Philippine Society for Quality, Inc. (PSQ)

What Philippine Society for Quality, Inc. (PSQ) does

Philippine Society for Quality, Inc. (PSQ) is a non-stock, non-profit professional membership organization founded on May 17, 1969, with 64 charter members and SEC incorporation approved on August 12, 1969. Originally named Philippine Society for Quality Control, Inc. (PSQC), it rebranded to PSQ on June 17, 1998. Headquartered in Makati City, PSQ is the premier quality management organization in the Philippines, administering the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) for the private sector under Executive Order No. 448 (1997) in coordination with DTI-CIC and DAP. It serves individual quality practitioners, corporate organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions through four revenue streams: membership fees (PHP 1,500 individual / PHP 5,000 corporate annual), public training programs (PHP 4,000–30,000 per course covering Lean Six Sigma, DPO certification, Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Python Programming), conference/event fees (PHP 500–1,500 for the National Quality Forum, plus USD 40 international), and certification programs delivered in partnership with SIMP, UP-NEC, and CASUGOL. PSQ operates 7 Technical Hubs, 5 annual conferences/events (NQF, RESCON, WIBS, IQPC, Quality Leaders Bootcamp), and 4 named awards (PQA, Juran Medal, Quality Manager of the Year, Excellence Awards), and publishes the PSQ Nation and PSQ Innovation Nation digital magazines. Its technology stack is non-proprietary — built on a website (psq.org.ph), social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), a Facebook chatbot named Qual-e, and digital publications. Distribution is direct through membership enrollment, online registration via Google Forms, and event-hosting partnerships. PSQ is an 11-employee organization with international affiliations in ANQ, IAQ, APQO, GBN, and APO, and multiple academic partnerships (Ateneo, Cornell, UP-NEC).

Name

Philippine Society for Quality, Inc. (PSQ)

Legal name

Philippine Society for Quality, Inc.

Website

https://psq.org.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philippine Society for Quality, Inc. (PSQ) is a non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1969 that administers the Philippine Quality Award for the private sector and serves Philippine quality practitioners, corporations, government agencies, and academia through memberships, training, conferences, and certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual Individual Membership at PHP 1,500 per year and Corporate Membership at PHP 5,000 per year. Both tiers provide access to PSQ events, webinars, training discounts, and informational materials. Individual membership is for quality management professionals; corporate membership is for companies, corporations, and associations operating in the Philippines.
2. Public Training Programs: Revenue generated from public training and certification programs including Lean Six Sigma (PHP 4,000 for members), Data Protection Officer (DPO) certification (PHP 20,000 for members), Design Thinking (PHP 8,000 for members), Customer Experience Masterclass (PHP 6,000 for members), Digital Transformation Professional (PHP 12,000 for members), Python Programming (PHP 10,000 for members), and many other courses. Non-member rates are significantly higher (PHP 6,000 to 30,000).
3. Conference and Event Fees: Revenue from annual conferences including the National Quality Forum (NQF) — Member PHP 1,000, Non-Member PHP 1,500, Students PHP 500, International USD 40 (2022 rates). Additional events include IQPC 2024, WIBS, and RESCON. Event fees represent a key revenue stream and member acquisition channel.
4. Certification Program Fees: Operations Management Certification program offered in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Multidisciplinary Professions (SIMP). Fees are charged for certification courses. PSQ also launched Professional Certification for Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt in collaboration with UP-NEC, UP Department of Operations Research, and UP Lean Six Sigma Collaborative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

PSQ is a non-stock, non-profit professional membership organization that advances quality management in the Philippines through individual and corporate memberships, public training and certification programs, annual conferences (National Quality Forum, WIBS, IQPC, RESCON), national quality awards administration (Philippine Quality Award), and seven specialized Technical Hubs. It generates revenue primarily from membership dues, training fees, conference fees, and certification programs, while also providing digital publications and benchmarking learning events to its member community.

