educator (CPME), a certification issued by the Philippine Marketing Association as well as a Diplomate in Business Education by the Philippine Academy of Professionals in Business Education (PAPBE) respectively.

She is married to Herminio T. Yturralde Jr. and was blessed with 5 children, Ciara Marie, Chielo Ann, Chanylle Joie, Justin Miguel, and Christiana Mae.

DR. ERIC PARILLA is currently the Vice President for the Research, Community, Social Development and internationalization of Northwestern University and the Consultant of the College of Business Education. He obtained his Master of Science in Management at the University of Asia and the Pacific and his Doctor of Business Administration at the University of Northern Philippines last 2010.

Currently, he is taking up his second master’s, Masters in Applied Business Analytics at the University of Asia and the Pacific. He took his specialization course, Diploma in Operations Management online at Rutgers University.

He loves doing research and had produced, presented and published numerous researches at different conferences and journals, here and abroad. He is also a seasoned peer reviewer and member of the editorial board of various international and local journals. He is also a consultant of different businesses primarily doing feasibility studies and business plans. He is the Director for Research of the Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools in Business and the President for the newly established Council of Deans and Educators in Business Region 1.

DR. MIMA M. VILLANUEVA is currently the Dean of the College of Business Management of Accountancy of STI West Negros University handling tertiary and graduate school programs. Her academic journey as an educator was highlighted when she was appointed Vice-President for Academic Affairs of STI West Negros University from 2020-2024.

Dr. Villanueva earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management from the University of St. La Salle, Master in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting from University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos in Bacolod City.

As a Certified Public Accountant, she was awarded by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) two national awards, the Young Lady Achiever Award in 1990 and the Outstanding CPA in Education Award in 2000, for her exemplary contribution to the accounting profession.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region VI appointed her a Member of the Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) in Business and Management Education, tasked with assessing the capabilities of the school to offer new programs from 2000 to the present. She was President of the Council of Deans of Business Schools in Western Visayas from 2010-2013, 2017-2019 and 2022-2024.

Her international academic stint started when she joined Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates as an Accounting Professor from 2015 to 2016. Right now, she is actively involved in STIWNU’s international collaborations as an international research presenter and speaker on sustainable development advocacy themes in Indonesia and Thailand.

PROF. NOREEN J. NATIVIDAD has been an educator for three decades, specializing in Human Resource Management, Human Behavior, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management with Total Quality Management, and Organizational Development. She completed both her Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in Business Administration at Ateneo de Davao University.

Driven by a deep passion for shaping future professionals, Noreen approaches teaching not just as a career but as a calling. She believes in empowering students through practical knowledge, critical thinking, and values-driven leadership. Her commitment to nurturing young minds has made her a well-respected mentor and role model in the academic community.

Since 2019, she has served as the adviser of the Junior People Management Association of the Philippines at the University of Mindanao. She is also a resource speaker, seminar facilitator, and research mentor at the undergraduate level. Her Institutional Research was published in Scopus. In 2014, she represented the University of Mindanao at the International Conference of Entrepreneurship in Bangkok, Thailand.

FR. RENATO A. TAMPOL, SVD, PhD is the President of the Divine Word College of Calapan and former President of the Divine Word College of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro. He is a seasoned HR generalist who believes that “we take care of our employees and they will love and enrich our organization.” Fr. Tampol earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Santo Tomas in 2021, with a dissertation on integrating organizational culture and HR practices in SVD educational institutions. He also holds an MBA from De La Salle University-Dasmariñas and a Master of Arts in Theology (Cum Laude) from Divine Word Seminary in Tagaytay, along with an ecclesiastical degree earned with honors.

His early education includes a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Divine Word University of Tacloban, where he was a working student and scholar. He completed his secondary education at Carigara National High School as First Honorable Mention and graduated Valedictorian from Sogod Elementary School.

Fr. Tampol has held numerous leadership roles within the SVD system and in affiliated educational and religious institutions. He served as Provincial Treasurer of SVD-PHC and as Vice President for Finance and HR Director at the Divine Word College of San Jose. He was also a missionary and lecturer in Zimbabwe between 2002 and 2005.

Professionally, Fr. Tampol has made significant contributions to the field of education, particularly in Catholic and private higher education in the Philippines. His work focuses on aligning human resource systems with institutional culture to promote holistic development and operational excellence in schools. Through his leadership, research, and policy initiatives, he has advocated for the standardization of HR practices across SVD institutions, contributing to improved governance and educational quality. He has mentored academic and administrative leaders, spearheaded strategic planning processes, and championed inclusive education through community outreach programs like the Mangyan Education Center.

He is actively involved in various professional and civic organizations. He is the National Treasurer of PRISAA, President of PRISAA MIMAROPA, President of Mindoro Association of Catholic and Indigenous Schools (MACIS), President of One Mindoro Association of Higher Educational Institutions (OMAHEI) and a long-time member of CEAP, PACSB, and AASHPI. He served as Transformational President of the Rotary Club of San Jose Downtown and held leadership roles in PART and the Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council of MIMAROPA.

