0e7e596c-baa1-442e-a771-8e3b138a90c820210524051340243wseas:wseasmdt@crossref.orgMDT DepositWSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT2224-34961790-507910.37394/232015http://wseas.org/wseas/cms.action?id=40311820211820211710.37394/232015.2021.17https://wseas.org/cms.action?id=23258R. D.MirandaEmilio Aguinaldo College-cavite, Dasmarinas, Cavite, PhilippinesE.Reyes-ChuaEmilio Aguinaldo College-cavite, Dasmarinas, Cavite, PhilippinesHEI 's success is now focused on quality assurance. In the Philippines, best practices in HEI's QA cannot be recognized without the support of quality managers, faculty members and staff. Each member has an essential role to play in promoting a successful quality management. With the advent of technology, Quality Assurance is continually in demand. Its process and human resource, in effect, will keep the organization's efficiency. 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