Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

REGIONAL OFFICE 1

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗢𝟭 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝟭 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗣𝗢𝘀 Around 857 student-grantees from the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte gathered for the distribution of stipends under the Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) at the covered court of the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) ,

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗥𝗢𝟭 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 To continue assisting deserving students, the CHED Regional Office I briefed the new additional CHED Merit Scholars and their authorized parents from the province of La Union at the CHEDRO1 Conference Hall on December 3, 2024.Other than the orientation, the

Join the Celebration of National Volunteer Month! This December 2024, CHED Regional Office I proudly joins the nation in celebrating National Volunteer Month, with the theme: “Igniting Volunteer-Led Innovation for Future Growth and Social Transformation.”Through volunteerism, we can drive change, foster innovation, and build stronger, more

CHEDRO1 spearheads benchmarking activity at MAAP CHED RO1 officials and representatives from PIMSAT Colleges, Northern Philippines College for Maritime Science and Technology (NPCMST), and Polytechnic College of La Union (PCLU) visited the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) for a Learning Exchange Visit in

Bonifacio Day Kaisa ang Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon Rehiyon Uno sa pagdiriwang ng ika-161 anibersaryo ng kapanganakan ni Andres Bonifacio.Sa di-mabilang na paghihirap at sakripisyo, ipinakita ni Bonifacio na ang tunay na pag-ibig sa bayan ay walang kapantay. Hindi lamang sa digmaan nasusukat ang

Congratulations to the additional CSP Scholars 2024-2025! The CHED RO1 congratulates the newly qualified scholars for the CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) for SY 2024-2025.The Notice of Award (NoA) has been sent to the new additional CSP grantees via email.Please complete the required documents as instructed

CHEDRO1 RQAT visits WCC The CHEDRO1 RQAT members conducted a monitoring visit for the Bachelor of Science in Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (BSEMC) program of the World Citi Colleges – Binalonan Inc., Binalonan, Pangasinan on November 26, 2024.Dr. Beth P. Cuison and Dr. Rhoda M. Lilan,

RQAT visits held for Fisheries, Agroforestry Programs Regional Quality Assessment Teams (RQAT) simultaneously visited the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC)-Sta. Maria Campus, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-South La Union Campus (DMMMSU-SLUC), Sto. Tomas, La Union to evaluate the

CHEDRO1 joins GPB Training-Workshop The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 attended the North and South Luzon Cluster Gender and Development Planning and Budgeting (GPB) Training-Workshop organized by the Gender and Development Unit of the Commission on Higher Education at The Oracle Hotel and Residences,

CHEDRO1 supervisors attend UPSKILL, MIT D-Lab workshop The U.S.-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation and Lifelong Learning (UPSKILL), in coordination with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Development Lab (MIT D-Lab) conducted a Co-Creation Workshop for Region 1 at St. Giles Hotel, Makati City on November 18-20, 2024.UPSKILL’s

Five alumni, three R1 HEIs rank in November 2024 PNLE Three (3) Region 1 higher education institutions once again demonstrated the fruits of quality education by successfully having five alumni on the November 2024 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (PNLE) list. The following new nurses have been

The Association of Regional Government Information Officers in Region 1 (ARGIO Region 1) 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦︱The Association of Regional Government Information Officers in Region 1 (ARGIO Region 1) conducted its General Assembly and Orientation on Enhancing Public Safety and Healthcare at the Police Regional Office 1 (PRO 1),

CHEDRO1 conducted its Project WOW Wellness of Wo-Men (CHEDRO1 Women and Men) 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪: 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗥𝟭 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟴-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗔𝗪CHEDRO1 conducted its Project WOW: Wellness of Wo-Men (CHEDRO1 Women and Men) by offering self-care services to its employees to improve their physical and mental health,

CHEDRO1 Joins RISE 1 Engr. Leonora Quarte, Education Supervisor II of CHEDROI served as one of the plenary speakers in the Regional ICT Summit and Exhibitions in Region 1 (RISE 1) at Plaza del Norte Hotel and Convention Center, Laoag City, on November 22, 2024.Engr. Quarte