Product overview

Philippine Society for Quality, Inc. (PSQ) is a non-stock, non-profit professional organization established in 1969 that operates as a membership-based society rather than a software product company. Its offerings consist of conferences and events (National Quality Forum, World Innovation & Benchmarking Summit, International Quality & Productivity Convention, RESCON Research Conference), award programs (Philippine Quality Award, PSQ Excellence Awards, Juran Medal Award, Quality Manager of the Year Award), professional training and certifications (Public Training programs including ISO courses, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Data Protection Officer certification), knowledge communities (7 PSQ Technical Hubs covering Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Innovation & Digital Thinking, Educators' Network, Sustainability, Healthcare Risk/Quality/Patient Safety), digital publications (PSQ Nation magazine, PSQ Innovation Nation), and membership services. The organization administers the Philippine Quality Award for the private sector in coordination with DTI and DAP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PSQ Nation: Official digital magazine of PSQ featuring quality articles and stories
• PSQ Innovation Nation
• National Quality Forum
• RESCON
• WIBS

Products and services

• National Quality Forum (NQF) Annual flagship conference of PSQ bringing together quality professionals, featuring keynotes, panels, and workshops on quality management themes. Targeted at quality leaders, practitioners, and member organizations across the Philippines.
• Philippine Quality Award (PQA) The highest national recognition for exemplary organizational performance of private and public organizations in the Philippines, administered by PSQ for the private sector in coordination with DTI-CIC and DAP. Includes recognition levels: Performance Excellence, Mastery in Quality Management, Proficiency in Quality Management, and Commitment to Quality Management.
• PSQ Excellence Awards Corporate awards recognizing organizational excellence in quality management practices among PSQ member organizations. Multiple organizational categories are featured.
• Juran Medal Award Individual award bestowed on outstanding individuals who are catalysts or champions of process improvement through quality management. Conferred annually.
• Quality Manager of the Year Award

