MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — In a major leap forward for technical and higher education in the region, the University of Cebu (UC) has officially partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Region VII and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region VII for the pilot implementation of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) Level 5 Diploma Programs.
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was officially signed during the Cebu Convergence: Regional MOA Signing held at Bai Hotel, Mandaue City.
UC Chairman, Atty. Augusto W. Go, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Yolanda C. Sayson, joined regional leaders, industry partners, and representatives from other participating higher education institutions to formalize the consortium.
Bridging Academe and Industry
The initiative establishes formal pathways connecting PQF Level 5 (Diploma) programs directly to PQF Level 6 (Baccalaureate degrees). Specifically targeting critical growth sectors, the rollout will focus on:
Semiconductor Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Allied Technical Fields
By integrating hands-on technical training with rigorous academic foundations, the program ensures that students gain industry-aligned competencies early in their academic journeys while keeping doors open for further degree progression.
Building a Future-Ready Workforce
This strategic collaboration underscores UC’s unwavering commitment to producing graduates who meet the evolving demands of both local and global industries. Through ladderized learning pathways, students will receive specialized training, practical expertise, and direct exposure to modern technological applications.
As these cutting-edge programs prepare for rollout across UC campuses, the university reinforces its mission to empower learners with competitive, real-world capabilities.
Let's go for highly skilled and future-ready UCians!
