CHEDRO1 strengthens volunteerism in higher education, spearheads MoA Signing with PNVSCA

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED RO1) continues to champion volunteerism in higher education by facilitating the Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) and 15 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Region 1 on March 28, 2025.
Dr. Donald James Gawe, Executive Director of PNVSCA along with Deputy ED Ela Victoria Sarmago, and Mr. Jeffrey Almazan, Vol Service Officer II graced the said event.
As the lead facilitator, CHED RO1 plays a crucial role in bridging the academe and national volunteer initiatives, ensuring that HEIs integrate service-learning and volunteerism into their programs. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), underscoring education’s transformative power beyond the classroom.
The 15 HEIs that have committed to fostering a culture of volunteerism are:
✅ Divine Word College of Laoag
✅ La Union Christian Comprehensive College
✅ Lyceum-Northwestern University
✅ Osias Educational Foundation
✅ Panpacific University
✅ Philippine College of Science and Technology – Calasiao
✅ Pangasinan Polytechnic College
✅ Perpetual Help College of Pangasinan
✅ Union Christian College
✅ University of Eastern Pangasinan
✅ University of Luzon
✅ University of Northern Philippines
✅ University of Pangasinan
✅ Urdaneta City University
✅ Virgin Milagrosa University Foundation
Through CHED RO1’s active leadership and coordination, these HEIs are now better equipped to inculcate civic responsibility, social awareness, and community engagement in their students. By strengthening volunteer programs, CHED RO1 ensures that higher education institutions produce not only academically competent graduates but also socially responsible citizens who are ready to serve their communities and the nation.
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TP Visits WCC for evaluation of Program Applications

A team of five (5) experts in aviation and technology served as the Technical Panel during the validation visit conducted at WCC Aeronautical & Technological College, Binalonan, Pangasinan on March 19-20, 2025.

The visit was intended for the evaluation of five aviation and aeronautical program applications of the institution.

The programs evaluated were BS Air Traffic Management, BS Air Cargo Management, BS in Aviation Cyber Security, BS in Aviation Major in Rotary Flying, and BS Aeronautical Engineering Major in Drone.

The programs were evaluated in different areas, covering the institution’s administrative structure, instruction, research, community involvement as well as on the institution’s governance and infrastructure.

The team evaluated the application reports and made ocular visits of the laboratory facilities of the institution. Key personnel of the institution were also interviewed by the team.

The validation team was led by Engr. Benjamin Pablo E. Simbulan and included Dr. Conrado Iñigo Jr., Dr. Roel Sancho, Mr. Ricson Que, and Dr. Kristofer Neal C. Imperial.
Technical support was provided by Engr. Sherwin Revereza and Mr. Jorel Ramirez from the CHED Central Office (DPIC-OPSD), along with Engr. Angelica Dolores and Engr. Leonora Quarte from CHED Regional Office I.

Dr. Roger Martinez Jr., Vice-President for Academic Affairs, led the academic community of the institution in welcoming the validation team.

The team presented the results of the evaluation and gave their recommendations during the exit conference, which was attended by the deans and heads of the programs being applied for.

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