A prolific scholar and conference speaker, Fr. Tampol has published multiple research papers in international journals. His works focus on organizational culture, HR practices, and development challenges in higher education and community enterprises. He has presented at international conferences and led research on topics ranging from the integration of HR practices in SVD schools to feasibility studies on local industries such as aquaculture and salt production.

Fr. Tampol has also undergone extensive training and professional development through seminars and programs by AIM, AASHPI, PACSB, CEAP, and other academic institutions, focusing on HR trends, academic leadership, and educational transformation in response to national and global changes.

PROF. TEODORICO “RICO” A. BASTIDA, JR. is a Certified Securities Specialist conferred by the University of San Carlos and Philippine Stocks Exchange (PSE), an educator, and entrepreneur.

He obtained his Masters of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) at the University of Cebu- Graduate School in 2006 and pursuing his Doctorate Degree. He has 16 years of experience in teaching Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Research and Feasibility Study at the College of Business and Accountancy in the University of Cebu-Main Campus. He is also a Certified Financial Markets Professional.

He has been an Organizational Management Advisor both Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and Zanzibar International Film Festival during his stint as international volunteer in Tanzania, East Africa under the auspices of VSO Philippines and UK in 2006-2009.

A past president of Junior Chamber International Philippines – Cebu-Mactan Channel Inc. A non-profit international non-governmental of young people. He is the 2023 Regional Officer of Central Visayas Region 5 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles- Philippine Eagles Inc., and currently the General Manager of SEAMCO Multipurpose Cooperative.

DR. ROSINE O. LABADO is currently the Dean of the College of Management of Capiz State University (CAPSU)– Burias Campus and at the same time the Chief, Knowledge and Technology Technology Transfer Division (KTTD) of the Intellectual Property Management Office of CAPSU. A Certified IP Valuation Professional awarded by the Association for Management and Valuation of Intangibles. She graduated BS Business Administration at University of the Philippines – Visayas, her Master in Business Administration at Colegio dela Purisima Concepcion and earned her Doctor of Management in Business Management at Central Philippine University.
An educator for about 18 years and has been an AACCUP Accreditor since 2014. She has presented several researches in different fora. She has also served as Resource Person in the different seminars and training mostly related to Intellectual Property Management.

ATTY. REY RABAGO used to be the Chairperson of Accountancy Department in Adamson University since 2010 until this year. Nowadays, he is into private practice while teaching part time at the same university. Atty. Rey graduated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Accounting from Mindanao State University – Main Campus; and graduated Bachelor of Laws, Cum Laude, from Adamson University, Manila. A CPA-lawyer, he passed the CPA licensure examination in the year 2001, and the Bar Examination in the year 2008. Prior to being an academic, he was a former associate of Alampay Gatchalian Mawis and Alampay Law firm based in Makati City.

Atty. Rey is an active member of Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP); and of Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). He is also a member of CHED’s Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) since 2014 who is tasked to evaluate business schools proposing to offer accounting related courses in National Capital Region. An active member of Ethics Review Committee of Adamson University, he is tasked to evaluate the degree of ethics compliance of research protocols. He has been an officer of PACSB since 2014.

DR. RICHARD F. MARIANO is a social entrepreneur, doing business while educating people having the same vision and mission of serving the people with utmost desire and people with care.

Dr. RF is a faculty member and currently the Dean of the School of Business and Management of Universidad De Zamboanga (UZ), Dean School of Business Administration at Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU), specializing on subjects relevant to innovation , creativity and subjects that are challenging in life , Dr. RF is a professor that teaches techniques based on actual experiences, he has been operating and managing the RF Mariano Catering Services for almost 22 years, with a wide variety of market .

Dr. RF is very much into social entrepreneur, he has been with the local government units of Tetuan as a barangay councilor, which has created a livelihood programs and formulating micro-finance cooperative as his endeavor. Another path of journey and a challenging job, facing the national organization is one of his outmost desire and inspiration, working with people of the same language with dignity of work and professionalism.

Dr. Antonio Jose D. Celis is a seasoned educator and academic leader with 25 years of experience in higher education, specializing in business education and institutional development. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration from Wesleyan University-Philippines in December 2023, building on earlier degrees in Commerce and Business Management.

For Academic Year 2024–2025, he serves as Program Head of the MBA Program at Wesleyan University-Philippines, leading initiatives to strengthen graduate-level business instruction. His previous leadership roles include OIC-Dean of the College of Business and Accountancy (2019–2021), BSBA Program Head (2015–2019), and Program Coordinator for the Financial Literacy Program for Farmers (2021–2023), in partnership with the Land Bank Countryside Development Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Celis is also a Director of the Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (PACSB) for the 2021–2025 term and an accreditor for the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ACSCU), actively contributing to the advancement of academic standards in business education.
Known for fostering a student-centered and collaborative academic environment, Dr. Celis remains deeply committed to shaping future leaders through excellence in teaching, leadership, and community engagement.