Gender Analysis and Tools Training for CHED Central Office and Regional Offices GAD Focal Persons 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱Gender Analysis and Tools Training for CHED Central Office and Regional Offices GAD Focal Persons spearheaded by the Commission on Higher Education.Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, CHED Region 1 Director IV and

Webinar in Observance of the 2024 18-day Campaign to End Violence against Women 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱Webinar in Observance of the 2024 18-day Campaign to End Violence against Women with the theme “UNITEd for VAW-free Region 1” spearheaded by the Regional Gender and Development Committee 1 (RGADC-1).Atty. Harold

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗢𝟭 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝟭 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗣𝗢𝘀 Dr. Christine N. Ferrer, Director IV of CHEDRO1 signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Dir. Exequiel Ronie A. Guzman, Director, DOLE RO1 for the establishment of the Job Placement Offices (JPOs) for identified

CHED ROI Monitoring Team visited Colegio San Jose de Alaminos 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱CHED ROI Monitoring Team visited Colegio San Jose de Alaminos, Alaminos City, Pangasinan for the annual monitoring activity on November 26, 2024.Education Supervisors Dr. Al Gerald Barde and Atty. Dessa Estrada look into the compliance

𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗥𝗢𝟭 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗣𝗕 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 attended the North and South Luzon Cluster Gender and Development Planning and Budgeting (GPB) Training-Workshop organized by the Gender and Development Unit of the Commission on Higher Education at The Oracle Hotel and Residences,

R1TEAC holds 4th Coordination Meeting The Region 1 Teacher Education Advisory Council (R1TEAC), in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Education (DepEd), successfully conducted its 4th Coordination Meeting at the DepEd Regional Office 1 Conference Hall in San Vicente, City

CHEDRO1 observes 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women As outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I is dedicated to supporting the nationwide 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW).Led by the

CHEDRO1 hosts webinar on volunteerism in HEIs In preparation for the celebration of the National Volunteer Month, the Commission on Higher Education – Regional Office 1 (CHEDRO1) conducted a Webinar on Fostering Volunteerism in Higher Education through Service-Learning via Zoom on November 21, 2024.The webinar explored

Dr. Ferrer graces oath-taking ceremony of Sr. Masirag In a solemn celebration, Dr. Christine N. Ferrer, Director IV of CHED Regional Office I, administered the oath of office to Sr. Maria Nilda Masirag, SPC, at St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur (SPCIS) on November 20, 2024.Sr.

The CHEDRO1 attends the Year-End Conference of the Association of HEI Registrars in Region 1 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱The Commission on Higher Education attends the Year-End Conference of the Association of HEI Registrars in Region 1 at Citylight Hotel in Baguio City.With the theme: Collaboration and Innovation, The

CHED Technical Panel Visit for the Evaluation at DMMMSU-SLUC 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱CHED Technical Panel Visit for the Evaluation of the Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling program of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – South La Union Campus, Agoo, La Union on November 21,

Day 1 of the 16th National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) Summit 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱Day 1 of the 16th National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) Summit at the Peoples Center, Balanga City, Bataan.Today’s sessions are in full swing with key participants including Local Government Unit

RQAT evaluates the ITRMC PT Internship Program re-accreditation application The Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) ranked 5th among the ten top performing schools in the November 2024 Licensure Examination for Midwives.ISPSC garnered a passing rate of 95.35%, with 41 out of 43 candidates passing the

CHED Technical Panel Visit at University of the Northern Philippines (UNP) 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱CHED Technical Panel Visit for the Evaluation of the Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling program of the University of the Northern Philippines (UNP), Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.Dr. Irene Oael, a member of

PSU enters AppliedHE Public University Rankings 2025 The Pangasinan State University (PSU) ranked 86th in the ASEAN region in the AppliedHE Public University Rankings 2025, announced during the AppliedHE Xchange: Recognizing Excellence, Diversity, and Impact event at Sunway University in Malaysia on November 19, 2024.Furthermore, PSU

RQAT evaluates DMMMSU-SLUC Midwifery Program COPC Application The Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) for the Midwifery Program visited the Don Mariano Marco Memorial State University – South La Union Campus (DMMMSU-SLUC) in Agoo, La Union, to evaluate their application for the Certificate of Program Compliance for

