LYCEAN NEWS | L-NU ADVANCES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH PRC-CHED JOINT MONITORING OF BS NURSING

Upholding quality standards and strengthening nursing education through regulatory compliance.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), together with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), conducted a joint inspection and monitoring at Lyceum-Northwestern University (L-NU) in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, on October 27, 2026, to assess compliance with the standards and requirements for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

The activity was attended by Hon. Elsie Tee and Hon. Mila Delia Llanes, Members of the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, assisted by Ms. Sushmita May D. Biason, PRC Region I Senior Professional Regulations Officer, alongside CHED technical experts – Dr. Carmelita C. Divinagracia and Dr. Al D. Biag – and representatives from the CHED Central and Regional Offices – Dr. Virgo C. Lopez and Mr. Ishmael Lichingan.

Representing the L-NU administration were Dr. Francisco T. Duque III, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Luz T. Duque-Hammershaimb, University President; Dr. Marco Francisco S. Duque, Executive Vice President; together with members of the Executive Committee Dr. Rodney Odesson P. Raguindin, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College of Nursing; Dr. Eugene M. Reyes, Vice President for Student Affairs and Alumni Relations; Dr. Veronica F. Aquino, Vice President for External Affairs and International Relations; Dr. Cynthia P. Lopez, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension; and Mr. Marcelino G. Santiago, Director for Human Resources. Also present were Dr Cresencio C. Quinto Jr, Associate Dean of the College of Nursing, faculty members, and staff.

The joint undertaking underscores L-NU’s continuing commitment to meeting regulatory standards and providing quality nursing education that prepares competent and future-ready healthcare professionals.