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 MSME graduates from the SUGOD training scholarship program (2022)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• TraiCon EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025TraiCon Events organized the World HR Summit Philippines 2025 (May 23, 2025, Heritage Hotel Manila) and the Data Centre & Cloud Innovation Summit 2024 (November 7-8, 2024, Heritage Hotel Manila), with PSQ serving as Media Partner for both events.
• Future of Customer Success SummitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025PSQ is a Partner of the Future of Customer Success Summit 2025 (September 23-24, 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), promoting the event to its members with exclusive discount code MDCXSP15TNA offering 15% off plus 2 nights' accommodation.
• FilPasscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024PSQ and FilPass forged a groundbreaking partnership for digital certificate innovation in 2024. FilPass, known for its End-to-End Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) System, partnered with PSQ to revolutionize the issuance of Tamper-proof Verifiable Credentials (VCs) and the creation of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) within a cutting-edge Data Wallet. This partnership represents a significant digital transformation initiative for PSQ's credentialing and certification programs.
• International Academy for Quality (IAQ)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024PSQ announced its partnership with IAQ for the prestigious Quality Sustainability Award (QSA) 2024. PSQ also supported IAQ's Quality Manifesto for the 21st Century. PSQ leaders including Dr. Rey Fremista and Angelica C. Fraginal have been keynote and stream speakers at IAQ conferences. Three IAQ-affiliated quality gurus were recognized as PSQ Honorary Members in 2022.
• Asian Productivity Organization (APO)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024PSQ has a long-standing relationship with APO for scholarship programs. In 2024, two PSQ leaders (John Paul Ignacio and Raymund Renato Canta) were endorsed for APO scholarships for the 'Training Course on Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing Industries' in Turkiye. Dr. Rey Fremista received an APO scholarship for 'Digital Kaizen for SMEs' in Tokyo. PSQ trustees regularly attend APO courses and present papers at APO events.
• Amherst LaboratoriesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024PSQ and Amherst Laboratories collaborated on the Ugnayan Benchmarking Event in 2024, with Amherst Laboratories hosting a benchmarking learning event for PSQ member companies.
• IGT SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024PSQ and IGT Solutions collaborated on the Ugnayan Benchmarking Event in November 2024, with IGT Solutions hosting a benchmarking learning event for PSQ member companies.
• UratexminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024On August 14, 2024, PSQ members participated in an exclusive benchmarking activity hosted by Uratex, a leader in innovative foam and mattress manufacturing. Uratex hosted a benchmarking event as part of PSQ's ongoing Ugnayan program.
• CASUGOLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022PSQ signed a partnership agreement with CASUGOL, an international certification body based in Singapore offering professional training and certification programs. Together, PSQ and CASUGOL aim to contribute to nurturing digital talents in the Philippines and supporting businesses on their digital transformation journey. The partnership involves strategic collaboration for digital certification programs.
• Indonesian Quality & Productivity Management Association (IQPMA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Dr. Rey B. Fremista signed a Memorandum of Agreement for strategic collaboration between PSQ and IQPMA. During this signing, Dr. Fremista secured the International Quality & Productivity Convention (IQPC) 2024 to be held in the Philippines. The collaboration was further demonstrated in 2024 when PSQ and IQPMA jointly hosted IQPC 2024 at The Manila Hotel, in collaboration with PT Wahana Kendali Mutu (WKM).
• Quality Partners Company, Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022PSQ launched the SUGOD training scholarship program (a culture-based approach to TQM) in collaboration with Quality Partners Company, Ltd. in 2022. The program aimed to help MSMEs recover from the pandemic's negative impact, with 100+ graduates completing the program.
• Asian Network for Quality (ANQ)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In August 2021, PSQ became a Member Organization of the Asian Network for Quality (ANQ), welcomed by Dr. Noriaki Kano, Honorary Chairperson of ANQ and an Honorary Member of PSQ. ANQ is a major regional quality organization connecting quality practitioners across Asia. PSQ participates in ANQ meetings and activities.
• Oracle NetSuiteminorOthers · 1 January 2021Through its Social Impact program, Oracle NetSuite provided a suite of cloud software to PSQ in 2021 to improve operations and grow the Society's mission. This technology donation supports PSQ's digital operations and organizational management.
• ASEANHR Media Pte. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019PSQ entered into a two-year media partnership agreement with ASEANHR Media Pte. Ltd. Singapore in 2019 for various HR and quality-related events in the ASEAN region.
• International Quality and Productivity Centre (Singapore)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019PSQ established a media partnership with the International Quality and Productivity Centre in Singapore for their various events in Singapore and in the Philippines, enabling cross-border quality knowledge sharing.
• Singapore Institute of Multidisciplinary Professions (SIMP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018PSQ entered into a partnership agreement with SIMP in 2018 to promote continuous learning and development of Quality Practitioners via certification courses. PSQ also offers an Operations Management Certification program in partnership with SIMP. This partnership enables PSQ to offer internationally recognized certifications to its members.
• Global Benchmarking Network (GBN)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017PSQ collaborates with the Global Benchmarking Network (GBN) on the World Innovation & Benchmarking Summit (WIBS) and benchmarking activities. In 2017, PSQ organized the 2017 International Quality Conference in collaboration with APQO and GBN. The 1st World Innovation & Benchmarking Summit was held virtually in 2020 in collaboration with GBN. PSQ launched the Philippine Benchmarking and Best Practice Competition in collaboration with GBN starting 2014.
• Asian Pacific Quality Organization (APQO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017PSQ organized the 2017 International Quality Conference in collaboration with APQO and Global Benchmarking Network. Dr. Rey Fremista served as APQO's VP for Conference. PSQ leaders have spoken at multiple APQO International Conferences (2020, 2021, 2022). PSQ was instrumental in the formation of APQCO (Asia Pacific Organization for Quality Control) during APC-IQC '81 in 1981.
• Cornell UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017A partnership with Cornell University's online training courses was established in 2017, enabling PSQ members to access Cornell's quality and management training content.
• Ateneo de Manila UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016PSQ collaborated with Ateneo de Manila University on the conduct of Quality training programs starting 2017. PSQ also partnered with Ateneo Center for Continuing Education for Digital Transformation events in 2019.
• University of the Philippines — National Engineering Center, UP Department of Operations Research, UP Lean Six Sigma CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016In 2016, PSQ collaborated with UP-NEC, UP Department of Operations Research, and UP Lean Six Sigma Collaborative in developing and conducting the Professional Certification for Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. The course design was adapted from the Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge of the American Society for Quality.
• Oriental Motolite Corporation and Philippine Batteries Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2007PSQ Foundation Inc. launched the 'Balik Baterya Project' in June 2007 in partnership with Oriental Motolite Corporation and Philippine Batteries Inc. The project collected used batteries to preserve the environment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights17 records