CHEDRO spearheads 2024 HEMIS Orientation “Simplifying Operations, Amplifying Outcomes.”Aiming to further familiarize HEIs in utilizing the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS), CHED RO1 conducted the annual orientation on the said system on November 8, 2024, via Zoom Video Teleconference.HEMIS is a centralized platform for tracking

TDP grantees of Ilocos Sur 2nd district receive stipends Around 156 grantees from the Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) claimed their stipends along with the beneficiaries from the Department of Social Welfare and Development at the Candon City Arena, Candon City, Ilocos Sur on November 15, 2024.The

CHEDRO1, HEIs attend RRDIC 4th Quarter Meeting The CHED Regional Office 1 and various higher education institutions (HEIs) joined the 4th Quarter Regular Meeting of the Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) at the Multi-purpose Hall, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office, DMMMSU-MLUC,

R1 HEI orgs enter list for 2024 UNESCO Clubs Philippines Eighteen (18) higher education institutions in Region 1 passed the accreditation process to become a Club of the National Coordinating Body of Clubs for UNESCO in the Philippines (NCBUCP) in 2024.The following HEI clubs in the

RQAT evaluates the ITRMC PT Internship Program re-accreditation application The Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) for Physical Therapy visited the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) of the City of San Fernando, La Union on October 28, 2024.The visit focused on the evaluation of the

Second Day of the Orientation of CHED Administrative Order No. 2, series of 2024 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 │ Second Day of the Orientation of CHED Administrative Order No. 2, series of 2024 and Calibration of Monitoring Procedures at the N Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City on November

Regular monitoring visit at Data Center College of the Philippines Vigan City 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 │ Regular monitoring visit on the program offerings, student services, gender and development, and tuition and other school fees at Data Center College of the Philippines Vigan City, on November 13, 2024.#CHEDRO1

First Day of the Orientation of CHED Administrative Order No. 2, series of 2024 and Calibration of Monitoring Procedures 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 │ First Day of the Orientation of CHED Administrative Order No. 2, series of 2024 and Calibration of Monitoring Procedures at the N Hotel, Cagayan

The CHED ROI officials visit the University of Pangasinan (Upang) HAPPENING NOW | The CHED ROI officials visit the University of Pangasinan (Upang) to monitor its Graduate School (GS) programs in Dagupan City, Pangasinan on November 9, 2024.Education Supervisors Dr. Al Gerald Barde, Dr. Ricky Cera,

CHEDRO1 RQAT visits the Fisheries Program of PSU Binmaley The Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 is conducting an evaluation visit at the Pangasinan State University Binmaley Campus in relation to its application for Certificate of Program Compliance

Day 3 of the Course on Mediation for Higher Education Institutions in Region 1 Day 3 of the Course on Mediation for Higher Education Institutions in Region 1 at the Monarch Hotel, Calasiao, Pangasinan on November 7, 2024.The participants are now given the limelight of the

Day 2 of the Course on Mediation for Higher Education Institutions in Region 1 Day 2 of the Course on Mediation for Higher Education Institutions in Region 1 at the Monarch Hotel, Calasiao, Pangasinan on November 6, 2024.The participants listen to talks on The Mediator, Communication

CHEDRO1 graces DMMMSU’s IZN partnerships In great support for the internationalization initiatives of higher education institutions in the region, the CHED Regional Office 1 joined Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) in its Grand Opening Celebration for its internationalization projects, partnerships, and exchange programs at

CHEDRO1 attends Day 1 of Masterclass on TNHE Pursuant to CHED’s mandate as the lead agency in the implementation of Republic Act No. 11448, otherwise known as the Transnational Higher Education (TNHE) Act, Dr. Al Gerald S. Barde, IZN Focal and Education Supervisor II, and Ms.

