Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist; and Engr. Angelica Q. Dolores, Supervising Education Program Specialist of CHED Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) graced the ISO Certification Awarding Ceremony of Universidad de Dagupan (UdD) on January 17, 2025.
On behalf of Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED ROI, Dr. Bose delivered her congratulatory message to the entire community of UdD, highlighting UdD’s efforts in ensuring that its processes and outcomes remain competitive on a global scale.
“Thank you UdD for listening to the demands of education and for your proactive approach to responding and adapting to areas which needs your actions for the betterment of your institution and as part of the education sector,” Dr. Bose shared.
UdD recently received its ISO 21001:2018 Certification for Education Organization Management Systems which is particularly relevant and appropriate to the higher education sector as it provides a framework for quality management, learner-centered approaches, and continuous improvement.
📷: Universidad de Dagupan

Under the bright lights of the Education Night at the Vigan City Fiesta and Longganisa Festival, Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED Regional Office 1, shared and inspired her fellow educators through her leadership journey.

With a career spanning more than two decades, Dr. Ferrer’s journey in education has been one of passion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to shaping the future. From starting as a teacher—never imagining she would one day lead CHEDRO1—her path has been defined by a deep-seated belief that education is more than just lessons in a classroom.

“I am driven by the idea that education was more than just imparting knowledge. It is about shaping lives, guiding students toward becoming their best selves, and preparing them for a world that is ever-evolving,” she shared, reflecting on her transformative journey.

Her extensive experience—as a teacher, researcher, extension worker, and internationalization advocate—has given her a broad and holistic perspective on education. Whether engaging in research, working with communities, or leading internationalization efforts, Dr. Ferrer has consistently pushed boundaries, proving that learning is a lifelong endeavor.

At the heart of her message was a call for a collaborative approach—a unified effort between DepEd, TESDA, and CHED—to ensure a seamless transition between basic education, technical-vocational training, and higher education.

“We need to integrate outcomes-based and competency-based education to align with industry needs and global standards,” she emphasized, highlighting the need for education to be both responsive and future-ready.

Educators from across Vigan City gathered to witness the discussion. In a world that continues to evolve, Dr. Ferrer’s vision stands as a reminder that education must not only keep pace but lead the way.