The CHED ROI’s Research Seminar brought together research directors, coordinators and faculty members to deepen understanding and elevate practices across the research continuum at the Patio Balai, Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union on October 24, 2025.
With the theme “Knowledge in Action: Transforming Ideas into Impact”, the event served as the inaugural installment of R1 SHARES (Structuring Harmonized Alignment of Research and Extension Strategies), a four-part project initiative of CHED ROI on research and extension.
In the recorded video message of Dr. Christine Ferrer, Regional Director of CHED ROI, she welcomed participants by affirming their role as architects of academic inquiry and stewards of strategic direction, whose leadership shapes the future of higher education institutions.
She emphasized that through shared vision and collaboration, each dataset, insight, and partnership becomes a catalyst for meaningful transformation and lasting impact.
Dr. Danilo Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist, outlined the seminar’s core objectives, emphasizing the vital role of research and extension in bridging theory and practice to make lifelong learning more accessible and meaningful.
Mr. Ariel Bacani, Vice Chair of the Regional Ethics Monitoring Board 1 (REMB 1), opened the seminar with a discourse on research ethics.
His presentation unpacked the evolving standards of ethical review, the role of institutional ethics boards, and the importance of cultivating a culture of responsible research wherein participants gained clarity on navigating ethical dilemmas, securing informed consent, and aligning methodologies with national and international ethical frameworks.
Mr. Francis Gerald Amansec, OIC Supervising Economic Development Specialist of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev, provided a strategic presentation on policy formulation grounded in empirical research.
He outlined the process of translating data into policy recommendations, engaging stakeholders, and aligning proposals with national development goals.
The afternoon session with Dr. Thelma Palaoag, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Institutional Planning of the University of Cordilleras in Baguio City, shared strategic insights on enhancing research visibility, avoiding predatory journals, and aligning outputs with institutional thrusts and global standards.
She also discussed models of innovation ecosystems, intellectual property management, and university-industry collaboration, illustrating how research can be translated into viable products, services, and community solutions—bridging the gap between academic inquiry and societal impact.
In her closing remarks, the Supervising Education Program Specialist, Dr. Angelica Dolores emphasized the project’s commitment to advancing academic excellence, strengthening collaboration, and fostering community development through the integration of research with real-world applications.
Assisting Engr. Leonora Quarte, Education Supervisor II and Focal Person for Research, were Education Supervisors Dr. Mitchellene Rivo and Dr. Maria Carmela Domocmat, and Project Technical Specialists Mr. Cholo Escobar and Mr. Kristan Marko Crisostomo.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CHED ROI’s representatives, Dr. Maria Carmela L. Domocmat and Mr. Sheldonne S. Rosario, participate in the Second Batch of the Seminar-Workshop on Data Analytics for Effective Data Interpretation held on October 29-30, 2025, at the Seda Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City.
The seminar-workshop aims to enhance participants’ capabilities in understanding the data analytics ecosystem, applying analytics in organizational contexts, and strengthening their skills in interpreting and acting on data-driven insights.

The entire CHED Regional Office I family joins the Commission in celebrating the well-deserved appointment of Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer as Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Executive Director IV of the Commission on Higher Education. Your journey from serving as our Director IV in region 1 to this national leadership post fills our hearts with pride and joy.
Thank you for inspiring our office to serve with integrity, excellence, and heart.
While we will deeply miss your warmth, wisdom, and compassion here in the Region, we take comfort in knowing that your brand of leadership —one that listens, empowers, and transforms —will now benefit the entire nation.
Congratulations once again, Dr. Ferrer! You have made us all proud beyond words. Your CHED RO1 family will always be here to clap and support you in your future projects, programs, and activities.

