Tag: CHED

  • Marcos Enacts Law to Boost Access to Higher Education

    Republic Act No. 12124 has been signed into law by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., establishing the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). This new law enhances opportunities for obtaining higher education by acknowledging nontraditional learning and granting academic degrees to those with expertise acquired outside typical academic environments. The Commission on Higher…

  • EDCOM 2 Praises DepEd’s Efforts to Address Principal Shortages and School Electrification

    The 2nd Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has expressed its approval of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proactive measures to tackle two significant educational challenges: the lack of school principals and the absence of electricity in remote schools. During a meeting on June 13, 2024, EDCOM 2 co-chair Senator Sherwin Gatchalian highlighted DepEd’s commitment…

  • CHED Mandates Closure of Specific Programs at Our Lady of Mercy College Due to Non-Compliance

    MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has announced the closure of certain programs at Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC) in Borongan City, citing the institution’s failure to adhere to the Commission’s policies, standards, and guidelines (PSGs). CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III emphasized that despite efforts to assist OLMC, the college…

  • Senator Gatchalian Demands Action on Bestlink College’s Unsafe Field Trip and Teacher Investment Scam

    Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has voiced strong concerns over the safety of students during an unauthorized field trip organized by Bestlink College of the Philippines, as well as a scam that defrauded teachers. The senator highlighted the distressing experiences of students during an out-of-town celebration in Hermosa, Bataan, which was not sanctioned by the school. Gatchalian…

  • CHED Orders Bestlink College to Explain Unauthorized Out-of-Town Event

    The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has taken action against Bestlink College of the Philippines, issuing a show cause order due to the college’s unauthorized out-of-town founding anniversary celebration held in Bataan. CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III announced that the order was issued because the college failed to submit the necessary documents to…

  • CHED Demands Explanation from Bestlink College Over Unauthorized Outing

    The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has taken action against Bestlink College of the Philippines, issuing a show cause order due to the institution’s unauthorized out-of-town celebration of its founding anniversary in Bataan. CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III announced that the college failed to submit the necessary documents to the CHED Regional Office…

  • CHED to Investigate Bestlink College for Unapproved Off-Campus Event

    MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Monday that it will send a show cause order to Bestlink College after an unauthorized off-campus event that reportedly endangered student safety. CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III stated via Viber that the college failed to submit necessary documents to CHEDRO-NCR before organizing the…

  • Bureau of Immigration Teams Up with NICA to Enhance Foreign Student Visa Screening

    In a move to bolster security and streamline processes, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced a collaboration with the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) to verify the identities of foreign students applying for visas to study in the Philippines. This partnership was unveiled during the launch of the BI’s new Student Visa and Special…

  • CHED Chair J. Prospero De Vera III Honored with TOFIL Award for Educational Excellence

    CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE. J. Prospero De Vera III, the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), was recently honored with The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award on December 5, 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes Filipinos who have made significant contributions to their fields, positively impacting the nation. (Image provided by CHED Philippines) MANILA – J. Prospero…

  • Ilocos Norte Students Benefit from CHED’s Tulong Dunong Financial Aid Program

    In a significant boost to their educational journey, 132 students at Mariano Marcos State University in Batac, Ilocos Norte, were each awarded a PHP7,500 grant through the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Tulong Dunong Program. The distribution took place during a ceremony at the university’s Student Center Building on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The Tulong…