The Philippines’ Best Universities
How do the institutions of higher education in the Philippines rank compared with one another and others around the world?
That is a question hotly debated year after year, as graduates of each university tout the strengths of their respective schools. There are many parameters of performance, and with each, the ranking may shift. So, using the most recently available lists, let’s look at how Philippine universities rank according to various criteria used by the .
GLOBAL RANKING (2008) ()
#254 – Ateneo de Manila University (up from somewhere between 401-500 in 2007)
#276 – University of the Philippines (up from #398 in 2007)
IN ASIA (2009)
Three to four university systems appear regularly among Asia’s top 100 schools, ranked according to various parameters. These schools are, in no particular order:
- University of the Philippines (system)
- Ateneo de Manila University
- De La Salle University
- University of Santo Tomas
One or more of these four schools are in the lists based on these indicators of academic performance:
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None of the Philippine schools ranked for the following, the last two of which are largely indicators of the quality of research and publications:
1. Student/Faculty Ratio
2. Papers Per Faculty
3. Citations Per Paper
By subject, the four Philippine universities mentioned above also feature in the ranks.
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IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) and the Commission On Higher Education (CHED) have released their list of the . In this ranking, distinctions are made within university systems, so you’ll see, for example, the University of the Philippines – Diliman listed separated from the University of the Philippines – Los Banos.
There are for the CHED to eventually produce lists of the best schools for specific disciplines, much like the THES-QS system. That’s something to look forward to, huh?
So what do these rankings really mean? How relevant are they to, let’s say, a prospective student’s decision to attend a particular university?
To start off the discussion, I’m reposting some of the most recent comments (from the former site) below.
92 Comments
From Roque:
Good news for performer and bad news for non-performers!
After CHED’s evaluation on the performance of graduates of both private Higher Education Institutions and public Higher Education Institutions in the bar examinations, it will expand its review to cover graduates of other courses that require professional licensure examinations such as nursing, maritime engineering, and teacher education.
The CHED’s move is in line with Republic Act 7722 which allowed the commission to set minimum standards for programs and institutions. Degree programs of institutions with zero performance in licensure examinations for the past 10 years would be phased out. The information will guide the public on their choices of schools for their children.
Last Wednesday, the CHED announced the closure of 6 law schools for their failure to produce a bar passer for the last decade. These schools are the Eastern Samar State University, Polytechnic College of La Union, Samar College, Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, Southern Bicol College and Abra Valley College.
Actually, CHED have already phased out 515 programs from various HEIs and ordered 76 of them to cease from operating from 2005-2009.
FROM ROQUE:
Actually, the status and prestige differences among the Philippine tertiary institutions have always been general and vague. But once the CHED introduces a ranking system, the comparison among them may be based already on their rankings.
In this manner, parents may choose only prestigious schools for their children. The private sector looks prestigious school graduates in a different light.
As a result, “the good becomes better while the bad becomes worse.” This will lead to the elimination of small schools, colleges or universities.
From the positive side of view, it is not a bad thing to have our own rating system for our private and public educational institutions as it is a global trend.
But this must be carefully considered that whether we are completely ready and already have a set of rigorous assessment system, as well as a credibility assessment unit.
We must understand that the impact of rankings should not be underestimated.
Any mistake or incomplete assessment may irreparably harm and damage the university’s academic prestige and social status.
Therefore, it is argued that instead of hastily and comprehensively assesses together a technological university [like TUP, TIP and the like] and a social science university [say ADMU among others], it will be better to sensibly classify them before conducting a more scientific and credible ranking according to different courses.
Frankly speaking, there is no perfect assessment system in the world. THES-Q is the most controversial one but an eye-opener!
There must be limitations and shortcomings for every assessment.
Therefore, it is important for us to understand that they provide only a reference indicator. It should not cause students to have blind faith in authority and lose their self-judgments and choices.
Most importantly, the public should shake off the myth of university rankings.
They should treat it with the right attitude instead of blindly follow the trend, turning it into another form of dictatorship and authority. Ok?
FROM ASHLARS:
I’m not taking sides when it comes to any accrediting agancies around. Its just that I’m appealing to them to provide a “sole” guideline when it comes to giving accreditation. The thing is every agency has its own guidelines. Well, if theres oppurtunity, I would want FAAP to provide a SINGLE accreditation for academic programs of every school.
No one vcan claim that they are the best institution for the basis of board exams or having the most level 3 status or even having the most COE and COD from CHED. With regrads to THES QS, it may be controversial but still it reflects the standing of our country’s universities compared to our asain neighbors. However, those four universities who were included in the ranking are also doing good locally thats why its not a surprise to see those four universities being included in various International rankings. Well, maybe not during our lifetime, I hope that more Philippine Universities will get into international prominence. This is not just for publicity sake but to show the world that Philippines is a good option for getting a degree. Lots of Asian universities like National University of Singapore, Seoul National University of South Korea to name a few. They are not just projecting themselves as a good university of choice in their respective countries but they are also planning to attract international students. In western and European countries, exchange student programs are becoming a trend to further enhance and expose their students for wider scope on their respective fields.
I believe that most Philippine universities are not yet ready to shift from the traditional way of learning to innovative learning just like what other asian universities are currently doing.
No wonder, only a few WELL KNOWN western and european universities are establishing linkages in Philippine universities. Maybe they foresee that they will not benefit from our universities.
I’m not a member of any accrediting agencies in the country. But if I do, I’m not the type of person likes to “self-gratification” or brag my own. This is not an issue of debating who’s better in giving accreditation but to SET a single guideline for program accreditation so as to not create confusion which is better. Media is powerful that anyone can project themselves as “the” university of choice.
Its a sad fact that well known universities in the provinces like St. Louis University in Baguio, Silliman University in Dumaguete, University of San Carlos in Cebu and Mindanao State University are very outstanding when it comes to their performance but its not that known to public since they were overshadowed by those top four universities in Metro Manila.
I’m not saying that these provincial schools should publicized each of their academic achievement but to project themselves as a good choice of college education.
Whether we like it or not, publicity is a must for a university. At this day and age of globalization were all universities in the world are making advertisements about their institution. I think we should step up and be nown in the International academic arena.
Disclaimer: The post was based on the perception of the writer and does not reflect to the whole issue.
FROM ASHLARS:
Ranking by program is a good way to measure the capabilities of a certain school.
For example:
Know that Ateneo has its own Medical School, is it rightful to say that they can call themselves as the country’s leading medical school?
Despite Ateneo’s own Medical School, a lot of pre med graduates are still referring to the top two medical schools in the country, UP and UST. As well as Fatima, FEU-NRMF, UERMM to name a few.
Another example
DLSU’s Law school, does it mean if La Salle is a known school for its academic performance, they can say that their Law program is established already?
People still prefer UP, Ateneo, San Beda, UST, San Carlos and FEU to take up Law.
I hope that people will enrol to a school not just because the school is popular but to enrol because the school is capable to offer that program.
My advise for high school seniors,
Choose a school because they are capable of offering that course, you’re parents can afford it, accessibility. I’m sure there are good schools in the province, you just have to research them.
choose a course that you really like and not because its “USO”
I assure you, theres no fulfillment in a profession that you dont really like. Maybe financial fulfillment.
okay?
FROM SOILERS:
Yes, just go for what you really want.
When I was in college, I feel so sorry for my schoolmates who opted to change their course. But I realized its all part of finding what they really want in life and bringing out the best in them.
From K2Me:
Ok lang yan, opinion lang naman yan , tsaka since october 2006 e many times na na post ang Rankings na yan ng CHED sa site na to. Meron pa isang forum na katulad nito na Top 20 universities ang Title.
Basta para sakin, ito lang ang may K! na pweding isali sa usapan lalo na sa site na to.
UPD, UPLB at UPM
DLSU
Ateneo De Manila, Davao at Cagayan(Xavier)
SLU
UST
SU
USC
MSU-IIT
Ito din ang sa tingin ko na papasok sa top 12 kung sakaling mag-labas man ang CHED at PRC ng Rankings. Opinion ko lang naman
Will sana, naipost mo din Maricar ang nakalagay sa QS Top 200
haha..ako yung una na magpopost dito…
Well, if CHED could release that ranking by program as soon as possible. It will be a wake up call to those people that UP is not a perfect university. UP may have the most number of outstanding programs but not all. One fact is that not all of its programs have Center of Excellence status from CHED.