CHEDRO1 director presents IZN initiatives at CBIE Conference 2024 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 – Dr. Christine N. Ferrer, Director IV of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office 1, is representing the region at the Canada Bureau of International Education 2024 Conference, held under the theme ‘Beyond

First Day of the Course on Mediation for Higher Education Institutions in Region 1 (Batch 2) HAPPENING NOW | First Day of the Course on Mediation for Higher Education Institutions in Region 1 (Batch 2) at the Monarch Hotel, Calasiao, Pangasinan on November 5, 2024.The course,

NWU student-grantees receive their TDP stipends Staff from CHED Regional Office I collaborated with Northwestern University in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, to facilitate the stipend distribution for CHED Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) recipients at the university’s campus hall on November 5, 2024.The event brought together 98

CHEDRO1 conducts reorientation of MSRS The CHEDRO1’s dedicated service to providing scholarship opportunities has been ongoing for our committed students. In line with this, CHEDRO1 facilitated a reorientation of the Medical Scholarship and Return Service (MSRS) at the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan City, Ilocos

University of Pangasinan for achieving a 100% passing rate The CHED Regional Office 1 congratulates the University of Pangasinan for achieving a 100% passing rate among first-time takers in the October 2024 Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination and for all examinees in the Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination.The

Foreign Students Unit Focal Persons and Registrars from various higher education institutions (HEIs) 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Foreign Students Unit Focal Persons and Registrars from various higher education institutions (HEIs) in the region have gathered for the day 2 of the Inter-agency Committee for Foreign Students (IACFS)

Inter-agency Committee for Foreign Students (IACFS) Region 1 Orientation International students from various higher education institutions in the region have gathered for the Inter-agency Committee for Foreign Students (IACFS) Region 1 Orientation on the Implementing Guidelines for Foreign Students in the Philippines at Hotel Ariana in

One-day Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) One-day Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Course for Higher Education Institutions at J&V Resort, San Fernando City, La Union, on October 29, 2024.

2nd Day of Maritime ATRACA (Advancements Through TRAining and Collaboration Assembly) 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 2nd Day of Maritime ATRACA (Advancements Through TRAining and Collaboration Assembly) with the theme “COMPASS: Cultivating Opportunities for Maritime Programs through Academic Stewardship and Sustainability,” at Patio by Balai Norte, San Juan,

La Union 2nd District grantees claim TDP stipends The CHED Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) recipients from the 2nd District of La Union received their stipends at the New DSG Hall in Tubao, La Union, on October 11, 2024.A total of 22 grantees received P7,500.00 each, while

Rep. Guico, Tingog Partylist TDP grantees receive financial assistance The CHEDRO1 UniFAST Team distributed 326 Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) financial assistance to recipients from the office of the 5th District Representative Ramon Guico Jr. and Tingog Partylist, at the Binalonan Events Center in Pangasinan on October

CHEDRO1 collabs with DDB for Training on Life Skills Enhancement for Drug Abuse Prevention Education In its third year of collaboration, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I (CHEDROI) once again teamed up with the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) to conduct the Training of Trainers

CHEDRO1 hosts 35th NSM Regional Stat Quiz On its second year of hosting the National Statistics Month (NSM) Regional Statistics Quiz, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I (CHEDROI) witnessed the statistical prowess of the four (4) competing teams representing the four provinces in the

Atty. Estevez graces R1 UniFAST Orientation The CHED Regional Office I conducted an orientation with Region 1 higher education institutions at the Tadena Hall, University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, on October 14, 2024.Atty. Ryan L. Estevez, OIC Executive Director of UniFAST, delivered a

R1 claim spots for ICONS Awards 2024 Three (3) Region 1 higher education institutions have secured seats to compete for this year’s champions of internationalization at the upcoming Internationalization Champions of Nation-Building and Sustainability Awards (ICONS Awards) 2024.The following R1 HEIs were able to make it

R1 IROs elect IROs 1 Officers CHEDRO1 spearheaded the election of officers for the International Relations Officers Council 1 (IROC 1) held at the ASEANA Hall, Golden Lion Hotel, Lingayen, Pangasinan, on October 22, 2024.The following International Relations Officers were elected for IROC 1 (2024-2025):𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: Dr.

