I welcome our Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Phillipines (AACCUP) Accreditors and other visitors to this google site for Institutional Accreditation Area 1. Governance and Management.

Within the more than two years into the pandemic, we have made a stand that our institution’s functions and commitments cannot be compromised. Regardless of the instability and uncertainties that surround us, our Sintang Paaralan must continue to provide inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for human advancement and social transformation through re-engineered polytechnic academic programs. This will allow us to contribute to the solution of some of today's challenges by developing the necessary workforce to restore our economy to its former status.

I know that this pandemic caused a lot of worries not only for PUP management but also for other stakeholders of the university. In so short a time, we had to get used to new technologies, create online and offline learning guides, attend several webinars, and change our operational systems so that we could continue serving our stakeholders, our students primarily, in the best way possible. It is not easy, but with good and innovative governance and decisive, accountable leadership and administration, we are certain that the organization is in good hands at the highest level.

Again, I welcome our proactive and dedicated Accreditors, and please know that our colleagues are more than eager and excited to collaborate with you throughout this week-long visit. To the PUP IA Taskforces, and everyone else involved in this endeavor, you have the Administration's full support, and thus, in advance, thank you and congratulations to all of us for our best efforts! May the Good Lord bless our work.