I’m not degrading UP okay but I’m trying to justify that expect another to school to top if CHED could release rankings by program. This will help incoming college students to “choose” a school “base” on the capabilities of the school and not by “popularity”.
As they say, hindi lahat ng ginto kumikinang
“Will sana, naipost mo din Maricar ang nakalagay sa QS Top 200″
K2me, yung 2008 ba ang tinutukoy mo? I didn’t see any Philippine schools in the Top 200. Meron ba’ng ibang list/link?
Ashlars, I’m also looking forward to that ranking by CHED. There are many excellent programs that are simply not given their due, kasi mas nag-fo-focus sa overall rank ng schools.
Wow, congrats to our very hardworking moderators! Hope this will be a very fine site for serious-thinking people in the academe and other areas whose intention is to provide insights on how to improve the Philippine educational system and evaluate which schools are considered to be the best performing ones.
I think most of the bloggers or “forumers” here are affiliated with the usual Big Four (UP, AdMU, UST, DLSU) but I suggest that we all go beyond that usual bias in order to be more realistic. After all, only change is permanent. Prior to 1636, Harvard was never among the Best Universities in the world, in the same way as AdMU was unheard of before 1859. It’s 2009 now and I can pretty much guarantee that most of you would agree with me if I say that over the last two or so decades a lot of things have happened and along with that are some changes on the way we look at schools specially in the area of individual specialization. So why don’t we try to describe these schools based on their individual areas of expertise without however forgetting their overall impact?
Wow! Bagong tambayan. =)
Magbatian muna tayo, imagine ang tagal-tagal na natin dito haha!
Greetings to pits (first post daw sya dito), k2me, Ashlars and Roque.
Hello din sa mga nawawala — Victor, lawrence, jasper, at iba pang di ko marecall sa ngayon hehe..
Kudos to you Maricar, dami mong fans hehe…
Karla, that is my wish too! Thanks for hopping over here from the other site.
Marnel, I agree with you. While I’m a product of one of the “Big Four”, I also recognize that many schools excel in specific areas. I hope that their accomplishments and graduates will be acknowledged here.
Batotoy, oo nga! Welcome to the new hangout. Kumusta ang buhay-buhay? It may take a while for the others to get over here to the new site. Please spread the word, if you can.
Fans? Wala yata akong fans. Those who visit just want to chat about their universities, and I’m just the host.
In fairness, this site looks more classy than before.
hehe
The reason why I’m not posting that much is because I’m preparing for the upcoming finals for my students.
Expect a consistent posting of comments in a week or two.
Again, cool site
Ashlars, welcome and thanks! We’ll await your return. Sana mag-aral mabuti ang mga estudyante mo para pumasa sila sa exams!
Greetings!
Bagong site pero lumang bloggers.. hehhehehe just kidding! Kudos nga pala sa moderator (Maricar) for the effort to create this new site. At sa mga bloggers/contributors na walang sawang nag post at mag post.
Hello rin sayo Batotoybibo di mo pala ako nakalimutan. hahahaha. To my friends and detractors doon sa Filipina Soul here we come again. Sana mas productive, mas informative at mas makakatutuhanan ang mga posts natin dito.
Goodluck sa lahat.
For sure ito yong mga taong makikita ko dito.
1. K2me ( UST)
2. Pits ( FEU/DLSA-U)
3. Batotoybibo ( UST)
4. Roque ( Silliman)
5. Ashlars ( Bago lang sa Filipina soul) ( PUP)
6. Lawrence ( DLSU)
Sana makikita ko rin sina:
1. Soilers (ViSCA/VSU)
2. Gian Paulo ( UPD)Matagal na tong di nag post dati napaka active.
3. Jasper of (PUP)
4. Jowjow (Adamson U)
5. Gerald ( aka Pareng Gerald)(UP Mindanao)
Pati na yong taga Ateneo, USC, CLSU, UE at ibang schools sa lahat ng sulok sa Pilipinas. Pero ngtataka ako parang wala yatang nag post sa Filipina Soul na taga UPLB to think na taga UPLB si Maricar at Grace. Ahhh… Bakit kaya?
Let the new ideas comming in. God Bless Everybody.
Before I forgot E congrats ko lang yong bagong Geodetic Engineers sa VSU/LSU lalo na yong pasok sa top 10. Top 1, 3 (2) at 8. Again ViSCA/LSU/VSU Rocks!
Congratulations to the the successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the Geodetic Engineer for September 2009.
1 HERSON DAFFON ALKUINO | LEYTE STATE U-BAYBAY | 90.80
2 GLENN CARREDO PARAISO | NMSIST | 90.40
3 JAYSON HERMANO GEROY | LEYTE STATE U-BAYBAY | 90.20
3 VIRGILIO SUMILHIG HOYUMPA |LEYTE STATE U-BAYBAY| 90.20
4 MAGNOLIA GIMENO GARCIA | UP-DILIMAN | 89.40
5 ARLENE SANTOS RUBIS |St. LOUIS COLLEGE-SAN FERNANDO | 88.60
6 GILBERT GUZMAN AGUSTIN | NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE | 88.40
7 KENNETH VERULA LANGGA | UP-DILIMAN | 87.20
8 GERALD NECIO VEQUIZO | LEYTE STATE U-BAYBAY | 87.00
9 MELANIE CORTEZ ABUEL | UP-DILIMAN | 86.80
10 JOEL LANOSA ALONZO | TARLAC COLLEGE OF AGRI. | 86.60
10 MA ROSARIO CONCEPCION ORTIZ ANG | UP-DILIMAN | 86.60
10 BRYAN BRIZO CAMPOS | USP | 86.60
I could still remember yong top 3 na si Virgilio Hoyumpa ay license Agricultural Engineer din.
Yay, Victor! You made it over here.
UPLB is often covered in topics elsewhere in the blog, kaya don’t worry, well-represented naman. Pero I think ganon talaga mga taga-elbi, tahimik lang pero astig. hehe.
The Times Higher Education – QS World Universities Ranking for 2009 is out
ADMU did not only make it back to back championships in the UAAP mens and juniors division
but also managed to retain its number 1 ranking in the Philippine academe by beating UP for the second year in a row.
ADMU 234th from 254th last year
UP 262nd from 276th last year
LA SALLE – 400 -500 list
UST – 500 – 600 list
Congratulations ADMU on your sesquicentennial year!
Top 10 Registered Electrical Engineers (R.E.E.) for May 2009 Exams:
Ryan Sarecia Tulabing, Mindanao State University-Marawi City – 90.30%
Juan Miguel Bautista Exaltacion, Cebu Institute of Technology – 86.20%
May Alelin Gerona Pagal, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology – 85.45%
Johndel Gentica Luna, Misamis University-Ozamiz City – 84.60%
Albasir Tiang Sedik, Notre Dame University–Cotabato City – 84.55%
Pinky Bartolazo Lambino, University of Perpetual Help System–Laguna – 84.40%
Ronnel Tero Arañez, Cebu Institute of Technology – 84.20%
Rufo de Vera Navarro Jr., University of Luzon (Luzon Coll.) – 84.20%
Marc Ramde Casuga Gonzales, Saint Louis University – 83.95%
Jokshun Tabigue Reyes, Garcia College of Technology – 83.55%
Raymond Lim Gaballo, Jose Rizal Memorial State College
The successful examinees of the September 2009 Registered Electrical Engineer Board Exam who garnered the top 10 places are:
RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | RATING (%)
1 Eruell Camus Obina | Camarines Norte State College-Daet | 90.75
2 Noel Tuzo Arreza | MSU-Marawi City | 89.30
3 Marwin Timbol Pangilinan | Holy Angel University | 89.00
4 Richard Macatangay Guba | University of Batangas | 88.90
5 Roldan Principe Lualhati | PUP-Main-Sta. Mesa | 88.45
6 Jesus Colita Rupinta | TIP-Manila | 88.35
7 Emilyn Mae Sicat Matibag | University of Batangas | 88.15
8 Joonie Magpantay Valencia | Batangas State U-Batangas City | 87.60
9 Eddy Jose Yaba Managuit | Camarines Norte State College | 87.20
10 John Paul Palma Cua | UP-Los Baños | 87.10
5 and more examinees
Rank Chemistry School Total Number of Examinees Total Number of Passed Percentage Passed
1 ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY 5 5 100%
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY-Q.C. 15 15 100%
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA 9 9 100%
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY 6 6 100%
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES- MANILA 13 13 100%
2 UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-VISAYAS-ILOILO CITY 16 15 94%
3 UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN 55 51 93%
The following are the July 2009 Forester Board Exam examinees who garnered the Top Ten (10) places.
RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | RATING(%)
1 JOSEPH CANILLO PAQUIT | CMU | 85.95
2 JEANLY GAMANA ANDO | USP-TAGUM | 85.05
3 DARELL JAMES NUEVA SY | BICOL UNIVERSITY | 83.95
4 MILBEN ALEJANDRO BRAGAIS | UPLB | 83.75
4 ARNULFO DADIOS YANORIA | UPLB | 83.75
5 AVEEN QUICO AGBAYANI | CMU | 83.65
6 JESSA PUDE ATA | UPLB | 83.40
7 NOVA DEYAEN DOYOG | BENGUET STATE U-LA TRINIDAD | 83.15
8 DENNIS MARAVILLES MADJUS | C. VISAYAS STATE C.A.F.T. | 82.80
9 JENEFER HERNANE PANAGSAGAN | MSU-MARAWI | 82.70
10 ALFREDO JR MANALO BELEN | SLPC-LUCBAN | 82.50
10 PURA BEATRIZ SAMSON VALLE | UPLB | 82.50
Bar Exam: Top 10 September 2008 Lawyers
The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Bar Examination September 2008 are:
1. Judy Lardizabal, San Sebastian College – 85.70%
2. Mylene Amerol Macumbal, Mindanao State University Marawi City- 85.65%
3. Oliver Baclay Jr. Ateneo de Manila University – 85.60
4. Majesty Eve Jala, Ateneo de Manila University – 85.55
5. Maria Elizabeth Liceralde, UP Diliman – 85.40%
6. Michael Macapagal, UP Diliman – 84.15%
7. Denise Dy, Ateneo de Manila University – 84.00
April Love Regis, Ateneo de Manila University – 84.00%
8. Christine Joy Tan, Ateneo de Manila University – 83.80%
9. Jihan Jacob, San Beda College – 83.75%
10. Vanessa Raymundo, San Beda College – 83.70%
The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Nursing Licensure Examination June 2009 are:
1. Golda Manto Yap, Felipe Verallo Memorial Foundation – 86.80%.
2. Ronie Rose Capati Arevalo, Adamson University – 86.40%.
3. Michelle Alejandro Barberan, Arellano University Manila – 86.20%.
4. Caroline May Rellosa Chamen, Philippine College of Health and Sciences – 86.00%
Clarissa Leonor Tible Escober, Naga College Foundation – 86.00%
5. Marco Magtulis Dometita, University of Santo Tomas – 85.80%
Margaret Cheung Encarnacion, University of Santo Tomas – 85.80%
Marc Bago-Od Marzan, University of Santo Tomas – 85.80%
Lalaine Lim Perlas, Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela – 85.80%
Debbie Rose Uy Tanengsy, Velez College – 85.80%
6. Lisa Angelica Vela Evangelista, University of Santo Tomas – 85.60%
7. Adrian Patrick Patawaran Calimag, University of Santo Tomas – 85.20%
Jed Asiaii Mariano Dimaisip, University of the Philippines-Manila – 85.20%
Aaron Miranda Esporlas, University of Santo Tomas – 85.20%
8. Mary Joy Sarreal Crisostomo, University of Santo Tomas – 85.00%
David John Gabriel Egbalic Cristobal, University of Santo Tomas – 85.00%
Libby Joy Recinto Evangelista, University of Santo Tomas – 85.00%
Ma Paula Rhove Rivera Ortega, University of the Philippines-Manila – 85.00%
Andrew Chua Tiu, Velez College – 85.00%
Ginelle Marie Galarpe Visaya, University of Santo Tomas – 85.00%
9. Helene Marie Mejorada Calderon, University of Santo Tomas – 84.80%
Abigail Ann Borromeo Candelario, University of Santo Tomas – 84.80%
Jan Benzon Tan Chan, University of Santo Tomas – 84.80%
Anna Melissa Señga Lo, University of Santo Tomas – 84.80%
Jernedell Geishar Tabugara Mabiling, Western Mindanao State University – 84.80%
Von Vener Palicpic Miguel, Perpetual Help College of Manila – 84.80%
Johanna Thomas Yu, University of Santo Tomas – 84.80%
10. Angela Carmela Fernandez Agbay, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Pheelyp Edward Cruz Aytona, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Julienne Katrina Bulaon Beltran, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Maria Rosario Angala Brillante, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Jasper Quintana Castillo, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Diane Rachelle Cruz Crisostomo, Centro Escolar University-Malolos – 84.60%
Jose Mari Niño Leonor Cuarto, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Salvador Isidro Buban Destura, Immaculate Conception College-Albay – 84.60%
Abigail Joanna Uy Doluntap, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Rove Ann Tonolete Enguerra, Trinity University of Asia (Trinity-QC) – 84.60%
Jana Flores Fragante, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Jan Igor Temple Galinato, Mindanao State University-Marawi City – 84.60%
Divina Viktoria Pobre La Torre, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Vanessarose Delavin Lim, Far Eastern University-Manila – 84.60%
Rachel Rañola Milante, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Loraine Ab-Abaen Payangdo, Benguet State University-La Trinidad – 84.60%
Kristine Arcilla Ramos, Catanduanes State Colleges-Virac – 84.60%
Robert Joe Isip Sagum, Far Eastern University-Manila – 84.60%
Ingrid Buela San Juan, University of the Philippines-Manila – 84.60%
Christelle Miracle-An Quizon Santiago, University of Santo Tomas – 84.60%
Jian Laurice Ramos Sicat, Angeles University Foundation – 84.60%
Miriem Paulle Beltran Soriano, Saint Louis University – 84.60%
Teddy Jr Chan Untalasco, Lorma College – 84.60%
The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Social Worker Licensure Examination June 2009 are:
1 BARBARA MAE DE JESUS SAILE, CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY-MANILA – 86.00%
2 LYRA GAY REYES VILLAMARIN, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN – 83.60%
3 LORAINE VIOLANDA PANOPIO, PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY-MANILA – 83.50%
4 ROLLIE LOON OTOME, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY – 83.20%
5 JEMALYN YBAÑEZ DOBLES, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY – 82.90%
6 JENICK PEDROSA ESPADERO, LEYTE NORMAL UNIVERSITY – 82.70%
7 SHERYLYN GUIRAL SUGIAN, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY- MARAWI CITY – 82.60%
8 ANGELIE AMOR REYES GARCIA, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN – 82.40%
KATHRYN APRIL SALAZAR OSORIO, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY- MARAWI CITY – 82.40%
9 CAMILLE STACY LUNA APURA, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY- MARAWI CITY – 82.30%
10 RICHEL ANN ALLAWAN ACOLINTABA, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY- MARAWI CITY – 81.90%
The top ten examinees to the Fisheries Technologist Licensure exam are:
Yashier Upling Jumah, Mindanao State University (MSU)-Tawi-Tawi, 85.25
Churchill Imperial Bejemino, UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 85.00
Rodulf Anthony Tamayo Balisco , MSU-Marawi City, 84.50
Chelmarie Joy Sanchez Clavano, MSU-Marawi City, 84.50
Greta Jalog Macamay, MSU-Marawi City, 84.50
Janet Tingcang Busico, MSU-Marawi City, 83.50
Ma-Ann Abarico Monghit, MSU-Marawi City 82.00
Lorence Bumakil Ognasi, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Sto.Tomas 82.00
Roderick Nool Revilloza, Isabela State University-Roxas, 81.75
Joshua Militar Regalado, UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 81.50
