05/09/2026
MarSU Recommended for ISO 21001:2018 EOMS Certification After Successful Stage 2 Certification Audit
Marinduque State University (MarSU) reaches another significant milestone in its continuing pursuit of quality and excellence as the University is recommended for the issuance of the Certificate for ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) following the successful completion of its Stage 2 Certification Audit conducted by external auditors from TรV Rheinland Philippines, Inc. on September 1โ4, 2026, across all four campuses.
The successful completion of the Stage 2 Certification Audit marks a major achievement in MarSU's institutional journey toward establishing and sustaining a management system that places learners and other beneficiaries at the center of educational processes. The ISO 21001:2018 framework provides educational organizations with a systematic approach to improving their processes, enhancing educational services, addressing the needs of learners and other interested parties, and pursuing continual improvement.
The recommendation for certification is a testament to the University's collective commitment to quality management and institutional excellence. It reflects the sustained efforts of MarSU in aligning its policies, processes, programs, services, and governance mechanisms with internationally recognized standards for educational organizations.
At the forefront of this significant accomplishment is the leadership of MarSU President, Prof. Dr. Diosdado P. Zulueta. His vision, steadfast support, and commitment to institutional quality have provided the direction and momentum necessary for the University to pursue ISO 21001:2018 certification. Under his leadership, quality assurance has continued to be strengthened as an integral component of institutional governance, academic development, and organizational performance.
The University likewise expresses its sincere appreciation to the external audit team from TรV Rheinland Philippines, Inc. for conducting the Stage 2 Certification Audit with professionalism, objectivity, and commitment to the principles of quality management. Their assessment and professional insights have provided valuable opportunities for MarSU to further strengthen its systems and pursue continual improvement.
This milestone, however, is not the achievement of a single office or group. It is the product of the collective efforts and shared commitment of the entire MarSU community. The University extends its heartfelt appreciation to all university officials, faculty members, administrative personnel, students, and stakeholders whose cooperation, participation, diligence, and commitment contributed significantly to the successful completion of the certification audit.
Every policy reviewed, process implemented, document prepared, service delivered, classroom practice undertaken, and institutional activity supported contributed to the University's readiness for the external audit. The successful outcome demonstrates what can be achieved when the entire academic community works toward a common goal and embraces quality as a shared institutional responsibility.
The recommendation for the issuance of the ISO 21001:2018 EOMS Certificate is therefore more than a recognition of compliance with an international standard. It represents MarSU's continuing commitment to learner-centered education, responsive governance, systematic process improvement, evidence-based decision-making, and a culture of quality and excellence.
As MarSU moves forward toward the formal issuance of its certification, the University remains committed to sustaining the gains achieved through this endeavor. The ISO 21001:2018 journey will continue to serve as a framework for strengthening institutional systems, improving educational services, responding to the evolving needs of learners and stakeholders, and ensuring that quality remains embedded in the University's operations and strategic direction.
The University Quality Assurance Division congratulates the entire MarSU community on this remarkable achievement. The successful Stage 2 Certification Audit is a powerful affirmation that through visionary leadership, collective responsibility, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to quality, MarSU continues to advance toward its aspiration of becoming a stronger, more responsive, and internationally aligned educational institution.