Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

REGIONAL OFFICE 1

Higher Education Institutions in Region 1 once again proved their global competence as they bagged multiple recognitions in the recently concluded Virtual CommTECH Nusantara 2025, organized by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya—one of the most active and generous international partners of CHED Regional Office I and Region 1 HEIs.

Out of 122 participants from 29 HEIs representing the Philippines, Malaysia, Russia, Pakistan, China, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Peru, Mexico, and Singapore, the Region 1 participants stood out during the said activity.

Among the highlights of the event was the outstanding performance of three student delegates who were awarded as 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗝𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗠𝗠𝗦𝗨)

𝗖𝘆𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼, 𝗟𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗟𝗖 -𝗦𝗙𝗟𝗨)

𝗔𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 (𝗨𝗟)

As a result of their exceptional participation, Jed and Cyrene secured a full scholarship for the next cycle of CommTECH, while Alvin Carillo was granted a full scholarship for the International Staff Mobility (ISM) Program happening from September 29 to October 3, 2025.

Region 1 delegates also shone in the Special Awards Category, earning the following recognitions:

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

Princess A. Laña – Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union

Kyro D. Arroyo – Mariano Marcos State University

Rhonalie B. Apilado-Dumo – Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union

Fregine A. Claveria – University of Luzon

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

Trisha Zahmir – Mariano Marcos State University

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱:

Abegail O. Habon – University of Northern Philippines

Ana Mae G. Fontanilla – Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union

CommTECH Nusantara is a virtual international program by ITS Surabaya that brings together students, faculty, and staff for cross-cultural learning. It includes lectures, cultural activities, team projects, and networking, aiming to build global awareness, leadership, and appreciation of Indonesian culture while tackling key global issues.

CHED Regional Office I expresses its gratitude to ITS Surabaya, whose generosity and collaboration have made international learning experiences accessible to Filipino students and educators.

Photo courtesy: ITS Surabaya