With Philippine college programs weighed down by an excessive number of general education (GE) courses and lacking sufficient hands-on training and internships, education agencies such as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are pushing for the...
President Marcos has accepted the resignation of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chair J. Prospero De Vera III amid the massive Cabinet revamp initiated by the President. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced the new development in a Palace briefing on Thursday, May 29. He will be...
After nearly seven years of service, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Prospero “Popoy” de Vera III has officially stepped down from his post, following the acceptance of his courtesy resignation by President Marcos. In a statement released on Thursday, May 29, de Vera expressed...
An industry-led advocacy group on Friday, May 23, expressed strong support for the current leadership of the country’s education agencies—calling on President Marcos to reappoint key officials amid his call for Cabinet secretaries to submit courtesy resignations. PBEd backs Angara, Benitez amid...
President Marcos’ abrupt call for the courtesy resignation of all Cabinet secretaries on Thursday, May 22, has sparked mixed reactions from key education stakeholders — with teachers’ groups warning against "political maneuvering" and demanding genuine reform. The Alliance of Concerned...
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Saturday, May 10, expressed support for a resolution issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), which it views as confirmation of its compliance with legal standards in the allocation of Tuition Fee Increase (TFI) funds. University of Santo Tomas /...
Highlighting the need for a cohesive strategy to prepare students for high-demand careers, an advocacy group is calling for enhanced collaboration between government agencies to better align educational programs with evolving workforce needs. PBEd urges stronger collaboration among government...
More Filipino medical educators are set to receive world-class training in simulation-based medical education (SBME) through the strengthened partnership between the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the University of Adelaide in Australia. CHED and the University of Adelaide expand...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, April 16, announced it is set to enhance the K to 12 curriculum by aligning it with the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF), aiming to equip Filipino learners with competencies that meet both national and global standards. (Photo from DepEd)...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, April 14, announced that the government will continue to provide free higher education in local universities and colleges (LUCs) across the country, following a significant funding boost aimed at strengthening access to quality tertiary...
Major changes to teacher licensure policies are expected to transform the education landscape, bringing both new opportunities and challenges for future educators and schools across the country. The new licensure rules for teachers, signed by CHED and PRC, are designed to enhance the quality of...
In a landmark move to enhance the quality of education in the Philippines, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) signed an agreement on Thursday, April 10, to align licensure examinations for teachers with their specific fields of specialization....
