COLEGIO SAN AGUSTIN–BACOLOD has been honored with multiple awards from the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office XVIII (CHEDRO XVIII–Negros Island Region), recognizing the institution’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, community service, and innovative educational initiatives. These awards underscore CSAB’s dedication to cultivating a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Outstanding Board Performance Award in the Pharmacy Program
• Award for Excellence in Community Extension
• Award for Excellence in Internationalization Initiatives
• Award for Excellence in Indigenous Peoples Education
• Model Implementer Award for the Student Financial Assistance Program (StuFAP),
• Model Implementer Award for the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST)
• Model Implementer Award for Proficient Handling of Certification, Authentication, and Verification (CAV) and Special Orders (SOs).
These recognitions are a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Augustinian community — administrators, faculty, staff, students, and partner stakeholders — who work together to fulfill the institution’s mission of delivering excellent Catholic Augustinian education.
CSAB expresses its profound gratitude to CHEDRO XVIII for acknowledging its institutional endeavors in upholding academic excellence through strong board examination performance; fostering social responsibility through impactful community extension programs; advancing international engagement through global partnerships; promoting educational equity, particularly among Indigenous communities; ensuring access to education through effective implementation of financial assistance programs; and maintaining administrative excellence in the management of student records and official documents. These awards serve as both a milestone and a motivation for CSAB to continue striving for excellence in service of its students, the community, and the nation.
Leading the team of lay academic administrators in receiving the awards at Silliman University in Dumaguete City was Fr. Jose Rene C. Delariarte, OSA, School President. The school community extends its heartfelt gratitude to the members of the CSAB RQA Ad Hoc Committee for their diligence, commitment, and thorough work in preparing the required documents and supporting evidence that made these recognitions possible.