The Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Region IV honored eight faculty members of Western Philippines University–College of Criminal Justice Education (WPU-CCJE) for their exemplary service during the Criminology Profession Week celebration on November 19, 2025, at the Lyceum University of the Philippines Auditorium, Batangas City.

Awardees included Mr. Maphilindo D. Lao, who received the Governor’s Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer Award and the Governor’s Advocacy and Public Policy Award, along with Ms. Aimee J. Goh, Ms. Marrianne B. Mejia, Ms. Elvira D. Bersabal, Ms. Sheila Lou G. Pili, Mr. Ruben M. Narrazid, and Ms. Gloria G. Gonzales for the Governor’s Advocacy and Public Policy Award, and Ms. Ma. Diana F. Alcoseba for the Outstanding Volunteer Award.

PCAP Region IV also recognized WPU-CCJE for securing Level III Phase I accreditation for the Puerto Princesa Campus and Level II accreditation for the Aborlan Main Campus.