MLQU Joins CHED FLAIR 2026: Advancing Global Reputation through Higher Education Internationalization

Manuel L. Quezon University continues to strengthen its commitment to global engagement and institutional excellence as it participated in the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Filipino Leaders in Advancing International Reputation (FLAIR) 2026 for the NCR and South Luzon Chapter, held at Twin Lakes Hotel, Tagaytay City.

Representing MLQU were Ken Drexel Q. Cadano of the Research and Creative Works Department and Joana C. Jose of the Quality Assurance and Curriculum Review Office, who joined higher education leaders and professionals in discussions focused on strengthening institutional strategies toward international recognition.

FLAIR (Filipino Leaders in Advancing International Reputation) is a CHED initiative designed to equip Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in advancing their global presence through strategic internationalization, quality assurance, research excellence, innovation, and participation in global benchmarking frameworks. The program supports HEIs in developing pathways toward enhanced international visibility and competitiveness in the global higher education landscape.

Through the leadership of the CHED International Affairs Service (IAS), which coordinates CHED’s international education initiatives and supports the international dimensions of Philippine higher education, FLAIR provides a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of institutional practices aligned with global standards. CHED
MLQU’s participation reflects its continuing pursuit of academic excellence, strengthened quality systems, impactful research, and meaningful international partnerships as part of its vision of becoming a globally responsive higher education institution.