Flord Nicson Jereos CalawagUP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 81.25
Jonas Palapas Mediavilla, UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 81.25
Cherry Tangaro Nian, MSU-Tawi-Tawi81.00
Ivane Ripal Pedrosa, MSU-Marawi City81.00
10 Richard Enano Cordero, UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 80.75
Charry Neleene Lagare Paracueles, MSU-Marawi City, 80.75
Ron Harry Pecson Viterbo, Central Luzon State University 80.75
Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) Topnotchers – Secondary level
Rank Name School Rating
1 Ma. Cleofe Nicolas Tabangin University of the Philippines-Los Baños 92.2
2 Romina Ann Soon Yap Ateneo De Manila University-Q.C. 91.8
3 Angela Dimalanta Carreon University of the Philippines-Diliman 91.6
4 Maria Elena Fermin Ferrer University of Santo Tomas 91.2
5 Johnny Abellera Esmilla Jr. University of San Agustin 91
Lucille Virtudazo Gandionco University of San Carlos 91
6 Tony Dane Bugarin Quetulio Ateneo De Manila University-Q.C. 90.4
Maria Nenita Silang Se Philippine Normal University-Manila 90.4
7 Ariel Dangcalan Co University of Santo Tomas 90.2
8 Ryan Oliver Dañganan Bautista University of the Philippines-Manila 90
Carl Jestoni Bariquit Dakay University of San Carlos 90
Elexor Torres Damasco University of The Cordilleras (Baguio Coll. Fndtn.) 90
Audie Dacumos Laudencia Philippine Normal University-Manila 90
Felizardo Nicodemus Pulumbarit Jr. University of the Philippines-Diliman 90
9 Oliver Vallejo Aromin Mindanao State University-Marawi City 89.8
Miren Amale Mendezona Jopson Ateneo De Manila University-Q.C. 89.8
Rochell Casia Miguel Philippine Normal University-Manila 89.8
10 Pamela Cristina Parciso Crisostomo-Tumang University of the Philippines-Manila 89.6
Israel Cruz Cruz University of Santo Tomas 89.6
Von Ryan Gasmeña Pangwi University of Baguio 89.6TOP placers in Borad Exam in
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hehe MSU MAIN ANG PINAKA MARAMI…
UP PLA PINAKA MARAMI…
Top 10 Registered Electrical Engineers (R.E.E.) for May 2009 Exams:Ryan Sarecia Tulabing, Mindanao State University-Marawi City – 90.30%The successful examinees of the September 2009 Registered Electrical Engineer Board Exam who garnered the top 10 places are:RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | RATING (%)2 Noel Tuzo Arreza | MSU-Marawi City | 89.305 and more examinees
Rank Chemistry School Total Number of Examinees Total Number of Passed Percentage PassedMINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY 6 6 100%The following are the July 2009 Forester Board Exam examinees who garnered the Top Ten (10) places.9 JENEFER HERNANE PANAGSAGAN | MSU-MARAWI | 82.70Bar Exam: Top 10 September 2008 Lawyers
The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Bar Examination September 2008 are:2. Mylene Amerol Macumbal, Mindanao State University Marawi City- 85.65%The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Nursing Licensure Examination June 2009 are:Jan Igor Temple Galinato, Mindanao State University-Marawi City – 84.60%he successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Social Worker Licensure Examination June 2009 are:4 ROLLIE LOON OTOME, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY – 83.205 JEMALYN YBAÑEZ DOBLES, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY – 82.90%7 SHERYLYN GUIRAL SUGIAN, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY- MARAWI CITY – 82.60%KATHRYN APRIL SALAZAR OSORIO, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY- MARAWI CITY – 82.40%9 CAMILLE STACY LUNA APURA, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY- MARAWI CITY – 82.30%10 RICHEL ANN ALLAWAN ACOLINTABA, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY- MARAWI CITY – 81.90%The top ten examinees to the Fisheries Technologist Licensure exam are:Rodulf Anthony Tamayo Balisco , MSU-Marawi City, 84.50Chelmarie Joy Sanchez Clavano, MSU-Marawi City, 84.50Greta Jalog Macamay, MSU-Marawi City, 84.50
Janet Tingcang Busico, MSU-Marawi City, 83.50
Ma-Ann Abarico Monghit, MSU-Marawi City 82.00Charry Neleene Lagare Paracueles, MSU-Marawi City, 80.75Liicensure Exam for Teachers (LET) Topnotchers – Secondary level
Rank Name School Rating9 Oliver Vallejo Aromin Mindanao State University-Marawi City 89.8
Top 10 October 2009 Mechanical Engineer
The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination October 2009 are:
1. Radino Encaya Estoria, Technological University of the Philippines (TUP-Manila) – 89.35%
2. Cesar Minorias Baron Jr, University of Cebu – 88.80%
3. Marcelo Casquejo Santillan, Bicol University – Legazpi – 88.55%
4. Mark Cecil Mirasol Tano, Cebu Institute of Technology – 87.80%
5. Christopher Magnaye Requinto, Batangas State University- Batangas City – 87.75%
6. Dale Bryan Raiz Pacheco, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology – 87.40%
7. Christopher Beunavente Sanchez, Bicol University – Legazpi – 87.20%
8. Jan Derrick Hernandez Nidar, University of the Philippines – Diliman – 87.15%
9. Michael Ernani Arce Andres, University of the Philippines – Diliman – 87.05%
10. Ian Wildon Auino Dizon, University of the East – Caloocan – 86.85%
Ang daming top galing probinsya, buti nlng may TUP, UP at UE na nakapasok para sa NCR.
According to THES – QS World Ranking 2009.
ADMU – 234th
UP – 262nd
DLSU – 401-500th
UST – 501–600th
According to QS – Asia Ranking 2009
UP – 63rd
DLSU – 76th
ADMU – 84th
UST – 144th
Wala pa ding nadadagdag, sayang
OCTOBER 2009 CPA BOARD EXAM TOP 10
1. Romelyn Manset Carpio, De La Salle Univ.,-Lipa – 91.71%
Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo, Bicol Univ.-Legazpi – 91.7%
2. Laila Topacio Amon, De La Salle Univ.-Dasmariñas – 91.57%
Reginald Lajara Laco, De La Salle Univ.-Lipa – 91.57%
Ariel Cangrehilla Nacion, MSU-GenSan – 91.57%
3. Belvin Armenion, Univ. of Cebu-Lapulapu, Mandaue – 91.29%
Jospeh Albert Josol Bulao, Ateneo de Davao Univ. – 91.29%
Ma. Theresa Solano Pamintuan, UP-Diliman – 91.29%
4. Jaime Ann dela Cruz Datol – UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST, Caloocan – 91.00%
Francis Angel lim Reyes, UST – 91.00%
5. Ryan Dulamal Nandwani, Notre Dame of Marbel Univ. – 90.86%
6. Hexilon Salenga Manabat, Joly Angel Univ. – 90.71%
Kevin Bacungan Manansala, MSU-Marawi – 90.71%
7. Kaiser Yohann Pranada Ballecer, Bicol Univ.-Legazpi – 90.57%
Cris leo Molina Villanueva, UST – 90.57%
8. Miken Fortunato Padilla, UST – 90.43%
Alissa Star Emperado Reyes, UST – 90.43%
Gibson Tengco Tan, UST – 90.43%
9. Jerlyn Castillo Dela Cruz, UST – 90.29%
Maricor Patricio Fernandez, Univ. of San Carlos – 90.29%
Ronalyn Castro Laxamana, Holy Angel Univ. – 90.29%
10. Roel Samson Boiser, Baliuag Univ. – 90.14%
Paul Robert Vera Morata, Ateno de Naga – 90.14%
Ang titibay nman ng probinsyal schools, pinakyaw na ang top 10 ah sa CPA board exam.
