The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) participated in the International Higher Education Accreditation Convening held in Frankfurt, Germany, from October 27 to 29, 2026, joining institutional leaders and accreditation professionals from across Europe, Central Asia, and the United States.
At a glance
- Event: International Higher Education Accreditation Convening, Frankfurt, Germany, October 27 to 29, 2026
- Hosts: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
- PMA delegation: Lt. Gen. Michael G. Logico PA, the Chief of the Office of Accreditation and Quality Assurance, and the Head of the Department of Naval Warfare
- Countries represented: United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, Germany and others
- Topics: accreditation standards, quality assurance, higher education trends, responsible use of AI
PMA Superintendent Leads Academy Delegation to Frankfurt
The PMA delegation was headed by Superintendent Lieutenant General Michael G. Logico of the Philippine Army, according to a press release issued by the Philippine Military Academy Public Affairs Office. He was accompanied by the Academy's Chief of the Office of Accreditation and Quality Assurance and the Head of the Department of Naval Warfare.
The three-day convening was co-hosted by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Countries and Institutions Represented at the Convening
The event brought together higher education leaders, institutional representatives, and accreditation professionals from the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, Germany, and other countries, the PMA said in its statement.
Forum Agenda: AI Integration, Quality Assurance, and Global Standards
According to the Philippine Military Academy Public Affairs Office, the convening addressed international accreditation standards, institutional quality assurance, and emerging trends in higher education. A specific area of focus was the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in academic institutions.
PMA Ties Participation to Ongoing Accreditation Goals
The PMA said the engagement directly supports its ongoing accreditation and quality assurance initiatives. The academy described the convening as part of its effort to align its academic programs, institutional processes, and educational standards with internationally recognized practices.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of the Philippine Military Academy Public Affairs Office / LTC Hernandez PROF