LOOK | The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) was invited to participate in a crucial bicameral conference committee hearing by the Senate and House of Representatives in the Senate Building last December 4, 2023, on the “No Permit, No Exam” Prohibition Bill, which marked a significant step in addressing concerns about the legislation’s potential impact on private education in the Philippines. The meeting was attended by prominent figures from the Senate and key House committee members, and the COCOPEA delegation expressed satisfaction with the balanced focus on student welfare and private educational institutions’ sustainability. The revised consolidated bill presented during the hearing was met with general acceptance, signaling hope for private education in the country.
Private schools, including members of COCOPEA, have raised concerns about the proposed “No Permit, No Exam” Prohibition Act, stating that it could force many private schools to close and compromise their financial viability. They have emphasized the need to consider the impact on the private education sector and the welfare of students facing financial challenges.
The COCOPEA delegation was led by Fr. Albert N. Delvo, CEAP president and COCOPEA chairperson, Dr. Vincent Fabella of Member the PACU Board, Fr. Jun Innocencio, president of UNITEVIT, Atty. Kc Manaog of Legal Counsel of COCOPEA, Joyce Samaniego of PACU, and Prof. Vicente Antonio V. Pijano III, president of DACUN and APSCUR-XI.
COCOPEA, the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations, is the unifying voice of the private education sector in the Philippines, composed of various organizations, including the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU), Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU), and the Unified Technical and Vocational Education and Training of the Philippines Inc.
(UNITEVIT). Prof. Vicente Antonio V. Pijano III, the Chancellor and COO of Philippine Women’s College of Davao (PWC), was invited to represent the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and schools from the Davao Region and Mindanao during the bicameral conference. Prof. Pijano III is also the President of the Association of Private and State Colleges and Universities of Region XI (APSCUR-XI) and the Davao Colleges and Universities Network Inc. (DACUN).
Anti illegal Drugs Campaign 2926
The Basic Education Department’s Student Formation Office, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), conducted an Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign for Grade 6 to 12 students aimed at strengthening awareness, prevention, and resilience against substance abuse.
Basic Life Support Seminar-Workshop
The Philippine Women’s College of Davao, through the National Service Training Program (NSTP), conducted a Basic Life Support Seminar-Workshop at the RSM Events Center. The session equipped PWC college students with essential knowledge and skills in responding to medical emergencies, guided by facilitators Joy Grace S. Alfeche and fellow Red Cross volunteers.
ADVISORY: CLASS & WORK SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS
Please be informed that no classes will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, for both BED and TED.
BED 1st Call to Honors
Proud parents joined their children on stage as the Basic Education Department held its 1st Call to Honors, recognizing learners for their academic achievements this term. After the program, parents received their children’s report cards directly from their teachers.
PWC of Davao and OMNI Aviation Sign MOA for Aviation OJT Program
Philippine Women’s College of Davao has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with OMNI Aviation for on-the-job training opportunities.
PWC President Emmanuel Q. Canivel, together with VP for Administration Aida T. Fedee, CPA, MBA, and VP for Academics Reynald A. Japay, EdD, LPT, and Maria Julieta R. Torres, CPA, MBA, Director for Linkages, Internalization and Placement Office, represented the college. Mikhail Josef N. Siy-Hian, MBA, Head of Marketing/Head of Cabin Crew Training, represented OMNI Aviation.
Under the partnership, PWC students will gain hands-on training and industry exposure in aviation operations, including cabin crew training that builds credentials toward international airline careers.
Emergency Survival Tactics: An Orientation for Personnel on Terrorism and Disaster Emergencies
The PWC Emergency Response Team facilitated this orientation for all PWC personnel at the RSM Events Center, with PSSG Jefferson M. Gadia, Chief Investigator of Davao City Police Station 15, as the resource speaker.
BED Nutrition Month 2026
A day filled with learning and fun made this year’s Nutrition Month Celebration memorable for our learners from preschool to junior high.
4th President of Philippine Women’s College of Davao – Emmanuel Q. Canivel, MBM
The Philippine Women’s College of Davao formally welcomed Mr. Emmanuel Q. Canivel, MBM as its 4th President during the Installation and Investiture Ceremony held on July 24, 2026, at the PWC RSM Events Center.
Congratulations, President Canivel. The PWC community looks forward to the years ahead under your leadership.