NCR schools pasalamat kau sa UST, UP at UE kahit papano meron pang metro manila school sa listahan.
According to THES – QS World Ranking 2009.
ADMU – 234th
UP – 262nd
DLSU – 401-500th
UST – 501–600th
According to QS – Asia Ranking 2009
UP – 63rd
DLSU – 76th
ADMU – 84th
UST – 144th
So alin ba talaga ang da best Ateneo o UP, medyo mixed up ang QS at THES-Q
That goes to show that THES QS is not consistent in doing the ranking of the universities. How can it be possible for that we have two different top universities in the country?
UP is top if the rankings are exclusive for Asian universities but when it comes to world rankings, Ateneo will top the ranking as the top Philippine university?
Thats the main reason why a lot of people are not believing that ranking. The only thing that is consistent there is Harvard University being the top university in the world
The criteria used for Asian Universities ranking is slightly different from the World University rankings. Moreso, the regional perception in Asia varies from the global perspective.
The difference is results is not the reason why THES-QS is prone to criticism, but the way it collects data from various sources, and the actual methodology it uses to come up with the ranking.
For the last 5 years, UP, Ateneo, and La Salle have been switching positions in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Only UST is consistently 4th. – as per THES-QS World and QS Asia.
11th FINEX Intercollegiate finance competition result:
Ateneo De Manila University – Champion
UP Diliman – 1st runner up
DLSU – 2nd runner up
National University of Singapore – 3rd runner up
Ateneo and UP are alternating as winners for the last 4 years.
2006 – UP / 2007 – ADMU / 2008 – UP / 2009 – ADMU
Congratulations ADMU! What a great 150 years celebration!
Having a different methodology in ranking the universities will not affect the sequence of the said rankings.
When you read the method that they used in various rankings, they just readjust various categories for a certain aspect on a university.
How can someone be credible if they dont disclose and name the source where they got the information from a certain university as stated by UP President Emerlinda Roman.
Thanks for your acknowledgment Maricar. I always visit this site but I rarely make comments here hehehe. Yeah, I’m an AdMU alumnus and also trained in the Jesuit seminary but I think I’m closer to La Salle schools now for some reasons and also a good friend to some De La Salle Brothers
Cempire’s explanation is sufficient enough, I guess. Of course, at a first glance it looks unreasonable to have 2 schools on top alternating in different surveys albeit located in the same country. But if, for example, you get into emphasis per subject based on the need of a particular region vis-a-vis the need or even the standard from a global viewpoint you would gradually see the difference between the two. UP’s nationalism may be attractive to most Asian executives but may be frowned upon by some global experts. Or in another case, Humanities (which is the number 1 strength of AdMU) may have more points from a global standpoint but may only be given little consideration in the Asian context, which is of course favoring technological innovation — the weaker side of AdMU which is inversely the strong point of UP.
Post script: I still propose that DLSU and UST be both included within the 301-400 list, at least
I agree with Ashlar’s claim that the ranking sequence of schools, whether Asian or Global, should not be affected by the little differences in methodologies.
If in Asia UP is ranked 63rd and ADMU 76th, it follows that in World standings the first should also be ranked higher than the latter. UP’s 262nd and ADMU’s 234th world rankings just don’t fit.
Looking at THES-QS’s rankings per SUBJECT, I have a different opinion:
ARTS & HUMANITIES such as visual arts, theater arts, music, languages, literature, philosophy, religion, etc:
12 – UP (54.6)
19 – ADMU (48.9)
44 – DLSU (28.4)
55 – UST (25.6)
* Mine: UP-ADMU-UST-DLSU
NATURAL SCIENCES such as biology, chemistry, physics, etc.:
24 – ADMU (40.7)
32 – UP (37.3)
94 – UST (13.5)
97 – DLSU (12.5)
* Mine: UP-ADMU-UST-DLSU
SOCIAL SCIENCES (the ‘scientific’ aspect of humanities) such as business and economics, education, law, psychology, sociology, political science, etc. :
22 – UP (49.9)
28 – ADMU (46.7)
51 – DLSU (27.6)
75 – UST (20.3)
* This ranking is fine
LIFE SCIENCES & BIOMEDICINE includes clinical practice of such subjects as anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, zoology, etc:
47 – UP (29.9)
28 – ADMU (46.7)
51 – DLSU (27.6)
75 – UST (20.3)
* Mine: UP-UST-ADMU-DLSU
IT & Engineering such as civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical and computer-related studies:
63 – UP (24.4)
64 – ADMU (24.3)
79 – DLSU (18.2)
* Mine: UP-DLSU-ADMU
LIFE SCIENCES & BIOMEDICINE includes clinical practice of such subjects as anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, zoology, etc:
47 – UP (29.9)
28 – ADMU (46.7)
51 – DLSU (27.6)
75 – UST (20.3)
Ofcourse this is really weird, it’s impossible for ADMU and DLSU to outrank UST in this aspect.
I mean, talking bout biomedicine, UST has PT, OT, Nursing, Medicine, Medtech, Pharma, biochemistry aside from biology
You must understand that both rankings are heavily based on perception and reputation of the four schools – from their peers and from recruiters. The results do not measure each school’s curriculum and course offerings to begin with (among others).
There can be changes in the results despite having very similar criteria. It largely depends on the respondents of both survey. This has been clearly explained by Marnel Tuble.
THES-QS ranking (both World and Asia) is mainly about academic reputation, with modest emphasis on internationalization, measured by the number of foreign students and faculty, and on graduate employability, based on the preferences of local and international recruiters.
All existing ranking surveys do not completely measure a school. In the case of THES-QS, a school who does well in the survey can only be happy about the result s far as its academic reputation is concerned.
There.
@ cempire & Marnel Tuble
Well said guys. No argument there, we (I suppose Ashlar too) were only questioning the expansive use of perception in ranking schools. Since perception is subjective, it will not give concrete and consistent results. My stand is that a good and reliable ranking methodology/technique will provide a consistent ranking sequence of schools whether by country, by continent or by global basis.
Well, no survey, as in the case of universities (or any subject for that matter), can ever be exactly objective. The quality of education being provided can’t be precisely gauged by mere numbers as there is great disparity in the different universities, culturally and academically wise. At the same time, numbers cannot account for unique individual experiences that may be of more importance to some, like how well the school has brought out the best in each of its students.
However, inasmuch as you guys would like to rant about the inconsistency of the results, there is still an ounce of truth to this survey; that is to say that despite the limitations of the survey, the standings still reflect or say something about how a particular school will fair in comparison to others based on the given categories: student-teacher ratio, academic peer review, etc. Take note: the guys at QS have more access to information about the different universities on a global scale than any other surveying body. And these surveys have been conducted for years and have been participated by most of the top-rank universities worldwide, Harvard and Cambridge included. (That’s why I don’t get it why UP is snobbing QS. Do they think they’re that great to be gauged? Or are they just afraid to face the truth that indeed, the quality of education in their school is already declining?)
Anyway, let’s just be thankful that at least, 4 Philippine universities made it to the list. FYI, there is another survey trying to compete with QS and no Philippine School is included in the list! You may check it at:
As far as I know, its a sad fact there are certain agencies or entities that does these kinds of rankings without concrete reason and foundation. It also degrades the reputation of those universities that were not included in the ranking but still performs well.
As for THES QS, I appreciate their effort in doing the world university rankings but the thing is, they should CLARIFY their methodologies in their rankings. Even if you read their methodologies in their site, its still unclear. No firm basis. I believe, they should also publish all the statistics that a certain university had and not just a final score for a certain category. On the positive note, rankings like this is a wake up call for other universities in the Philippines like my school PUP. Its a sad fact that it seems like only UP, ADMU, DLSU and UST are enjoying consistent International recognition. Other Philippine universities may be recognized but not as consistent as the top four Philippine Universities.
On the other hand, this video about the college application at University of Californiam Berkeley should be the same as the college application here in the country.
