Marking a historic step in the country’s education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) convened on Friday, October 3, for the first-ever Joint National Management Committee (ManCom)...
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 Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has cautioned students against enrolling in phased-out programs at St. Vincent De Ferrer College of Camarin (SVDFCC) in Caloocan City, warning that credentials from such courses will no longer be recognized or certified by the agency. In a notice to the...
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...
While the nation’s attention was riveted on the unfolding scandal of ghost flood control projects, another national issue quietly made itself known: the Philippines dropped to 64th out of 69 countries in the 2025 World Talent Ranking by the International Institute for Management Development’s...
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...
Learners will soon be introduced to peace lessons as part of their regular studies as the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and...
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...
Marking a pivotal step in aligning higher education and technical-vocational training with workforce demands, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, September 15, signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to...
To support top-performing Senior High School (SHS) graduates from low- to middle-income families who plan to pursue priority courses in college, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, September 15, formally launched the Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program. “This is an...
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...
Think tuition hikes are just a way for schools to make more money? Think again. In Philippine private schools, tuition fee increases are not arbitrary—they’re carefully regulated. A large portion of any approved hike - 70percent are allocated for increases in teachers and staff, salaries,...
