World Citi Colleges Quezon City (WCC QC) earned special award citations from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), Inc. for its remarkable performance in international higher education rankings. The recognition was awarded during the 36th PACUCOA Annual General Assembly held at Novotel Manila, Cubao on December 05, 2025.

WCC QC was honored for securing a 4-Star QS Rating and placing within the 1501+ band of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, marking the institution as one of the globally recognized higher education institutions committed to academic excellence, quality assurance, and sustainable development goals.

Representing WCC, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ma. Cristina J. Estioco and Quality Assurance and Technology Office Head Asst. Prof. John Mark S. Borbon accepted the recognition on the institution’s behalf—signifying strong leadership and a forward-driven agenda toward global standards.

“This award validates our continuous pursuit of elevating the student learning experience through global benchmarking,” shared Dr. Estioco. “It inspires us to advance excellence not only for today, but for the future of our learners.”

Asst. Prof. Borbon highlighted that the milestone reflects WCC’s culture of accountability, innovation, and evidence-based development. “This achievement belongs to the entire WCC community,” he added.

PACUCOA’s Annual General Assembly gathers higher education leaders and quality assurance advocates nationwide to celebrate exemplary strides in accreditation and global competitiveness.

This recognition reinforces WCC QC’s growing presence in the global education landscape, strengthening its commitment to future-ready, student-centered learning and international pathways for Filipino learners.