You’re right Batotoybibo. It’s just that survey groups haven’t found just yet the perfect criterion to measure overall academic excellence that can be used and applied in gauging universities worldwide. Measuring research output tends to be problematic, specially if many universities do not publish their papers with English as medium of language. Measuring endowments can also lead to a lot of bias specially towards universities whose respective countries are wealthy to begin with. for PRC and CHED, they came up with rankings of local schools based on board exam performance. However, this can also be biased against schools that do not have enough courses that require licensure tests.
The issue of academic excellence remains to be debatable among institiutions and among people in the academe. After all, academic excellence has always been interpreted in many ways.
@ Ashlar,
I agree with you. Maybe the reasons why these 4 schools consistently make the mark are because they are the most established, have the most endowments, and enjoy the best reputations in the land. Though I would have preferred having more local universities in the list such as your school, PUP, and equally competent institutions like PLM, Siliman, Xavier University, SLU, University of San Carlos, University of Cebu, etc.
Perhaps what these schools need to do is to provide better fundings in order to produce better faculty, facilities, and generate research outputs that can all help to even accelerate the level of their standards. What follows next is a better academic reputation. You see, topping and scoring high passing rates in the licensure exams is just one thing. Graduate employability, global competitiveness, are another.
Easier said than done, specially in this country where financial resources are scarce. It is a sad fact that others will be left behind because of zero funding.
Totoo yan
The zero funding is sad fact.
whenb you vote for the next president, choose someone who has a clear vision in upgrading the Education system of our country
I dont think UP is afraid about that THES QS ranking. I believe in their stand that THES QS should CLARIFY their sources.
when writing books, you should state your sources if the information comes from someone or something. Authors who don’t clarify and state their sources are nothing but fraud authors.
@Ashlars
I do understand that UP has not submitted data about their schools (Diliman,etc) for the previous years. And they’re questioning where the recent rankings are based from when they have not submitted data.
So if they’re questioning who the sources are, the only way to make the sources accurate is for them to submit their own data to QS! After all, they’re the ONLY legitimate source who could give accurate information about their schools.
Thus the question, are they afraid to face the truth? Or do they think that they’re that great to be measured?
PS: Ashlars, whoah, thanks for the information on how to properly write sources! I guess the college level readers of this blog didn’t know that! Thanks a lot!
Result of the 2009 Inter-collegiate programming competition – ASIA (participated by HK, Sg, Vietnam, and the Philippines)
1. UP – Diliman
2. HO Chi Minh City University of Science
3. NUS – Singapore
4. HK University of Science and Tech.
5. UP – Diliman
6. University of HK
7. University of HK
8. Ateneo de Manila
9. Ateneo de Manila
10. UP- Diliman
Congrats UPD for another dominating performance in this competition, specially this year that they ended up 1st in the Asia regional. UPD was also the top local team for the last 3 or 4 years. ADMU topped the local schools in 2005, and was the second best performing local school for the last two years.
Coming up next… the PANA Integrated Marketing Collegiate Competition. Last year’s champion was DLSU.
In this contest, UPD won thrice, ADMU twice, DLSU, UST, PUP, and Assumption once.
another prestigious collegiate competition as the year ends…the National Debate Championship, where ADMU seeks to defend its title for the 3rd straight year.
You see, even in various competitions both local and abroad, the same schools emerge as winners.
This year particularly, UP and Ateneo are neck and neck in the competitions.
In the local competitions, UP won Stratmark, while winning the programming competition and Asia cup moot court competition in Asia. ADMU on the other hand, won FINEX and HSBC young entrepreneur awards in the local competition, and won the Asian Universities debating Championship and Cartier Women’s Initiative Award in Asia.
I believe UP will just submit data “if” THES QS would clarify the source of the previous data they have about UP Diliman. “If they can’t name the department or person who gave them the statistics, no new data will be submitted to them.” As far as I know, they will just credit that ranking “IF” THES QS can clarify their sources. THES QS should also post the sources of the statistics of “each” institutions through their site and published materials. And universities should be notified if a certain entity would use its statistics for study purposes. It doesn’t mean that if THES QS is a known entity in the UK, they can just get any information they want without permission of the “head/President/Rector” of the university and not a department head.
No mature person would read a book with unclear sources through its appendices or acknowledgements. Or even Bibliographies.
Disclaimer: This is not to bash anyone, its just sharing of my point of view regarding the matter.
erratum:
Southville Foreign University won the stratmark competition this year, not UP.
tara Farmville na lang tayo
One thing I wonder about in these kinds of rankings is the impact it has on a school’s enrollment. Do prospective students, particularly foreign ones, take these ranks into much consideration in their decision-making? How seriously should our universities take the results of these surveys? They can totally ignore them, of course. Or maybe there is something they can glean from the results (and what would that be?).
K2me, I try to stay away from Farmville and the other games on FB
No doubt that the ranking doesnt think of boosting enrollment at all :-0
Well, here are my thoughts:
In the local Academic Scene,
Above Average (Top Universities)
Rank 10:
University of the Philippines System
Ateneo de Manila University
De La Salle University – Manila
University of Santo Tomas – Manila
reason: they are consistent in producing top notch graduates, excellent in various fields and they’re globally recognized (International Rankings)
Average (they are known in some courses and fields, meaning not all programs are good) They are good schools LOCALLY.
Rank 6-9
Far Eastern University – Manila
University of The East – Manila
Adamson University
Centro Escolar University – Manila
San Beda College – Manila
San Sebastian College – Manila
Mapua Institute of Technology – Intramuros
Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Intramuros
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Intramuros
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde
St. Paul University – Manila/QC
Miriam College
Assumption College
St. Scolastica’s College
University of Asia and the Pacific
Philippine Christian University
Since I define my average rank as schools with specialized courses on specific fields.
Here are my list of specialized schools that are leaders in their courses offered:
Philippine School of Business Administration (Business courses)
Philippine School of Interior Design (Interior Design)
Philippine Military Academy (Military Science)
Center for Culinary Arts (Culinary)
ENDERUN Colleges (Hotel and Restaurant Management)
PATTS College of Aeronautics (Aviation Courses)
PMI Colleges (Marine Courses)
San Carlos Seminary (Priesthood
Provinces:
University of San Carlos – Cebu
Silliman University – Dumaguete
St. Louis University – Baguio
University of San Agustin – Iloilo
Mindanao State University
Ateneo de Davao, de Naga, Zamboanga Universities
Xavier University
Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan and Laguna
Below Average (I don’t know what’s there academic performance) Inconsistent in academic recognitions
Rank 2-5
National University
Polytechnic University of the Philippines System
FEATI University
Technological University of the Philippines System
Technological Institute of the Philippines System
Trinity University of Asia
St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City
Southeast Asian Colleges, Inc
Jose Rizal University
University of the Perpetual Help System
Philippine Women’s University
Philippine Normal University
Central Colleges of the Philippines
Our Lady of Fatima University
Manuel L Quezon University
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Arellano University
Province:
Angeles University Foundation – Pampanga
Central Luzon State University
Aquinas University – Bicol
Central Philipppines University – Iloilo
Definitely not RECOMMENDED (Diploma Factories) During Summer, these schools are spending money for TV commercials just to get students. The universities above are not doing the same.
Rank 0-1
AMA Computer University
STI Colleges
DISCLAIMER: Other People’s opinion should be respected
University of Santo Tomas,
Ateneo de Manila University and
University of San Carlos in Cebu
was chosen to have a corporate partnership with Harvard University in the US. Various newspaper articles and billboards can attest to that in Massachussetts.
Eduniversal (website) acknowledged
University of the Philippines-Diliman,
Asian Institute of Management,
Ateneo de Manila University,
De La Salle University-Manila,
University of Santo Tomas-Manila and
University of San Carlos-Cebu
as the best business schools in the country and included in the TOP 1,000 business schools in the world.
University of the Philippines
Ateneo de Manila University
De La Salle University
University of Santo Tomas
are consistent to be included in various international rankings of world’s best universities
This article caught my attention, read carefully
(source:,
Written on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am | by blackshama)
“The 100th year of the University of the Philippines is a time for a series of big parties, oblation runs, centennial lectures, a Big Dome Alumni homecoming, several theatrical extravaganzas and of course the Mother of all Lantern Parades to close the year.
