CHED ROI, R1 HEIs attend micro-credentials public orientation

In support of promoting lifelong learning, the CHED Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI), along with various higher education institutions in Region 1, participated in the Public Orientation on CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 1, series of 2025, at Best Western Plus Metro Clark, Pampanga, on April 25, 2025.

CMO 1, s. 2025, also known as the “Guidelines for Micro-credential Development, Approval and Recognition in Higher Education,” outlines the national framework for developing and recognizing micro-credentials in the Philippine higher education system.

Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV and Dr. Al Gerald S. Barde, Education Supervisor II of CHED ROI joined the said orientation along with 16 HEIs in the region.

The orientation was led by the Technical Working Group (TWG), chaired by CHED Commissioner Dr. Ethel Agnes Valenzuela, discussed the key components of the guidelines, including scope and coverage, principles, delivery methods, framework, and essential elements of micro-credentials.

The TWG members present were Dr. Angelica Cortez, Dr. Greg Pawilen, Ms. Irene Isaac, Prof. Rolando Talampas, Dr. Reynaldo Vea, and Dr. Trixie Marie Sison, all contributing their expertise to the formulation of the guidelines.

Dr. Cherrie Melanie Ancheta-Diego, Director IV of the Office of Programs and Standards Development (OPSD), provided the rationale and objectives of the orientation.

Atty. Cinderella Filipina Benitez-Jaro, CHED Executive Director, emphasized the four guiding principles of micro-credential development: lifelong learning, portability, balance, and quality assurance in her closing remarks.

The following HEIs in the region joined the said orientation:

San Carlos College

Panpacific University

Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation

University of Eastern Pangasinan

Perpetual Help College of the Philippines

Mariano Marcos State University

Saint Louis College

Universidad de Dagupan

Northwestern University

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

Lyceum-Northwestern University