Training of Trainers on Life Skills Enhancement on Drug Abuse Prevention Education In line with the commitment to connect higher education institutions with various partners for collaboration, CHEDRO1 invited Seemesol (formerly SeeMeCV) for an onsite information session with various HEI administrators at the ASEANA Hall, Golden

Training of Trainers on Life Skills Enhancement on Drug Abuse Prevention Education Training of Trainers on Life Skills Enhancement on Drug Abuse Prevention Education at Tadena Hall, University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City on October 22, 2024.This event is facilitated by the training team of the

Reorientation of ongoing Medical Scholarship and Return Service (MSRS) grantees Reorientation of ongoing Medical Scholarship and Return Service (MSRS) grantees at Mariano Marcos State University, Batac City, Ilocos Norte on October 18, 2024.The reorientation was graced by Dr. James Patrick Peralta, Associate Dean; Jennifer Dumbrigue, Admin

Regional Digital Poster Slogan Making Contest at PSA Region 1 Regional Digital Poster Slogan Making Contest (Student Category) at the PSA Regional Statistical Services Office I in San Fernando, La Union on October 18, 2024The participants from the four provinces of Region 1—Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur,

Maritime ATRACA (Advancements Through TRAining and Collaboration Assembly) Maritime ATRACA (Advancements Through TRAining and Collaboration Assembly) with the theme “COMPASS: Cultivating Opportunities for Maritime Programs through Academic Stewardship and Sustainability” at Patio by Balao Norte, San Juan, La Union on October 18, 2024. 

CHED Zonal Creativity Summit 2024 Workshop  CHED Zonal Creativity Summit 2024 Workshop on “Lipat at Lapat: Identifying Institutional Priorities for Cultural Vibrancy and Creative Economy” at the University of Baguio, Baguio City on October 18, 2024The workshop is a continuation of the first day’s Creative Corridors

Orientation and distribution of awards for new CHED Merit Scholars and ACEF-GIAHEP for SY 2024-2025. Orientation and distribution of awards for new CHED Merit Scholars and ACEF-GIAHEP for SY 2024-2025. Simultaneously, the distribution of financial assistance for the ongoing scholars for 1st semester, SY 2024-2025 were

Opening of the Exhibit Booths in the CHED’s Zonal Creativity Summit 2024 Opening of the Exhibit Booths in the CHED’s Zonal Creativity Summit 2024 with the theme “Bayang Pinagpala, Lahing Manlilikha” at the University of Baguio, Baguio City on October 16, 2024CHED Chairperson J. Prospero “Popoy”

Distribution of Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) stipends for the 1st District of La Union Distribution of Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) stipends for the 1st District of La Union Grantees at DMMMSU Open University, City of San Fernando, La Union on October 17, 2024Around 127 TDP grantees

Opening of CHED’s Zonal Creativity Summit 2024 Opening of CHED’s Zonal Creativity Summit 2024 with the theme “Bayang Pinagpala, Lahing Manlilikha” at the University of Baguio, Baguio City on October 16, 2024The first day will feature talks from Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III, CHED Chairperson;

Regional Statistics Quiz for Secondary Level Regional Statistics Quiz for Secondary Level at the Conference Hall, CHED Regional Office 1, City of San Fernando, La Union, on October 16, 2024.The said stat quiz is part of the celebration of the 35th National Statistics Month with the

CHED Merit Scholars and ACEF-GIAHEP for 2024-2025 Orientation and distribution of awards of new CHED Merit Scholars and ACEF-GIAHEP for SY 2024-2025. Simultaneously, the CHEDRO1 team, headed by Dr. Danilo B. Bose is currently distributing the financial assistance for 1st sem 24-25 of ongoing scholars at

OWWA Scholarship Programs Roadshow OWWA Scholarship Programs Roadshow with the Guidance Counselors in Region 1 (First Leg) at Hotel Van Gogh, Candon, Ilocos Sur on October 14, 2024.#CHEDRO1#OWWAScholarshipProgramsRoadshow

Orientation and Distribution of Awards to the new CHED Merit and ACEF-GIAHEP Scholars Orientation and Distribution of Awards to the new CHED Merit and ACEF-GIAHEP Scholars in La Union for SY 2024-2025 at the Conference Hall of CHED Regional Office 1, City of San Fernando, La

