The Police Community Academy 2.0, a bold initiative under the theme “Peace Education, Crime Prevention Education, and Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategies” brought together student leaders, educators, and law enforcement agencies in a united front for police and community partnership on April 10–11, 2025, at the Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1) in Parian, San Fernando City.
Structured through the dynamic convergence of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED RO1), Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1), and the Professional Criminologist Association of the Philippines and Council of Criminal Justice Educators – Region 1 (CCJERO1), the event provided a forum to empower the next generation of criminologists as peace makers and educators, leaders, and values-driven civic actors.
The activity sought to enhance leadership, decision-making, and crisis management capabilities, support the execution of Higher Education Institutions’ Philippine Anti- Illegal Drugs Strategies (PADS) programs and projects; encourage a holistic and community-oriented approach in addressing illegal drugs and criminality; enhance peace education and civic responsibility in public safety and community service, and enhance institutional partnerships among the PNP, CHED RO1, PCAP1, CCJERO1, and Region 1 academic institutions.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED ROI lauded the initiative as a groundbreaking model of academe-government synergy.
“This collaboration exemplifies our vision of producing holistically developed learners—student leaders who are driven by purpose and a deep sense of social responsibility. CHED fully supports the integration of peace education, crime prevention, and anti-illegal drugs strategies into the higher education landscape,” Dr. Ferrer said.
Participants engaged in lectures on leadership and patriotism ethics and moral values; handcuffing, proper handling of arrest, and stop-and-frisk and search-and seizure- exercise; and crisis management.
Other government agencies also participated in the lecture including the Commission on Population Development on Teenage Pregnancy; the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Regional Office 1 (NICA RO1) on Anti-Terrorism, Human Rights, and Social Change; Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-RO 1 on Drug Prevention, Education, and Awareness Campaign.
Recruitment processes on PNP, BJMP, BFP, PCG, and PAF were also discussed. A simple retreat on Mental and Health Wellness, Strengthening Inner Resilience, was also officiated by Dr. Maria Bryce.
The Regional Mobile Force Battalion 1 also showcased a demonstration on Civil Disturbance Management (CDM), Close Quarter Battle (CQB), and Immediate Action Drill (IAD) prior the closing ceremony.
The event brought together 354 Criminology students and 67 faculty members, as well as the regional officers from CCJERO1 and the PCAP1, representing 29 HEIs in the region.
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For the second time, the CHED Regional Office 1 partnered with SeeMeSOL, a hiring solution that collaborates with HEIs to enhance their career services and employability programs, for a virtual information session titled ‘Beyond the Diploma: Education-to-Employment Pathways,’ via Zoom on April 15, 2025.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED RO1, welcomed the participants and highlighted how CHED RO1’s initiative under Project CHANGE (CHED RO1 and Higher Education Institutions Acquiring Networks for Global Engagement) calls for innovation in helping students and graduates acquire employment.
“If Project CHANGE stands for anything, it is this — real change in education is not about doing more of the same. It is about rethinking the ends we serve, the means we employ, and the futures we build together,” Dr. Ferrer said.
Ms. Angel Dastjerdi, Head of Business Development at SeeMeSOL, oriented the participants about the services they offer, specifically in integrating Alumni Tracer Study, Career Talks and Industry Linkages, Student Preparation and Video CV, AI Mock Interviews, English Language Assessment, and Virtual/Hybrid Job Fairs into HEIs’ career portals.
Mr. David Padgett, CEO and President of SeeMeSOL, also graced the event and delivered the closing remarks.
Currently, the region has 12 HEIs that have partnered with SeeMeSOL, and CHED RO1 envisions adding more HEIs to partner with SeeMeSOL and launch their career portals before the school year ends.
The info session was attended by various HEI Vice Presidents, Alumni Officers, Guidance Counselors, International Relations Officers, Student Affairs and Services Directors, and other administrators from various HEIs in the region.

The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) led the list of Top-Performing Schools with 50 or more examinees in the April 2025 Pharmacists Licensure Examination (PLE), with an institutional passing rate of 91.38%.
Out of 58 examinees from MMSU, 53 successfully passed the licensure exam, securing the university’s place at the top of the national rankings. The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) recorded a national passing rate of 60.30%.
From your CHED RO1 family, congratulations!