Council of Deans of Engineering Schools CODES NIRWV

21/05/2026

The Philippine Association of Engineering Schools (PAES) invites all engineering faculty members, administrators, and academic leaders to join FREE Webinar No. 3 entitled “AI in Engineering Education: Issues, Risks, and Directions.”
This webinar will discuss the emerging role of artificial intelligence in engineering education, with emphasis on curriculum and learning, assessment and academic integrity, faculty roles and governance, and responsible AI adoption toward future-ready engineering programs.
The session will be held online via Zoom Meetings on May 29, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with Dr. Marloun P. Sejera, Chief AI Integration Officer of Mapúa University, as resource speaker.
Interested participants may register for free through the link below:
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/qU6qKaFKiTDzRpEt8
Join us as we continue to strengthen engineering education through responsible, informed, and future-oriented AI integration.

30/04/2026

The PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERING SCHOOLS (PAES) invites you to join its FREE Webinar No. 2 on sustainability engineering entitled: "Designing Sustainable & Low-Carbon Footprint Infrastructure."
This session will focus on green buildings, renewable energy integration, efficient systems, and sustainable construction aligned with international engineering practices.
Guest Speaker:
DR. ARLAN BELTRAN
PSME Deputy Vice President for the Middle East
Senior Manager for Facilities Management
Doha, Qatar
Schedule:
Thursday, April 30, 2026: 2-4 PM
This webinar is FREE. Register now!
https://forms.gle/Pmq2hz1XP3xCxEjD8

17/04/2026

The Philippine Association of Engineering Schools (PAES), Inc. proudly announced its official recognition and partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), marking a significant milestone in advancing engineering education in the country.
This landmark achievement highlighted the appointment of the six distinguished PAES officers to serve as members of CHED Technical Panels for the period 2025–2028. Their appointments underscore the growing influence of PAES in shaping national policies and academic standards in engineering and engineering technology programs.
The newly appointed members are:
•Dr. Romano Neyra, PAES President, Senior Director for Engineering, FEU Institute of Technology — Technical Panel for Engineering Technology
•Dr. Arnold Paglinawan, PAES 1st Vice-President, Dean of the School of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering, Mapúa University — Technical Panel for Manufacturing Engineering
•Dr. Lean Karlo Tolentino, PAES Secretary, Dean of the College of Engineering, Technological University of the Philippines – Manila — Technical Panel for Electrical Engineering
•Dr. Cristina Amor Rosales, PAES Public Relations Officer, Dean of the College of Engineering, Batangas State University — Technical Panel for Civil Engineering
•Dr. Kathleen Aviso, PAES Director for NCR, Dean of the Gokongwei College of Engineering, De La Salle University – Manila — Technical Panel for Chemical Engineering
•Dr. Angelo Dela Cruz, PAES Director for NCR, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas — Technical Panel for Electronics Engineering
This collaboration between PAES and CHED is expected to strengthen the development of engineering curricula, enhance academic standards, and ensure that Philippine engineering education remains globally competitive.

16/03/2026

PAES Free Webinar: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18J1T1g2ve/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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The PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERING SCHOOLS (PAES) invites you to our Webinar No. 1:

Enabling Global Mobility Through Competence-Based Assessment: Lessons from International Bachelor Programs

Guest Speaker:
Nicolas MELLIER
Dean of Studies, Icam Grand Paris Sud, France

Schedule:
Tuesday, March 24 | 3-5 pm

This session will explore practical strategies for assessing competencies in international engineering programs, including aligned rubrics, calibrated faculty evaluation, and assessment of work-integrated and interdisciplinary learning. Learn how competence-based assessment strengthens trust, comparability, and quality assurance in globally connected engineering education.

💡 This webinar is FREE. Register now!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/PAESMobility


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The PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERING SCHOOLS (PAES) invites you to our Webinar No. 1:

Enabling Global Mobility Through Competence-Based Assessment: Lessons from International Bachelor Programs

Guest Speaker:
Nicolas MELLIER
Dean of Studies, Icam Grand Paris Sud, France

Schedule:
Tuesday, March 24 | 3-5 pm

This session will explore practical strategies for assessing competencies in international engineering programs, including aligned rubrics, calibrated faculty evaluation, and assessment of work-integrated and interdisciplinary learning. Learn how competence-based assessment strengthens trust, comparability, and quality assurance in globally connected engineering education.

💡 This webinar is FREE. Register now!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/PAESMobility

03/03/2026

Good day, Members and Officers of CODES-NIRWV.

As we move forward into the Second Semester, we hope everyone is off to a strong and productive start. Please be reminded that our General Membership Meeting (GMM) is scheduled on March 13, 2026.

Your presence and active participation are highly encouraged.

07/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 – 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

The first Board of Directors Meeting of the Council of Deans of Engineering Schools, Negros Island Region and Western Visayas (𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗦- 𝗡𝗜𝗥𝗪𝗩), for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 was successfully convened and marked an encouraging start to the term.

The meeting brought together the different committee chairpersons, who presented key issues and concerns affecting 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 in the region. These discussions covered, but were not limited to, 𝑔𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠, 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ, 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑦 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑢𝑚 𝑒𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑙𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠 impacting the delivery of quality engineering education.

In response to the identified concerns, the Council has begun envisioning and formulating programs and initiatives aimed at addressing these challenges and elevating the overall quality of engineering education in the region. The Council likewise reaffirmed its strong commitment to work closely with the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃) and the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 (𝐏𝐀𝐄𝐒), ensuring that regional concerns are effectively communicated and that meaningful collaboration extends beyond regional boundaries.

With a shared sense of purpose and cooperation, the Council looks forward to a productive and impactful year ahead.

CHED Regional Office XVIII - Negros Island Region
Commission on Higher Education(CHED)
Philippine Association of Engineering Schools
Council of Deans of Engineering Schools CODES NIRWV


Council of Deans of Engineering Schools CODES NIRWV
Philippine Association of Engineering Schools
Commission on Higher Education(CHED)

06/02/2026

The Board of Directors of the Council of Deans of Engineering Schools Negros Island Region and Western Visayas for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.