The Excellence in Quality Assurance in Teacher Education (EQUATE) Awards recognized 120 outstanding Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) across the country out of a total of 1,553. The awarding ceremony was held on April 2, 2025, at The Manila Hotel in Ermita, Manila. This national recognition highlights the efforts of institutions that have demonstrated a strong commitment to quality assurance in teacher education, in support of the country’s goal of enhancing teaching and learning standards.
Sixteen TEIs from the Davao Region were among those honored for their dedication to quality and excellence in the field of teacher education. These institutions include Assumption College of Davao (ACD), Assumption College of Nabunturan (ACN), Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU), Cor Jesu College (CJC), Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), Davao de Oro State College (DDOSC), Davao Oriental State University – Main Campus (DORSU Main), Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC), Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences and Technology (MonCAST), University of Mindanao – Main Campus (UM Main), University of Mindanao – Digos Campus (UM Digos), University of Mindanao – Tagum Campus (UM Tagum), University of Southeastern Philippines – Main Campus (USEP Main), University of Southeastern Philippines – Tagum Campus (USEP Tagum), and University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC).
The recognition of these institutions affirms the region’s commitment to delivering high-quality teacher education and fostering future educators who are well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of learners. It reflects the collaborative efforts of academic leaders, faculty members, and stakeholders in sustaining academic excellence and contributing to the national goal of transforming education through effective teacher preparation.