The Scholarship Program for Coconut Farmers and Their Families(CoScho) is now open for application!

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 Philippine Coconut Authority.
The applicant must have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 80% or its equivalent, or be a college student with earned academic units relevant to the degree programs identified by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). The applicant must also have parents with a combined annual gross income not exceeding โ‚ฑ300,000.00.
Interested applicants must submit the following requirements:
Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by PSA or NSO.
Certified True Copy of High School Report Card (Form 138) for incoming first-year students, or a duly certified copy of grades for the latest semester/term attended for applicants with earned units or those currently enrolled in college.
PCA Certification. Only one member per family shall be allowed to apply for the scholarship.
Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last school attended.
Notice of Admission from the HEI with collegiate degree offerings.
Original Barangay Certification stating that the parents/guardians and siblings have never attended college or university (if applicable), and proof of income through any of the following documents:
Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of Parents or Guardian (Certified True Copy)
Certificate of Tax Exemption from the BIR
Certificate of No Income from BIR
Case Study Report from CSWD / MSWD
Certificate of Indigence from the Barangay
Additional Requirements: (if applicable)
Certificate of Membership for Indigenous Peoples from NCIP
Certification or ID issued by the CSWD/ MSWD for applicants classified as Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Solo Parents, or Senior Citizens.
Send your complete requirements to: https://stufaps.chedro1.com/coscho_application
๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ— ๐ญ๐จ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“.

World Population Day

The CHED Regional Office 1 joins the global observance of ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ with the theme: โ€œEmpowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.โ€
CHED RO1 remains committed to empowering higher education institutions in the region to respond to the evolving needs of our growing population through responsive academic programs, research on population and development, and inclusive access to quality education.
๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜‘. ๐˜‰๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ป

16 R1 HEIs enter 2025 WURI Global Top 400 Innovative Universities

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:
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก
Urdaneta City University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ—๐ญ๐ก
Mariano Marcos State University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ”๐ญ๐ก
Lyceum-Northwestern University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก
Panpacific University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐ญ๐ก
University of Northern Philippines
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก
WCC Aeronautical and Technological College, Inc.
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ•๐ญ๐ก
Northwestern University, Inc.
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ”๐ญ๐ก
Pangasinan State University
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก
University of Luzon
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก
Lorma Colleges
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ—๐ญ๐ก
Philippine College of Science and Technology
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก
Union Christian College
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, Inc.
๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก
University of Eastern Pangasinan
WURI is a global ranking system that evaluates universities based on their real-world contributions and innovative approaches to higher education.
๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‚๐‡๐„๐ƒ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ, ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ!

CHED RO1 conducts Internal Quality Audit in preparation for ISO 9001:2015

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | 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

LOOK | Future Educators Gear Up for the Licensure Exam!

CHED Regional Office I, in partnership with PRC Regional Office I, successfully conducted the Online Orientation on the Application Process for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) via Zoom on July 3, 2025.
Mr. Jordan Garcia, Supervising Professional Regulations Officer, Licensure and Registration Division – Application Section of the PRC Regional Office I, served as the resource speaker and provided a comprehensive and engaging discussion on:
The launch of โ€œWhatsAppโ€ โ€“ What is Application Process? initiative by PRC RO1
The step-by-step LEPT application process via the PRC LERIS portal
Eligibility requirements under PRC Resolutions No. 51 (s. 2016) and No. 24 (s. 2022)
Common documentary issues and how to avoid delays
Specialization mapping for education and non-education graduates
With over 400 participants from 28 Teacher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Region I, the session empowered future teachers with clear and accurate guidance on the LEPT application.
Thank you to our dedicated future educators, faculty, and institutional partners for making this event a success!

CHED RO1 conducts Midyear Strategic Planning; aligns PPAs with SDGs and Chair SCA’s ACHIEVE Agenda

With the aim to reaffirm directions and reconfigure prirorities, the CHED Regional Office 1 employees convened for the conduct of the Mid-Year Strategic Planning for FY 2025-2026, at the CHED RO1 Conference Hall, on July 3-4, 2025.
The said activity sought to recalibrate the CHED RO1โ€™s efforts in delivering quality higher education and support broader goals of innovation, inclusivity, and global competitiveness.
Furthermore, the planning was highly anchored in the flagship framework (ACHIEVE) of CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis which aims to upskill Philippine Higher Education through Advanced Lifelong Learning, Centralized Human Capital and Talent Development Plant, Harmonized Research and Development Agenda, Integrated Data System, Expanded Internationalization Strategies, Vitalized Internal Systems, and Effective and Efficient Public Service.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED RO1 expressed her gratitude for the commitment and service of the personnel and discussed the ways forward for the Office during the Directorโ€™s Hour.
“Today, I want to talk about transformationโ€”not just of our systems, policies, or programs, but of ourselves. Each of us has the power to shape the future of higher education in the Philippines. But to do that, we must first transform our mindsets, challenge our potentials, and embrace bold, action-driven leadership. Letโ€™s ignite the fire within us and revolutionize the way we work, lead, and serve,โ€ Dr. Ferrer underscored.
Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist of CHED RO1 assessed the conduct of activities stated in the 2nd Quarter Performance Commitment and Accomplishment Report; Dr. Angelica shared the status of COPCs, Program Permits, and Recognitions; while Dr. Ricky Cera discussed the Projects, Programs, and Activities (PPAs) of the Office.
During the activity, attendees also reviewed the budget utilization, status of scholarship, procurement updates, eCAV implementation, and various MIS concerns and initiatives.
On the 2nd day, the participants presented their SDG-integrated and ACHIEVE-aligned outputs to the CHED RO1 top management.
๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜’. ๐˜‘. ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ฐ

RQAT evaluates BCAED application of UNP

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I, through its Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT), conducted an evaluation of the University of Northern Philippinesโ€™ (UNP) application to offer the Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAED) program in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on July 3, 2025.
Dr. Cherrel Ignacio from the Union Christian College and Ms. Fe Ibalio of Mariano Marcos State University composed the team.
Guided by the provisions of CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 18, series of 2017, which outlines the Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for the BCAED program, the team assessed the institutionโ€™s compliance in key areas, including faculty, administration, library, curriculum, and facilities.
UNP officials, led by Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, welcomed the evaluators and provided support throughout the process.
Currently, only five higher education institutions in the region offer the BCAED program.
๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜ˆ.๐˜Ž. ๐˜‰๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ
: UNP-QMO

Future Educators, this one’s for YOU!

Mark your calendars!
Join our Online Orientation on the Application Process for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) โ€” your first step to becoming a licensed teacher!
In cooperation with the Professional Regulation Commission โ€“ Regional Office 1
July 3, 2025 | 2:00 โ€“ 4:00 PM
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/LETPorientation
Donโ€™t miss this chance to get expert guidance and clear your path toward a professional teaching career. Tag your classmates and blockmates!

Happy 51st Nutrition Month!

The CHED Regional Office 1 joins and supports the celebration of the 51st Nutrition Month, promoting nutrition education and wellness for healthier campuses and communities.
CHED RO1 supports the campaign for collective action to ensure every Filipino has consistent access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.
๐˜š๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฌ๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ, ๐˜ฌ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ.