THE PHILIPPINE Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP) has recognized UST as its founding university, citing its role in establishing the nation’s first pharmacy school.
UST received the honor during PACOP’s 50th-anniversary celebration on March 11 at the Manila Hotel, with Pharmacy Dean Prof. Aleth Therese Dacanay accepting the award on the University’s behalf.
Founded on May 29, 1871, the UST Faculty of Pharmacy was the first to offer the program in the Philippines. The faculty now offers three variations of the pharmacy program: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy major in clinical pharmacy, and Doctor of Pharmacy.
It also offers biochemistry and medical technology programs.
“This honor reflects the enduring legacy and pioneering spirit that have shaped our institution and contributed significantly to the development of pharmacy education in our nation,” the faculty said in a Facebook post.
The faculty’s programs are recognized as Centers of Excellence by the Commission on Higher Education and are accredited by both the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance and the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation.
PACOP also awarded the faculty’s Prof. Agnes Castillo and Prof. Nelson Tubon with the Faces of PACOP awards.
Established in 1976, PACOP is a national organization dedicated to advancing the highest standards of pharmacy education and training among its member institutions.
