ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS

PhilEd Conference - december 02, 2025
1ST PLACE BEST IN RESEARCH COMPETITION (2)
regional qualtiy awards
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higher education institutions with top performing examinees - prc licensure examinations (3)
higher education institutions with top performing examinees - prc licensure examinations (5)
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research office trophy 2022 (2)
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• Top Performing Implementers of the Student Affairs and Services in Region X (2023)

• Award of Recognition for the Excellence and Training Concretized in Having One Graduate who is among the Successful Examinees who Garnered the 10 Highest Places in the June 2022 Licensure Examination for Criminologists

IMCC School President Dr. Royce S. Torres received a Plaque of Appreciation as conference partner in his role as president of the Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAPSCU) during the 2025 PhilEd Conference on December 2 to 4, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
 
With the theme “Changing the Narrative of Philippine Education by Making Reforms Work”, the conference gathered 3,500 educational practitioners from across the country to take part in critical discussions on education issues, reform initiatives, and trends that shape Philippine education. Speakers came from government, leading schools in the country, and international organizations.
 
IMCC key officials Dr. Mark M. Alipio, Dr. Teresita B. Ilago, and Meriben M. Duque also attended the conference. 

Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) wins First Place in the Best in Research Competition during the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) 36th Annual General Assembly on December 5, 2025 at Novotel Manila, Araneta City. The assembly carries the theme “Future-Proofing Education: Quality and Employability through AI Innovation and Sustainability Standards” and gathers around six hundred participants from accredited schools and programs nationwide. [Read article here]

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First Nursing program to have been granted Level III Accredited Status in Iligan Second Business Administration program to have been granted Level III Accredited Status in Iligan

Associate Status Programs

Programs that are certified as being capable of acquiring accredited status within one or two years:

  • Hospitality Management
  • Master in Management

Level II: Reaccredited Status Programs

  • Criminology
  • Bachelor of Elementary Education
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education
  • Elementary
  • High School

Level III: Accredited Status Programs

  • Business Administration
  • Nursing

Annual General Assembly Awards

  • Second Place Winner: Best Practices in Research (2023)
  • Fifth Place Winner: Best Case Study (2023)
  • Second Place Winner: Best Practices in Research (2021)
  • Second Place Winner: Best Practices on Social Orientation and Community Involvement (2021)
  • Third Place Winner: Poster Making Contest (2021)

• Top 4 Performing School in the November 2024 Licensure Examination for Midwives

• Top 1 Performing School in the June 1995 Licensure Examination for X-ray Technologists

• Scroll of Honor (2023)
• Platinum Award (2023)

• First Place Winner: Abstract Poster Presentation (Undergraduate Category), Regional Health Research Competition 2024 of the Department of Science and Technology-Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development.

• First Place Winner: Oral Research Paper Presentation (Undergraduate Category), 16th Philippine Health Research System (PNHRS).

• First Place Winner: Virtual Abstract Poster Presentation (Undergraduate Category), 16th Philippine Health Research System (PNHRS).

• Second Place Winner: Oral Research Paper Presentation, 2023 DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products.

• Second Place Winner: Virtual Abstract Poster Presentation (Undergraduate Category), Regional Health Research Competition 2022 of the Department of Science and Technology-Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development.

• First Place Winner: Oral Research Paper Presentation (Undergraduate Category), Regional Health Research Competition 2022 of the Department of Science and Technology-Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development.

• Second Place Winner: 3-minute Pitch to Policymakers Competition, Regional Health Research Competition 2021 of the Department of Science and Technology-Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development.

• Third Place Winner: Oral Research Paper Presentation Competition (Professional Category), 14th Philippine National Health Research System.

• Second Place Winner: 3-minute Pitch to Policymakers Competition, Regional Health Research Competition 2020 of the Department of Science and Technology-Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development.

First Place Winner: Oral Research Paper Presentation Competition (Professional Category), Regional Health Research Competition 2020 of the Department of Science and Technology-Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development.