“Not even a typhoon could stop the Alumni homecoming. But the only lowdown could be that UP once more failed to make it to the final four of the UAAP basketball tourney (Ateneo won!). Oh well we can look forward to the bicentennial for that.
“At the risk of being called as the centennial party pooper, I will have to dish out criticisms not of my own but that of an American professor that the UP invited to do a critique in 1947…. ”
(Edited by mod for copyright reasons: Please read the rest of the article ).
Citrus_bean, I had to edit your last comment so as not to post the entire article here. Thanks for that link. There are some very good points raised there.
Its okay Ms. Maricar, as long as my post is not being cut. Its very fine with me.
I’m from De La Salle University, a graduate already.
I’d rather not disclose my real name. hehe
Thanks, this site is better than other sites related to academics.
In other sites kasi, they end bashing one another as if their school is as best as Harvard University.
I hope that this site will not end up like that
Hi citrus_bean!
I just would like to comment on your personal ranking, hope it’s okay with you. I was just a bit surprised seeing the PUP System and PNU as among the below average performers.
PUP is good academically. The main campus has been performing quite well as recognized by PRC in various licensure examinations. Though the other branches are not as good as the main, one campus at Taguig though has been on the rise recently in the field of engineering. I’d say PUP is neither below average nor average university. It is a good university.
Likewise, the Philippine Normal University is a good school for education-related degrees. It is one of a dozen schools recognized as Center of Excellence in Education.
These two deserve higher rankings.
Don’t worry BatotoyBibo
Its just my personal ranking
besides, I said that those I include in my below average ranking. I’m not familiar with their academic performance. And also inconsistent in academic recognition and I didn’t said that they have “no” academic recognition.
Yun nga lang, its inconsistent. Needs to improve pa.
But I will stick to my opinion regarding AMA Computer University and STI colleges.
They are “diploma factories”, I saw a list of statistics of board exam results from PRC in 2007, I was shocked to see that all engineering courses offered by STI Colleges has “zero” pasing rate. Less than 50 na nga lang yung nagtake, wala pumasa kahit isa.
No offense to them, they should be closed down like what CHED did in some Law Schools.
Yes I also agree with your factual assessment on AMA Computer University and STI Colleges. Those very poorly performing programs they offer should be stopped IMMEDIATELY. Kawawa yung mga nabibiktima nila. Hirap kitain ng pera. =(
Very true!!!
Did you notice that almost every “kanto” has an AMA Computer University or STI College branch. AMA University even has these sub schools like ABE Colleges, St Augustine School of Nursing etc.
One example is the St Augustine School of Nursing branch infront of SM North EDSA, they offer Nursing in an ordinary office building. How can you offer that course if you’re going to just use ordinary classrooms?
A colleague of mine told me the TV ad of AMA University, the one with Sarah Geronimo stating that the first enrollees will recieve laptops? Its not true daw. Besides the fact that they offer mostly compter courses, their facilities are really lacking. They may have computer labs but not that “top of the line”.
Personally speaking, its funny to see that they really invest in those TV ads especially during summer just to attract students. They should have invested it in upgrading their facilities and performance.
Prestigious universities/colleges doesn’t invest in TV ads to attract students and yet students still enrols to those universities to earn high quality education (to the likes of UP, ADMU, DLSU, UST etc)
On the other hand, STI College’s E2E system (enrolment to employment scheme) is a fraud. I have a neighbor who enroled their son in one of their branches and graduated 3 years ago, up until now he wasn’t assisted by STI for employment preference.
To think that most employers doesn’t really hire people who are products of these schools.
Remember that issue about the closure of some nursing schools in 2004? The CHED chairman during that time decided to stoop down because he can’t take the pressure from the Malacanang. Since the owner of AMA Computer University is a close friend of the Arroyos. See? they are using their influence to make higher education a profit oriented sector.
Indeed, AMA Computer University and STI Colleges are profit oriented schools and diploma mills.
Too bad there are people who trust these schools to earn a degree. The nerve, they charge fees quite similar to other “prestigious” schools.
I’m sorry to what I posted but I will stick to my opinion.
Rank 2-5
National University
Polytechnic University of the Philippines System
FEATI University
Technological University of the Philippines System
Technological Institute of the Philippines System
Trinity University of Asia
St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City
Southeast Asian Colleges, Inc
Jose Rizal University
University of the Perpetual Help System
Philippine Women’s University
Philippine Normal University
Central Colleges of the Philippines
Our Lady of Fatima University
Manuel L Quezon University
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Arellano University
Sa tingin ko ay mero pang mga school dito na mas nag-eexcel pa like CCP, TUA, PNU, TIP and OLFU. Just my opinion
Its okay k2me,
besides, i said earilier that its “just” a perception based ranking.
There are over 2,016 registered universities/collleges in the country and I only rank less than a hundred schools. Barely 10% of the whole picture.
Anu kaya ang bearing ng Institutionally Accredited Status ng CEU, TUA at Ateneo de Naga?
Ateneo de Naga’s accreditation from PAASCU and with its recent deregulated status continues to attract outstanding prospective college students from the Bicol region. Ateneo de Naga has also been producing topnotchers in the CPA, Education, and ECE board exams. It also aims to improve its passing rate in the Nursing licensure test, though the said program is relatively new in the school.
It also has few international linkages like Sophia University and Georgetown, both Jesuit schools too.
Most of the HS students from Ateneo de Naga who don’t make it to Ateneo de Manila or UP would rather stay there for college. Only few pursue undergraduate degrees in UST or DLSU.
Ateneo de Naga’s main regional rival though is not in Camarines Sur but in Albay, the Bicol University.
Congratulation to ABS CBN and University of Santo Tomas for a successful Forum on US Sec of State Hillary Clinton.
I would say Bicol University is the best in Bicol. Next is Ateneo De Naga. But that’s just me. =)
Anu kaya ang bearing ng Institutionally Accredited Status ng CEU, TUA at Ateneo de Naga? Anung kaibahan nito sa per college accreditation?
Last year, I made a post about the rankings of the top universities in the Philippines for 2008. And now, here is the official list of Top Universities in the Philippines for 2009 and there has been a huge change in the rankings. This is ranked according to the study conducted by Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) and the Commission On Higher Education (CHED). Here is the list:
Top 20 Universities in the Philippines 2009
1. University of the Philipines-Diliman
2. University of Santo Tomas
3. Mindanao State University- Iligan institute of Technology
4. University of the Philippines-Los Banos
5. Mindanao State University- Marawi
6. Ateneo de Davao University
7. Ateneo de Manila University
8. Silliman University
9. University of San Carlos
10. Saint Louis University
11. University of the Philippines-Manila
12. De La Salle University-Manila
13. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
14. Xavier University
15. University of Negros Occidental
16. Univesity of Southern Philippines
17. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
18. Mapua Institute of Technology
19. Central Mindanao University
20. Adamson University
UPDATE
But according to other source the “Top Universities in the Philippines 2009″ list is like this (Note: This is based on web popularity rankings):
1. University of the Philippines System
2. De La Salle University
3. University of the Philippines – Diliman
4. University of Santo Tomas
5. Ateneo de Manila University
6. University of the Philippines – Los Baños
7. Asian Institute of Management
8. University of the Philippines – Manila
9. University of San Carlos
10. University of the Philippines – Baguio
11. University of the Philippines in Mindanao
12. University of the Philippines in the Visayas
13. University of the East
14. Mapua Institute of Technology
15. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
16. University of Asia and the Pacific
17. Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
18. Ateneo de Davao University
19. Centro Escolar University
20. Far Eastern University
Another source said that this is the official list:
1. University of the Philippines(UP Diliman Campus, Metro Manila / Luzon )
2. University of the Philippines(UP Los Banos Campus, Laguna / Luzon )
3. University of the Philippines(Manila Campus, Metro Manila / Luzon )
4. Silliman University (Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental / Visayas)
5. Ateneo deDavao University (Davao City, Davao /Mindanao )
6. Ateneo de Manila University (Quezon City, Metro Manila / Luzon )
7. University of Sto . Tomas (Manila City, Metro Manila / Luzon )
8. Mindanao State University(Iligan Institute of Tech, Iligan / Mindanao )
9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Manila City, Metro Manila/Luzon)
10. Saint Louis University (Baguio City, Baguio / Luzon )
11. University of San Carlos (Cebu City, Cebu / Visayas)
12. Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro / Mindanao )
13. Mindanao State University (Main / Mindanao )
14. Urios College ( Butuan City / Mindanao )
15. Polytechnic University of the Philippines ( Manila / Luzon )
16. De La Salle University ( Manila / Luzon )
17. Mapua Institute of Technology ( Manila / Luzon )
18. Adamson University ( Manila / Luzon )
19. Central Mindanao University (Bukidnon/Mindanao)
20. University of Southern Philippines ( Davao /Mindanao)
In my conclusion, the school year of 2009 is not yet finished. And for that reason you cannot say which school ranks better than the other.But don’t worry I’ll give you every update that is available on the web. And another thing, this ranking list that I’m updating will not be based on popularity but on performance.
