Palawan State University officially launched its university-wide Internal Audit during an Opening Meeting on August 10, 2026 at the 2nd Floor of the Faculty Research Training Center, reinforcing its commitment to continuous quality improvement and transparent governance.
The activity opened with remarks from Dr. MaryAnn A. Artizuela, Acting Integrated Planning, Quality Assurance, and Internal Audit (IPQAIA) Director, who emphasized the strategic value of internal auditing in evaluating organizational processes and maintaining high service standards across all units.
In his address, University President Dr. Venzon L. Limpiada emphasized that the internal audit serves as a constructive mechanism for growth rather than a mere compliance requirement. He urged the university community not to fear or feel anxious about the audit process, framing it instead as a valuable opportunity for continuous institutional development. Dr. Limpiada highlighted the critical importance of updated operations manuals for each office and external campus as well, noting how these foundational guidelines directly support PalawanSU’s pursuit of institutional accreditation. Ultimately, he called for open collaboration and transparency across all units to reinforce the university’s vision of glocal leadership.
Setting the technical direction for the exercise, Engr. Jerico M. Padrones, Team Leader, Audit Team, presented a comprehensive overview detailing the scope, methodology, timeline, and key evaluation areas aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and risk management.
The meeting brought together key university administrators, unit heads, and internal auditors, signaling a unified readiness to uphold the university’s quality management systems, with the formal Closing Meeting scheduled to synthesize findings on August 13, 2026.
