CHED Regional Office I congratulates Dr. Virgilio Julius Paraoan Manzano, Jr. for having been elected as the 8th President of Mariano Marcos State University.
Your exemplary leadership and dedication to higher education will undoubtedly bring continued success and innovation to the university.
We extend our best wishes for a transformative and impactful leadership journey!
The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) initiated a capacity-building program on sustaining reliable articles and effective news writing for the stakeholders through Project WRITES (Writing Responsibly Through Information Sessions, Training, and Engagement with Stakeholders) at the CHED ROI Conference Hall, San Fernando City, La Union, on February 11, 2025.
The said project seeks to provide a series of workshops on News and Feature Writing, Publication Materials/Page Design, Photography, and Video Editing to the selected CHED ROI staff.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED ROI expressed her support to the said training program as a tool to further improve communication skills and social media presence.
The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Strategic Communications Team headed by Director Herdy Yumul discussed their best practices and highlighted the importance of Institutional Brand Standards, Information Management, Social Media Strategies, Documentation Services, and Graphic Design for Social Media.
Ms. April M. Bravo, Assistant Regional Director of the Philippine Information Agency Regional Office 1, provided the components of a news story and underscored the importance of reliable news facts in constructing a news article.
“Let us continue providing credible and impactful news to our stakeholders to continue building an informed Filipino people,” Ms. Bravo said.
Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist, shared the statement of purpose at the training, while Engr. Angelica Q. Dolores introduced the speakers. Ms. Nympha N. Buenio, Chief Administrative Officer, closed the session, commending the training efforts aimed at further capacitating CHED ROI staff.
𝘣𝘺 𝘒.𝘑. 𝘝𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘰
Mr. Albert H. Subang, Education Supervisor II of CHED Regional Office 1 witnessed the creativity and technical skills of animators and digital artists from various higher education institutions (HEIs) during the 1st Animation Festival of Lorma Colleges, San Fernando, La Union, on February 6-7, 2025.
In collaboration with Busan Kyungsang College, South Korea, the Lorma Colleges featured competitions in 2D and 3D Animation, Digital Illustration, and Storyboarding.
As an expert in Information Technology Education, Mr. Subang provided insights and constructive critiques to the participants, ensuring a fair and high-quality competition.
“This festival is a testament to the growing importance of animation and digital storytelling in today’s world. The level of talent displayed by the students is truly remarkable, and I commend Lorma Colleges and Busan Kyungsang College for fostering such creativity,” Mr. Subang said.
Dr. Carol Lynn R. Macagba, President of Lorma Colleges, and Mr. Ahn Yong Joon of Busan Kyungsang College graced the event, highlighting their institutions’ commitment to advancing digital education.
“Through this partnership, we are not only expanding our students’ technical skills but also providing them with a global platform to showcase their talents. We look forward to more opportunities like this in the future,” Dr. Macagba shared.
The festival also included workshops and industry talks, providing students with insights into the latest trends in animation and multimedia arts.
The event served as a platform for young artists to showcase their talents, gain industry exposure, and explore career opportunities in animation.
𝘣𝘺 𝘈.𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘨
CHED ROI joins the global community in celebrating Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 starting today, February 11, 2025, with the local theme, “Digital Bayanihan, para Kabataang Ligtas at Protektado Online.”
Together, let us create safer digital space for children. Together, let us stop Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children.
With renewed vigor, the Philippine Association for Graduate Education – Region 1 Chapter (PAGE-I) convened for a planning session with the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) at the HEDF Building Conference Room, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union on February 11, 2025.
Dr. Caridad Oli Abuan, PAGE-I President, led discussions on the upcoming graduate education conference, which aims to equip higher education institutions (HEIs) with solutions to prevailing challenges in graduate studies.
Key topics will focus on enhancing research publication capabilities, integrating artificial intelligence and other digital tools, and addressing emerging trends in postgraduate education.
The said topics emerged from the presentation of Dr. Al Gerald Barde, CHED ROI Education Supervisor and PAGE-I Adviser, indicating the key findings from CHED’s monitoring of graduate education programs in the region.
Research and poster presentations, featuring studies aligned with the event’s central theme — which will soon be officially announced — will be the highlight of the conference.
Dr. Rowena De Guzman, Secretary, and Dr. Marilou Agustin, Assistant Secretary, reported that conference attendees would be eligible for 10 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units.
Dr. Marvin Campit, Vice-President, expressed his full support for the initiative, pledging to encourage faculty members and graduate students to participate actively.
Another critical agenda was the invitation extended to state universities and colleges (SUCs) with established academic journals to assist private HEI instructors and students in their publication efforts.