Direct peers

• Singapore Institute of Multidisciplinary Professions (SIMP): SIMP is a Singapore-based international certification body that PSQ partners with to offer the Operations Management Certification program. SIMP operates in a directly adjacent quality certification space and competes for the same pool of Philippine quality professionals seeking internationally recognized credentials.
• CASUGOL: CASUGOL is a Singapore-based international certification body that PSQ signed a partnership with in 2022 to nurture digital talents in the Philippines. CASUGOL directly competes in the digital transformation and certification training space that PSQ addresses in its Technical Hubs.

Broad incumbents

• Asian Network for Quality (ANQ): ANQ is the regional quality organization connecting quality practitioners across Asia, of which PSQ became a Member Organization in August 2021. ANQ, with Honorary Chairperson Dr. Noriaki Kano (also a PSQ Honorary Member), provides a regional platform that overlaps with PSQ's international conference ambitions.
• International Academy for Quality (IAQ): IAQ is a global, honorary quality organization that PSQ has partnered with for the Quality Sustainability Award 2024. IAQ's mission of advancing quality science and recognizing quality thought leaders aligns with PSQ's leadership role in the Philippines.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ): ASQ is the largest and oldest quality professional organization globally, headquartered in the U.S. ASQ offers certifications, training, publications (Quality Progress), and conferences that directly overlap with PSQ's offerings. PSQ's Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt curriculum is adapted from ASQ's Body of Knowledge, and ASQ has already featured PSQ leadership.
• Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE): JUSE is the Japanese quality organization and originator of the Deming Prize and foundational quality methodologies. PSQ's Kaizen and Quality Management Hubs operate in the same domain, and JUSE represents the historical institutional model that PSQ has built its 55+ year legacy around.
• Asian Productivity Organization (APO): APO is an intergovernmental organization that PSQ has a long-standing collaboration with for scholarships and training courses. APO's productivity and quality programs serve the same pool of national quality professionals across Asia that PSQ targets.
• Global Benchmarking Network (GBN): GBN is the international organization that PSQ collaborates with on the World Innovation & Benchmarking Summit (WIBS) and the Philippine Benchmarking and Best Practice Competition. GBN's global benchmarking activities directly overlap with PSQ's Ugnayan benchmarking program.
• Asian Pacific Quality Organization (APQO): APQO is the Asia Pacific umbrella quality organization that PSQ collaborated with for the 2017 International Quality Conference. APQO's regional conferences and individual awards directly overlap with PSQ's NQF and PSQ Excellence Awards programs.

Regional players

• Indonesian Quality & Productivity Management Association (IQPMA): IQPMA is an Indonesian quality organization that PSQ signed a strategic MoA with in 2022 and jointly hosted IQPC 2024 at The Manila Hotel. IQPMA serves the same national-quality-association role in Indonesia that PSQ serves in the Philippines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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