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MANDAUE CITY, CEBU — Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the Stage 2 Audit for ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organization Management System (EOMS) Certification and the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Surveillance 2 Audit.
Conducted by SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc. from February 17 to 20, 2025, the successful audit activities reaffirm CDU’s commitment to excellence in educational management and quality assurance.
Following a thorough evaluation of CDU’s processes and practices, the auditors—Dr. Catherine Sigua, LPT; Ms. Anna Theresa Manlangit, ChE, MBA; and Mr. Kevin Castillon, MS Env Man—commended the University for its dedication to continuous improvement. During the closing meetings, it was announced that CDU is recommended for the respective certifications, subject to the successful submission of required action plans.
The members of the CDU Top Management, led by President and Chairman of the Board Dr. Philip Anthony S.D. Larrazabal, extended their heartfelt gratitude to all key stakeholders, including the College Deans and the Senior High School Principal, administrative and academic office heads, faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students, who played pivotal roles in ensuring the University’s readiness for the assessment.
The preparation and execution of the audit processes were spearheaded by the Institutional Standards and Quality Assurance Office, under the leadership of Mr. Julito Sanchez, LPT. Prior to the said audits, a series of meetings, full awareness training, and preparedness audit was conducted.
“Our next step moving forward is to continue what we do best and continually improve what we have started doing good. And as our President has stated, let’s always aim for the best,” said Mr. Sanchez.
International Organization for Standardization (dubbed ISO) audits are systematic evaluations conducted by external certification bodies, such as SOCOTEC, to assess an organization’s compliance with international standards for quality and management systems, ensuring continual improvement and adherence to best practices.
Cebu Doctors’ University extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this achievement. Their commitment to upholding CDU’s high standards continues to propel the institution forward.
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