Aiming to transform its role from a traditional “gatekeeper” of standards to a “gardener” that nurtures innovation, access, and quality across the tertiary education sector, a bill seeking to modernize the 30-year-old charter of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has been filed. In a...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) have agreed to realign higher education programs to address the mismatch between graduates’ skills and employer requirements. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma and CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, September 23, underscored that students must never be silenced, threatened, or intimidated for speaking out against corruption, stressing that their voices are vital in building a just and transparent Philippines. “The voices of our students...
To strengthen disaster resilience, environmental stewardship, and community service training in higher education programs, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday, September 17, signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). CHED Chairperson...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) gathered national government agencies, academic leaders, and private partners at the historic Manila Hotel on Monday, September 15, for the “Converge to ACHIEVE: The Higher Education Summit.” The event, which marked the first 100 days in office of CHED...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) underscored the critical role of innovation, inclusivity, and artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming Philippine higher education during CanvasCon Philippines 2025, held on Wednesday, September 10, at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. Commissioner...
Educators, administrators, and thought leaders from across the Philippines and abroad gathered on Wednesday, September 10, for CanvasCon Philippines 2025 to explore the future of AI in higher education, digital learning trends, and education technology innovation. The one-day event, hosted by...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has ordered an investigation into Cebu Normal University (CNU) – Main Campus following the unauthorized issuance of a memorandum circular that abruptly shifted all classes to a 100% online learning modality without consultation or Board of Regents (BOR)...
Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are emerging as global frontrunners, with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) proudly unveiling the universities from their respective areas that have earned spots in the esteemed 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). On their...
Three decades after its creation, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is still falling short of its mandate to guide the nation’s higher education system, according to a recent report from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), which recommends a sweeping evaluation of...
The Philippines has achieved another milestone in global higher education, with six of its universities earning spots in the prestigious 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, including first-time entries from Adamson University and Mapúa University. This year marks a historic...
Marking a historic achievement for the country’s higher education sector and placing the Philippines at the top among Southeast Asian nations, a total of 121 Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) have made it to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. The latest impact...