The CHED Regional Office I family warmly welcomes back Dr. Cherrie Melanie Ancheta-Diego, the new Director IV of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1!
We are truly grateful to have your visionary guidance once again.
We look forward to continuing our shared mission of strengthening the region’s higher education institutions.
Welcome home, Dr. Cherrie! The region celebrates your return with joy and renewed hope for even greater achievements ahead.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The CHED Regional Office I Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Members, Technical Working Group (TWG), and BAC Secretariat are currently attending the Seminar-Workshop on the Implementation of Republic Act No. 12009, “An Act Revising Republic Act No. 9184, Otherwise Known as the ‘Government Procurement Reform Act,’ and for Other Purposes.” at the SEDA Vertis North, Quezon City, Metro Manila, October 28, 2025.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Representatives from CHED Regional Office participate in the Hybrid National Orientation on the Revised Implementing Guidelines of the CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) and the CHED Scholarship Program for Future Statisticians (Estatistikolar) at the CHED Auditorium, HEDC Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City on October 28, 2025.
The activity aims to present the revised implementing guidelines of CMSP and Estatistikolar, clarify the roles and responsibilities of CHED offices and higher education institutions, and ensure alignment of scholarship implementation across all regions.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The CHED-MARINA team conducts a monitoring visit of the Maritime program offered at the Philippine College of Science and Technology (PhilCST), Calasiao, Pangasinan on October 28, 2025.

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I (CHED ROI), in partnership with Pangasinan State University (PSU), as GCED Regional Hub, conducted the Capacity-Building on Internationalization of the Teacher Education Curriculum at the Golden Lion Hotel, Lingayen, Pangasinan on October 23, 2025.
The activity aimed to strengthen the capacity of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Region I to align their curricula with global standards and competencies, reinforcing the region’s commitment to globally responsive teacher education.
In her welcome message and program overview, Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, CHED ROI Director IV, emphasized the importance of global readiness in higher education and commended the participants’ dedication.
“Internationalization is not just a policy direction—it is a mindset, a calling, and a movement toward inclusive, quality, and globally responsive education.”
The capacity-building program, the first phase of a three-phase initiative, laid the foundation—exploring frameworks and analyzing models to map global and intercultural competencies within teacher education curricula.
The second phase will center on mentoring and research, while the third phase will culminate in institutional action planning to translate insights into sustained, system-wide strategies for Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) across Region I.
Key sessions featured experts including Dr. Dary Dacanay on good practices in curriculum internationalization; Dr. Kim Jiyoon of Seoul, South Korea, who presented via video presentation, on Global Citizenship Education; Dr. Stephenie O. Busbus of Saint Louis University on curriculum frameworks; Dr. Mee Jay Domingo of Mariano Marcos State University on strategies for internationalization; Dr. Ryan Jayson Delos Reyes of Urdaneta City University on integrating global competencies and AI; Dr. Cristeta Dulos of PSU on curriculum mapping; and Dr. Mitchellene Rivo on action planning.
Participants worked on tools such as the Curriculum Internationalization Matrix, Syllabus Analysis Worksheet, and Action Planning Template, which will guide their respective institutions in embedding global perspectives into their programs.
The program concluded with the awarding of certificates and a closing message delivered by Dr. Danilo B. Bose, Chief Education Program Specialist of CHED RO I, who encouraged the participants to transform their learnings into concrete institutional actions.
Participating institutions included Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University–South La Union Campus, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Lyceum-Northwestern University, PSU–Bayambang Campus, Saint Louis College, Mariano Marcos State University, Panpacific University, University of Eastern Pangasinan, and Urdaneta City University.
Through this collaborative effort, CHED ROI and PSU GCED Regional center affirmed their shared commitment to empowering educators, internationalizing teacher education curricula, and shaping globally competent Filipino teachers—educators who are globally attuned yet locally responsive to the needs of an interconnected world.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The CHED Regional Office I supervisors visit the Osias Educational Foundation to validate its BS Criminology program and monitor the implementation of Tuition and Other School Fees (TOSF) increase and assess the institution’s Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives in Balaoan, La Union on October 24, 2025.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖
The CHED Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) conducts a meeting on GFPS Self-Assessment Forms and other GAD concerns at Patio by Balai Norte, San Juan, La Union on October 24, 2025.