If there will be a Philippine counterpart of famous American Universities, what it will be?
Note: an informal survey done with various college professors in the city of Manila last October in an informal gathering.
University of the Philippines, Diliman and Manila as HARVARD UNIVERSITY
University of the Philippines, Los Baños as MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Ateneo de Manila University as YALE UNIVERSITY
De La Salle University, Manila as PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
University of Santo Tomas, Manila as STANFORD UNIVERSITY
St. Louis University, Baguio as DUKE UNIVERSITY
University of San Carlos, Cebu as COLOMBIA UNIVERSITY
Silliman University as CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Mindano State University as UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKLEY
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila as UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Counterpart ba kamo? Di nga sila pweding e-compare e!
The following survey is a perception based survey. It does not reflect the reality of schools involved in the survey.
But we just did that because we have high hopes that Philippines will the destination for higher education in Asia.
Filipinos who thinks that our universities can’t compete with foreign universities even in the future doesn’t have the right to be called filipinos.
Just like other filipinos who doesn’t see light in the future of our country.
Just leave this country.
Enough said.
will “be” the destination
The problem with our country is that more and more Filipinos doesn’t express their love for this country.
Instead of building confidence to boost inspiration to our fellow countrymen, we are the ones who criticized our beloved countrymen.
Not to sound nationalistic, at this day and age of globalization, we should show to other countries that we Filipinos are united for progress.
I’m not an Atenean
I’m not a Kapuso
I’m not a jologs
I’m not an elitist
but I’m a FILIPINO
Filipinos who thinks that our universities can’t compete with foreign universities even in the future doesn’t have the right to be called filipinos.
Wierd statement!
Yes, its a weird statement for those people who can’t love and support their own.
Again, its a weird statement.
Top 20 Universities in the Philippines 2009
1. University of the Philipines-Diliman
2. University of Santo Tomas
3. Mindanao State University- Iligan institute of Technology
4. University of the Philippines-Los Banos
5. Mindanao State University- Marawi
6. Ateneo de Davao University
7. Ateneo de Manila University
8. Silliman University
9. University of San Carlos
10. Saint Louis University
11. University of the Philippines-Manila
12. De La Salle University-Manila
13. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
14. Xavier University
15. University of Negros Occidental
16. Univesity of Southern Philippines
17. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
18. Mapua Institute of Technology
19. Central Mindanao University
20. Adamson University
source:
Can anyone support this ranking?
Any violent comments?
Assuming the above ranking of Philippine universities by CHED is the latest and is correct, it is very curious to see three UP campuses and three Ateneo schools making it to the top 20. How about the other La Salle schools?
UPD / UPLB / UPM versus ADMU / ADDU / Xavier (Ateneo de CDO)
BTW, in the debating scene, UP bagged the National title in the National Debating Championship while Ateneo won the East Asia Debating Tilt. The only two remaining international championships being contested is the World Universities Peace Invitational Debate or WUPID where both Ateneo and UP (and DLSU) are participating, and the year-ender World Universities Debating Championship or WUDC, to be participated by Ateneo and DLSU.
2009 record
UP
National Debating Championship – Champion
Philippine Intervarsity Debating Championship – Champion
Asia Regional Moot Court Competition – Champion
Ateneo
Asian Universities Debating Championship – Champion
Australasian Debating Championship – Quarterfinalist
East Asia Invitational Debate Championship – Champion
Who will have the better 2009 record?
Let’s see and wait for their performance in the WUPID and the ultimate debating competition, the World Universities Debating Championship where Ateneo is currently ranked number 8 worldwide.
Hi everyone, I just want to let you know that come 2010, I will no longer be writing about Philippine Culture here at PlanetEye. Thank you for all your support and community, even after the move from our old haunt on Filipina Soul. I wish you all a great year! If any of you would like to reconnect, I can still be found online at merryroyals.com and at my personal site, maricarmac.com. Thanks again, you guys are awesome!
Mukang wala nang nag-po-post dito.
Ateneo, UP, UST, and DLSU were once again featured in the list of Asian Universities Ranking for 2010.
In the second edition of the regional ranking that has been conducted by London-based Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd., the same organization that produce the annual World Universities Ranking, Ateneo de Manila University climbed 26 spots, or from 84th to 58th in the region, to lead the Philippine universities in the table. The recent survey also solidified Ateneo’s number 1 position among local universities, both in the regional and world ranking editions. University of the Philippines, on the other hand, slipped from 63rd to 78th, while De La Salle University dropped 30 spots, from 76th to 106th. Meanwhile, UST improved its ranking score and jumped from 144th to 101st, 43 spots from last year, and 3rd overall among Philippines’ best.
Ateneo 58th
UP 78th
UST 101st
DLSU 106th
Meanwhile, other local schools started to figure in the said ranking. Xavier University, Silliman University, Adamson University, San Carlos University, Ateneo de Davao University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Mindanao State University, Mapua Institute of Technology and St. Louis University were listed in the top 200 for subject rankings such as Arts and Humanities, Life Sciences and Biomedicine, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and IT and Engineering, and other ranking indicators like student/faculty ratio, and international students.
Asian Universities Ranking 2010 – Top 10:
1.University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong
2.The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – Hong Kong
3.National University of Singapore – Singapore
4.The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong
5.The University of Tokyo – Japan
6.Seoul National University – South Korea
7.Osaka University – Japan
8.Kyoto University – Japan
9.Tohoku University – Japan
10.Nagoya University – Japan
UP, Ateneo and La Salle are indeed the best Philippine Universities!
Indeed
UP, ADMU, DLSU and UST are the undisputed top four universities in the Philippines!!!
The result of the QS World University Ranking 2010 is out.
The current list of the top 200 institutions features the following universities in the top 10:
1. UNIV. OF CAMBRIDGE
2. HARVARD UNIV.
3. YALE UNIV.
4. UNIV COLLEGE LONDON
5. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECH.
6. UNIV. OF OXFORD
7. IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
8. UNIV. OF CHICAGO
9. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECH.
10. PRINCETON UNIV.
The performance of the Philippine Universities for 2010.
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY – 307 (from 234)
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – 314 (from 262)
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY 451-500 (from 401 – 500)
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS 551 – 600 (from 501-600)
Performance of Philippine Universities per subject indicators:
ARTS & HUMANITIES
UP – 126
ADMU – 196
ENGINEERING & IT
UP – 271
LIFE SCIENCES & BIOMEDICINE
UP – 147
ADMU – 221
UST – 269
DLSU – 292
NATURAL SCIENCES
ADMU – 132
UP – 216
SOCIAL SCIENCES
UP – 173
ADMU – 204
Cambridge ousts Harvard. UP and ADMU narrow the gap but both drop together with DLSU and UST in the ranking table. DLSU takes back 3rd spot as Philippines’ top universities.
US News and World Report cites Ateneo de Manila University as ranked 50th in the Best Universities in Asia and Midde Eastern.
Ateneo is the sole Philippine University to make it to the top 50 in the region.
I’m back… pero mukhang konti na lang ang nag post unlike doon sa Filipina soul.. Miss you all!