Dr. Maria Carmela Domocmat and Engr. Leonora Quarte Education, Supervisors of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI), attended the Seminar-Workshop on Research-Based Policy Crafting of the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST R1), through its Research and Development and International Linkages Program Management Center (RDILPMC), at the DOST Region 1 Conference Hall, San Fernando City, La Union on February 11-14, 2025.
The seminar-workshop was designed to equip the participants with the skills and knowledge needed for effective policy-making.
The training was facilitated by Dr. Lily Ann D. Lando, former Chief Science Research Specialist of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARD).
Apart from the lectures delivered by the speaker, participants also engaged in hands-on workshops and collaborative discussions.
Dr. Angelina Gonzales, Vice President for Research and Extension of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University gave the welcome message during the first day of the training.
During the early part of her lecture, Dr. Lando reiterated the need to have a co-creation type of research policy relations, one where researchers and policy makers work together. This context served as the guiding point of the participants during the first day of the training when they were tasked to identify the readers of their policy briefs and craft their respective introductions.
Further, the second day of the training focused on the critiquing of the policy options, where the speaker stressed on creating a balance in the presentation of the options and ensuring that impartiality is sustained.
βWe do this kind of critiquing to prove that we have a scientific eye, and not an emotional eyeβ, Dr. Lando said.
The third day of the training focused on the development of actionable recommendations, finessing the brief, as well as the crafting of the executive summary of the policy brief. Dr. Lando presented the APEASE grid as a tool in assessing the policy options, which contains rubrics on the acceptability, practicability, effectiveness, affordability, safety and equity of the policy options.
The policy briefs crafted by the participants were pitched during the last day of the training.
Dr. Lando shared her insights on the policy briefs presented and gave recommendations for enhancement.
Dr. Domocmat and Engr. Quarte presented their crafted policy briefs on Teen Mother Scholarship and Unified Engineering Curriculum Guide, respectively.
The four-day training was attended by participants from higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Region, including DMMMSU, ISPSC, MMSU, PSU, UCU, UNP, NWU, UDD and LNU.
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CHED ROI holds School Fees Orientation for Private HEIs
The Commission on Higher Education β Region I (CHED ROI) conducted the 2025 Orientation-Workshop on Tuition and Other School Fees (TOSF) for private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Region 1, at J&V Resort and Hotel in the City of San Fernando, La Union on February 18, 2025,
The orientation provided HEIs with a comprehensive understanding of the latest policies and regulations regarding school fees for transparency and accountability.
Focal persons for finance from the private HEIs in the region converged to participate in the orientation-workshop on Accomplishment of the Self-Assessment Tool of TOSF and Crafting of the TOSF Report.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, CHED Director IV, shared the objectives of the activity and delivered her welcome remarks.
“Through our combined efforts, we envision achieving a harmonious fit between financial stability for our institutions and the provision of accessible, high-quality education to all learners,” Dr. Ferrer said.
Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist, discussed the pertinent provisions on school fees of the Republic Act No. 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, while Dr. Angelica Q. Dolores, Supervising Education Program Specialist, presented the overview of CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 3, s. 2012, and the Status of Tuition and Other School Fees of PHEIs in Region 1.
Education Supervisors Dr. Myrelle Faith Mina, Dr. Ricky Cera, Dr. Maria Carmela Domocmat, and Atty. Dessa Estrada facilitated the discussion on other related issues and concerns and the TOSF monitoring tool.
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Pursuing its community college plan LGU Bacnotan consults CHED Region I
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bacnotan met with officials from the Commission on Higher Education – Region I (CHED ROI) to discuss the requirements for establishing a community college and applying for the offering of an academic program.
Hon. Divina Fontanilla, Mayor of Bacnotan, sought guidance from Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, CHED Director IV, on potential academic programs that could be offered should the municipality proceed with the establishment of a local college.
Dr. Nabor-Ferrer emphasized that the programs should be aligned with the needs of local industries in Bacnotan and should be distinct from those offered by nearby institutions to ensure relevance and sustainability.
Dr. Danilo Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist, and Dr. Al Gerald Barde, Education Supervisor II, provided insights and shared the necessary documents required for the initiative, including the ordinance that would establish the community collegeβs charter.
Mayor Fontanilla highlighted that the proposed community college aims to provide accessible education opportunities for students who cannot afford to attend private institutions.
As a registered nutritionist-dietitian and educator herself, Mayor Fontanilla has been a strong advocate for education and wellness. In addition to her efforts in higher education, she has also implemented programs for senior citizens and supported the offering TESDA-related courses to support skills development in the municipality.
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