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USPF Charts a Bold New Future Under the Leadership of Dr. Amelia Biglete
As the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) approaches its historic centennial in 2027, it stands on the threshold of a transformative era. At the forefront of this momentous transition is Dr. Amelia A. Biglete, whose appointment as president represents not merely a change in leadership, but a renewed institutional commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and academic distinction.
A Leader with a Mission
For Dr. Biglete, the presidency of USPF is not simply a professional advancement—it is a vocation grounded in purpose and faith. She considers it a profound and unexpected opportunity to serve, guided by a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to nation-building through education. With over four decades of public service in the education sector, she brings to the university a rare combination of seasoned leadership, policy expertise, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of higher learning.
A Distinguished Career in Education and Public Service
Dr. Biglete possesses a very impressive academic and professional background. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Research and Evaluation) from the University of the Philippines Diliman, a Master of Science in Economics from De La Salle University, and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Her international training includes advanced studies in the United States on project monitoring and evaluation, as well as in Germany on vocational education systems, educational planning, and educational economics.
Her career in public service began with the Educational Development Projects Implementing Task Force (EDPITAF), where she worked on the implementation of foreign-assisted education initiatives. She subsequently served for fourteen years with the Technical Panel for Agricultural Education, a body created as an offshoot of a World Bank-funded project in the 1970s based at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, where she eventually rose to become its Executive Secretary.
Dr. Biglete’s longest and most impactful service was at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), where she dedicated twenty-eight years in various strategic and leadership roles across both Central and Regional Offices. She served as Director of the Office of Policy, Planning, Research and Information; the Office of Programs and Standards; the CHED-National Capital Region; CHED Regional Office VII (Central Visayas); the Office of Programs and Standards Development (OPSD); and CHED Regional Office IV (CALABARZON). Her tenure as a Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) Rank III marked her significant contributions in shaping Philippine higher education policy.
She was deeply involved in the development and implementation of the New General Education Curriculum, the revision of the CHED Policies, Standards, and Guidelines (PSGs) for over one hundred academic programs, and the groundwork for the institutionalization of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF). As Chair of the Technical Working Group on Pathways and Equivalencies under the PQF-National Coordinating Council, she also led efforts in the development of the Philippine Credit Transfer System (PCTS).
Not to be missed is her deep involvement in various CHED development initiatives and inter-agencies/institutions cooperation programs and projects. She served as a Resource Person of the Board of Regents of ten state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the country.
She has written several research reports, technical papers, and publications. She extensively participated in various international meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, and official study missions. These global exposures have contributed to a broad and integrative perspective on institutional development.
Commitment to Teaching and Academic Excellence
In parallel with her public service, Dr. Biglete has remained deeply engaged in the academic community as a lecturer for over twenty-six years. She has taught in the graduate programs of the University of the Philippines Diliman, De La Salle University-Manila, Cebu Normal University, Technological University of the Philippines, Southern Luzon State University, Batangas State University, and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Her teaching philosophy is anchored in a student-centered approach that cultivates holistic development, critical inquiry, and civic responsibility.
Embracing the Centennial Challenge
As the university approaches its centenary, Dr. Biglete envisions a revitalized USPF—one that excels in research, deepens its industry partnerships, and raises the bar for academic quality and relevance. Strategic investments in faculty development, digital transformation, and global collaboration are already underway, aimed at positioning the university as a model of 21st-century education.
To Dr. Biglete, the centennial is more than a commemorative milestone; it is a powerful opportunity to reaffirm the university’s founding principles while boldly charting its course for the future.
The future of USPF holds immense promise. Guided by the leadership of Dr. Amelia Biglete, the university is poised to deepen its legacy of service while embracing the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving academic landscape. With clarity of purpose and an unwavering commitment to excellence, USPF enters its second century ready to lead, to inspire, and to transform.
