Philippine Augustinians Development Office, Inc. (PADO) has recently received its Certificate of Accreditation from the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). The certificate, which is valid for three years, recognizes PADO’s adherence to PCNC’s standards of transparency, accountability, legitimacy, and quality service.
PADO is now awaiting its BIR Certificate of Registration through PCNC, which will allow the organization to issue a Certificate of Donation to donors as donee institution. NGOs with donee status can issue the Certificate of Donation to donors, which they can use to claim tax deductibility of their donations.
Fr. Jose Rene “Bong” Delariarte, OSA, PADO’s chairman, expressed his gratitude to the organization’s supporters and stakeholders, including the BOT, Advisory Committee, OSA Province staff, former PADO staff, and partners such as SNAF, SMCC, SNPH, SW interns, Reflex, and Candle house, for contributing to the achievement. This is a significant milestone for PADO and a cause for celebration among its supporters.
The blessing of the PharmaMedTech (PMT) Building Lobby and the Pelican Mosaic marked the many wins that the University highlighted in the week-long activity. The students of every college showcased their talents, wit, and grit in the Mr. and Ms. USA, Passion Fruit Shake: the Musical, University Field Demonstration, Move with Asia: The USA Dance Crew Competition, USiAns Pop Music, and TGIF. >Alternative learning was also offered to everyone open to more knowledge from the different invited experts from the fields of science, technology, commerce, culture, and the arts and the campus was opened to visitors who will choose to be part of the Augustinian Community someday and the alumi who was back visiting the USA, their home.
2023 presented opportunities and possibilities that will encourage good results in its many endeavors and by the grace of God, its celebration of the 70th year as a University will fulfill its promise to remain staunch believer in its values and purpose. (TSA).