MSEUF

MSEUF officially earns ISO 21001:2018 EOMS certification; proves int'l quality education standard

September 29, 2025

Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Lucena City officially earned ISO 21001:2018 certification for its Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS), becoming the first and only higher education institution in Quezon province to meet the learner-focused quality standard.

SGS Philippines, Inc. confirmed the certification that marked institutional excellence, assured alignment with global quality and standards, established a functioning internal quality assurance system, affirmed MSEUF’s commitment to continuous improvement, proved graduates a competitive edge in employability and global mobility.

MSEUF proved full compliance for continually improving, learner-focused quality system, with validity from Sept. 4, 2025 to Sept. 3, 2028.

The certification covers the University’s provision of basic education (including senior high school), tertiary education, graduate studies and alternative learning programs, aligning processes that enhance learner satisfaction and drive measurable outcomes.

SGS auditors led by Joel Portugal reviewed academic and support services, verified documented procedures, interviewed personnel and validated evidence across colleges and units before issuing the approval at the closing meeting on June 19.

Officer in Charge President Dr. Benilda Villenas thanked the Envergan community for the milestone. “This achievement is the result of the concerted efforts of all units and offices,” Dr. Villenas said.

"The University will maintain the management system, monitor key performance indicators, and run internal audits and management reviews to sustain compliance and continual improvement throughout the certification cycle," Office of Quality Improvement Acting Director Leah Salas said.

“Everyone in the University contributed to making this possible," Director Salas added.

This outcome advanced MSEUF’s mission to form competent, socially responsible graduates by embedding a rigorous, outcomes-oriented quality framework across teaching and services. It demonstrated Excellence and Fortitude in process discipline, Unity and Service across units, and Mindfulness in improving learner experiences through student-centered, transformative learning.

Related UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4: Quality Education — EOMS aligns curricula, support services and assessment to improve learning outcomes and satisfaction.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions — A certified management system strengthens transparent, accountable governance and evidence-based decisions.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — Engagement with an accredited certifying body and peer benchmarking builds shared standards and continuous improvement.