In a strong show of solidarity against the rising use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and vaping among the youth, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I, led by Director IV Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, joined the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Through inclusive programs and services, CHED RO1 ensures that persons with disabilities are provided with equal opportunities to access quality higher education, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
This year’s theme, “Innovation for Inclusion: Building Inclusive Communities Together,” promotes the importance of collective action in
The Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) conducted a hybrid validation visit at the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, on July 11, 2025, to evaluate the HEI’s BS Interior Design program as part of the process in securing a Certificate of Program Compliance
This year, 18 Region 1 universities and colleges shine in 15 out of 16 WURI Innovation Categories. Here’s a snapshot of the standouts:
Urdaneta City University (UCU) clinched the No. 1 overall ranking in the Philippines and ranked 44th worldwide, dominating several key WURI category ranks:<br
𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Ms. Eren Joy Bautista, Public Engagement Specialist of the US Embassy in the Philippines, conducts an orientation program on Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) for Region 1 HEI faculty members and students, via Zoom on July 15, 2025
CHED Regional Office I invites interested participants to a virtual information session on the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) – 2026 Academic Fellows Program.
🗓 July 15, 2025
🕘 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Via Zoom
🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/CHEDRO1YSEALI
Learn how to apply and
𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Workshop on the Proposed Revision of CMO No. 63, s. 2017: Aligning Policies and Strategies for Safer, More Effective Local Off-Campus Activities at the CHED Central Office Auditorium on July 14, 2025
𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Public Consultation on the Proposed Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for the Master of Science in Nursing Program (Professional and Academic Track) and BS in Nursing Program Outcomes with Primary Health Care Competencies at Lafayette Luxury Suites, Baguio City on July 14-18, 2025
The CoScho is open to undergraduate students whose families are duly registered coconut farmers in the National Coconut Farmers Registry System (NCFRS), or to their dependents, who are enrolled or will enroll in agriculture, agricultural engineering, agribusiness management, agricultural economics, or other programs identified by the
The CHED Regional Office 1 joins the global observance of 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 with the theme: “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.”
CHED RO1 remains committed to empowering higher education institutions in the region to respond to
The region recorded a 33.33% increase in the number of internationally-ranked higher education institutions in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovations, with 16 HEIs joining the list of the Global Top 400 Innovative Universities.
The following HEIs entered the ranking:
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟒𝟒𝐭𝐡
Urdaneta City University<br
𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CHED RO1 conducts Internal Quality Audit in preparation for ISO 9001:2015 Certification at the 3rd Floor Conference Hall, CHED Regional Office 1, City of San Fernando, La Union on July 7, 2025
