Engr. Jansen John U. Costales of the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) ranked 4th in the 2025 Licensure
Examination for Sanitary Engineers.
Engr. Costales garnered an 83.10% 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!

CHED ROI joins the 𝑷𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒕, a talk with Sir Popoy at the Lyceum-Northwestern University on February 28, 2025.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱Orientation, Distribution of Notice of Awards & Signing of Scholarship Contracts of New Medical Technologists and Pharmacists Scholars (MTP-SP) for SY 2024-2025 at the Mariano Marcos State University on February 28, 2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪︱Awarding of Autonomous Status to the Lyceum-Northwestern University (LNU) at the Dr. Salvador T. Duque Fieldhouse, LNU, Dagupan City, Pangasinan with Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III, CHED Chairperson; Atty. Cinderella Filipina Benitez-Jaro, Executive Director; and Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, CHED ROI Director IV, as guests

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I (CHED RO I) conducted the UniFAST Updates: Virtual Briefing & Compliance Check on February 26, 2025.
The activity, attended by key officials from the UniFAST Secretariat, primarily focused on the accomplishment of the monitoring tool, ensuring the efficient and transparent implementation of UniFAST financial assistance programs.
Dr. Annaliza Gando, Head of the Policy, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division (PMED) of the UniFAST Secretariat, graced the event along with Goldey Malabanan and Froilan Bohol, who led the presentation and workshop on the digitized monitoring tool.
The virtual briefing emphasized the significance of compliance and data accuracy in assessing program implementation.
The program opened with an audiovisual presentation, followed by the acknowledgment of participants led by Dr. Angelica Q. Dolores, Supervising Education Program Specialist.
Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist, delivered a welcome message, emphasizing the role of monitoring in ensuring the seamless execution of financial aid programs.
Dr. Annaliza Gando provided an overview of the monitoring tool, highlighting a comprehensive discussion of its functions and importance.
A workshop session was also facilitated where Goldey Malabanan and Froilan Bohol guided the attendees through the digitized monitoring tool, addressing queries and clarifying procedures.
A breakout session, facilitated by Melvie Legaspina and Marlon Padua, UniFAST Regional Coordinators, allowed participants to further discuss challenges and best practices in completing the tool.
The event concluded with a photo opportunity with UniFAST Regional Coordinators and Secretariat staff.
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San Fernando City, La Union – The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED RO1) conducted a monitoring visit at CICOSAT Colleges, Inc. to assess the compliance of its Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program with CHED Memorandum Order No. 15, series of 2019 on February 22, 2025.
CICOSAT Colleges has already produced thousands of graduates in criminology and forensic science. MSCJ is among its key offerings aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field.
“We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality education, and this monitoring visit underscores our efforts to ensure that our programs meet CHED’s established criteria,” said Dr. Norma Maria P. Rutab, Vice President for Academic Affairs of CICOSAT Colleges.
Dr. Rutab also mentioned that the college is preparing for the upcoming Level III accreditation of its Bachelor of Science in Criminology by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Committee on Accreditation (PACUCOA), set for April 2025.
Aside from Dr. Rutab, Dr. Dylan L. Liberato, Dean for the Graduate Program, and Dr. Percydel Galang, Program Chair, assisted Dr. Myrelle Faith D. Mina and Atty. Dessa U. Estrada, Education Supervisors from CHED RO1, during the visit.
CICOSAT Colleges is expected to submit a feedback report addressing the noted observations by June 30, 2025.
𝘣𝘺 𝘋. 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘢

The Sports Development and Management Unit (TSDP) under the Office of the Executive Director (OED) hosted an Online Orientation for the Community Sports and Wellness Grant, via Zoom Platform on February 26, 2025.
Dr. Al Gerald Barde, Education Supervisor II, Focal Person for Sports, and Mr.Cholo D. Escobar, Regional Sports Coordinator, attended the orientation together with the different Sports Directors/Coordinators in the region:
1. Dr. Paulo Jan F. Samson – Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
2. Dr. Ryan Dean Sucgang – Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
3. Ms. Arlene B. Kon-ek – Pangasinan State University
4. Mr. Joel Arruejo – University of Northern Philippines
5. Ms. Erna Cabañero – Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
Atty. Cinderella Filipina Benitez-Jaro discussed the History of the Community Sports and Wellness Grant emphasizing CHED’s efforts on sports tourism and the improvement of sports facilities of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the country by submitting quality Sports Proposals.
Coach Ana Dulce B. Yango, PTS III, delved into a detailed explanation of the CHED Memorandum Order No. 26, Series of 2021 also known as the Community Sports and Wellness Grant including the Objectives, Mandate, Legal Foundation.
The grant focuses not only on enhancing sports facilities but also on supporting programs developed by the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).
These programs may include athletic training, community events, wellness initiatives, and leadership development, aiming to create a lasting impact beyond just infrastructure improvements. This ensures a holistic approach, fostering both physical activity and community engagement.
𝘣𝘺 𝘊. 𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘳
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Orientation, Distribution of Notice of Awards & Signing of Scholarship Contracts of New Medical Technologists and Pharmacists Scholars (MTP-SP) for SY 2024-2025 at the Urdaneta City University on February 26, 2025
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