The monitoring team of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) jointly conducted a visit to PIMSAT Colleges in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, from August 12 to 15, 2025.
The visit’s purpose was to ensure compliance with the policies, standards, and guidelines governing maritime education, specifically the institution’s BS Marine Transportation and BS Marine Engineering programs, pursuant to Joint CHED-MARINA Memorandum Circular (JCMMC) No. 1, series of 2023, as amended.
C/E Jonathan A. Seguritan, Capt. Samie Lou L. Sedurante, Ms. Nona W. Marquez, Ms. Antoineta C. Alcover, and Dr. Myrelle Faith Mina composed the CHED-MARINA Monitoring Team.
The results of the evaluation were discussed with the officials of PIMSAT.

To further strengthen government procurement processes, CHED Regional Office I personnel—Mrs. Nympha N. Buenio (BAC Chair), Ms. Evelyn C. Adquilen (BAC Member), Ms. Ma. Andrea Quitalig (BAC Secretariat), and Ms. Janelle Ann D. Petacio (TWG)—participated in the Training on the New Government Procurement Act (RA 12009) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) at Seda Vertis North Hotel, Quezon City on August 18–20, 2025.
The three-day activity was organized by the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) and CHED Central Office which introduced the key provisions and reforms under RA 12009 and its IRR.
Resource speakers shared insights on strategic procurement planning, modernized procurement processes, PhilGEPS features, new modes of procurement, and enhanced evaluation criteria to ensure efficiency, value for money, and transparency in government transactions.
Participants also learned about the PhilGEPS platform and its upgraded functions, such as the electronic bulletin board, virtual store, e-marketplace, and electronic bidding.
Further, emphasis was given on mandatory market scoping, video recording, and livestreaming of procurement activities, as well as the expanded use of PhilGEPS for procuring common-use supplies and equipment, airline tickets, and vehicles.
𝘣𝘺 𝘑. 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘰

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CHED ROI attends the Unveiling of World University Rankings 2025 Markers of the Urdaneta City University, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan on August 22, 2025.

The University of Northern Philippines (UNP), in partnership with CHED Regional Office I and Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU), hosted the 8th Regional Research Congress last August 14-15 at the UNP Tadena Hall, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
Dir. Rosario Segundina P. Gaerlan, Regional Director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Regional Office 1, served as the keynote speaker of the two-day research congress.
Anchored on the theme “Connected Minds, Collective Impact: Advancing Knowledge and Innovation for a Sustainable Future”, the congress brought together researchers and innovators form different disciplines who shared their outputs.
More than 180 research papers were presented in parallel sessions along six clusters, Administration and Supervision, Teaching and Learning, Social Science, Health, Environment and Natural Product Development, and Business, Technology and Industry.
Engr. Leonora F. Quarte, Education Supervisor II of CHED ROI, served as evaluator of the research papers along Administration and Supervision, as well as in the selection of the Best Paper in all the categories.
The University of Research and Development Office (URDO) of UNP, under the guidance Dr. Edelyn Cadorna, spearheaded the said research congress.
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📸: University of Northern Philippines

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Joint Technical Panel- Regional Quality Assessment Team Hybrid Evaluation of the Urdaneta City University’s Graduate Education Programs namely MAEd major in Educational Management, MAEd major in Early Childhood Education, MA Special Education, and Doctor of Education major in Educational Management on August 22, 2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CHED ROI facilitates the awarding of checks to 200 Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) grantees at Panpacific University North Philippines Tayug Campus on August 22, 2025.

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | CHED Regional Office I has just conducted the Scholarships for Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program(SIKAP) Orientation virtually for faculty and staff of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) today, August 22, 2025.

Ms. Kobe Kate C. Liberato of the University of Pangasinan ranked 9th in the August 2025 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination.
Ms. Liberato garnered a 91.70% passing rate in the said board examination.
The CHED Regional Office 1 family extends its warmest congratulations to the successful passers. May their achievements inspire future board takers!