DR. MA. VICTORIA M. AC-AC has more than 35 years’ experience in marketing education and more than 10 years marketing and sales, and in marketing research service experiences with Fitrite Manufacturing, Novelty Entertainment, Olympic Village, to name a few.

She is currently teaching at the Graduate School of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU), Angeles Foundation University and Baliuag University. She is also one of the Board of Trustees of the International Council of Small Business (ICSB Phils.) and an Accreditor of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). She was formerly LPU Dean of the College of Business Administration. Prior to this position, she was San Beda College Vice-Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She was Department Chairperson of the Department of Marketing Management of the same school for 15 years. From 2004 to 2009, she was appointed one of the Technical Committee Member for Business Education by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED-TC).

Her Doctoral degree is in Education Management from the University of East, earned her Master in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science and Business Administration degree in Marketing from the same university. In November 2016, Dr. Ac-ac was LPU faculty exchange to University of Applied Sciences (FHWS) at Wurzburg, Germany.

PROF. LEONIDA T. AFRICA is currently serving as Academic consultant at Asia Pacific College in Makati City. She graduated from St. Theresa’s College, (STC) Manila, with the degrees of BS in Education and AB Mathematics, both summa cum laude. She served as high school teacher for four years in (STC) in Physics and Math right after graduation. She then moved on to become Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Business Mathematics, Behavioral Sciences, and Business Communication at the College of Business Administration of the University of the East.

She was then invited to join as De La Salle University (DLSU)where she was designated Chair of the Department of Business Management and later Vice-President for Academic Programs. She is still a member of the DLSU Council of Fellows. After leaving DLSU she helped set up Asia Pacific College and the East Asia College of Information Technology (EACIT) where she served as President for ten (10) years. After retiring from EACIT, she was invited to serve as Vice-President for Academic Affairs of the Lyceum of the Philippines University in Intramuros.

Professor Africa’s involvement with PACSB started in 1975 and throughout this period she has served in various capacities as Board Secretary, Vice-President, President, and Board Member. She has initiated seminars and workshops for business faculty on topics such as: Teaching Methodologies, Classroom Assessment and Evaluation, Quantitative Techniques in Business (the forerunner of Business Analytics), Effective Educational Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility. She also served for several years as a member of CHED’s Technical Panel for Business Education.

DR. REMEDIOS S. CHING used to be the Dean of College of St. Scholastica’s College, Manila. She was a former member of the CHED Technical Panel for Business and Management Education and NCR-RQAT.

She holds a degree in BS Hotel and Restaurant Administration from the University of the Philippines, Diliman; a Master’s in Business Administration, University of Southern California and a Doctor of Business Administration from the De La Salle University, Manila.

She served as PACSB president from 1991-1993 and again in 2000 to 2002.

DR. MARIANO M. LERIN is the president of Mater Dei College in Tubigon, Bohol. Prior to this, he was the president of the Liceo de Cagayan University in Cagayan de Oro City.

He graduated Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting from the University of San Carlos, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Science in Education, and Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of San Jose-Recoletos in Cebu. He finished his PhD in Commerce (Meritissimus) from the University of Sto. Tomas and took special programs in Classroom Management, Tax Management at the University of California at Irvine and Los Angeles, respectively and Computer Management at the Syracuse University in New York.

Dr. Lerin, a CPA, was elected president of the Asean Federation of Accountants (AFA -10 Countries), the second Filipino to hold such position, and a trustee of the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA). He served as National President of the following organizations: PICPA, ACPAE, PACSB for six years, PASE for eight years. He was also president of ACPAE-Cebu, PICPA-Cebu, FINEX-Cebu, PRISAA Region 10 and PAGE Cebu. He is an accreditor of PAASCU and EGEP.

Dr. Lerin was conferred with the following awards; Asean Most Outstanding CPA, PICPA Hall of Fame, PICPA Most Outstanding CPA in Education, in International Relations, in Professional Development and Life Time Award and other awards by different organizations including Outstanding Couple in Educations by Lions International, Outstanding Alumnus by San Carlos University, Outstanding Alumnus by San Jose-Recoletos, Outstanding Work Force by San Carlos (as working student) , Outstanding Boholano and Outstanding Cebuano. Dr. Lerin had delivered papers to accountants in New York, South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia.

REV. FR. DIONISIO CACHERO, OAR served as president of PACSB for a total of six terms: SYs 1993 – 199; 1999-2000; 2004-2005; 2007-2009. He became involved in the organization in 1979 and had served in various capacities.

Fr. Cachero hails from Leon, Iloilo. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from Seminario Mayor-Recoletos, Baguio City, and Theology from Marcilla, Navarre, Spain. He holds a Master Degree in Economics from St. Louis University and a Master in Socio-Economics from Instituto Leon XIII, University of Salamanca Spain. He also took Special Studies in Management at the Asian Institute of Management and Foreign Languages at the Escuela Oficial de Idiomas in Madrid, Spain.

Fr. Cachero served as President to the following schools: San Sebastian College Recoltos de Cavite 1986-1988; San Sebastian College Manila 1994-2000; University of Negros Occidental Recoletos 2009-2012.