Dr. Abuan encouraged officers to contribute further ideas for future projects.
One notable proposal was the development of PAGE-I’s own journal and an accompanying e-journal website, providing a dedicated platform for graduate students and faculty to publish their research.
Dr. Napoleon Meimban, Board of Directors Member, also discussed the possibility of establishing a set of criteria for internal and external reviewers, which will then lead to the creation of a pool of peer reviewers in the region.
Dr. Barde relayed a message from CHED ROI Director IV, Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, highlighting the planned creation of an Ethics Board in each graduate school and benchmarking activities to learn best practices from other regions.
Before the adjournment, Dr. Abuan and the PAGE-I officers extended their gratitude to CHED ROI for its continued support and partnership in advancing graduate education in the region.
𝘣𝘺 𝘈.𝘎. 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦
As part of its commitment to provide educational assistance to students, CHED ROI distributed stipends to 44 Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) grantees from the University of Pangasinan during the Lab For All event in Bayambang, Pangasinan on February 6, 2025.
Each beneficiary received ₱7,500, covering the 2nd Semester of SY 2023-2024.
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos highlighted the contributions of various national government agencies (NGAs) to the Lab For All initiative and provided a breakdown of the ₱682,910,746.99 allocation intended for the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (UAQTE), emphasizing CHED’s role in expanding educational opportunities.
CHED Chairperson J. Prospero E. De Vera III shared updates on CHED’s participation and support for Lab For All activities nationwide, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to accessible and inclusive education through financial aid programs like TDP and TES under UniFAST.
Atty. Ryan L. Estevez, UniFAST Executive Director, graced the said event and provided his support in facilitating the grant distribution process, ensuring that beneficiaries received their financial assistance smoothly.
Furthermore, Atty. Estevez and Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHEDRO I, engaged with the students, learning about their personal journeys and the transformative impact of the Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) in their lives.
Saint Louis College (SLC) has been awarded Level 2 Recognition in the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Regionalization Program, as announced today, February 7, 2025.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Dr. J. Prospero “Popoy” E. De Vera III and Atty. Ryan Estevez, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Executive Director, toured inside the newly established Pangasinan Polytechnic College (PPC) on February 7, 2025.
Chair De Vera and Atty. Estevez toured the facilities and discussed future plans for the institution.
The visit underscores CHED’s support for local universities and colleges (LUCs) initiatives and is part of an effort to strengthen collaboration between the national government and educational institutions.
The PPC is one of the newest LUCs in the region, offering bachelor’s degree programs including Bachelor of Multimedia Arts, Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business, and Bachelor of Public Administration Major in Local Governance. In addition to these degree programs, PPC provides various short courses through its Center for Lifelong Learning (CeLL).
PPC was created through the initiative of the Provincial Government of Pangasinan under the leadership of Governor Ramon “Mon-mon” Guico III.
: Prof Popoy De Vera
To contribute in strengthening the internationalization reputation of the country, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) attended the CHED International Affairs Service (CHED IAS) 2025 Transnational Higher Education (TNHE) Planning Session at Twin Lakes Hotel, Tagaytay City, on February 3-6, 2025.
Atty. Lily Freida M. Milla, Director IV of CHED IAS and Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Deputy Executive Director IV, emphasized the need to enhance the implementation of internationalization and transnational higher education, highlighting areas for further improvement.
The four-day planning was anchored in the four pillars of the IZN Roadmap: sector, institutions, systems, and persons, which are relevant to the key performance indicators for internationalization under the CHED Strategic Plan.
Dr. Al Gerald S. Barde, Education Supervisor II, and Ms. Ailene B. Flores, TNHE Regional Officer, presented CHED ROI’s 2024 accomplishments, which also served as a mean to benchmark best practices on IZN activities from other regions.
Furthermore, priority activities and projects were presented to ensure alignment with KPIs for internationalization.
Dr. Myrna Mallari and Dr. Allan Cajes of the National Review Committee on CHED-funded Internationalization Programs (iNRC) graced the event and assisted CHED ROs regarding their accomplishments and proposed activities.
CHED ROI also committed to co-hosting upcoming CHED International Affairs Service projects and events this year.
The planning session was attended by IZN Focal and TNHE Officers from all regions of the country.
In line with our commitment to support the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 3, which emphasizes good health and well-being in higher education institutions, we proudly present the kaPADyak Advocacy Campaign Challenge.
The kaPADyak Advocacy Campaign Challenge aims to engage the academic community in innovative and meaningful activities that highlight the importance of advocacy campaigns and fitness as positive alternatives to drug use.
Full details of the competitions are available through this link: https://bit.ly/KapadyakAdvocacyCampaignChallenge2025