Student Leaders Conference for Peace Education in Region 1 Student Leaders Conference for Peace Education in Region 1, with this year’s theme, “WE LEAD: Working to Empower through Learning, Educating, and Advocating Development for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions,” at the MARAND Resort and Spa, Bauang,

2024 Sustainability Forum 2024 Sustainability Forum with theme “Getting Ready for Environmental Efficiency in the North” at the Event Center, SM City Urdaneta Central, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan on October 10, 2024.#CHEDRO1#GREEN2024

BANKS 2024 (DAY 2) 2024 Higher Education Conference on Gender Issues at the Urdaneta City University, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan on October 10, 2024.The theme of this year’s conference is “Empowering Futures: HIV/AIDS Prevention Education in Region I Higher Education Institutions.”

UEP Submits its BS Engineering application to RQAT Validation 𝗨𝗘𝗣 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗤𝗔𝗧 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻The Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) for engineering programs conducted a validation visit at the University of Eastern Pangasinan (UEP) in Binalonan, Pangasinan on October 7, 2024.The team, composed

BANKS 2024 (DAY 2) Eight ( 8 ) HEIs compete in the newly-launched Finance, Law, Accounting, Management, Economics, and Statistics (FLAMES) Quiz Bee at the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on October 4, 2024.FLAMES is one of the events in CHED ROI’s Business-Accounting

BANKS 2024 (DAY 1) 2024 Business-Accounting Networking and Knowledge Summit (BANKS) at the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, on October 3-4, 2024.

RQAT Conference and Orientation 2024 Regional Quality Assessment Team Conference and Orientation at the College of Education Multi-Purpose Hall, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus, City of San Fernando, La Union, on October 2, 2024.

𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑟: 𝐴𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝐺𝑃𝑃𝐵 𝐺𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠, 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑃𝐸𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝐴𝑃𝑃𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑀𝑅𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒. 𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑃𝑃, 𝑖𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑆𝑒𝑎𝑙. 𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒,

Congratulations to the new CHED Merit Scholars for S.Y. 2024-2025! CHED RO1 congratulates the new set of qualified students for the CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) for S.Y. 2024 – 2025. Please refer to the list below for the names of qualified students.  For further instructions,

Congratulations to the new Coconut Farmers and their Families (COSCHO) Scholars for 2024-2025! Please view the list of qualified students who will benefit from CoScho. May this opportunity serve as steppingstone toward a brighter future, not just for you, but for your families. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘴

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑟: 𝐴𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝐺𝑃𝑃𝐵 𝐺𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠, 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑃𝐸𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝐴𝑃𝑃𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑀𝑅𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒. 𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑃𝑃, 𝑖𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 , 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿-𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗢𝗜 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗩, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗫) -𝟭!𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪! Photo Credits to: PIA Region 1 Facebook Page

City of San Fernando, La Union – CHED Regional Office I conducted its first Gender and Development (GAD) Quiz Show at the CHED ROI Conference Room on March 19, 2024. The activity was part of its National Women’s Month Celebration with the theme, “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong

Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, CHED ROI Director IV, attended the exploratory meeting on the conduct of the Higher Education Institution Fair by the City Government of Dagupan on April 2, 2024. City Mayor Belen T. Fernandez presided over the meeting with other attendees including Dr. Rowena Banzon, CESO

  Congratulations, Chair Prospero “Popoy” De Vera, on your appointment as a member of the NTF-ELCAC! Your dedication to serving the nation is commendable, and your inclusion in such a vital council underscores your invaluable expertise. Wishing you continued success in your endeavors alongside President Bongbong

    With Erasmus+ as its partner, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through its Office for Programs and Standards Development (OPSD), International Affairs Service (IAS), and Regional Office I kick-started the first day of the “PATHWAYs to Success: Expanding opportunities for Higher Education Graduates through

  Let this moment be a beacon of hope! We extend our warm felicitations and congratulations to Dr. Prospero “Popoy” De Vera III, Chairperson, Commission on Higher Education, who has received the Matalunggaring Award from the local government unit of Bayambang, Pangasinan. This esteemed recognition was